The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-14
THE FIRST FIRE,

This afternoon the guuboas which run up tho bay
near to Hilton Island and Philips Islana-whioh
control the channe-were fred into by three rebel
crs and battery shore. The lrc was answered by
tho gunboas and the cannonadng continued quite sharp
" TOT M hoar or more As we are laying eight or
Ton hhes IRON the scene OF action II is dineu to get Al
the result Probably great damage wns done either
side though hear this evening that one OF the rebel
steamers was disabled by shot from one Of tho gun
boats. and owed or by the other two This may be
So as they hauled OF in great hurry The contest
shows that tho enemy not taken by surprise ant
they nave delences OF pretty strong kind to pro-
tect this important harbor. We have certainly
heavy work before us If we arc to gain foothod on
South Carolina soil
There VIII be a reconnaissance 10 morrow morning,
which shall accompany towards Hilton Island and wo
hopc to learn more OF the dsiences what wo are to
do.
All tho Lights OF the fleet on tho outside Of the bar
Out tonight, and everything remains quiet, We shalt
60 over with the heavy frgates transports ut high
tide nine O'Clock tomorrow morning
The weather is fine as could DO desired tho wind
gentle and the sea smooth. Tomorrow win doubtless
witness II all goes right q contest OF force aud san
culinary character.
THE EIGHTH DAY.
PoRr ROYAL, S. G., Sunday, Nov. 8, 1901.
TUE REcoSNoIssANcE.
very satisfactory and successful reconnaissance
made this morning by Generals Sherman, Wright and
Stevens, aud Captain Gilmore, Lieutenant O'Gonrke Of
the Engineers First Lieutenant II. Wilson, OF tho Top
ographcsi Engineers, and oihar officers on tho
tegboat Mercury. Tho HSRALps specials also
accompanied the party, and gained a good view
Of the encny's works Taking early breakfas,
on board the Atlantic, the party went on board
the Wabash in small boat, whore we remained until
got on the Mercury, aud steamed the bar ana up
the bay.
TIE REBEL FLEET sAucY.
While on our way up, the rebel steamers Lady Davis
flying the blue ponnant Of Commodore Ta,na the Hun
tress, an old New York tugboat, and the screamer
another tug, well down TO our gnboats aud opened
fire upon them. The ottawa, Pembina, seneca, Pawnee
and Isaac Smith immediately got under way aud stood
up for them the rehcs retreang rapidly continuing
TO fire rapidly possible. Their shots fell fur short,
did FIRST shots The grnboats stood we'll up when
battery Bay Point Phillips Island opened apon tl,c,n
brisky using riled and thirty-two pound
The pawnee ran in range and performed some nnc
shell practice Several shells foil and about the bat
terry and exploded but with what result
be statcd-doubtess they dad good service The gun
boats also engaged the battery Tainalls Aotil!a
laying we'll out of range beyond the battery, but
though many OF their shells fell near the battery.
The rebel steamers cred from time time but their
shots tell far short and plunged harlcssy water
with splash. After while, the contest going en- tho
rebel battery On Hiltons Head opened fire with rihcd
and shelf guns. Their practice quite good many
shots passing over and beyond tho gunboats, and
shell exploding the stern of the Pawnee but doing
no damage. Tho Mercury stood up and got under lnc
but tho enemy paying their regards to tho gun
boats escaped any damage though several shots fell
within hundred yards Of US, showing that were
cutie range. The Ottawa stood to Hiitons Point
battery and sent two three shells into the encamp
ment about IT. and got shot through her ratings for
her audacity
THE BATTERIES.
We made out tho battery quite distinctly. II is re-
gular field work sodded and two three months CID
II mounts thirteen guns OF them ried and proba
bly, some heavy columbads, although they did not use
them, probably holding thom back in reserve for the
grand conflict. The work 10 quito hoayv, and will DO
hard 10 take. The work on Phillips Island is larger
than tho nrst, AID mounts fifteen guns Of the
samo character 4 those on Eltons Head
Of thsm look towards the channel but several
placed TO command tho shore when landing can be
effected There is another battery at Phillips Island
below Bay Point battery. There arc yet guns
mounted, although tho earthworx is completed They
IL In the best possible condition There seems 10 BIO
second battery Of eleven guns above Hilton Head but
did not open fire at all, and hardly know what it
really 10.
THR RETURN TO TIE FLEET.
After concluding tho reconnaissance started back
tho fleet. Wc found the Wabash, Susquehana Atlantic
and tho other deop steamers had crossed tho bar and
were safely anchored in the bay. On boarding the
Wabash heard the busy note Of preparation for tho
coming fray. Tho huge frigste had stripped to the
huh like prize tighter, and going within Eve hun
dred yards Of tho battery, to scnco be sunk Re
naming short time aboard returned to the Atlantic
leaving tho General In conversation with Commodore
Dupont In regard to the development Of affairs
learn tha, ii concludes to silence If possible tho
Hilton Head battery by the feet. thon land the
troops on the island. Onoe q foothold gained
IL Is quito certain that could sustain our position
THE FLEET UNDER WAY.
AZ about four O'Clock tho flag ship signaed the fee,
TO get under way. In fcw moments she seaming
easily UP the bay, leading the feet In the following
orderwahash, sasquehanna, Mohcan, Seminole, pawnec
and the gunboats Attawa, Pumbina, Seneca, and Una
dlla
THB REBEL BATTERY OPENS.
They moved slowly up, and when at long range tho
Hilton Head battery fred two shot at the Wabash which
when she found she getting In range turned, and
came TO anchor as the hour was TWO 2te TO begin
test which could not be brought to termination before
darkness obscured wholly prevented the OF the
gunners. The fleet followed the example of the flagship,
and 10 anchor just Of range Of tho cnnies
tories Bay Point and Hilton Head.
THE REBEL FLEET TAKE TO THEIR HEELS.
Two three rebel gnnboats which composed the feet
of Commodore Tatna whose broad blue pennant was fly
ing at the fore Of the steamboat Lady Davis proudly
deGanty though he had hundred line of battle ships
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.l
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