Posted on 11/13/2021 7:10:45 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, Nov. 12.
The Inquirer has the following from Fortress Monroe, derived from rebel sources:
In anticipation of the arrival of the great expedition, the rebels have been engaged in erecting batteries upon a point at Hilton's Head, and opposite the neck of land. The principal fortification on Hilton's Head was denominated "Fort Walker," and situated on low land, and partially concealed by trees and underbrush. Adjoining it were other batteries of smaller size, but so constructed as to prove a formidable bar to the entrance of vessels. Fort Beaufort was of considerable importance, having been mounted with heavy guns. The garrisons are supposed to have been South Carolina regiments, assisted by additional regiments which were sent from Richmond.
The batteries at Bay Point, opposite Hilton's Head, were equally as formidable. Inside of Port Royal entrance, and behind the batteries, lay the fleet of Commodore TATNALL, which consisted only of small vessels, carrying a few heavy guns, but principally light ones. Tugs constituted a great portion of the fleet. Many of these remained outside the mouth of the entrance until the arrival of our fleet, when they formed in miniature line of battle in the position already stated, -- behind the guns of their own forts, and across the entrance.
On the morning of Thursday last the United States fleet, consisting of forty-two vessels, headed by the flag-ship, approached the mouth of Port Royal entrance. This was at half past 9 o'clock. Several of the transports remained off the coast. The approach of the great fleet created a great stir in the rebel batteries. Upon arriving at a suitable position, the guns of the fleet opened a continuous fire upon Forts Walker and Beauregard, as well as those upon Bay Point.
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The Great Rebellion: The Success of the Great Expedition – 2-3
Our Dispatches from Washington – 3-4
Great Victory in Kentucky: The Rebel Generals Williams and Howes Defeated by Gen. Nelson – 5
Important from East Tennessee: The Union Men Burning Railroad Bridges and Cutting Telegraph Wires – 5
The War in Western Virginia: The Fighting in the Kanawha Valley – 5
The Pirate Sumter Captured; Her Officers and Crew Prisoners on Board the Niagara – 5
Important from Missouri: An Order for Consolidating the Army – 6
The Battle of Belmont: Gen. Grant’s Official Report – 6
The Escape of a Cotton Ship – 6
Editorial: The Culmination of the Struggle – 6-7
The Last of the Buccaneers – 7
Editorial: The Expedition to South Carolina – 7
The Massacre at Guyandotte – 7
Editorial: The Victory in Kentucky – 7-8
From Gen. Stone’s Division: Col. Hinks’ Demand for a Court of Inquiry – 8-9
Reported Burning of the Norfolk Custom-House – 9
The Loss of the French War Steamer – 9
The Collection of Southern Debts – 9
In Kentucky, one of the most decided blows of the campaign has been struck.
The rebel army concentrated at Piketon has been literally annihilated.
This was the army that the traitor BRECKINRIDGE has been organizing for the purpose of holding Eastern Kentucky,
and of maintaining communication between …
Always good to see news of the traitorous former Vice President getting his ass kicked.
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