Roanoke, the officers ordered the destruction of the works, and the small force there left for the main land.
Our small party of adventurers also went in one of the boats to a place called Fort Landing, and thence traveled eighteen miles on foot to Columbia, in Tyrrel county, N. C. There they embarked in a schooner, and landed at New Hope, where they procured horses and came on to Suffolk, Va.
Our informant says that Capt. Wise was living when he left the island, and he learned from Dr. Coles that he was doing well; but there is still reason to apprehend that his wounds terminated fatally.
Capt. Wallace, whom he saw after the battle was over, is unhurt, and also Major Lawson. Lieutenant Miller, he thinks, was wounded in the shoulder early in the engagement, but not dangerously.
Mr. Desmond gives a glowing description of the brave and gallant conduct of our men, who contested the field for hours, and refused to yield to vastly superior numbers until their ammunition was ex
ed) and Edenton have fallen into the hands of the vandals.
Plymouth, also, it is reported, is taken; and it is expected that they will proceed up the Roanoke towards Weldon, for the purpose, of course, of getting possession of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad.
The Confederate steamer Arrow arrived this morning from Currutuck, having communicated with a steamer sent down to Roanoke Island under a flag of truce.
She brought up the bodies of Captain O. J. Wise, Lieut. Wm. Selden and Capt. Coles. Capt. Wise was pierced by three balls, and Lieut. Selden was shot through the head.
The Yankees who saw Captain Wise during the fierce and unequal contest, declare that he displayed a gallantry and valor, never surprised.
Alas, that he has fallen in a contest not unequal.
But, who has fallen more honorably, more nobly?
Young Selden, too, died at his gun, while gallantly fighting the enemy that had gathered in so superior numbers upon our shores.
Last night, when the steamer arri
The Wise Legion.
We append the order of Gen. Wise, in respect to recruiting men to fill up the company lately under command of Capt. Coles, at Roanoke Island.
We are gratified to learn that the Blues, of this city, are acting upon the same patriotic impulse, and have already recruited some thirty or forty men to take the place of those who so bravely sustained the company's honor in the battle:
Canal Bridge, Curritnok, N. C., February 13, 1862. To Copt. Thomas L. Farrish, Volunteer Aid, &c.-- Sir:
You are detailed to go on to Aloemarle and else where, at your discretion, to recruit and raise men to fill up the company of the brave, lamented Capt. Coles.
He fought nobly at Roanoke Island, and, though gone, I wish his flag raised in his native county by true men to rally around, and to renew his company to avenge his gallant death.
Proclaim this to Albemarie, and let his memory be most honored by a rally to the flag of his company, at the head of which he so galla
orning of the 7th, the signal being fired by Com. Lynch, between 12 and 2 P. M., the 59th Reg't Va. Vols., (Col. Henningsen's regiment,) Lieut. Col. Anderson commanding, and two companies of the 49th Reg't Va. Vols., Captains O. Jennings Wise and Coles commanding, crossed over from Nag's Head to Roanoke Island.
That evening, Com. Lynch, with seven steamers, engaged the enemy's fleet.
I counted sixty vessels, (there are said to have been treble this number,) of which about twenty steamers werewith Cols. Jordan and Green and Major Fry, and their regiments and companies.
I saw Lieut. Col. Anderson before leaving, and offered to take him off. He seemed much distressed, but said he could not desert his men. I heard that Captains Wise and Coles were killed.
Of the 500 men engaged, Capt. Wise's company and the McCulloch Rangers bore the palm for bravery, where all behaved with gallantry, especially the two North Carolina companies, one of which was from Currituck county.
This I saw. I
premise a little, and give the list of killed and wounded on our side to-day, although it properly belongs to the succeeding letter.
The casualties were as follows:
Killed.
Capt. O. Jennings Wise, 46th Va.; shot in several places.
Capt. Coles, Company I, 46th Va.; shot in breast.
Lieut. William B. Selden, C. S. A.; shot in head.
Lieut. Neill T. Monroe, Company E, 8th N. C.; shot in breast,
James D. Horn, 8th N. C.
Corporal Lane, 8th N. C.
R. W. Cameron, 8th N. C.
Thost back nine full regiments for four hours and a half, until their guns were clogged and their ammunition on exhausted.
