Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-06

OeN Dy Two GunOfed nanQs, under the 1Ui0WlDg officers
Hewett, commander; A. Arlington, first Lieutenant
K. TurtOn, second lieutenant; O. Smythe MASTER
Archer, surgeon A. Thompson, paymaster A. Mel
so1, assistant surgeon. If the steamer took the ST
Thomas route for England and arrived safely at r
former port, shall probably not hear OF the fact until
ten or fifteen days longer.
From the Savannah Republican, Jan. 2ol
Affairs a Savannah.
10 common with our entire male population we spent
nearly the whole OF yesterday in the Streets. 1t wasa
day OF intense interest. We saw no panic or uIlga
excitement Notwithstanding the perils that seemed vel
calculated TO appal people who not resolved tod.
end their homes to the last
The events of Monday VIC recorded in our last Issue
Early yesterday morning it discovered by aid a
the glass that the enemy had brought forward and al
chored fleet of gun boats at the mouth Of Walls Gut
on the South Carolina side, just back of the obru.
tons and about two miles from the main channel OF la
river. The fleet at the head of Wilmington Island re-
turned in StNtu Quo and within mile ard three qqgr
tiers of the river Il consists Of seven gpn boats
whilst the feet On the Carolina side numbers SIX Ii
will thus be that each commands the channel AMI
they armed with guns of the longest range ller
also about opposite each other, thus exposing ye
sells to double broadside attack
Under this state Of facts it became evident that Tie
duty of most pressing Importance was to furnish Fort
Pulaski now about to be cut off, with al ample supply
Of provisions to subsst the garrison through all prOba-
BILE future contingencies. Accordingly, everything b.
ing made ready, between nine and ten O'Clock YESTERDAY
morning. the steamer Ida, steamer Barlow, and flat
laden with supplies, left the wharf for the FORT with the
Confederate steamers Savannah, Com. Tatnal R28p
lutte, Capt. Jones, and Sampson Capt. Kannard as e.
cort The fleet proceeded down the river the transports
In advance, and the armed steamers short distance in
the rear. On nearing the point in the river commando
by the Federal gunboas, our fleet confidently expected
the enemy to open upon them. but they passed in 81
ence not a shot fired, the Yankees supposng TIA,
they would all get below when they would run into TIE
river and so permanently cut them off from the city.
10 iris howeve., they were Disappointed Having
escorted the transports beyond the reach OF harm, tie
Savannah and Resoute tackled about and stood for tie
city, leaving the Sampson to see the unarmed steamers
safe to the fort and back again.
No sooner had the two steamers turned their bows up
stream than the Federal fleets seeing they were about
to b. cheated, opened terrific fire upon them which
was gallantly returned. regular battle en>ucd and
for forty minutes the shot ad shell rained around our
little feet the latter often exploding directly them
and the solid shot passing within few feet of the
on dick The Il ct kept up return fire with its riel
cannon and other guns of long range, but with what
effect could not be ascertained the wide space
marsh that interviewed on either side. Many Of ho
enemys shot passed some distance over and beyond
vessels. Strange as it may appear MOI vessel or
man on our side was damaged, The feet rode safely
through the fire.
The fort is new fully provisional for six months
An officer now al the fort writes US under da,e Of
cali we ask is: if we are cut off, deliver Us as soon
as possible. We will hod out as long as mortals
stand hunger They cannot take the fort by an attack
we can only be starved out 1t rests with our friends
in Georga-on the main-to deliver US from this thr4
dom. his may not reach you, but if it does tell our
friends IN Savannah and the interior, that axe lec
to hold the fort aud as long there is mogsa -i-
we will defend it, Georgia dsgraced herself ia
Virginia and must not do it at home"
The return trip OF the Sampson and the two unlrmo
steamers perlous as that of their predecessors
The ankee fleets poured their iron hail and fire upon
the little craft, but with ali steam on and Lurlng defiant
shots at the enemy in return, they passed gaanty for
two miles or more under the missiles of the enemy 10
good time they all up to their wharves and
welcomed by the immense crowds that filed up the dock
ard balconies throughout the day.
The Sampson passed through a terrible ordeal, but
without serious damage She was struck by four En-
ish rifle shell, two passing through her, third lodging
Do her deck, and fourth exploding in her store
breaking up things around generally, but damaging 10
'ne. Her machinery was unhurt, and she ploWed gu
anty through.
About the time the steamers left the FORT three shots
we're fired from the Yankee battery at Tybee in the d.
ection of Pulaski, but they all fell short
This feat OF provisioning Fort Pulaski is one Of Le
most brilliant OF the war. 1t placed large and noble
garrison above want and accomplished under ra
rom the enemy as terrific as any record. AlILo1or
% our glorious little navy, its lionhearted comma der
Ind the gallant officers end who sail under his flag
Oar friends abroad will feel anxious to know the pres
oect before u.s. Our conclusion, from the pre5eat stat
IS OF etfars is that notwithstanding the Federal vessels
ire still beyond the obsrucoDs the removal of the lat
er Is but work of time. This DONE they can readily
ome In on the high tide and take their position ia tie
main channel of the river. This will place them som.
i've miles below the city, the passage to which will Lc
disputed desperately by Fort Jackson, three miles be-
ow, formidable earhwork on the opposite side OF the
liver, and our gallant little navy. We hope these VIII
'e sufficient to repel the invaders and if not, shall
)e prepared to give them a strong fight on their APP
oroach to the CITY. Arrangements are progressing yf
his purpose and will be ready in time.
They may shell for several hours and set the town
N fire in number OF places, but we apprehend no se
u consequences in these respects. 1t is the opinion
ble military men, who are entirely familiar with tie
ituation, that the city cannot be taken if its nhl
ants will bat stand firmly to their posts and do Their
atty. All depends upon this, and we should make up
ur minds to look the danger sternly in the face and
repare to meet it with all the means that God has
iacad in power. 1t is no time for idIers cavl-
or croakers-the soonersuch people get out of tie
ity the better will it be for us.
CALL FOR Stewards REMovAL.-The Boston
raveler prominent Republican paper, indignantly
as for the resignation else the removal Of Secreta
= Seward,
The Providence Post, Democratic paper, heartily
ndorseS the call of the Boston editor.
Among the urged by the Traveller for the re-
loval of Seward, his alleged mismanagement Of
regn relations the additional causes of dstrust when
felt in regard to his temper and habits and the IL
,ged fact that 'the country is disgraced by the 10"
mo of sfa nahin nifasfod hu Mr. "