New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-28

ABOVE huu peioW DuuOk
Refugees report that the recent attack on Suffolk
was in the character Of grand foraging expedition
There Is the best understanding between our land
and naval forces in that direction.
A Sailor Adventure-Capture OF Chucka-
tuck-Heconnoissance by Gen. Cercoran
List of Casualties.
From Our Special Correspondent
SUFFOLK, April 25, 1863.
We are eli in the bes. Of humor concerning regu-
larbuil sailor adventure that occurred day before
yesterday. A detachment Of jolly tars from the
Commodore Barney, to the number Of rs, under
Lieut.. Cushing landed on the left bank Of the Nam
semond, with little howitzer, and mue.cart load
Of ammunition, and proceeded toward the village Of
Cbuckatuck, q short distance from the river. As
they approached the place they foundi in possession
Of squad Of Rebel cavalry, that seemed to be the
rear guard Of retreaiing force. Firing Immediately
commenced, whereat the mule attached to the am
munition cart became greatly "demoralized," as
the Rebels call being afraid, and be broke and run
for the Rebels Seeing that they were in great
danger Of losing all their ammunition. our pau
teal allies regardless Of Rebel shots, went on the
double. quick after their supplies meanwhile pepper.
ing away at the enemy. This movement was new
one TO the enemy, and In short tiHn nothing could
be but the tails Of their horses. The srs caught
their refractory snirsuie and found Rebel Captain
and three soldiers killed, and captured three horses
and last but not least, the town" OF Chucka-
tuck. The end Of the adventure corresponded with
the beginning. One Of the sailors attempted 10 ride
one Of tie captured horses home, and the animal,
OF used TO marine methods Of steering, ran away
with bis rider, who shouted "Avastv "Belay u
Ill -. ha rnnlN htrL n in IN Nrf
liking bis position, be drew his revolver and
pluuked ball through the bead Of bis horse, and
literally brought him 70. Everybody Is amused at
the characteristic adventure.
Yesterday a Reconnaissance commanded by Col
Bnhler of the l65th Pennsylvania, was had on our
'front.' force well calculated 10 reconnoter the
enemy, consisting OF infantry, cavalry, and four
pieces Of the lst Delaware Battery, took the Somer
ton road and at the same time q much larger eK-
petition, under command Of Col. Foster, went VI
ON the Edenton road.
On the somsrtou front our forces engaged the
enemy's s,tentioi Of the smartest Of shelling
operations from tie st Delaware splendid corps
that must have damaged the enemy immensely.
while our infantry worked their way up 70 the posi-
ton assigned them, and skirmished briSkly with the
enemy in his pits. Our oss here was slight
two killed, and seven or eight wounded.
At the same time, a large force under Gen. Cor.
ooran moved out on the Edenton Road, eDeoul ler-
ing the enemy in biz rihepts, about mile out, and,
calamity charging him NJ the point Of the bsyo 4,
drove him mile or more back on his batteIIes
some ten or twelve rifled peces-in chosen posi-
tiou from which be delivered u severe and accurate
fire. Couside ring the galautry Of the advance, and
the advantage Of the enemys position, our loss was
very light. The wonder IL, that II was not far
otesi.r learn that all, officers aud men, conducted
Them selves with the stS.test bravery'he Infantry
charge having been full VI vigor and dash lie
,nemy's Io,s /. unknown, but IL must have beeu
considerable. We brought In seven prisoners. The
information concerning the ensmy's position and in
tantons gained by this movement will, doubt not,
more than pay for the Toes We experienced. de Is
undoubtedly very strongly posted not far out, with
opportunities 10 communicate between ms various
uositious, and, / must think, intends TO entice Us
into trups SO, with his usual craft; but hope be
will not be gratIfed. We can endure Inactivity
hers better than be can there for We lose nothing
by holding on, while every hours delay with him is
exhaustive and ruinous. Let the attack proceed
from MIN, and we will illustrate an encouraging
page in the history of the war. SO far, since the
commencement Of our tiege every advantage has
been with US, and everything looks encouraging and
promising for US.
Our Losses 10 these two engagements were;
LIST OF CASUALTIES.
A.. w,,, ,s,,b p, Robt Scott 10th Conn.
T. H. Brsei I6eth ~ Y. Sam coweI, D. SD " .. Ar.
John M.rsy D. All Us Art s.I hndIsr A. In Conn.
Benz Anderson DtU.s All, Erred p'Os'N L. Avn '0AN-
O. L. H.'.OD, 10th Conn. Thigh .nRal.'i0H' 'sH'u.
Cbas. Morgan, 18th Conn. lef seroah
Geo. BrooIman, 10 Gem, temple. 'sh'aH
Michael saloss. le4th y 'isht
Col ci.I,nss Buell., ie9th n. Y. two fingers
Corp. C. n Hoys.. lesh n y, no. .s it ,n.
Authony Klsbs l65th Pa, sngsr and thumb. not eneu
Reuben Flohr l66th Pa, 1rn he'h.
E%'ps.l w. s'Rs s, IGN =. s .sio Sas mortal
Levi Rswiou.er, 10th Pa, Jaw
Corp. Henry sShsaer lss.a r .,S hand
Nall Yah ps INF
Michael Fssn. i65th n. Y, hand
Major AloBrs Alden. lt9th N. Y, sight
Beside the foregoing, the following nave pceh
wounded since my last;
Cspt j. =. Waite. ssta N. Y. slight confusion.
Henry Knoop. s9,h N Y, 'h,ht confusion.
Henry Munson sg,h n. T., slight
Dr. Jsme. Wil,Ou. a9th N. Y. severe confusion.
John o,GysI san y; " severe, ..vs1s r foo,.
T,diu. Dramm i5sih n. Y, abdomen.
John Lewis, l55,h n. T.. left hand.
Dsni.l sc.niin gunbosi. two toe. smputsted.
Surgeon James Wilson ssth ~ r. sOnshOt wound, severe
John Grover Co. B. sshN. Y, Iun,hO, wound In arm
sers WIN. NJ Helms, Co. b. Goth N. Y, gun'hot wound
Lieut. John A. Ha,h. Co. A. leoth N Y, sun,hO. wound
joshua a Stair Co. A. iGe,h Pa. sun'hOs wound night
Inthosg cr.at1er. Co. A, lG6th Pa. right arm.
Levi Rsuhsu,s Co O. l6csh Pa. - lace. fracture lower
Jaw. . ,ss., n ILL., .-,
Horace Walden, Go. ID, 9th Mass, gunshOt wound night
thigh. - ,,.,,
Lieut. ~ Downs Co. q, 18Th Conn, confused arm, shell
IA. sohr.rtz Co ID, 18th Conn, confused leg.
Elijah W iIiams Go. ii, 18th Conn, aide, nusket ball
sss o. johnson, Co. b. 10Th Conn., third hDser lett hand
.mputated. 49,, -
Corp Jere Flowers Co. C, 10th Conn. fracture 'cspuls
lunshOt wound -,
ID " DunBips Co. C, 10th Conn.,, slight confusion, lef
forearm.
ii. c. Williams, Co. C, 18th Conn, forehead.
Henne,sy Co. L. 10th Conn.,, guushot wound leh ieot.
Since the above was written, learn that most
careful exploration OF the Dismal Swamp reveals not
the aightest indication OF the presence OF the enemy
There arc no provisions being transported across
DrummOnd Lake, nor any roads being built, nor has
the presence VI u scout been discovered.