The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-07
Details Of the Rebel Demonstration
on Newbern, N. G..
THE FIGHT AT BACHELORS CREEK,
h., &c., &c.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb 5, 1864.
The steamer Washington Irving arrived lat evening
from Newbern N. c. with dispatches to General Butler,
aud by her we received the following highly important
intelligence
On the morning OF the LIST inst before tho break Of day
the repes consisting Of Pcketps DIVISION from KDston,
N. c., and Hokes brigade, from General Lees army,
made an assault on the outposts at Bachei RS creek,
eight miles from Newborn, which, after desperate
struggle they carried capturing seventy OF and
officers.
One company OF the Second North Carolina fwbi,s,
Volunteers, OF H. Fosters command, with section or
Angels battery and dctachments Of other companies in
all about three hundred or four hundred mem are re
ported possession OF the BIZ ckhouse nine miles
from Newbern, surrounded by the enemy and holding
their ground against vastly superior numbers They
will It is stated, be able to hld for several days.
force OF cavalry started out this morning TO their
lief but repused In sight OF Fort Totten ard driven
back
The rebels are in sight OF the city, and be seen
from Fort Totten.by the naked eye, manouyerg TIER
troops.
Our forces resting their arms day and night,
waiting for the assault on the city.
The 6re companes together with the white and black
citizens are also under arms, calmly awaiting the APP
proach or the rebels
Fort CASTOR the south side OF the river Trent, stM
holds out manfuiy.
Ihe rebels have established picket station at tho
poohoose within rife shot OF Fort Tottcn and within
hailing dsance OF the city.
This morning three O'Clock TUESDAY, I'd Instantly,
the enemy, barges boarded the annboai Underwater
which covered portion OF our Notifications between
Fort Anderson aud Fort Stevens, and after terrible
struggle she captured with her officers and large
number Of her
Fortunately the Underwater was hard aground, and
this alone saved from being carried on by the rebels
The rebels boarded the Underwater consisted OF
stme two hundred and fifty officers and sailors
vannah Georgia. from whence they brought their barges
by railroad.
1be rebels being unable 10 the Underwater from
her pusion sci her fire. and tho flames commune
eating 10 her magazine she blown into fragments
NEwBEEs Feb. 2-4PM
Nearly two.thirds OF The crew OF tho Underwater
safe Acting Master Allen all the officers Of the YES
sol, except the Third Assistant Engineer, Mr. Alien
captured.
Allen and large number OF the crew, wbie being con.
veyed away by the enemy in barge seized the rebel
oncer and his mon and came safely into port.
The Underwater had before she attacked, sent
boats reconnaissance, aud did not for
suppose that the returning boat contained enemy
They did not discover their mistake until II was loo late
II Is reported that the rebels also moving to
Washington and Plymouth and that they are receiving
large renforcemenis All are confident that tho enemy
Will attempt desperate assault on Newoern tobigbs
Il Is just reported that our railroad communication
with Beaufort is interrupted by the rebels.
Brgadier General }. N. Palmer, who 10 now in
mand, making every exertion TO receive the enemy.
NEwsERS, Feb RPM.
Newport Is possession OF the rebels which cuts Of
our communication with Beaufort
This also gives the rebels the command OF the ap-
proaches to Newbern by the Neusc river should they
choose TO fortry IT'S banks.
The spirits OF our men are good
Tho impression that Newbern will stand long siege
toncial accounts from Newborn 90 isstapi, to
General Butler published the HERALD yesterday stated
that the rebel forces had retired Kinstos add THAI
Newbern relievcd.--Ep. HyRaLp.l