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OUR CRUISE

IK THB

CONFEDERATE STATES' WAR STEAMER

ALABAMA.

THE PEIVATE JOURNAL OF AN OFFICER.

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OUR CRUISE

THE CONFEDERATE STATES' WAR STEAMER

ALABAMA;

The Presidential election — the slave-qnestion — the slan-
derous tongues of Northern senators — the tone of the
Northern press, and the unjust laws passed by a Northern
congress— unjust because they acted, and were intended to
act, upon the Soutliern people — all these tended to produce
a feeling of discontent and to foster minds already em-
bittered against the North to withdraw from the Union,
and to make for themselves a place among the nations
of the earth.

To effect this object, negotiations were attempted to
be entered into, which, however, signally failed, and it
was only after every exertion had been made to adjust
the matter in a peaceful and proper manner (but without
avail), that recourse was made to arms. Alter the nutlireak
of the war, the immense naval superiority of the North
gave them considerable advantages over the South, who,
lacking convenience and material, were not able to build
vessels with sufficient dispatch, and the Crn'rc^nitc f^t.it<s'
Government sent over Capt. J. D. Bul.ock tu England
for the purpose of purchasing a war-steamer. Accordingly

B 2

tho ' No. 290 • was built and intended for a Confederate

vessel of war.

The 'No 2^0* was launrhod fn.m tlio Itiiilding yard
of Messrs. Laird, of I'.irl.cnlu'aa. Slie was a baniue-ri^'ged
wooden ].rni.oller, of 1.<H0 tons register. Length of keel,
210; len-th over all, 220 feet; beam 32; depth, 17. Her
engines, built by tho nanie firm, wore two horizontal ones,
each of 300 horse power, with stowage for 350 tons of
coal. Her sails, carried at all times, were as follows:—
Fore, foretop-mast, stay-sail jib; two large try - sail s ; the
usual square sails on fore and main, with the exception
of the main-sail, which was a flying one; spanker and
gaff-top-sails; all standing rigging wire. Double wheel,
with motto engraved thereon, 'Aide toi et Dieu t'aidera,"
placed just before the mizcn-mast. 13ridge in the centre,
just before the funnel. Carried five boats, viz : cutter and
launch amidships, gig and whale-boat between the main
and mizen-masts, and dingy astern. The main deck pierced
for 12 guns; elliptic stern; billet head; high bulwarks;
cabin accommodations first-class ; ward-room furnished with
a handsome suite of state-rooms ; steerage— starboard for
midshipmen, port for engineers; next came engine-room,
coal- bunkers, &e. ; then the berth-deck, capable of accom-
modating 120 men; under the ward-room were store-
rooms; and under the steerage were shell -rooms; just
forward of the fire-arms came the hold ; next the magazines,
and forward of all the boatswains' and sail-makers' store-
rooms; the hold, &c., being all under the berth-deck.

At 915 A.M. of the 29th July, 1862, we weighed anchor,
and proceeded slowly down the Mersey, anchoring in Moelfra
Bay— having on board relatives and friends of the builders,
both ladies and gentlemen. Our ostensible object in sailing
was to go " on a trial-trip," and the presence of the ladies

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32; di'pth, 17. Her
■ two liorizontfil ones,
age for 350 tons of
3, wore as follows : —
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11, with the exception
ig one ; spanker and
wire. Double wheel,
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13ridge in the centre,
Ijoats, viz: cutter and
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The main deck pierced
liead; high bulwarks;
rd-room furnished with
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ext came engino-room,
eclc, capable of accom-
ard-room were store-
vere shell -rooms ; just
Id ; next the magazines,
and sail- makers' store-
r the berth -deck.
52, we weighed anchor,
ey, anchoring in Moelfra
friends of the builders,
tensible object in sailing

3 presence of the ladies

and gentlemen gave a certain colour to the report. lu
the evening tnuisf.'rrcd our visitors to a steam-tug. We
remained here, shipping hands, Sic, until 2 a.m. of the 31st,
when we got under weigh, ostonsilily bouiid to Nassnu,
Bahamas. A strong bree/e was blowing froiu the soutli-
west, accompanied with heavy rain, a boisterous sea running
at the time— forming altogc^ther a most uninviting picture,
and one not at all calculated to augur good hick. Our
unceremonious departvire was owing to the fact of news being
received to the effect that the Customs' authoritit-s had orders
to board and detain us that morning.

Passing successively the Isle of Man, Ailsie Craig, &c.,
we hove to off the Giant's Causeway, and landed Captain
Bullock and the pilot, amid a drenching shower of rain.
Soon, however, it cleared up, and away we steered (to tho
westward,) at the rate of 13^ knots an hour. Soon after
clearing the land, a strong S.W. wind with a heavy sea
continued until our arrival at Porto Praya, in the Island of
Terceira (Azores) on tho lUth August. The port bow port
had been stove in, and a few minor damages done by the
heavy sea we had encountered, notwithstanding which our
vessel gave promise of being a good sea boat, and also
a swift one.

The same afternoon the offi<nals came off, and in reply to
their questions, we said that we were the steamer ' Barce-
lona,' from London, fifteen days out, bound to Havannah,
and intended for the Spanish Government for the war with
Mexico. Were quarantined three days.

The vessel was umlor the command of Captain M. J.
Butcher, late of the Cunard Servir-e. The rest of the
officers were as follows, viz. : -Chief Officer, John Low, (E)
Savannah, Ga. ; Second Officer, G. S. FuUam, Hull, Eng-
land; Surgeon D. H. Llewellyn, Eawton, Wilts; PayniasUr,

C. K. Yonge, Savaunuh, Ga. ; Chief Ent,'laefr, J. MoNair,
EnglanJ. The crow uumljored about sDVtiity neii aiul
boys.

Our ol.jc.'t in ^'niii£» there- that is, to Terceira was
to ol.t;;in tlie lu'cossary anus, auuuuuitiou, S.^., r.^juisite for
a vessel of war. En^'iima's pvoclaiuatiou of neutrality
prevented the guns, .W., heing plared <>u lioard iu Liver-
pool. Skill and secr.ry of uo iuconsidenihle degree; were
required to eseape the vigilance of the Yankees, who,
through the agency of their sj.ies, were quite an fait with
regard to Confederate aft'airs in England.

No sooner was our departure kni.wn than the United
States' Steain.'r ' Tusearora' received, through the American
Consul at Liveri.ool, news of it. Every exertion was made
hy her commander t(j seize us, but without avail, for by the
time the ' Tusearora arrived in Moelfra Bay, we had been
crone two davs. Going on shore, I found the peoide both
courteous and hospitable, every attention being paid by
them. The bay is a moderate sized one, with good holding
ground, and protected from all save easterly winds. Three
or f.jur forts (without guns) were built, but were nearly
useless through decay. Beef has to be brenight from Aiigra
on the other side of the island. Fruit and vegetables are
plentiful, but water is scarce.

On the 13th, a sail was observed standing into the
harViour ; anchoring near us, she proved to be the American
whaling schooner ' Rising Sun' of Province Town. Through
the indiscretion of the i>urser, our real character k>ca:iic
known, and considerable ai)prehension was felt for our safety
■ on her departure a few days after.

On the 18th, a sail was observed making for the anchor-
age. In the evening she anchored near us, when we found
her to be the ' Aggripina,' of London, Captain McQueen,

Kn^'iuecT, J. MoNair,
ut hcv.iity '!•-'» 11"'^

is, to Torccini- wii9
tioii, &.('., rt-qviisite for
iiimtion of noutrulity
d on lioiinl ill Tiivcr-
;i8icloriil)lt' ili'grt'o wito
f till" Yankees, who,
■IV quitu au fait with
itid.
lown than the TJiiitetl

thi-oxigh the Auiericaii
very' exertion was maiio
ithout avail, for by the
'Ifra Bay, wo had been

fuiiiul the peoiilu both
lention being paid by
one, with good holding

easterly winds. Three
built, bnt were nearly
bo br(night from Angra
^ruit and vegetables are

yed standing into the
jved to be the American
rovincc Town. Through
real character bt>canie
in was felt for our safety

I making for the anchor-
near us, when we found
idon, Captain McQueen,

liaving on board six guns, with aniniunition, c )als, stui,s,
Ac, for us. Preparations were inmiediately mad' to transfer
her cargo. On the afternoon of tiie -Jnth, while iMiiiil'ved
discharging the barque, the s( rew-steaiuer ' JLiliania,'
Captain Tessier, arrived, having on lioard Commander
Raphael Semines and olUeers of the Confeder.ite States'
steamer 'Sumter.' llaule-l steamer alongside, taking from
her two tliirty-two pounders, with some stores, &c., which
took na luitil the foUowing day.

22nd.~-(iot up steam ; dodging slowly along the island,
having the barque fast alongside, taking from her a quantity
of coal, itc, which took us until the evening of the 'J^ird,
when we anchored in Angra Hay. About 1* a.m. we were
startled by the rc[)ort of a gun, tired from a fort, and ..hich
was believed to have had a shot in. The ' Bahama' ini-
raediatidy stood s(.'award, in order to draw the lire from us
towards her. At 11 a..m. another was iired. The explana-
tion given by the authorities the following morning was that
it was only a mail signal. We hail, however, considerable
reason to doubt it. I was this day appointed acting master's
mate to the Confederate States' steamer ' Ahibama.'

Sunday, 'lUk Awjmi, 181)2.— Strong N.W. wind at 12'30,
got under weigh in company with the ' Bahama,' and stood
along the Island of Terceira. At 2 r.M. Captain Semnies
read his commission, and formally took command of the
Confederate States' steamer ' Alabama,' 8 guns : hoisting
the Confederate ensign at the peak, the English St. George's
at the fore, and the pendant at the main, firing a gun at
the same time. Commander Semmes made a most eiiective,
spirited address, in which (after speaking of the relations
existing between the 'North and South) he said : " his prin-
cipal object was to crii-ple the commerce of the enemy ;
that he was not going to fight a fifty-gun sliip, but as soon

HI they had become proficipiit in the use of their wcaponi,
he would ^'ivc llicin an oiiiMPidiiiity to whow tin' world wluit
th.-y were made of." Thref roiisiny iheerH were gi"cu on
its eoiitduHioii.

Having' conveyed Captains Bullork and niit.lier to the
'Bahainii,' I n-ttirii.d, and at 11:{IM>.M. we hoisted launch
and parted, the ' IJihania' returuiu<^' to hiverpuid, and the
• Alaliaina' proceeding' on a eruisi-. [ Inelu.lin^,' euniniander,
— '2(; .>nirers and «."> nii'n.| 'I'-W r.n. of the following' day,
hoisted up the propeller, and secnrod it, it iK-ing our in-
tention to eruiso under sail only, unless oeoasion demanded
steam.

