The New York herald., 1863-08-14

New Honsides, u appeared that the ladncl
had incautously extended its tour OF observs
ton further up tho harbor than was consistent
with proper regard for the SAFETY Of Tho boat
sudden dash should be made upon il by swift steamer
While pulling against strong ebb tido deeper water
than the boat ought 70 have been the Anglorebe steam
or Alice, lately from Nassau rapidly down tho har
Dor and made for the launch Mr.. Haines suppospg
Alice to be unarmed blockade runner attempting 70
run out prepared to capture her. Ho fred round
from his howitzer m the bow and, rs since appears
attempted 70 carry her by boarding, when largo spar
which tho rebels bad rigged the steamers bow
struck the launch and nearly capsized n In another
moment the launch under tho steamers Wheels and
the eight men who escaped jumped into the water The
others were thrown into tho water by tho violent
blows on tho boat from tho paddles OF the steam
or, when they found themselves under q sharp
fire from rebel rfemen stationed along the side the
steamer The seized upon tho floating debris Of the
boat 10 save themselves from drowning Three OF them
shot in this position, eight Of thcm noated away
and afterwards picked up by Ensign Porters boat
and the balance, including M Hanes, werc picked up by
the rebels and made prisoners So far know then
but three ont OF the boats killed drowned
twelve men and Acting Master Haines were made prison
ers Before close this letter shall have obtained the
names Of those lost The following list Of those not
rescued by Ensign Porter's boat
nsrISa OR PRrsoRRs
Acting Master f. r. Haines Powhatan Charles Fellick
ccxswain; r. Bagord and captain OF tho how
tzer Robert Armstrong, seaman Amos A. Kanna lands.
man. Alexander Moving, landsman; George Bourdais,
seaman; Latham A. Bailey, ordinary seaman; John
Hammond. seaman; Thomas Smith, ordinary seaman;
James Daniels seaman, Ivan Katzebue, seaman Henry
Hockstein, ordinary seaman; Charles II. Salisbury,
ordinary seaman Edward r. Clark, seaman.
GALLANT CONDUCT OF ENSIGN PORTER.
The behavior Of Ensign Porter. OF the New Ironsdes
was most commendabe and gallant. Alone in . small
boat and liable 70 be down BY the Alice he pro.
ceeded 70 the point where he had heard the firing
picked up eight men, who nearly exhausted nnd
ready 10 give up At the risk OF attracting the rebels
attention he flashed his light across the dark waters
about him, and indicated TO tho struggling ia his
neghborhood bis exact location and thereby enabled
10 get them in reach. The rebels the Alice his sig
mails, and surned the steamer towards him. He instantly
pulled rapidly possible for shoa water where the
steamer could not follow and tho moment the rebels
turned back he darted out followed her closely up
again he'd his hight with the hope OF rcscuing one OF
dscerncd his light and again turned upon him gave
chase.
chase.
or course the advantage with the steamer and she
rapidly overhauled the overladen boat Mr.. Rorter
order the Wabashs 10 assist in pulling. and the
force the doubled. st spite OF the most
strenuous Efforts the steamer rapidly gained upon tho
little hoat but before 1t could get 10 muskct range tho
brat had approached 20 near the CAtskl which ~
ing we up the bdbor guard boat hat Ensign Porter
vas able TO fash signal 70 tns ironcad, which OBJ
.erved and response aashct basF S9t Sar!pg Y incur
the Anglo rebel Alice turned quickly about giving up the
frutcss pursuit. and steamed swiftly up the harbor and
s 10
with the rescued men, not much worse for hard nights
This is but one Of the exciting adventures met with
By the naval boats nearly night In the harbcr OF
Charleston The most stirring events Eansp're In the
know, at least cannot know for time 70 come.
When they do to light tho country will be satisfied
that the navy has icss 81. not one iSta q s ancient x6
:s siss sHss fsss II ss:;
3hisS IN the service to-day lei bu, the opportunity
6ccur that calls these high qualities and shall rd
that the navy has not - some would have %
officers and Of the present day. and win gam sl
greater srlliancy before this conssss is ended.
visited The New Tronsides Friday last, and found
her In splendid condition sho bears many "bcauy
mark. OF the last contests she vas engaged In with
Fort Wagner and paltery Gregg. Her gundeck exhibits
mauy vhences cf work The ceiling and sides arc
blackened and begrined Win smoke ana powaer ana
fight she expended six hundred clevennch shells and
rife projccties upon Wagner and Gregg and when fhe
directed her Gre either work II instantly siencad.
No open work in the world could keep up return FIRE
when sustaining such terrific storm OF shell a. the
yna a%s !" sss n
even a ny darod show itself out OF the bombproo.s,
much less q rebel aptlerist
what urwiedy but when brought into position she
is worth the feet ~ Monitors here Tho rapidty
and accuracy ~ her Are and the immense weight OF metal
thrown, make her tho most formidable vessel afoat
Her Qualities of ce'cnce much better than antic
pated and 2. ranse where Der guns are mos, ecien.
fsctory lcsied within the pact six weeks, and Is Dow
reduced q certainty. shs has sscn .s.r.y struck BY
her port shelters that have no blcking at ALL and
pcrccptbe damage was fnrianed Entire confidence II
enemy losscsses whether be from ihe boosted whit
worth rifles of tho heaviest cabrc from the
effective gun the Books rite tho fruit ~ rebo oBcers
inventive 9cnns The mster has been too we'll tested to
ARRIVAL of TrU xsnasxa.
on Thursday last double ender Mahasts Commander
Creighton arrived from the James rivcr Since her arr
val she has exercised lar battery The rebel
ottawa. Lieutenant commander whitipg. and The Mac
blohead, Lieutenant Commander Scott she stood wen
towards Fort Wagner ana opened with hes hundred
and well delivered after the range Obtained
ccedngy and beauti. she divided her atien
tons between Wagner and Gregg and made both works
exceedingly hot and unconfcr,ahle
The o,tawn'sbre from nor one hundred FOUNDER vas
~ ca rss r y ' ,nc 'sa e nsoar
ca1ti1n 70 the retes The NasbleheadB practice with
her eleven nch pangen was excellent eqranz any that
For three hours tho are Of Wagner was s,enced and
tho garrsong were obliged 20 sweltcr IN their bomb.
proofe white the gunboais halted the shells upon them
The fire q the navy has been very damaging 20 the
rebel works. Ihsir paraIc,s, magazines and bomb
proofs are torn and battered IN n wonderful degree
May of the guns have been dismounted and the
blown TO nasnents aud the rebels have
q ANY great weight 70 respond TO Gre though
ther men could sisnd 10 tho guns Wagner and Gregg
pretty vel used up and 4 understood thai the
bes are moving the scrvceabc guns of any power 10
their works James Island looking our posi-.
ton here. Tho rebs are cunning fellows bai they
must come down.
Since portion OF squadron bas anchored inside the
bar. and adthlona precautionary measures have been
taken by Admiral nabgreu 70 make the ins,ds block.
sdo moro efficient, hui vessel has suc-
ceedei 10 eladly our watch snd escaped INTO
Charleston number ~ vessois " understood, have
attempted 70 tn. but Law. no the lob
risky and have gone back " Nassau STU tho Anglo.
rebel Efforts 10 supply the rooes with munitions war
have by 70 means ceased The navy have information
" large feet or steamers IT Nassau which ntena 10
try their luck during tho coming dark nights. fmong
them largo new steamer, her nrst trip haded
with The bnavesi riae gsrs OF fnslFh mansactre tor
the defo0ce o. Charestnn and for tho OF TIA
rebel iron clads. Sue s now expected niahty. IA is