The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-02

wed from this city early In lfs and became OF the
ponser settlers the shores Of Lake Champlan, where
he resided TO The time Of his DEATH During the Of
1912 Pattsburg became prominent historical point,
and Captain Platts residence taken the invasion
by the British their headquarters. story told Of
this event illustrative Of the fortunes Of and the
character Of the Captain Plat refused TO accom-
pany The family their nigh, from the British lines
and when the General took possession found quietly
sitting By the fre One OF the Generals aids inquired OF
him-"who You, old manT and was az promptly and
profaneiy answered 81 am Captain patt and be damned
TO you, young man 20 The Captain remained and was
kindly treated by the Comers being sort Of prisoner
at large until they ejectod by General Macomb Cap
tain Bailey was born in 1906 and obtained his appointment
81 the OF fourteen through Tho influence Of his uncle
General Theodorus Bailey United States Senator for New
York. Although entering the navy too late TO partcf
pate in tho Of 1912, ho had the opportunity Of
sailing under and acquiring his naval education from the
men who had IN that struggle given our navy world
wide reputation. After years Of service in the lower
grades, Captain Bailey obtained his first command
lieutenant commanding OF the Lexington, old razee
rated as soreshp, with which hot himself the
coast Of California during the Mexican war; and with Tho
zeal which he has always displayed made efficient use OF
her as vossetofwar in capturing San Bias, and acting
armed cruiser the coast His next command
the sloop- ofwa 81. Maryg with which he returned
The Pacific and crussd for three years. His opportnne
arrival At Panama during the celebrated rots and the
steps that took to pue hcm were emiDenty success
ui and satisfactory alike To citizens and government
Hearing the OF thc bon bardmcrt of sumter wbo
IN tho city a visit, 10 took the next Washing
ton TO offer his services 10 the government few days
afterwards he assigned 10 tho command Of tho Colo
rado with which he fastened TO Pensacola where sho
became terror 10 the rebels by his restless activity
Captain Bailey cocpcrated with General Harvey Brown
IN the operations there planned and matured in all its
details the expedition TO the manard and tho capture
Of the prvatcer Judith making the rst attempt pcr
Le gig dark night, moving directly up 10 the
Navy Yard dock TO which tho prya;eer had drawn for
refuge and making very successful soon
followed by the capture Of the prvateer by his boats
under Lieut.. Russell. From Pensacola he was ordered
TO the Southwest Pass to cooperate in the expedition
against New Orleans. When tho expedition started find
Ing Il impossible 70 got the Colorado, from her heavy
draaghts tho bar although erng from the effects
OF recent painful surgical operation, he asked Of Flag
Oieer Farragut permission 10 90 Up as volunteer
transferring his guns, officers and 70 vessels Of
lighter draughs, and at once kindly assigned the
position Of second 10 command with immediate com
maHd Of the steam gunboats. Afor making his arrange
ments and transferring the Colorado to First Lieutenant
Davis he joined tho expedition then in the river How
he performed hs duies there will best appear when the
history or the expedition ls wrlton saps Fiey belongs
10 family which has given MANY officers 10 The army
and navy, and h.s four Sisters all married into the
lie fa.y mbued with love for his profession
like the larger portion OF It's members, displays his
she'll back procvitios fondness rough ice
active duty afoat
AS rtsawt Of tho services Of Captain Bailey, 1t ap
poars that lie entered the navy New Years Day of
1878 and has consequently served his country for
fortyfour years OF those twenty years have bee
spent at sea- about years shore and other duty
for tho Nmaiuing eighteen years and he has
been unemployed. Previous TO his present voyage bo
hsd heon 10 December, 1860, after which
= n. vas appointed a member Of spcc,al court Of
inquiry.