The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-14
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nence treated by with silent contempt. Throwing
ACCORDION Of gunboas the bay bay, just below
batteries to prevent the rebel from running
down TO and firing upon The crowded transports cluster
MIG together the bar the nag ship lay quietly at an
anchor for the night Tomorrow We look for stirring
smcs II a storm does not arise TO preyen. the aeet
from operating. Tho battery at Hilton Head viii be-
attacked by the feet, and II slcnccd q land.
ing will be effected by General wrght's and
and General Stevens brigades and enlrenched camp
constructed, which viii BIO large and strong enough to
protect the large force which will occupy serve A.
base Of operations Once occupied have
toecments as are necessary To make successful winter
campaign IN South Carolina Georgia. and tho cotton State
ucnesally
wEDxrsDAr, Nov. ., 1891.
A RREEzE.
During the night still breeze sprung up from tho
southwest and blew sharply alho day until sunset get
Sing up much that have been impossible
70 have used the boats necessary landing troops
1hs day wore away without enectny anything tho
compcticn Of preparations days work before us
The Ericsson, with Aamons light battery board 70,
badly aground yesterday and lay very easy posi-
Sion on point near the bar whore she remained until TO-
day, whom sAe was gotten on by her
same across the bar.
TIE REBEL STEAMERS AGAIN.
Tho rebel steamers very busy during thu dry In
stunning and down the river touching this point and
shsn AZ shAt and keeping sharp look the fecs
that they engaged portion Of the night and day
Throwing rcinfcrcemsns upon tho islands, have every
ssason TO suppose They either Savannah or
Charleston and return wkh troops in twelve hours Our
9ehy in beginning operation have been taken Ad
vantage Of by tho rebels they have ten or
sweye thousand men 10 meet we can once drive
shsm from their dsences and effect Judgement their
works, We can hold agains, South Carolina with such
additional works shall throw up.
FINE WEATHER AGAIN.
The evening Is fair, and delicious breeze comes In
rrom tho shore, with every prospect OF calm and aug
picious Az the win begin carly al retro
~ scasonabe hour tonight and the quiet Of an artu
nal night rests the immense feet and the rebel
shores
TENTH DAY. =
Ar ANCHOR, OFF FoRr WALKER
HnToS HEAD, ). G., Thursday, Nov. Z, 1851.
THE ATTACK,
VRB NAVY AT ITS OLD WORK AND DOING IT'S DUTY
This has been day Of glorious SUCCESSES 1t has ad led
another brilliant page to the history of the American
Navy shows conclusvey that the Navy lost none
OF its powers TO for Itself new aud more lofty TO-
putaton and to safely guard and protect the aurels
encirced it after the brilliant the Revolution
and the OF lsl2. Our officers are as brave As
Chivalrous as gallant those whose adorn tho
Early history Of the little navy that disputed Old Eng
hnds claim to entire dominion over every sea-
and who demanded fought for aud obtained q
.fall recognition Of glorious flag every land and
On every sea- The result Of oday's conflict ADDS the
name of Dupont to that list which the names OF
Paul Jones, Decatur Porter cambridge and Hull and no
more worthy could BIO added. II is the SYNONYM
Of daring bravery, GOODNESS and chivslry to the
STORY
THE EARLY MORN AND THREATENING SKY
The morning dawned beautifully, but before sunrise
She wind had get in from the northeast and the heaven.
were obscured by light clouds that presagod gale The
signs grew and more cherries until nine O'Clock
whom tho wind changed.
AT NINE O'CLOCK THE SKY CLEARS.
At this hour the wind slowly shifted TO the west and
southwest again. and the horizon began 70 clear
mp, whio the SUI rays grew more genial,
and every indication mott favorable.
UNDER wAY-A FINE GROUP
Signals for getting under way then displayed from
She flag ship, and in few minutes the Wabash had her
anchor up and steaming at a moderate mace |
mp the bay in tho direction OF tho rebel bate. |
Pies. The Susqnehanna Immediately go, under wav,
and closely followed the flag ship The remainder Of the
squadron, consisting Of the Pawnco Seminole Mohican,
Pocahontas Ottawa, Seneca Pembna, Unadiila Clrew,
Isaac Smith, Benvie, Augusta Florida and tho soop.
of-war Vandaiia followed closely after Tue sIoopofwar
Dale in tow Of tho Mercury, outside to watch
Affairs over the bar
TIE VESSELS IN FIGHTING TRIM.
The spectacle presented by the feet the immense
squadron steamed slowly up the flashing the
broad hay magnacen,y grand. The flag ship led
She van, her topmass and p-gallant yards housed
shoppers placed in her rigging and everything could
eerve as target to the enemy moved aad placed below
The susquchanna also in close fighting tim while
Ill the gunboats were prepared for the fray,
SILENCE on SHORE.
No of life could be the ehel shora- and
only and then could the flash ruskct barrel be
dscened the parapets OF the battery by the aid OF
strong glass. All silence the shores, but rebel
flags aunted over the batteries showing enemy
were there, ready for the onset.
THE FIRST sALrTE.
The feet sailed on without gun being fred unit |
quarter Of ten when fash, followed by puff of white
smoke, that rolled up Ike accnd, was over the
'sbel battery At Hilton Head and after what seemed 70
be an age Of waiting duh heavy boom came over tho
water, and CLEAN Of spray the Wabash in
The bay and the opening gun Of tho days fight had been
AIRED.
NOT REPLIED TO.
Tie shot fell far short, and response was made BY
The fleet, and no attention paid TO it.
THE SECOND GUN But NO DAMAGE
second Hash was seen, another cloud of smoke a |
second dead thug heard, and again the sAo, fell
harmlcssy in the water.
THE FLEET OUT OF RANGE
The fleet running Up the eastern side and were
cut Of range and the battery remained silent for time
THE BAY POINT BATTERY OPENS FIRE-ruE wAn.su
RELIES.
But few moments elapsed before the Bay Poin, bat,
ssry opened fire. and this replied TO by the Wabash
but the shells fell short and burst harmessly in the air
PASSING SALUTE.
shortly tho Wabash had steamed In range and Bay
Point battery opened sharply upon her. the shots being
.fnd nj sho halls obi
% the ship. The Wabash returned the fire with
vehemcnce and the shells began to drop and about
che rebel battery, in fine STYLE She did not stop en-
gage the enemy but merely gave them tho compliment
f passing salute She out Of fire, she ran
well mp the bay in order to turn and on the
western shore to engage the Hilton Head battery which
seemed to be the most formidable aud certainly The
most desirable to obtain.
TIE OTHER VESSELS FOLLOW SUIT.
Tho sasqaehanna and the vessels following oil passed
under the BAY Point basry's 1re and it in return
prQf q tlots