The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-08-27
The Siege of Observation-Disclosures II om-
bardmenI Continued.
New YORK. August q.

NEW DIRK, August n
A letter dated the 18th, from Morris Is
land to the Herald, states: ''The fire OF our
batteries is still continued, and the masonry
of Sumter is gradually crumbling and tumb-
limo to ruins The rebel flag was shot away
twice on the 18th, but was replaced. \ vlo-
lent storm ragged on the 18th, and continued
ON the 18th The sand batteries, howeve1T.
have got perfect range and are dezsnoIishipo
the gorge wall. The holes are deepened, the
assures have been idened and the seams
multiplied hundred fold since yesterday
The parapet is completely demolished The
abutmeuts at the southeast angle are mostly
torn away. Breaches made, through when
our proiectiles fly, crushing the opposite wall
are plainly seen. Deserters state that the ell
feet Of our shot On Sumter was terrible, and
that four men were killed, and SIX III Wag-
ner on Monday"
ssTba rebel batteries on James Island con-
tinue a heavy fire, but without much dam
Another letter of the 10th to the Herald,
savs. sFrorn one end Of our lines to the 9th
er, our guns are pouring in a fire against the
gorge wall Of Sumter, but still it holds to-
gether 1t will be gradually torn to pieces.
The iron-clads moved up abreast Of Sumter
last evening, but heavy sea prevented their
operating. The gale to-day is subsiding.
More guns were mounted at the front last
night. Our heaviest pieces have not opened
yet.
''The steamer New Brunswick stranded up
on the bar, and her cargo is being taken out
by lighters.
The numerous torpedoes are now powerless
for harm, as effective measures have been ia
ken to avoid them.
''The health of the troops is good and they
arc in excellent spirits"
FIT. MONROE, August "a.
The steamer Maple Leaf has arrived from
off Charleston Thursday, at which time the
Sumter's guns were silent, and several breach
es made in the walls. No doubt the rebels
would soon surrender Sumter. The monitors
were close under the guns of Wagner, and, by
the aid Of our sharpshooters, had nearly 81
fenced the enemys guns.
New YORK, August "a
Richmond papers contain the following dis
patches:
CHARLESTON, August 18.-AIl day yester-
day the bonbardment was more furious than
on any previous day. The Ironsides, six Mon
itors and six gunboats, with all the enelny's
land batteries, opened on Wagner at day
break, throwing 20 shells per minute at our
NOIh5. IiliO COliIIluCu I'LL IL o CLOCK, when
the feet and land batteries turned their at
tention to Sumter. The Ironsides and six
Monitors approached within three-fourths of
mile of Sumter, and battered vigorously
against the south face. Sumter replied brisk
ly from her Barbette guns. The contest last
ed about three hours, when the fleet. having
been struck very often, stood out Of range
with flags at half mast. 1t is supposed that
some high Yankee officer has been killed.
"The enemy's land batteries of 2OO-pound-
er Parrot guns kept up constant fire yes
terday evening and all last night, against
Sumter. The roar Of cannon heard in the
city, was tremendous.
''Ihe casualties at Sumter Yesterday were
killed and 13 wounded at Wagner Z kill
ed and 81 wounded Among the killed is
Capt. Wampler, Chief Engineer Of Wagner
'Ihe cannonade was resumed at daybrea,<
this morning, and now Cat a. M is oro
crossing with vigor Batteries, Gregg and
Wagner are unimpaired
CHARLESTON, August 10 he enemvs
land batteries kept POUNDING away at SIM
ter throughout yesterday with their heavy
Parrott guns. There was co,unarativeIv lit.
tie firing against wagner on Which the enc
my my eau i'is'No no impression whatever. A
i ploiilIoL gagged Wagner yesterday afternoon
DuI ""s soon driven off. No casualties among
ind windy, and no firing took place. but at
daylight this morning the enemy's Parrot
guns reopened on SUMTER firing quite rapidly.
This still continues. Our James Island bat
teries replying briskly."