...f of the General-in-Chief, a copy of his instructions. That officer ridiculed the idea of relieving Sumter,.and stood as an obstacle in the way as far as possible. The plan was highly approved by Commodores Stewart and Stringham; and, as Mr. Fox's orders were imperative, he performed his duty in spite of all official detentions, and with that professional skill, untiring industry, and indomitable energy wh...