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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Operations Of tie McrrimGc-Tho Monitor
dares Ter to single c0m5at-7he N@rimqc
!Sh0rs tie White Fiathrr
FORTRESS MONROE, May 0, 1869.
l learn from an officer of the NoaiOy that
the shelling of Sewall's Point and Craney
Island yesterday was most effective, far more
so than is appeared to the lookers-on at the
distance of five or six miles. The Monitor
ran up within half mile of Craney Island,
the guns of which We're entirely silenccd,
while most of the fleet was within mile and
half of Sewalrs Point. The shelling of
Pig point Battery was also very effective, the
guns soon being slienced.
At Sewall's Point there were but seven
large guns in position, and one of these was
dismounted by shell from the Seminole,
whilst the rapid falling of the shells within
the works at times prevented the men from
working any of their guns. The extensive
battery was beat almost level with the earth
and at time the sand was sent flying in sprays
over the tree-tops in the rear of the work.
10 O'Clock A. M.-The report of heavy
guns up the James River indicates the ap-
proach of the Galena on her return from her
trip up the James River. The MIrimac was
observed to move slightly forward from her
position under the guns Of Craney Island
The Monitor Immediately left her moorings
and moved a mile forward, when the Merri-
mac came to halt No signs of the GaleAa
The President and Secretary of War have
Just left on the revenue cutter Miami on q
cruise around the Roads.
II o'clock.-T The saucy little Monitor has
steamed steadily up the mouth of the Eliza
beth river, and is still moving on towards
the Me,TimGc, which remains stationary
under the guns of Craney Island. She has
gone up alone, there being no vessels within
five miles of her, and in the distance looks
no larger than black beaver hat floating in
the water. The Rip Raps has, in the mean
time, opened ON Sewall's Point, and has
strewn dozen or more shells in the woods
surrounding the Point, the dense smoke OF
which can be distinctly seen. The Mohito,
is now within mile of Sewalls Point Bat
tery, and about the same distance from the
I MoI2hl0c, still moving forward. There she
fires her first shell, which explodes with q
1 loud report on Sewal's Point
Ill o'clock.-The Monitor is still moving
slowly towards the MeTim0o, which remains
stationary, evidently afraid to accept the
gauntlet thrown down to her. She still
hangs to Craney Island Battery and now has
the Monitor in her own waters, far distant
from succor or assistance There, she fires
another gun this time at the Merrimac-
There is, however, no response or forward
movement on the part of the latter. Tho
Monitor has now stopped, and is awaiting
the monster Rebels pleasure.
12 o'clock M.-The Monitor, after WAITING
patiently for an hour, has fallen back about
a mile, but still lies in the upper channel. :
The -Msryiaaat instead OF coming forward
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The GREAT NAVAL. BATTLE
ATEDIsT WRIGHT.

