The National tribune., 1894-09-06

means of defense were truly formidable, and
were used with determination worthy of a
better cause. We defeated body OF men num-
bering about 5000, 5000 of whom are now
prisoners. The fighting commenced on the
morning of the 7th inst. and was continued
until dark. The following morning 1t was re-
newed at an early hour and lasted until well
ia the afternoon, when, by bold charge of our
army, the rebel flag was made to succumb, and
our own was hoisted everywhere on the island
in its place No attack could have been more
completely executed, and it was carried out
precisely in accordance with the arrangements
made before the expedition left Hatteras Inlet.
On Feb. s, it was arranged by Gen. Burnside
that his forces should move at a very early hour
from where they had been landed and begin
the attack on the enemy, and, as the direction
they were required 10 take would, in all prob
ability, soon bring them in line of fire occupied
by the navy, it was agreed between us last
night that to-day the vessels should not renew
operations until could receive word from him
that their missiles would not be destructive to
friends as well as foes. At daylight, none of
the enemy's vessels, except the CHriew.
could be discovered. At 9 a. m. q continuous
firing in the interior of the island told US that
our forces were hotly engaged about midway
between Ashby harbor and Pork Point battery.
And as this intelligence also assured rs that our
forces were not then in range of our line of fire.
our vessels, without waiting to hear from Gen.
Burnside, at once moved up to re-engage the
forts and at this work they continued until the
firing in the interior evidently slackened. At
the time, however the work on Pork Point was
so reduced that it did not use but one gun
against us.
A statement of casualties which occurred
will accompany this communication. They
amount in all to six killed and II wounded.
Considering how frequently our vessels were
struck, it is remarkable that more did not take
place.
/ am promised report by Gen. Burnside
with regard to Mdshipman Porter's association
with his forces, and as soon as il comes TO hand
l will, with pleasure forward it to the Depart
ment.
/ have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
L. M. GoLDsBoRoUGH,
Flag Officer, commanding North Atlantic
Squadron.
Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, d. c.
GENERAL ORDERS.
To the officers and men under my command
engaged in the reduction of Roanoke Island:
Your efforts of yesterday and the day before
against the enemy were alike worthy of your
selves and the sacred cause that your glorious
flag upholds. / thank you and congratulate
you on the results achieved. No Commander
in-Chief could have been more gallantly sus-
tanned or conia nave Geslren more gratifying
display of coolness, skill and discipline. We
have got more work of the kind to accomplish
and will soon deliver another blow TO crush the
hydra of rebellion. From what have already
witnessed / am sure you will do it well.
l. NJ. GoLDsBoRoUGH.
Flag officer commanding North Atlantic
Squadron.
Upon recommendation of the Presi-
dent. a resolution rendering the thanks
of Congress 10 Capt Louis NJ. Colds
borough, and through him to the officers,
petty officers, seamen and marines under
his command, for the victory at Roanoke
Island, was passed as follows:
That the thanks of Congress be and they are
hereby rendered TO Capt. Louis NJ. Colds
borough, and through him to the officers, petty
officers, seamen and marines attached to the
squadron under his command for the brilliant
and decisive victory achieved at Roanoke Is
land on the 9Th, Sth, and 10th days of Feb
ruary last.
Approved July II. 1862