Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22


volume OF the Records OF the United
States and the Confederate Navics;
Confederate States,
Navy Department,
Richmond, July g. 1851.
slr.-It is deemed important that the
steamer Patrick Henry under your COM
mand. shall leave James river at the
earliest practicable moment and make
an active cruise az sea against the
enemy.
The department IS unwilling by any
instructions TO limit your discretion as
to the time and manner OF running the
blockade your cruising-grouEd, or your
return. conndng. as IL does, in your good
Judgment: but it IS evident that your
success will be greatly promoted by
your escape from the river without the
enemy's knowledge.
Should a doubt at any time arise as
10 the course 10 be pursued, it may be
solved by the consideration that, in ac-
eordance with the rules Of Christian war
fare. YOU are to innict upon the enemy
the greatest injury I'm the shortest time
II is believed that the speed Of the
Patrick Henry IS greater than that Of
any of the ships OF the United States
and that her battery viii enable her to
engage such vessels as the Harriet Lane
and the chartered steamers OF the
enomy's navy generally. thus affordlng
you the means of escaping from his
nrst-class ships and Of capturing those
Of the second-class. The possession Of
one OF the enemy's cruisers Of this class
with her signal-book. might enable YOU
20 capture some Of his heavier vessels.
steam prOpeilers are important TO us,
as are all ordnance and military stores;
and captures Of this class you will en-
deavor to send safely into port.
Should you find it impracticable TO leave
the river you viii cooperate with the
military forces against the enemy, keep
ing watch by day and night upon his
movements, attacking and annoying him
10 the utmost OF your power.
Should circumstances render IL lmpor-
tant TO land your crew to cooperate with
the land forces. you will secure your
ship under the guns Of the jamestown
battery, keeping her ready for instant
service.
You viii impress upon your officers the
importance of establishing and maintain
liIh hbNA Ainhll IiAliNf anu va llANANllh NN'Ae
man 10 do his duty; and you will special
~ report 20 the department the name
place Of birth, age. character. and quail
hcations Of every man under your COM
mand. whose good conduct. particularly
in action. or IN moments Of peril or eX-
element. may merit your commentator.
You viii keep this department advised
Of your movements. and you will en-
deavor 20 prevent all publications there
OF. not authorized by yourself. as tending
10 defeat your objects.
With my best wishes for yourself and
your command. / am. respectfully. your
obedient servant. $. II. MALLORY.
Secretary Of the Navy.
Commander John r.. Tucker, Command
ing c.. s 5. Patrick Henry. Richmond,
Va
CThe Patrick Henry never succeeded In
getting out Of James river. and after the
evacuation of Norfolk and the Peninsula
She was stationed in James river near
Drewrys Bun.-Dispatch)
DRIVEN BACK BY CITIZENS.
Uetter from General Nlagruder to Colonel
Deas. transmitting statement OF Joseph
Chgisuau)
Headquarters.
Yorktown. Va, June q, 1861.
Sir.--I have the honor to send a report
made 10 Colonel Crump of an abOrtive
attempt TO land soldiers from an armed
steamer in the Rappahannock river,
where the enemy was driven back by our
citizens. This morning 1t sunrise / sent
d force OF 1900 men 10 support the caval-
~ and artillery under Major Hood ope-
rating near and on the PoQuosin, TO meet
any party sent from the cnemy's works
and cut il of. j shall join this force to-
day.
The Rev. Mr.. Adams VIII hand this 70
the colonel commanding the Virginia
forces ] have been extremely indebted TO
this good and patriotic minister OF the
Gospel for much assistance. He has lost
everything in the cause. and ! would IKE
10 see him appointed as chaplain to one
OF the regiments in this department
am, sir very respectfully. your ODE
dent servant J. 3. MAGRUDER.
Colonel George Deas. Assistant Adiutant-
General. Confederate States Army.
CEnclosure)
Crbana. Va, June IS, 1861.
Ny Dear Sir.-I have just received a
note by special messenger from G. W.
montague ESQ., requesting me 10 furnish
10 you an accurate account OF all the
doings OF the enemy on the Rappahan-
mock on Monday evening last. / have
taken much pains 10 gather from persons |
who have visited the scene OF action and
conVersed with those who were engaged
in IT the following particulars, which you
may regard as reliable:
About q =. n. on Monday the 9th, n
war steamer the Star Monticeuo), Of
New YORK, OF loo tons burden, came |
to. opposite the house Of Mr.. James W.
Gresham. az Lancaster. situated imme-
patey on the river, about twelve miles /
below Urbana. on the Lancaster side. |
She dispatched 10 the shore three /
barges-One "A very large one, with a
SWIVEL IN TIE bow, and two smaller !
9nes-all filed with armed troops. The (
large barge grounded on the flats. The I
Othcr two came ashore with a number /
N armed men, Yariously estimated at !
between thirty and sixty. After reach /
Ing the shore some six OF eight proceed /
70 up 20 Mr.. Gresham's house. One OF /
the party accosted Mr. Gresham and /
Introduced another or the party. The |
irst named. IL seems, was the pilot. |
who was captain OF a wood vessel. ana 4
acquainted with Gresham. lie enquired I
n no had any chickens or lambs for 7
ISLE. Mir. Gresham replied that he had