CAIRO, May 1I-Thc desperation of the
Rebel cause in the Mississippi Valley cul-
minated yesterday in an attack on the Uni
nited States notilla off Fort Wright.
On Saturday morning, at an early hour,
eight Of their gn-boats came around the
point above the fort and boldly advanced
towards the fotilla. The Cincinnati, which
was stationed at point where the Rebels
came up on Friday, did not attract their
attention until the fleet had passed above
her. AS soon as she was seen, q simultane-
"ous attack was commenced iron the whole
fleet.
The gun-boats made upon her with but
little effect as the guns were poorly aimed.
The Cincinnati, in the meantime, had
hauled into the stream, where an iron-clad
ram, supposed TO bc the Mallory, advanced
III face OF continned broadsidessfrom the for
mcr until within forty yards of her, and
beng the faster sailer, succeeded in moving
between the Cincinnati ana the right bank
OF the river when men appeared upon her
decks and prepared to board the Cincinnati.
They had their grapncls thrown out, but
their design was frustrated by the Cincin-
natl throwing hot water upon them from her
steam boilers.
In the meantime the rest of the gun-boats
had arrived at'the scene of action and en-
gagged the Rebel fleet.
The Mallory, hndaunted by the failure of
her attempt to board the Cincinnati, crowded
on full head of steam, and came toward
that vessel evidently intending to run her
down.
Captain Stemblc who was in the command
OF the Cincinnati, waited until the Rebel
monster came within twenty yards, when he
fired a broadside into her from his Parrot
guns, which did fearful execution.
Two boats were so close together by this
time, that 1t was impossible for the gunners
of the Cincinnati to swab out their guns
1t was only by bringing the steam batteries to
bear on her again that the Mallory was com
PEELED to haul off.
Capt. Stomble shot the pilot of the Mallory
with his revolver. He was himselfwoundet
by q. pistol shot fired by the pilots mate OF
the Mallory.
While the engagement between the Mallory
and Cincinnati was in progress our shells
exploded the boiler on one OF the Rebel gun
boats, and set fire TO another, burning her to
the waters edge.
The air was very heavy, and, under cover
Of the dense smoke which hung over the
river, the Rebel fleet retired.
They were pursued until they found shelter
under the guns of Fort Wright.
None of our boats were injured except the
Cincinnati, and the damage to her was SO
slight that it can be repaired in twenty-four
hours.
Four men on the Cincinnati were injured
including the masters mate. No other
casualties are mentioned.
When the smoke cleared away and the
Rebel fleet was discovered, a broadside from
the flag ship Benton was sent after the Nal
lory. Shortly after she was seen to carecn,
and then go down with all on board.
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amor. This settled her and drove her
ashore in flames.
Finding the TdrWna sinking, ran into
the bank, let 60 the anchor, and tied up to
the trees. During all this time the guns
were actively at work crippling the Morgan,
which was making feeble efforts to get up
the stream. The fire was kept up until the
water was over the gun-trucks, when l
turned my attention to the wounded and
crew out of the vessel.
The Oneida, Captain Lee, seeing the con-
dition of the Furund, had rushed to her
assistance, but / waved her on, and the
Morgan surrendered to her. The vessel was
in flames. Ihavc since learned, that over
fifty of her crew were killed and wounded,
and she was set on fire by her commander,
who burned bis wounded with his vessel.
cannot award too much praise to the
officers and crew of the TaruRa for the noble
manner in which they supported me, and
their GOODNESS under such. exciting circum-
stances, particularly when extinguishing the
fire, having been set on fire twice during
the action by the shells. In fifteen minutes
from the time the Varuna was struck, she
was on the bottom with only her topgallant
forecastle out of water The officers and
crew lost everything they possessed, no one
| thinking of leaving his station until driven
| thence by water. | trust the attention OF
the Department will be called to their loss,
and compensation made to those who have
| have lost their all. The crew were taken
off by the different vessels of the feet as fast
as they arrived, and are now distributed
through the squadron. The wounded have
been sent to thc PtnsdcOla. would partic-
ularly commend to the notice of the Depart
ment Oscar Peck, second class, and powder
boy, of the after rifled gun, whose GOODNESS
and intrepidity attracted the attention of all
hands. A fit reward for such services would
be an appointment to the naval school. The
marines, although new recruits, more than
maintained the reputation of that corps
Their CALLING fire cleared the Morgan's rihed
gun and prevented repetition of her mur.
derous fire. Four of the marines were
wounded, one, fear, mortally. So soon as
the crew were saved, reported to you ir
person, and within an hour left in the only
remaining boat belonging to the Varuno
with your dispatches for General Butler
returning with him yesterday afternoon.
Very respectfully,
| CHARLES BOGGS,
Commanding U. S. n.
To Flag Officer D. G. Farragut. Command
ing the Western Gulf Blockading Squad
| ron.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