2t>//(.— Gave chase to a liri^', lost her in the darkness.
The following' day 8i^,ditrd another that showed Freneh
colours. (r'.M r.M. called all hands to muster, aiul stationed
them at the great guns. Strong N.E. wind.

31«<.— Sail reported on our lee bow, gave chase. Showed
Portuguese colours.

2nd Scplemher.- Chased a barque ; on boarding she
proved to be the * La Foi,' from Timor to Nantes.
4//*.— Exercised 1st and 'Jnd divisions at great guns.
5//,,.-._Sfveral vessels in sight; gave chase to one, dis-
covering her to be a Tortuguese brigantine ; went about
and chased a ship which showed American colours. On
boarding she proved the ' Ochiunlgoe,' whaler, of Martha's
Vineyard, with a valuable sperih whale fast alongside. Took
possession, transfcn-ed her crew to the ' Alabama,' and a
quantity of stores. All prisoners, American horn, were put
in irons; the rest, if English, &c., were not ironed.

6<fi.— Burnt prize. In chase of a barque, coming up with
her, wc found that she was the French barque ' Senegambia,'
of Marseilles. Made the Island of Flores and Corvo. Sent
prisoners ashore off PloreB. Chased and captured the

use of thoir weaponi,

mIiuw till' world wluit

ihffrH were git'on on

i mill lliitcluT to tho
.M. we ho'wtfil liumcli

tn IjivcrpcMil, iiml tlio
lui'linliii^,' cuiiiniiiniU'r,

of tli<' loUowiiij,' day,
d it, it luiiig our in-
388 oi'ciiHiou dfiniindiid

; licr ill the darkness,
tliat sliowfd Fronch
) imisti'V, aii<l stationed
1. wind.
, gave chaHo. Showed

10 ; on boarding she
)r to Nantos.
niH at <,'ri'at gtins.
ivo fliase to one, dis-
jriuantino ; went about
American colours. On
e,' whaler, of Martha's
Ic fast alongside. Took
the ' Alabama,' and a
nierican born, were put
ire not ironed,
barque, coming up with
h barque ' Senogambia,'
i'lores and Corvo. Sent
sed and captured the

•chooner ' Starlight,' of Boston, with paasongera from Fayal
to Flore.s. 'I'liiM was rather an exciting cha.se, for after
firing a bUmk cartridge, mIic still kept on her course (endea-
vouring to get shelter under flic l;iiid). A slmt was then
tired acruss her how, init witlnrnt any effect; ho a shot was
fired between her niastfi, which hail the desired effect.
Transferred prisuners, and hove to until ilaylight.

7tli. Saw a steamer on weather bow. Head articles of
war.

8^/i.- Landed pus.sengerH and crew of ' Starlight' atFlores,
Seven sail.s in sight. Stood out from tint land in chase of
one, prize schooner following. Came up with her, and
found her to be the liarque ' Ocean Hover,' of New Lon-
don, with a valuable cargo of whale oil oil board, having
been out 40 months. Transferred prisoners, stores, &c.,
and in the evening scuttled her; Jnit, as it afterwards
showed, ini'tfectually, owing to the buoyancy of the cargo.

y//t.- Captured barque ' Alert,' of New Bedford. En-
gaged all day transferring stores for ship's use. Set on
tire barques ' Ocean Kover,' and ' Alert,' and schooner
' Starlight.' Overhauled and captured schooner ' Weather
Gage,' of Province Town. Stood in chase of a barque, and
which on boarding proved to be Danish. To this vessel
we hoisted American colours, and passed as tho United-
States' steamer ' Iroquois.' To all prizes we had captured
we hoisted English colours, and exchanged them for Con-
federate as soon as tho boarding officer gained tho vessel's
deck.

lOth. — Burnt prize and shaped a course for Flores.

IK/t.— Hove to off Flores, and landed prisoners. The
Governor paid us a visit. Filled away in chase of a barque,
but owing to the darkness lost her.

I2(h. — Fresh southerly wind, very pleasant. Made

Bail in chase of a vessel ; found her to be a Portuguese

barque.

13//i, A.M.- Two vessels in sight, one proved to be a
Spaniard, the other a Yankee brigantine, md which of
course we captured, taldng her crew on board our vessel,
and setting her on fire— the ' Altauiaha,' of Sippican.

Uth, 1. 30. A.M.—Gavc chase to a sail on lee-bow. 2. 30
A M fired a gun for her to heave to. Darkness prevented us
knowing who she was, so I went on board to examine her
papers, and which, if Yankee, I was to signal it and heave
to until davlight. Wliat I did on boarding this vessel wa*.
the course usually adopted in taking prizes. Pulling luider
his stern I saw it was the whaling ship ' Benjanun Tucker,'
of and from New Bedford. Gaining the quarter deck, I
was welcomed with outstretched hands. In answer to my
questions, the captain told me her name, port of registry,
&c &c., all of which I was previously aware. I then told
him that he was a prize to the C. S. Str. 'Alabama,' or-
dering him to out his clothes in one trunk, allowing the
mates and men one bag each-all navigation books and
instruments being left behind. At daylight sent the captain
and crew with the ship's papers and luggage to the ' Ala-
bama.' I then examined the ship, and finding some cases
of stores, they were transferred to our ship. The prepara-
tions to fire her were soon made, so that after seeing her
well fired we pushed off and regained our vessel, the pri-
soners (Yankees) being placed in single irons. 15th, light
breeze with heavy swell.

IGth, land in sight, right ahead, 10-30 a.m. Sail reported
right ahead and took possess" >n of her. The schooner
' Courser,' of Province Town, vve then stood towards the
land, sent prisoners ashore, stood out to sea. and made a
target of prize. AfU'r some creditable shooting we burnt her.

to bu a Portuguese

one proved to be u
lutiiie, iinl which of

o!i lioiirtl our vessel,
ui,' of Sippiean.
lil on lee-bow. 2. 30
Darkness prevented us
board to examine her
to signal it and heave
irding thiti vessel wa^
[)rizes. Pulliny under
ip ' Benjamin Tucker,'
g the quarter deck, I
.Is. In answer to my
lame, port of registry,
sly aware. I then told
3. Sir. 'Alabama,' or-
me trunk, allowing the

navigation books and
lylight sent the captain
;id luggage to the ' Ala-
and finding some cases
ar ship. The prepara-
o that after seeing her
ed our vessel, the pri-
agle irons. 15th, light

10-30 A.M. Sail reported
of her. The schooner
then stood towards the
,ut to sea, and made a
ie shooting we burnt her.

17</t.— Whilst at quarters, two vessels reported; bore
down for the lee one; 11-20, hovo to. She showed Yankee
colours ; accordingly we took possession. Found her to be
the barque 'Virginia,' whaler, of, and twenty-one days
from. New Bedford. Obtained late newspapers, containing
accounts of victories gained both by the Federals and Con-
federates ; the former at Baton Kongo ; the latter in Mis-
souri. The news, however, was received with doubt, on
account of the source from which it emanated ; 4 p.m. set
fire to prize.

18;/i. "Two vessels in sight ; chased one ; proved to be a
French brig. Bore away for the other. She evidently not
liking our appearance, altered her course and made all sail ;
a fresh breeze was blowing at the time. Her exertions,
however, ])roved fruitless, for at 12-30 we came up with
her ; boarded and took possession of bark ' Elisha Dunbar,'
from New Bedford, twenty-five days out. In the evening
burnt her.

I9tli and 20th. — Under double-reefed topsails and trysails.
Monday, 21s/. — Officers and men to muster. On the first
Sunday in each month the articles of war were read, and
the ship and men every Sunday.

26th.— Ui) to to-day cruising with fine weather ; in the
evening it became squally.

28th. — Sail reported ; gave chase; proved to be a foreign
brigantine. Not wishing our real character to be known,
we kept on our course without speaking her. Fine, with
light winds.

30th.—(jra\o chase to a vessel on lee bow ; proved to
be a French barque. Fresh breeze and heavy sea.

October 1st. — Strong breeze, and occasionally rain. The
crews of the ' Virginia' and ' FUsha Dunbar' still on board.
A c>:d,nge of weather keenly felt, it being very cold.

3rJ.— Early in the morning the joyful cry of " sail ho !"
was heard from the mast-head ; presently, three sails were
reporte J in sight. At D'^iO came up with one ; hoisted the
St. George's ensign ; boarded, hauled down, a id hoisted the
Stars and Bars, and took possession of the ship ' Emily
Farnum,' of Portsmouth (N. II.) Made sail after another
prize following astern. On boarding she was found to be
the ship ' Brilliant,' of and from New York, twelve duysout,
bound to Liverpool with a valuable cargo of grain and
flour. The cargo of the 'Emily Farnum' proving to be
neutral, and the prisoners becoming irksome, it was deemed
a favourable opportunity to get rid of them. All the
prisoners were then placed on board of her, and the ship
allowed to proceed on her vovage, her captain promising to
land them in Liverpool. It seemed a fearful thing to burn
such a cargo as the ' Brilliant' had, when I thought how the
operatives in the cotton districts would have danced with
joy had they it shared amongst them. I never saw a vessel
burn with such brilliancy, the flames completely enveloping
the masts, hull, and rigging in a few minutes, making
a sight as grand as it was appalling. This evening, quite
unexpectedly, we were called to general cpmrters, going
through all the evolutions in quite a masterly manner.
Sounded fire alarm, manned pumps as for a leak, called
away boarders, and went through everything expected to be
done in action. After this, 'every Friday evening, when
practicable, was set apart for general quarters. From the
papers taken from the 'Brilliant' we read of the success
of our brave troops in Virginia, and also of the successful
escape of the Confederate screw-steamer ' Florida' into a
Confederate port.

