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

never gathered together. Thcrc is no hurry and hustle,
bat everything GOES w finely All have great respect
Tor our Commodore from flag captains " messenger
boys, are loud N their praises Of naval leader All
arc anxirs 10 tight and three O'Clock tho feet viii get
under way, AM Il nothing happens tho bah viii open at
about four O'clock returned TO the Maianzas at two
oecck, GIL ~ On my board Of the Star Of the
South. Colonel Serll and his in good spirits and
ANXIOUS to get shore
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIGHT.
At four O'Clock the Wabash, followed by the Sisqne-
hanna and several Or tn smaller gunboas started up to
open Tie fight bat II decided not to attack tonight
and jrsl they were about to give them broadside
TIE Wabash grounded on spot not known of, and this
lite aInir at once had the effect of throwing out
tho signals to return to anchorage out Of tho
enemys range. AT six O'Clock tho ships were all
at anchor with the light draught gunboats in advanced
position to act pccts just the fleet were anchor
ng The Hilton Head battery fred two guns in quick sue
cession hut as the ships paid attention il they did
not fire any more
This day closes with an immense amount OF work ac-
compiished the channels have been buoycd and very
heavy frgate and large fleet put in battle array II ia
wonderful to see how much activity and splendid nautical
skill has been displayed by naval officers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. o-This day comes in with very
strong breeze and qhte swell the harbor SO much So
am afraid that shall be able to do much as i. s
almost impossible for heavy screw frgate to be ma
nDuvred under such circumstances. The Ericsson
r. b. Forbes, with several othor vessels came in to-day
We have given up the hopes Of again seeing the ferry
boats O. NJ Petit, Bslvidsrc, Union and Oscsols.
SIX MARINES DROWNED.
We know the Peerless and Governor are lost. In the
Former all the savcd whe in the latter case
six Of the marines persisted in attempting pass from
her to the hohcan, which saved the remainder. The
rebel naval vessels and transports have been in
sight all day the latter being engaged bringing troops
from Beaufort and Savannah. There has no move
ments in tho feet to-day worthy OF notice. At Hve
O'Clock the wind moderated down, and tho bands on
board of the different vessels envencd and checred the
scene by playing patriotic airs There be the
worry best spirits prevailing board OF all the trans
ports. must tolfoss that there 10 impaticnce
manifested but those who have charge Of the aas Of
the expedition know well what they about and they
will not act until everything Is in proper order.
THURSDAY, Nov. IA lovcer morning has not dawned
upon this bay in many week. tho water was as smooth
tho surface Of mirror and there scarcely enough
wind to blow the smoke from gun, should 1t be fred
Al seven O'Clock the meal pennants hoisted the
war vessels showing plainly that breakfast was an hour
N advance Of the usual time. That looked like work at
an early hour At hafpast O'Clock there were no
less than rebel heats in sight, one Of which rccog
nHed as tho General Cinch, so vol known in matters
pertaining TO Charleston affairs. AT nine O'Clock the sig
nal for weighing anchor flying and in obedience to il
the anchors quilted their muddy beds being hove
up by The brawny hands Of jolly tars who were fairly
aching for ngla. After little necessary evolutions,
they started in the following order
TIE LINE OF BATTLE
MAIN sorAiRoN FLAMING SQUADRON.
Wabash. Bienvlc
Susqaehanna. Seneca
Nohlcan. Curlew.
Seminole. Augusta
Tawnee Penguin.
Unadila. r. b. Forbes
Ottawa.
Pembina.
Vnnda'ia
towed by the Isaac Smith,
The main squadron were TO do the fighting at the bat
tories, while the Ranking squadron drive Of the
rebel boats Subsequently portion OF both squadrons
took up an enfading position above the battery then
did good service, keeping up incessan fire while the
large ships were shifting their position. Those little
beats did fight manfuy, and the names OF their com.
mandcrs will be handed down to future generations as
brave and noble men.
As they steamed slowly up the bay the houses and rig
gng Of tie transports were crowded with anxious specta
tors After the feet had como up distance the Van
DALAI towed by the Isaac Smith proceeded up to Join in
the night BY this time the rebel boats were putting
themselves in position while Of their transports,
down from Beaufort started the bay at full speed
evident that they began that we were coming
after them In right good earnest As the vessels stood
up the bay the transports weighed anchor and followed up
as to give the officers better view Of the coming fight
THE FIGHT OPENS IN EARNEST.
The Matanzas occupied splendid position thanks to
her captain. Just we had anchored which at Ave
minutes before ten O'Clock, the Hilton Head battery
opened fire on the Wabash in three minutes after on
other shot from the battery Now the cheers arose from
all the Transports tho ball had opened Still the ships
stood and did not apparently notice the efforts Of the
rebels until the Wabash came in good range with the face
Of the battery, when she fired shell at them which
struck close TO the battery in few minutes tho Wabash
opened smart fire. throwing her shells into the woods,
where The rebels were epcamped in force After firing
few guns to ascertain the range she opened broadsidc
fire on both batteries, which Of the finest sights
ever witnessed in this country. Now the troops did
cheer. II was hearty and long. The other vessels
now opened their fire, and the shells fell thick
and fast into the battery Tho rebel steamers now opened
smart Gre, and tho subject Of general remark at
tho fine shots they made. The small gunboats now
steamed RAPIDLY ahead, and opened on them with their
and eleven inch pivot guns At fifteen minutes past
O'Clock the fire so hot that they Up helm and
started for Broad river the gnnboats chasing them By
this time the shells bursting in the Bay Point bat
u
rebels replied with rapdity and great execution.
CHANGE IN POSITION.
The flagship and her division rapidly drawing up
to tho point around which they turn SO that
they could down along the shore and engage the
ton Head battery, wlc the small gunboats took up
independent positions, aud battered away at Bay
Point and the rebel naval vessels. As the Wabash
turned, so that her broadside could bear upon
tho rebel feet, she opened upon them, and soon
them up the river for time at least. About this
time the van'a!a up in range and she delivered
splendid broadsde to the Bay Point rebels several OF her
shells making the sand ny inside Of the works She
kept up CALLING fire upon them until out Of reach when
she devoted her attention to the rebel navy. During
this time the Wabash, susquchanna and Benville had
around, and were close upon the Hilton Head bat
terry. All eyes upon these vessels especially we
saw plainly that they steering to within
six hundred yards Of the robels' guns, Of which
we knew excellent riHed pieces Of the most ap-
proved patterns. We expected great doings and will
guarantee that were not disappointed the sequel
will show On they came, little world in themselves
but the flagship seemed to be the on which al,
placed their hopes for grand sight.
TIE FIGHT CONTINurs