New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13

TYLER was hailed by the men who had swan ashore rom
the Oaeen CITY, and informed of the result Of the fight
with shelbys battery. This about six miles above
the Of the engagement. Leaving the transports
behind the three gunboats moved down the river, the
coming next, and the Naumkeag. Capt Rogers, last.
Seeing them bearing down upon him. Shelby set ire to
the Queen City and formed lis men in line II battle
behind the verge Of he high bluffs, bis guns being sta
toned 60 as 70 sweep the river above.
TUE FIRST GUN, ~
When within about lOv yards Of the Rebels bright
flame and cloud Of eeoy smoke leapne from the bows
of the Tyler. followed by heavy explosion that rolled
down between the butts N broken volumes OF thnpder
told t9 tss SpS spgsS%1! 4 Sa Gss as bS Sy
gren that fred first; the missile thrown was n she'll
Il burst abont 100 yards in front OF and 30 yards above
the Rebels, but with what effect could not be told.
Another followed from the vessel and as the
Fawn came within range. she too opened while tho
Naumkeag, falling little of from the course OF the
other boats. TO fire past them, opeaed with her
starboard bow gun Immediately afterward.
THE ENGAGEMENT.
Several shots were fired by the gunboats, az they
powed ahead under full head Of steam. before the
enemy replied, for his lighter guns were less effective
at long range than heavy ones. But when he did
open Of distance Of less than 800 yards, was with
effect. The Tyler received tie FIRST shot aud IN fact for
brief interval the whole FIRE OF the Rebels was con
centrated upon her Fortunately, however her ma
chinefy not touched. aud she moved steadily along
followed by the two others receiving the while trench
dons fire. but never faterDg. ltwasCaRt. Eaehes
intention past the battery at all Hazards, for ta
reason that the bluffs upon which the Rebels weie
posted face up the river a1d therefore protected me
Rebels from bis fire while coming down stream while on
the lower side they slope of towards the water aud
afford no protection whatever from lire from that d.
rection
AS the guRbOas came successfully opposite TO and
within less than 100 yards Of the battery the artillery
fire from either side without damage, As the hebes
could not depcs their guns enough 10 hit U.s. While our
missiles could Only scream blrmlessy over TIE Top
Of the bluff and cTesh into The woods far IN the rear
1t thus that TIE point OF greatest proximity to the
Rebel guns also the point Of least danger and the
boats as they run by one after another, we're Tor the
moment safe.
After passing tho batteries the boats continued on
down stream for about third q a mile when they
rounded to and moved up to within close range: AS
the Rebels in the act Of CHANGING their main ironf
the three guuboats swung round, and each one &c!
cred br0adsde as her guns came In range The erect
Of this nj apparent. AS the entire Rebel me
was thrown ia confusion. and just as second series oil
broadsidcs was poured into hem they leg IN moving
rapidly back from the river. Our fire was now increased
to the maximum, aud the Rebel column already ~ pc
cipitate retreet thrown into ineXtrclb.e confusion
and the retreat converted into an utter rout pher
dead and most II their wounded were st ol tue Reld
together with 2popgder isdPioee token thai morn
n iron, the Queen City several hundred smail-arms.
and al the ordnance stores taken from the Queen CITY
alter her surrender
The enemy, il seems icl back only about bye mics
from the river and sent TO Marmnduke for assistance
determined TO maintain che blockade Of the rvei aid
encouraged. doubt t. greater perseverance, b! his
success III capturing the Queen City.
OPERATIONS OF BRIG. -GEs. CA8R.
After the retreat Of the Rebels Capt Bache deter
mined 10 return with lis entire feet Of gunboats and
transports to puyals Dlaf, aud cQi1muEleate VITA
Gon. Steele at Little Rock. After INST collecting All
the wounded and straggers and the ordnance stores
eft behind By the foe he accordingly proceeded up the
rlrcr and arrived at hls destination that night Ten
steele at once ordered Gen. Carr to follow In pursuit
with force Of lees than 1900 mounted men, consisting
Of the 18th Illinois 9th Iowa, 81 Minnesota end Sd
Regular Cavalry. This column was, II necessary. 10
in cooperation with the gunboats IN case the enemy
nuyc AZ once in light order into Interior and engage
the Rebels wherever found. Next morning Cen Carr
marched hi. command on board the transport meet end
In few hours reached ClareRdon, accompanied by tue
three gunboais After brief but careful reeonnois'
sanoe OF the r bank our troops landed aud TOOK up
line Of march leading toward the little town Of sherI-
dan, our front being covered by strong advance
guard, while tankers scomed the country on either
side SkirrDishing commenced a few miles from tho
river and continued until night Next day about 70
ST. Charles Carr fond himself confronted by the main
Rebel army under shelby. Without delay be dis
who instantly became hotly engaged with tine enemy
main line. The Rebels showed NO disposition TO yied
al inch, nor any. disincinanon 70 develop their
strength but poured heavy fire into our skrm,sh line
Which was now so extended ss 10 cover their whole
front.
severe battle was now iney liable. but the pecnliar
formation Of the field alternating hills and follows,
timber fences and brush prevented the whole of our
forces being al anageously brought into action The
consequence was our main dependence was upon our
skirmishing line which being continually reinforced
soon had nearly ab compact FORMATION as IoRulsr
line Il battle. The firing nov very heavy and tue
enemy brought his artillery TO bear upon Cars center
with accuracy and OBJECT.
For ms much a. an hour the fight ragged without any
advantage sccruing to either side wseu our line as
pushed closer up to the Rebels and Carr by showing
himself In force on the right caused that flank OF the
enemys line TO give way.
This wac the moment upon which the fate OF the day
turued-the loodtde Of battle which Properly taken at
Vantage Of ted on to victory. Bringing up bis reserve
Carr sent them In on charge aPd what had been pat
~ nd tpf. y Huht nod
rapidly upon the flying Rebels threatening them In rear
and on either qank. loading aud firing they pursued
while Of denofazed Rebels gave themselves up
we're captured and sent 10 the rear About two miles
in OF where the light first commenced, brilliant
dash Of detachment of 800 0f our cavalry forced the
mgitiyes to ebandon splendid "a FOUNDER cannon,
which IL is said was captured from US ct Camden Last
Winter Tue pursuit thus kept up until nght and TO
point over ~ miles from Clarendon.
Here Il was hoped our tired men and animals would
have an opportunity from the fatgues Of the past
formation received by Gen. Carr that detachment
OF 800 men from Msrnadukos main body was coming
to the assistance of Shelby, and the buges more
sounded boots aud saddles and the head VI the column
was turned back toward CLARENDON which point our
troops commenced entering at midnight
The 2sth was spent quietly IN camp no one doubling
that tho enemy had been severely punished ~ ven
ture an attack We had brought buck with Us over 200
prisoners. IL Of whom officers q and one ~
pounter gun beside killing aud wOuDdng az least 900
Rebels Our own loss will ia short Of 200. Yesterday
(th) your correspondent found an opportunity 10 re-
turn ~ the mouth Of the river and now while awaiting
for 10 take this mmunicaOD north has the
satisfaction Of beint able 10 report the final raising of
the blockade Of White River the safety Of Steele
munications and The Illustration Of deep aud skillfuy
laid plan 10 bring disaster upon the army OF Arkansas
III.