The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-09
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OUR RESPONDENCE.


NORFOLK. Sept. Z, 1s8i.
The Federal steamer Harriet Lane is re-
ported in Hampton Roads, where she was
towtsI from tho Carolina coast She win
probably soon be furnished with an arma-
ment and coal, to supply the deficiency occa-
siohed by getting aground near Hattcras.
/ learn that the Federal War Departmeut
has determined 60 establish a naval sta lion ut
| Hatteras Inlet, and that large QUANTITIES 81
coal and ammunition will shortly be stored
there. Our government Is acting promptly
with u view 10 disappoint the confident Xppe-
tations of the Iessiins. prevent ther depreda-
tons IN the waters OF Carolina. and TO rout
those who should not have been allowed TO get
pc>srsslon OF the f0ruiications at H1tter2S. 1850
But l viii not give particulars of the move
mruts which are known 10 be in progress.
bihrfcht opinions are expressed relative to
the engagement at Hattpras, and the brave
boys At some Of the forts below our city are
eager Tor u chance to show their Skill az
cunning. Old traney Island will prove Il ter
rer to Ihncoln's ships, should they "enture
within range of our guns.
On the defence OF this small island. now 80
We'll fortified and so handsomely imprc ed,
depended the safety of the ''uld borough aud
Of Portsmouth aud the surrounding country
IN 1913, ana should Lance Ia war tr>sl Is open
upon o ar Qualifications, our safety may again,
IN q great measure. depend upon the StTenIth
ana power Of It's batteries. Now, as in the
last war Wit Great Britain, II is supposed
the enemy lnay attempt a landing At &craP
point on the bay shore; but the attempt,
nearly hGtI a century ago, WAS, uGIoFIiiua te-
~ fer John Buli'S fighting men, made at
traney Island, which. rs Is Woil known. was
defended in manner that reflected lasting
honor upon the noble band Of heroes who
took part in that important battle, ~ wei
a. upon the State and country al large. Iae
bravery and enthusiasm exhibited by cur
small force Cl that occasion. and tae c9ul-
pletr success OF the day, rendered The repuise
one among the most decisive that occurred
during the war. The enemy had an armed
force OF i 800 men, 1900 OF whom succeeded in
landing tW0 miles below the island, and the
action was commenced ny tha- division,
while the landing at the island was tttrln PIT
ed by ,3HH men III fifty large bargcs.
Ihe British fleet. consisting OF twenty YES
SETS, seventy -tnurs, iri&atcs anal transports lay
OF Newport News, aul were in readiness n
cover Tie attack 0i the boats. The quick and
Calling lire by the Ntrgl1aas. the confusion OF
iii" enemy, the !crflhi" eAecut.oH OF lie guns
~ he Island, and tAe h&sty IT treat OF tle cnt.-
1iy forces, are matters Of history which neoC
not tp repeated here.
That eserticnt company, the Petersburg
id2Et Artillery. hiss Iusi Qasscl. through some
al IL" principal Si-srts, with their strong
horses ana polished, gins. Iac men lock well,
ere in fine spirits, and viii do good s,.Tf iee
whenever called 70 Il position upon The battle
field
I saw TO day IN invention recently patent
cd ~ Arthur Han, Il Nir@inl3u, " iri,h VIII
no tio,ibt coIne into general RS. in tie arm. y,
and he held in high estimation in every camp
in which 1t may he adopted and used. IL j.
Il mattress, which can DE readily changed,
by lgcanS Of hinges, hooks. &c. Iitu I table
aud writing desk. A VuiISe ana port folio
aye also included in this admirable. ana CON
VcElrnt Cort1iNdnce for camp life: and the
Whole arrangement is so com pact rs 10 pre-
sent, when packed up. which requires but n
few moment Is, the appearance OF = small shall
low box. The invention is prouCUnecd by
officers and Others to b. the very best thing
that has yet been made for the u@e and COM
fort OF the ARMY in camp and the Inventor
VIII no GOubt be highly rewarded Tor his in
genulty.
There We're heavy showers of rain here yes
tCrday and last evening, attended with a con-
siderable electric display To-day the wealth
CT IS very hot and outtry.
The Richmond papers are eagerly sought
after. atd purchased. and pcFuSrd with great
interest. The cheerful noises Of The cIan0-
r"us and dinsy news boys are heart in every
direction, annoEncing great battles ANA @lori-
Gus victories achieved b. the ia,neible forces
of the South. G.