The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-07
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e. a Hnaos HEAD, 8. O. May i. 1883
Affairs about cAarieson-TAe Keokrk--AaemR Of he
Rebels TO Raise HerA6air Bessossn Rebel Iron Glad
and the Gsltoat Paul Jonss-Bl0ekads Rannsrs-lvapaI
AGars DC. de- fI vs.
Since the departure Of The Arago an air Of sissnatOn
seems TO have fallen upon and envsopcd both the navy
and army.
Affairs remain unchanged upon the islands about
Charleston, our troops holding quiet possession undis
urbed by the rebels who have weakened their
force somewhat by reinforcing the army In front or
Hooker upon the Rappahannock. The rebels appear
to be quite well satisfied that our forces win not
again attempt the capture OF Charleston, although
they havo not suspended thor work upon new
batteries upon Morris Island, which win control
the Morris Island channo! the bar. Whether they are
destined to disappointment remains for time tell
not in position 70 give any opinion in regard to
the only say that nearly all the iron clads
have rendezvoused at North Edsto, and the balance WIN
be there at an early day.
High tides are coming on and am not quite certain
that the attack on Fort Sumter may DO renewed in
such to promise success. But all that will
be determined hereafter.
The rebels making strenuous exertions to-
raise the Keokuk. entire II possible, but at all
events to obtain possession Of her guns
and machinery, the latter Of which they greatly stand
IN need Of put their iron cads into active service
having been accomplished but express hopes Of finally
wreck s rapidly burying itself in the sand, and is
doubleday beyond all hope OF resurrectn the rebels
il Is very doubtful Shehe their aScrs viii Be- rewarded
BY any thing except pieces of old iron, 30.
ner got around tho wreck in boats and began work
The Paul Jones, lying of the bar near that point,
the bar and opened fire upon wrcckcrs and quickly
dispersed and drove them ashore upon Morris Island
inereuPo o small battery which they have erected on
out Of the harbo opened upon the Paul JONES' there
D. drawing the gunboat's tire in return. 1t Of no
damage to u.s. and was soon sonced One Of the rebel
rams thereupon steamed down past Fort Sumter and
opened FIRE upon the Paul Jones, throwing very
heavy rifle bolts clear over her. The PAU Jones
changed few shots with the ironcad and then retired
across the bar leaving the field 10 tho rebels there
was no chance Of doing them any damage. and very
strong reasons for believing that rebel bolt might dts
NIB or sink her.
With the exception OF this little affair and tie success
full running in OF an Ango-rebe steamer nights
since, nothing has occurred TO disturb the mnotoDy o.
The English steamer that ran in was discovered and.
fred upon and closely chased but without avail The
sne nsns ana nos great n speed rendered
that has run In during tho last dark moon and several
haye been driven away This proves mat The blockade
small soop was captured at Tybce the other day by
the Cmmerone having board thirteen bales OF cotton
The vessel drew only eighteen inches when the
centreboard raised and headed directly
the shoals and breakers when caught by small boat
from the ganboat The cotton will be sent North, and
tho craft herself condemned and sold here.
Lieutenant Commanding John s. Barnes, who has long
been 10 Ossabaw Sound, bockading, 10 command Of the
Dawn, has been appointed executive officer Of the dag
ship Wabash, In place VI Lieutenant Commander John
win was one Of the most valuable officers in the squadron
and his mastery handling Of tho Dahgren light batteries
from tho squadron several occasions land operations
In this department has frequently been described in hs
correspondence.
Lieutenant Commander Barnes is one Of the officers 70
stored 70 his Old position In the limo Of promotions by tho
President and has frequently given proof Of the fact has
the Presidents high opinion OF his abilities ofesr
based upon good grounds and that this promotion
well deserved and proper 70 be made
The despatch beat Hope will proceed North for repairs
In q day or two.
The gunboat Marbehead, which has been In commission
longer perhaps than other vessel In the squadron -
likely TO BIO sent 70 New York IN few weeks tor repAiB
to her boilers nearly used from long service
Quito large number Of transports have been dis
charged and win be sept North IN day or two. largo
number still lie In the harbor doing nothing, which
very well be spared and thousands OF dollars saved.
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