New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-22

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second IN Command Of ngantry-Lleut. Commander
COMMANDERS OF COMPANIES
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Company T. second-Leut. W. j. Mcdonald.
Company j, First-Lieut +. NJ. MulanY.
Commanding Company after Lieut.. MeKee's ceata
Commanding Pioneers, Mate Quinn.
Comman9ing-1ieut. Commander D. Casscl.
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LCt SeetiOi-Master A. V. Wadhans.
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Commander z. p McCrea. commanding; Lieut.. Com
mander d. L. Mulln, ereeutire.
Lieut.. T. II. Gardner, NAVIGATOR
Smith chpp p ForcG Second
Robinson I ! Past Asst PaymasteF, C. D. Mansfield.
Lieut.. O. W. Rockwell, co 1aSa
Lieut.. ]. L. Jones' erecutre.
MasteE J. e f HoWard ""''u asst surn K artzwer
Master r. N. Nelson Asst. Pay'r, II. p. Paulding,
Master sa Basl Plot . aecGDpsHs Love-
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Asst Eng'r H. L. sosson.
SeeIs au Sa, Mate 9a GeS ID Asst Eg
Aaskas launch, Master, n. Roosenedti Cd Asst EnsI
The Whole force officers and men, consisted of Land
force, GA men, with about 10 pieces VI artillery; and
force ahoat, sol men total, 9i5 men.
AS the expedition was passing the Alaska, Benicia
and Colorado, the crews left behisd on these ship;
manned the rigging and gave three hearty cheers
which were responded to by the men of the expedi
ton. As they moved toward the shore, song after
song was sung by the men, while the Buglers and
drummers played The Girl l Left Behind Me-
Tramp Tramp, and other airs popular among sol
diers and sailors. Many Of the CDreans were seen
uponthe hil-tops apparently greatly astOnished to
see so small force attempt to make landing and
attack them. The plan of attack was that tho Mono
cacy, PalOs, and steam-launches should go up the
river and shell the forts from that side thus causing
diversion in favor of the land forces who were Il
storm the forts and demolish them.
GETTING ASHORE.
The place where the troops landed was anything
but favorable. mud-1at, half mile wide, and
two miles long, lay between the boats and the shore,
and through this the men had to wade although the
mud and water was waist deep; several of the gun,
stuck in the mud for some time. But the men went
bravely through, all being anxious TO yindcate the
honor of their flag.
As soon as the force was on shore the ships began
to shell some of the first batteries, while the troops
the land force) advanced, headed by detachment
of men in skirmishing order. The Coreans did
not wait to receive our men, but left their fortca-
tons and retired firing only now lud then stray
shot SO that this first line of breastworls fell into
the hands of the Americans without any struggle.
In building the Notifications considerable skill had
been displayed, but the Coreans had no men TO use
them efficiently. The main body of the force then
encamped for the night near the fort in barey-hed
and not far distant from village which was soon ran
sacked for provisions. Abundance ofrce was found.
but scarcely any poultry or pigs were to be seem the
very thing most looked for.
While a party of men began 10. dismantle the
fort by spiking and dismOunting the guns and
throwing them the wall, az Their detachment
pushed on, leaving the river on their right. AT
length these arrived al kind of cemetery situated
ON wooded knoll. From this place fine view of
the country was obtained. Numerous hills, sur
rounded by rich rice-feds seen in every drec-
ton Notfar away the next line of fortitcatons
could be seen. These consisted Of fort built OK
granite with a mud rampant, each face OF the fort
crenelated and extending about 80 PAGES. Having
reconnoitered the ground, and found that the road
was practicable for artillery pckets were stationed
as our advanced guard, supported by l2-pound
Dahlgren gun, SO planted TO command the june
ton of the only two approaches TO the fort Night
having arrived, the force made everything ready for
biyouacking in their respective positions and all
were glad to gain a few hours sleep.
ENCAMPED FOR THE NIGHT-SUNDAYs BATTLE
Shots were now and then heard during the night,
but no engagement took place. The next morning
the force moved on toward the second line OF iort-
cations leaving fort to their hight, fronting tho
river To their left was a high, concal peak, where
a number of Coroans were intFeached, and managed
TO annoy the troops little. The road was ou, .
mere pathway and very rough but the pioneers s,o
good service and the little army soon came win"
range of the enemy. The Monocacy had aire"uy '"I
ed the garrison of the fort vigorously that the uo
NOT deem II eypedient TO stay and receive more ron
the land side so they wisely retrea'ed, "nhe inc
landing Marty advanced and occupied the iort' VI
cur. the work of demolition at once began ana Ia
= short time the guns were made useless and tho
Iii hroten down. The first fort was named Marine
p~donh,. this was called Fort Monocacy.
The outworks beingdn the possession of the Ameri-
20 tbere remained only the citadel Itself to be taken
rh;s was formidable place, on lofty hill decora-
ted with many flags, and among them was a large
Yellow one in the center showing this TO be the pa
sition of the Comnndet Chief Two companies wore
ordered TO remain at Fort Monocaey with heavy and
two lxht bgSilsegs xhise two sgppspcs and tyQ AAW