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The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway — reward. (search)
ther, the North thought itself the master of the world, it is old Ocean. The splendid enterprises of Paul Jones, Hinman, (the one a Scotchman, the other a Cavalier,) and others in the Revolution; of Perry, Chauncey, McDonough, Decatur, and others in the late war, were enough to make the North consider itself unconquerable upon the sea. Nor have we any disposition to deny that they have shown more aptitude for maritime affairs than any people of modern times. But the sceptre is passing from Judah! The very waves refuse to recognize their ancient rider. Upon the eve of those naval expeditions which were expected to strike terror to the heart of the South, a little Southern fleet defeats a Yankee squadron of three times its force, without the loss of a single man! A noble beginning for our little navy! The naval seals of the old United States, crowded as they are with brilliant achievements, present nothing to surpass this splendid victory of Commander Hollins. It will strike as