Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-16

of the Wabash and the Susq squehanua tnreW
n she'll into the battery; but the grand af-.
fray was yet to come, At ten minutes be-.
fore twelve, O'Clock again the ships were
enveloped ina dense cloud of white smoke,
and in few seconds after the shells were
bursting into the battery ina splendid
manner. The sand was flying in every di-
rection, and it seemed impossible that any
one could be saved from death who was
within the walls of the battery. Such a
sight was never Witnessed before. The.
rebels now worked only two guns, but l
will give them the credit of working them
beautifully. This style of fighting lasted
Just twenty minutes, andiih that time over
two hundred shells had burst over their
heads and in the works. AT ten minutes
past twelve again the ships hauled otf,
firing parting round as they left. lN
The.utm0st CONSIDERATION now took full
possession of the rebels, aud in an uncon-
trollable panic they fledswith, the utmOsl5
pgeoi lilatiOn; The panic stRgll Run a,ssi
not more complete; indeed, not half so
much so, for the rebels in their mortal ter
ror. ran for the woods without stopping
| for anything whatever. They left in their
tents hundreds of dollars of money, gold
watches, costly swords, and other valua-
bles, showing that their fear was uncon-
trOllable and complete. IL
The flight Was observed first from the
little guu boat Mercury, was communica-
ted to the flagship, aud was Immediately
telegraphed to all the fleet.
Capt John Rogers, now tue commander
of the sloop-of-war Flag, who had been
on board the Wabash, acting as aid to flag
officer Dupont during the fight, was at
once sent on shore in n boat with a flag
of truce, to ascertain if the flight was real
or faint. He found the fort entirely de-
serted, and Immediately with his own hand
ran up the Stars and Stripe on tho ram
parts. - l5- - 3.f
Atprecisely o'clock p. m. ofThursday,
Nov. 4, 1861, the American flag was plant
ed in South Carolina, on South Carolina
fort, for the first time since it was hauled
down Mt the disgraGeful capture of Fort
Sumter. 0
The thousands of men on the transports.
witnessed the event with frantic delight,
and hailed the flag with cheers that SEEM
ed to have no limit, either in number or in
enthusiasm, aud in less thHn five minutes
half dozen brass bands on the various
decks were filling the rcbel7ait with the
joyous, triumphant, and unacoustomed
strains, of "The Star Spaugled Banner
and "Yankee DOODLE"
Iu6 uCtlON lHSleu eNhCbly uVe
from the minute of firing the first shot to
the instant of running up the flag.
Preparations We're now instantly made
to land our troops, that the place might be
Immediately and efficiently garrisoned, and
secured against ii recapture. The 9TH Con-
necticut regiment were embarked in 81
large boats, which little fleet was towed rs
near the shore as practicable by the steam
er Winfield Scott, when they were pulled
near to the beach by the oarsmen, aud the
men, numbering ,OI5, spraug into the wa
ter, up to their hips, aud with loud cheers
waded ashore aud took possession of the
place. They were followed by the rest of
the First Brigade, under the command of
Gen. Wright Pickets were thrown out
that same night for milos in every feasible
direction, double guards were set, and ev-
cry precaution taken against surprise.
There was but little need, however, of
so much caution, for the enemy had de-
serted in such panic that the idea of re-
turn could never have occurred to them.
Their tents were left standing, and they
had left in their hurried departure every
thing not actually upon their persons.
The tents were filled with clothing, arms,
food, bedding, and everything usually per-
tanning to a camp. In some Of the tents
were tables with everything laid for din
ner, and covered with a beautiful supply
of cold meats, bread. biscuit, ETC.. and in
sundry bottles and demijohns were certain
liquid comforts that caused special rejoic-
iugs to the hearts of tue captors.