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The Daily Dispatch: July 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Elizabeth Barrett Browning. (search)
y attracted toward Fortress Monroe, when I beheld the tide rolling like mountain waves, deeply tinged with a yellow caste. An attack is expected every night. For several nights past, we have heard heavy firing up the river, supposed to be at Smithfield. It is generally thought here that a Federal steamer has been harassing our battery near the above place by occasional firing of shot and shell. This, I presume, was the cause that gave rise to a rumor the other day that Smithfield was on fire. But there is nothing of it, as I have heard. The news brought here by the Dispatch of the glorious victory achieved by our forces near Manassas, on Sunday, has fired our camps with enthusiasm. Grimes' battery and Craney Island gave a heavy salute in honor of the victory. The flags at Fortress Monroe and Newport News were displayed this morning (24th) at half mast. The Fourth Georgia Regiment was paid off a few days ago, and the greatest satisfaction exists. Gorman.