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g in the weather-beaten mariner to a haven of safety. We have never served our country in times of place on Dead Sam's deck, but we were present with the brave Buchanan, Jones, and other officers and crew, when they sank the Cumberland and destroyed the Congress. We have stood exposed to the enemy's fire on the uncalled-for destroyed "Virginia, " when Minnie balls and cannon balls fell thick as hall. One of us (First Pilot Parrish) was on board the Harmony, commanded by the brave Captain Fairfax when she fought the Savannah off Newport News. He was also on board the Sea Bird, under the brave veteran Com. Lynch, when he took the Sherwood from the "Express," and was under fire of the enemy for two hours. From the first day the "Virginia" flung to the breeze the flag of our beloved Southern Confederacy we have acted as her pilots; and if we have shown cowardice, or an unwillingness to obey orders, or incompetency, let Buchanan, Jones, and others, say so. Now a few words as