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that her pilot house was taken down and the men were at work on her during the whole of that night and the day following. Thus ended the fight with the exception of a slow but continued fire, which was kept up from the mortar boats from behind the point of wood throughout the night, in order to prevent repairs on the fort. If, however, did little or no damage, nor did it cause a suspension of the work for a moment. The garrison being pretty well worn out by the labors of the day. Major Schnaff's battalion of sharpshooters volunteered to make the necessary repairs. Though under fire these brave men continued their work throughout the night, and at daylight the dismounted columbiad was again in position, all the breaches repaired, and the fort in complete order for another trial of strength with her formidable antagonists. At dawn the men were again at their guns; but hour after hour passed and no enemy hove in sight. The Yankees had received their fill, and concluded to let