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“ He has now been appointed to the supreme control of all the naval forces on the Mississippi River, with the rank of Acting Rear-Admiral. The forces under his orders, in vessels, guns, and men, will be larger than ever before under the command of any United States naval officer. His squadron will be distinct in every way from that of Admiral Farragut, who will command the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Admiral Porter is a man of wiry, muscular frame, handsome features, of medium height, and, a few years ago, admitted to being the strongest man in the navy. ”

“ In consequence of the Black Warrior affair the Spanish government had refused to permit any United States vessel to enter the port of Havana. Running under the shotted guns of Moro Castle, he was ordered to halt. ”

“ He is most truly "a worthy son of a worthy sire." He belongs to a family of naval patriots, for, besides the subject of this sketch, there are in the navy H. B. Porter, acting midshipman, appointed from New York, November 29, 1859; T. K. Porter, master, appointed from Tennessee, May 29, 1852; William C. B. S. Porter, lieutenant, appointed from the District of Columbia, May 25, 1849; and Wm. D. Porter, commodore, appointed from Massachusetts, January 1, 1823. The last-named commanded the Essex gun-boat on the Tennessee River, and fought the rebel ram Arkansas on the Mississippi River. ”