Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-30
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

Tho stearner ArOgo from Hilton hoad the
oath has arrived, Gen. Brannan and staff
are passengers.
The iron-clad steamer Montuck and several
other vessels left Hilton Head on the 24,h,
Maj. Gen. Hunter had arrived out, and taken
command Of the Department.
The rebel ram Atlantic lies in full view Of
our blockading fleet, in Ossiban Sand.
The gunboat w later Witch was at Port
Royal repairing damages caused by the gale.
The Post Gays in relation to the expedi-
ton from NeWbern, gunboats and transports
to the number of 20 or more, have up to Sat
urday left Newborn and Hatteras for their
Southern destination We have information
however that no troops we're on board any of
these vessels, but the federal force which is
quite large was left in Newbern ready to
march at short notice.
The destination of the expedition was well
understood among the nautical men, and il
the accounts we have received are correct,
one Of the most important events of the war
will doubtless occur. An ombarkation of the
troops will unquestionably be made. Mean
while the rebels are threatening to attack
Newbern, when the federal forces whose
movements they appear to understand, shall
take their departure. Adequate precaution
will be taken against surprise and two or
three small gnnboats left to guard the town.
The health of our troops was good, the
percentage of deaths was never smaller, and
the active Operations now in progress will
be conducted under the best auspices.
NEwDERN, Jan. 30.
via FoRrREss MONROE, 20. I
Capt Ashcroft of the Sd N. Y. artillery.
stationed at Fort Hatterass, has received
~ az a.. -
of artillery from citizens there. and with ex-
celent prospects Of success.
Gen. Foster is desiious of the organization
of loyal native North Carolina regiments of
artillery and cavalry.
From Southern papers received here it APP
pears that great Consideration and excitement
has been occasoned in the interior by the re-
ported concentration of troops in this Depart.
ment.
1t has been ascertained that $4,000 rebel
troops have been sent to North Carolina from
the Rappahannock, and another force has been
Withdrawn from thence for the Southwest
The rebels believe that the Army Of the
Potomac is completely demoralized and on
the eve of mutiny, and hence their withdraw
al Of troops to these points.
Acting Master Partridge, the officer sent
says the cannonsde lasted about 90 minutes,
when he heard the sound of musketry. BY
dint Of hard pulling, he came again in sight
Of the vessels and found them stopped, with
the Alabama along side and the Hatteras
blowing off steam, and heard cheering from
the Alabama, proving that the Hatteras had
been captured by boarding. Deeming il best
not to be taken prisoner, he pulled back in
the direction of our squadron, and was pick
ed up, as before stated.
A letter from Hatteras Inlet of the 23d,
says that Gen. Negley and his feet were at
anchor riding out heavy storm.
Newspapers from the interior indicate that
the rebels are greatly exercised about the
concentration Of military and naval forces in
this department and are much mystiftd as to
its objects.
Refugees who have recently arrived state
that Notwithstanding their plucky demonstra-
tions, the rebels are nearly disheartened. and
frequently confessing their inability to hold
out much longer without foreign intervention.
Governor Stanley will soon leave the De-
partment. His mission here is a complete
failure, and his course has made the offse so
odious to the army aud navy aud Unionisis
that no enc could nccsptably hold it hereafter.
Gen. Foster says military governor is no
longer military necessity in his department.