...d groaned and showed that they were not overcome by the presence of soldiery. The above step was taken by Commodore Farragut, as he stated in a note to Mayor Monroe, on account of the surrender of General Duncan and the forts. Duncan was put ashore by the enemy on his parole, and the cheers that rung from the lips of his fellow citizens showed that he had secured a fast affection in their hearts by his gal...