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Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 202
others; he then lighted three berths and came up. He could not bring the vessel out of the harbor, as the pilot (George Bell) was wounded. She was filling slowly with water, the Dahlgren shell having gone through her, and the steamboats lying at the city might come and cut them off if they missed the channel, so he burned her after taking a number of arms, thirteen prisoners, spiking a thirty-two-pound gun of thirty-three hundred weight, and her pennant and flag. The flag will be sent to Washington. Lieutenant Jouett says a heart-rending sight met him on gaining the boat--seven of his best men were drowned. When he had sent all the well men to the oars, he got down in the bottom of the boat and got water for them, then made them as comfortable as he could. He seated his prisoners as he wanted them, and bade them not move unless by his permission. He gave the coxswain the course South by a star, as they did not find the compass taken from the schooner for some time, with a head wi
Boston (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
rough the left leg; Francis Brown, shot through the back and across the breast; Charles Hawkins, cutlass wound on left arm. The success of the expedition was most complete, and too much praise cannot be given to those brave officers and men who volunteered to go on so desperate an undertaking as cutting out a ship under four forts, and near a large town, exposed to the fire of all their guns, and some six miles away from the ship. The captain of the Royal Yacht is a notorious fellow, who was at one time in jail at Boston, Massachusetts, on the charge of boarding, in Boston harbor, the schooner Saul, taking out the cargo, and setting fire to the vessel. He was taken to Cambridge jail, but by means of false keys he escaped, in August 1844. It is reported that there is a standing reward of one thousand dollars for him, in which case I should think these brave fellows are fully entitled to it, as he is now safe on board this ship, and will be sent North by the first opportunity.
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 202
Doc. 192. burning of the Royal Yacht. Lieut. Jouett's report. United States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 14, 1861. sir: In obedience to your orders of the 7th instant, I took the first and second launches, and at twenespectfully, your obedient servant, James E. Jouett, Lieutenant United States Navy. To Capt. Henry Eagle, Commanding United States frigate Santee. The following are the orders to Lieutenant Jouett: United States frigate Santee, off GalvesUnited States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 7, 1861. gentlemen: Having volunteered for this expedition, you will take the first and second launches, an d make all necessary preparations to proceed to-night towards the harbor, and capture the armed schooner which appeare expedition; Lieut. John G. Mitchell, U. S. N., to take charge of the second launch. New York times account. United States frigate Santee, off Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 1861. As I was a witness in most that took place on the nig
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
d to fall back to the boats, Santee. Each man was designated to do some specific duty, just suited to his character. Loaded shells, port-fires, fire-balls, slow-matches,. were all got ready. As soon as it was dark, the boats were hoisted out, and the guns placed in them--ten rounds of shrapnell, ten of canister — every thing that could be was attended to. Those who had friends, &c., wrote and left letters with their messmates. The first launch and the expedition under Jas. E. Jouett, of Kentucky, assisted by Mr. William Carter, our young and efficient little gunner; second launch, Lieut. John G. Mitchell, and assisted by Mr. Adams, Master's Mate, composed the force engaged. By half-past 11 P. M., each man being armed with a cutlass and a Colt's revolver, they started, all of us bidding them good-by. They went merrily over the side. It was seven miles, through an intricate channel and reef. The crews pulled in for the channel, and after two and a quarter hours hard work, aga
Boston Harbor (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
rough the left leg; Francis Brown, shot through the back and across the breast; Charles Hawkins, cutlass wound on left arm. The success of the expedition was most complete, and too much praise cannot be given to those brave officers and men who volunteered to go on so desperate an undertaking as cutting out a ship under four forts, and near a large town, exposed to the fire of all their guns, and some six miles away from the ship. The captain of the Royal Yacht is a notorious fellow, who was at one time in jail at Boston, Massachusetts, on the charge of boarding, in Boston harbor, the schooner Saul, taking out the cargo, and setting fire to the vessel. He was taken to Cambridge jail, but by means of false keys he escaped, in August 1844. It is reported that there is a standing reward of one thousand dollars for him, in which case I should think these brave fellows are fully entitled to it, as he is now safe on board this ship, and will be sent North by the first opportunity.
