New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-21
THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
On the Observation-Disclosures the sAess
BaiteFies--AdmiFui Pssser's Opdef--
Thanks - Lieaa Cushiny Ier the Dee.
syuctiou Of the Aibemovic.
FROM Our Special Correspondent
OK BOARD u. 8. STEAMER OsCEoLA,
or INV INLET n C.. " ~. IA 1864

OFF NEW INLET ". u, " ". H. let3.
As several of the vessels of the Bar Blockade
have been disabled the Osccola has been detained OF
this point TO aid in q proper blockade The brishs
moonlight nights prove the best obstacle 70 bheks1e'
running but un hour O, Two Of darkness, particularly
after sunset is worth everything to the persons who
FOR love Of Iucre than Southern principles nave
been aiding and abetng the treason which has poug
death and desolotion TO our land. .-
Friday night, the Osceola, in company with thS
Pawtuxet, steamed up the toward Masonborcugh
Inet standing in six and half fathoms of wafer The
shore in plain sight and the black hunks Of wrecfs
along the shore told Of sturdy cbases and daring a.
tempts at escape By Bleaching their vessels, hoping u
be covered by the fire ofthe shore batteries. & :
A bright beautiful night with a still the OscecA
steamed along quietly, watching the shore for any
BIZ cksderuner Nothing Occurred to mar the quiet %
tie peaceful night end TT Daylight we Te'raced eIs
course to thc blockadug feet We remained on new
Inlet during the day Saturday.
Getting under way The Osceola stood on her cosi ~
UP tle roast. t.~..l
Sooa alter passing Fort Fisher bright red gisfo
een aud soou after the heavy boom VI one o. ny
big guns bcrno off to rs. Where the shot OF eIs0
struck could rot be discovered. he next s6o; was
better. the shell exploding of the port quarter SaPsI
CItz decided to return the compliment, TO show them
AGO., ounsr Parro was trained on the fort and fred.
Just at this time the Half Moon Battery abeom'
opened on tho vessel, which was quite conspicuous
against the bright moonlight. whnr over our heads
told that the shell hid oyerreached u.s. and splash on
her ,tarboard wheel box showed where IL struck. Ibo
gun wos traned the latter battery and 100 pound
she whizxe through he air struck tie hue Of srf and
rcocletied upon the beach directly in nom OF the BATE
tcry Half dozen otter shots Were fred by the foe
and the battery some OF which unpeasaa.s near.
We stood of point to get on. Of range, ~ no'a'
ing was 10 he gained hy this firing sr ., eiI (
Nothing else occurred during the night. Yesterdd1
Sunday morning tie Oscesa returned to her pSno3
off New Inlet. The day passed quietly. Your ccrresA
pondent rcmnined board the Kansas TO witness ih
position and duties Of the Inner Fleet. Another hrgh
uight prevented any blockade running. But in tie
cei. moonlight could the positions OF our vesscI
and beyond he dark outlines of the Mound Fort and Fe
Fisher vessel was discovered ia the oifng, and The
Kansas made in her direction. She proved 10 be the
Little Ada from Fortress Monroe and Beaufort hc
was directed 10 send boat On board, ard her conf
mander came biuscif He said there was report 81
Beaufort that Lneoln had been elected but he fac 10
papers nor other news.
Tic following order road 10 oG-cors and mel 20
semblei at mHter yesterday:
/
- FLAG SuIP MAlvgKE, Nov. g. leeA. -
| GENERAL ORDi No A.-Nothing stimulates the enc
crglcs and zeal Of officers and men more than propea
appreciation Of their Services II Is always my desire
give 1l credit all officers and men under my CONS
mind WHO msv distinguish themselves ara iefece
edi, upon Ne Naval service. right that the cred.
liable works ~ IN Officer should be made known 10 those
sery ing in ts same squadron. il affords me pieasnr0
inform the officers and men OF the squadron unter
comm and that the Rebel ram AlbeBeie which has toH
80 long time kent large force Of vessels employed 70
watch her has been Destroyed BY Lieut. VIM. b Cstn.
ing who in this hazardous enterprise has displayed an
heroism seldom equaled aud never exeeiled
In the face offs wachfa enemy, and sder heavy TIE
Of nu.kcty and great guns he wen ,iEhti'to ihe rw
s'.oy.% :, eso q sss sss me- .hs ssy Ses
the moral effect Of this gallant affair the 's, * tnis
vessel 20 tie Rebels canrot be estimated. ~ na.es
open 10 Us all the Albermare Sound and trio1tartS
and gives a number Of vessels for employment eve,
where iserlo kept TO wctch the RAM when nas oeen
great source Of to the vessels OF tue Sou
Tia. gtila. exploits OF Lieut> Cushing previous to-
,hi. AFFAIR viii form bright pase In ;he history OF
ton of the Al6emar'e. The spirit evnced By thi&
officer i. " hat wisato see pervadng thh SiuadfoeS
lie has shown absolute disregard OF deatho dangs
and III no doubt be suitably remarked by the uose.A-
ment. which reward he well deserses OPportsniues
will be offered TO al those who have the energy sbO
skil 10 undeltlke like enterprises and trus,y vYnn
teers ore wsnted this moment 10 perform hae ref-
motion - DAvIpD roalyR
Rear AlmTal Comdg. Northern Atlantic slnsdfOn.
10 be read the officers and crew assembled on ne
quarter deck Of each vessel OF the Squadron.
In respone 70 this Capt Cltz sent the following
letter:
~ OFF NEW IsLGI Nov. 10 ieo4 ,
ADMIRAL: Ycur order No. ~ was read 10 day IN 'hs
| presence Of officers and men OF this vessel.
1 am happy 10 inform you that tho officers ana efew
,o man attached 10 the L. y steamer Oeceeia are NV
ony wiling but desrous 70 perform any duty tnat nay
hc assigned them. have the honor 70 De your ope~
ar ssrSant j. NJ. Is. CLlTz.
ga" Commander, Z. :. y. i
To DAVID ID. PORTER, H. a., Cossasdfn9 " H. sssaac.-
". n. T..
FROM CAIRO AND sRLow. -