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by its victory over the Federal fleet on March 8, revolutionized naval warfare throughout the world. Lieut. Jones was placed in command of the defences of James river, and constructed batteries on Drewry's Bluff, sunk vessels in the channel, and the crew of the Virginia under Lieut. Jones barred the Federal fleet, and Rich- mond was saved ; Lieut. Jones was pro- moted to the rank of commander, April 27, 1863, and ordered to Selma, Alabama, to take charge of the Confederate government works there and to complete the armament of the iron-clad Tennessee; he was employed by Peru and Chili in their war with Spain, 1S65-69, and refused the command of the sc[Uadron in deference to the feelings of the native officers; he died in Selm:i, Alabama. June 17, 1877.

Jones, John Marshall, born in Charlottes- ville, X'irginia, July 26, 1820; graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1 84 1. He was on duty at western posts until 1845, and from then to 1852 was an instruc- tor at West Point. He was made first lieutenant, of the United States Infantry, in 1847. promoted to captain in 1855, and was en duty in the west until he resigned to enter the Confederate service. He was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of artillery, ( . S. A., and made adjutant-general to Gen. Richard S. Fwell, serving in the battles of Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys, Port Republic, thi Seven Days battles. Cedar Mountam, Groveton, and Chancellorsville. At Gettysburg he was dangerously wound- ed in the assault at Gulp's Hill. Returning to duty, he commanded a brigade on the Rappahannock and Rapidan, and was again wounded. At the Wilderness he sustained

the first attack of Warren's corps, and was killeil in action. May 10, 1864.

Jones, John R., entered the Confederate service as captain in the Thirty-third Vir- ginia Regiment, and was promoted to lieu- tenant-colonel. In 1862 he was made briga- dier-general and given command of a bri- gade in Jackson's division, serving at Cold Harbor and Malvern Hill, and being wounded in the latter engagement. Re- suming duty, he participated in the Mary- land campaign, and was given command of Jackson's division. He reinforced Lee at Sharpsburg, where he was disabled by the explosion of a shell. He commanded his brigade at Fredericksburg and Chancellors- ville, and then retired on account of dis- abilities.

Jones, Samuel, born in \'irginia, in 1820; graduated from United States Military Academy in 1841. As lieutenant of artillery he served at various posts ; was an instruc- tor at West Point, 1846-51. He was pro- moted to first lieutenant and captain, and was on duty at New Orleans and in Texas until 1858, when he became assistant to the judge advocate, U. S. A. In April, 1861, he entered the Confederate service, as major of artillery, was promoted to lieutenant- colonel, and made assistant adjutant-gen- eral. IXiring the organization of Beaure- gard's army he was chief of artillery and ordnance, and was promoted to colonel and brigadier-general. He then commanded a Georgia brigade until January, 1862, when he was given command of the troops at Pensacola. On March 3rd he was assigned to command the department of Alabama ,ir.d ^Vest Florida. Later he commanded a division at Corinth, and afterwards Hind-