Against land batteries they would prove especially formidable.

Ericsson who constructed the _Monitor_ and Lieutenant Worden who commanded her, divided the honors, and were everywhere regarded as having rendered an invaluable service to the country.
The modesty and heroism of Worden secured him an unbounded share of popular admiration and respect.
In the ensuing month of April the navy performed another great service by the capture of New Orleans.

The fleet was in command of Captain Farragut, and successfully passed the fortifications which had been erected by the National Government to prevent a foreign foe from entering the Mississippi.

New Orleans made no resistance to the approach of the fleet, and General B.F.

Butler, in command of the Department of the Gulf, established his headquarters in the city.