...e rebels, with the capture of nearly all the detachment landed at Smithfield by General Graham. The reports of Acting Ensign Birtwistle and Acting Master's Mate Jarvis--who, after the wounding of Acting Master Pierson , had command of the launches sent from this ship — show that, after sustaining a heavy fire of musketry and artillery in these open boats, and the guns of the Smith Briggs being turned upon the...