...the steamers coming down to the Navy Yard, little suspecting that their doom was sealed. In a very short time they were fast to the dock, and at just twelve minutes of ten we saw a smoke issue from Fort Pickens , and heard the booming of the gun. A cheer burst forth from our men, and if ever a ship's anchor came up lively, it was ours then. In order to bring our guns within range, it was necessary for us...