Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-19


make public acknowledgncnt Of bis entire eennsnda-
ton Of the coolnsss, discipline skill aud CALAMITY dn-
played BY the ofsers and men under his command, In
the capture Of the batteries on Hilton Head and Bay
Point, after action Of four hours duration.
The Flag Officer fully ympsthsss with the officers and
Of bis squadron IN the satisfaction they must feel st
seeing the ensign Of the Uaon flying more In the
State Of South Oarons which has been the chief pro
moer Of the wicked and unprovoksd rebellion they have
been called upoa 70 suppress.
(signed) 8. +; Dc Posf.
Flag 0fHcer Commanding
South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Flagship Wa6ash.
OFF Hitox Heed, Port Royal Har6or, Nov 9, 1851.
sIr Since w,iing my Official dispatch, have sent
eunbeas 70 take possession Of Beaufort 70 protect the
inhabsns but regret 10 tay they have ted, and the
town u abandoned 70 the negroes sportsd to me - 10
lavless condition.
The light vessels which hoped to save were destroy
ed on the deseron Of the forts BY the rebels The post
offices we're visited and number Of documents letters
&C., obtained. have covered Soul Creek, mouth Of
Broad River, and have cut Oh this communication DO
tween Charleston and Savannah.
Respectfully your obedisnt servant
IL Do PoEf.
Flag Oflcer Conmanding
South Adanie Blockading Squadron.
Hon. GiDEoN WILLIS,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
Flagship Wabash, of Hilton Heed,
Port Royal H. r6or, Nov 8. 1861.
Sir: have to report the following Casualties 10 the
action Of yesterday n the capture OF the batteries o.
Hilton Head and Bay Poiot:
Wa5aah.- Killed, l-Thomss Jackson, (eoxswaln,)
captain Of gun. Slightly wounded, a-Alfred Hornby,
('ssman,) ard William wall (',.Isn; c.. N q,
VIM Price, ga coal hesver.) Wounded severely, l.
Samuel r. Smart, list class boy Wounded slightly,
-Psrick Dugan, 70 8 and Samuel Holbreok, (2d Or
Pavnes.-Killed, 2-tGo Kelley, 70. 81 W. II. Fiiz.
SssS @ i.s. issos a.a.s
M,iican.-Kiled, John A. whittemore, (ad ASST
Eng.) Wounded seriously, s-W. Thompson, a.c
yburn, (Aot'g MASTERY and Sherman Bscom, 70
Wounded slightly. maryland Ou,hbert( Ass'tE'g,
Joo. O. Ptman, Masters hate) Juo. W. ToSnssnd, 70.
s onaa s-Isn sss..riet nseols.u, Alexander
Chambers. Wounded slightly, S--Pster Murphy, Alex
ander Fivsy, VIM Glchrist.
Seminole "A few slightly wounded; not reported.
Total killed, 8 wounded seriously, wounded sight-
", II. Total killed and wounded, 81. o.
have the honor be- respectfully, your obedent ser
want y. DUPONT
Flag Officer Commanding
South Atlantic Bl'ckading Squadron.
Hon. GIpKoE WrLLs,
Secretary Of the Navy.
wAaAsH, 9th Nov, Port Royal, 8 O.
NJ DEAR Ma Fox Daring the dishearening events
Of passage my faith gave way, but at some mo-
m snts Il seemed almost appalling On the other hand
p,rmi no eaion at yet Icannot refrain tell
log you that il has been more complete than ever could
have believed.
have been too fatigued to send detailed official
count Of the battle Ny report Is full up the oft
I'd thirk will interest you bpt had tp content my.
self with succnct account which thipk VII be liked
veil as more detailed narrative. This will however,
forward 10 time for the Secrstary's report.
I kept underway, made three turna, though passed
FIVE times between the forts. had ainking division
Of fvs ships to va'ch old Tatsus. who had sight small
and swift steamers ready to pounce upon any Of ours
should they be disabled.
could get none of my big frigates up thought the
Sabine would have gotten clsar-to the st. Lawrence
sent no word and the Savannah was blown on / do
not rgre It now except on their account believe my
plan was clever Istood against the tide and had the
management the better In consequences.
Their confidence was extreme that they could drive US
away. They fought bravely and the ME guns never
missed An s0pound rifle shot vent through our main
mast 10 the very centre, making awful hole. They
aimed at our Bulge where they knew they would make
hole Luckiyf shot in the center let water into the
after magazine, but swed perhaps sIhundredsves By
Keeping underway and being 10 30 close.
We found their lights graduated at 400 yards When
they once broke, the stampede was intense, and not
gun was spiked. 10 truth, never conceived Of such
a Ere as that Of this ship on is second turn, and
am told that lis effect upon the spectators out
side of her intense. learn that when they cav
tas Gag flying shore the troops we're powerless 70
cheer but wept General Sherman deeply affected,
aad the sodiefs are loud and unstnting In their pres
sions Of admiration and gratitude. The works ere most
scisntA ally constructed and there nothrg like "Wal
ker" on the Potomac.
did not allow the victory To check our ardor, bat
despatched some vessels under Cspain Ii, over the
m. L. la,o D.,
save the light vessels but they fred instantly after
the surrender.
Besutcrt i, deserted. The negroes are Wild with joy
and revenge. They have been shot GOWN, they say,
like dogs, because they would not 60 Of With their mas
trs
have already boat at Sewell Creek, and the com.
muncsi ton between Savannah and Charleston Is cut Of
GENERAL sHERHANS REPORT.
General aerman in bis report to heaGg larters, eI.
plains aud sends copies Of his various orders from the
NIB rkation of his army until landing at Beaufort
Beyond that time he communicates nothing. He says
he ,nded only after the REDUCTION Of all three Of the
forts by the navy. as BY agreement bewefn himself and
Gen. Shel@,n. Hs also speaks 10 the highest conceive
BILE er Of the gallant and eiosnt conduct OF the Navy
10 attacking and reducing the three forts.
THE DRAYroS BRoTRERs.
General Drayion, who commanded the Rebel forces
IL the recent acton of Port Royal and Beauregard s
the brother Of Commander Drsyton who so CALAMITY
conmhnutu olc C our sPenuu Bun-ooalb 10 TIE acton
They bombarded each other Q! great rate. They are
the Of the late Col DraytoD distinguished South
0Golins member Of Congress.
ANOTHER psFrsGpIsaKD SOUTH pARoLNIAS IN TIE &C
Iioa.
Commander Stesdman, U. g. n, Who commanded Q
division of feet 10 the battle Of Port Royal, ns-
tive and citizen Of South Carolina.
oKs. rHoxAs A NORRIS. OF INDIANA.
This distinguished officer Is nov here. 1t 10 btIeve1
that he is abou. to bs made Mi, General Of three
years volunteers.
FROM WASHINGTON.
COL JOHN cocuRiSE on THE War.
WARRINGTON, Nov. 10 Col. John Cochrane delivered
an address 70 hi, regiment to-day 10 the presence Of Be-
creary Cameron and other distinguished gentlemen. TIE
most important point in bis argument vas 10 Nition to
the treatment Of slaves during the present contest He
said I've should every In our power to spbdue
the rebellion. We should take their cotton and sell IL or
barn IL IS might be best aud sez, their and NUM-
tons Of Confscae their propery aud when neoes