5//(.— Boarded a French barque. In the evening chased
a brigantine, who proved to be a Swede. Fresh breeze
from the westward.

rue

rful cry of " sail ho !"
'utly, three sails wore

with one ; hoisted the
down, a id hoisted the
11 of the ship ' Emily
tide sail after another

she was found to be

York, twelve days out,
e cargo of grain and
'arnuni' proving to be
irkaoine, it was deemed
id of them. All the
of her, and the ship
r captain promising to

a fearful thing to burn
^hen I thought how the
)uld have danced with
. I never saw a vessel
3 completely enveloping
) few minutes, making
r. This evening, quite
eneral quarters, going
te a masterly manner.
is as for a leak, called
rerything expected to be

Friday evening, when
■al quarters. From the
we read of the success
1 also of the successful
teamer ' Florida' into a

In the evening chased
I Swede. Fresh breeze

7th. — Light winds. 4.30 a.m., sail reported on starboard
bow ; chased, and at 6 fired a gun to heave to, and hoisted
the Confederate ensign. On boarding I foiind her to be the
barque ' Wave Crest,' of and from N(!W York, to Cardiff,
eight days out. Her captain asserting that his cargo was
Frglish, but not having any j>apers to prove it, of course
she Avas made a prize. Cargo consisted of grain and flour.
2.30 P.M., called all hands to qtiarters, port battery firing
two rounds of shell at prize. Boarding to burn her, we
found that two shells had struck, tlie rest passing over in
good line firing. 6.30 p.m., sail reported on weather bow.
9.30 brought her to with blank cartridge. Boarded and
made a prize of the brigantine ' Dunkirk,' of and from New
York, to Lisbon, flour laden, eight days o\it. By midnight
had crew on board of us, and the vessel burnt. Examining
the prisoners, we found one of them to be a deserter
from the C.S. steamer ' Sumter,' he being one of the seven
deiserting at Cadiz. Immediately upon arrival on board he
was placed in double irons.

9//^.— Light westerly breeze. 10 a.m. a court-martial
assembled in the ward-room to try George Forrest, A.B.,
for desertion from the ' Sumter.' The court consisted of the
following officers, viz. :— President, the first lieutenant, and
and the senior second lieutenant, surgeon, master, chief
engineer, and lieutenant of marines; judge advocate, the
captain's clerk. 4.30 captured the ship ' Tonawanda,' of
and from Philadelphia to Liveriiool, laden with grain,
having also on board about 75 passengers. Took from her
David White, a slave to one of the passengers. 8.15 p.m.
boarded the English brig ' Ann Williams,' from Cuba to
Bristol.

lOth.—Head sentence of court-martial to prisoner, and
discharged him ; the sentence was, " that all pay, prize

money, &c., due to him be forfeited ; that he fulfil his term
of service, and forfeiting all pay excepting such as is sufficient
to provide necessary clothing and lil)erty rnomy." 10.30
made out a sail on lee ])ow ; after an hour's ch ise fired a gun
and brought her to. She proved to be a Mecklenburg ship,
from New York, bound to DuV)lin.

ll//t.— Light easterly wind until evening, 5.45 a.m.
made a large sail on starboard bow ; being far to windward
and wind light, did not chase. 3.30 p.m. sail rcpoi-ted on
weather bow. 5.30 overhauled and hove her to; upon
boarding she ])roved to be the ship 'Manchester,' of and
from New York, bound to Liverpool, with wheat, cotton,
&c. Transferred all prisoners to prize ship ' Tonawanda,'
and burnt the 'Manchester.' The captain of the 'Tona-
wanda' being kept on board our ship as security. Strong
variable winds up to the

13//i.— 10.50 A.M., made a sail on weather bow; made
sail in chase, suspecting her to be a disguised vessel of war :
all hands were called to quarters, and the guns loaded with
shell. Kaining heavily at 5.50 p.m. Gave up the chase,
and secured the battery, the chase having shown Spanish
colours. 6 P.M., released the 'Tonawanda,' her master
ransoming her at 80,000 dollars. Her passengers testifying,
in rather a ludicrous manner (to me), their joy at their
deliverance.

im.— Strong N.W. winds,- a.m. Chased and overhauled
the Danish ship 'Judith.' Chased another, proved to be
French. Another vessel in sight to windward. Coming up
with her, she proved to be English. Her captain saluted
our flag ; which compliment we returned.

15<ft.— Strong westerly winds, accompanied with heavy
rain. 6.45 a.m., sail discovered on weather bow. Coming
up with her, we fired a blank cartridge, hauling down the

St. i

notic

sliot

with

of ]

toba

priz(

Tow

rum

rica

labo

viol

sail,

hea'

to I

unti

brol

to 1

sma

8001

sta)

thei

mai

tioi

a V

the

wai

idh

ir.

that he fulfil his term
ting such as is sufficient
ilicrty money." 10.30
liour's ch ise firoJ a gun
be a Mecklenburg ship,

[ evening, 5.45 a.m.

being far to windward
30 P.M. sail rcpoi-ted on
d hove her to; upon
p ' Manchester,' of and
ul, with wheat, cotton,
>rize ship ' Tonawanda,'

captain of the 'Tona-
lip as security. Strong

)n weather bow ; made
disguised vessel of war :
id the guns loaded with
ii. Gave up the chase,
i having shown Spanish
'onawanda,' her master
[er passengers testifying,
me), their joy at their

Chased and overhauled
1 another, proved to be
1 windward. Coming up
sh. Her captain saluted
irned.

iccompanied with heavy
a weather bow. Coming
bridge, hauling down the

St. George's ensign and hoisting the Confederate flag. No
notice being taken of it, both bow gnus were loaded with
sliot; observing it the chase hove to. On our boat returning
with the cai>taiu, it was found to l;e the banpie ' Lanipligliter,'
of Boston, from New York, to Gibraltar, ladeti with
tobacco. Brought crew on board our vessel, anu burnt
prize. Midnight, blowing fresh.

lO^/i.— Commenced with a strong gale from the S.S.E.
Towards dayVn-cak it freshened considerably, a heavy sea
running at the same time, D.HO. Blowing a perfect hur-
ricane, the sea rising to a fearful height, and the ship
labouring heavily. Shortly after, a squall of extraordinary
violence struck us, we being under close reefed main-top-
sail, reefed main-try-sail and foretop-mast stay-sail. The
heavy strain on the main braces caused the weather bumkin
to snap in two— the yard flew forward, bonding upwards
until it was almost double, when with a sudden crash it
broke in two, splitting the top-sail with a noise equal
to the loudest thunder. A sea striking immediately after
smashed in the whale-boat; it was soon cut away. No
sooner had the main-top-sail gone, than the fore-top-mast
stay-sail was cut away by the captain of the forecastle,
thereby preventing the ship falling off into the trough
of the sea. A storm try-sail was soon bent,, and the
main-try-sail lowered, splitting the sail during the opera-
tion. Various minor casualties occuired, but nothing of
a very serious nature. Everybody was thoroughly wet by
the salt spray. The vessel's behaviour during the storm
was beautiful. A finer sea-boat never floated. All the
idlers, boys, &c., were placed under the weather bulwarks
on the quarter-deck, with a rope stretched before them
to prevent them falling to leeward. Wind N.W. im-
mediately after. Moderated towards evening, so that we

were able to send down the wreck of the main yard,
and bend new sails. The evening turned out with a
heavy sea from the southward ; the wind abating, causing
the ship to roll heavily. 17th, opened with a moderate
breeze and a heavy swell from tlie south. About noon
the 8oa went down considerably; sail was made; and in
about half-an-hour a sail was reported on the starboard
bow; went after her, hoisted English colours, the chase
hoisting English in return. The heavy sea and the amount
of work requisite to be done prevented us follo.ving her
up, so wo hauled upon our coin-se again. Hard squalls
until Sunday, 19th, commenced with fine weather, 4 p.m.
Sent up main yard and bent main-top-sail. 20th, 4 a.m.,
two lights, one ahead the other astern, were seen, made
all sail in ciiasc of one. Coming within two miles of
her she hoisted English colours. Went about in chase
of the other, who proved to be a brigantine under Dutch
colours. Hauled up on our course again. Alternate sun-
shine and showers until noon, when a heavy squall, ac-
companied with rain, struck us, the wind veering round
to W.N.W. Double reefed top-sails and try-sails. Towards
evening a sail hove in sight ; she being so far to windward,
and darkness drawing on, we gave up the chase.

2l8<.— Fine, with a northerly wind; at daylight made
a sail. Found her to be the barque ' Heron,' of Sunderland,
from New York, bound to Qvjeenstown, we calling our ship
H.M. Steamer 'Eacehorse.' Towards midnight the wind
freshened considerably.

22nd.— Blowing a fresh gale with a heavy sea. Hove-to
at 10 P.M. Cut away the dingy, it having been stove by
a sea striking her some time previously. Saw two vessels
standing easterly.

23rd.— 4 JL.M., a light reported astern. Stood for her.

k of the main yard,
y turned out with a

wind abating, causing
cned with a moderate
} south. About noon
111 was made ; and in
rted on the starlioard
lish colours, the chase
vvy sea and the amount
■nted us following her
3 again. Hard squalls
th fine weather, 4 p.m.
-top-sail. 20th, 4 a.m.,
stern, were seen, made
» within two miles of

Went about in chase
brigantine under Dutch

again. Alternate sun-
en a heavy squall, ac-
he wind veering round

and try-sails. Towards
eing so far to windward,
ip the chase,
'ind; at daylight made

' Heron,' of Sunderland,
3wn, we calling our ship
irds midnight the wind

th a heavy sea. Hove-to
it having been stove by
iously. Saw two vessels

astern. Stood for her.

Hoisted tho Encflish blno, to whirh vhn.9.c nnswerod by
hoisting English also. Saw two vcsscIh f;ir to jcowiird,
hauling up to the N.W. ;V40 i-.m., "sail, ho!" was licard
again. Kept away for her, called the tirst gun's rrew to
quarters, fired a blank cartridge ; hove her to, boarding
and returning with her captain and papers ; she proved
to bo the ship * Lafayette,' of Newhaven, New York, to
Belfast, throe days out, with a large cargo of grain, ^Sic.
The captain stated that his cargo was English ; but not
having papers to that effi>ct, of course he was declared
a prize. Transferred jirisoners, chronometers, &c., not
forgetting half-a-dozen porkers, &c., to our ship, and
fired prize. Tho cold and weather generally being rather
severe, the prisoners were put below in tho forward
fire- room, it being vacated for that purpose, and the fires
kindled in the after one instead. Hitherto they had lived
on the main-deck with a tent specially rigged for them.

24<7t. — Fine, with a strong northerly wind. Sail in sight ;
coming up with her, she proved to be an English brigantine.
From a stray newspaper, taken in the ' Lafayette,* wo read
that news had been received in New York of tho capture of
tho Yankee vessels by the ' Alabama,' in which it stated
that tho treatment to which the prisoners were subjected
was " worse than dogs." Such gross falsehoods annoyed
us considerably, as all our prisoners had been treated with
every kindness consistent with safety.

25th. — Light winds. A sail in sight all day. 2 p.m. all
liands to general quarters, going through all naval evolu-
lutions.

Sunday, 2Gth. — Fine, with a fresh breeze. Chased a
vessel for a short time ; put about after another ; after firing
a blank cartridge the first division was called to quarters
and two shots fired over her at a distance of three miles.

