The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-15

ing forward the report or Colonel Lamb commanding
Fort Fisher in the action Of the oath and 18th
On receiving the information ~, the oath,
that the fleet was moving in to take position at once
ordered steamer and, reporting to the headquarters
proceeded 10 the point OF attack reaching Confederate
Point just before the close Of the first days lombard
ment which lasted four hours and half That OF the
second day commenced at twenty minutes past A.
and continued, with no intermisson or apparent slack
ening with great fury from fifty ships till dark
During the day the enemy landed large force, and at
half past four advanced line of skrmshers the left
flank OF the sand curtain the fleet at the time max
ing concentrated and tremendous enilading lire upon
the curtain
the fire slacened to allow the approach Of the enemy
land force drove them off with grape and muskety at
dark the enemy withdrew heavy storm set in, and
all night AT eight A. NJ 26th, reported advance
in boats opened on with grape and shell The gar
rison remained steadily awaiting renewal Of the assault
or bombardment until Tuesday morning, when they
relieved by the supports Of Major General Hoke and
the embarkati0n of the enemy.
Colonel Lambs report herewith gives all tho details OF
the action. In accompanying paper will give you
account In detail of all matters which fell under my own
observation during the action and the three succeeding
days. which beg you will 70 be forwarded for the
information Of the War Department
AS other business will permit report in de-
tail of the construction Of the works. capacity OF resist
ance effect Of fire. movements Of the enemy improve.
ments suggested and will be made out and forwarded
for the information or the Engineer Department
In this only remains for TO express my grateful
OF the gaanry endurance and skill OF the garri-
son and It's accomplished commander
To the latter have already paid just tribute OF praise
not for this action only but for his whole course at Fort
Fisher Of which this action and its result but the fruit
His report Of the gallantry Of individuals fully confirm
from my own observation
wish to mention Captain Mann, Lieutenant Latham,
Lieutenant Hunter Of the Thirty sixth; Lieutenant
Rankin Of the First battalion Captain Adams Of the
light artillery, very active and efficient.
To Colonel Tansi, OF my stan, we owe many thanks
TO his sku judgment and great experience the defence
Of the sand front committed at the critical moment
of assault or Major Reilly with his battery, Of the
Tenth North Carolina who served the guns of the sand
action have he has added
another name the long lists Of fields which he has
been conspicuous for indomtabc pluck and consummate
skill. Major Still, chief of my staff, and Major Strong,
A. D. c. here as always, actively aided me throughout
The gallant bearing and active labors of Major Saunders
chief of artillery to General Herbert in very exposed
positions attracted my especial attention
present my Acknowledgements to Flag Oflcer Pinck-
ney Confederate States Navy, who present during
the action for the welcome and efficient aid sent to Col
Lamb, the detachment under Lieutenant Roby, which
manned the two Brooke guns and the company OF ma
rnes, under Captain Van Bcnthuysen, which reinforced
the garrison Lieutenant Chapman Confederate States
Navy commanding battery Buchanan, by his skiliul
gunnery saved us right from movement OF the
enemy which, unless checked, might have resulted in
successful passage
The navy detachment at the guns under very trying
circumstances, did good work.
No Communications Of mine can be too much FOR the
GOODNESS, discipline and skill displayed by officers and
men,
Their names have not all been furnished to me, but
Leutenants Roby, Dornin, Armstrong and Berien at
tracted special attention throughout
To passed Midshipman Carey wish to give personal
thanks Though wounded he reported after the bursting
of his gun repe the threatened assault and actively
assisted Colonel Tansl on the land front.
Above all and before all should be grateful and
trust all are for the favor Of Almighty God under which
and by which signal deliverance has been achieved.
W. H. c. WHITING, Major General.
p ST. wish II to be understood that in did
assume the command Of Colonel Lamb. was witness
simply combining my action to observation and advice
and to our communications and IL Is o witness that
report w. b. G. WHITING, Major General