The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-13
AN AMERICAN NAVAL VICTORY.
SUMMARY PUNISHMENT OF THE CoREAN
PIRATES.

From the State Journal.
The following was received at the Navy
Department iii Washington on the 28th:
CoREA, June %, 1871.
To the Secretary Of the Na0y
! The Coreans not apologizing for their
treacherous attack, on June 10 we landed
on King kitao, Cor King Noe) took and
destroyed the lower fort and munitions,
On June II we took another fort and
then stormed and captured the stronghold.
Five forts have been taken The troops
which defended them are reported as
numbering 1900. There was desperate
hand hand fighting in the citadel. The
ordnance destroyed was 4S1 pieces,
principally small brass pieces many
small arms and fifty flags were taken. We
counted 243 dead Coreans around the
citadel. We had three killed. They
were gallant Lieutenant Mckee, who was
first inside the citadel, killed with bullet
aud spear ; marine Dennis Hanahan, and
landsman Seth, Allen. Our nine wound
ed are all out Of danger, and doing we'll.
JOHN RoDGERs,
g.. Commodore u. S. N.
London dispatch says the British
Consul at Shanghai reports Commodore
Rodgers victory over the COreans very
decided one. "The marines landed in
boats and Immediately afterward opened
fire on the fort. The Coreans were in
great strength, and offered a most
determined resistance to the marines, who,
as they advanced fred volley after volley
into the crowd defending the entrance to
| the citadel and the CoreanS, unable to
face the deadly fire, drew back. This
movement was instantly observed by the
! marines ho pressed on and succeeded IN
forcing an entrance. They were met by
a perfect shower OF bullets and other
missels, and three of their numbeY were
killed, Including one officer. Seven were
wounded. A desperate fight at close
quarters ensued, which resulted in the
complete route of the Coreans, and great
Slaughtered least 500 being killed during
the conflict. It is thought the terrible
lesson which has thus been given to the
Coreans will hayea salutary effect, such
as was intended, VIZ: the removal of
obstacles and barriers which have been
placed In the way Of American and
European nations desiring to trade with
the natives"
This bold exploit, on the part Of our
Navy, and the severe chastisement Of the
treacherOus Coreans, inflicted by Com
modore Rodgers, will inspire a wholesome
respect for the American flag among the
inhabitants Of the East, and give it
| prestige with foreign residents.
| An exchange states that the difficulty
which led to this attach on the Island of
Corea by our war vessels under Com
modore Rodgers, originated several wears
| a. wi ISoI,
sought shelter at the mouth Of the Kiang,
was wantonly fired by the Coreans, who
tied the crew and passengers two English
men, to the mast, and then set fire to the
ship. 1t was first reported that all
persisted, but one of the crew made good
his escape Measures were at once taken
to bring the guilty to justice. Our feeC
in Asiatic waters was then commanded by
Admiral Bell. He sent the Shenandoah
to demand explanation and reparation.
The steamers approach was greeted by a
Volley from the Colean batteries. Her
commander did not so much as return the
| fire. Whether he stood on mere
technicality, was a coward, or thought it
would be rash in subordinate officer of
the navy to precipitate war with nation
of pirates, it is impossible to say. As a
matter of fact, the desperadoes gained
signal triumph. Months and years passed
and nothing of any consequence was done
to avenge the General Sherman and pre-
vent the recurrence of similar Outrages.
No'apology or reparation was given, and
recently, when our fleet, with that of
Great Britain, was making q survey of the
mouth Of a river emptying into the
Yellow Sea, they were fred upon by
masked batteries on the shore 1t was in
retaliation for this outrage that Commo-
dore Rodgers vessels made the late
attack which was so triumphantly success
full. =.
It may be that this chastisement will
bring the pirates to terms, and it may be
that we have only begun what will prove
long and expensive war. At all events
the Coreans must be brought to respect
the rights of foreigners and to keep their
pledges,even if it is necessary to break up
the nest of pirates. .s.aa,r..ts ras. -
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