The New York herald., 1862-11-23
Our Rerna ndfna G;orrespondence.
EsuNaNrAsuA gia Nav 10 1961

FMSANtNA Fla, Nov 10, 1862.
Apedstiox to 81 karys Ca 10y NE United Sates Steamer
nsAasSs and 0u,soca. Ntp5Gne, Uih Company of ke
Nvss.A Maine Regiment--AsYiuci Of the Nptuns, and
Pcrty Landed---7as Rsssls Open Fire ,eiih Aaskery,
woandsns one Ean Dangcycusly--7Re kohauk Arrives
aad Opens FIR lc.M Sh<s-Flas Of 7ruce-W Women the
Cssse-TAe Rseels AsaSa 0rsa Fire, when the Aohauk
Osum1ees Again and Destroys the Toc7s-Deterasina-
hsn of Captain HUGHES, dc, dc.
Nothing Of importance has occurred here since
rival until the 9th inst when the Mohawk distinguished
Acrsef by giving the rebels lesson long be
bered.
Early on the morning Of the 9th Sunday, the army
gunboat Neptune, having on board company of the
Einlh Maine regiment from this place, started upon
expedition for the town Of St. Marys Col Ritch, OF the
regiment, requested Capt Hughes Of the Mohawk to
company HIM. The Neptune started minutes
ahead, Colonel Rict remaining board the Mohawk.
Do thearrval OF the Neptune at St. Marys she landed
partyfor what purpose the Colonel can best explain
The party treo upon by the rebels, and OF the
men ci Company dangerously, If net mortaly wounded
The rebels then commenced mastering pretty strong to-
wards the Nessfuuo She about leaving the wharf
whom the Mohawk arrived. Captain Hughes on learning
The facts. bid ;she wounded brought aboard and
placed under the hands of Or. Wood, surgeon Of
the ship. Tho Mohawk then anchored close abreast
the town. and kept up rapid firing OF shells for fifteen
twenty minutes The firing ceased owing female,
bearing Gag q truce, being coming towards the
ship. Executive officer Durand ashore and
aicatea with her.
On his returning Captain Hughes hauled of with the
intention OF returning to Fernandna. When about two
three ships lengths from wharf the rebels sneaked
cut Of their 5oles and fired voey Of muske shot
shot grazing the cap Of Captain Hughes He Instantly
returned abreast Of the town and for hour aud
half he kept uo an ncessan firing Of SHE'LL canister and
grape Several buildings set hre by the expo-
sion OF she'll others by party shore for the pur
pose OF fring them.
Captain Hughes showed great forbearance towards
part of tie town, where three females had
housed themselves. Previous to our firing upon the
town the second tmc Captain Hughes extended those
females and all those who shore invitation
come aboard. They refused.
Captain Hughes in all parts of the ship urging the
men TO their duty, and to that gun aimed
the house where the females were ensconced.
The heat from the burning buildings great that
We had 70 drop the ship distance from the town.
oOeha Of the town in ashes and almost every house
more or less injured by shell.
About three p. NJ left the town, setting ire 70
large sawmill way back TO Fernand.na.
The town OF ST. Marys retakcn long ago, but
occupied by Union troops Therefore rebels
cgated again and done business amongst themselves as
sscount books and produce in the market proved.
Captain Hughes has taught them lesson. He showed
forbearanoe towards them Of females being
epacc, ceased 6rug upon the for their sakes
and the dastardy rebels appreciated IL by taking deli
bsrate for his lie when about leaving the town in
peace and quietness.
Nov. IL. 1862.
Last evening conversng with the captain respect
Eng the late affair and find have made a slight
Colonel Rtch did remain on board the Mohawk
departure, but on board tie Neptune He board
with the wounded again. The Captain in person
went on shore with flag Of truce. On discover ng
n the town, it then, his returning from shore
Intended TO leave their account Why remained is
stated II the who bore nag truce.