The New York herald., 1863-10-15
INSPECTION or THE FOaTIFIcATIONS.
The Return of Gen. Wissafs
Expedition.
FugiliyrS from North Carolina Mill Coming
from Within tac Gepel Lines.
Further Details of the Revolt OF the
North Carolina Troops,
FIR. VIM. II. Stiner's Despatch.
FoKTRRsSs MONROE Oct, &, 1868.

nIr. VIM. III. Stiner's Despatch.
FoKrREsS MONROE, Oct. 8, 1868.
INSPECTION og THE FoRIFIcAnoNs
Every competent and energetic commanding oihccr
deems IL the most important duty 10 acauaih' h'mset
thoroughly with the most minute details of his depart
ent ana 60 ascertain this result he must make personal
inspection OF his lines as often as possible
Then in case Of emergency direct AFFAIRS even
at distance from the threatened point, with as much
precision as if ne present on tho spot. Major
General Foster noticed for trusting only to his
observations for the efficiency OF his command and in
order to carry this appointed yesterday WED
nesday tho 7h nst) day for inspecting the fortaca
front, 10 the vicinity Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
NAVY
has been s-nalzed most prominently in every affair with
the cneny has thus far taken place this depart
mcni establish the cordiale more firmly
between the two branches OF the General Foster
invited Rcar Admira! 5. Philips Lee Commanding the
North Atlantic bioc6ading squadron, TO accompany him
on a tour around our fortified positions.
MISTAKE AND DELAY
The Generals invitation 60 the Admiral somehow
sapprenendcd and tho hour appointed for starting from
being O'Clock General Foster staff
waiting the wharf at eight O'Clock A. M. to recev
and escort bin to headquarters prior TO taking the boat
for Norfolk Finding that the Admiral did not
at nine, aud at O'clock
gers desnatched TO the flagship Minnesota,
at Nowport's News, and finally word brought
back that the flag officer had mistaken the day; and
offering apology he word that he would at
follow; and enough, close the wake OF the boat
carrying General Fosters messenger, Captain Z. J,
Foam, Of the Transportation Department. the steamer
Mount Washington, Admiral Lee followed, and about
twelve O'Clock, the Admiral received by General
Foster On the wharf.
90 10 HEADorARrERs
the next order Issued and, having pro-
vided Cor the Admiral and staff, the dgnares rode to
the fort smart cantor. On entering the fortress the
guard was drawn up in line and presented arms
while the drums beat the customary rulle. Riding
across the parade ground, light battery Of are
tllery bciched forth salute OF thirteen guns
the directic OF Lieutenant Colonel L. " H. Howard. OF
the Third Pennsylvania artillery temporarily commanding
the On General Foster's headqua the
Admiral RECALLED himself with glass Of choice wine and
everything being in readiness, the part mounted
their horses and rode to the wharf, where the fine
new steamer Ccnqucror lying to take the General
ard company to Norfolk.
on
Having received Kind invitation from the Genera! TO
accompany HIM your correspondent formed OF the
party and while board the boz took survey or the
company present THIS consisted Of Major Gen. John g.
Foster, Brig. Gen Edward L. Potter Chief OF saG; Lieut.
Col Jas Strong lrspcctor General: Major Edward N.
strong, all dc.camp Major J. L. tackpoie. Judge Advo-
cate and Provost Judge; Captain G. f. Gouraud Inspector
of Cayary ard Lieutenant Fred. T.. Kent aid dc.caup.
Rear Admiral s. 7. Lee accompanied by Captain
n. Il. Harrison, commanding steam irlatc Minnesota,
and Cart,u Pierce Crosby, Fleet Captai-.
During the voyage from Fortress Mour"e the party
rcgaed with ldncn hoard of the Conqucrnr, and
arrived Norfolk refreshed for the impending lengthy
ride.
crR .EcElT1oy AT yotloLK
nlmns; ova,h i,rigaief Gcacral James Barnes,
til" Military GoYernor, surrocnde by tho following
gentlemen OF bis stan, all in iuii uutorm:-Captan
George H. lohDsnu. Asss,ait Ad;,.iant General;
Tar,ir Tamb.n, Assistant Inspector General; CAPTAIN
Iancs N Gouid, Assistant Commissary OF Muster;
Ca'tnu II. l.. Goodwin, reaot Quartcrmaster: Captain
&c r;e 5. Dodge, lc District iarteimas,er; CAPTAIN
Waller W. queen. conn ni'ns United States euuboa,
Florida (hcrg cpaired tie Cosport Navy Yard) and
irabel Hundred and Forty eighth regi-
meat New York youaiccrs. acting al. dc c1mp--re.
cc cl The dtin nshrd visitors The Seventh b.,tery
oar manGed 10y Captain Peter G. Hegaa nrcd saiue as
%hc inrty redc % the d"cS.
