Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-05-16

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at The spot selecied by Rresiaept hipcoln I
she pfsvious Day. HewAs amcug the ntsl
who stepped ashore. The rebels neo a'
tho advance OF our troops, AT last adylees,
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To j. N. Watson, Assssts Secy o. HcT'
FoRT MONROE, May ll.-ihe Merrimac
was blown up by the rebels about O'CLOCK
this morning. The Monitor Naogatuck
and gunboats have gone towards Norfolk.
FoRr MONROE, May IL.
Times Correspondence:
At four o'clock this forenoon bright
light was observed from Fort Monroe inthe
direction of Craney Island. Presisely at
half-past four an explosion took place which
made the earth and water tFemble for miles
around. In the midst Of the bright fame,
which shot up in tho distance, the timbers
and iron Of steamer could be seen flying
through the air. No doubt was entertain
ed that the Merrimac had ceased to exist.
Flag Officer Goldsboro, on receiving this
report, ordered two armed naval tugs-the
Zouave and Dragon-to proceed towards
Craney Island on a reconnaissance, and as
certain, the truth of The rumor. Immedi-
ately after they had turned the point, the
Monitor and e. A. Stevens steamed up in
the same direction, followed by the San
Jaciuto, Susquebanna, Mount Vernon, Sem
inolc aud Dacotah. lf'7 s. -eH
In the meantime the two tugs were seen
coming on towards the Fort at full speed
and when nearing the wharf the radiant
countensUcc Of Capt. Case of the MinDeso.
ia gave evidence that the news they brought
was Of most gratifying character. The
report was true. All the earthworks at
Craney Island appeared to be abandoned,
though berebel flag was still flying. Lieut..
Eldridge, from the Dragon, landed with an
armed crew, took down tho rebel flag and
substituted the STARS and stripes amid hear
ty cheering by the crew. Capt. Case i'm
mediately reported the fact to the Presi.
dent and Secretary Of War, who received
the confirmation Of the picket boats with
great satisfaction. AT the request of the
President Capt. Case Immediately proceed
ed to Craney Island to ascertain firth
works we're evacuated, in company with tn
: feet which was then advancing, ~
As We neared Craney Island, we foup'
this immense Fortress apparently abandon
ed, though three rebel flags were Heating
from very tall stats in different parts Of tn
works. ~ .g
Capt, Case was the first loyal man tha
pressed his foot on the soil of this treason
, able stronghold, and the old flag was sool
given to the breeze. r5t
The forts on the Island are in four 0
Ave seperato sections. They are construct
! ed with tho best engineering skill, an'
most admirable workmanship.
The forts were left in excellent condition
. as were also the extensive barracks, whic
: had accommodated during the winter
r garrison of over 1900 men. Forty heav
guns were mounted in different parts. o
tho main part Of the Island the works CON
manded the approaches to tho channel {
/ the river. 'l-'t di Fl = eaa
The whole number Of guns mounted wer
, SO, of which two were Parrots and mum
fiber of rified Dahlesens. There were abou
six guns 10 the works which had not bee
, mounted. After spending an hour on th
, Island We proceeded 10 Norfolk. Fror
, men found on the Island we ascertaine
! that the Merrimac had laid during Satu
! Iday at point nearly milo below th
!. head of the Island. During the night sh
: had been brought back aud run ashore.-