Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-11-06
From Charleston-The City Sielied ,rith
Greek Fre-The Grand Assault not TO
be made Immediately.

From Charleston-Tae City Sielied ,cith
Greek Fire-The Grand Assault not 10
be made Immediately
New YORK, Oct. 81.
The Times has the following despatche,
from Charleston harbor.
Morris Island, Oct. 27-l2 NJ, 1863
Three heavy guns have been opened on the
city of Charleston, and each has thrown
one she'll containing Greek fire into the
weary heart of the city. Other guns are to
open upon the city this afternoon. 1t was
not intended at first to make the commence
mcnt of such vigorous operations, but cir
cumstances hevc changed the programme
entirely. Our batteries are also at work on
johnson. Sumter and Moultrie. The rebels
reply reservedly to-day. They are evidently
taken by surprise 50 far as the Smelling of
Charleston is concerned, although he has
had sufficient warning. Four monitors arc
in position off Sailiyan's Island. 1t is I'M
derstood that they will engag, the rebel
works this afternoon. The lrJnsiles shows
no disposition to participate. Her ropes
are strung with sailors washing.
1t cannot be put down as the commence
ment of any vigorous assault, and the pub
lie must no: expect stirring news by the
next steamer.
The Hcraid's Folly Island letter Of the p
says
As clos, one OF the gin' is firing on
The city of Charleston, with what result
cannot be stated. St. Mchael's spire is the
target Of cur Gre
CAIRO, H., Oct. 81.
Adyices # m Little Rock of the 10th
states that volunteering for the Union army
continues to BE- very successful. The mill
tary organizations in the Northwest part
already number 1000 volunteers.
New YORK. Oct, 81.
The steamship City OF New York sailed
to-day taking S27S 1881 in specie.
The Posts Washington despatch says the
Government has this morning received
advices that General Blair, Of General
Shermans division took possession Of fus
cumbia Ala. on the 9th inst.
The H.raids Washington despatch says
it has been determined by the President not
to take any official notice Of the French in
vasi N until our own d I'M site d ificultie:
shell have bcsn adjusted,
WAsHIsGroN, Nov. |.
The following was received this morning
at the headquarters of the Army
CHrTASooGA, Tenn. Oct. %, 1868.
Mai Gen Ii. W. Ilalleck, General in Chief
In the fight of last night the enemy at
tackled Gan. Geary's division, nosted a
= Wauhatchee. on three sizes, and broke hi
camp at one Point, but was driven back il
most gallant style by part OF his force
tho remainder being held in reserve.
Howard, whilst marching to Geary's re
lief, wa. attacked on the flank, tine enem.
occupying in force two commanding hills Oh
the lett of the road. He Immediately thew
forward two of his regiments and took boil
at the point of the bayonet, driving The
enemy from his breastworks and across look
cut Creek. In this brilliant success owe
their old adversary, the conduct of tn
officers and men Of the llth and 18th corr
IL entitled to the highest praise.
(Signed) nEo. IL: IHoNAs.
Major General
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. lst.
The Subscription Agent reports til, sal
of SIC 800 900 worth of five twenties Of
Saturday, making over $50, OoO, 900 for tn
week