The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-13

under the command Of Lieutenant Alfred Hopkins, con-
ssting OF three boats with twenty five men well armed
who proceeded TO the inlet with the intent
destroy the aforesaid rebel vessels Proceeding cautiously
up tho narrow inlet on the banks OF which tho rebel sen
tries could be heard the boats at last reached the rebel
neet, but nndng the channel intricate and so well
guarded they unable bring tho vessels out
were therefore, made TO nre tne anu
given signal the match applied TO three large vessels
ana as tho blazing flames broke forth in the darkness
OF the night, brilliantly Illuminating the skies
with urid glare the sprang TO their boats while
the enemy in confusion suddeness Of the attack
were quite dumfoundered and unable TO offer any re-
sstance fire single shot at tho brave fellows who
made 80 gallant dash into their very midst As the
boats shot out OF the inlet lads sent up rockets to an
nounce TO their comrades on board the steamer the COM
pete OF tho expedition. At day 2ht the boas
arrived alongside the Louisiana without having lost
man The only casualty worth mentioning was received
by the gallant Hopkins who had his right hand severely
burned while applying the torch.
This exploit is one Of the most brilliant and daring
yet recorded In the annals OF the present Three
Light boats without protection except darkness OF the
night and without howtzers to make gallant foray
and dashing charge into the very midst of the enemys
camp and destroying three Of its most valuable vessels
deserves the highest encomum and must rebound TO the
credit OF the gallant and brave Lieutenant Hopkins and
his daring crew.
Mr.. John White, Acting Master in the United States
Navy, hate in command Of the schooner John Wesley,a
prize captured by Captain George w. Graves, of the
steamer lockwood died board the gunboat Louisiana
on the both ut, at quarter to twelve O'Clock p NJ. Of
heart disease.
grand review OF the troops in garrison at tho fort
was had this morning by Major General Wool and full
staff The line as drawn up by Lieutenant Richard Ioder
OF the Fourth artillery, Post Adjutant was fine sight
The troops were inspected by Colonel John f. Bendix, Of
the Tenth regiment Now York Volunteers, and Major
Joseph Roberts, Of the post and to
Colonel nimmick
The Tenth regiment presented very fine appearance
as also the battalion of regulars in command Of Captain
Mehdenhal consisting OF several companies OF the Fourth
artillery The battalion of the Massachusetts Sixth regi
ment numbering one hundred and ono men, in command
OF Captain Phncas A. Davis Provost Marshal
OF which every in this vicinity Is proud OF. Their
drilling, marching and general appearance parade
elected considerable
review. Lieutennnts VIM. e. Farrar and VIM A. Fineld
are the officers of this fine company and in the absence
OF Captain Davis whose duties Of Provost Marshal keep
him away from his comand bring the men to the state
OF perfect discipline in which they appeared tho
parade and review of this morning. There is
praise, and that is the squadron OF Mounted
Rilemen, commanded by Lieutenant B. +. Onderdonk
This squadron undergoes strict discipline, and moves
with the precision Of regular cavalry Tho horses ridden
by the men the finest in the SERVICE and the
handing general is highly pleased with the efficiency OF
his body guard As the squadron is entitled 10 be
handed by major, Lieutenant Onderdonk, thorough
officer who has service in Texas will no doubt DO
elevated to this position, to which his energy and strict
application TO his duty emineny entitle him. The
squadron appeared review, Company commanded
by Lieutenant A. Mock and Company by Lieutenant
Charles II. Seaman. b. II. Emgelke, chief buger, has
been recommended as Lieutenant in Company u of the
squadron. Being good rider and skiful swordsman
his appointment will add splendid officer to this efficient
command.
Great chagrn is felt by the naval officers on this sta
tion at the hosting Of tattered flag the Ben Morgan
vessel Citing up hospital for the squadron in
mand Of Commodore Goldsborough. The flag is torn in
shreds, and by applying to the Ordnance Department
the commander of the Morgan might easily receive
ensign which would show to better advantage.