HoTo to an<l made a prizo of lior, tho Bchoonor ' CrcnBliaw,'
of and from New York, to Glasgow, four dnys oul, ^M-am
laden. Burnt prize and prowedrd <mi ..ur eouisr. Fn>ni
this vessel wo obtained papers, in which wo read the infa-
mous assertions made hy the captain of the ' Brilliant' with
respect to our treatment of prisoners. A conviction was
forced upon every mind that kindness extended to them was
completely thrown away.

27</t.__Weather assuming' a threatening appearance. Ke-
ducod sail accordingly. Sounded, but no bottom with 75
fathoms. Shipped throo mou, making a total of 11 men
shipped from prizes.

28</i.— Light westerly wind. Daylight, a vessel in sight ;
supposing her to be a foreign brigantino, did not chase her
long, another sail having been reported on lee bow. 11 a.m.
fired a gun and hove her to. Boarded and took possession
of the barque ' Laurietta,' of Bosk.n, from New York, bound
to Gibraltar and Messina. Obtained news of a brilliant
victory gained by our troops in Kentucky. The exeitement
in the Northern States appeared to Ix; intense, their papers
acknowledging their inability to catch us. Much amused
was I to read in a list of officers my name as corporal. 1
suppose it originated in the fact that in conjunction with
Lieutenant Howell, and another officer, I kept watch and
guard over the prisoners.

29</i.— Got up steam and lowered propeller. With eight
pounds of steam, going nine knots. 4 p.m., sail iu sight on
starboard bow, five, came up with her ; found her to be a
barque under Dutch colours. Five vessels now in sight;
chased one. 6 30 p.m. ordered her to heave to. Boarded and
took possession of the brigantine ' Baron de Castine,' ol'
and from Castine, bound to Cuba, with a cargo of lumber.
Kansomed her on condition that he took all our prisoners

Bchooncr * CrciiBliaw,'
, four (lays oul, ^'vuin
on our eouist'. From
liicli wc J'etul tlio infu-
i of the 'Brilliant' wltli
!rs. A conviction was
la extended to tbcm was

oniug iippcarauce. Ke-
but no bottom witli 75
ing a total of 11 men

dight, a vessel in sight ;
ntinc, did not chase her
•ted on lee bow. 11 a.m.
ded and took possession
I, from New York, bound
incd news of a brilliant
atucky. The excitement
Ix; intense, their papers
;atch us. Much amused
my name as corporal. 1
hat in conjunction with
fiiccr, I kept watch and

id propeller. With eight
4 P.M., sail in sight on

1 her ; found her to be a
ve vessels now in sight;
to heave to. Boarded and
e ' Baron de Castinc,' of
, with a cargo of lumber,
he took all our prisoners

ami lamlcd tlicm. Sent them nil on board and i>if)ceeded
on our cour.sc. By this vessel, Cuinniandant Semnies sent
his respects to the New York Chamber of Commerce, stating
also that by the time tliis message reached them he (Captain
Semmes) would be oil" that port.

30//t, — Strong N. wind, H a.m. ; three vessels in sight.
Passed a liarque, evidently a foreigner, steering N.W. We
were startled and annoyed to find that only lour days' coals
was on board. Such a discovery, however ojiportune as it
was, annoyed us not a little. To astonish the enemy in
New York harljour, to destroy their vi'ssels in their own
water, had been the darling wish of all on board. It now
being impracticable to continue our course, we reluctantly
squared away and stood towards the S.E. 2 p.m., hoisted up
screw and banked the fires. 3 p.m., made sail in cluise of a
vessel. Found her to bo the Dutchman wo had spoken twice
previously.

November let. — Fine, with light winds. Chased two
vessels, one proved to bo English, the other French. A
third in sight.

Sunday, 2nd. — Fine, light winds, 7 a.m., a sail descried
steering to the N.E. This being the first Sunday in the
month, the articles of war were read as usual. 12 30, hove
the vessel to with blank cartridge. Took possession of ship
' Levi Starbuck,' of and from New Bedford, five days out.
Obtained news of our successes in Kentucky. Employed
until sunset transferring stores &c., from prize. Then burnt
her.

6th, 4 A.M. — Two vessels hove in sight. Boarding one, I
found her to be a French barque bound to Havre.

Sth, 2 A.M. — Made sail in chase of a schooner standing
to the southward. Another vessel standing N.E., in
sight shortly after. Went in chase of her. She showing

c 2

Yankee colours. W.> anHwcrcd by 8howin^' tin- Kiiiii.-. In
reply to his Hij,'n!il wo piisHod as tli.- U.S. ' Ticnn.l.To^,'a.'
The signal, " Wliai is yotir Inn^'itiidc ?" w.> <lc»linoa an-
sworin),' until we ruuld verbally .1.. it. Hi;v<- to until sin'
nfare.1 us, tlu'U fiiv.l a K'ua an.l hoisted the Confederate
ensi),'n. Sent a boat on board and took possession. Found
her to be the 'Thonuis 15. Wales,' of Boston, from CaKutta,
with a general (uirt;o ; having as passenger the late United
States' Consul at Mauritius, with his wife and two ehildren,
the eaptain having his wift; with him also. Tlu'y were
accommodated in the ward-rooui. The oflicers vacating
their rooms for that purpose. Many articles for ship's use
was taken from her, including a mainyard ; at sunset burnt
her. Shipped 11 hands.

IKA.— Light winds and showery, 6 a.m. Sail hove m
sight. Boarding, found her to bo an English brigantiue
bound to Demerara. He had heard of the Alabama destroy-
ing six vessels. Passed as the United States Steamer ' Wyo-
ming.' 4 P.M., gave chase to a sail. Fired a blank car-
tridge, and sent a boat off to her. She not heaving to, a
shot was ared at her, when to our astonishment four lights
were seen. All hands were immediately called to quarters,
and every preparation made for battle. On our boat re-
turning, we learnt that the vessel boarded was the English
barque ' Princess Koyal,' from Demerara, the crew having
been afflicted with yellow fever, that she had shown two
lights as a signal of being hove to, the third light being
the brigantiue's previously boarded, and the fourth our boat's.
Secured the battery.

14</i.— After general quarters had been gone throxigh
with a celerity highly gratifying, the men were highly eul..-
gized by the commander and ollicers.

15</t.— Moderate easterly wind. At daylight two vessels

in s
wine
from

Stca

i;
h

Mar

ranji
A ni
botli
ad i
ship
Lett
sone
IJ
the:
be a
her
bein
vessi
tliat
Unit
sixt}
Govi
mun
to tl
to tl
so t(
sea I
latte
coal
and
to se

howin^j tho rtiiinc In
<> U.S. 'Tic.ii.l.Toj^'a.*
Ic ?" wt) ili'diiioil tin-
it. Plovf to until hIh'
oisted tilt! ContV'ilfratt!
)ok jiossoHsion. Found
Boston, from CaUuttii,
ionyor tho lato United
i wife and two iliildrt-n,
hini also. They wore
The oilicera vacatiuK
' articlos for shiii's use
uyard ; at sunset burnt

', 6 A.M. Sail hove in
an English hrigantino
of the Alahania destroy-
ed States Steamer ' Wyo-
il. Fired a blank car-
She not heaving to, a
astonishment four lights
ately called to quarters,
l)attle. On our boat re-
loarded was the English
nerara, the crew having
hat she had shown two
to, the third light being
and the fourth our boat's.

lad been gone through
le men wore highly eulo-

'S.

At daylight two vessels

in sight. A three raastod schooner, lioing liull down to
windward, did not chase; the other liroved to bo aSjianiard
from Cadi/ to Habaiia, we passing as the United States'
Steamer ' Ortorora.'

I7lh, 2-M I'.M. Island of Dominica in sight,
ISth. — 1>'30 came to an anchor in Port Koval harbour,
Martinicjuo. After the health ollicers had visited us, ar-
rangements wore niado to l;iy in a stock of provisions, Ac.
A most enthusiastic reception was givt u by the inliabitajits,
both civil and military. Invitation to the ofiicers were given
ad lib., the clubs being placed at our disposal. Our store
ship ' Aggripina' was lying laden with coal for our use.
Letters were received by many on board. Landed all pri-
soners.

iVth, G'30 A.M. — A steamer was descried standing towards
the harbour. On her coming nearer, wo made her out to
be a large lianiue-rigged vessel. At 7i!j all doubts as to
her nationality was set at rest. Tho Stars and Stripes
being hoisted at her peak, and aj)parently a heavy armed
vessel. On our communicating with the shore, it was found
that tho vessel (who was now within a mile of us,) was tho
United States' Steamer ' San Jacinto,' 14 guns, viz. : 12
sixty-eight pounders, and 2 eleven-inch shell guns. Tho
Governor issued notices about tho town forbidding any com-
munication with her, and prohibiting any supplies being sent
to them. Ho also sent a communication to her Commander,
to tho effect that " either ho must come to an anchor, and if
so to remain 24 hours after our departure, or else go out to
sea and remain outside of three miles." Ho adopted the
latter course. The Governor stated that if we wanted to
coal ship, it would be best for us to run down to St. Pierre
and anchor under the f(jrts. But it was deemed advisable
to send tlie banpie away to auotlier rendezvous, she giving

out thilt .he wa» Koin^ to an.l tloaviiiR for Trhm-lul. Tl,.«
Fr»M.fli Kuul-oat 'Fata* K'^t ui. Ht.nuu iin-l unchor.',l near
iw, to i-n-vnt any a.'inoiiHtn.tini. U'uv^ m;uh' 1-y tho
..neuiy whilHt wo w.-r.. at an.'l.ur. Hor ronnuaii.l.'r af-
tordin- UK cvory ansistaiuv, l.y Hhowin^' us tho boHt plau
of f«caro the harbour alVora.-l. At firnt it luul boeu our
captain's intention to ^o out an.l ^'iv tl... onoiny Lattl.-,
but aftrr .b.lilM.ratiou ho .l..tornun.-a to wait until .larkuons
m.t in. At 1 P.M. tho English mail boat i-aHsed tho luirbour.
Ik.foro mui-.lown ovory i-roi-araticu ha.l boi-n made for battl.',
tho onon.y api-aroutly protty iu.-tivo in u.akin- proparatum
also. The broadside yuns being loaded with shot and tho
pivot guns with shell. 7-15 p.m., "all hands up anchor,"
whieh was BOOH accomplished. All lights were thou ex-
tinguished, and we steamed cautiously across tlie harbour
aloug tho shore. 8 p.m., dismissed the pilot, and called
all hands to quarters, and run out tho guns, all expecting
to hear a bang from the enemy. Signal lights were ob-
served from a Yankee vessel iu harbour. Tlu' night was
very favourable to us, the enemy's vessel n,.t having been
seen since tho last particle of daylight allowed us to see
anything, she then being ab,)ut the centre of the harbour
on tho alert. After tho pilot had left us, the engines
were set a-going, and away we steamed at tho rate of
14 knots an hour. At 0-20, all danger of intorcoptmn
being over, tho guns were run in and secured, and all
hands piped down. Wo then shaped our course towards
Blanquilla, at which place we had made arrangements to
meet the barque. Wo learnt afterwards that tho 'San
Jacinto' had two boats on the look-out that evening, and
had a set of signals instituted, by which a Yankee vessel
inside the harbour could afford him information of our
movements. I believe the authorities arrested her captain

iiR for Trina<l!iJ. Tlif

am lunl iincliorfd noiir

l»Mii'„' mailf l«y tin,'

lltr (•oiimuunlor iif-

)will(,' UB tllO Itl'Ht plilll

t firHt it luid Ik'imi <mr

^ivc 111" I'liotny I'liUlf,
il to wait until diirknoHS
J.oiit iniHHed thoharlxMir.
iiul Ih-»'1i Tiiiulo for liattlc,
) in luakint,' prt'paratiou
jaded with Bhot and tho

