Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-03
The Fort Efat1cras Anair-inother Ac-
count.

followers?
The Fort Nattcras Affair Another Ac-
count.
The Goldsboro' Tribune issues a small
extra" dated Friday, which We annex
We had not in our last issue sufficient re-
liable information TO announce the fact that the
enemy have taken tho forts and forces at Hat
teras. The main fort, Fort Hatteras, is at a
point commanding Hatteras Inlet. Fort Clark
is a small battery two miles north Of the
former, and lies On the ship channel. The
chief Commander was Col. W. F. Martin,
Colonel Of the 7th N. G. Volunteers. The
troops in both forts were under the command
of Mai. W. S. G. Andrews, of Goldsboro'.
The attack was made on Wednesday morn
ing at s o'clock and kept up till II o'clock, A.
NJ, on Thursday. Eleven Of the enemy's yes
sells were engaged in the bombardment. Fort
Clark was captured first, and Fort Hatteras at
the time named above, as that Of the close OF
the cannonaGe. From GOO to 500 prisoners
were taken by the enemy. Among them is
Col. Martin, Mai. Andrews and Commodore
Barron, son of the celebrated Commodore Of
the killed and wounded we have no account at
this time. but expect further details before we
put this Extra to press,
For this disastrous result somebody is to
blame. Who that somebody is must remain
a subject for future inquiry. In the mean
time let US not hastily censurc any of those
engaged in the arrangement or execution Of
this affair. In ignorance Of the truth, we may
cenSure the bravest and the best.
We lock for much good to com ont Of this
present evil. We do not know the designs Of
the enemy. IF they intend to demonstrate an
invasion, let them come, if they can, we say
the Confederates will teach them how TO 90, as
they have in every case Of conflict, Of any im-
portance. since the first inroad Of the ruf1anly
host. They have the advantage Of US in the
marine, that may sHulk about our coast and
annoy us-but let them come in contact when.
ever they dare, and we have TO fears for the
result. This event will perhaps give our boys
something to 10, who are ready and anxious to
do something.
FROM RALEIGH.
The STANDARD" Of Saturday, says:
On Tuesday last. Gov. Clark received a dis
patch from Gen. Huger, at Norfolk, stating
that two steam frigates, eight armed vessels,
With other small craft. had left Old Point on
Monday, and steered South. The impression
was they designed an attack upon our coast.
Governor Clark atpnce ordered the 7th Regi.
ment Of State troops, commanded by Col. Camp
bell, to Newborn. On Wednesday, a despatch
received via Newborn, that the fleet had
anchored off Fort Hatteras.
On Thursday afternoon, an intense feeling
created here. by the additional announce.
ment that Fort Hatteras bad been captured by
the Fcderals-that the guns Of the fort were
at an early period Of the day. From
these rumorS, additional ones have been manrl-
featured, and the most serious results are said
to have occurred. At this writing, nothing is
known here as to the result. We
nineteen cannon mounted at that point,
with about 500 troops. The force of the Fed
erals is variouSly estimated at from 1000 to
s, 900. We doubt if they had more than 1000,
if that, as more could not we'll have been
spared from Old Point.
It is, however, quite certain, that according
to our predictions and warning for months,
our coast is menaced, if not successfully in
vaded. IF we are not prepared fully to meet
the foe at the entrance Of our inlets, it is not
the fault Of the Standard" We have labored
to direct the attention of the gov
to the absolute necessity of full pre-
If there be blame let 1t fall where
it ought. -.
But Sc must not give way 10 complaints. We
must up and at them, and drive them from our
coast. Gov. Clark will do his utmost to effect
that object speedily, and we have no doubt
President Davis will promptly meet the case.
There is no time for delay. We hope aud be-
Iieve our friends in the Eastern counties will
rally promptly to resist the Lincoln hirelings::
Let them be cool, provident, determined and
Watch the enemy's movements, and
be sure to provide against the tampeTlng with
Ind the near approach OF the enemy to your
personal property. Removed beyond his reach
It the first indication Of his approach to their
n min land