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The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway. (search)
Craney Island. --The defence of Craney Island, in the last war with England, was one of the most brilliant achievements of that contest. In view of the possibility that it may become again ereCraney Island, in the last war with England, was one of the most brilliant achievements of that contest. In view of the possibility that it may become again ere long the theatre of stirring events, we have examined with interest some records of the splendid and successful courage and constancy with which our interior forces repelled the British expeditions. Craney Island, as our readers are aware, lies near the month of Elizabeth river, and commands the approach from Hampton Roads to Norfolk. General Robert B. Taylor was the commanding officer of thets of the enemy's shipping lying near Newport News seemed to indicate an intention to attack Craney Island. On the 22d June, 1813, soon after these movements were observed, they landed two miles froing to reach the foe with their bullets. We are convinced that the present defenders of Craney Island, and of every fortification about Norfolk, will not permit the renown of 1813 to suffer in t