Official Report Of Com. GoldsJorougt-Tho
Expedition and its olject-Brhing Of tie
Rebel Barrackt.
Z. s. FLAe-Sn1P MINNESOTA,
HAMPTON ROADS, May 0, 1862.
To his EXcellcncy, the President of the Uni
ted States.
SIR -Agrecably to a communication just
received from Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton,
have the honor to report the instructions l
gave to the officers commanding the several
vessels detailed to open fire upon Sewall's
Point were, that the object of the move was
to ascertain the practicabilty of landing a
body of troops thcreabouts, and to reduce the
works, if could be done.
That the wooden vessels should attack the
principal works in cnflade, and that the
Monitor to be accompanied by the StsroRs,
should go up as far as the wrecks, and there
operate in front. On the appearance of the
Mc1rimac outside of the wrecks, the Monitor
had orders to fall back into fair channel way
and only to engage her seriously in such a
position that this ship, together with the
merchant vessels intended for the purpose
could run her down if an opportunity pre-
sented itself.
The other vessel was not to hesitate to run
her down, and the Baltimore an armed stea.
mer, of light draught, high speed, and with
curved bow, was kept in the direction OF
the Monitor expressly to throw herself across
the Marimac, either forward or aft of hel
plated house, but the Mcrrimac did not en-
gage the Monitor, nor did she place herself
where she could have been assailcd by oul
ram vessels to any advantage, or where there
was any prospect whatever of getting a
her.
My instructions were necessarily verbal
and, in giving them, supposed that l wa.
carrying out your wishes, in substance, ifno
| to the letter.
The demonstration resulted in establishing
the fact that the number of guns on tn,
| principal work on Sewall's Point has beel
essentially reduced, and is not greater now
than about seventeen, and that the numbc
of men now stationed there is comparativel,
| quite limited.
The quarters connected with this worl
were set on fire by our shells, and no doub
severely injured.
l am, very respectfully, your obedient servant
l.. NJ. GoLDsBoRoUGu,
Flag Officer Commanding Naval Blockadin,
| Squadron.
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The Bonbardment of .Se,calrs Point.
GREAT NAVAL VICTORY ON
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
THE NEW ORLEANS VICTORY.


WASHINGTON, May II.
The following was received at the War
Department this morning -
FORTRESS MONROE, May 1912 o'clock
at night.-Norfolk is ours, and also Ports
mouth and the Navy Yard. ....
General Wool having completed the land
ing of his forces at Willoughby Point, about
nine o'clock this morning. commenced his
march on Norfolk with 5000 men.
Secretary Chase accompanied the General.
About five miles from the landing place q
Rebel battery was found on the opposite
side of the bridge over Tanners Greek.
After few discharges by companies of
infantry the Rebels burned the bridge.
This compelled our forces to march around
five miles further At o'clock in the after
noon our forces were within q short distance
of Norfolk, and were met by delegation
of citizens, and the city was formally surren-
dered. Our troops marched in and we now
have possession.
General Viclc is in command as Military
Governor The city and Navy Yard were
not burned. The fires which have been
seen for some hours proved to be the woods
on fire.
General Wool, with Secretary Chase,
! returned about IL o'clock tonight
General Huger Withdrawals forces with.
out battle.
The MeTin,0c is still off Scwall's Point
Commodore Rogers expedition was heard
from this afternoon ascending the James
river.
The reports from General Mcclellan arc
| favorable. EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
The following has just been reccived-
FoRTREss MoSRoE, May II.
To the Hon. p. II. Wilson, Assistant Secre
tary of War;
The Mtrrimac asblown up by the Rebels
at two minutes before five O'clock this morn
ing. She was set fire to about three o'clock
The explosion took place at the time stated
1t is said to have been q grand sight b,
those who saw it.
The Monitor, Stcrcns and6the gun-boat
have gone up towards Norfolk.
L. S. SANFORD, Military Supervisor.
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Report Of Capt. Boggs. of the Varuna.
U. 3. STEAMER BROOKLYN, !
OF NEW ORLEANS, April 90.

Oh NEW ORLEANS, April 30.
SIR: have the honor to report that after
passing the batteries with the steamer Varuna
under my command on the morning of the
2ith, finding my vessel among nest of
rebel steamers, / started ahead, delivering
her fire, both starboard and port, at every
one that she passed The first on her star
board beam that received her fire appeared
to be crowded with troops. Her boiler was
exploded and she drifted to shore. In like
manner three other vessels, one of them a
gunboat, were driven ashore in flames and
afterwards blew up.
At A. Nj. the Ruuna was attacked by
the Morgan, which was iron-clad about the
bow, commanded by Beverly Kennon, an
ex-naval officer. This vessel raked us along
the port gallery, killing four and wounding
nine OF the crew, butting the Hdru,a on the
quarters, and again ON the starboard side
l managed to get three eight-inch shell into
her abait her armor, as also several shot
from the after rihed gun, when she dropped
out OF the action, partially disabled. While
still engaged with her, another rebel steamer
also iron-clad, with prov under the water
struck US in the port gangway, doing con
. siderable damage. Our shot glanced from
her bow. She backed off for another blow
aud struck again in the same place, crushin.
in the side; but, by going ahead fast, th
conclusion drew her bow around, and | wa
able, with the port gun, to give her, Will
close alongside, tive eight inch shells abai
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