Cambridge (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
rough the left leg; Francis Brown, shot through the back and across the breast; Charles Hawkins, cutlass wound on left arm. The success of the expedition was most complete, and too much praise cannot be given to those brave officers and men who volunteered to go on so desperate an undertaking as cutting out a ship under four forts, and near a large town, exposed to the fire of all their guns, and some six miles away from the ship. The captain of the Royal Yacht is a notorious fellow, who was at one time in jail at Boston, Massachusetts, on the charge of boarding, in Boston harbor, the schooner Saul, taking out the cargo, and setting fire to the vessel. He was taken to Cambridge jail, but by means of false keys he escaped, in August 1844. It is reported that there is a standing reward of one thousand dollars for him, in which case I should think these brave fellows are fully entitled to it, as he is now safe on board this ship, and will be sent North by the first opportunity.
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
Doc. 192. burning of the Royal Yacht. Lieut. Jouett's report. United States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 14, 1861. sir: In obedience to your orders of the 7th instant, I took the first and second launches, and at twenty minutes to twelve P. M. that day, proceeded into the harbor, intending, if we could pass the armed schooner guarding the channel, and the Bolivar and Point Forts, to try to surprise and burn the man-of-war steamer General Rusk, lying under Pelican, your obedient servant, James E. Jouett, Lieutenant United States Navy. To Capt. Henry Eagle, Commanding United States frigate Santee. The following are the orders to Lieutenant Jouett: United States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 7, 1861. gentlemen: Having volunteered for this expedition, you will take the first and second launches, an d make all necessary preparations to proceed to-night towards the harbor, and capture the armed schooner which appears off this h
Galveston (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 202
Doc. 192. burning of the Royal Yacht. Lieut. Jouett's report. United States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 14, 1861. sir: In obedience to your orders of the 7th instant, I took the first and second launches, and at twend States frigate Santee. The following are the orders to Lieutenant Jouett: United States frigate Santee, off Galveston bar, Texas, Nov. 7, 1861. gentlemen: Having volunteered for this expedition, you will take the first and second launll, U. S. N., to take charge of the second launch. New York times account. United States frigate Santee, off Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 1861. As I was a witness in most that took place on the night on which the Royal Yacht was burnhe schooner, which they avoided by steering close to the Point Fort. They then steered over to the northward, to avoid Galveston, Pelican Island, and Spit Forts, and the steamer, as they wanted to get ahead and drop down on her, as she was lying at
Tom Chubbs (search for this): chapter 202
me of the men said they noticed Mr. Jouett holding his side, passing his hand over his eyes, and staggering. He has since said he was quite blind, but did not want his men to know it, as they were in a dangerous position, and his pilot was badly wounded. As soon as Mr. Carter (whom Mr. Jouett speaks of with great admiration) had lighted the forward cabin or hold, he gave Mr. J. a fire-brand up the hatch, and throwing that down the cabin and following it, soon started the celebrated captain Tom Chubbs up, with six others; he then lighted three berths and came up. He could not bring the vessel out of the harbor, as the pilot (George Bell) was wounded. She was filling slowly with water, the Dahlgren shell having gone through her, and the steamboats lying at the city might come and cut them off if they missed the channel, so he burned her after taking a number of arms, thirteen prisoners, spiking a thirty-two-pound gun of thirty-three hundred weight, and her pennant and flag. The fla
Rusk (search for this): chapter 202
tly watching for an opportunity to escape. Should you succeed in capturing her, you will use your discretion in regard to making an attempt on the steamer Gen. Rusk. She is lying at a wharf near Pelican Island. If any alarm be given during the attempt to capture the schooner, you will return immediately. You can either destrc., came down and proposed to the captain to take the two launches and good crews, go in, if he could pass the guard-schooner unseen, and burn the man-of-war Gen. Rusk, carrying four guns and a large crew. I heard him say to the captain, I'll not attempt the Gen. Rusk unless I can surprise her. If I am discovered by the schoonerRusk unless I can surprise her. If I am discovered by the schooner I'll abandon my design upon the steamer, and fall back and take the schooner. It would be madness to attempt the steamer if discovered. So thought the captain, who gave Lieut. Jouett liberal instructions, permitting him to act in accordance with his own judgment in all matters. Volunteer crews were soon found, dressed in blu
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