Batteries were established on the southeast entrance of Cape Fear River, and the works on the southwest entrance strengthened.
Passing through the ravine, they arrived near the crest of the opposite hill, upon which the enemy's batteries were, but could not be urged farther without support.
After the invading army had established their camps out of range of the fire from the city, batteries were established, under cover of night, far to the front of the line where the troops lay.
She proceeded up the river steadily and cautiously, followed close by the Tyler and Lexington, all throwing shells at the points where, on former visits of the gunboats, enemy's batteries were found.
The field-batteries were in select positions, covered by handsome parapets, and occasional shots from them gave life and animation to the scene.
Bachman's and Garden's batteries were in Major Frobel's battalion, and Rhett's was in S.
Walton's and Pendleton's batteries wereplaced in reserve in rear of Bonham and Bee.
McGilvery's batteries werenot in position, and the gallant captain and his brave men would not leave.
The sun had but just risen when Benjamin's batteries were thundering at Blackburn's ford, and Tyler was pressing upon the Stone Bridge.
Sedgwick's batteries were in position near the toll-gate, and so accurate and destructive was the fire of his guns that the Rebel batteries by the church were driven from their position.
Colonel Osborn's batteries wereon the crest of the ridge, in position to fire over the heads of the infantry.
Williams's batteries weresoon in position, and replied with shot and shells.
Captain Griffin's batteries were brought up, and a vigorous fire opened upon the railroad.
Longstreet's batteries were on the hills around Dr.
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