Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-13

!, the point 10 her company. OF the latter, the
A jamestown and Yorktown we're recognized
The Others were supposed to be the Raleigh
and Treasurer.
Arriving at point midway between Sewell's
| Point and Newport NewB Point, and near the
place where the French war vessels Gassidu
and Catinet, and the English steamer Rinaldo;
had placed themselves early in the morning,
the whole feet came to stop. while the James
town, followed at some distance BY the York
town and small tug, continued on her course.
The intention Of the Jamestown was not at
first perceived. As she came around, leaving
Newport News on her left, 1t was seen that her
object was to capture two brigs and schooner
which were anchored near the shore, about two
milea from the point. This was done without
the slightest difficulty, and the assistance of the
small tug being rendered, the three priz we're
taken off under the rebel flag. The whole af-
fair was concluded In less than half an hour,
and tho jamestown having rejoined the heet,
was ordered to tow the prizes TO Craney Island.
Taking one brig In tow astern, aud one on each
SIDE, she moved slowly ayey. Slightly alarmed
ct this bold dash, quite number of shooners
In the upper harbor availed themselves Of this
favorable hint, and sailed. =.
Up to this time the rebel feet haa remained
in the position in which they first placed them;
tide 10 now out, and probably nohew movement
will be made for some hours. II the Merlmao
should then see fit to pay Us q visit, che will be
appropriately welcomed:
The names of the two briss captured are the
SAbeo, OF Providence, r. l., and Marcus, Of
Stocton. The former was loaded with hay on
private account, and the latter was chartered by
the Government, but had been unloaded. The
name OF the schooner has not been ascertained
The Captains Of the two brigs escaped in
small boat, with four Of the crew of tle Mar
Gus. Two men were left on board the Marcus,
and six on board the Sabeo. They made no
effort to lower boat to escape. They were all
taken prisoners, together with the crew Of the
schooner.
Il Is said that the captured vessels were or.
dered last night to move down the harbor Tor
safety. tHr
The schooner Harmony, used as water boat
by MI, Noyes, Government contractor, for sup-
plying water to the feet, happened 10 De along
side Of the French man-of war when the Meri-
mac made her appearance, and wac taken under
protection of the French flag, thus escaping
capture. Mr.. Noyes had previously lost by cap
ture, two schooners, employed as water Doats
by him. ....
LATER @ .'
The jamestown returned from Craney
leland at 3 O'Clock. Not shot was fred until
O'Clock, when the Merrlmac fred three shots
in the direction OF Hampton Creek The Mango
tack and OctororG, which had been stationed in
that vicinity, replied with number ofshots, all
of which fell near the rebel feet. The whole
rebel feet, led by the Merimac, then returned
to the Elizabeth river.
The name of the schooner captured is the
Emily. She was from Washington, with suffers
stores.
A passenger steamboat, filled with spectators,
came out OF Elizabeth river this afternoon.
A number Of small sail boats could be eeen |
through the day off Sswel's Point.