Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-04-14
FROlI RORrRFss MONROE.

FoRTREs5 MONROE, April ll-2 z. n
The return of pleasant weather 10 day brouEht
the Msrrimae as was generally anticipated She
had been seen three days ago under steam at Cra-
ney Island, and as the evening of yesterday prcm-
ised that the storm had exhausted itself, hW
were surprised this morning at the announcement
that she was in sight coming down. The alarm
gun was fired ct twenty minutes past O'Clock,
and as soon as the appearance Of the Herrira2c
was generally known, the docks, beach, ramparts
of the Fortress, and other points commanding
view, were crowded with spectators.
The Merrimao, after showing herself beyond
Sewall's Point, appeared TO be heading this way
she did not long continue on this course, how
ever, but turned towards James river, followed
by six gunbOats which had come round the Point
in her company. Of the latter, the jamestown
and Yorktown were recognized. The others were
supposed TO be the Raleigh and Treasurer Ar
irving at point midway between SeWalPe Point
and Newport News Point, and near the place
where the French war vessels GaEendie and Cat
met, and the English steamer Rtnaldo had placed
themselves early in the morning, the wh0le faet
came TO stop, while the jamestown followed at
some distance by the Yorktown and small trg
continued on her course. T -
The intention Of the jamestown was not at
first perceived. As she came around, leaving
Newport News on her left, It was seen that her
object was 10 capture two brigs and q schooner
which were anchored near the shore, about Two
miles from the Point. This was done without
the slightest difficulty, and the assistance of the
small tug being rendered. the three prizes were
taken Uf under the rebel Tag. The whole affair
was concluded IN less tn1u hall an hour and the
jamestown having returned, the feet was order
ed 70 tow the prizes to CFaney Island. Taking
one brig in tow aslern, and one On each side The
MerTimae moved slowly away.
Slightly alarmed At this bold dash, quite num-
Der Of schOOners in the upper harbOr sailed. Up
to this time the rebel Geet has remained In the
position In which they first placed themselves,
and nothing more has been done The tide Is
now out, and probably no new movements viii be
made foT some hours If the Mernmae should
then see &c to pay Us visit, she viii be apprO-
priately welcomed.
The names Of the two brlgs captured are the
Sabao, Of Providence, R. l., and the Marcus, Of
Stockton. Z he former was loaded with hay on
private account, and The latter was chartered BY
the Government, bat had been unloaded- Ths
name of the schooner has not been ascsrtaiued.
The captains Of the Two brigs escaped ashore IN
slnau boat, with four of The crew Of the Marcus.
TWom were left on board the Marcus, and six
on board the Sabao; they made no efforts to low
er 3 boat % escape. They were all taken prison
ers, together with the crew Of the schooner IT
is said that the captured vessels last night were
ordered 70 move down the harbOr for safety.
The schooner Harmon, used as water boat By
Mr. Moves, Government contractor for supplying
water 70 the feet, happened 70 be alongside ths
French men Of war when the neuimac made
her appearance. and was taken under protection
Of the French dag, thus escaping capture. Mr
NOyes has previously lost by capture Two schoOn-
ers employed as water boats By him.