Show p 7 dij pa RE OPINION OF THE FIGHT the paris correspondent of the new york times writes inder date fe I 1 of september ath as J 01 lows C some of tb friendly papers need the lengthy and interesting e report of tile the operations of admiral farragut in in MD alo bay from the J franco anco Ameri cain 0 of f new Y york ork f and I 1 rm aar told that this description of that remarkable nav naval il combat lias has been widely read and com commented commence mente d on in governmental circles cir clea tile the admirals Admi raPs tactics are regarded reg 0 as innia in many ny points new and angeii ingenious jojas dud and as showing him to be a III man not only of great ordinary naval ability but also a man ing great initiative and add the c courage u r to carry his plans plan s into execution the sides of the tennessee were also stronger than chose those of any Ear european vessel if properly built and the 15 inch ball which finally penetrated these immense walls of wood and iron ilon 31 a larger ball than is in use in in ei europe 11 or than was deemed possible or necessary to use this combat is therefore a new aston ament in naval warfare and will require now new investigations as to W whether I 1 the european dav avies ies of ahe jie present moment are zoot bot too far behind for the safety of the states they defend 0 1 |