New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-09

-Wiirrinsiol. aud It's People
Escaped Union Frisoners-P"ying the
Troops.
Srol. OuJ SPECIAL Correspondent.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 81, 1865.
Tie United States transport steamer Governor
Chase. Capt Tuttle upon which 1 engaged passage
from Fortress Monroe left Hampton Roads Mt o'clock
on the morning Of Monday the 2lst, and, after most
delightful run Of twenty eight hours she was off Fort
Fisher shortly after O'Clock on the following day.
Here we were subjected to detention Of two hours on
of the low stage of water on the bar so that 1t
not Till nearly o'clock that we family steamed
through the Inlet and anchored abreast Of the new pier
which has been erected at Federal Point, Battery
buchanan.
On tn station outside the bar occupying positions
near thar Of our line of battle during the terrible bon
taIdment OF the 18th and 18th January, found my
old friends, the Aries, Montgomery X. Cuylcr How
suah Vicksburg and Keystone State, the last being
seleeted as the flagship of the senior officer Whle
LAYING off the bar waiting for the food tide the United
States steamer Bat, which left Norfolk after we lied
from Fortress Monroe, steamed past Owing to her
light draught of water she enabled TO proceed at
orce up the river carrying papers Of the 10Th to the
feet.
Being the anniversary o, washingtons birthday, we
had not been long at anchor before vessel steamed
rapidly down the river and rounding the Point
PASSED us on her way north II was the A. D. Vance,
carrying intelligence of the capture Of Wilmington.
Rumors 10 that effect had reached long before she
came in sight and had awakened considerable anxiety
60 learn the particulars that the news was off
cslly confirmed. the pentup enthusiasm OF those on
board the Chase and the vessels around burst forth
in loud and continued cheering by the evening Of the
go the ntellg nee had reached Washington. and the
thousands upon thousands Of readers of TIE TRIBUNE
they sat and slipped their coffee in and around the
metropolis the following morning had fresh cansc for
thanknness they learned the result of the 30 long
looked for and much talked Of expedition against the
town and defenses of Wilmington.
The aspect of things shore in the neighborhood Of
Fort Fisher, though not materially changed is never
theless considerably improved.
The efficient Chief Quartermaster, Colonel now Gen.
eraD Dodge has been hard at work since his arrival,
and evidence of the fact is everywhere noticeable Two
piers have been constructors Quartermasters and Com
nissariat Store Houses built and large amount Of
other work performed which il would be difficult
il lie unnecessary here TO mention. Fort Fisher itself
has been repaired and enlarged and now looks more
hike fortifeaton than it did nor have the troops
been unmndful Of their comfort during the general
march of improvement The whole length of the Point
which for some time after the bombardment remained
thicky strewn with shot and she'll presenting the
appearance Of foundeIy arsenal than open beach,
almost densely covered with neat log and frame
cabins in which our brave fellows are enjoying short
period Of quieule after their abors. Altogether. the
scene at the Point and round Fisher and the Mound is
one Of interest lie. however, who would 60 ashore
must needs have a stout pair Of legs encased in, II
possible PAIR of boots for the sand is almost
knee Deep With even this provision the visitor will
End locomotion extremely slow and difficult But adeu
for while TO Federal Point with all Its bitter yet hope
full recollecuons Farewell Fort Fisher and its frown
ing rampars Peace to the bones Of the brave fellows
who fell there fighting for freedom and their countTys
Seq and who lie buried within the shadow OF its
welw walls Let foul treason desecrate thespot
baowed with their dust nor armed Rebellion raise its
bloody hand to break the silence Of their calm repose
Cane Fear River. from New Inlet to Wilmington, is
DOT the most picturesque or attractive rVef III Tue
world 1t its attractions no doubt but they are not
Of that Kind which usually present themselves on hrst
.eouaiptapce Its course from Wilmington to the sea
through low marshy banks. covered the greater part
OF the distance with the tall spuchra looking rice grass
az the district not unlike of the smaller rivers in
tLe coast district OF Louisiana and Florida NOW ana
shen the eve is relieved by the sight OF dark green
epage with here and there an opening through which
She Ugh pitched roof shinged gable Of some print
five lacking structure is revealed giving evidence OF
former habitaton These buildings are generally poor
ilapidsed deserted affairs, and serve rather TO In
crease than lessen the gloomy aspect ashore North
Carolina a. is well known is famous for its pitch pine
And il is turned 10 good account in the commerce oil the
State On either bank there we're the remains OF tur
ueptiue tar and resin factories and clouds OF dense
black smoke could be proceeding from others which
were hid from view by the dense foliage which in many
olsces fringe the banks Of the river l saw but one
buildiug which looked if it was inhabited and that
WAS evidently the mansion of some planter who. grown
rich BY the manufacture Of the staple article Of North
Carolina trade had periodically determined to end his
days AZ he had doubtless commenced theD in the midst
OF the smoke from his pine knots.
Seven miles from the mouth Of the river we passed
Battery Anderson the south bank; and between that
and Wilmington FIVE more Rebel earthworls. Battery
or Fort Anderson. as it is more frequently called.
,noupted II guns. nine Of which were rifed and two
sooth bore bnt as this well the other defenses Of
The river have been already fully described by your
co,,espondents any further notice Of them here is
necessary except the general statement that they
M. less formidable than was supposed. Battery An
derson was defended almost entirely by South Carolina
troops upward Of 1900 Of whom were captured and
sent down the river oil the 2jd.
Attn bend in the river. about half mile above Fort
IT. Phip. we encountered the wreck Of the Chcka'
manga in company with bogus monitor. which the in
friaed and ignorant Johnnes had placed at this point
70 prevent tbe approach of our fleet
The day following the occupation Of Wilmington by
NJ u.io had