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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 1: operations in Virginia.--battle of Chancellorsville.--siege of Suffolk. (search)
of a scouting party of a few men, he rose to the position of commander of a minimum regiment of adventurers, who, one of them said, Moseby himself declared, could only be held together by the hope of plunder. See Partisan Life with Moseby, by John Scott. One of his most trusted and representative men seems to have been a Sergeant Ames, of the Fifth New York Cavalry, who deserted, Moseby's biographer, Marshall Crawford, says, because he could not fight for the eternal negro. Moseby took Ames particularly revolting was to be done, the deserter appears to have been employed. His fitness for service with the guerrilla chief may be inferred from the fact, exultingly set forth in a history of Moseby's exploits by one of his followers (Major Scott), that when, on one occasion, the command encountered Ames's old regiment (Fifth New York), one of the latter recognized him. in the hurly-burly, and pleasantly called out, How are you, Sergeant Ames? Well! was the sergeant's. reply, when, w
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 2: bombardment and fall of Fort Sumter.--destruction of the Norfolk Navy Yard by the Federal officers. (search)
ter. indignant people. Anderson's gallant fight, and surrender to the secessionists. effect of the surrender of Sumter. Lincoln's position toward Virginia. Gen. Scott and the Virginians. Commodore McCauley. secrets of the Navy Department made known by disloyal officers. conspirators at work. a plot to seize Norfolk Navy Ymed towards the States farther South. It was deemed desirable that the Administration should do nothing to wound the sensitive feelings of the Virginians, and General Scott, the General-in-Chief of our Army, was particularly solicitous that the Government should give the State of Virginia no excuse to secede. There were several State. The Naval Department at that moment seemed powerless to preserve the public property at Norfolk against the rebel troops then assembling in Virginia. General Scott threw cold water on every attempt to hold the Norfolk Yard, on the ground that he had no troops to spare, as he could not deplete Fortress Monroe, which must b
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 4: death of Ellsworth.--capture of Alexandria, Va.--Potomac flotilla. (search)
midst the daily increasing confusion of affairs which startled the Nation, even the Navy Department did not exhibit an unusual activity. The Potomac flotilla was chiefly engaged in moving up and down the river, gaining information of the enemy's movements, convoying transports to and from Washington, often fired upon, and only able to return the fire without much effect, and with no power to land and capture the batteries for want of a proper landing force — which had been declined by General Scott whenever application had been made to him. It was a national disgrace, and bespoke the weakness of a country when, at the very outset of the war, a great highway — the Potomac — could be closed, and our own people slaughtered in transit by these rebel batteries, which seemed to increase in numbers with a rapidity never conceived of, while it appeared as if they had all the military depots of the country to draw from. It was at last determined by the Department that the Potomac flotill<
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 24: Second attack on Vicksburg, etc. (search)
n good order leaving nothing behind that could be of any use to the enemy. The following named vessels took part in the Yazoo expedition: Black Hawk, (flagship) Lieutenant-Commander K. R. Breese, Benton, Lieutenant-Commander Wm. Gwinn, Baron DeKalb, Lieutenant-Commander Jno. G. Walker, Carondelet, Commander Henry Walke, Louisville, Lieutenant-Commander E. K. Owen, Cincinnati, Lieutenant-Commander G. M. Bache, Lexington, Lieutenant-Commander James W. Shirk, Signal, Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant John Scott, Romeo, Acting-Ensign R. B. Smith, Juliet, Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant Edward Shaw, Forest Rose, Acting-Master Geo. W. Brown, Rattler. Lieutenant-Commander Watson Smith, Marmora, Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant Robert Getty, Monarch, (ram) Queen of the West, (ram) Colonel Chas. Ellet, Jr. The second attack on Vicksburg terminated quite as unsatisfactorily as the first, and every one came to the conclusion that Vicksburg could only be conquered by a long and troublesome siege which wou
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 40: (search)
and R. D. Faron; Carpenter, John Mills. Steamer Cambridge. Commander, William F. Spicer; Acting-Master, F. W. Strong; Acting-Ensigns, S. H. Mead, Jr., E. A. Small, S. K. Luce and J. K. Barker; Acting-Master's Mates, J. S. Bradbury, R. S. Sheperd and F. U. Northup; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, L. C. Granger; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, J. C. Canning; Engineers: Acting-First-Assistant, G. B. Orsewell; Acting-Second-Assistants, J. F. Powers, H. F. Hayden and John Whitaker; Acting-Gunner, Wm, Scott. Steamer State of Georgia. Commander, Somerville Nicholson; Lieutenant, George B. White; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, R. H. Greene; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, J. F. Griffiths; Acting-Master, Benj. Whitmore; Acting-Ensigns, Chas. Trathen, S. L. Griffin and Wm. Shultz; Acting-Masters Mates, Frank Papanti, Peter Hayes and G. E. Kidder; Engineers: Acting-First-Assistant, John Bloomsbury; Acting-Second-Assistants, W. A. Andress and A. N. Gilmore; Acting Third-Assistants, Wm. Madden, J. A. Pat
