The New York herald., 1862-03-20
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ordered up the main country road to attack the
enemys left; General Reno up tho railroad to attack
their right and General Parks to follow General Foster
and attack the enemy in front, with instructions 10 sup
port either or both brigades.
must defer for want Of time detailed account Of the
action It Is enough to that aftor engagement Of
four hours succeeded in carrying continuous line Of
field works OF a mile in length. protected the
river bank by battery Of thirteen heavy guns and
the opposite bank line Of redoubs Of half mile
IN length rfemen and field pieces, in the midst Of
swamps and dense forests, which line Of works was
defended by eight regiments Of infantry I'VE hundred
cavalry and three batteries OF field artillery Of six guns
each The position finally carried by gallant
charge Of men, which enabled gain the rear Of
all the batteries between this point and Newbern which
done by rapid advance Of tho entire force up the
main road and the railroad, the naval feet meantime
pushing it's way up the river throwing their shots into
the forts and in front Of us.
The enemy after rercatine In great confusion throw
ing away blankets, knapsaeks, arms, &C., the
railroad bridge and country road burned the former and
destroyed the draw Of the latter thus preventing further
pursuit and causing detention in occupying the town by
military f,rce but the naval force had arrived the
wharvcs and commanded II by their guns. ad-
vanced General Fosters brigade to take Of the
town by means Of the naval vessels which Commodore
Rowan had kindly volunteered for the purpose. The
city set fire by the retreating rebels in many
places but owing the exerons OF the officers,
the remaining citizens induced to aid In extinguish
ing the naines that but little harm has been done.
Many Of the citizens returning aud now in
qaist possession Of tho city. We hare oapswsd ne pi~t
~ press, and shall al issss daily dee BY this vc'
tory oosb;xsd force haw oaed eight batse,es con-
ty of sir guns eucA making in all siryo~ guns; too
ssam5oas aunber Of sailig vessels, soagons, horses
large quantity of ommu~iisn, commisary and quarter
masters stores, orass e entire camp eqppaee Of the rebel
troops large quantity of rosin, turpe,aine, ceon, &c.,
and over hsnfred prisoners.
Our loss thus far ascertnincd. will to ninety
one killed and four hundred and sxty-sx wounded
many Of them mortally Among these are some Of our
most gallant ofcors and Tho rebel loss ia severe
but not SO great own they being eectually cover.
ed by their Gorks.
Too much praise bs awarded 10 the officers and
men thar untring sxertion and uncoasng patience
in accomplishing this work. The eccting of tho landing
and the approach to within mile and half Of tho
enemys works the 18th consider great victory
as the engagement of the 14th.
Owing 70 the difficult nature OF the landing our mon
were forced wade ashore waist Deep march through
marshy ground, in . rain storm, for tho night,
engage the enemy at daylight in the morning, fight
ing them for four hours. amid a dense fog, that
prevented them from seeing the position Of the
enemy, and finally advancing rapidly over bad
roads urcn the city In the midst Of al, this not
complaint was heard: the men were only eager TO
compsh their work. Every brigade, and in fact every
regiment and can almost say every officer aud Of
the force landed was in the engagement.
The mon all in good sprits and under the crcum.
stances, are in good health.
Ibeg to say to the General commanding that have
under my command division that bs relied upon in
any emergency.
more detailed report will be forwarded soon a.
receive the brigade returns. The Brigadier Generals
having been the midst Of their regiments whilst under
nrc, viii be able TO give minute accounts beg to
say 10 ae General commanding TIE army that have
dearored 10 carry osI the uy minute istrrscsioas oen
me by Ains before ledring annapolis and fhas far een
haze been singuldrly coiacide scih his anticipdons
onv hope that may future be able TO carry ost in
deasl The remaining plans Of the campaign. The only
thing have 70 regret tho delay caused by the eo-
ments.
desire again testimony TO the gallantry Of
naval feet. and TO express my thanks to<Commander
Rowan and the officers under him. for their hearty and
cheerful cooperation In this movement. Their assist
was timely and OF great service IN the accomplish
ment Of our undertaking.
Iomitsd 70 mention that there was large arrival OF
roinforcemeus Of the enemy in Newborn during tho en-
.agement, which retreatcd with the remainder Of the
army by the cars and the country roads.
Ihave the honor General TO be your oediont servant,
A. f. BURNSIDE,
Briradier General Commanding Department Of North
Carolina.
ps-I enclose the names Of killed and wounded as far
an received Published in the HERALD Of the 10th inst
ED HERALD The Third brigade being 30 far distant, Il
is impossible 10 communicate with IL in time for this
mail.
REPORT OF COMMANDER ROWAN.
UNITED STATES SrEAnrR PmLADurnlA, 4
Orr NEwHmN, N c., March 10, 1852. !
tn r1se oo,cor L. NJ GoLpsBoRoueH, Commanding North