- NEW GooDs.-Messrs. E. Y. Bright &
Son whose advertisement appears in another
column, have just received from Philadel-
phia, not only heavy stock, but great va,
riety of merchandise whose very name is
legion. We cannot begin to enumerate what
they have got or rather what they have not
got The people viii certainly have nc
reason to complain that our merchants arc
not well supplied with goods.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

New GooDs.-Mr. ]. II. Engle who is
determined not to be behind his neighbors,
gives notice of a handsome and well selected
stock of merchandise, which he has just
received from Philadelphia, and will sell at
prices to suit the times. Wehaveonly to say
what cannot be had at the store of Mr.. Engle,
Messrs. Bright, Friling and Grant, need
hardly be look for elsewhere.
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FLAG SHIP BFSTOS.
FLAG SHIP BENTON,
ABOVE Fort RILLow MISSISSIPPI RIVER :
Nav 10th, via CAIRO, Nav 18th.

ABOVE Fort RILLow MISSISSIPPI RIVER :
May 10th, via CAIRO, May 11th.
Hon. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of Navy
The Naval engagement, FOR which the
Rebels have been preparing, took place this
morning.
gun-boats, four of which were fitted up with
rams, came up handsomely.
The action lasted one hour
Two Of the Rebel gun-boats were blown
up and sunk, when the enemy retired pre-
cipitately under the guns of the fort
Only six vessels of my squadron were en-,
gagged. The Cincinnati sustained some in,
jury from the rams, but will be in fighting
condition tomorrow.
Captain Stemble distinguished himself
He is seriously wounded.
The Benton is uniniured.
Mortar boat No. 1G, in charge Of Second
Master Gregory, behaved with great spirit
The Rebel squadron is supposed to be
commaded by Con. Hollins
(SigneO c. II. Davis
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Report of Capt. Bailey, of the Cayuga

UNITED STATES GUNBoAT CAYUaA,
AT SEA, May s, 1869.
To Hon. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary ofMe
Nary:-
SIR have the honor to enclose herewith
a duplicate of the report of Commander
Boggs late of the Vdlwaa and attached to
my division of the attacking force. This
gallant officer came up TO my support when
had more of the enemy's steamers attacking
me than could well attend to. after
wards saw him in the conflict with three of
the enemy's steamers, and directed Com
mandcr Lee, of the OaeiCla, to go to his sup
port, which he did in most dashing man
ner. Commander Boggs' description of the
loss of his vessel believe to be accurate
saw him bravely fighting his guns, when
level with the water, as his vessel gradually
sunk underneath, leaving her bow resting on
the shore above water.
have the honor to be, very respectfully
Your obedient servant.
T. BAILEY, Captain.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

~" FIRE ON THE MouNTAINs.-Thc
mountains in the neighborhood of Shamokin
and Mount Carmel, have been on fire during
the past week. We understand some of the
Coal Breakers in the neighborhood of sha-
mokin were greatly endangered by the fires,
and large force was engaged day and night
to protect this property from the ravages OF
the flames.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

has moved about quarter of mile further
towards Norfolk.
o'clock p. VI. The Merip1ac still main
tains her position, constantly blowing off
steam, but not yenturing away from the
protecting guns of Craney Island.
o'clock T. M,-There has been no move
ment TO note for the last three hours. The
Mcrrin'ac still lays under the guns of Craney
Island, and the Monitor has anchored above.
All is quiet again, and there will probably
be no more movements to-day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17
FORTRESS MoNRor, May 10.

FoRTREss MONROF, May To.
Troops crossed over to the Virginia shore
during Friday night, and whilst the Rip
Raps shellcd the Rebel troops at scwall's
Point, landing was effected at Willoughby's
Point, at spot selected on the previous
day by President Lincoln himself, who was
among the first who stepped ashore. The
Rebels fled as our troops advanced at last
advccs, Gen. Max Weber was within three
miles of Norfolk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

