The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-13

TIE DAeele 81 Fort 1OaASus.
The anniversary Of The battle which gave this fort
near Charleston South Carolina It's present name oc-
Cured recenlly-the battle having been fought on
he 2sth Of June, 1915. The Ger'leman's Magazine
Londcn) OF October l776 gives the following account
OF this glorious and ever memorable event:
IN cienic account OF me attack on @atpass Bagd on
the 2SM Oj J,sns. By an oElesr on board hs fleet.
We left Cape fear on The 27lh OF May, aud anchored
the evening OF the bar. The camp was struck al
the time, aud the troops embarked The same eve
ming board the several transports. All motions
were so ansuid and enervale that il the 9th OF
June before The Bristol and Pigot passed the bar OF
Charleston The Bristol in passing struck, which
alarmed all exceedingly; but as II only wanted two
Clinton and Lord CORVALLIS both on board when
she struck bai the weather was very fine they
not in the least danger The Prince OF Piedmont a
vciualing ship was totally lost the north breakers OF
the bar BY our delays gave The people every oppor
tuniy they could have wished for 10 extend their lines,
&c They not idle every hour gave us astonish-
ing proofs OF their activity. As we anchored at one
league distance from Suyans island, we could all
that was going on with the help OF our glasses The
fort the island Tor rather the battery is exceedingly
strong Ii built OF palm trees and earth, and It
mounted is OF the lowerdeck guns OF the Foudroyant
never could distinguish than II Others imagined
they could see 10; however. that is immaerial.
on the 27h of june but the wind coming suddenly to the
noihward, the ships were obliged again to anchor The
troops encamped Long Island the l3h and il was in
divides Long Island from Sulivans island and attack
by land while Sir Peter attacked by sea. General
Lee had made such disposition OF masked batteries
army whom have heard mention this circumstance
that if troops had attacked they must have been cut
off, but this assertion does not satisfy the navy for they
certainly expected great assistance from the army
On The morning of the 2Sth the wind proved favora-
Bile; il was clear. fine day, but very sultry The Ihun
der Bomb began the attack at eleven by throw
ing shells while the ships advancing The ships that
advanced 10 attack the battery were the Bristol and Ex
pertinent, two ao-gun ships. the Soebay. Aci49n and
Siren, OF % guns the Sphynx, Of 60 and the Friend
ship, armed ship OF % guns. With this force, what
might not have been expected Unfortunately the Bomb
was placed at such a distance that she was not OF
the least service This Colonel James, the principal
engineer, Immediately perceived 10 remedy which an
additional quantity OF powder was added 10 eacn NOR
tar the consequences the breaking down the beds,
and have suffered most
bly, The former had very early had the spring OF her ca
BILE shot away Of she lay end TO the battery.
nd o,s ana s Ss MoI, o.
commanded her, lost his arm. Thi. worthy man. how
ever died week after board the PEot Perhaps another
instance OF such slaughter cannot be produced Twice
the quarter cleared Of every person except Sir
Peter and he was slightly wounded. She had nine 32;
FOUNDERS in her mainmas which was so much damaged
to be obliged to be shortened The mzen had seven
FOUNDERS and obliged, being much shattered to be
entirely away 1t s impossible 10 describe what our
shipping have suffered Captain Scott Of the Experiment.
lost his right arm and the ship suffered exceedingly
she bad much the number Killed and wounded as
the Bristol Our situation rendered very disagree
able by the Aceon, Siren, and Sphynx running afoal
ground. The Sphynx disengaged herself by cutting
away her bowsprii; and it yet food. tide
the Sphynx and Siren warped off. The Ac,eon was
burnt next morning BY Captain Atkins, to prevent
her falling into The hands OF the provincials She was
fine frgate as ever saw. Our SHIPS after y-
ing nine hours before the battery were Obliged to retire
The provincias reserved their hrs until the ships were
advanced within point blank shot their artillery waf
surprisingly well served it is said. under the comand
MI. Malfon and De Brahm; Al was slow, but decisive
HAY md fpok rar nnf n pQY
cept their guns well directed; but there was time
when the battery appeared 10 be silenced Tor more than
hour. The navy say, had the troops been ready
land this time, they would have taken possession
how that is, | will not pretend 10 say but the
fire became more than when il
newed and did amazing execution. This will not be be-
leved when mrs, reported in Eng and can scarcely
believe what myself on that dayto me one OF ths
distressing OF my life The navy, this occasion
behaved with their usual GOODNESS and inrepldy. One
would have imagined that battery could have reSstsc
tner incessant FIRE.
Another account says that they were obliged to take
tne Bstos guns out and otherwise tighten her, beior
he pilot would take charge OF her carry her tbs
bar that il with great difficulty he then accomplish
ed it-rhe struck five times. and II was once doubtful
which Tue Commodore and General had received that the
fort upon Suiiiyan's island imperfect and unfinished
false, it being strong. well CONSTRUCTED complete
work, as they soon experienced that the Bristol had
upwards of so sick before the action, who
placed by volunteers from the transports that she
pended against the fort $50 barrels OF powder that the
some time, and beat her almost 10 pieces that only two
persons alive OF the whole number that were sta
toned upon The quarterback that the provncias had
fortified every accessible part Of the island ihata
erected, and armed hulk placed to obsTuct the
passage from Long Island. and which ehtcually prevent
ed any communication that some small vessels, which
were Intended General Cntons crossing, were
driven from their stations, and the largest OF them
had her bows bea, in by ls-pounden; that The ford
which had been represented be only Is inches deep
low water they found be mistake and that contig
uous thereto they bad several thousand men we'll in
Ienched which rendered il impossible for General Gin
assist the sbipsthe attempt would have been an
Intellectual sacrifice OF brave men that the fleet and AZ
my were very much distressed for want OF fresh water
that the ships obliged TO bring up at too great dis
from the fort to do il much injury, especially as II
was low and the merons OF extraordinary thickness
that deserter had informed them that Gen. Lee com
manded the provincial troops, and tina, very few shells
from the ketch took effect
The GOOD WICKLOW much OF this worlds happi-
and prosperity is contained in the compass OF these
two words Her influence is immense The power OF a
wife, for good evil. irresistible Home must be the