The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-13
object Of our surgeons is not to zee how
many legs and arms they can cut of. but
to see how many they can save.
Ours, truf
II. T. REID.
B Y TEL c r A p n
AFTER TN . GuerilIas.

Special to Evening journal from Pa
duesh says about 1000 cavalry started
from this post on an expedition yesterday
to act in conjunction with the military
forces from Hickman and Columbus IN
the circuit which the rebel cavalry has
been oyerrunning in western Kentucky
and Tennessee recently. Lieut.. Williams
Of The Curtis Horse. with nine ambulan-
ces, started yesterday to recover the dead
bodies Of Major shaffer and those of his
command who were killed near the State
line in the recent surprise and action ut
that point.
Brig. Gen Denver and staff arrived
here yesterday on his way to Pittsburg
Landing.
The Merrimac Blown SKY High.
Times Correspondence.
Fortress Monroe, May H.
At four o'clock this. morning a bright
light was observed from Fort Monroe in
the direction Of Cranay Island. Precise
ly at half past four m explosion took place
which made the earth aud water tremble
for miles around. In the midst of the
bright fame which shot up in the distance
the timbers and iron Of steamer could be
seen flying through the air. No doubt
was entertained that the Merrimac had
ceased to exist. Flag Officer Goldsboro
on receiving this report ordered armed
naval tugs, tho Zouave and Dragon, to
proceed towards Craney Island on recon
ncissance and ascertain the truth Of the
rumor. Immediately after they had turned
the point the Monitor and e. A. Stevens
steamed up in the same direction. fol
lowed by the San Jacinto, Susquehanna,
Mount Vernon, Semino'e and Dacotah.
| In the meantime the two tug boats were
seen coming on towards the fortress ut
full speed, and when nearing the wharf
the radiant countenance of Capt. Case d
the Minnesota gave assurance that the
news they brought was Of most crafty
/ ing character The report was true. All
the earthworks at Craney Island appeared
to be abandoned, though the rebel flag
was sill flying. Lieut.. Eldridge. fron
the Dragon, landed with an armed crew,
took down the rebel flag and substituted
the stars and stripes, amid hearty cheer
ing BY the crew.
Capt. Case Immediately communicated
the fact TO the President and Secretary d
4 War, who received the confirmation o
the picket boats with great satisfaction
At the request of the President, Cap.
Case proceeded to Craney Island to ascer
tain if the works were evacuated, in com
pany with the feet which was then ad
vancing. AS we neared Craney Islans
We found this immense fortress apparent
ly abandoned, though rebel flags wer
floating from different parts Of III
I works. Captain Case was the frs
loyal man that pressed his foot OF
, the soil Of this reasonable stronghold an,
the old flag was soon given to the breeze
The forts on the Island are in four or fiy
! separate sections. They are constructs
with the best engineering skill and mos
! admirable workmanship. The forts wer
left in excellent conditon as we're ais
The extensive barracks which had accom-
modated during the winter division Q
over 5000 men. Forty heavy guns wcr
mounted in different parts Of the work
on The main part of the Island.