Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-08-20
THE COMMANDMENT OF GALVESTON.

by the OAlVeetOn NtDsJ we learn tnAb III COL
sequence Of the approach of the schooner Dart
of the enemy's muequito fleet, within two miles
of the batteries OF Galveston, on the Sd inst
the blockaders having been warned they would
be fred upon if they came within range, two
batteries, ona at the foot of fremont street and
the other at the foot OF Twentieth street, were
promptly manned by Capt Schneider's Turner
Rifles aud opened fire, and after five shots from
the schooner and six from the batteries, the
cannonade ceased without injury on either side,
and the schooner moved out Of range.
According TO the Netos, there was q differ
ence of opinion among the citizens as to the
wisdom Of the challenge to the enemy-the
older people considering IL useless aemonstra-
tion, calculated to expose the cityto retaliation;
which, by the younger and more ardent, the
mornings proceedings were enthusiastically ap.
proved-the close approach Of the Dart, after
warning, being considered justification enough
for commencing the engagement. What
followed in the afternoon is thus related by the
Netcs:
The Dart came sailing down in front af the
batteries, doubtless to draw their FIRE, but Of no
avail. The steamer had almost come to stand
STILL She was within range, and seemed to
dare attack. She had not long to wait. Col.
Moore sighted No. at her, and 10 n moment
after the white smoke rose above the breast
works, and the laundering report that shook the
earth and filled the air, announced that the con.
test had begun. f
All eyes now turned to the steamer. In a
minute, puff Of white smoke issued from her
bow, as she still continued to move slowly on;
the report rang out, and then the sharp hum oi
q shell was distinctly heard.
Again, again and again this slow interchange
Of shots took place, the intervals pretty regu.
larly between each. Our fret shots we're deliv.
cred steadily, and ,evidently with care; they
were in lire and went near the propeller each
time, and one struck so near her, amidships
that from various parts Of the city, far dis
tant from each other, as we have since learned
the remark was simultaneous; That hi'
her!"
Capt. Alden now began, however-much ia
our mingled astonishment and indignation--tc
fire shells over the city. He had endeavored to
enflade the guns In the batteries, but his gunners
failed 10 hit either the sand-bags or the men
around and near them. He doubtless then be.
thought him that, as he had succeeded 80 well In
opening ladies' letters. he would be as triumph.
ant In frightening or injuring some Of our women
and children. May his name be infamous for
the dastardIy deed. sl-'1
= Several large shells exploded high In the air,
the pieces flying in all directions, far and near.
One piece traversed the roof Of Mr.. Taukers,
ley's house, one square In the rear Of Mr..
Browns and General Nichols residence, on
Brcadway. II went through the outer plank
wall into the yard. We heard piece Of il
falling at the south side of the Public Square,
penetrating the roof and floor Of Mr.. Dixie
mans portico; and an entire bomb ut Mr.. Gloss
foundry niece going 70 the First Ward Mar