Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-11-27

| running even nearer than before, firing more
efectually than ever, and again steaming away
unharmed, ,and turning the point for still another
| round.
PANIC AND RoUT OF THE REBELs.-The ut
| most CONSERVATION now took possession of the
rebels, and in an uncomfortable panic they
ned with the utmost precipitation. The panic
at Bull Run was not more complete; indeed,
not half so much so, for the rebels in their
mortal terror ran for the woods without stop
ping for anything whatever. They left in their
tents hundreds of dollars of money, gold
| watches, costly swords, and other vanabes,
showing that their fear was uncomfortable and
| complete.
| RAISING THE U. S. FLAG.-Upon discovering
the flight of the rebels Capt John r ogers, NOW
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 shofe in a boat with flag of
truce to ascertain ii the fight was real or
| feint. He found the fort entirely deserted,
and Immediately with his own hand ran up the
stars and stripes on the ramparts. At precise
| ly three O'Clock p. M, OF Thursday, Nov. Z,
1861, the American flag was planted in South
Carolina, on South Carolina fort, for the first
time since it was hauled down at the disgrace
full capture of Fort Sumter.
The REBELS HAsTY FLIGHT.-In their hurry
! the rebels left their tents standing, and left
everything not already upon their persons.
The tents were filled with clothing, arms, food,
bedding, and everything usually pertaining to
a camp. In some of the tents were tables with
everything laid for dinner, and covered with
bountiful supply of cold meats, bread, biscuit,
etc. About two thousand dollars in gold and
silver were left in place and many other
valuable articles and considerable sums of
South Carolina paper money were also found.
AMMUNITION TAKEN.-Among the spoilS are
three hundred muskets, the complete camp
equipage of three regiments, fifty cannon, and
immense quantities of ammunition. 1t is
noticeable fact that all the powder is the very
best English powder, that many of the car
tridgcs are of English make, and that some of
the prejectiles for the rifed common of
kind unknown in our service, but which answer
to the description of certain new English in
ventions. The muskets are our own Spring
field rided musket land together with the camp
equipage, and the clothing found, are Of the
very best quality
PLUCK OF OUR MEN.-Many of the men had
never been in battle. but, as far as known,
not single man hinched or faltered. The
officers look upon their men as already veterans
in point of bravery GOODNESS and utter indiffer-
ence to danger.
CosT OF THE Notwithstanding to pub
lished statement the estimated cost of the
expedition is as follows: Rent of the vessels
up to this time say $3,600,000; Pay of the
soldiers, etc., $630,000 Value of ratIons,
S22O, 200; Clothing worn out, S165, 900 Pow
der burned, S28 900; Vessels lost, 100000;
Total, $4, ,903 900. This estimate includes all
expenses from the first enlistment of the men,
up to the time of the battle.
INoIDENr.-The moment Gen. Drayton took
to his horse in the panic of the 7th his two
hundred servants went directly to the Wabash.
This is worthy of notice putting down the
romance that the slaves were ready to fight
for their masters. They surrounded Capt.
Ammon in crowds ut Beaufort-one of them
calling out in the joy of his heart, ssI didn't
think you could do it, massa." So says an
extract from private letter from officer
engaged in the bombardment.
The NEGROES TRADING.-Early in the morn
ing after the victory the plantation negroes
began to come into camp and with the genuine
African instinct for trade, each had provided
himself with turkey, shoulder OF bacon,
or two shoulders and brace of hams in the
shape of a struggling porker, which he bore
kicking and squealing under his arm. Itwas
amusing to see the pertinacIty with which the
fellows would cling to their prize, even while
being questioned under guard of soldiers
The instant one was spoken to, the rimless
crown of straw which did duty as hat.
Jerked off and the negro would stand scraping
and bowling, answering the questions, as we'll
as he could, with the noisy and struggling
beast distracting his attention. All seemed
ready to work.
A BRAVE SAILoR.-The case of Thomas
Jackson, coxswain of the Wabash, deserves
notice. He was struck by sho OF, or splinter.
which SO nearly cut his leg off to leave it
hanging but by small portion OF the muscle
and skin. Partially raising and leaning pain
fully against gun. jackson glanced at his
mangled limb, and !, in an instant perceived its
hopeless condition. Feeling behind his back
In his belt, where seamen always carry their
knives, he drew his sheath-knife from its leather
scabbard and deliberately began to saw away
at his leg, but his knife was dull and he could
not cut the limb off. As he was borne below
by his mates, and afterward, he asked continu-
ally how the fight was going, and kept saying,
81 hope we'll win it, hope we'll wins In
two hours he died, his last words being a wish
for our victory in this battle and a word of
thanks that he had been able to do something
for the honor of the ssdear old flag
The YANKEES CoMING.-One negro approach
cd and said: SO Lord, massa, we'se SO glad
to see you. We'se prayed and prayed the
good Lord that he would send you Yankees,
and we knowed you'se was coming" DR..
Cravan asked, ssHow could you know that I?
You can't read the paper, how did you get the
news 7'' The darkey replied, ssNo, massa,
we'se can t read, but we'se can listen. Massa
and misses uses to read, and sometimes they IS
would read aloud, and then we would listen
so'-making an expressive gesture indicative
of listening at a key -hole--"When Use git a
chance, I'ss would listen, and Jim would
listen, and we put The bits together, and we
knewd the Yankees were coming. Bless the
Lord, massa." This shows how the slaves
obtain their information.
SLAVES OF ALL CoLoRs--One correspondent
says that the slaves at Beaufort are OF all col
ors. Darkies of genuine Congo physiques,
and darkies Of the genuine Uncle Tom pattern,
darkies young and jubi1ant, darkies middle
aged, and eager, and gray haired solemn
looking fellows. Such came in were hud-
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