Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-13

- 'heT ShHA w hAN III 4 HAN - Is
low. We have crossed the Rubic0n. In a ieS
minutes we depart tor Memphis, but may res.
sOnably expect a c0uhict-gunbOst ight-Le-
fore cur safe arrival at that point. Wen tel
you eli we know. Il won't take long ~ Of
course.
WEDNESDAY. June 4, $50 p M-The enemy
open out with their big guns, AMI during the
hour ending al $50 p. 81 fire, according 10 the
Benton's Tally, thjriy-four guns, leading one to
suppose they were rcpeUtaui, AID firing 8 nation
al salute. Col Fitch, having a reconnaissance
party cut on The point at tie tna, lei Us to sup
pose that the enemy. having discovered, were
shslling our brave boys. The white smoke Of
their gun discharges could be plainly seen from
where we stood on the BentOn's deck
7:30 p. M-'Shades of evening fast approach
ing" Several loud reports are distinctly heard
indicating the explosion of magazines. The
last rays of the sinking sun havJ nesrlY gone to
rest. In the east, and directly over Pillow
where we recently observed the clouds of white
smoke, now, with the darkness of night, may
be seen the red, luIid glare of couf4gratiOns, in
dicating the burning Of the enemy's gunboats.
The big sheet Of dancing, fi.ckeliug flame. how
ever, does 10. Tecede with the Mississippi cur
rent. The fire IS on the main shOTe-the enemy
having evacuated, with the torch are destroying
all ihay cannot possibly remove. The night
grew darker, the wind stronger, and the clouds
betOkening a storm-,he scene vas grand be-
yOnd description. fhe rebel flag is fading in
the light Of our bright, gay, proud banner of
glory. Thousands Of loyal hearts beat happily.
The rebels in red riot are destroy ing their own
existence.
So =. M-The. light Of tie fires is fast fading,
siuking-the last flicker indicates three distinct
confagTatiOns, perhaps the burning of three
rebel gunbOats. The night grows darker, with
high, wild wind. Between II srd I2 L Ma
very loud report is heard, indicating a terrific
explosion of = magazine. All Qpist and calm.
save the windy element, until
THURSDAY, June 9TH, s A. H., VIXEN the
81 Ram flock with one universal whereas and a
furious dash, shake their taulers AID q in "
head on. They advance E in force upon the
enemy's works" Col E'let, Of she " Rams" IS
entitled to distinguished c9rs.deration, having
frs: planted his foot and flag on rebe, soil, re.
Gently occupied by the valiant Ni!liyigue The
Colonel, however, commands an independent
Ram " institutiOn-the peculiar ~flyOrite Of the
great Secretary Stanton. Commodore Davis.
commanding this @1Otillo, being a nlsu Of limited
practical and scientific knowledge, Is IS the case
with all nasal officers, for sight Stanton knows
or cares-this flock of " Rams - with skill and
and grace, and an ounce or two cf W, bSters i'm
prudence, Srecedes OF pilots the COmmodore's
tiotila int the rebll land. The " Rams " are
safe! No lives lost,
Col. Fitch'S comma7 d Il followed or accom-
panied by the " iron clads the hIg-ship Ben
ton leading OFF, followed by the Nound City,
Caroude.et, Louisville, St Louis and Cairo.
The PIttSburg remains bel ind ON special duty.
We hear it iutimaled the latter vessel i, ordered
to Teport.at Cairo.
Weather VAIN, close, cloudy and damp.
Here comes the transports Won Phul, g. w.
Graham, Musselman, and U.htr steamers, with
Col Eitch's gallant H~Oosicrs, who on landing
are the first 10 plant the Old banner over the de-
serted rebel fOrtiicalions. D.a:sning cheer alter
cheer greets the ear and delights tie heart.
The notifications are very formidable indeed,
exceeding in strength those at Island No. 10.
They had six l2S- Founders, smooth bore, and q
number OF 81 Founders r,icd-2l gurs in al.
They also had two 10 inch aid one Is inch NOR
One l2S FOUNDER iG-d) busted last Sat
iujuTiBg three men. The wreck Of this
can be seen from the Benton. Il looks
as il planted for action, bus OF close exsmina-
lion we End the cascade of the piece Is blown
out. The wreck, or ruins, tally thus: II guns
buTsted, and one 10 inch mortar spit in two,
down the middle. We have nine guns in fair
\ number of sound gun carriag line
the batteries. On the BIZ f. all the carriages
we're ether burned, broken, OF otherwise reE-
lcred useless. One huge magazine IS locked
With q tremendous heavy brass paddock. l. is
10 The left Of tie first bluf. Our troops
guard this, together with tho entire fort and
,uErouLdirgs. Bags of powder Were found
all around tie guns. GIr gunbca,s,
rot having occasion, did not fire 4 single shot.
4 heavy chain extends partly across the river,
rom the bar under Crsighesd'- Point to the
bar, for the purpose of Ubsiruciing tbs
between the two b2rs-this channel,
however, being only navigable DUNG high
water, and is nearly dry at the present wiring
Fort Pillow was evacEstgd, and, although
understood, i. may be gratifying TO fi2nds Of
ur seRmen and soldiers to know, that thus far
ye have not lost a single iifs by scci emit or
therwise 1t is o gala day with all The tugs
darting to aud fro in every direction on duty,
cOloTs flying, and u p:Oud Exchange OF
generalization and saiutatiOn.
Citizens residing in ills yiciui Y say the enc
ny have TetTeated to Granada, Mss, rs noted
j our last letter. Their gunbOsts expect to get =,
p the lallabusha river, a tributary to the GaB1o.
In the haste and confusion consequent on :
UT movements, and the early departure Of the
syeral mail steamers with dispatches, We can 4
nly give you a brief 81 nOpsis Of this mornings !
-oIk. Com. Davis, we understand, will pro- I,
sed in the direction Of Mem his forthwith :
We may have a Little long or close range riHe1 /
INSPIRING with the enemy before passing Ran !
Oiph this afternoon. We shallbe there, see and '
Ear, and record ali that may be deemed consist q
ut with this service. Health CT seamen, SOL |
and " rams W EXCELLENT. q
Col Fitch, III coTcert wi b Com. Davis, was |
the act Of surrounding and bsgEiEg the enc i"
y, or had 50 arranged matters as 10 make q
attack on Pillow, on Wednesday Eyes 0
rday } morning. But the rebe.s, anticipating {
II movement, fed, after destroying their works, c
nmunition, stores, etc.-the last Of Them leaY- )
2 between ! and = 4 VI. to-day. v
c ID. NJ. Il
THE GUNBOAT FIGHT. 1
spateh to the Associated Press NORTH :
CAIRO, June 8-The regular packet Platte y
alley, the first boat through from Memphis, a
rived here this morning. 4
Our forces are in possession Of Memphis. +
The Hotills, consisting Of i've eunbJats and n
5ht rams, left Fort Wright at = o'clock on :
morning, and finding no distinctions A
Fort Randolph, passed on, and at 5 o'clock n
Thursday evening the gunbOats anchored s
o miles above Memphis. The rams remained II
short distance above. .,
A reconnaissance was made, and the encmy's
ct, consisting of the following; Gen. Van 8,