Plymouth, N. C

wrested from the Federals, April 17, 20, 1864, while occupied by We ells, commanding a garrison of 2,400 men, by Hoke, leading 7,000 Confederates. Hoke came upon the town in the night, thus surprising We ells. The Confederate ram ‘‘ Albemarle" took part in the fight, driving away the Union gunboats ‘‘ South field,” ‘*Miami’’ and “ Bombshell,’’ while Hoke took the town. Forts We ells and Warren were also taken by Hoke. Fort Warren was valiantly defended against numerous a aults, but it was lightly garrisoned, and was finally forced to surrender. Fort We ells also held out bravely, but having lost the protection of the gunboats, it too succumbed.