Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-03
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MOBILE, Feb. 24.-The correspondent of the
Advertiser and Register writes from Vicksburg,
Feb. 18th, as follows !:
The enemy erected batteries on the Leyee, in
range of the city, and commenced Smelling at one
O'Clock, yesterday, one Of our batteries near the
depot. Every shell came within the city, but no
harm was done. Our guns replied slowly, CIV
ing shot for shot. From the position OF their
batteries, that portion of the city fronting the
riverwil be untenable. The firing continued al. at
regular intervals till night, and occasionally till
morning. At daylight all was quiet.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 25.-We have trust
worthy information from Beaufort that the difh
Guilty between the Yankee Generals Hunter and
Foster, which resulted in the return of the latter
to Washington, was fsticuff between the rival
Generals, growing OUT of disputes as to prece
dence. The new programme of Hunter is now
understood to be another expedition to cut the
Charleston and Savannah Railroad at Pocotaligo,
and simultaneous naval operations against Gen
esis Point and Costar's Bluff, preliminary to at
lacking Savannah. The Ist of March is the day
fixed for these movements. a.
The merchant steamer which went aground
yesterday, is now within the harbor.
V1cKsBURa, Feb. 25.-To General S. Cooper !:
II have the honor to report, after severe and
hot engagement, the capture of the Federal iron
clad steamer Indianola, Lieutenant Commanding
Brown, United States Navy, together with all
her officers and crew, by the Confederate States
steamers, Queen of the West and Webb, forming
an expedition sent out by me for that purpose,
under the command of Major Breft-the prize is
good deal damaged.
(Signed) B. TAYLOR,
Major General Commanding.
VIcKsBURG, Feb. 25.-To General S. Cooper
The expedition fitted up at Red River and Port
Hn6o Id
la, at l. P. NJ, last night. She Is now on the
Mississippi shore, bow and upperworks out, near
Mr. Joe Davis plantation. Her armament con-
sists of two ll-inch guns forward, and two 8-inch
aft. Lieutenant Brown, United States Army,
commanding, with his officers and men, were cap
tured We will do every thing possible to raise
and get her afioat Immediately.
There viii probably be an attempt, by other
iron clads, to run down past our batteries to-
night. Major j. L. Brent, of Taylor's forces
commanded the expedition. #
lSigned) &c. PEMBERTON,
Lieutenant General Commanding
MOBILE, Feb. 26.-The Advertiser and Regis
ter has the following:
JACKSON, Feb. 25.-I am permitted to copy
the following dispatch to General Pemberton,
dated Port Gibson, 18th : Last night about ten
O'Clock, with the steamer DR.. Baly, four miles
below Vicksburg, fell in with the United States
Queen Of the West and The Webb had engaged
her for an hour, went alongside, when her com.
mander, Lieut.. Brown, q. S. N, surrendered to
me- AS all credit is due Major Brent / have
turned over to him, in sinking condition, the
prize, which we hope to save. Nobody but five
hurt. (Signed) FRED. B. BRAND,
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 26 Our latest advices from
Port Royal state that the Yankee feet now there
m 1hprc pdr ad md tua ~, fhroo
including three frigates and twenty gunboats.-
The rest are chiefly transports There are now
10000 men collected there and more expected.
MOBILE, Feb PA correspondent of the
Memphis Appeal, writing from Vicksburg, 23d,
says: An enormous fleet appeared this morning,
larger than has been yet Witnessed from this
point. Everything looks as if preparations were
almost ready for the enemy to commence for
ward movement The monster force before the
city cannot long remain in idleness.
Persons we'll acquainted with the country bor-
dering on Yazoo Pass and Cold Water, say if
the enemy succeed in getting their gunboats in
the Cold Water they will never get out; that an
army Of 1000 men could hold at bay and destroy
an invading force of 81, 900 in that country
SAVANNAH Feb. 2s.-The steamer Nashville, in COM
ing up the Ogechee, last night, grounded on sand
bar above Fort McAllister She was discovered this
morning by the enemy's feet when iron clad open
ed fire at her the marsh at $50. and continued
until 10 c1ock Wnen an lncenaary SneH struck her
and set on fire. She is total wreck. The fort
fired the clad, hitting her twice. Other gun
boats from the feet, sheed the fort doing damage.
CHARLESTON, March lst-Two steamers, the Doug
las and Ruby, arr, ed here at daylight this morning.
with Nassau dates to Thursday last. The Nassau was
was fred at several times by the bockaders but not
hit The steamers Stonewan jackson and Hero from
Charleston, also. the St. Johns, from Savannah, had
The following prizes were at Key West, February,
18th Steamers-Adela, PEARL and Virginia; schoon-
ers-Alice By George, Agnes, Frances Freer, Isabel
Dawn, Two Sisters, Kate and Margaret sloops-
Chester, Flying Fish, Good Luck, Brockenborough,
Avenger, Julia, Ellen, Sllas King, and Brave. The
other names illeglble.
arrived safely az Nassau. ss
all persons having friends in the Confederate service
prepare to go TO Port Royal to be sent thence into
the Rebel lines.