The New York herald., 1862-12-05


tho Conferate agents.
This fight shows the rebels have serious foe 10
contend with in the Indians Of the Southwest than that
encountered by in Minnesota.
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
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Rebel Defences at Petersburg and De-
tween that City and Rich mond-Ob-
struotions fn Chariston Harbor, &c.
FosrREss MoNRos, Dec. 3, 1862.
We learn from those who have had opportunity OF
seeing for themselves that Petersburg arc along tho
between there and Richmond is being fortified by
digging rife pits and throwing UP strong earthworks
Large forces at work upon them day and night.
We also learn, from reliable source that the channe
through the stone blockade at Charleston s temporarily
obstructed the OF railroad that the rebels
can readily remove it for their use.
The steamboat City OF Hudson took fre this morning.
soon after from Norfolk extngushed
with slight damage
The steamboat New York, with flag OF truce left this
afternoon for City Point, with 100 rebel prisoners
storm commenced here this morning.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FORTRESS M0NRon, Dec. 2, 1862.
Arrival Of Gen. Foster from Ne,0bey,s-Hisn of Gen.
Dir to Yo,aaoon-TAe Notifications 7here-Gsn. Keyes
StaG, dc.
Major General Foster commanding the Union forces In
the Department Of North Carolina here
hour last night from Newborn In the little steamer
Emiy, and left agnn this morning al eight o'clock Tho
nature Of his visit s, matter OF course, mystery.
Cen Foster has toen in teegraphc communication with
the department Washington most OF tho short period
or stay and spent tho night pleasantly with Chief
Quartermaster Lieut.. COL c. w. Thomas.
The long expected and put on trip TO 70 Yorktown BY
VN.-
Al nine O'Clock A. NJ the Major General accompanied
by the following staR-Lieut Colonel W. H. Ludlow, In
spector Generai Lieut.. Colonel G. W. Thomas. Chief
Qartsrmaster Major Chas Temple Dix. A. d. c. Captains
g. Won Eckstedt and Thomas Lord Jr, Aide do Camp
embarked the fine steamer CITY Of Hrdson, Captain
George w. Livingston and arrived at Yorktown q little
after eleven O'Clock. On the arrival or General Dix,
Major General Erasmus ID. Keyes, surrounded by his
brilliant staff, awaited his coming aud, landing the two
generals proceeded 70 the parade ground where
the command OF Major General Keys drawn up In
limo ready fer review, and commanded By Brigader
General Negley The two major generals and sta rodo
before the troops after having made the round
up position tho centre. when the corps marched BY
In review. The weather being somewhat unpropiiious,a
slight rain storm having set In the parade dsn ssed,
az General Did proceeded 70 inspect tho ortncations
II Is almost mposs TO imagine the immense amount
or labor spent by Major Keyes perfccting
immense forts commanding, they do every OF
approach on tho peninsula Toll or the gigantic
kud, and engineering skill without limit, has beon be-
slowed upon these breastwofks and the only thing
quired by Major General Keyes and his valiant aud
well tried corps attack Of the enemy, TO try the
efficacy Of tho stronghold and the metle OF the anxious
troops.
II IS safe to assert that force however numerous,
could possibly gain oohoid at yorktown, and so 900
rebels could hurled back with terrible LOGS wcW they
foolhardy enough TO attempt an attack Tho &tilery
practice ms exempned by Colonel West, oil the FIRST
Pennsylvania artillery ther OF Arcy to Gen. Keycs
rs, with mortars and heavy Parrott guns,
and skf,h, and ccitcd great encomiums from Gen
Dix aud all tho spectators.
After inspecting forts and The firing OF the artillery
at targets, MAJOR General Dix and stan also General
keyes and stat. sat down TO n sumptuous dinner
prepared by General Reyes 10 his guests Lieutenant
colonel c. G. Suyenm, Assistant Adjuant General OF the
Fourth army corps, contributed not little TO the
fort Of his guests while Major General Keyes gracefully
done the honors OF the rcpas Brgadcr Gcucra Negey
also especially invited to tho dinner and occupied
seat at tho side of Major General Dix.
The entire arrangements attending upon tho visit Of
Cen Xix TO the peninsula marked with eat ccas,
and the Commanding General expressed himself highly
pleased with the administration OF MAJOR General Keycs
Owing the Dix unable TO visit Gloucester
Point, but VIII do so IN very few days, when ne win
Shortly after three O'Clock Gen. Dix and saG roem.
barked board OF the city Of Hudson and arrived at
Fortress Monroe about half past aye O'Clock Capt Liv.
ngston commanding the City Of Hudson, and Capt. John
Ackcr formerly joint proprietor o the 81 Nicholas Hotel
Major Gen Dix aud stat comfortable on board ths
boat The City Of Hudson is favorte, and the best ap
pointed and fitted up craft In Hampton Roads.
The following named gentlemen comprise the stan OF
Major General Erasmus ID. Keyes ell Of whom have
and and en- cscisns % soIdersicuteusnt Colonel G. C. sSy.
dam Assistant Adjutant General; Major b. c. Cbetwosd
Senior Captain Oswald py,n wa esson Aaes ss
Pennsylvania cavalry, Aid Camp; First Lieutenant
L. Howard, rwsniy-.hrd Pennsylvania Volunteers,
Acting Aid.de.Camp; Colonel r. NJ. West First Psnn-
syivania artillery, Chief OF Artillery and Ordnance; DR.
z. H. Getty, United States Army, Medical Director;
Lieutenant II W. Bensen, Signal Onlcer.
FORTRESS Mossox, Dec. ., 1862
Rswn Of ne Steamer Adeaids--Tae Flag Of Truce Boa'
Nao York-Anotter Trip-Departure of ne British
War Vessels, dc.
Tho steamer Adelaide one Of tho ravorite bay steamers
Of the Baltimore line, made her FIRST appearance this
morning after having been undergoing repairs for about
two months. She is commanded by Captain James Can
non an old and avorte commander Of this line and Mr.
Charles Kiassen the polite and gentemanly clerk also
attached n and has charge Of the financial depart
meat Mr. KIasssn great favorite with the travelling
community between this point and Baltimore, and his
endeavors make all the comfortable richly
earn Cor him the good equation he enjoys.
To morrow the steamer New York. IN charge OF Capt.
John r. Milford will leave for City Point. 70 take up
number Of released rebel prsones Among sns
inond who came from there about ten OF twelve days
ago TO confer with Mons. Merceir a. Washington.
The British rvette Cadmus, Captain Ross, aud the
sloopof war Petrel Captain Watson stationed In Hamp
lon Roads months past took their departure to-
day for cruise to Charleston. o. Tbs commanders of
the two English ships alleged that they wanted TO be
present a the bomsardmcnt that city which they
will take place IN very short time.
Tho steamer Mystic, Capt. II. N. I. Arnold u 8. M
now occupies position OF blockade ship In the stes OF
the wyandot All vessels having the permission OF Aajor
General Dix may enter depart from the aarbor
on exhibiting their passes the boarding ocetA Of the
guardship.
Movements OF the Governor ELECT.
Albany, Dec. 4, 1862
ur Sasnnonr arrived in town to-day. He will remain