Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-13

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Clark arrived at Kew West on the 9Th.
The u. S. steamlrs Alabama and Oneida, were
1T Chunac, March p, from 81. Thom4s.
Tire Whaling vessel. Ellen Kisiir, recently
aSrived at Georgetown. Grand Cayenne. reports
that she was chased for twelve hours by the pi-
rate Retribution. on the 18th ult.
The rebel dispatches state that Ia the engage
ment Of the 7th all the Monitors were frequently
hit, with results unknown.
One gun was dismounted Ia Fort Moultrie aud
one man killed
WASHINGTON. April llth-Special to Herald
'Ay ..mor. n circulation ,n., u.c,.,,.u r.. ,.a
dered his resignation. The war Department has
decided that the muster out of two years men
must date from their muster into the service of
the United States.
wAsHrSeroN, April l2th-The following has
been received at Head Quarters:
MUSFREEsBoRo, April IL.
To Major General Hailack;
The following dispatch was received from
Gen. Granger on the l0th. Van Dorm made his
promised attgek to day at / O'Clock directly in
front OF the town. The infantry on guard in the
town with tie cavalry pickets held them at bay
until then ammunition sas entirely exhausted.
The dense smoke favored their operations ena
bling them to approach very near without our
being able to observe them. Our seige guns and
light batteries opened with murderous effect lit
orally strewing the ground with men and horses.
| had halted Stanly's division 4 miles out on
the Murfreesboro road. he at once crossed his
forces over at Heights Mills, vigorously attack
ing Forests division, moving down the Lewis
burg pike, capturing 6 pices of artillery and some
200 prisoners; but, owing to the unfavorable ma
ture of the country, was unable to hold them,
being attacked by greatly superior numbers. out
hanked. nearly surrounded. Our less ia killed,
wounded and prisoners is less than l00, while
that OF the enemy cannotb be less than three times
that number: they were repnised on all sides and
driven until darkness prevented any further pur-
suit.
Capt. Mcintyre, of the 4th Regulars, took the
battery and the prisoners bringing off 80 odd of
the latter.
Signed. G. GRANGER, Maj Gea.
FORTRESS MONROE. April II.
The steamer Spautdulg arrived to day from
Morehel I'd City yesterday. No communication
has been received at Newberne from Gen. Fos-
ter since Wednesday night, the 9Th.
Women and children are leaving Newberne.
Seven thousand troops attempting u reach
Washington from Newberne were driven back on
Wednesday { miles with the loss of about 30
men.
The last account FROM Gen. Foster states the
rebels had sent in 3 flags of truce for him to sur
render Washington Fosters reply 10 the last
was to send no more flags; if they did he would
capture them, ami ii they wanted Washington to
come ami take it.
The Mary Sanford arrived at Mporehead on
Friday from off Charleston, with information OF
the attack, which commenced at 3 O'Clock and
lasted ) hours.
The Keokuk passed half u mile above Fort
Sumter, where she met five distractions at which
time a terrific firing was kept up on both sides
when she received a shot that passed though her
between wind and water, from which she sank IN
III hours.
The Nahant was within 200 yards of Fort
Sn..faw 80 - - - - - Il
junction OF the turrett with the deck, which pre-
vented the turrett from revolving, and rendering
her useless for the time.
The lronsides received $50 shots, sustaining
no damage further than starting a fes bolt; the
rest OF the feet are uninlured. and liauie.i off,
the object of the recoDnOiire beng since accom-
plistsed, which was to ascertain the loo ,lity of ob
structioas.
Our entire loss was two killed and seven
wounded
As the Sanford left SOM iron,cIads were going
to blow NJ the Kelkuk.
The steamer Flambeau arrived here this P. NJ
with dispatches from Admiral Dupont to Govern
ment.
The reports from the several commanders had
not been received up to the time of the depar-
ture of the Fiambeau Wednesday night. From
other than official sources it is ascertained that
the vessels composing the fees advanced upon
Charleston ON the 9TH, i'll the following order
Weehaw ken, Capt. Rogers; Passaic, Capt. Dray-
ton; Montauk. Capt Worden; Potapsco, Capt
Ammen; Ironsldes. the Flag Ship, Comd'r Tur-
ncr with Admiral Dupont and his staff on board;
next followed the Catskill, Nantucket, Nahant
and Keokuk. In this order they proceeded up
the main channel Arriving within 1900 yards
of the main forts the Ironsides became unman-
ageaole. owing to the tide and the narrowness OF
the channel, and was therefore obliged to drop
anchor to prevent drifting ashore, and signaled
her consorts TO disregard her motions. The re-
malnder OF the squadron continued its course and
soon came in easy range OF rebel fire from all
points. DISTINCTIONS of channel from Fort Sum
ter to Moultrie interfered with progress of ouI
ships. Iu consequence of this, aud the position
of the ironsides, the plan of operations was de
ranged, and space fo- manoeuveTing being only
from 500 to 1000 yards, the vessels were obliged
to prepare for engagement of forts and adjacent
batteries. The signal for action was made IL
p. NJ. but rebels had previously opened fire ON
the leading vessels. The contest was exciting il
the highest degree, presenting fearful scene Of
fire belching from all points on land and sea. A
continuous roar of cannon. In 80 or 40 minute
the Keokuk was in a sinking condition and was
obliged to seek anchorage below range of enc
mys guns. A few moments afterwards all the
vessels withdrew on signal from flag ship, it be
ing impracticable to continue further hcstilities
Keokuk was within 5 or 600 yards of Sumter ant
was completely riddled, struck from all the bat
teries in range at least 80 times in 80 minutes.
The shot was from a riled canon of the heavi
est crlibre.
Capt. Rhind, the commander, received a con
tusion on the leg.
Twelve Of the men are wounded, together witt
ensign Mcintosh. who had charge OF one of the
guns. The injuries are supposed to be fatal.
The next morning, Friday, it was impossible
to save the vessel.
Capt. Rhind got a tug, which took all his mel
aboard. A minute after the Keokuk sank. Thu
persons belonging to her lost all OF their private
effects.
On Wednesday the squadron remained at an
Choir in the main ship channel.
The number of our fleet was about / 100 will
20 guns, while the enemy had at least 300 gun
the best 10 the world.
The injuries to the vessels, excluding the ke0
kuk, are slight Casualties among the men arr
remarkably few, including one killed and thre'
wounded on the Nahant.
The the advantage of our feet being in pos
session of the narrows.
The circuit of the blockade was two-thirds o
the former distance.
None of the batteries fired upon our vessel
until they reached the vicinity of the main forts