Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-03-21

OF MS GunDoat Fleet.
HIS HEADQUARTERS.
The intelligent Western correspondent Of the
Boston journal, who has been on visit TO the
headquarters Of Commodore Foote, at Cairo,
writes thus:
The naval headquarters is on the wharf boat
belonging to the Illinois Central Railroad
Lying beside the wharf boat are two of the gun
boais-the Cincinnati and louisville. Hundreds
of workmen are upon the decks. There are
iimbers, chains, anchors, guns plates of iron,
gun carriages, ropes. shot and she'll Master
workmen are giving orders to the mechanics,
and oiilcerH to the sailors and marines. There
is noise and confusion sufficient to distract one
not accustomed to such scenes. Ascending to
the second story Of the wharf boat, you find
dozen clerks hard at work--a score of officers
belonging to the tleet-all Of them gentlemen in
the highest sense Of the term. In one corner Of
the room is the Commodore hard at work, now
giving an order, now making minutes on o
paper, approving bill, or listening to the re- |
quests Of those around him. His foot Is still
painful, and he rests it IN chair. His crutches
stand by his side. He notices that your cor
respondent has entered the room, and gives him
the agreeable Information that the rebels have
been routed ut Cedar Creek, aud that Manassas
is ours. Il is pleasure to him to impart this
information, and he expresses the hope that he
telligence that will be equally acceptable to the
public Yet he does not express himself conf
IDENTIFY as 10 the result. He finds time to tell
what disadvantages he has before him-intorms
me of his plan of attack which shall not speak
of. lie has a few moments for every one -
Upon the table you will notice Bible, and one
or two religious works-Baxter's Saints Rest,
among others. by his bravery, discretion,
prudence, and piety, he has endeared himself TO
every one. His orders are brief aud few. lie
has issued, in all, six.
BONE OF COMMODORE FooTRs ORDERS.
The same correspondent gives list of all
orders issued by Commodore Foote since he took
command of the fact, with the remark that they
have all been carried ont to the letter. The
following orders will illustrate the manner in
which the gallant Commodore governs the Off
cerH and men under him;
CAIRO. Dec. II, 1861.
The officers and men connected with the Naval
flotilla will consider themselves amenable to the
police regulations of the army while on shore, as
well rs on board, 20 far ms conducting them
seves with perfect propriety of conduct, of
crossing the lines. abstaining from all approa-
ches to intemperance, a vice which is so destruc-
tive to good morale, discipline, and efficiency
that the Commander Chief will visit, with the
utmost rigor of the law, all who may he guilty
Of the slightest degree of intoxlcstion. of any
violation Of laws, rules regulations, and general
orders, whcn are, or may he promulgated,
either by the military or naval authorizes, for
the promotion of the highest state of discipline
and efficiency in time of war.
NUMBER FOUR.
CAIRO Dec. II, 1861.
The commanders of the gunboats respective
ly, will see tina. their vessels are kept ready for
action at a moments warning.
Men must be exercised frequently at the great
guns and small arms, magazines frequently
examined, gun gear often inspected, steam
machinery kept ID order, one. half of the officers
at least, unless by special permission, to be kept
on board Mt all times in fact every precaution
taken against surprise by the enemy, and q
readiness for immediate service, which will
enable the Commander in. Chief TO operate
against an enemy ahoat or on shore, within
FIVE minutes after the hotila is under way.
The commanders Of the notilla will, in their
internsl rules and regulations, give such instruc-
tions 10 detail as will secure the highest degree
of efficiency; and the commander in-chief has
the highest confidence from tho zeal and intelli-
gence with which the officers generally have
I lnbored in the premises 10 assist him in impro.
vsing squadron with such limited means by
attending readily to duties OF all grades, that
they will soon have their respective vessels in q
high state of naval discipline.
NUMBER FIVE.
CAIRO, Dec. l9, 1861.
The men composing the crews Of the different
vessels in the tio,lla are required to obey strict
ly oil laws, orders rules and regulations pro
mulgated. or suffer the penalty of the law.
Jealous and capable men, combining goot
morals with desire to serve their country, ant
vindicate its ability, to sustain unsuled its hal
against enemies at home as we'll as abroad, viii
be fayorsbly noticed in the monthly reports
by their commanders, 10 the Commauder-in
Chief.
All real or supposed grievances, which III
men may have, or fancy they have, will receiy
a considerate hearing, through the proper chan
mel, By their commanders and let II be born
. in mind. that the primary object Of the aotila
efficiency; power and readiness to do its dut
U to the Government by Furnishing the enemy
this great object being secured, the comfort ,
" the officers and men will, 30 far as may l.
70 consistent with efficiency, he faithfully observed
i. NUMBER SIX.
rs CAIRO, Dec. II, 1861.
Of A strict observance of Sunday, so far as al
10 staining from all unnecessary work, and givir
officers and men the opportunity Of atlendir
le public worship on board will be observed by 0
in persons connected with the fiotilla.
1t is the wish of the Commander in. Chief th
an on Sunday the public worship of Almighty dI
ly composing the hotilla; and that the respecti
a. commanders will, either themselves, or eau
ne other persons, to pronounce prayers publicly
he Sunday when as many Of the officers and IN
he as eau be spared from duty may attend the pub
worship of Almighty God.
II profane swearing being forbidden by the la'
he for the better government of the navy, all ofct
ay and men will strictly observe this law q
he every officer who uses profane language iowa
IN. the men in carrying on duty, will be held an
he nable for such gross violation of law and ord
- Discipline to he permanent must be based
in moral grounds. and officers must in hemsel'
il show a good example in MORALS in order, a
il patriotism, to secure these qualities in the nj
Ihe ANDREW II. FooTE,
,ap Flag Officer, Commanding U. s. Naval forces
10 the Western Waters.
The Journals correspondent says;
re- These are all. And they have been obser
az, so well that everything has gone on like clio
IN work. have been on board nearly all the G
ZOO. boats, have met the officers day after day,
the have not yet heard an oath Another corr
far pondent, who has equal facilities. and impro
hv them, informs me that he has not heard prof
M, word on board the fleet The fotilla upon
NM. Western waters is q moral as well as phys
ssa. power in this rebellion.
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gov SECRETARY STANTON'S NEWSPAPER
ayes DER CARRIED INTO EFFECT.
and Seizure Of a, Washington Newspaper, Proper
lout plantations given.
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me Aa order was issued this morning for the