Our friends, the "Blues" fought with great bravery, and could the public fully understand their course of action, they would receive some decided demonstration of approval.
The same can be said of Captain Coles's company, Captain Dickenson's, the "McCulloch Rangers," and other companies — but I am forestalling my letter of to-morrow.
And now, "Good night."
Bohemian.
r held with Capt. O. Jennings Wise in his dying moments:
While referring to the officers it may be interesting to relate the particulars of an interview which took place between O. Jennings wise and May Kimball, of the 9th New York volunteers, who, it will be remembered, so gallantly led the charge of that regiment in the taking of the rebel batteries.
The former, after his capture in the boat, was conveyed to the hospital near the sphere, where Major Kimball was introduced to him by Dr. Coles, of the Wise Legion.
I am sorry to see you under these circumstances, "said Major Kimball, as the wounded was turned towards him, his face betraying the intense agony he endured; "I hope your injuries are not fatal, and that you will recover"
Wise shook his head with an expression that showed his belief that his days were numbered.
"I hope, Captain Wise," said Major Kimball continuing, "that the time will come when we shall be re-united under that flag — the Union colors."
ry by regiment and fired in a body, while our force behind the breast work only shot when a fair and single mark presented itself.
Every discharge told with fearful effect upon the Federal ranks.--Col. Anderson was busily running back wards and forwards in giving orders and directing the fight.
Col. Shaw was also under fire and displayed personal courage and coolness.--The only charge that can be made against him is that of inefficiency — and he makes no pretensions to military genius.
Capt. Coles was killed in carrying an order from Col. Anderson. Capt. O. J. Wise, as brave and gallant a man as ever breathed, constantly exposed himself to protect his men, and finally fell mortally wounded.
His fall affected the "Blues" seriously, and, sadly grieving over their loss, could ever be rallied again as before.
But they has fought bravely and well for hours before.
About half-past 12, the enemy was seen approaching on the right flank, wading waist deep through the morass pronounce
k's Ferry.
Rumor had the number from 75 to 600 upon this side of New river.
The most reliable report is that 75 crossed over the river and came to a church in that neighborhood, while 300 were encamped on the river side a few miles distant.
They robbed a good many of our people; took some prisoners — amongst the number named was a Mr. Candcraft, who had been arrested by the Confederates some time since and discharged.
It is said the Yankees discharged him. Also, three Messrs. Pack and a Mr. Coles.
It is said that the Hutchinsons, who lived in the farms settlement, and whose loyalty to the State has been suspected, went over to the Yankees, with a Mr. Lewis Crawford and a Mr. Smith.
Smith is a son of a local Methodist preacher, who is under indictment, I believe, for treason.
It is also said that a man by the name of Wheeler, who had a brother killed a few years ago by one Buckler or Buckland, has joined the Yankees, is a captain, and on last Sunday went to Buckland's with a
the runaway rebel Harris, nephew of the Governor.
This evening he preached in the Second Presbyterian Church, which dismissed the Rev. Dr. Grundy, on suspicion of his loyalty to the Union.
Sawyer is the same clergyman who, in East Tennessee, several years ago, was persecuted for writing an account of Deacon Netherlands cruel whipping of his slave behind his Church.
The citizens of Brownsville, Hayward county, raised the Stars and Stripes yesterday.
The rebel militia General, Coles, an original Secessionist of Hayward county, sends word to General Wallace that since his cotton was burned he wants to take the oath of allegiance, and also the oath never to vote the Democratic ticket again.
Picayune Butler and Pierre Soule.
The Providence Post, in noticing the arrest of Pierre Soule by General Butler, and his arrival at New York city as a prisoner, makes the following interesting remarks:
"In 1860 this same B. F. Butler was a delegate to the National Democr
One hundred dollars reward.
--$100 reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery in jail of my two negro men, John miles and Nick Slaughter, who ranaway from my estate, on the Green Mountain, Albemarle county, on Monday, 21st of July. John Miles is 30 years old; six feet high; weighs 180 pounds, and ginger bread color.
Nick is the same color and height; not so heavy; stoops a little, and has little beard.
If taken in Albemarle I will pay $50, and $100 out of the county.
Post-Office; Carter's Bridge, Albemarle county, Va.
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