Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-14
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE CAPTURE
OF PLYMOUTH.
Twer two Cannon Among the Fruits Of
the Capture.

the Capture.
Rear Admiral David ID. Porter, writing to
the Navy department from on board his flag
ship Malvern, Hampton Roads, Va, under
date of November II, encloses the report Of
Commander w H. Macomb, in relation to the
capture of the batteries and town Of Plymouth.
N. c., which place, with all its defenses, was
captured from our land forces some time last
spring, and says
This was very gallant affair and reflects
great credit on the commander OF the eXpedi-
uon, and all concerned. 1t is handsome fin
isking stroke after the blowing up OF the
ram.
1.-THE fruits Of this capture are % cannon, 81
prisoners, 2O0 stand CT arms, and more being
picked up daily.
s. The flags OF the fort and of the Albemarle,
and a large amount OF ammunition, were also
taken"
Commander Macomb, in his report, which is
dated on board the L. :. steamer Shamrock, OFT
Plymouth, n. G.. Nov. Isl, says
81 have the honor to report that on the Dist
ult. captured the enemy's batteries at Ply
mouth, n. c., and the ordnance stores at that
place and some prisoners, besides q quantity
OF provisions.
latter the return of 1t. w b. Gushing from
his expedition to blow up the Albemlrle at
Plymouth, determined on making an attack
ON the batteries defending that town. Accor-
cingly, on the 29th uit., the vessels under my
command at that time in AlbemarIe Sound got
unGer way at about 1i:l5 a. n. aud proceeded
up the Roanoke river in the following order:
Com. Hull, Shamrock, Ghicopee, Otsego, Wy
abusing ard Tacony. the Valley City being
sent at the same time up the Middle river
(Which Joined the Roanoke above Piymouth)
in order to cut off any vessels or supplies the
rebels might attempt to carry out i'll that di-
rection.
AT about II O'clock N. we came within
range OF the lower batteries projecting the
town, upon which we opened fire, watch was
returned. We continued 70 advance until
within mile oftlle works, when we discovered
that the channel was Obstructed at point op-
pCsite the batteries by two schooners sunk, one
which, together formed a barrier that could
only have been passed with great danger, if at
all. therefore made signal to return, which
was accordingly done, aud the vessels ran ont
CT the river at p m. with the exception of the
Valley City, which vessel having heard the
firing commence and cease. and concluding that
we had won the day, ran down the Roanoke
where she was fired on, and then returned,
reaching the sound at about 10 p. m. On the
morning OF the 3Otl ult, ha wing been informed
that there was suffl water in the middle
river, determined to blockade the enemy at
Plymouth by going up that river and joining
the Roanoke above the town, knowing that the
rebels had no more vessels to sink in the chan
mel, and therefore that should have only the
batteries to contend against should l advance
frt m that direction.
81 got under " ay in the Shamrock, following
the tug Bailey. Acting Ensign M. ID. Ames,
commanding, having Mr. Alfred Everett, the
pilot OF the Wyalus'ng, on board, and followed
Hull, In the order In which their names are
mentioned" s.By the good plotting
OF john Everett, the vessels got safely through
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