1usRiE saEouCu soRsoLK.
80 larle catacade o distiPguisled officers and bril-
liant s'a gayly Caparsoicd ncry horses,
l. rare sIsht in the cse 81 Gets or Nortois aud the
appearance 4 Gcpcra Foster and suite awakened the
lNerst sensation. Eyory body wantcl ssl of General
r. SIC. ,it Aiu,,rl ee ana as TIC new Military Cover
yesterday hc also came " for good share OF laudaton
lay up MAN street wharo crossed bridge over the
Elizabeth Acr an extremely dusty ride OF proba-
NY twp miles W. arrived at new Iortiacation, being
hnlt aud neaeiy finished by Lieutenant Francis I.
Ftrgnhrr rhc Engineer o General Fosters staff named
Fri Omrkc. ~ honor Of gallant young engineer officer
sicd Gettysburg IN the absence OF Lieutenant Far
Pnllar eafl'lJ h' LYONS eh'Aeer o. otler iortihca
escorted ANA explained TO us the different positions
angles other r"nts Of interest. This fort Is very
strong irenchmen ana VIII prove serious obsticc 10
hardy enough 10 think OF attacking u. Re
rom tnis proceeded inspect another and
somcw larcr FORT also charge OF captain Lyons.
pusfv WuE.
Again we raopcd through the streets OF Norfolk, and
took the orryhnlt tor Portsmouth The streets Of tho
last named cy being paved. had comparatively little
dust to encounter but shortly LETT the cobbe
81 mes bclid us, and tbon came the tug OF war Rain
hns bNcu stranger in these parts for time past,
aud the resnl that clouds OF dust cnveopcd us and
had ung party OF Spears cavalry encountered ~
then they would certainly have thought party OF
" eraybacks" were approaching.
cur Grat haltirg place was the camp OF
REGiNESr sTA1Es coioRED rRoops.
who cncamped IN lovely locality aud from the ap
pciranrc ot thin s they seem not only be very
fotlhy ocacd but also under very good discipline
Guard duty they wei instructed In. large number
OF tho CO rc, troops are out working on tho ntrench
mcns, ans by means very slow IN pilfng up the
dirt
Grrry's RIGHT
our nc.t dcstnatnu Here we came 20 very OK
ce'cnt oftlcltion, garriscned by baitnlon of the
Thirteenth New York artillery, in command Of Major
oliver Mctnurc. General Foster Admiral Lee Generals
barnes and rottcr dismouncd aud partook Of the good
c before thcm by Major wcttnore, in the shape OF
and General Harlan being Norfolk a court martial
Captain iazard stevens, Assistant Adjutant General
made M ap carncn, and Informed General Foster that
Colonel -,ccrs iemporsry commanding, would be there
tn cw minutes. Colonel s. arrived shortly and next
visit gaq 10
ronr rnpNAs
very extensive arh formidable fertilization, command
cd hy Capinin t. Ice, Ninety ninth New York Volun-
tcrs woll known tho commander OF the army gun
boats West End, smith Rrggs and Flora Temple AZ this
place very gccurae tnrrct practice was had from
gius m,kc aud calibre TO the satisfaction OF
AL who Witnessed tho Captain Fred. folIct, OF
battery ". fourth tned states artillery and thef oil
htlcry, ioicn us here, and rode with US 70 inspecs
uticr imlS. The next furtihcatiOn visited
toNr tIiIiNCnAsI.
vh,h in command OF Lieutenant Colonel Stovcr,
of tnc fhi t"cuti Ncy hampshire Volunteers.
Nrofc chmg TIC fntt rode through the camps Of
fcr'nnt~. and ealutcd n salvo OF thir-
teen guns by tunts tier, a.. Fourth United states
arteryD. shs ri Nas niso greatly admired. bsing.
structed wh con itcrat.e skin, aud s very str ng.
More officers pIucd thc already ar.c curtcye aud the
route again taken ap. leading us "a
ArfRi . 1sit.s,