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The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], An ill wind that blows nobody good. (search)
ood," which was very truthfully illustrated this morning. Reverie had just beat and we answered roll call, when the sentiment out that there was a vessel ashore on the beach opposite Fort Moultrie. Away went the boys; and such a race as then ensued beat John Gilpin's time altogether — for visions of good things generally cheered us on. The vessel was soon reached, and, after washing out in the water a short dirtiness, we boarded in fine style She proved to be a blockade rasser bound from Nassau to Charleston, with an associated cargo. The officers and crew having deserted her during the night we, of course, deemed her public property and went in after our share of the plunder. It was truly a laughable sight to see us in and around her. Among our storming party were two irish women, who, with the usual gallantry of their nation, were foremost in the fight. Barrels, of blankets, dry goods, &c, were thrown overboard promiscuously, and at one time I thought one of Erin's fair daugh