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North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 19
The fight at Roanoke Islandconflicting reports.death of Capt. C. Jennings Wise.safety of Gen. Wise.&c., &c., &c. [Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb, 11. Accounts from North Carolina are conflicting. It seems entirely certain that Elizabeth City has been burned by the inhabitants, who are scattered about the country. It is doubtful, however, that the Yankees landed a large force after the burning and desertion of the town. The first account of our fleet was that the gun-boats had all been captured by the enemy; another, that the Confederate officers burned them; and it is stated this morning that five of our gun-boats were certainly captured by the Lincolnites, and that three of them have, thus far, escaped. Gen. Wise, I learn, has arrived at South Mills, near the Virginia line, and is slowly progressing towards this city. It is asserted that Capt. O. J. Wise is certainly among the killed, and also that he was dangerously wounded, but was not kille
Roanoke Island (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 19
The fight at Roanoke Islandconflicting reports.death of Capt. C. Jennings Wise.safety of Gen. Wise.&c., &c., &c. [Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb, 11. Accounts from North Carolina are conflicting. It seems entirely ce to starve us out. A few days may be sufficient to show their designs. I think they will be compelled to remain upon Roanoke Island, or close down to the water's edge, for the war feeling is aroused here, and many a noble son of old Virginia and theand or lend any assistance whatever to our forces. All the details as published with reference to the capture of Roanoke Island are confirmed by this courier. He represents our loss at about three hundred killed and wounded, and states that of rhaps, would never have been able to have landed their forces Col. Henningsen had orders, we understand, to report at Roanoke Island, but by some misunderstanding by miss K. Elizabeth City for his destination. It is to be deeply regretted that this
Pasquotank (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 19
llowing information: The enemy in full force advanced upon Elizabeth City yesterday, about seven o'clock, and began an attack upon that place. The citizens finding resistance vain, evacuated the place, but before doing so set fire to the town, and when our informant left it was still in flames. We have also to record the capture by the enemy of all our little fleet except the "Fanny" or "Forrest," our informant was not certain which. This beat eluded the enemy and made up the Pasquotank river. She was, however, pursued, and fears are entertained that she, too, has been captured. It is said that before our boats were surrendered they were abandoned, and that the crews succeeded in making their escape. If this be so, we are at a loss to conjecture why they were not fired before being abandoned. The disaster to our little fleet is attributed to the fact that, having exhausted their supply of coal and ammunition, they proceeded to Elizabeth City for the purpose of obtaini
John S. Taylor (search for this): article 19
ed. It is stated that Wm. Selden, a son of Dr. Wm. Selden, of this city, was killed at one of the guns. He was a very competent engineer, and held in high estimation for his gentlemanly character, courage; and intelligence. I learn that Capt. John S. Taylor, of this city, who fought at our field pieces, distinguished himself by his coolness, bravery, the precision, and the death-dealing effect with which his guns were served, sweeping down the swarming ranks of the enemy at every fire. Cestination. It is to be deeply regretted that this error should have been made, as the Colonel is a brave and efficient officer, and we are satisfied that had he been present the foe would have been compelled to acknowledge his prowess. Captain Taylor, of this city, in represented as distinguishing himself for his coolness and bravery. He fought the enemy like a tiger, and not an inch of ground was yielded by him without its being well disputed. In addition to the above there are man
K. Elizabeth (search for this): article 19
nor did they yield a root until all the command save seven fell bleeding to the ground. There is good reason to believe that had Col. Henningsen, with his artillery, been on the island, we should not have been forced to surrender it. The lack of field pieces was very sadly felt, and bad they been at hand, the enemy, perhaps, would never have been able to have landed their forces Col. Henningsen had orders, we understand, to report at Roanoke Island, but by some misunderstanding by miss K. Elizabeth City for his destination. It is to be deeply regretted that this error should have been made, as the Colonel is a brave and efficient officer, and we are satisfied that had he been present the foe would have been compelled to acknowledge his prowess. Captain Taylor, of this city, in represented as distinguishing himself for his coolness and bravery. He fought the enemy like a tiger, and not an inch of ground was yielded by him without its being well disputed. In addition to
O. J. Wise (search for this): article 19