"all hands up anchor,"
11 lights AviTo thfu ex-
jusly across tho harbour
L'd tho pilot, and called
t tho guns, all cxju'cting
Signal lights wore ob-
luirhour. Tho night was
i vessol not having hcou
ylight allowed us to soo
ho centre of the harbour
,ad left us, the engines

Bteatiied at the rate of
11 danger of interception

in and secured, and all
liaped our course towards
,d made arrangements to
iftorwards that the 'San
ook-out that evening, and
by which a Yankee vessel

him information of o>ir
jrities arrested her captain

f()r signalling our departure; yet, notwithHtautling tho
liuilitios at tiio 'Han Jacinto's' commuuil, thy UofkiuM
the purl fit II r dityn timl nitjhh nftir vi h'j'l.

Tho previouB evening a drunkon disturbauco took place
on board, by which it was found neccBsary to call tho
hands to tjuartors t(» quell it. It appeared that tho
deserter from tho 'Sumter' (of whom mention has boon
made elsewhere) had Hlipi)ed down tho cable, swam to a
boat, and returned on board with a great <piantity of
spirits, and had lianded it round to the crew, and all
unknown to a single oflicer, ho not tasting a drop himself
— thus showing that his nim was to cause a mutiny on
board. Those of the men that were inflated, or rather
infuriated, with licpior, were placed in double irons, with
a few exceptions ; these, in addition to irons, wore gagged,
and bucket after bucket of water thrown over them, until
thoy became partially sober. A short time previously one
man had been stabbed severely in tho arm. Tho ollicers
and some of tho potty oflicors wore fully armed— tho captain
having given orders to that ell'ect, and to cut down tho
first man that hesitated to obey an order. The scoundrel
Forrest was triced up in tho mizen rigging two hours
on and two off.

20//t. — Fine. No sign either of ships or land.

2l8/.— Eeduced sail to top-sails and hove main-top-sail
to the mast. 5-10 a.m., filled away again; 10 a.m., saw
tho ' Aggripiua,' and signalled her to follow. Saw tho land
and a ship at one o'clock. At throe, got up steam and
stood in towards Blauciuilla. Drawing in towards tho
harbour wo observed a schooner at anchor. On coming
within signal range she hoisted tho Stars and Stripes : wo
answered by hoisting the same. Shortly after a boat put off
from her. Coming on board (without uudcceiviug him), we

asked him ab..ut tho anchorage; after receiving satisfactory
replies, we hauled down the Yankee flag and hoisted the
Confederate ensign. Great, indeed, was the po'u Yankee's
astonishmuit. Captain Sen.raes told him 1'iat as he was
at anchor he should not destroy his vessel; but that, for
our safety, we should detain him, ordering tho captain
and mate to come on board every evening, and depart
each morning to his own vessel. She proved to be the
•Clara L. Sparks,' whaler, of Province Town. At 4-30,
anchored in 17 fathoms. ,V30, ' Aggripiua ' anchored.

22nd.— At daylight, commenced coaling ship, which ope-
ration was finished by Monday at noon. BlanquiUa is nearly
barren, producing absolutely nothing. The inhabitants,
three in number, occupied themselves in rearing a few goats,
&c. A small quantity of water is obtainable, but so brack-
ish as to be nearly unfit for domestic purposes.

25</i.— Whilst on shore we obsei-ved a schooner standing
in. She showed English colours, and on boarding stated
that she was four days from Barbadoes and bound to Curacoa,
and that the ' San Jacinto' had left Barbadoes the day pre-
vious to her departure. Ihe latter part of his story we
credited, although believing him to be a Yankee scout. Ex-
changed three men with the barque.

26th, 7.15 P.M.— "All hands aft to muster." Sentence
of naval general court-martial read to prisoner, who had
this day been tried for insubordination, and inciting part
of the men to mutiny, the men being in a state of intoxica-
tion at the time, and tho prisoner perfectly sober. Said
offences being committed in the harbour of Port Eoyal,
Martinique, on the evening of tho 18th of November. The
sentence was that George Forrest. A.B., forfeit all pay. prize
money, &c., due to him ; that all wearing apparel (except what
belonged him when previously captured) be taken from him.

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! flag and hoisted the
was the poci Yankee's
1 him 1'iat as he was
is vessel ; but that, for
ordering the captain
f ovcuing, and depart
She proved to be the
viuco Town. At 4"30,
tripiua ' anchored.
;oaling ship, which ope-
on. Blanquilla is nearly
ing. The inhabitants,
s in rearing a few goats,
btainablo, but so brack-
c purposes.

ed a schooner standing
and on boarding stated
)es and bound to Curacoa,
Barbadoes the day pre-
er part of his story we
be a Yankee scout. Ex-

't to muster." Sentence
id to prisoner, who had
lation, and inciting part
3g in a state of intoxica-
iv perfectly sober. Said
harbour of Port Eoyal,
18th of November. The
A.B., forfeit all pay, prize
aring apparel (except what
,ured) bo taken from hini>

and that he be ignominioiisly dismissed the ship aiid service,
placed in tlie hands of the master-at-arms, and conveyed
on shore on the island of Blanquilla, with a stain of infamy
upon him. A few ai)propriate remarks were then made by
Captain Semmes, and the sentence carried out. 8.15 r.M.,
got under weigh and hoisted propeller.

29//t. — Considerable excitement was caused by the look-
out reporting a steamer on lee bow standing towards us ;
made her out to be a barque-rigged side-wheel steamer.
From or rather in the direction she was steering, wo con-
cluded she was a French war-steamer bound to Martinique.
10.30 A.M., saw land on weather bow, the S.W. part of
Porto Kico. Saw two vessels, one a schooner hugging the
shore ; the other a barque standing to the northward.
Shortened sail to allow her to come up to us, hoisting U. S.
coloiirs ; the stranger hoisting English. Found her to be
the ' Barbadoes.'

30<7i, 6.10. — Sail reported on starboard bow. 8.45, ano-
ther in sight, two points on starboard bow ; chased the
latter. 10.30, hove her to with blank cartridge ; found
her to be the Spanish schooner * Neveaux.' 12.45, saw two
more ; chased the one right ahead. 2 p.m., brought her to.
Boarded and took possession of the barque ' Parker Cook,'
of Boston, bound to Hayti. Engaged until 9 p.m. trans-
ferring stores, then set fire to her. Filled away and stood
north-westerly. Shij^ped one man.

1st December. — 2.30 a.m. hove to. Filled away in chase
of a vessel on stai'board beam. 7 a.m., made another
astern ; found both to be foreign. 9.30 p.m., made a vessel
under sail and steam on port quarter. Called all hands to
quarters, and loaded the battery with shell, expecting every
minute to hear a shot, a broadside whizzing over or into us.
Tlie stranger showed two signal lights, lieceiving no answer,

2(\

he quietly stoamod past us. Conjecture was busy as
to his nationality, and as to his bein^' a vessel of war oruot.
10.15, piped down and secured the battery. W^^ now man
six guns on a broadside, transporting one of the midship
thlrty-twos to a port-hole near the bridge. The state of
ethcieney the men have arrived at reflects the highest credit
upou both officers and men.

2«fL— Saw the land, and several vessels.
•3r(?.— 7.45 P.M., sail discovered on st-iiboard bow ; gave
chase. At 9.10 fired a blank cartrijge; no notice being
tjiking of it, a shot was fired at hi-n. This produced the
desired effect. On boarding I found it to be the French
barque ' Feu Sacrc,' of Nantes, from Portau Prince to Fal-
mouth, we passing as the United States' steamer ' Wynona.'
Her captain protesting against the United States' vessels

annoying him.

4<7i.— Light winds and fine. Cruising in the windward
passage, hoping to meet one of the CaUforuian mail steamers,
one Ijeing expected about this date.

5<7i.- Still cruising in the passage between Cuba and St.
Domingo. Saw several vessels, amongst which was a
schooner showing Yankee colours. Boarded and took
possession, the ' Union,' of and from Baltimore, to Jamaica.
His cargo being English, she was ransomed, the c- w of
' Parker Cook' being transferred to her. K^ceived news of
Bragg's successful capture 'of baggage waggons, &c. ; and
al8o%hat seven United States' vessels of war were off the
Northern ports, expecting that we were going to attack their

seaports.

ah.— 9 A.M. hoisted up the propeller.

7a-Several sails seen. At 2.15 p.m. a sail descried on
starboard bow ; in a short time niade hor out to be a
brigautine-rigged side-wheel steamer. Steam was imme-

onjcctitro was busy as
ig a vessel of war or not.
battery. Wc' now man
ting one of the midship
le ViriJge. The state of
eflecta the highest credit

vessels.

on st'iiboard bow ; gave
rtriage; no notice being
li-n. This produced tlie
>und it to be the French
m Port au Prince to Fal-
Jtates' steamer ' Wynona.'
he United States' vessels

[bruising in the windward
Califoruian mail steamers,

;a"e between Cuba and St.
amongst which was a
irs. Boarded and took
)m Baltimore, to Jamaica.
iis ransomed, the cr w of
to her. Received news of
ggage waggons, &c. ; and
vessels of war were off the
i were going to attack their

peller.

