...ent at that place, under fire of the enemy's gunboats, and for the determined persistence with which he maintained himself and the blockade of the river for days, under a heavy fire of the enemy. Capt. Mower , first United States infantry, who, with two companies of his regiment, (A and H,) had charge of the batteries and served the guns, I desire to present to your special notice. A more gallant and ef...