W THRoUGU CARs.-We are pleased to
see that through passengers to Philadelphia,
have not only their baggage checked
through, but the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has placed car on the route
which runs through from Williamsport and
this place to Philadelphia without change
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17
rEyeEllis b. Schnahle. who was relense

syHEllis B. Schnable, who was released
from Fort Layfayette, on his promising to
sustain the Constitution and Union, has
turned up rebel Colonel in Arkansas, and
was great at the "Peace" meetings in Con-
necticut, and loud-mouthed in declaring
himself genuine Democrat of the Breckin-
ridge stamp, of course
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

e:g" VIM. II. ChambeElin, of Lewisburg,
has been unanimously elected to the respon-
sible Office of Treasurer of the Lycoming
Insurance Company, at Muncy, in place of
c. s. Wallis, decd.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

sS5 DIvIDENDs.-The Danville Bank has
declared semi-annual dividend of per
cent, the Bank of Northumberland, per
cent, the Lewisburg Bank, per cent, the
Milton Bank, per cent, the Milton Bridge
Company, per cent, and the NortLumbcr-
land County Bank, 3 per cent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

=" Gen. Cameron, Minister to Russia,
with his wife, and childrcn-his private
secretary, KNITTING Pritchett, wife and child
and Bayard Taylor, Secretary of Legation,
and wife left New York on the voyage to
Russia, last Wednesday week, in the Persia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

rV@ REroRTED CAPTURE OF RICHMOND
There were rumors in Baltimore on Thursday,
the 18th, brought by passengers, that Rich
mond had been taken, though nothing is
known officially.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

e-Ef" \ sleeping car is now attached TO the
night express train on the Northern Central
and Sunbury & Erie roads. Passengers can
go to bed on entering the cars at this place
at 1915 L. N. and wake up in Baltimore in
the morning and also in Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

~ CHANGE OF TIME-Since the 9th
inst, the trains on the Sunbury S Eerio and
Northern Central roads leave this place as
follows:
FNrRrss.-Wcst G.10 A. NJ. East 9.55 p. NJ.
MAIL. " 4.10 i. M d" 1910 A. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

eD~ THE UPPER AUGUSTA AUDITORS
We are obliged to postpone the communica-
tion from Mr.. Campbell on this subject until
next week. Also some comments of our
own, which were crowded out by press OF
advertising and other matter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

sg Important events have so rapidly
crowded upon us this week, that we have
given up our columns almost entire to the
news from our army and navy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

e1T" Almost the last hope of the rebels
was the 'Merrimac," and their defences at
Yorktown. The first has been blown up
and the latter abandoned
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

eSy@ FINE WEATHER.-Wc arc now enjoy
ing the mild and balmy days of May. We
gctation never was-more luxuriant and the
country looks beautiful. Fruit of all kinds,
promises to be abundant. We have a Con
cord grape which has been in blossom ten
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

ca} The rebellion and strike among the
miners in Schuylkill has come to a close
They have settled matters and the miners
have gone to work.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

w We are necessarily obliged to omit
editorial and other matter, intended for this
weeks issue, on account Of a press Of advcr-
tisinr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

eSF The Official Union loss at Pittsburg
Landing, or Shiloh, is stated as follows =
Killed 1885, Wounded 7ss2-SIissing 1856
total, 1876.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

Thamas Perry, of Sinnemahoning had his
house burned on the s5th ult, with 1870 in
bank notes-total loss of $4,000.
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AoraI affairs.

sy- East Susquchanna Classis of the
German Reformed Church, will convene at
sunbury, on Thursday, May 22d, at n
o'clock Z. M.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

az Money in the cities was never SO
cheap or abundant as now. 1t is freely of
ferod at IL per cent. on approved city sceu-
ri+v
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

eg" Col. T. T. Worth, of the Lebanon
Courier, is appointed Superintendent of
Public Printing of Pennsylvania, for the year
ensuing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

eay- The Union County Court will COM
mence next Monday.
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tTg A battalion" is to come off at Mil
ton, on Saturday the Gath inst. Great pre-
parations arc being made for the occasion.
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s. M. PETTENGILL & co

Ne 81 Park Row, New York, and State Street
Boston, arc our agents for the SUSBURY AMERICAN
in those cities and are authorized to take Advertise
ments and Subscriptions for US at our lowest rates
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17

" M ~ r'04h n ~~------'-- T>,,-rol
says that Ellis B. Schnabel was quite lately
in that city-and if so, the Rebel Colonel of
that name can't be Ellis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-05-17
New York, NAV II

Special dispatches state that the iron-clad
steamer Galcan has sunk the Rebel steamer
Yorktoun and captured the JameSt0'en, in the
James river.