The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-15

coycd in tho late contest hong made as rapidly
az ross,blc The wound inflicted in the mainmast
of the Wabash will DO fshed and properly Sc
cured and tho shot holes in the various vessels
comprising the squadron engaged IN tho action
are All being repaired fast possible In few days
tho feet will be ready 10 engage another battery, or
series Of batteries.
The susquehanna rrgac, sailed yesterday for Charles
ton where she goes bockadng service until the time
comes for exhibition OF her powers. The bark Gem
Of tho Seas has sailed for North Edston whore she will
enforce the blockade. The vandaa, soopo war, com
mander Haggery, leaves tomorrow for New York
for repairs. Her conduct, under his command
particularly, was highly credtabc. She left Hampton
Roads hrtysx hours in advance of the squadron, with
convoy Of twenty five vessels comprising the powder
coal and provision ships, and although delayed on tho
passage by tho slow progress Of Of the sailing yes
sells OF the convoy she arrived in due time to take con
spicuous part in this important contest She was placed
on the rear Of the lnc the Wabash leading, made her
OF conspicuous marks Of the enemy and they
ratified away at her in grand style. She responded
to every shot with interest. Indeed, hot her
fire that the heavy smoke that surrounded her gave rise
70 the idea (Which made known to the commodore)
that the Vandaa fire. All concur in the impress
sion that she was spendisiy worked. Capt Haggerty
deserves and should have of the steam sloops
ofwar. hope to sec him again in these waters in
mand Of such vessel.
On Hilton Head island matters progressing slowly
The troops are all ashore, but they do not
to "fal into the traces" well as
they might. Until discipline, and rigid discipline,
is enforced, might well have an armed mob on
South Cardinals shore rs the present force But we must
make allowance for the turmoil and trouble that marks
hc landing Of forces after weeks life ship board
necessities OF the OCCASION and become good and efficient
soldiers The slight excuses committed by the soldiers
the island when they first landed have very properly
been checked There will be less Of them for the future
curious fact has come to light in regard to the en-
gagcmcnt Of the Seventh Our reconnaissance On Tues
day, considered in the light Of attack by tho
robes, and they sent TO Charleston some very highly
colored reports. They represented our fleet having
made two attempts TO take the batteries but each
warmly contested that our fleet withdrawn Of them
disabled. We had been driven the bar twice and il
appeared to the rebels that would not come over
again. If we did why we would be sunk by the bate
RES the rebels kindly allowing twenty minutes to each
ship before they should forever sink from sight The
reports therefore, OF the defeat Of feet excited the
curiosity Of the Charlcstonians, and many of Them in
GLIDING tho British and Frer Consuls and quito num-
Der Of ladies' the elite Of the city, up the rebel
EotlHu, Nn.it W DC Epleluu
Tor the rebel forces. The result far different from
what they expected When the fleet opened fire on the
batteries and the rebel aotla Commodore Tatnal had
other business TO attend and he with the British and
French Consus, and all the ladies' steamed back to
Charleston at rate that aston.shed even themselves
The Commlssary and Quartermasters of the division
having large and commodous storehouses erected on
Hilton Head TO preserve the immense quantity of pro
visions ready TO be Landed 'FRONT.' transports viii
require two days to complete these buildings but when
finished they will contain all the stores that we have here
dock is 70 be built, alongside of which vessels OF
light draught may be brought. AS it now everything
is conveyed in small boats to point the beach and
then carried distance through the water
by hand TO safer place, whence it is drawn
in wagons TO its destination. This process
involves great deal Of labor is terribly slow and not
little dsecure The weather las been exceedingly pro-
ptoas thus far for this labor, yet very little progress
seems to be made. or course, during heavy weather
the work must be entirely suspended. When porma.
and suitable wharf is ereo.od with all the modern
appliances for dscharging ships it will be a compare
lively easy matter to unload ship but as now ar.
ranged il Is nothing but delay and hard labor All these
things will be changed for the better in due time il ia
TO be hoped.
We have had or two little interviews with the rebels
within day or two past, in which there have been
few shots exchanged, but with particular result. on
either side. The enemy within five or ten miles OF
us, in small detachmcnts. They doubtless receiving
achievements daily, and they may in a short time
combine and present formidable front. We have no
to fear tLat shall be driven out OF the posi-.
tons have acquired, but there does not appear 70
be that active preparation for what must surely come
that the importance Of the petition would call for Lot
Us hope that this will Also bs atosded to in good time
n fa.v tlat ,,to "a
tlat may be excused for alluding to them as have
done.
The Cba.xacoaIoe reeves 70 for New York anil
avail self OF this mode TO send direct 10 the HEaAp
She has but few il any pssecngrs.
Commodore Dupont and General Sherman were " have
visited Beaufort to-day but we've prevented by tive
heavy fog which settled on tine bay until neoriy noon
They will g up tomorrow in gnboat, accompanied by
the Wabashs aunoises WIKI the nahIsren guns shall
accompany tbs expclaa, the results Of which cannot
give until the next stoamsr-probaby the Atantc
Tic weather has been dzhtfl since our arrival here
The climate delicious, and ail the splendors Of tho
Indian summer add beauty 10 SKY sea
and the green shore. Of the bay Magnificent
orahge groves are fond within a short dslans or
our camp and the fruit, which quito abundant Is Of
excellent quality There thousands OF bushels Of
sweet potatoes within limo. upon which our men are
feastng. Cotton and srgur neh tho former White
with bursting bars and tho AAr ripe and golden as
maize to be found the island. Indeed every thing
aont seems 10 be ~ hsealS and satisfactory Us one
could desire There cood be desirahs spot Cor
winter quarters Tor troope. They viii certainly suffer
but little from the cold, il that is the only discomfort IN
this latitude during the winter months May they long
De able 70 hold 1t.
THE NATIONAL SALUTE
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