The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-25

her appearance apd material injury 6es In
everything except speed she exessdngy Formidable.
and could safely expect In cobss Win any
two boats Of tho national aotlA. have already 10
seribed tho Arkansas but abe 10 nos fsss 10 speed a.
At first thought her weight eoanssraeiiug shs power q
her engines.
THE cARoSpnBr KseAoss sAE.
Az the Tyler was turning 70 head down the yszoo
In tho direction OF the feet, the Carondesst
opened upon the Arkansas with her bow guns.
She did but little injury, the heavy plating cf the Ar
kansas glanced OF most OF tho shots and them at
tangent flying through the air Three roinds red
from these bow guns making nine separate missiles two
three Of which supposed have tlea eject, -
the sides Of tho rebel boat appeared TO BE- perforated IA
many places, and the contiguous plates somewhat loosen
ed After these had been fred the carondect came up 10
the Arkansas broadsde on dschargng her guns with the
greatest rapidity possible.
EFFECT Rssus
The Arkansas in return, used her rsicd and snooth
bore guns with telling effect, the two and bali inch
plating offering generally but little resistance 10 the
heavy proectes sent agaius. II. The sides and
mating Of the Carondeiet were repeatedly perforated
of the shot going entirely through aud passing
out the opposite side Two
killed by a shot and three wounded by sp.inters.
Though sadly rddled, tho Carondelet not struck
below the water limo, her machinery injured.
She VIII be in proper trim again In q short time.
ATTEMPT TO THR RAN.
Tho Carondelet at length succeeded in getting along
side and graphing the Arkansas. The order oarders
away was instantly passed and the OF the Yankee
gnnboat speedily mounted tho deck OF It's adversary.
When there they found foe to engage, and looked
around for somebody something to Eight. Ths crew
Of tho Arkansas had retired below and the iron matches
were closed and fastened beneath that 1t utterly
impossible to 60 down and continue tho action
Tho men Of the Carondest much in the
condition OF who attempts to open oys
ter, but has neither knife, scissors nor stone
with which TO perform the operation. Rifle and pistol
shots annoyed them from various loopholes, and hot
water and steam forth from the pipes OF tho
Arkansas. while the guns OF the rebe continued to play
against the comparatively frs sides OF the csrondso
The Carondeet replied with her steam apparatus, and
this kind Of fighting might have continued till both were
exhausted had not the vessels struck bottom by which
the grapplngs loosed and the Arkansas we'd
drift down the stream leaving tho Carondset by the
shore To the surprise OF those the latter boat the
Arkansas did not the battle but put on eli steam
and moved slowly down the river
THE TYLER ALARMS THE rrsUr.
Tho Tylor succeeded In reaching the feet nearly hs
hour In advance OF the Arkansas thus giving little
time to prepare for the reception Of the visitor None
Of the boats had much steam up though all had fires in
to the boats ready the Arkansas
should really make an attack
rBE ARKANSAS ApPEARs.
But two or throe able to move at the time the
Arkansas appeared around the bend, though tho rss
were "crowded' as much possible The Louisville
and Cincinnati succeeded in getting their wheels In mo
tion and hosting anchor and the Benton had Just swung
from hsr moorings. The Cairo doing her best and
tho rams prompt to perceive tho exgancise OF the
occasion and make ready for The vessels OF
Commodore Farraguts squadron beat TO quarters and
determined to receive the enemy while at anchor.
TnE TIGHT BETWEEN THE RAA AND GusRcAT M. g.
As the Ar kansas approached she encountered gunboa
No of Farraguts feet, carrying heavy eleven inch
Dahlgrcn and two small twelve Founders at the bow.
This boat received several shots from the Arkansas and
replied vigorously with her big gun sending ono ball
through the side OF the latter. Withou, stopping
her engines the Arkansas past No o. and next en-
countsred tho Louisville which gave her the full benefit
of her broadsidc and bow guns Tho Arkansas had by
this timc reached position where her shot
i've in every direction and she used all her guns the
same moment firing at transports and gunboats ndis
crimnately None OF the boats wore able 10 giye the
Arkansas than two broadsdes before she
was out Of reach Most Of the balls were thrown at
short range but many OF the solid projectiss glanced
off, while the shells shivered thousand frag.
ueus Dy VI alone. Inc Benton.
Louisville and Cincinnati moved as speedily as they
could turn in tho river and followed closely upon the
heels Of the Arkansas.
1HE sEBE CRAFT PASSES FAGsHp-FrFEcT OF sonH oy
AS the rebel boat passed the Hartford Iroquois and
Richmond, she received heavy broadside from eacl
The Essex, which arrived only few days since,
managed send hundred pound steel shot fairly
through the sides OF the Arkansas causing her 10
fearfIly One Of them thought - have struck near
her line and caused her leak badly as she kept
her pump constantly going and poured large stream
Of water from her sides One Of tho RichInonds one
Parrot shot is also supposed have gone
completely through her. After each discharge Of her
guns the portfolios of the Arkansas instantly closed,
her sidcs presenting nothing but of almost mpene
tsbe wood and iron One OF these portfolios was lef
orcn for moment, and ball from the Benton entered
killing ton men aud wounding several others A shot
from Of the boats at short range Is said TO have
right angles upon the side OF the and
rcbounded falling into the water close to the vessel from
which it was discharged
HER WAY.
Tho Arkansas did not slockon her speed during her
progress down the river but kept steadily forward firing
her guns &C she moved ahead Her speed Of motion IS
not as great Of her friends have thought abe
would attain, her immense weight causing her TO draw
TOO much water for rapid movements. Her enormous
on prov was prominent to view but she did not attempt
70 use /. upon any Of the boss sF tho nr attack This
was probably owing TO her slow pace and s to her fail
ure in this respect that doubtless indebted 70
the present safety Of our boats
THE RAM iAEcAsrxR, NO. 3,
AT one time started for the Arkansas intending 10 run
her down but before proceeding far she received three
shot, one OF which severed hsr steam pipe BY which
number Of her severely scaldsd two Of them
fatally Notwithstanding the great number OF boats ep
posed to her. the Arkansas succeeded passing safely
through and seeking the protection Of the rebel bate
ries.
rm CONSULTATION rm eoxxopoREs I
Immediately afterward Commodores Davis and Farragu
met 10 consult upon the best mod opsrandi for tho
future The result Of their meeting the decision
attack the Arkansas that evening the boats Of the upper
anila taking position whore They could draw iha 1ra