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The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Engagement at Sewell's Point.spirited firing on both Sides.a Federal steamer Disabled.[Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk May 20, 1861. The steamer "Kahukee," while attending to some errands at Boush's Bluff, about one o'clock on Saturday, was fired at by the steamer Monticello of the blockading fleet.-- Shain Young's battery then fired one or two shots at the Monticello, one of which it is believed struck her. The Monticello then backed out, and running down to Sewell's Point, a short distance below, opened her fire, and after firing about twenty or more guns she left. As there were no persons present at the place upon which she wd so much powder and ball, of course no one was injured. The Monticello, accompanied by two small steamers, made another attempt to demolish the works on Sewell's Point, yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, about 5 o'clock, but met with no better success than she did on the day previous, in fact, this time she caught a Tartar. The
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Portsmouth, May 20, 1861. The Federal steamer Monticello, which fired at the unfinished battery at Sewell's Point, on Saturday, renewed the attack yesterday. She received in return some well directed shot, which seemed to cripple her so as to require the help of a tug from Old Point. No harm was done to the battery or to any person. There are various additional statements about the affair, but I prefer to state only the general facts. Some of the Louisiana troops, under the command of Col. Blanchard, came over here yesterday, and are now quartered at the water station, about four miles hence. The Georgia troops, who had just gone into camp near the Navy-Yard, were ordered off last night to another point. Col. Roger A. Pryor and staff are stationed at the Hospital. I am sorry that so noble a fellow should be placed by his superiors in a position which exposes him to unkind feeling on the part of so many of his regiment. The occasion of this is, that he was mad
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Norfolk, May 20, 1861. Yesterday afternoon quite a warlike scene was witnessed in the vicinity of "Sewell's Point," At about 8 o'clock, a brisk cannonading took place between the steamer "Monticello" and the battery at that place, which was kept up for many minutes. The first fire was made by the Monticello. This was promptly replied to by the batter. No damage was done whatever to the battery, and great credit is due to the men for the coolness and bravery used in handling the guns. The Monticello received several shots from the battery, which caused her rapid retreat. It is supposed that the cause of this attack on the part of the steamer was to prevent the erection of a battery. This is but the commencement of what promised to be a more serious affair. Fortunately, but one man on guard in the woods was hurt, but this is not serious. Skillful gunners were at the battery, but on account of the position, much disadvantage was experienced. The men are in
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Drumming out. (search)
[by telegraph.] Norfolk, May 20 --1:30 P. M.--The report of heavy guns heard at 10 o'clock this morning, proceeded from the battery at Pig Point, Nansemond river. They were trying the range of their guns. All is quiet at Sewell's Point.
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mr. Janney and the Berkeley meeting. (search)
down on the commandant because he won't allow them to make a raid upon Hampton, where there is a strong Secession feeling. The Harriet Lane is anchored just ahead of us. She leaves to-day for Charleston. The Star, late Monticello, is about nine miles above us, off James river. The Pocahontas came in yesterday, and after her Captain paid his respects to the flag officer, she went to sea — destination to us unknown. We are anticipating an attempt on the part of the enemy to fortify Sewell's Point, about three miles above our anchorage. If they do, we shall attack them. They have Elizabeth River too well fortified to authorize us to attempt passage up, without they are attacked in the rear; and there is not force enough at the fort to warrant that yet. Movements of Gen. Butler. Washington, May 18. --Major General Butler will go this afternoon to Annapolis, where he will concentrate the Fifth, Sixth and Eighth regiments of Massachusetts into a brigade. The Boston b