New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-11

did such excellent serviceperforms splendidly and IS
working slow but terrible desolaon 10 the doomed CITY,
Some OF the shells thrown ingeniousy arranged
with fuse TO be igniied by che percussion cap it
striker the roof OF house that the shell does
burst till has penetrated well into the building caus
ing general destruction to everything within its reach
TWO MORE CoNTRABANDs
In to pckets on Tuesday night May 81 after
having crossed five creeks and lain all ay conceded in
the muddy marsh with clothing but the hats They
gave many items Oh great value and interest. Some
We must not mention.
They say that after the desetion Of the seven artillery
men from Fort johnson on the night Of May TO- the
Rebels were great state Of anxiety for fear Of their
weak condition being disclosed and an attack made
Immediately
They state also that in the late bombartment % men
were killed in Fort Sumter beside number wounded
and that when our attack made James Island
the city was in the greatest state Of excitement Civ
ians, mechanics, everybody capable OF bearing q
muskct was sent down to the defeDsss and only ten
left in Fort Johnson great was their need Of
troops. Gen. Beauregard had cent down for rGen
forcement Of 900 for his army in Virginia but be
told that he could not have them they could not
possibly be spared.
Great numbers Of houses have been completely ruined
by shells and the report Is confirmed by them that
the daughter of Gov. killed by the explosion Of
Il shell in the room where the marriage ceremony was
being performed.
They also report another torpedo boat launched and
another one building. The name and position Of the
been turned upon it,
Az an item Of profit from the bombardment the cit.
pick up the shells which fall TO burst and sell them
TO their Government for SIX dOdTsd piece Confederate
money OF course.
These men will probably be employed as servants To
officers, or in the Quartcrnaster's Department The
ar;ilerymen above alluded to have engaged with
the QuaI eIas,er for the neat sum OF siJ per month
and found in rations Quite an nducemen for more OF
their deuded quondam companions TO follow their
nplo and .eaye the sinking Confederacy.
On Tuesday afternoon, May 81, large fire was seen
in the lower part Of the city, BY Of good glass
on the IrOnsides could be seen on the roofs Of
house, aud buckets of water being passed mp TO e1tn-
gl.sh the flames. or prevent them from spreading.
where are their lire engines Have they too gone 10
the aid Of Leei
Just about dusk we were honored with visit from
Major Gen. Foster. who has recently taken command
II The Department. The ID New.Y York Light Battery
gave him the customary salute Of thirteen guns, while
Col VIM Quincy, the efficient coinmandant OF the Isl
land received him at tie wharf We hope soon 70 hear
OF stirring times that have SO able and dis
tingushed commander 70 direct the Affairs Of the De-
pGrtmcnt Of the South.
On the afternoon Of June q while our guns be.
ing exercised 10 the discomfort OF the inhabitants OF
forlorn Sumte,the Rebs Sullivans Island daringy
attempted get something from the wreck Of the
blockade sunk time since by our batteries
We continued firing few shots at Sumter, as though
they were not seen-then quickly brought one lof our
two hundred Founders 70 bear upon them, and tossed
she'll night In their midst causing them TO give up any
further idea of wreckng and seek safer occupation.
The I'd Rhode Island boys have attained such perec
ton from their long practice with the Dig guns thar
they can drop n shell wherever they wish. II 1t be any
where within range.
The Northern people will be glad TO know that the
Keokuk will be raised sooa. Every fair day divers aud
wrrckers are Ut work her Her decks covered with
oysters To the depth oftueye inches have been cleared
ard the main leaks stopped Large frames of wood
have been made In sections TO h her decks and turres
The-. one Al q time are lowered down and boted 10
her decks When all down securely, they VIII DO
covered with plank SIX inches apart TO allow the
water 10 wash through 10 great extent and reduce
great portion Of the strain All this work must be done
in very fine weather when the sea quiet possible
Thus much made ready. very fair day will be waited
for when the swell Of the ocean amost impercept'be
for when comes the divers viii QUICKLY cover the
entire framework with thick heavy canvas huge pumps
viii throw out the water from the inside OF the frame
then from the vessel hersewhen she will rise once
more from her long immersion to the Tree air OF heaven
Such is the programme. storm now may destroy tne
LABOR Of months II 10 delicate work, and such task
40 only Yankee wonId undertake.
cussion shells on Fort Mourie Acr they had ceased.
Moulirie opened with few shot New lnes Of breast
works being built by the Rebels between Simpkins
ard johnson and between the " Bull OF the Woods
and Secesslonville Other points Sullvans Island
are also being strengthened The enemy appears TO be
working gently make their defenses counerbalance
their weakness in men.
JUNE L-Tho mail leaves to-day for the Head TO go
North in the Arsgo. Aoui.rie fred one shot only
shells into Sumter all day. Some splendid shots were
made bursting fairly in the center Of the fort The
"eity gun" continues as usual her momentary salute
All else Is quiet.
From tho South-Outposts CaptuRed-Ex.