THE WHOLE COAST OF
GEORGIA IN OUR POSSESSION.
BALTIMORE, March 10. – The gunboat Alabama, from Fernandina,
Florida, arrived bringing Capt. Davis, bearer of despatches from Com. Dupont,
announcing the capture of Fernandina and Brunswick by the fleet under his
command. The fleet let Port Royal March
6th. The first placed
approached was Brunswick, Ga., the enemy flying at the approach of the gunboats. This gives Government control of the whole
coast of Georgia from South Carolina to Florida.
The fleet next went thirty miles south to Cumberland Sound, the
entrance to Fernandina harbor. When in
front of Fort Clinch the enemy were discovered flying. After firing but few shots we immediately
took possession of the fort.
A train of cars was observed leaving Fernandina, the track
of which runs three miles along the shore.
A gunboat threw shells at the train, causing some passengers to jump
off, among them said to be ex Senator Yule, of Florida.
Twelve large guns fell into our hands, including one
120-pound rifled cannon, also considerable ammunition. The rebel steamer Darlington, loaded with
wagons and ammunition was also captured.
Gen. Wright’s forces were landed and garrisoned the fort and
earthworks also taking possession of the city.
Most of the male inhabitants had fled.
This has been one of the most useful ports to the rebels. Object of the expedition accomplished March 4th.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye,
Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 15, 1862, p. 4
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