The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-12
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Monday May 12-4 la A. M.
THE MISSISSIPPI NAVAL TRIUMPH.
Additional Details or the Great Naval
Engagement Under Commander Da-
Wis, &C., SC.

Additional Oetalls OF the SIeat NAS"A
Engagement Under Commander Da-
Wis, &c., SC. ooo
The desperation Of the rebel in the Mississippi
eliminated yesterday in attack on the fotilla
Early on Saturday morning eight OF their gunooats
round the point above the fort and boldly attacked
feet
The Cincinnati which was stationed the point where
the rebels up to Friday, did not attract them
until the feet had passed above her.
As soon as sho was seen Simultaneous attack from
the whole of their gunboas made upon her, with
but little effect az the guns poorly aimed
The Cincinnati in the mean time had hauled INTO the
stream when ron-cad ram, supposed to be tho NAL
lory advanced in the face Of the continued broadstes
from the former until within forty yards, and being
a faster sailer, succeeded in mooiing be-
tween the Cincinnati and their right hand
when appeared upon her decks preparing to board
with grapnes thrown out, which design was frustrated
by throwing hot water from the steam bstteries OF the
Cincinnati 10 the mean time the rest OF our gunboats
had arrived on the action and engaged the rebel
feet.
The Mallory undaunted by her failure, crowded on
full head OF and came toward the CINCINNATI owl
IDENTIFY intending TO run her down.
Captain Stsmbel, in command Of the latter, waited
until the rebel monster within twenty yards, when
did fearful execution.
The two boats were so close together by this time that
il was impossible for the gunners Of the Cincinnati to
swab out the guns, and IL was only by bringing the
steam batteries bear upon her again that the Mallory
Was compelled 10 haul on.
Captain Sernbe shot her pilot with his revolver and
was himself wounded by pistol shot fred by the pilots
mate of the Mallory.
While the engagement between the Mallory and the
Cincinnati progress shots exploded the boilers
OF one the rebel gunboats and set fire 70 another
ing her to the waters edge.
The very heavy, and under Of the dense
smoke which hung the the rebel fleet retired,
but pursued until they gained shelter under the
guns OF Fort Wright
None OF boats injured except the Cincinnati.
The damage 10 her s hit that shc can be repaired
in twenty-four hours. -Four wounded on her'
including the masters mate. No other casualties
mentioned.
When the smoke cleared away, brcadside from the
flagship Benton sent after the Mallory, and shortly
after she to and went down with all on
board
steamers Courier ana City Of Alton arrived this az
from Pttsburg Landing, with news 70 noon OF
Saturday up which time general engagement had
taken place. On Thursday, tho %, battalion Of the
Seventh Illinois cavalry, under command Of MAJOR APP
plington accompanied General Paine from Pennington
a Reconnaissance or the enemys position.
When about two miles out the scouts who had been
sent ad, back and reported force Of rebel
infantry ambush in the woods both sides Of tho road
leading from Farmir g;on TO Corinth
After a consultation the federal forces advanced, for
the purpose ~ ascertainng the rebel strength and
Surrounded bit cut their way through the rebels, who
hal formed the road, and made their way back to
camp bringing on the body OF Major who was kllsd.
Fonr Of them wcrs wounded.
dcscrter WHO came in subsequently says the rebels
lost forynino killed, wounded and missing, OF whom
Lieutenant Colonel ard Captain were killed.
on Friday the rebel General Braggs division attacked
General Pauc's division, In position two miles beyond
Pennington. A sharp engagement followed men
fighting bravely and making several bayonat charges
he enemy who we're rspulsed with great slaughter.
large reinfcrccmsnts Of rebels having arrived, our
troops returned TO Pennington.
We lost nearly 600 in killed, wounded and missing. No
particulars received.
MONTEREY, May 10, 1862.
Dessrers from tho Louisiana regiment, who were In
the skirnsh yesterday have just arrived. The force
Of the rebels IS 900 strong under Bragg Van DORM
ardec and Price, with thirty pieces Of artillery. Their
purpose was TO overwhe!m and drive left wing into
officers and men. Our ces thirty killed and about
seventy wounded.
All il quiet front The weather is pleasant and our
army is pushing ahead slowly.