2.15 P.M. a sail descried on
e made her out to bo a
luncr. Steam was imme-

diately got up, the propeller lowered, sails taken in and
furled. All hands called to quarttTs, the battery loaded
with shell and run out, and every preparation made for a
" mill." Everybody in the best possible spirits and eager
for a fray. The celerity of the men in the preparations for
battle was remarkable, giving proof of the spirit that
actuated them. The steamer kept heading for us until 2.45,
when we fii'cd a blank cartridge and hcvisted the Confederate
flag. No notice being taken of it, a broadside of six guns
were trained on her, awaiting the order to fire. Wo
recognized her as the United States' mail-boat ' Ariel,' of
and from New York, to Aspinwall. The steamer turned
and made for off. The order was then given to train and
fire the pivot guns at her ; a second order was given to fire
at her smokestack. In the position she then was her fore-
mast was in a line with the smokestack. Both guns were
then fired, one shot of which struck the foremast about ten
feet from the deck, taking way two-thirds of it, the stick
still standing ; fortunately they did not explode at the time,
else the carnage amongst the passengers would have been
frightful. She then hove to. A boat was sent on board,
and the captain brought on board us with his papers. Three
boxes of specie, a 24-pounder rifled gun, ] 25 new rifles, 10
swords, and about 1000 rounds of ammunition were quickly
transferred to our vessel, ther>3 being on board 140 oflicers
and man (marines), going out to join the U.S. Pacific
Sq\iadron, and about 600 passengers, men, women, and
children ; several naval and militai-y officers being also on
board. The military wore paroled. On boarding, the
marines were found drawn up in fighting order. From the
captain of the steamer I learnt that the marine officers first
advised the surrender of the vessel. The Yankees said that
they had not the remotest idea we should dare show our-

solves in that part of the world. Received newspapers up
to the 1st Decenilicr. In the evening, two officers, two
engineers, and ten men were sent on board as a prize- crew.
Her captain remaining on Ijoard onr vessel.

8//i.— Still cruising in the same passage, on the look out
for the homeward-bound steamer duo about this time. Prize
l)eing near us, 1 I'.M., our chief engineer wont on board to
disable her machinery- orders also being sent to throw
overboard her sails, so that in the event of our being en-
gaged with any other vessel she could not escape. It was
our intention to tow her into some port and knd the pas-
sengers, then to destroy her, first replenishing our stock of
coal, provisions, &c. At 7-15 p.m., on account of the women
and children, we determined to run for Jamaica. Accord-
ingly the " bonnet of the steam chest and a steam valve"
were sent on board the ' Ariel' again, with orders to get up
steam and follow us as quickly as possible. Wliilst doing
the above, a steamer was reported on our starboard quarter.
All hands to quarter, making towards her; nearing her it
was found to be a barque. On boarding, found her to be a
German. Secured the battery and stood for prize, 11 p.m.
Stood on course 9th. In the evening Morant Light was
distant about five miles, 7-15 a.m. Slowed the engines,
intending to run in on the morrow. 8-15 p.m., a sail hove
in sight. Got ready for action. Coming up with her and
boarding, we found she wa'S a foreigner from Kingston,
Jamaica bound to Furope. Understood from her that the
yellow fever had broke out, so it was determined to ransom
the ' Ariel' and let her go. Just, however, as the order was
given to go ahead, the chief engineer reported that "the
brackets and guides of the safety valve" were broken. The
utmost caution was observed to prevent any on board the
'Ariel' knowing the disaster that had fallen upon us.

[Icccivpd newspapers ui>

ling, two officers, two

1 board as a prize- crew.

vessel.

^ssagc, on the look out

about this time. Prize
incer went on board to
1 being sent to throw

event of our being en-
ild not escape. It was

port and knd the pas-
:?plenishing our stock of
)n account of the women
a for Jamaica. Accord-
lest and a steam valve"
n, with orders to get up
possible. Wliilst doing
n our starboard quarter.
Lrds her; near in g her it
rding, found her to be a
, stood for prize, 11 p.m.
ning Morant Light was
\i. Slowed the engines,
f. 8-15 P.M., a sail hove
Coming up with her and
foreigner from Kingston,
irstood from her that the
as determined to ransom
aowever, as the order was
ineer reported that "the
ralve" were broken. The
ircvent any on board the
lat had fallen upon us.

Whilst the l)oat was dispatched to bring off the engineers
(who had Uam on board the 'Ariel' to take charge of her
engines) ami the captain to make arrangements relative to
a bond the propeller was hoisted ui> and sail made upon
our vessel. Shortly after she was ransomed, and the prize
officers and crew returned on board. The ' Ariel' when last
seen was steering S.S.W. Tlie passengers, civil and mili-
tary, highly eulogized our prize-crew for their cpiiet, orderly
respectful conduct. From the papers taken we read some
important news ; foremost of which was, the proposal of
France and the rejection by England of the intervention
question. Its rej(;ction we supposed arose through the
discord that was known to exist upon this question in the
British calnnet. Then, again, the immense navy possessed
by the United States caused us to feel considerable uneasi-
ness for our seaboard cities. The fearful disadvantages
under which we labour compared with the vast resources of
the United States, is in itself fearfully alarming. Our only
trust is in God and our strong arms — Dieu et man droit.
Soon after the departure of the ' Ariel,' we steered to the
N. and E., standing off and on the island of Jamaica, close
under the land, keei)ing as much as possible out of the
track of vessels. The whole staff of engineers had, up to
about midnight of the 11th, been working night and day
repairing the machinery. Great indeed was our joy on its
completion. Steering to the N. and W., nothing to vary
the monotony of a sea life, cruising under small sail.

15</i, noon. — Hauled up towards Cape St. Antonio on the
western extremity of the island of Cuba.

\Gth, 8 A.M. — Hove to on port tack ; wind E.N.E., quietly
awaiting the arrival of anything in the shape of a home-
ward-bound Califoruiau uuiil steamer, or in fact any little
thing that might turn iqi in our way ; until the lOtli,

strong galos with heavy sea from the N.E. heading N.

W'ly.

21g^_A steamer descried on starboard bow, steering
east, supposed to be a French vessel of war, making for an
anchorage or rendezvous.

22«(?.- Moderate breeze. On account of the many dan-
gerous reefs it was deemed advisable to let go the 1:edgo
anchor. A breeze springing up, we let go the port anchor.
23rd.— About 10 a.m., hove up and got under weigh;
moderate breeze. 2-30 p.m., sail discovered on port bow.
It proved to bo the ' Aggripina.' 3, land descried on star-
board bow, our course being S. W'ly. At 5-15, came to
an anchor in 10 fths., Las Areas, rocks bearing N.N.W.
Being about 100 miles W.N.W. of Campcchc. 6-30, the
' Aggripina' anchored near us.

24<7i.-De8irou8 of being protected from the strong
northerly winds that blow here, an expedition, consisting of
the cutter, gig, and whale-boat, under the immediate com-
mand of Captain Semmes, sailed to discover the best an-
chorage. 12-30, the boats returned, having successfully
accomplished the desired object. 1-45, got under weigh,
and anchored at 2-35 in 9i iathoms, between the three
islands of Las Areas ; the barque following and anchoring
near us,-the propeller being kept down in case of any
emergency.

25<A, Christmas Dai/.— Nothing to mark the difference be-
tween this and any other day, save the men being exempt
from work ; and in the evening all hands spliced the main-
brace. Oh; for a good old English Christmas, with its
merry associatione and innocent pleasures. The three
islands were of coral formation ; and with the exception of
a few guUs, no sign of life, either animal or vegetable, was

I tlio N.E. hoading N.

itarboard bow, steering
il of war, making for an

count of the many (lan-
tl)lo to let go the l^edgo
let go the port anchor,
and got under weigh;
discovered on port bow.
J, land descried on star-
W'ly. At 5-15, came to
i, rocks bearing N.N.W.
of Campcchc. 6-30, the

tected from the strong
expedition, consisting of
nder the immediate com-
. to discover the best an-
:ned, having successfully
1-45, got under weigh,
homs, between the three
! following and anchoring
ept down in case of any

to mark the difference be-
ive the men being exempt

II hands spliced the main-
iglish Christmas, with its
it pleasures. The three

and with the exception of
r animal or vegetable, was

seen. Employed coaling and caulking ship. Sunday, luus-
torcd as usual.

30th, 2 I'.M. — Finished coaling. A sail discovered on
starboard bow. Made her out to be a brig beating to
windward. Fresh easterly wind. Nothing unusual showed
that 18t!2 had passed away.

18G3 came m with bright, clear weather ; an omen, 1
trust, of our future career. May this fearful war cease,
that peace and prospei'ity bo seen again. Still coaling, and
refitting ship generally.

Sunday, 4</i January. — Expecting a gale from the S.E. ;
and being in a dangerous position, it was deemed advisable
to make every i)reparation for sea. Hands receiving coal,
and supplying the barque with water.

6th January, 6"30 a.m. — In anticipation of news being
received of Lincoln's proclamation, a tombstone, consisting
of a board, about four feet in length and two in breadth,
was sent on shore and placed in the most prominent position
the largest island afforded. In black letters on a white
ground was the following : " In memory of Abraham
Lincoln, President of the late United States, who died
of nigger on the brain, Ist January, 18G3." — ' 290.' Upon
a piece of paper, protected from the weather, was written
in Spanis)\ the following : " Will the finder kindly favour
me by forwarding this tablet to the United States' Consul at
the first port he touches at." This affair originated, and
was executed by the steerage ofiicers. 10.40 a.m. got under
weigh, leaving the barque at anchor. 11, made sail and
hoisted propeller. Fine ; E.S.E. wind. Making towards
Galveston, Texas. Pretty certain of falling in with some-
thing, either a merchantijian or a vessel of war.

Sunday, 11th. — Fiuo moderate breeze from the eastward.
Read articles of war. Noon, 18 miles from Galveston. As

^;^f

I write tliifl, flomo aro .ViacnsflinR tho probal.iliiios of a fi^'ht
iH.foro morning. 2.25 p.m., li-lit broe/,.'. Sail .liscovercl by
the look-out on Ice bow. Shortly after, tliro.-, and at last
five vessels were seen, two of which were reported to be
steamers. Every one delighted at the prosp-L't of a fi^'ht,
no doubt whaf.'ve.r cxistin- as to their being war vessels :
blo<l-ader8, wc supposed. The watch below came on deek,
and of their own accord commenced preparing the guns, &e.,
for action. Those whose watch it was on deck were
employed in getting the propeller r<.ady for lowering ; others
were bending a cable to a kedge, and putting it over the
bow-tbe engineers firing up for steam. Officers looldng to
their side-arms, &c., and discussing the size of their expected
adversary or adversaries. At 2.30 shortened sail and tacked
to the southward. 4 p.m. a steamer reported standing out
from the fleet towards us. Backed main-topsail and lowered
propeller. 4.50., everything reported ready for action.
Chaso bearing N.N.E., distant ten miles. Twilight set in
about 5.45. Took in all sail. At G.20., beat to quarters,
manned the starboard battery, and loaded with five-second
shell,— turned round and stood for the steamer, having pre-
viously made her out to bo a two-masted side-wheel steamer
of apparently 1,200 tons, though at the distance she was
just before dark we could not form any correct estimate of

her size, 4&c.

