The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-17

Gasns servant, JOHN. A wiNsLow, Captain.
Hon. GIDsoa WILLIE. Secretary Of the Navy, Washing.
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UNITED STATES srxAnxR KKAxsAnGY
CnERBouRc, France, June 81, 1854 J
PRISONERS brought on board he Kearsargs SsIonSos 70
n Alabama was sevepty-six officers and sixty four
Psvsutsen wounded are included in this number AZ We
have very contracted accommodations for crew
without Increase became indispensable to send these
Irsonsrs Shore and their parole WAS taken. with
- exception Of The doctor-non combatant-who was
Sosrs were held as prisoners Of war learn tnl. three
scers with six carried shore a. Cherb0urg
JOHN K WlNsLOW, Captain.
Hcu. GIDEON WKLu, Secretary cS the Navy.
UHIrm SfArEs SrKAMER KKARslAGs,
CHERBouRG, Ffahce, June II, 1854.
- have me honor 70 inclose herewith reports OF
~ Of this vessel with copy Of iogbook containing min
Ifoliy coincide 10 tho recommendations Of the execu-
I've ocsr, and such deserve special reference
- will DO snject 70 Iuture communication.
ssvs n. honor " ss ySus sSsd
Hon. GrpIoH wnLn, Secretary OF the Navy.
nsR0R1 OF LIEUT.. CON. rHoRNToN, BxKcurlvs
uxrrD STATES sr.Axm KrARsARos
PoRr or CHxRsouRo, June 81. 1894 !
- bavs the honor 70 forxsrd % you the reports o.
vessel curing the recent action with the Alabama.
In connection with this engagement take great pleas
nre In informing officially that the conduct Of both
nen and officers equaled in every respect most san
gutue expectations.
In the gun division the utmost coolness prevailed
throughout the action the details Of the manual OF
ose bong carefully attended 10 II n ordinary
sodon Of the guns and gear after rapid nrins Of an
The powder division received my particular attention,
I'D s important service was promptly and thoroughly
poudered.
The circumstances under which the battle was fought
NJ ndi
vaual heroism but while every and boy the ship
displayed the utmust cooness zeal and courage there
who, by their position and peculiar duties,
attracted special attention. and deserve special
The marines fought the rife gun upon the topgaant
Char leu II Danforth.
The action our part commenced by this gun and
- fre was rapid and effective throughout.
The high reputation Of their service nobly sus
aaed BY the marine guard Of this ship Tho boatswain,
James Z. Walton, observably active and efficient.
Sunner r. A. Graham's dulles we're all performed en-
lsOty and merit commendation. The carpenters mate,
roesn man His cousuc. i 10 the battle was ds.u
nutehed by The cool and intelligent performance OF his
lsses Il unnecessary for me TO call your attention to
- officers commanding the or masters division az
Asr duty was performed under your own eye
am happy 10 commend Acting Masters Mate Ezra
Arsles 10 charge Of the shell supply, for his coolness
IN the surgeons department every arrangement that
ssnfort Of the wounded. Fortunately, We have but
Arss Of crew In that condition. but after the
ssscns, were consigned 10 The care Of Surgeon j. NJ
browne who was entirely without professional assist
S..sd ss.rsmsy srduOus, bu. wsrs oooy success
nMy performed
psplosiOn Of shs He dragged himself to the forward
lSsh refusing 70 allow the men 70 leave his gun for tho
Si1cs his lie for yictorys sake was 10 terms
Mat animated and encouraged others.
James ncBs'h Co. sh another Of the wounded men,
tha unnu thn arH1 Qt ant n oru
QnA rendered. such service a. they were able 70 per-
fbs engineers division was admirably and efficiently
<padcced under the command Of Chisr Engineer w. H.
Sdney l. Smith and Henry Mcconnell third assistant
@gineers) stationed deck, aud their conduct
sAme Immediately under my observation. II was dis
snSs Mr.. W. Il. Badiam and Mr.. y. l. Miller, were on
ensy u the engine and nre room aud, judging from the
scussd, know that their da.Ios were crsdtaby per
ssrncd,
ss ;sp .sTy. sssss S. x sss
trssut, performed bis duty deck in th6thrd DIVISION
- orderly se.ss.D. = Young, and the Master g A.
0ssAbs performance of their duty. viii hand 10 you
s names q those especially mentioned by the divi
! yos; Si.s s:s :n5 ss%piiS.Ss you 20 % on q.
Tan, 'r very respectfully ycs' 9esdsS, a,c servant
a Lieutenant Commander and Executive Oflcer.
70 Joss A. w'Sslow Captain command ns United satee
steamer Kearsarge
Approved and forwarded.
teA JOHN A. wINsLOw, Captain.
aWonT OF oHrss EHeMgns WILLIAM n. ousHnAw. .
UNITED STATES SrnAnER KEARsARon
CHERBouRo, juno n, 1894 .
I respectfully report that the only injury received
she engine department during our engagement with
Ne Aabama on the 1oth instant was ~ the smokepips,
Seicn was perforasd through both sections By 100
xcsad rine shell, which exploded ~ " was coming
tearing Qua ragged hole o. about three fee! n
Amess carrying away three Of the chain Guys and 70
ses top os he engine hstch, rhich vas cut COM
yastsy through and across by sbsfI.
would further report shas all the assstant Engineers
"a the aremsa and oeaIhsavsss behaved with perfect
Spuces, aud were attentive 10 their duty through the
sss and THAI by the sslf Donssson and attention Of
esssoA AssssA.t EnsIossr william n. Bad,am In shs
hanaeensu of the enginea Third Aps hlant Engineer
kred H. Niller 10 charge Of ne besers Thira Assist
~ Engss Sdusy b. Smith, ~ essk a tRs nrs and hos