e would have been compelled to acknowledge his prowess. Captain Taylor, of this city, in represented as distinguishing himself for his coolness and bravery. He fought the enemy like a tiger, and not an inch of ground was yielded by him without its being well disputed. In addition to the above there are many rumors which we might give, but as they are nothing more than rumors, we prefer withholding them. Among them there one, however, which is worthy of notice, and that is, that Gen. Wise had been shot while in an ambulance, on his way to this city. There is no truth whatever for this statement, so far as we have been able to learn; and we can only account for it by supposing that the name of the General was confounded with that of his son, who was reported among the killed. To-morrow we hope to be able to gather some additional items, which we will of course give the reader the benefit of. In the meantime, while this disaster is not at all agreeable, let us not allow
William Selden (search for this): article 19
s arrived at South Mills, near the Virginia line, and is slowly progressing towards this city. It is asserted that Capt. O. J. Wise is certainly among the killed, and also that he was dangerously wounded, but was not killed. It is stated that Wm. Selden, a son of Dr. Wm. Selden, of this city, was killed at one of the guns. He was a very competent engineer, and held in high estimation for his gentlemanly character, courage; and intelligence. I learn that Capt. John S. Taylor, of this city, whDr. Wm. Selden, of this city, was killed at one of the guns. He was a very competent engineer, and held in high estimation for his gentlemanly character, courage; and intelligence. I learn that Capt. John S. Taylor, of this city, who fought at our field pieces, distinguished himself by his coolness, bravery, the precision, and the death-dealing effect with which his guns were served, sweeping down the swarming ranks of the enemy at every fire. Capt. O. J. Wise's company fought with cigar-like ferocity, and a desperation conquerable only by death. This gallant company suffered severely, but, I hope, not to the extent reported. That all excepting seven of those gallant and brave-hearted Virginians should have been pla
Fanny (search for this): article 19
, Feb, 11.] A courier arrived here yesterday afternoon, about three o'clock, from whom we gather the following information: The enemy in full force advanced upon Elizabeth City yesterday, about seven o'clock, and began an attack upon that place. The citizens finding resistance vain, evacuated the place, but before doing so set fire to the town, and when our informant left it was still in flames. We have also to record the capture by the enemy of all our little fleet except the "Fanny" or "Forrest," our informant was not certain which. This beat eluded the enemy and made up the Pasquotank river. She was, however, pursued, and fears are entertained that she, too, has been captured. It is said that before our boats were surrendered they were abandoned, and that the crews succeeded in making their escape. If this be so, we are at a loss to conjecture why they were not fired before being abandoned. The disaster to our little fleet is attributed to the fact that, havin
Henningsen (search for this): article 19
attacked by a whole regiment of Zouaves, and though completely overpowered they stood their ground bravely, nor did they yield a root until all the command save seven fell bleeding to the ground. There is good reason to believe that had Col. Henningsen, with his artillery, been on the island, we should not have been forced to surrender it. The lack of field pieces was very sadly felt, and bad they been at hand, the enemy, perhaps, would never have been able to have landed their forces Col.Col. Henningsen had orders, we understand, to report at Roanoke Island, but by some misunderstanding by miss K. Elizabeth City for his destination. It is to be deeply regretted that this error should have been made, as the Colonel is a brave and efficient officer, and we are satisfied that had he been present the foe would have been compelled to acknowledge his prowess. Captain Taylor, of this city, in represented as distinguishing himself for his coolness and bravery. He fought the enemy li
Virginians (search for this): article 19
. Taylor, of this city, who fought at our field pieces, distinguished himself by his coolness, bravery, the precision, and the death-dealing effect with which his guns were served, sweeping down the swarming ranks of the enemy at every fire. Capt. O. J. Wise's company fought with cigar-like ferocity, and a desperation conquerable only by death. This gallant company suffered severely, but, I hope, not to the extent reported. That all excepting seven of those gallant and brave-hearted Virginians should have been placed hors da combet, is almost unparallel in the history of this unhallowed war upon the South--a war of injustice, aggression, and blood, which will be, are long, revenged by a people now be coming more, determined and firm and more fixed in the unchanging resolve to take blood for blood. The particulars and most important facts relative to the battle of Roanoke Island, will be given at an early day. It is not at all consolatory, though it should not discourage any
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