The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-14


an fs rood qualifications for IN excellent commander
md on tins occasion Of sngagemsns. calamity and
successfully worked his ship. In matters Of counsel Capt
Cksysn y most valuable aid 70 . oommsndsr-in chief
ma will amiss state here that the Flag 0ecs
vas surrounded by able and reliable counsellers.
Next In rank comes Commander H. H. Bell, . native
md appointment from North Carolina Com mandsr
Bal s the es Captain Of the squadron, and commanded
tAs third division Commander Bell one Of
- cd school officers He entered the service IN 1873
md has been thirty years In the service A. ord
nance duty was Of his peculiar accomplishments he
vas chosen 70 f the vessels purchased New York
n that line. He was very active, ana deserves much
credit for energy and ability. He y brave, generous
~ . strict discipnarian.
Commander Samuel Phillips Lea, commanding the
Oneida u virgnian, and entered the service In 1895
Commander Leo IL bold and intrepid officer fought
bis ship noby. Constantly the alert he rendered
nuch valuable service TO the neot In capturing prizes
snA destroying munitions and engines Of war. Com
sander Lee ID sstimable gentleman. superior officer
nd has won laursls for himself in tho late fight.
Commander Nelanchton Smith IL New Yorker, and
commands the side wheel sloop Mississippi He entered
service III 1925, and has much service The
ed Mississippi beautifully handled In the nght and
70 her belongs the honor II crushing out the ram
Manassas.
Commander Charles s. Bocgs IN from New Jersey, and
nAersd tho navy also In 1896 He formerly OF
mo Lighthouse Inspectors. Commander Boggs COM
handed the varuna and after sinking SIX rebel steamer
hh fell victim the outings OF prov
vessels His gaiantry this occasion called forth the
higbc praise from his brother officers His vessel went
down with the Stars and Stripes and her
battery being worked nnt the gun carriages
amost entirely submerged His conduct called forth the
soi,owiDg lstter from Flag Officer Farragut -
UNrrED STATES SHIP HARTFORD, I
Or rHE Cry or NEW Or Fans, April %, 1862. !
Dm-You will proceed 70 the North in the United
States gunboat Cayuga and your arrival report in
person the honorable Secretary OF the Navy, who
Sosr vessel 70 shs last viii sessow upon You Command
u which you will be more able to contend with your
Gbemies and do Justice TO your merits Wishing
yen pleasant voyage, remain very respecfuy, your
Flag Onicer Western Gulf Blockadig squadron.
foconsASDER 9. 8. Boaos, late commanding UniteH
States gunboat Varuna.
Commander John De Camp. Of the Iroquois is native
x New Jersey. bu, appointed from Florida. He
entered the service In 1897. Commander Ne Camp
assumed command Of the Iroquois, and relieved Com
handler Palmer, who, by the way, went down In the
Rhode Island TO again take command or the roqnois
Commander De Camps GOODNESS and daring are remark
able OF his character and roquos moving
ahead engage the enemy the signal for the eyes
Il the feet 70 watch him. He Is OF the fighting men
e the age, and justly claims the tttle
Lieutenant Commanding C. n. B. Caldwell of the Iasca
2 native Of Massachusetts, but received his appoint
mont from Connecticut He entered the service In 1888
Hin ship handled beautifully. He the frst 70
sus the chain barrier and the night previous to our
sdvancs his last duty the barrier all clear
Ne performed the hazardous duty WELL had hoped to
60 through with the eet but his vessel received shot
n her boiler and dropped down below the forts m
hslpless condition.
Lsutenant Commanding N. B. Harrison, Of the Cayuga
p . native Of Virginia, and appointed from that
sass 1888. When these troubles broke he could
that his path Of duty lay In the Union cause be
nchsd from his duty the Union and the con-
senutton His vessel honored by the presence Of
Captain Bailey, who carried bis pcnnant her, being
N st vessel past the forts ans the rs at Quarantine
Fbs salsnt bearing Of Lieutenant Commanding Harrison
- shcited tho concentrations from the Flag
omcsr. Captain Bailey, and his brother ofncsrs.
Lieutenant Commanding Albert NJ Smith. Of the wissa-
bsskou Ia . native Of Maine. but was appointed from
Massachusetts, He also entered the service in 1885, The
wusahickon bore her part noby and early at the
eosi
Commander James Alden. Of the Richmond, 10 native
ard % appointment from the state Of Name He en-
tered she service in 1923 A commander and social
gsnsIeman II higher. His ship the model
80 In many particulars The provisions On board to
susrate the horrors Of noticeable features
cd the various plans his crew are indebted for 30
ugsls loes OF lls
Cbmnandsr Richard wainwright, q the Hartford, Is
aasivs MASSACHUSETTS, but appointed from vir-
gmh He entered the service 1881, and has been an
sstve in the service Of his country. He had charge
NJ Ordnance Department time tho Wash
mgson Navy Yard. Commasde- Wainwright ID . polished
gentleman, excellent sailor, and his knowledge Of
ordnance made him peculiarly adapted to the command
- the flagship.
lisnsenans Commanding Edward Donaldson, command
nc the gnboat Scioss. native Of Maryland, from
vhseh state received his appointment. He entered
sbe service n 1895 His part in this engagement was
brilliant, vessel bea ing tho nsg Of Commander H.
q. Bell. q
Lieutenant Commanding Edward 7. Nichols Of the
wnona II native Of Georgia. He entered the service
y 1899. Lieutenant Ncho.s ID . splendid and daring
s6csr. Il his misfortune collide with Of the
links the morning Of the gath, and he unable to
pass she forts. He dh all that man could do.
Lieutenant Commanding George N. Ransom, Of the
Eineo, Is . native Of New York, but appointment
srom OHIO lie entered the service In 1882 He isl
gsoslsman devoted to the Of his country and
al occasions really " do service for her. His
vessel has always fought WE'LL and she bears the
q rough usage tho part Of the enemy. Lieutenant
Eansom 10 general fsvorits.
Lao tenant Comm sndiog Pierce Crosby Of the pinola
. native Of Pennsylvania. He entered the service In
o1ee- Lieutenant Crosby Is officer Of marked ability
aod If ,ndcmtabs energy. His part In this great action
tsssrves great credit.
Lieutenant Commanding John H. Russell, Of the Ksnne
80. native Of Maryland, from which State he
Appointed. He entered the service M 1884, While on
Pensacola he REFORMED Of the finest exploits OF
s var in the capture and destruction Of tho prvstesr
Judith. Lieutenant Commanding Russell has Of the
asss sunboals IN the ssrvcs but, unfortunately. did
ss get by the forts the morning Of the gath inst,
HI vessel ran INTO and sunk hulk. Lieutenant Russell
brave and noble ofcsr. and general favori.s she
squadron.
Isrn,snAns Commanding George n. Preble, Of tho
EssAhdn ranks second IN the list Of lieutenant CON-
ssnders. He natvs OF Maine, and entered the SER
v,ss IN 1885. He gallant and fearless officer. lie
bad The good fortune To lose during the engage
Dsnt