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The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
steamer Express was discerned steaming along towards Old Point, to wing the schooner Sherwood, from Newport News. The Sea Bird immediately started in pursuit, occasionally firing her long thirty-two at she Federal steamer. The Express, after receivich it is said set her on fire — cut the haweer loose and left the Sherwood, which was immediately taken in tow by the Sea Bird, which quickly steamed off towards Norfolk, notwithstanding the dangerous proximity, of the Federal men-of-war.--Meanwhilenance adding a deep-toned "thunder base" to the pleasant music of the "church-going bells." About half-past 9 the Sea Bird passed up to the Navy Yard, having in tow the Sherwood, which was found to be loaded with water, intended for the thirsty federate steamer, behaved in most gallant style, and managed the guns admirably and deliberately. This exploit of the Sea Bird is justly considered daring and gallant. In an affray on Saturday, a private in the 3d Georgia regiment, was badly cu