The New York herald., 1870-03-10
The OFFICERS OF Tac ONEIDA.

Below we give sketches Of some Of the officers who
perlshed In the Inflated Oneida:-
COMMANDER EDWARD p. WILLIAMS.
or the unfortunate officers who lost their lives by
the sinking Of the Oneida Commander Edward
P. Williams alone achieved reputation during the
late rebellion, although nearly all the others par
ticipated in the various naval engagements and
were able and gallant men. Commander Williams
was born ut Castine, Maine, IN 1927, ana was
appointed from that State to the naval service on
the 9th OF September, 1s47. On leaving the Naval
School he was ordered to duty on board the sloop
st. Marys, on which he remained until 1862 when he
was ordered to the soop Plymouth, and made his
first cruise her. From this vessel he went to the
steam frigate Saranac, and In June 1852, was or
dered to the Naval Academy. On the 10th OF June,
1852, he received his warrant as passed midship-
man, and as such served on board the sloop Dale
until 1855, when he was promoted to the rank
OF Lieutenant. hts commission bearing date Of Sep
tember 10 Of that year. AT the outbreak Of the rebel
lion Lieutenant williams was ordered to che Atlantic
seaboard, ana took an active part in the engage
ment on the Ogechce river. AT the landing Of the
Union troops at Pocotaligo upon HIM devolved the
duty Of covering the expedition, which he
performed well. Subsequently he was ordered
to the squadron operating against Charleston, and
Distinguished himself in the numerous engagements
that took place between the rebel batteries on
Morris Island and the federal fleet. At this time
held the rank Of Lieutenant Commander, to which
he had been commissioned on the 10th OF july 1892
He was one or the leaders In the famous night
attack upon Fort Sumter, which was repulsed
by the garrison with heavy loss to the federals
in killed, wounded and prisoners. Among the latter
was Lieutenant Commander Williams. who remained
In prison at Columbia, 8. c., for over year. On his
exchange he was assigned to shore duty on which
N 1f INohr
he was ordered to command the illfated Oneida.
On the 25th OF july, 1866, he was commissioned
Commander, which rank he held at the time OF his
DEATH He was IN all respects an able, gallant oiH-
Ger, and his manner or meeting death was as heroic
ENSIGN CHARLES r. BROWN
Among the officers VINO were lost on board the
Oneida none had finer promise than Ensign Charles
e. Brown lie entered the service IN July, 1868, and
Immediately took leading position In his class He
was q young oficer who was DeO owed by his class
mates, esteemed by hts superiors and respected by
his suDordlnates He was the Idol OF the famed
class OF 1867, which from 1863 was the ruling spirit
OF the Naval Academy. He was the son Of q widow
lady residing at Worcester Mass, and entered the
Service Sa never faltered Throughout his course at
rne Academy he Obtained lne h0nors OF hign scholar
snip ana en Was n e wa anS y ta
qualities In every emergency lie proved faithful
and energetic, and where humane impulses were in
demand his were the noDlest and most generous.
An able seaman careful navigator, conscientious
onicer it was bus natural that his career should
l.
him the confidence OF the authorities. Mr.. Brown
had large acquaintance In civil life, and there he
was admired for his fascination OF manner, for his
elegant accomplishments, for his true genllemanly
instincts, for his manllness and integrity Though
no word has been lett behind as to how he met mis-
deaLh no doubt that ne died with the hero
ism Of man and the Spartan courage of seaman.
He leaves bereaved family, well known In Worces-
ter to mourn the loss OF the family pride and many
cirlzens OF New York who Will long bear his name
In lasting memory.
ENSIGN JAMES ". CowIE
was born in Scotland, and was appointed to the
position OF mdsnpman at the Naval Academy,
then at Newport, In February, 1868. The class
or which he was member shortly alter be-
came merged In the date or 1859 and there he was
widely known and respected MI. Cowic was flne
aspirations were allied to the service. He was o
young man OF genuine Wit, kindly IN his nature and
decisive IN action His course at the Naval Acad.
emy was highly commendable, and his dry drollery
served to relieve the m0notony Of tedious and un-
wholesome hours. No Onc who knew him Will forget
his inimltabe power Of the ridiculous or his capacity
as an impersonator OF curious traits Mr. Cowle was
Justly beloved and had an auspclous future. Lat
terly he resided in washington. Mr.. COVE, ike
Mr.. Brown, was connected with the most prominent
one Will appreciate the serious character OF his loss
10 the service and the country.
MIDaHIPMAN J. G. HULL
was born and bred IN New York ana entered
throughout the service and has large &C
quantance In this city. He was known while at the
Naval Academy for his geniallty and his kindness,
and these qualities, beyond all others, are apprec
ated IN the naval service. Mr.. HUI was the friend
OF every one and every one was MS friend. In anec
dete ne was copious, In his studies perseverng and
tnorougn and in professional knowledge apt and
seamanixe. He clung to tae navy and with It were
all his hopes. He Will long be remembered.
MIDSHIPMAN G. A. COPP
was resident OF BROOKLYN and entered the
service as an enlisted boy He was subsequently
appointcd 10 the Naval Academy because of his
fine seamanike qualities. and was . leader at