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The Daily Dispatch: May 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Seizure of the Streamer Planter at Charleston. (search)
esterday. Three sentinels were stationed in sight of her, and a detail of twenty men were within hail for the relief of the post.--Between halt-past three and four o'clock the Planter steamed up and cast loose, the sentinels having no suspicion of foul play, and thinking she was going about her business — At quarter past four o'clock she passed Fort Sumter, blowing her whistle, and plainly seen. She was reported by the corporal of the guard as the guard boat, to the officer of the day, Capt. Flemming, one of the best and most reliable officers of the garrison. The fort is only called on to recognize authorized boats passing, taking for granted that they have their officers aboard. This was done as usual. The run to Morris Island goes a long way out past the fort, and then turns. The Planter on this trip did not turn. The officers of the Planter were Captain Relyea, Mate Smith, and Engineer Pitcher.--They have been arrested, and will, we learn, be tried by Court-Martial for d