Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-21
RolIRARDMENT D. EsaANEl No. ID.

BON ARDIEEET OF HsLAND No. 10.
We have late news from Island 10, coming
down to six P. NJ Tuesday Our information is
derived from a gentleman connected with the
artillery service, aud may be relied upon. 1t
viii be seen that his account differs somewhat
from previous reports.
The enemy commenced to shell our works On
Satrday-6ring slowly ana at a long distance.
The fire was renewed on Sunday, the enemy's
gunboats aud mortar-boats coming nearer than
on the previous day On Monday they brought
down eight gunboats and six mortar-boats, and
commenced the fire sgain-this time from still
nearer point say two miles. Three Of the gun
boats were dashed together, and made desperate
attack upon Capt. RUcKER's battery upper
one on the shore line. The bombarjment was
terrific throughout the day. and considerable
injury was sustained by Capt RS battery.
which was, however, fully repaired during the
night. Lieut. CLARK. of this battery, gallant
soldier, was the only person killed on our side
at any time during the four days bombardment
One of the enemy's gunbosis was disabled
Monday afternoon, and had to be towed back by
the tugs. She was not sunk as reported. The
sh0; that disabled her was fred from Captain
RUcKER's battery. Oiher boats were struck, but
the extent Of the damage done them could not be
ascertsined. Our guns on shore and on the Is
land were admirably served and the whole gar
rison conducted themselves with great spirit and
resolution Col STEADsAS, Of the lst Alabama,
assigned TO the Island fer heavy artillery duty,
o. Dr--r-r-r. -. Or.
Of the engineers, Capt. WooDs, LIST Alabama,
Lieut.. FINNIE. Of Memphis, and Lieut.. It'd
MARSH, Of the ordnance department, are said to
have distinguished themselves by their GOODNESS
and heroic bearing. Col BRowN and his 55th
Tennessee regiment also displayed great gsllan-
by. The same may be said Of the officers and
privates engaged in the fight. Private JONES,
of the signal service had his signal flag shot out
Of his hand by cannon ball. He Immediately
procured another and stood to his post
Gen. MARSH WALKER and staff, and Gen.
TRUDEAU and stan, were busy throughout the
day, aud were at all points where their services
were most needed. Gen. WALKER has charge
Of the infantry, aad Gen TRUDEAU Of the artil-
lery.
The bombardmsnt was renewed on Tuesday,
but at long range, and without any particular
results on either side. We had evidently taught
the enemy to keep at a respectful distance.
The enemy had three tugs, to be used in case
of serious damage 70 their gunbosts They had,
also, five transports, which were full of soldiers.
They kept 0ut Of harms way.
The result Of the fight, therefore, is decidedly
in our favor. The enemy were not only worsted,
but driven back each day They continue their
fire at intervals through the night, in order, we
presume, to keep our men from sleeping.
The river was slowly falling at tIs Island.
We append the order of Gen. McCowE on
the occasion of the gallant defense OF Captain
RUczER's battery during Mondays operations
HEADe euARTERs, MADRID BEND,
Marcl ~, lo62 5
General Order No--
The thanks Of the MsjorGensral commanding and Of
fhe army, are hereby rendered 90 Gen. Trudeau Col
Seaduiau Capt Rucer and ali the officers and men
gsg-d in the gallant defense Of battery 10 J. The gal
LIANT dead VIII be embamed in the recollection Of the
country
BY command of Ha.-Cfeu- J. p. llCCowS.
Lent SMOOTH. A. a A. e.
LATER
By the the arrival Of the Viezsburg last even
ing from Tip.onville. we learn that the Federal