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from the fleet to serve as our arny's field
artillery. About midday the Hawkins
ZOuaves and TIE 10Th Connecticut regiment
under Gen. Foster, made dashing hayonet
charge on the battery commanded By Young
Wise, wadins through mud and water to
get at the fort and yelling like 50 many Iu-
dians. Meanwhile detour was made at the
right by Gen. Reno, aud on the left by Cen
Foster. This attack from three sides decided
the fate Of the day. The rebels fled from
their entertainments before the array OF cold
steel brought TO bear against them. The
Hawkins Zouaves leaped the front defences
bayonet in hand as the rebels fled. Young
Wise was not wounded here as report has
slid, but received his wounds in endeavOrIng
TO escape from the Island in a boat from
Shallow Bog Bay. The boat was fired on
and he received five wounds. He was made
prisoner and died on Sunday Of his wounds.
After the reduction of the battery on the
centre of the Island, Gems. Reno and Parks
| took force of men and went down to Fort
! Barton,-Col. Hill in command, and took
undisputed possession of it. 1t had been the
principal point of two days bombardment by
our navy. At las P. N. of Saturday the
American flag was displayed from the bat
| terry. Gen. Foster then pursued the rebels
to the north end of the Island where was
also encamped Virginia regiment that had
been towed down in six schooners from the
main land. Early on Sunday morning Gen.
Foster approached and had sn interview
with the rebel Commander, which was fol-
lowed by the surrender OF nearly thu entire
rebel army.
GES. BURSsDEs REroET.
HElDQUAHrERs DErr. OF NonrH CARoLISA,I
ROANOKE ISLAND, Feb. 10. :
To Nh Gs-,. Geo. b. MsClel1r;
GESEHAL-I have the honor to report that a
combined attack upon this Island commenced
on the morning Of the eth by the naval and mill
tary forces Of this expedition Shich has resulted
in the capture Of six forts, forty guns, over 1000
prisoners and upwards Of 5000 small guns. Among
the prisoners are Col Shaw, commander Of the
Island, and o. Jennings Wise, Commander Of the
Wise legion. The latter was mortslly wounded
and has since diei. The whole was finished on
the Afternoon Of the Sth inst, after hard days
fighting, by brilliant charge in the centre Of
the Island and rapid pursuit Of the enemy 10
the north Of the Island resulting in the capture
Of the prisoners.
We have no time 10 count them but the num-
Der il estimated at near 5000. Our men fought
brsvely and have endured most msnfully the hard
ships incident to iishtinS through swamps and
dcnse t1tckets- II y Impossible 10 give tne ue-
tails OF the engagement, or 10 mention meritort-
Gus officers and men in the short time allowed for
writing ;hi, report The naval vessel carrying it
starts Immediately for Hampton Roads, and the
reports of the Brigadier Generals have not yet
been handed IN IL il enough 10 ssy that the OH
eeTs and men Of both arms Of the service have
fought gsllsntly, and the plans agreed upon be-
fore leaving Hatteras, were carried cut. | will
be excused tor saying in reference to the action,
that l owe everything 10 Generals Foster, heno,
and Parker, more iull details will shortly show.
l am sorry TO report a loss Of about IS killed and
about 200 wounded; ten Of them probably NOR
tally. Among the killed Col. Russell Of the
10Th Gem. regiment, ard Col. Victor Demonteil
Of the DeEpineuil Z0uaves; both Of them fought
CALAMITY. I regret exceedingly not being able
to send a full report Of the killed and wounded.
but will send despatch in day or two with full
returns. / beg leave 10 enclose a copy Of the
general order lssued by me on the 9th inst. l am
most happy TO say that have just received a
message from Com. Gold,boroush, stating that the
e1pe iiion Of tn. gunbosts against Elizabeth City
and the rebel fleet, has been entirely successful.
lie will, Of course send his returns to hs depart
meUt.
! have the honor 10 be, General,
Your Obedient servant
A. L. BURNSIDE.
Brigadier General, &c.