Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-13
The Battle at Port Royal
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THE FIGHT.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.-The Inquirer has
the following from fortress Monroe, derived
from rebel sources -
In anticipation OF the arrival Of the great
expedition, the rebels had been engaged erect
ing batteries upon point at HiltOn's Head,
tnd opposite on a npc! OF land The principal
fertilization, Oh lliiton's Head was denOmlnut.
ed tort Walker, and was situated on low land,
and partially concealed by trees and under
brush Adjoining il were other batteries OF
smaller size but 50 connected as TO prove
formidable bar to the entrance Of vessels.
Fort Brauregard was Of considerable lmpora
tauce, having been mounted with heavy guns.
The garrison is believed to have been South
ClrOlua rcpinculs, with several additional
regiments sent from Richmond. Ine bait res
at Bay Point, opposite H,ltons Head, were
equally formidable.
Inside of Port Royal entrance, behind the
batteries, lay the fleet OF Com. Iatuail, con
sisting only Of small vessels carrying Il lew
heavy guns, but principally light ones. Tugs
constituted the greater portion OF the feet;
many OF these remained outside OF the mouth
of tue entrance until the arrival Of our fleet,
when they formed miniature line of battle
behind the guns Of their own forts aud across
the entrance.
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