At 6.30, the strange steximer hailed and asked " What
steamer is that ?" We replied (in order to be certain who
he was) : " Her Majesty's Steamer ' Tetrel !' " Two or three
times we asked the question, until we heard. " This is the
United States' steamer " not hearing the name. How-
ever, United States was sufficient. As no doubt existed as
to her character, we said, at 6.35, that this was the " Con-
federate States' steamer 'Alabama,'" accompanying the last

prnbal>ilitiofl of a fiplit
•Of/.i'. Sail (liwcoverctl I))'

aftor, tliroc, anJ at last
ich were reportod to I'f
; the i>rospcct of a fi^'lit,

their bcius war vcshoIs :
.tch l)olow came on dcfk,

1 preparing the gunH, At'.,
it was on deck were

fady for lowering ; others
d, and putting it over the
team. OfHccrs looldng to
; the size of tlieir expeeted
shortened sail and tacked
ner reported standing out
1 main-topsail and lowered
ported ready for action,
•n miles. Twilight set in
At C.20., heat to quarters,
nd loaded with five-second
r the steamer, having prc-
masted side-wheel steamer
li at the distance she was
irm any correct estimate of

hailed and asked " What
(in order to ho certain who
p ' Petrel !' " Two or three
il we heard. " This is the
; hearing the name. How-
it. As no doul>t existed as
15, that this was the " Con-
la,' " accompanying the last

ayllable of our name with a shell fired over him. The signal
being given, the other gnns took up the refrain, and a
tremendous volley from our whole broadside given to him,
every shell striking his side, the shot striking being dis-
tinctly heard on board our vessel, and thus found that sho
was iron.

Tlie enemy replied, and the action became general. A
most sharp spirited firing was kept up on lioth sides, our
fellows peppering away as though the action depended upon
each individual. And so it did. Pistols and rilles were
continually pouring from our quarter-deck, messengers most
deadly. The distance during the hottest of the fight not
being more than 40 yards ! It was a grand though fearful
sight to see the guns belching forth in the darkness of the
night sheets of living flame, the deadly missiles striking the
enemy with a foi'ce that we could feel. Then, when the
shells struck her side, and especially the percussion ones,
her whole side was lit up, and showing rents of five or six
feet in length. One shot had just struck our smokestack,
and wounding one man in the cheek, when the enemy
ceased his firing, and fired a lee gun ; then a second, and a
third. The order was then given to " cease firing." This
was at 6.52. A tremendous cheering commenced, and it
was not until everybody had cleared his throat to his own
satisfaction that silence could be obtained. We then
hailed her, and in reply he stated that he had surrendered,
was on fire, and also that he was in a sinking condition. He
then sent a boat on board, and surrendered the U.S. gunboat
' Hatteras,' 9 guns, Lieutenant-Commander Blake, 140 men.
Boats were immediately lowered and sent to her assistance,
when an alarm was given that another steamer was bearing
down for us. The boats were recalled and boist«d up, when
it was found to be a false alarm. The order was then given,

and the boatswain and his mates i-iped " all handfl out boats
to save lif."," and soon the i-risoncrs wore trannferrcd to our
8hip-the officors under ^uard on tlu- quartor-dwk, t.nd the
men in single irons. Tho boats wor.« thou iioistod up, tho
battery run in and sorun-d, and tlu- main bra.r splicd. All
hands piped down ; the enemy's v.-ssel sunk, and we steamed
quietly away by 8.30. All having been dcno in less than
two hours. In faet, had it not been for our having tho
prisoners on board, we would have sworn nothing unusual
had taken place, tho watch below quietly sleeping in their

hammocks.

The conduct of our men was truly commendable. No
flurry-no noise-all calm and determined. Tho coolness
displayed by them could not be surpassed by any old
veterans— our chief lioatswain'a mute, apparently in his
glory. " Sponge."-" Load with cartridge."—" Shell, five-
seconds."—" Kuu out."--" Well, down compressors."-" Left,
traverse."-" Well;" " ready-fire."-" That's into you."-
" Damn you, that kills your pig."-" That stops your wind,"
Ac, Ac, was uttered, as each shot was heard to strike with
a crash that nearly deafened you. The other boatswain's
mate equally enjoyed the aflair. As he got his gun to
bear upon the enemy, ho would take aim, and bang-in
would plug her, he exclaiming as each shot told—" That's
from the scum of England." "That's a British pill for
you to swallow." The New York papers having once stated
that our men were the " scum of England." All the other
gunh were served with equal precision. We were struck
seven times. Only one man being hurt during the en-
gagement, and ho receiving only a slight flesh wound in
the cheek. One shot struck under the counter, penetrating
as far as a timber, then glancing off; a second struck the
funnel; a third going through tho side, across the berth-

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Btl " all haiuls out boata
were tranHfer'-ed to our
• quarter- Jei'k, and the
iTo then iioistcd iii>, tht!
main Imur splictil. All
lel sunk, ami va stfamed
; been done in li-ss than
een for our having the
3 sworn nothing unusual
quietly sleeping in their

ruly commendable. No
termined. The coolness
surpassed by any old
uate, apparently in hia
artridge."-" Shell, five-
ivu comiiressors." — " Left,
'—"That's into you."—
-" That stops your wind,"
; was heard to strike with
, The other boatswain's
As he got his gun to
take aim, and bang-in
each shot told—" That's
That's a British pill for
papers having once stated
England." AH the other
ecision. We were struck
ing hurt during the en-
r a slight flesh wound in
jr the counter, penetrating
g off ; a second struck the
,he side, across the berth-

deck and into the opposite side ; another raising the deuce
in the lamp-room ; the others lodging in the u(al-b\inkor«.
Taking a shell up and examining it, we found it filled with
sand instead of powder. The eni'iny's fire was directed
chiefly towards our stern, the siiots flying J>retty thick over
the quarter-deck, near to where our captain was standing.
As they came whizzing over him, he with his usual coolness
would exclaim : " Give it to the rascals." " Aim low, my
men." " Don't be all night sinking that fellow." When,
for all or anything we knew, she might have been an
iron-clad or a ram.

On Commander Blake surrendering his sword, ho said
that " it was with deep regret ho did it." Captain Semmes
smacked his lips, and invited him down in his cabin. On
Blake giving his rank to Captain Semmes, he gave up his
state-room for Blake's special use, the rest of the ofTicers
being accommodated according to tlusir rank, in the ward-
room and steerages — all having previously been paroled —
the crew being placed on the boi-th-deck. Our men sleeping
anywhere, so that the prisoners might take their places.

Of the enemy's loss we could obtain no correct accounts.
A difference of 17 being in their number of killed, the
' Hatteras ' having on board men she was going to transfer
to other ships. Their acknowledged loss was only two killed
and seven wounded. A boat had been lowered, just before
the action, to board us ; as we anticipated, and learnt after-
wards, it pulled in for the fleet and reached Galveston.
From conversation with lier first lieutenant, I learnt that
as soon as we gave our name and our first broadside, the
whole after division on board her left the guns, apparently
paralyzed ; it was some time before they recovered them-
selves. The conduct of one of her ofiicers was ■ wardly
and disgraceful in the extreme. Some of our shells went

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completely throuj?h hot before exploiUuK, other, burnt in-
•i.le, and sot her on Bro in three plucoB ; ono went through
her engines, couii-letely dimiblinj? her; another oxplodinff in
her Bteam ehost, H<.al.linK all within rom-h. Thun waH fought,
28 inileH from Oaiveston, a battl.', thoUK'h Hmall, yet the
first yanl-arin action b.'tw.>en two Bteaniors at sea. She
was only inf. rior in weight of metal. H«r guns being
nine in number, viz :- four S'i-poun.lers, two rifled 30-
poundern, currying «!Hlb. Bhot (conical), one rifled 20-
pounder, and a couple of nmall l2.pounderB. On account
of the confli.-ting atatements mad., by her officers, we could
never arrive at a corre.t estimate of her crew. Our
prisoners numben-d 17 offic.rs and 101 seamen.

Wo further learnt that the 'Hatteras' was one of seven
vessels sent to re-capturo Galveston, it being (although
unknown to us) in the possession of our troops. We also
found that the flag-ship ' Brooklyn,' twenty-two guns, and
the 'Oneida,' nine guns, sailed in search of us; by their
account of the course they steered they could not fail to

have seen us.

13<;i.— Strong S.E. breeze and heavy sea. At 1-20, a
sail was reported right ahead. Made sail ; on nearing her
we hoisted Yankee colours ; she replied by hoisting English.
We soon recognised her to be the ' Aggripina,' homeward-
bound to England. Fearing she would destroy our mail

bag, we hauled down, hoisting our own flag, saluted, and

kept on our course.

14tfc.-Fre8h gale and head sea. 5 p.m., sail reported

on port bow. 6 p.m., blew ofif steam, and set reefed fore

and aft sails.

15«fc.-Gale continuing. 6 p.m., hove to, with a heavy
squall, the wind chopped round to the westward. 2 p.m.,
made sail again.

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wil

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ahi
At
col

col
col
Po
shi
pel
aft
soc
mc
we
ou:
all
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loiUuKt otheri burnt in-
iccb; one wont throuj^h
T i anotlicr exploding in
rt'iuh. TliUH waa fought,
, tlKUiKli HiniiH, yt't the
) stcaincrH at st-a. She
n-tal. H»fr guns being
oundcrs, two rifled 30-
-onical), one rifled 20-
2-poundcr8. On account
by her ofticers, we could
ate of her crew. Our
101 seamen.

ittcras ' was one of seven
iton, it being (although
1 of our troops. We also
n," twenty-two guns, and
in search of us ; by their
id they could not fail to

heavy sea. At 1"'20, a
:ade sail ; on nearing her
jplied by hoisting English,
e ' Aggripina,' homeward-
3 would destroy our mail
our own flag, saluted, and

lea. 5 P.M., sail reported
steam, and set reefed fore

.M., hove to, with a heavy
to the westward. 2 p.m.,

I6th, — Blowing heavily. A frightful xea running. 3 a.m.,
hove to. G'3(), made Hail on her, keeping tlio screw turning
with 2 lbs. of Btt'um, and going on comfortably at M knots.
Wind and sea moderating towards ovfiiing.

17M. -Strong breeze from the north. Took in all square
■ails, increasing stttam. 2*50 p.m., two sails reported, one
ahead, the other on lee-bow ; but steering to the northward.
At 3.30, eanu! up with one, who on our hoisting Spanish
colours, re[>lied with English. Wind frerfhening.

18</i.— Fresh gales. Siiually, with rain, E.N.E.

