Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-13


ofhceu and men Of his squadron In I've satisfaction
living once more in the state Of South csSolin.,
which has been the chief promoter Of the ptefed
upon 10 suppress. ..
(Signed) 8. ?. Dr PoNI,
Flag Oncer Commspding
South Atlantic Bloeksding squsdron.
Flagship Wabash,
OF Hilfos Head. Pert Royal Harboy, Nov .; 6l
Sir: Since writing nv ofscisl desps,ch, have
sent gunboats to take possession of Beaufort, %
protect the inhabitants; but regret % say they
have fed, and the town 10 abandoned to the ne
groes, reported 10 me ia q lswiess condition.
The light vessels which hoped 30 save were
destroyed on the deseftion Of the forts by the
rebels. The post Offices were visited, and o nun
bsr Of documents, letters, &c, ootsintd. have
covered Scull Greek, mouth Of Bread River, and
have cut oh this communication between Charles
ton and Savannah.
Respectfully your obedient servant,
Flag Ofncer Commanding
South Atlantic BlOcfsding Squadron.
Hon GIDEON WILLIS,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
Flag Ship Wabash, OF HILTON Head.
Port Royal Harter, Nov. {, Isel
Sirt ! have TO report the following casualties
in the action Of yesterday, in the capture OF the
batteries at Hilton Head and Bay Point:
Wabash Killed, Thomas Jackson, (coN-
swain captain Of gun. Slightly wounded, a.
Alfred Hornfby, (seaman,) and William Wall,
SrsqEssarnah a-Joha p. Clark, 70.
s } VIM. Price, cd ccsl heaver) Wounded
severely, 1-Samuel r. Smart, list class BOYD
Wounded slightly, 2-Patrick Dugsn, 20. Sd
Pdlcnee Killed, 2-1no. Kelley, 20 81 W.
II. Fttzbugh, list class boy } Wounded Slightly,
3-Alfred Washbun, Masters Ma'e;) 9acob
HAYS 20; Z rstr'st GUM (S ,;., "a
Asst Eng Wounded seriously, 3-w. ThOmp-
SON. Isaac Seyburn, lAct'g MASTERY and sherman
Bascom, 20. 8 Wounded slightly, 4-MsrS-
land Cuthbert, I'D Asst Eng;) yno. o. Pitnan,
man, (Masters Mate;) Jno. w. Townsend, 70.
y Chas. Brown, (OS)
BisHuiHs Killed, 2-Patrick Michigan, Alex
Murphy, Alexander Fivey, WIN ,Gilchrist
SemiHOis,-A few slightly wounded not re-
ported.
slightly, IL. Total killed and wounded, 81
] have the honor TO be, respectfully, your o6e-
dent servant, OUPoSI,
Flag Ofcer Commanding
South Atlsatic Blockading squsdroa.
Hon. GIDEON WILLIS,
Secretary Of the Navy.
wABAsB, 9th Nov Port Royal, s C.
My Dear Mr.. Fox: During The disbeartening
events OF our passage my faith never gave way,
but at some nomentS u seemed appalling On
vet cannot refrain telling yor that Il has been
| mote complete than l ever could have believed.
have been too fatigued TO send detailed on
the eve Of IL, and, think, VIII Interest You; but
| had to content myself with a snccinet account,
| which | think win be liked well Q more
| detailed nsfretive. This I will, however, for
\ ward in time for the SecretsrY's report
kept underway, made three turns, though I
| passed I've times between the forts had a flank
Ing division Of five ships, 70 watch old Tattnall,
who had eight small and swirl fteameu ready to
pouRce upon any Of ours should they be disabled.
4 l could get none Of my big frigates up 4
| thought the Sabine would have gotten clear-to
n = - 81 a.
| nah was blown Of do not regret IL now, except
| on their account. believe nv plan was clever.
/ stood against the tide and bad the management
\ the better in consequence.
Their confidence was extreme that they could
4 drive us away. They fought bravely, and the
| rife guns never missed. An sO-pound rifle shot
went through our mainmast in the very centre,
| making an awful hole. They aimed at our
| Bridge where they knew they would make q
hole. Luckily a shot In the center let wster into
| the after magazine, but j saved perhaps q hun
dred lives by keeping underway and being In %
| close.
\ We found their lights graduated al 600 yards
| W hen they once broke, the impede was intense
and not gun vas spiked In truth never con-
| ceived Of such 4 fire an that Of this ship on her
second turn, and am told that its effect upon the
1 spectators outside Of her waI intense. j learn
| that when they saw the nag flying on shore the
| troops were powerless 20 cheer, but wept. Gen.
| Sherman was deeply affected, and the soldiers
| are loud and unstinting in their expressions Of
admiration and gratitude. The works are most
/ COnsfuCtcQs anu tnefc ~ nOtDluk
| like "Walker'i on the Potomac.
| did not allow the victory 10 check our ardor,
but dispatched some vessels under Capt. ellis
| over he other side. To-day have an expedition
TO Beaufort to save the light vessels but they
| fired instantly after the surrender.
Beaufort 10 deserted. The negroes are wild
| with joy and revenge. They have been shot
| down, they say, like dogs, because they would
not 90 of with their masters.
1 l have already boat at Sswen Greek, and the
communication between Savannah and Charles
| ton is cut OF