Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman. (Wilmington, Del.) 18??-18??, 1862-03-21
From the y. y. Tribune.
THE MONITOR.

The Monitor, after several yexatiOus uriays,
in having her anchor inboard and onr senior
engineer Mr. New ton. h7s receivel an order for
steam ut II A. NJ. The triu "trip oi Tuesday
proved in every way satisfactory, aud all tue
naval service at the Brooklyn station are salts
fed that Capt Eriessons latest effort Will prove
a splendid success.
TnuRsnAY, March q, A. M.-0ur conveys. the
gunboats Sachem and Curriiuck, have left their
anchorage, and arc steaming down the harbor,
and the powerful towboat, Seth Low, has given
us her strongest hawsef, aud now, at the signal
Of Capt. Worden, our wharf lines are cast oil,
the engines are in molten, and huzzah, we are oil
with high hopes and elacd spirits for the scene
of our future irumphs. The morning, winch
was dsagreeable one, with an overcast sky
and leaden atmosphere, now begins 10 show
signs of amendment. The sun dispels tie fog
that lines the wharves, a light breeze springs up
from the westward, and our prospect ls far Tor
pleasant voyage. Farewell for time, Cob
dock, with your grim ranks Of guardian cannon,
and The massive wooden walls Of the old North
Carolina, tender and regrettnl farewell 10 you,
old Empire City, with your brilliant broadway,
and your sensation newspapers; Abraham hath
need Of us, and We go at his call.
As we pass slowly down the river harhor We
are greeted with inquiaitiSe and wondering
glances from the ferry-hoat passengers, and
ufCuSlOnhlly u lhlnt Nhetis niH waving VI hhhAn
from the approaching few who recognize in our
nondeacrpt figure the Ericsson steam battery.
2P. M.-The Steward announces dinner, and NJ
the ward-room ofiicera gather round the table
elaton II visible on every connlenance. 7.
M.-The pilot has safely conducted us through
the gate Of the ocean at Sandy Hook, and is now
with carpet hag in hand, watching the approach
Of the boat which is To take him oil. Pilotboa
/ No. :, TO which lie is attached, hogers in neal
\ distance, and tho conveys are steaming sowl,
ahead on our starhoard quarter and abeam
Tbs f9seaS g p stt st'tFFtprs p rbszie AID dadaa is
from iis apparent failure on our trial trip, ba
/ perfect control of her movements, and Captain
Worden appears well satisfied with his com
mand.
FRIDAY, March Z, A. M.-We are sieaminl
slowly down the coast, making about five knot
I an hour, with the wind blowing freshly from tn,
northwest. The sea is rising quite rapidly, ant
at 10 A. NJ makes n clean sweep over our maiI
deck. On account of improper caulking of tht
engne-room and forward matches the water
penerates to the berth deck and into the fire.
room, rendering the positions Of engineers any
thing but agreeable. II M.-The Monitor is
making, according to sailor dialect, bad weather
The blower-hatches, from defective arrangement
| of pipes, allowed good deal of water to pene-
traie to the engine-room, where, coming III con-
tact with the straps which revolye the blowers
on either side Of the engine snapped them asun
der, and lett the furnaces "'hout uIal'' II
consequence Of TINS, the englne'room sooi
became filled with coal gas from the furnaces
which I'D snort uhie prosU"teu Mt' Ne"tou
the senior engineer. ne was Drought up aue
placed on the ueck OF the turte., where nv re'
mained IN an unconscious conui.lon ior hi'eel
minutes AIR. Sinners, Chief Engineer, who
superintended the construction of the Monitor
for the Government and who was passenge
in her to Fortress Monroe, repaired 10 INT
engine room at this Juncture, where he ionn'
Second Assistant Engineer Campbell anu Ihh
Assistant Hands, with tour hremen, IN n siate
total Inconsistencies on the moor OF the hIe
room. They were Immediately removed TO IN
turret deck, where restoraiiyes were apple
successfully, About = +. NJ. we passed Gap
Charles Lighthouse, masking ABOUT hfe khau .
with steady breeze from the northwest. The sc
has moderated slightly, and the vessel has q
little motion as when running down New for
harbor. At this time Cape Henry light CONT
in view. The atmosphere is remarkably cleai
and every eye is directed with curious intere
to the low line of sandy coast that forms ii
southern border of Chesapeake Bay.
We are approaching our destinauon rapid,
and il we have q continuance oil our presel
weather, three hours from this time VIII hnd
anchored safely in Hampton Roads, L. NJ
| MT 9NNuNpit hNHN -itfssNtf $500,
ports heavy firing in the distance. AT first CAP
Worden attributes the reports TO artillery pra
lice Mt Fort Monroe, but an hour later the ha
of bursting shell is plainly visible. We are ne
7. certain that an engagement is IN progress al
our interest becomes intense, fearing inst y
Rebel steamer Merrinac may be raining per III
hail on the comparatively deienceless sesees
|. anchor in the Roads. But one desire ANNA,
!. our crew, officers and men, ana % plainly V'slu
t. 10 their compressed lips nnl anxious laeeH, ~
that ia to play their part in the lrny' T. NJ
The report of heavy artillery IS becoming mo
and more distinct, and IN range oi 'he bu's'l
shells, in the direction Of Fortress Monroe y
vivid light of burning vessel 10 plainly seen
AP. M.--The Monitor hss dropped her amen
in the Road, short distance aoeam ol
frigate Roanoke, the flagship Of the squadron
Z dis station. A small steamer has Just haul
/. alongside, despatched by the military auihor'l
Z of the Fortress 10 aeqnaint Captain Wordsn "
II tbe particulars Of the afternoons action.
captaln of the steamer was greatly excited, a
! in a hurried aud almost incOherent mani
related the story Of the afternoons disaster.