The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1862., [Electronic resource]

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Arrival of Lieut. Minor.

We learn that Lieutenant Minor, who was wounded in the naval battle at Hampton Roads, arrived here last Monday evening. We are pleased to learn that he is rapidly recovering from his wound, and in a fair way to engage soon again in that service upon which he has reflected such marked distinction and honor.

It appears that Lieut. M. received his wound when on his way in an open boat, with a gallant crew, to burn the "Congress"--a duty which he was restrained from performing by his recall to the Merrimac. The fire from the enemy's musketry on the shore was so destructive as to render the advance of the boat impossible. Before she was ordered to return, Lieut. Misor and two of the boat's crew were wounded, one of the latter having his eye knocked out by a Minnie ball.

Those associated with Lieut. Minor in that terrible conflict, speak of his conduct in terms of extravagant praise. He displayed a coolness and a courage worthy the greatest hero of any age. The heroism which he displayed in volunteering to go and destroy the Congress, to stimulated the gallant crew of the Merrimac as to have caused them to rush en passe to the boat to accompany him in his during exploit, when a volunteer crew was called for.

Such gallantry surely deserves some especial mark of appreciation, and we would fain hope, for the honor of the Government, no less than as a motive for similar deeds of gallantry by others in the future, that some substantial token of appreciation commensurate with the achievements of that gallant officer will be given forts with.