The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25
THE GALE At FORTRESS MONROE.
Oar Fortress Monroe CoFrssponAenee.
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Oar Fortress Monroe CorrsspenAenee.
FoHrRSss MONROE, Feb. ~, 1858
TAe Storm at the Feras-TAe SnoD-TAs Wind Perfect
Huyrieans-Heary Losses al Sea--sAipUseks-Detaa
Of ~ Damdsss-Danoeyous Position Of Captain Foster
and His Creo- Vesssls AsAors, dc.
Washingtons Birthday ushcred In this year by the
most terrific storm that has prevailed in this latitude for
many years, and win long be remembered by hundreds
OF people the destruction caused life aud property.
Yesterday the weather lovely could be wished,
tho shone brilliantly and tho bay was calm as
mirror. Towards evening, however, tho Wind veersd
from the west TO eastward, and about eight O'Clock
slight storm set in. At ten O'Clock II commenced 20
blow considerable and shortly after the wind increased in
violence and became . perfect hurricane number Of
vessels lay In tho ong at anchor having to after
dark, according to the rules Of the blockade.
These vessels came for q share Of tho terrific gale.
and only those crafts having tine strongest ground tackle
were kept from Bleaching while those not being fortunate
strong anchors ran on shore and grounded
As soon as the known that several vessels
beached the horseshoe between Fortress Monroe
Back lighthouse, the greatest excitement pre-
vailed here. In the darkness assistance could be rem
dered unfortunate shpw recked and the rs
dawn OF daylight was most anxiously looked for. The
vessel ashore 10 the fort the schooner j. r.
Cunningham, Captain W. III. Wyatt from New York Feb
ruary 20, laden withshay for Washington THIS vessel
the Roads for harbor and came TO an anchor,
where vessels compelled TO wait before reporting TO
the blockade ship The Cunningham now lies high and
dry tho beach and VIII probably be got or or at least
portion OF her cargo saved
me schooner Rmehno Chester Captain Foster, from
Unionvilc ~ D. laden with COAL consigned 10 the North
Atlantic Blockadng Squadron Ia this harbor ran ashore
three quarters Of mile below tho fort aud was swamped
within one hundred feet from shore. The vessel and
total loss. The captain and crew, altogether
six finding the vessel lost took refuge In the rigging
The small boats Of the schooner stove IN thus cut
ting OF all communication with the shore, and swimming.
sunken vessels spars as entirely out OF the question
Captain H. ~ r. Arnold commanding the blockad
| ing steamer Mystic despatched a boats crew,
the lneboat, 10 the rescue OF Captain Foster and
i men ia soon as daylight appeared aud Captain
Mlwards liabor also sent 70 the scene o dis
asier with OF their boats which unfortunately was
not o boat. The arbor crew IN charge Of Sergeant
James linaan brought down by tug. towing their
yawl The Mystic boys and The Harbor crew now Wed
| with each other who should DO hrst N reaching the
wreck and the navy boat although taking OF three men
completely hlled with water. Being heboat, how.
| ever she rghted Bnt the Harbor Masters yawl
had W be kept head I. 10 avoid being swanpcd.
ny skilul mauGuvering on tho part OF her hcmsman,
Sergeant Lnahan the three remaining men Of the Emo
ne Chester got OF safely without getting pint Of
| water In the boat
by this time a large crowd Of people gathered tho
beach. among whom were MAJOR General John A DIX,
colonel G. W. thomas chief Quartermaser MAJOR Charles
Temple Dix Captains Lore and Won fcksteat q the Gene
rails staff James Mward, Jr. Capiain Of the post snd
Harbor Master. Captain James ~ Hunt, Master q
TRANSPORTATION and hupdreis Of officers aud civiane
The feat u rcscnng the sailors from the above men
toned wreck was III extremely dangerous and
undertaking and elected greatest praise Of All who
messed IT, The running very high and only by tho
greatest eSerof small boat could live. II - matter
Of wodertnebt that has not provided
this station with surf boats IN the event 81 The wreck Of
vessels the Navy Department, instead u blockndns
one of forts, would attend 10 this subject. IT
would besto~ credit on their acts than by It's pro-
sent ,mbsciie course
York. February 20 laden with hay deck and oats Ia
the hold consigned from Captain sbiey 10
Raus Ingalls,. Alexandria, put IN here for harbor aud
when within mile and "a hall from Back light
house ashore, having icued her anchor She Hos
however, ~ An easy pos't"n, ano WIN we gov on oa'
her cargo, especially tho deck Load wiz be seriously
damaged.
The schooner u. ". Harrington, Captain Predmo re
from New York to Alexandria with hay from H. y. Nor
gan, s shore She wall he igbtenci and got on
Captain Milward rode 70 Back river Light house, AM
found there schooner whoec ha could MT learn
throwing overheard dcckioad of hay; but the
will be saved.
Later In the afternoon the sehooncr Jonas Sparks from
Now York Ladcped with hay, apples, No. Tor Alsxan
dra reported on shore al Hampton bar and having
four hold she had also lost her rud
der Her cargo somew hat damaged but the vessel vi
| be saved.
The schooner Elliott also reported ashore but Is
The schooner Success while heating up the Roads wa,
run into ana lost her head gear and mannast beside.
The following other schooncrs are ashore al Old Point
and Hampton beach, and between sndS3sck river
,he schooner Ovooo, with hay. from New York, for
The schooner =. nghsu, with hay, from New
| York for Washington
The schooner fmeline Chester Captain Foster from
| Unonville, N. j.. with coal sunk on Old Point
The schooner Fanny Baker ~nh coal. from PhiIsdel-
| phia for Washington bst foremast and msinstsy.
Several other vessels have put into Hampton Roads Va
| distress.
The schooner vansne u aground on Hampton bar
Thus Tar have learned the snire loss ~ life and
vessels but from the severity 81 tho gale "a ey dent
that many fellow has lot the number Of his
The steamer Georgians from Baltimore. has not made
her appearance up 10 this hour (oght r. - although
she lett Baltimore Saturday night
MsspAr, Feb. 23-3P.
The gale has sbated and the atmosphere cold and
chilly. The mail boat Adelaide arrived early TINS
| ing, having LETT Baltimore last night.
The Georglanna came O'Clock, having been
forty four hours her trip HAVING had special
respondent u tho HrRarD her leave for him give
q description d his journey.
MAJOR General Dix has had another elcient well
known ofhccr added 10 his stan, In the person ~
Lieutenant Colonel Louis H. Peouxe Assistant Adjusst
General lately attached ~ MAJOR GepsrAI Banks san
but tbs recorder ~ the ttx John Porter
tsl Colonel Pclouze TO be attached 10 tho Adussnt
Generals Dcpartment but does not dissce the ccleDs
gcpetnany Adjutant General, Colonel u. r. van
rem fhe following order has boon issued by MAJOR
General Dir, and promulgated In the department
~.
HEADQUARTERS, DsyAHrsssr ~ yinsIsA
ssvssrs AsBv Cosvs
FOsr Moxsor, Va. Fsb. ~. Irxa y
Lieutenant Colonel Louis Psioase, Assistant AdJutant
GENERAL seventh corps having reported pursuant 70
orders from the War Depsrmsnt. u assigned duty
N. se hesdqusrtsts.
nv command ~ Major otprral Dir
u. Vas BuM,s. A.sislss, "A Julapt General