New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-19


ward Of Fort Fisher and promptly throw up strong line
of earthworks extending across from the Aanuc
10 the Cape Fear River By tho most untirins sssidu
ty We were able notwithstanding the heavy surf break
iur on the beach 70 land an adequate suppy oil ammn
milton and coumissary stores but were unable TO 81
ashore any OF our batteries until late on the Afternoon
ofthe lith The General did not feel /, prudent TO rs
saut tho Rebel fertilization until he had his guns in 20
stion along this northern line Of works, and TINS wa
not effected until this Sunday morning.
The theory of the General was, that Hoke, II the war
aud ready General which he has hitherto proven bmsei
TO be in his operations about Richmond would seize th'
opportunity of attack upon Fort Fisher to assault on
defense line here and thus prevent our Withdrawal oil re
from this part Of our works should any Ell
genoy arise requiring the withdrawal OF part OF The
forces occupying this defensive line 10 strengthen tlt
troops assauliing Fort Fisher.
Subsequent cyens proved the perfect correctness o
the hypothesis as Hoke did fceby demonstrate against
our pokets in this quarter at the same time when oni
ASSEMBLING party thnned by tao murderons fire which
they received from the garrison after capturing over
hall tho fort in of the most brilliant charges OF tho
war; whom every brigade and nearly every regilnenta
com nnnder v as either Killed wounded faterod and
waycred in their hitherto irnpetnous advance.
Then II was sbat the prudent generalship OF Gen.
Terry shone out in bold relief his strong lines nj the
north enabled him to detech Col Abbofs brigade In
the face Of Hokcs demonstrations. and send him to the
assistance OF Gen. Ames. when the Rebel stronghold
with its garrison Of seventy guns was quickly captured
and ovcrrun Nv or enthusiastic troops. and q new
laurel aided 10 the renown Of General and com
mand which already numbers Pulaski, Forts Wagner
aud Gregg and Morris Island, among their captures
the reduction OF Fort Sumter 70 I mass Of run'. and
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lees important. achievements.
o. the consecutive details OF tho events OF the day
uu,t necessarily conGno chiefly to the operaiioni
Of tie land forces my presence with that branch Of tho
ser, loo during tao day naturally preciudinS my obtsin
ing the particulars except In general way OF the Plan
Of tho naval attack mention this e,t my omission "a
audo In dusg 20 the important share properly
ascrbabe to the Navy in the glorious achievements o.
tho day should 20 BE- IN unwingness on my part
10 recognize the fact that such credit Is rs dee
Upon landing our troops In tho vicinity Of HlEMoon
Battery on tie 18Th int troops were disposed a,
follows: Gen. Paines division Of oolorcd troops will
COL Abbolfs brigade vas pushed up mile to the north
ward Of our landing, and al once extended our lncs
across from beach TO beach, when they threw up strong
defensive works. strengthened by ak guns got in,'
portion on the night Of The 18Th.
hsn tuEtlht IiNlalon NpNH Wv hih VIZ 10"
er, and b. Ito morning Of Sunday the lah. the day
when the assault was made had advanced tic right o.
hs line, and constructed rife ps within orc hundred
aud afr yards OF the font.
Preparations being completed. the tine for no'inF
against the For, was Get COR pIeo O'Clock In tho aeS
Roon Of the 18th nnd csEdus,sd essentially RS fol
low. Lieut. Col Gent with SIXTY ,harIshooicr, armed
with Spencer repeating rife. thrown DOT In al
vance IL Gen Curiss FIRST brigade, tho later consist
ing OF the ligth iI7th 421 and 81 SowYork. moved
into position at half past o'clock in the night with
its light faux resting on the Capo Fear River.
Col. Pcnnypacker with the Second Brigade, consisting
OF the 47th $sh. 10Th aud cod Penusyv took nr
position In the center about O'clock AID soon after
ward two thousand marines and sailoT.. under CON
mand Of Flect.Cept. X u. Breeze. the former armed
With muskes and the latter with sharpened cuasses
moved np the beach In splendid style upon the len OF
Atlantic side Of tic line With the intention Of attacking
the fort on tho sea face.
Col Belle Third Brigade wes held In reserve. Stimuli
taneous with his moving into position the feet poured
a perfect storm OF shcii into the fort.
Al o'clock proeisoiy the General signslel 30 the
Admiral that oil was ready and almost lnstanianeously
the fire from the feet rcdoubed the monitors and gun.
boats doomed with increased rapidly The old gatas
ponred in their heavy bloadsde, aud The he'll Of burst,
lug shell inside around and over font Fisher was tie
most magnificent end terrific sight that the world has
ever seen A. once the brave soldiers Of Gen. Curss
commend sprsng forward TO The charge upon tie dou
bic quick aud with ringing cheer, Col Pennypsek'
or's Second Brigade after followed and tie ms
ne. under their heroic leaders went charging ~ the
beach The Rebels. In ,piio Of the pandomonium OF
raining she'll few 10 the guns ard poured thick success
siyo discharges Of canister and grape on advanc-
log lines. while their sharpshootcrs poured out CALLING
aud murderous GIe through every embrisurc.
Gen. Terry. accompanied by Lieut. Col. Comstock Of
Lieut. Gen. Grants stan and surrounded 10y his slaf In
full view Of the whole magnificent movement. and
posed 10 tho bullets from the fort which few buzzng
like humble bees overhead gazed with fearful suspense
upon the Onward poured the serrcd lines, and
onward Gauntng tho colors borne by tho uuaincling
heroes; they reach the ditch which. at the right Is
crossed by bridge, from which the Rebels had
hastily torn the plank leaving only the string pieces 10
cross upon Upon this the sharpest Ere OF their sharp
shooters Ia concentrated. men 80 pouring on.
They cross with renewed cheers. and swarm mp the
parapet; and the ll7lh New.Yok followed by the 3D.
are the first 10 plant their coors on the northern
traverse Of the fort.
| Meanwhile tie brave Lieut. b. IT, Porter. Iielt.
Commander Preston Of the Admirnls ship Malvern,
aud Assistant. Surgeon WIN. Langsborn OF the Mime.
sota fel moraly wounded at the head u the marines
the Durderous shower Of grape and canister poured
from tho bason Of tho fort forced tbs latter to retire.
| Curtiss and Pennypacker's brgades were fighting
subborny and met by the enemy In no less brave
and determined resistance who fell back from traverse
to traverse contrasting each they with tho
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