Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-13

rebel works at Ft. Henry, going to the right of
 Panther Creek Island. Immediately above and on the east shore of the river, stands the fortca
 tions Keeping out of the range of the guns of
 the fort, we steamed up until we had reached the head of the island within a mile of the enemy, then passing the island in full view of the rebel guns, we steadily advanced with every man at
 quarters, and every year strained to catch the flag
 officers signal guH for the commencement of the action.
 The four boats leading the attack advanced for
 half an hour steadily. The fight ragged furieusly,
 the fort firing shot and shell with vigor. When we approached within one hundred wards of the works the Essex became disabled and drifted down.
 The fort was surrendered at forty minutes past one by Gen. Tilghnan to Com. Foote, after having been defended in the most determined manner.
 The confederate infantry crossed over to Fort Don
 elson, 5000 strong. Two guns in the works were dSabledby our fire and one thirty two riied piece burst-ffty -four men surrendered, and five were killed and ten woundee in the fort.
 The Confederate infantry in their retreat aban doned everything except their arms. The flag boat Cincinnati received thirty-two shots. One ball passed through the boilers of the Essex, es- caping the steam and scalding Capt Porter, seri- i ousy injuring him, killing nine and wounding
 seventeen. Pilots Ford and Mcbride were killed. Many sailors jumped overheard, and were drowned
 S. P. Britton, aid to Porter, had his head shot off A detachment of an Indiana regiment which was
 taken board the Essex before the fight com
 menced, lost nine men. Other dispatches state
 that thirtytwo scalded to death on tue Essex.
 The Commodore was scalded, and many were severely injured. With the killed and wounded the other boats, the aggregate federal loss is [ fully one hundred A courier from Paducai to- day reports that boats are daily arriving there with
 troops to be sent up Tennessee river; that fourteen
 have gone towards Fort Donelson, on the Cumber land. Heavy firing had been heard in that direc
 ton when the courier left. Gen. Tilghman and
 his men closely confined at Paducah.
 MEMPHIS, Feb'y l2.-The Appeal has special from Corinth, Mississippi, lltl, which says every thing is quiet here Col. Chalmers bas been order
 ed to assume command of his own, Col. Looness'
 and Col. Smiths regiments of infantry, and Major
 Baskeryille's battalion of cavalry, comprising the force. The railroad bridges will be guarded. NORFOLK, Feb. l0.--A courier arrived at four
 o'clock this afternoon, bringing intelligence that Elizabeth City burned this morning by the in habtants. During the conhagraton the federals
 landed large force. All our gun boats except one were captured by the enemy. Gen. Wise has not yet arrived.
 NASHVILLE, Feb. ll.--It is reported here that the federals are marching in force on Glasgow, Ky, with view of fanking Gen. Johnston, and that a battle is expected there tomorrow, next day. Nothing has been received from Fort Doneson te- :day Large numbers of our citizens enrolling themselves for defense and are drilling every day.