The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29
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The long expected fight at Pensacola
commenced on the 22d. We give all the
dispatches that have reached us. I
Mobile, Nov. 22.-The enemys guns at
Fort Pickens opened or us at half past 0
O'Clock this morning. sea'e ..
Gen. Bragg is slowly returning fire.
There are only two Federal irigates
there. No particulars yet. The fight goes
bravely on.
The Niagara and Colorado are the only
vessels there engaging Fort McRae.
Mobile, Nov. 23,--A special to the Ad.
vertiser, from Pensacola, yesterday, saws
Fort Pickens opened on the gunboat
Helms and the transport steamers Times
and Cpshman-the two latter lying ut the
central wharf. The Helms was in the
basin. The federals fired q number of
guns before the batteries replied, when
the ball fairly opened. The excitement
was intense.
The Helms quit the basin undera show
er Of shot and shell, and proceeded to
Town Point, opposite the city, at IL o.
clock. She arrived at the wharf, report
ing that il was not certain whether the
land batteries or Pickens had opened the
ball. eia'f' 1850 sHHl rrs 'Us.1 te.
The Times occupied her old position,
apparently unhurt. r-
The Colorado and Niagara and gun
boat were bombarding Fort McAae.
The negro crew of the steamer Helms
have arrived, and report her to be within
range of the enemy's guns
The enemy threw shot through the hos
pital, doing no injury, at 4 o'clock, p. NJ.
A gentleman from Warrington reports
one or two killed at the navy yard, and
some of the buildings were injured. The
wife of sergeant major was killed in the
yard.
A dispatch says our guns and batteries
were upiniured The firing was still hea-
Wy on both sides. The irigates had chang
ed their positions and were not'discerni-
BILE from the city.
Latsr.--A special dispatch to the Adj
vertiser and Register. dated at Pensacola,
8o'clock, r. NJ, yesterday, says that the
cannonading ceased at 8 o'clock. Y. IA.
sThe Confederate loss was four killed
and ten wounded Among tho latter was
Col. Vellipigue, of Georgia. 90. r
Gen. Bragg feels the utmost confidence
in the result, as his forces are fighting
with the greatest zeal and gallantry.
But two Federal ships were engaged
OTHERS were reported in sight and advanc-
ing. The report, however, lacks confir-
nation. =, itsI..i., ... ....t...
The loss of the enemy has not been as
certained. co. 90. -.i1 .rsrs.,g. .....
The firing was recommended this morn
ing. .--i sIt' e .'-. I.# aI4.s..
The Fight at Pensacola.--Further
s.ss7s6 ria Particulars. o.t .a
Mobile, Nov. 24.-The Advertisers PEN
sacola correspondent of yesterday says
that the steamer Time had escaped and
arrived safely. Our loss up to / o'clock
was five killed and twelve wounded.
HALr-PAsr NINE p. N-The cannonad-
ing is continued tonight, presenting
magnificent spectacle. Several bombs
exploded over and near Gen. Bragg and
Gladden's staff, injuring no one. Gen.
Bragg was constantly greeted wherever
he went. Three batteries of Louisiana
infantry, commanded by Capts. Wheat,
Batheller and Lieut. Maeder, greatly dis
tinguished themselves, and Capt Van
Betheysen's marine battery is entitled to
the distinction for great efficiency. One
of the enemy's ships, it is thought, was
severely damaged yesterday. She has
not fired a gun to-day. The Niagara is
the only vessel engaged to-day, but three
frrgates are in sight. Some old buildings
were burned by the enemy's hot shot,
but the loss amounts to nothing. The
shot passed through the hospital, but in
,jured none, as the sick had been removed.
A number of shells has fallen in Fort
Pickens, and it is believed with much
effect. The enemy's sand batteries are
playing on the navy yard. Billy Wilson's
batteries take no part in the fight. Our
loss in killed and wounded is sixteen.
A Pensacola press dispatch of this
morning says the firing ceased at four
this morning, and was not renewed up to
halfphst ten.
Several buildings in Warrington were
burned. The Niagara is reported as dis
abled. There are six ships outside.
From Pensacola via. Richmond.
80 Richmond, Nov. 24.-The firing at Pen.
sacola on both sides yesterday gradually
ceased at night.
b. Col. Nillipigue was wounded in the
arm sllSutiy, Dut edlldully reHhdiueu NJ
his post as commander at Fort McRae.
p No casualties yesterday. The navy
yard was but little injured.
The town of Warrington was set on fire
by Federal shell. III. .g....t...J
The above dispatch, Substantially Off
oial, was dated Pensacola, six O'Clock
yesterday evening. 20 .ssi 'a'
Richmond Nov. 25.--One general ex.
preston OF praise is proclaimed for Gen.
Bragg and his glorious forces near Pensa-
cola, for their prudent, gallant and noble
conduct on Friday and Saturday in de-
Tending our lines and assailing the enc
my's posts and ships.
The President, Cabinet, heads of de-
partments, citizens, and every class of
people in all sections, are all eloquent in
praises of our noble commander and
troops. '"--bH. .. nl' l.
Barancas, Nov. 24-Gen. Bragg has
just completed an inspection of all our
batteries and forts. The slight damage
inflicted is fully repaired, and we are
stronger than before the fight We have
damaged the enemy-struck their ships
and driven them off. Our troops are en-
'thusiastic. We need no addition. We
did not have a soldier even wounded on
yesterday. There is no fighting to-day.
IiA 1T ~ t''" BY AUTHORITY.
Macon, Nov. PA dispatch from Capt.
Geo. A. Smith, al, the Water Battery be-
low Fort McRea. states that in this Com