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Pamlico Sound (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 12
ore to communicate the fact to Col. Shaw, but received no reply. As dark as the night was, the boats made their way up the channel towards Elizabeth City where a final stand was to be made. The command of Commodore Lynch was upon Albemarle and Pamlico founds, and he therefore felt bound to fight there as long as possible, to assist in the defence of Elizabeth City, and then to blow or burn up his vessels if overpowered and liable to be captured.--By running through the canal to Norfolk all th at the same time slowly skirmishing to the rear towards the battery.--They then took their places on the extreme right and commenced a rapid fire. A few words as to the topography of the field. Roanoke Island lies between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, about fifty miles from Hatteras, and is separated from the mainland by Croatan Sound. Stretching along the coast of North Carolina is a harrow strip of sandy land, varying from half a mile to one and two miles in width. The farthest projec
Cape Hatteras (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 12
wly skirmishing to the rear towards the battery.--They then took their places on the extreme right and commenced a rapid fire. A few words as to the topography of the field. Roanoke Island lies between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, about fifty miles from Hatteras, and is separated from the mainland by Croatan Sound. Stretching along the coast of North Carolina is a harrow strip of sandy land, varying from half a mile to one and two miles in width. The farthest projecting point is Cape Hatteras, near which is the inlet which gave entrance to the Federal fleet. The island is twelve miles in length, and, in its broadest part, about two miles across, with many indentations to its shores. About half way down, there are two marshes and swamps coming very near over to each other, leaving only about seventy-five yards of solid ground.--The swamp on the right was represented impassable, and the islanders said that a "duck could hardly go through it with safety," The marsh on the left
Croatan Sound (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 12
pickets, shot one and brought in his gun, a fine Enfield rifle, and gave information regarding the approach.--The two companies met the enemy and commenced firing, at the same time slowly skirmishing to the rear towards the battery.--They then took their places on the extreme right and commenced a rapid fire. A few words as to the topography of the field. Roanoke Island lies between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, about fifty miles from Hatteras, and is separated from the mainland by Croatan Sound. Stretching along the coast of North Carolina is a harrow strip of sandy land, varying from half a mile to one and two miles in width. The farthest projecting point is Cape Hatteras, near which is the inlet which gave entrance to the Federal fleet. The island is twelve miles in length, and, in its broadest part, about two miles across, with many indentations to its shores. About half way down, there are two marshes and swamps coming very near over to each other, leaving only about se
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 12
ne Enfield rifle, and gave information regarding the approach.--The two companies met the enemy and commenced firing, at the same time slowly skirmishing to the rear towards the battery.--They then took their places on the extreme right and commenced a rapid fire. A few words as to the topography of the field. Roanoke Island lies between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, about fifty miles from Hatteras, and is separated from the mainland by Croatan Sound. Stretching along the coast of North Carolina is a harrow strip of sandy land, varying from half a mile to one and two miles in width. The farthest projecting point is Cape Hatteras, near which is the inlet which gave entrance to the Federal fleet. The island is twelve miles in length, and, in its broadest part, about two miles across, with many indentations to its shores. About half way down, there are two marshes and swamps coming very near over to each other, leaving only about seventy-five yards of solid ground.--The swamp on
Roanoke Island (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 12
erson had sent out Capt. S. M. Williamson, a bold and dashing scout, to ascertain what was being done. He ran up to the Federal pickets, shot one and brought in his gun, a fine Enfield rifle, and gave information regarding the approach.--The two companies met the enemy and commenced firing, at the same time slowly skirmishing to the rear towards the battery.--They then took their places on the extreme right and commenced a rapid fire. A few words as to the topography of the field. Roanoke Island lies between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, about fifty miles from Hatteras, and is separated from the mainland by Croatan Sound. Stretching along the coast of North Carolina is a harrow strip of sandy land, varying from half a mile to one and two miles in width. The farthest projecting point is Cape Hatteras, near which is the inlet which gave entrance to the Federal fleet. The island is twelve miles in length, and, in its broadest part, about two miles across, with many indentations
