te on April 22 when Rear-Admiral Yan-Joey, Williams relieved Rear-Admiral 'T. T. Craven of the command of the JAmeriean gunboats stationed along the river.
Oficers and men were mustered in full dress for the occasion, Res JAdmiral Craven read his orders for the last time and said goodbye to the men assembled. The new commander then read his orders, Naval restrictions made impossible the {fring of salutes to both retiring and incoming commanders.
Traditions of the American navy were observed when "the old admiral was piped over the side." Lieutenant H.R. Rice blew the bo's'un's pipe, while the crew gave three cheers for the retiring officer. /Rear-Admiral Craven's staff officers rowed him ashore, as another tradi-{tional ceremony.
RearsAdmiral. Craven went at lonce to the str. President Jefferson fon which he sailed for America on April 23,
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