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 41: the Red River expedition, under Major-General N. P. Banks, assisted by the Navy under Rear-Admiral David D. Porter. (search)
y Smith's exceptions, we are firm in our belief that the vessels were well managed, and whether the gun-boats were or were not efficient must be left to the reader to decide. As soon as the Admiral saw the troops well underway up river, he mounted his horse and proceeded to call on General Banks. As the Admiral entered the General's tent, he was reading by the light of a lamp. Admiral, said the General, you interrupted me in the most pleasing occupation of my life. I was just reading Scott's tactics. The Admiral could not help thinking that he should have read it before he went to Sabine Cross Roads. He told the General he was sorry he had been unsuccessful, and asking him what were his plans for the future, found him quite indignant at the idea of any one hinting that he had been beaten. Why, sir, he said, we gained a glorious victory, and sent the enemy flying in all directions! Then, what are you doing here, General? inquired the Admiral, This is not the road to Shrev
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 42: Red River expedition.--continued. (search)
utenant, W. R. Hoel; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, F. M. Follett; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, C. H. Gould; Acting-Master, Geo. W. Rogers; Acting-Ensigns, C. N. Hall, Jas. Ovatt, Freeman Vincent and G. W. Garlick; Acting-Master's Mates, H. N. Wells, John Scott and C. B. Jones; Engineers: Acting-First-Assistant, S. B. Goble; Acting-Second-Assistants, E. R. Pavy, W. H. Mitchell and Julius Elliter; Acting-Gunner, F. C. Green; Acting-Carpenter, Charles Poplar. Iron-clad steamer Chillicothe. Acting-tion, Memphis, Tenn. Lieutenant Commander, Thomas Pattison; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, J. H. Benton; Acting-Master, H. S. Wetmore; Acting-First-Assistant Engineer, Wm. Apperly. Receiving ship Clara Dolsen. Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant, John Scott; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, C. E. Vaughan; Paymaster, Edward May; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, J. F. Hamilton; Chaplain, Wm. H. Stewart; Acting-Master, Benj. Sebastian; Acting-Ensigns, L. Gardner and D. W. Sainter; Acting-Master's-Mates, W. H. Gr
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 44: battle of Mobile Bay. (search)
y carried out my orders in passing Fort Morgan, as well as in the exhibition of coolness and bravery. Acting-Master D. C. Kells, Acting-Ensigns Pease and Miner, and Acting-Master's Mates Tuttle and Delano, I would also recommend to your favorable notice for their good conduct under the fire of the enemy. Mr. Buehler, First-Assistant Engineer and Acting-Chief, managed the engineer's department in a highly creditable manner, in which he was sustained by the Assistant-Engineers Greenleaf, Scott, Burns and Weecker. Acting-Assistant Paymaster Kitchen, and Lesley G. Morrow, Captain's Clerk, remained on deck during the action, and contributed their parts to my entire satisfaction. Acting-Assistant Surgeon George P. Wright not only attended to our three cases of wounded (one mortally), but gave his professional services to the Oneida, to several of their wounded who came on board this steamer. The crew manifested the utmost courage throughout the affair, which will always reflect
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 52: operations about Charleston, 1865.--fall of Charleston, Savannah, etc. (search)
Mingoe, Commander Creighton; Pontiac, Lieutenant-Commander Luce; Winona, Lieutenant-Commander Dana; Wissahickon, Lieutenant-Commander McGlensey; Sonoma, Lieutenant-Commander Scott; all carrying heavy guns. There were four half-companies of welldrilled seamen under Lieutenant James O'Kane; Lieutenant-Commander E. O. Mathews comman make a demonstration in the direction of the railroad, while that on Beaulieu would be limited to the naval cannonade, which was begun and continued by Lieutenant-Commander Scott in the Sonoma, assisted by the schooner Griffith, Acting-Master James Ogilvie. In order to complete the arrangements for cutting off the escape of thherman hastened to his headquarters, and the Admiral to the division of vessels lying in front of Beaulieu, when the facts of the case became apparent. Lieutenant-Commander Scott, of the Sonoma, was in possession of Forts Beaulieu and Rose Dew, and all the other fortifications had been evacuated, leaving Sherman master of Savanna
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 55: operations of the Mississippi Squadron in the latter part of 1864 and in 1865. (search)
. Meany and R. W. Brown; Acting-Master's Mates, G. T. Miller, B. F. Saunders and J. W. Clawson; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, E. M. Goodwin; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, D. Davis, Jr.; Engineers: Acting-First-Assistant, A. G. Perkins; Acting-Second-Assistant, C. C. Streepey; Acting-Third-Assistant, B. F. Graham. Pittsburgh--Fourth-rate. Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant--Commander, Wm. R. Hoel; Acting-Master, S. B. Coleman; Acting-Ensigns, James Ovatt and Freeman Vincent; Acting-Master's Mates, John Scott, C. B. Jones and F. M. McCord: Acting-Assistant Surgeon, F. M. Follett, Acting Assistant Paymaster, Charles H. Gould; Engineers: Acting-Chief, Geo. H. Atkinson; Acting-First-Assistant, E. R. Pavy; Acting-Second-Assistants, W, H. Mitchell and Robert Milby; Acting-Gunner, F. C. Green; Acting-Carpenter, Wm. C. Boggs. Reindeer--Fourth-rate. Acting-Volunteer-Lieutenant, H. A. Glassford; Acting-Master, John H. Rice: Acting-Ensigns, C. W. Spooner and T. M. Lewis; Acting-Master's Mates, G. S
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