Jenniregs Wise (search for this): article 12
rdan; the 59th Va., Col. Anderson, and two companies of the 17th N. C., (the remnant of the regiment captured at Hatteras,) under Major Hill. These all amounted to thirteen hundred and sixty men. After establishing the proper guards pickets, sentinels, and manning the batteries, only eight hundred were left at that time to meet the force landed by the enemy during. the evening and night. Ten men from the "Blues," and ten from the "McCulloch Rangers," were sent on picket duty, under Capt. Wise, to watch the course of the Federal scouts. Soon in the morning, about 5:30, the "Blues" and "Rangers" were sent out on a reconnaissance, and met the enemy, some eight hundred yards below the battery, cautiously approaching.--Previous to this, Col. Anderson had sent out Capt. S. M. Williamson, a bold and dashing scout, to ascertain what was being done. He ran up to the Federal pickets, shot one and brought in his gun, a fine Enfield rifle, and gave information regarding the approach.--Th
Roy (search for this): article 12
ers" were on the right, fighting behind trees and logs, while Colonel Frank Anderson, with portions of the 59th, was immediately behind the breastwork. The remainder of the regiment was in reserve, under Major Lawson, and, as the position admitted only a few men to engage at one time, waited for orders to advance. After the fighting had continued about an hour, Col. Anderson sent to Major Lawson for a reinforcement of three companies. He chose Capt. Dickinson's, Swan's company under Lieut. Roy, and a company from the 8th North Carolina, commanded by Lieut. Murchison, and placing himself at their head, marched at double quick to the battery. There the bullets flew as thickly as one could well imagine them, but, waving his sword, Major Lawson called for three cheers, and, with hearty shouts, these brave men rushed to their post. Several, however, fell in the attempt--two killed, and some half-a-dozen wounded. The remainder of the 59th was then brought near the battery and order
William B. Selden (search for this): article 12
r hours and a half, the enemy coming up by regiments, covered by a dense growth of pines and other trees, and fired by volley into the battery. The bullets flew with fearful thickness over the parapet of the fortification behind which our men were hidden. It was impossible to rise sometimes for five minutes without receiving a shot, and the men were forced to lay low until the fury of the enemy's fire was somewhat expended. The centre gun, the 24th howitzer, was under the charge of Lieut Wm. B. Selden, O. S. A., who fought as gallantly as any man could, and frequently drew cheers from the men around him. With the greatest coolness, he sighted his gun and watched his moment to give the command to fire. Every discharge told well upon the ranks of the enemy, and there is no doubt but a very large majority of the killed were shot by this piece. Occasionally it would be some moments before the piece could be loaded, for when the firing was continuous bullet after bullet struck the gun
Bird (search for this): article 12
fact to Col. Shaw, but received no reply. As dark as the night was, the boats made their way up the channel towards Elizabeth City where a final stand was to be made. The command of Commodore Lynch was upon Albemarle and Pamlico founds, and he therefore felt bound to fight there as long as possible, to assist in the defence of Elizabeth City, and then to blow or burn up his vessels if overpowered and liable to be captured.--By running through the canal to Norfolk all the vessels but the Sea Bird might have been saved, but he considered it his duty as an officer to defend his command to the last, even to the sacrifice of the last boat and the last man. The obligations of the officer triumphed over the feelings of the man. And he was right. Running up to the Pasquatank he there awaited the approach of the enemy, when morning dawned, prepared to make a desperate struggle. The night being exceedingly dark, it was with difficulty that the boats were taken up, but they all arrived safely
O. J. Wise (search for this): article 12
ast work only shot when a fair and single mark presented itself. Every discharge told with fearful effect upon the Federal ranks.--Col. Anderson was busily running back wards and forwards in giving orders and directing the fight. Col. Shaw was also under fire and displayed personal courage and coolness.--The only charge that can be made against him is that of inefficiency — and he makes no pretensions to military genius. Capt. Coles was killed in carrying an order from Col. Anderson. Capt. O. J. Wise, as brave and gallant a man as ever breathed, constantly exposed himself to protect his men, and finally fell mortally wounded. His fall affected the "Blues" seriously, and, sadly grieving over their loss, could ever be rallied again as before. But they has fought bravely and well for hours before. About half-past 12, the enemy was seen approaching on the right flank, wading waist deep through the morass pronounced Impassable. The place that could not be traversed by a duck, was
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