The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-07

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Later from Charleston.
The Second BOmbardment of Sumter
Further interesting Details.
We have some further interesting partlc.
ulars OF the bombardment in progress at
Charleston. The following is from letter
in the New York Herald, dated the goth
ult: ,.sgss.-
How the Bombardment Progresses
Our batteries opened last Monday after,
noon, the 26th inst, and fred slowly until
nightfall, the gorge wall being the target
for our: projectiles. But little effect was
produced on the wall, as the mass of debris
that extended up its face was pretty ct
fective shield against our missiles, and 1t
was soon evident that little other damage
could be inflicted at that point than that
already effected in our first bombardment
The debris of bricks and mortar was pound
ed to snail fragm ants and pulverized to
powder; but it seemed to grow more impen-
etrable as the process of hammering went
on. Of course portion of the projectlles,
striking at the top Of the wall, on de-
scending curve, passed over and inflicted
damage in the channel face of the work; but
those that struck below we're practically OF
no service to us.
On Tuesday morning fire was again re-
sumed, the guns being directed against the
southeast face of the work which had been
a good deal shattered and torn by Our previ-
GUS bombardment. This face had no protee-
ton in the shape of heavy shields ofmason:
ry and barricades of sand bags, which had
proved so effectual on the gorge wall
Our projectiles soon began to tell on the
masonry. as the face line of fire was nearly
direct and the range short. With the naked
eye huge fakes of masonry could be seen
to detach themselves from the parapet and
face of the wall, and 90 crashing down to the
waters edge, envelopng the fort in q cloud
of dingy reddish dust, which was slowly
swept away by the wind aud settled upon
the water, leaving ragged gaps in the wall
and revealing the arches and portion of
the piers. The face of the wall fell into
ruins very rapidly. Firing was continued
during the day, and throughout the night
it was maintained from portion of the
guns, merely to harrass the enemy and pre-.
vent them from working, either to con-
struct work within or to repair da ma
ges.
Why the Bombardmeht wa. Rscom-
meneed.
And here i t may not be inappropriate to
give the reasons for The recommencement
of the fire upon Fort Sumter. Information
had been received from time to time from
deserters and refugees from the enemy's
lines that the rebels were mounting guns on
the channel faces of the work. also con-
structing bomb proofs to protect garr-
rison. The Information came so direct, and
seemed to be so we'll confirmed, that Gen.
Gilmore determined to completely knock
down the southwest face of the fort and ef
fectually prevent any efforts to place the
work in any condition for offensive opera
tions. So be ordered the batteries to be
opened, which was done, as | have before
stated, on Monday last.
The Monitors Join In the Fray.
On Tuesday morning the Patapsco, Lehgh.
Weehawken and Nahaut moved up to
point opposite Fort Wagner, and opened
fire on Sumter, and continued it leisursly
during the day. The firing was slow and
very accurate, the Lehigh and Patapsco US
ing their rifle guns principally, though oc-
cassionally throwing in Gfteen-inch shell.
The others used both their eleven and 6f.
teen,inch guns, and battered the walls in
fine style. Since then the Patapsco and
Lehigh have co-operated during the day,
and main tanned regular and effective FIRE
upon the southeast face, materially assist
ing in its demolition They have not re-
ceived the attention Of the rebel gunners as
yet, as the latter are pretty nearly convinc-
ed that it is only waste of ammunition to
fire upon them at long rarge.
Operations up to Friday.
The bombardment has continued up to
the present time, 1.-TWO o'clock Friday af-
ternoon,) with no interruption except at
noon, when the gunners enjoy au hours
rest. The firing Wednesday, Thursday
and to-day has been regular and effective
The night firing has been kept up only
enough to prevent any work from going or
in the fort and 10 wear out the garrison
which must be very small. We can see {
few men on the outside, who dodge behinC
the channel face when We fire, and keep
sharp lockout for stray missiles and hyinl
brickbats. 1t is not at all probable tha
more than handful of men hold the worl
during the day, reinforcements being throw
in by means of small boats, after sundowr
to guard against an attempt to take tn
fort by storm.
The condition Of Fort Sumter.
This afternoon the southwest front Of th
fort presents an appearance of denolitio