Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-08-07

in range, and, strange to say, no one suffered
save the unfortunate canine.
CONDITION OF TIE ARKANSAS.
The Arkansas was very little hurt, il is
supposed, by tho butting of the Queen Of
the West, as she had up steam, and was
moving about an hour ago in the river.
Doubtless she needs repairs for the injuries
inflicted on her on the 18th inst, and is |
not by any means her former self; though,
apprehend, she could still do us great
deal 81 damage, if she were bold enough to
attack our fleet. The best evidence, as
have said before, that she is or was badly
damaged, lies in the fact that she has not
made second attempt to engage our hotilla.
Had she passed unscathed through the
guantlet she had selected for herself, she
would most assurdly have had sufficient con-
fidonce to attempt the renewal of her first
brilliant performance.
Many persons believe that the Arkansas
will pay us another visit very speedily, es-
pecialy since our feet has been reduced by
the departure of the Taylor, Conestoga,
Carondolet, Sumter and, Essex; but Com
modore Davis has no fear of the Rebel gun
boat, and thinks, with his present force, he
could destroy her, if she were to assume an
offensive position.
Commodore Farragut and Col. Ellet, as
well as Commodore Davis are burning 10
destry the Arkansas, and would engage in
almost any undertaking to secure that end
AT present, however, circumstances are too
, untavorable to the project.
GALLANT LIEUTENANT.
In connection with this subject cannot forbear 10
mention pnrculary Lieut. James NJ Hunter, of the cad
Illinois, owhon the Of the expedition, such as
Lieut. Hunter was OF the Queen on the day Of the re.
connossance up the Yazoo when the and the gun
boats first the formidable Rebel de cendng tie river
aud was severely censured BY the Captain Of the Taylor
for not bung her Indeed the Captain preferred charge:
against him lor inconpe,ecy though inve stigniou
pro 5ed-as there misuide rstanding IN regard
the command Of the ram, and that It's had beel
changed wiihou the Lieutenaits knowledge consen
that the Lieutenant was really not 10 blame sor he
avoidance OF the Arkansas.
Col. Ellet believing the Leutenan, a trustworthy ant
golant fellow, was anxious to give him opporiunt,
to prove himself snc. aud to redeem himself from thu
y nspcrsions put upon him Consequently, yesterday, lh'
n Tor The dangerous expeditions and The Lieutenant, witt
his eyes sufu'ed with emotion, declared he would no
miss the opportunity for untold gold though he fe
l. assured lie was going To his deaih.
Right gallanily dui the Lieutenant redeem himself o.
the inonentous occasion. The Colonel placed him be
low to witch the frenen. and prevent them from deser
Il ing their post under any circumstances. 1t well h
did So for when the ram struck the Arkansas several
q the fireman, who thought the boilers about ex
pode were on the point OF caping overheard and woul
have done had not Lieutenant Hunter drawn his
" vove and threatened TO blow the brains oil the fir.
v man who should endeavor quit his position In hi
n way, no doubt the ram and her saved by til
hnnness and unlncing courage VI the patriotic and d,
l. teriniued Lieutenant.
IN ABUSING AIsrAKE OF AN ENGINEER.
Kailler all amusing instance occurred the Quee
during the engagement Granville Roberts, one oil III
engineers OF the Switzerland and nephew OF Col.
is eli volunteered for the expedition and while In the
gne room number OF shot pass through the boz
aud la close proximity 10 the machinery and his
ID person cylindrical shot Tell few feet from him. an
er thinking it might be u shell, he hid behind coal-pe
"A escape the explosion he expected While in thut pos
~ uOn he hupDened observe arnc l3-inc
lg bombs that had been placed board and his first in
by the Rebel batteries lie thought there was no use
u, ehdeavorng 10 escape that, and waited for few SCI
,d onds which seemed hours 10 his excessively nnxio
a mlhd, expecting 10 be blown 10 atoms every moment
That he was not panied when he discovered his nsuk
ey and felt somewhat relieved by his discovery may wit
ia onl much ehor be readily conceived.
utl. AN INvULSERABLE suARP-sHoorER.
Thomas Jordan, sharp shooter, when the steam.p
was struck with shot, felt confident the boiler had e.
ploded aud Immediately jumped into the river il WI
feared the poor fellow had been lost bui before ly
p hours had passed he made his Appearance unhur I'll
~ the water, crying out, Kill the id Ya,,kee!" b
failed 10 strike him. and he swnm ashore. Jordt
IT. says as many as fifty bullets must have struck with
lew inches of his head, and that IL he had not div
every lew seconds he would certainly have been kille
~ us was certainly narrow escape, nnd proves VIII
nd oi the l@ueef even to- smallest circumstances.
hn spLESpoR OF THE RAMs pHRSoRNAscE.
az There have been few bolder things during the W
OF than the undertaking and performance Of the ram
les every the fleet gives Col Eet and his crew
.a highest praise for their GOODNESS, daring aud devotion
Many regarded forlorn hope, aid were gre
re y surprised at the Queens escapc but still they cunT
he Withhold their admiration honor from the wi
with their lives IN their hands, with every odds agail
them, endravored TO do what nll deemed necessary,
'erI few indeed dared to attempt
bo The brilliant achievement Of the Arkansas in runni
the gauntlet OF fleet is ecipsed by the experiment
nd the Buecn, which did tear with wooden boat
nd pose itself to half dozen batteries and attack q form
H. able gunboa that had successfully dcfed fifteen Of
sy best vessels.
or The enemy prdes himself upon his DASH and he mi
mir feel mortified after his splendid success OF the 18th In
to lind his speiidor pae, by the unchivalrous Yanks
ed and an odious ram
vp The Queen and her crew deserve live IN song
4 story; for they have done much more than many W
III have been booked for immortality.