The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-02
FROM NORFOLK.


NORFOLK, Aug. 30, la O'Clock, p. n.
A heavy canuonade 10 now progressing
IN Hampton Roads bstwesn the Federal
steam frigass Savannah and the steam tug
Harmony, from this city-the latter tss ting
some powerful rif1ed cannon. From the
cupola Of the city hall I distinctly saw
the fash and smoke of the guns, and the loud
reports are plainly heard in every part Of the
city. The firing from the Savannah was very
rapid, and she occasionally tire " q shell. I
saw, also, considerable smoke rising above
Newport News. 1t Is reported that an en-
gagement has also commenced between Sew
eil's Point and one Of the Federal ships but
this req uirss confirmation. I cannot give
further particulars In time for tho mail.
The news from Hatteras causes much ex-
element here, and prompt measures will no
doubt be taken TO assist in driving away the
vandalS that have landed on the soil Of North
Carolina. do not deem 1t expedisnt, how
ever, to mention all know about the action
taken here In relation. 20 the movement of
troops, &C., although it y quite certain that
there Will be further news of hot work at the
strong point alluded to in a very short time
The Old North State is now fully aroused, and
she will not long submit to the intrusion of
Picayune Butler and the depredations CT his
hungry minions upon her rich fields, extern
sive grazing lands, aud productive vineyards
of Catawba and ScupperEong.
am panied to announce tho death Of James
dickson, of the Granville 4rays, I'd Rexi.
men. North Carolina volunteers. He died
yesterday, and this morning, at an early hour.
the remains, attended by an attachment OF
his company, were onveyed to the cars Of the
Ssaboard and Roanoke Railroad to be for.
warded to his relatives.
We have had here recently very heavy
showers Of rain, WITCH some think will rom
der this section sickiy. There need be, how
ever, but little apprehension on this account.
as 1t has been ofton noticed here that q wet or
radny season in July and August Is not often
followed by unhealthfulnees In the fall. The
weather to-day is bright, clear, and hot.
The lovers of good hsh can now enjoy to
their entire satisfaction the nne, large and
savory piica.ory productions Of our waters.
trout and other varieties, fresh and flutter.
ing, and which are sold at prices to suit the
times.
Of beef, mutton, poultry and vegetables.
there are plentiful supplies, and I hear but
little complaint about prices. Bacon, lard.
coffee, sugar and butter are scarce ard high
bnt enougrstill to supply all who can AFFORD
to pay high prices q.
NORFOLK, August 31st, 1891
N0damage was done to the Harmony dur
ing the battle yesterday, between that little
steamer and the Federal steam .frirate Sa.
yannah; Whether or not tho Savannah was
damaged, cannot ascertain. But it IL re-
ported that several of the shells struck her
and that she was considerably Injured. The
fight lasted about one hour, and was wit.
messed by large number Of the citizens OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth, who could see the
steamers and the flre and smoke OF tho battle.
the explosion Of shells, &C., from the tops OF
the houses.
The confirmation Of the report of the di.as.
ter at Hatteras causes profound sensation
here. Some of the Officers taken prisoners -
the Yankees are well Known citizens Of MOI :
folk It Is greatly regretted that the point
taken by the Federal troops had not been
better prepared with men, guns and ammu-
milton. Now, 1t has become necessary to gst
rid Of the vandals a. quickly ~ possible.
: Gentlemen. who arrived hore last night
from Nswbern, North Carolina, conflrm nc
ur plsasent Intelligence which has been re-
ceived BY telegraph relative to tho result OF
1T no men, Charles Spence and VIM. Lesrv.
kAiling from Norfolk, and who arrived - II.
York In the Esderal ship 0roollyn. made
their escape and Atartod on foot from IL last
named city ON the 5th " the present nonth.
After walk ine about 400 miles tkroueh lorest
hArdships-hanger. thirst. fatigue, ard ths
sc0y ching heat Of the sun--&hev euccoe<ind n
reaching here this morning, stopping &c HaI.
timore, gotng thence TO the Easteyn ahoro Of
Virginia, thsncs 70 Oohb's aland. and finally
IN which SONS ladies and gentlemen had a,
cured passage 1T . high price,. TAey tai 81
arrests, hsirbreadth escapes. and tArillIne "A !.
ventures during thair toilsome end rainful
journey. .nomsward bonad," sld tkEDuth
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