The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-04-29
Army Correspondence.
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CAMP OF THE cd KEHT.
FoLLY's ISLANDS G. April 10th '63-
DEAR SPIRIr -Sincesmy last, written On
the Isle of st. Helena, We have been
moved considerably nearer the cele
city of Charleston.
The morning Of the 1se inst. an order
was received at head quarters to pack
traps and hold ourselves in readiness to
embark any nloment that evening We en-
barked on beard the propeller padette,
pushed out into the harbor and anchored.
The End brought orders to put to sea,
Anchors were weighed and the fleet was
fast clearing the harbor when steam-tug
passed along with an order, viz: "Return
to St. Helena v' Consequently in few
moments the fleet was again anchored,
awaiting further orders Same evening
orders came again and this time all was
right; when short distance out the or
ders we're opened, aud ''Stono Inlet was
heralded as our destination.
At Sunrise OH the Bird we hove in sight
| of Stono and remained there until almost
evening waiting for pilot to run the
vessel into the inlet, but none came and
the Captain concluded to risk it with his
his own, although wholly unacqualnted
with the channel. The vessel touched
Ionce in going in which did no harm, the
balance of the feet followed US In and
that night anchored in calm water. The
lmorning of the 4th the surf boats were
brought into requisition aud the whole
tforce lauded on Coles Island; moved out
ION the marshy bottom and pitched our
tents, glad to get safely on land once
more. The rebels are plainly visible from
our camp, have several large earth works
4 in view, in 'front.' Sunday the 9Th moved
our camp nearer the rebels, but under
tcoyer of some old earth works, erected
during the Revolutions; the 'rebs' are
busy to day strengthening their works.
III O'clock z. NJ An order to furnish h
1 the command with one days rations and
march to the landing Immediately; en-
harked at 3 a. IN. the morning OF the 9th
and at daylight were landed on this Island,
together with the tooth N. Il. s5th 2.
" and 39tb H., and immediately march
ed for the upper end Of the island. with n
seven miles of Charleston. Scouting par
ties were sent out, who secured the island
slcomplctely, but reported the place clear
lof the enemy, in the evening when they
| returned. hes r1s
All day Of the 5th large feet was
Visible off Stono Inlet heading toward
lCharleston-S monitors and Ii mortar
boats led the way. 4esg
| BOMBARDMENT OF SUMTER.
Tuesday the17th Two monitors ae-
companied by the New lIrensides ran into
the harbor and commenced the lombard
ment of Fort Sumter at 20 minutes be-
fore 10 o clock The firing was perfect
lyterri6c, and lasted until 5 in the evening
1 when the monitors retired outside. The
iidouble terreted monitor sprung a leak
and sunk in shallow water after she had
run out of the harbor., She is No loss to
1.-THE Government as she was built by a
number of wealthy men OF the eastas an
experiment, and has proved failure. be-
| ing too weak in the center, for the great
armam mt in the terrets. The rebels fred
| 6UO rounds while the III monitors were firing
100. What effect the monitors solid
shot had on the Fortress is known here
only by rumor Com. Dupont reported
/ two breeches made Morris Island is in
possession of the rebels. The above was
small teeler thrown out to test the pow
ers of endurance of Sumter, but | think
her powers of endurance will net avail
here much, when the fleet of monitors,
mortar boats and ironside run in and
commence LAUNDERING at her DOORS.
"Wednesday, the Sth.--Very little firing;
four shots in the direction Of the city
about midnight. 4si8l
Thursday the 9th.-No firing to-day.
about s p. N. the pickets in our front
fred four or Eve shots i'll quick success
sion, which caused general fall in T. to
be sounded. An investigation was had
as to the cause Of the alarm, when it was
ascertained that aporker had wandered
too near the picket post and had paid for
his temerity with his life. 49, r
Friday the 10th, IL o'clock a. NJ
| Heavy firing in the direction of Chirles-
ton, but of too great intervals to be of
any Importance. =
Saturday the 11th.-The right-wing
ordered to the upper end of the island in
charge of 1t. Col. Steele, went with the
Fcompany to the Generals headquarters to
guard against surprise and capture from
the rebels, who it was surmised would at
tempt.a raid across the river that night;
but nothing occurred to disturb US.
Sunday the 12th-Reheved at day
light and returned to camp. II. m, or
dcred to pack traps and join the right
wing; arrived at the headquarters of Col.
lDoudy, Tooth N. Y. at dark, were order
ed on picket in front, on the river; the
right wing is two miles further up on the
point opposite Morris Island The 'rebs'
fired volley at Company A this morn
i ing, but did no harm. Fort Sumter and
Moultrie are visible from this point.
4 Monday the 13th As this is the an
{ niversary of the fall of Sumptcr, We are
looking anxiously for the fight to COM
ailne nee. 1o'clock-all quiet in the har-
Dor; no prospect of fight to-day A
Sad Incident befel Daniel Bennett and
Harvey Dennis, both members of Co. 6,
fthis morning. They were on picket and
hadpicked up an old she'll and thrownit it
in the fire, in a few moments it exploded,
dangerously, if not fatally, injuring them
/ both. The Company is from Guernsey
County. Captain BAIL Rodgers, OF; Conl-
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