...ge of Acting Master Pierson, in tow of the United States gunboat Shokokon. We proceeded to the mouth of Pagan Creek, and finding we could not proceed any further, we then were taken in tow by the United States gunboat Smith Briggs and proceeded up the creek. Mr. Pierson and the pilot then went on board. At half-past 11 A. M. the enemy opened fire; it was immediately returned, and silenced the enemy's...