20th. — Land right alie.id, the western piirt of Jamaica.
Prisoners overjoyed at the prospect of being rt^leased so soon.
Passed two or three vessels, we showing French and Spanish
colours. 5, stood towards Port lloyal. 5.55, hoisted French
colours, and received the i)ilot on l)0urd. 7, anchored in
Port Royal i. trliour. Received an ofiieial visit from the flag-
ship. 21st, our commander waited upon the Governor for
permission to land prisoners, and ett'ect the necessary repairs
after our conflict. Permission was readily granted. As
soon as our arrival became known, the most intense excite-
ment prevailed. It is impossible to describe the hospitable
welcome we received. Every one placing their houses at
our disposal. Up to 9 p.m. visitors were constantly received,
all expressing a most hearty, encouraging sympathy for our
cause, and speaking hopefully of our prospects. Still the
same enthusiasm prevails : visitors of each sex and every
class coming on board, oflicers and men going on shore and
receiving the most flattering attention. Hauled the brig
' Reindeer,' of London, alongside, and commenced coaling,
repairing damages, caulking, &c. 11 Jl.m., paroled prisoners
and landed them ashore.

24<A. — Still coaling, receiving provisions, &c. A report

is circulating that two Federal cruisers are in the offinp,
reported to be the ' San Jacinto,' and the ' Iroquois.'

25th {Sunday), 7.30.— The English mail steamer left for
St. Thomas. Fine light northerly air. Fovad that on the
evening previous our commander held a levee; when ho
made a speech that r. Kle a very favourable impression, and
correcting many erroneous ones that had been circulating here.
The conduct of our men was anything but what it should
have been towards each other. One watch going on shore
on the 21st, and not returning until the police had lent
their assistance— thus causing considerable discontent
amongst the rest of tlic men. Some of them had to be put
in irons. The chief petty officer in irons also, for being
absent without leave. Seven hands left here. Circumstances
of a painful nature compelled our commander, though re-
luctantly, to dismiss the paymaster from the ship and
service. After depriving him of his sword, &c., he was
sent from the vessel on shore. Tlie alternative of remaining
on board, confined to his room, until the ship reached a
Confederate port, was left him. Until darkness set in we
were delayed with visitors. At 9.25 p.m. got under weigh,
and steamed slowly out of the harbour, 9.20, discharged
pilot and steamed away to the E.S.E.

2Qth.—F'me moderate breeze. At noon saw a vessel on
port bow ; at 1.30 came up with her ; fired a blank cartridge
and hove her to. On boarding she proved to be the barque
« Golden Eule,' of and from New York, to Aspinwall, having
on board, in addition to a general cargo, the spars, standing
and running rigging belonging to the United States' brig of
war ' Bainbridge,' she having lost them in a recent gale off
Aspinwall. Some of the running rigging, besides some
stores, we took from her, then set fire to her. From news-
papers we learnt that the ' Florida' had run out of Mobile,

isers are in the offing,

the ' Iroquois.'
h mail steamer loft for
ir. Foi^acl that on the
eld a levee; when ho
lurable impression, and
ul been circulating here,
ling but what it should
e watch going on shore
til the police had lent
onsiderable discontent

of them had to be put
a irons also, for being
left here. Circumstances
commander, though re-
r from the ship and
lis sword, &c., he was
alternative of remaining
ntil the ship reached a
ntil darkness set in we
25 P.M. got under weigh,
,rbour, 9.20, discharged

it noon saw a vessel on
; fired a blank cartridge
I proved to be the barque
rk, to Aspinwall, having
irgo, the spars, standing
le United States' brig of
them in a recent gale off
rigging, besides some
fire to her. From news-
i' had run out of Mobile,

of the sinking during a gale of the ' Monitor,' and of an
unsuccessful attack by the enemy upon Vicksburg. Such a
collection of news gratified us exceedingly. Disrated the
master-at-arms to seaman by sentence of court-martial, for
being absent without leave.

27th, at 1.30 p.m. — A schooner reported on port bow.
7.45 P.M., a sail discovered steering to the westward ; on
boarding she proved to be Spanish. Reported having seen
a fleet of seven United States' vessels of war, a day or two
previously, to the northward of Hayti. At 9.15 another
sail seen ; on her heaving to I boarded and took possession
of the brigantine ' Chastelain,' of Boston, from Guadaloupe
to Cienfugeas, in ballast. Transferred prisoners, and set
fire to the ship.

28//(.— Hugging the land pretty closely. 6 p.m. anchored
off the city of St. Domingo. A Yankee brigantine at anchor.
Paroled and scmt all prisoners on shore. At 8 p.m.
prisoners returned, stating that after dark people were not
allowed to land. By this time the port officials came off,
went on shore again, and returned, and said " that under
the peculiar circumstances in wliich we were placed, our
prisoners might be sent ou board the Goveurment vessel
that night," undertaking to laud them next morning.

29th. — Eeceived fresh provisions on board. At 9 p.m., got
under weigh, steering to the eastward. Previous to leaving
we heard that a Yankee fleet was cruising in the Mona
passage ; so everybody expected a brush before morning.
Gunner's mate disrated to seaman, for quitting the ship
without leave, pursuant to sentence of court-martial.

SOth. — Fine moderate easterly breeze. Our usual good
luck ; passed through the passage without seeing a single
vessel. Gave chase at daylight to a schooner ou our bow.
Saw a large barque standing to the westward. Carpenter's

¥)

mate disrated to seaman, forfeiting all pay and emoluments
due to him, for insolence and insubordination. Three
seamen disrated for leaving the ship without permission, all
the offences having been committed at Kingston. 3.30 p.m.,
made all plain sail and triced up prop(;ller.

Sunday, let Feb.—Vine ; fresh breeze. Read as usual the
articles of war. Saw a sail from the mast-head.

2«rf.— Saw a brigantine, which on boarding found to be
the ' Ida Abbott,' of Tortola. from Bathurst, W.C.A., bound
to New York. Passed as the U.S. ' Iroquois.' In the
afternoon some excitement was caused by the appearance of
a long, low-masted, ralvish-looking craft. She hoisted what
I took to bo our private signal, we answered it ; she then
hauled down and displayed their flag, a Hamburgh one.
On boarding her wo found hev to be 46 days from Cardiff to
New York. This noon an affair occurred which, so far as
it resulted in itself, was comparatively a trifle, yet might
have entailed the most serious and disastrous consequences
upon us It appears that through the carelessness of those
engaged in the spirit room, some liquor was spilt on a nearly
naked light, which of course ignited instantly. A timely
application of blankets soon stopped it, else the fire would
have soon enveloped the whole after-part of the ship. As
soon as the captain was acquainted with it, he ordered all
hands to be called to quarters, but ordered the retreat as
soon as he heard of its being extinguished. The captain of
the hold was placed in irons.

3rt/.— Fresh southerly wind. At 230 p.m., saw a vessel
coming towards us. We hoisted the Yankee flag ; the
stranger did the same. Hove her to, boarded, and took
possession of the schooner ' Palmetto,' of and from New
York, to Porto Rico, 10 days out, with lumber, provi-
sions, Ac. Took from her a (sonsi.lorable quantity of

ill pay and emoluments
asubordiuation. Three
without permission, all
iit Kingston. 3.30 p.m.,
)p(;ller.

;ezc. Read as usual the
I mast-head.

on boarding found to be
iathurst, W.C.A., bound
.S. 'Iroquois.' In the
led by the appearance of
craft. She hoisted what
ve answered it ; she then
flag, a Hamburgh one.
e 46 days from Cardiff' to
occurred which, so far as
,tively a trifle, yet might
i disastrous consequences
I the carelessness of those
juor was spilt on a nearly
ited instantly. A timely
led it, else the fire would
fter-part of the ship. As
)ed with it, he ordered all
ut ordered the retreat as
iguished. The captain of

.t 230 P.M., saw a vessel
d the Yankee flag; the
er to, boarded, and took
metto,' of and from New
out, with lumber, provi-
consitlerable quantity of

crackers, cheese, Ac. Removed prisoners and set fire to

prize.

Previous to the capture of the 'Ariel' the captains of

prizes were in irons on deck, but after her capture they

were allowed to mess in the steerages.

4,lh. — Chased a brigantine, proved to be a Spaniard.
5th.— Cold N.E, winds. Saw two vessels towards evenin*?.

Darkness coming on, no attempt was made to chase.

IK/t.— Have only seen one vessel up to to-day.

Boarded the schooner ' Hero,' of and from Yarmouth, N.S.,

to Barbadoes. Gave our name as the U. S. Str. ' Dakotah.'
13</t.— Light S.S.W. breeze, 2 p.m. Sail reported standing

to the S.E. To her we showed U. S. Colours. She showing
English ones. Continued our course without speaking to
her. Strong northerly winds until the morning of the 17th,
when a succession of light winds until

2l8t, at 7 A.M.— The inspiriting and welcome cry of " mil
ho" was head from the mast-head. All sail was made in
chase. Chase bearing 1^ points on weather bow. By 10-30.
two more vessels were seen. We then tacked ship and stood
towards the other two. 11-30, observed them signalizing
to each other ; then part company, each on a separate tack.
We then stood for the ship hoisting Yankee colours. 12-30
fired a blank cartridge ; no notice being taken of it, another
was fired, hoisting our own colours ; still no notice was
taken of it. Steam was got up, and the propeller lowered.
The rifled gun's crew were called to quarters, and a shot
fired over her. The gun was loaded a second time and trained
upon him, and its captain just going to pull the lockstring
when she hove to. A boat was dispatched with an officer
and five men, with instructions to make all sail and follow
the ' Alabama,' who immediately went after the other one.
Coming near her she fired a blank cartridge, which caused

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her, at 3-30, to heave to. Boarded, and on her captain
coming on board with his papers, we found her to be the
barque ' Olivo Jane,' of Boston, 30 days from Bordeaux, with
a general cargo of wines, brandy, &c., &c. His crew and
one passenger were sent on board our ehip, and the barque
set on tire. Stood for the other prize. She proved to be
ship 'Golden Rule,' of New Bedford, from Clinchas to
York, laden with guano. Removed the prisoners and
applied the match. Sliipped two men, 855 p.m. drew off
steam and hoisted the propeller.

23r(?.— This morning three vessels in sight ahead, made
all sail in chase. Light northerly airs, 1115, there being
no wind, grl" up steam and lowered the propeller, giving
chase to a large ship right ahead. At 12, came up with
her, hoisting Yankee colours, the chase hoisting English,
dipping it to us. We then hoisted the Confederate ensign,
the ship dipping to it also, the male passengers cheering
and ladies waving handkerchiefs. On boarding she proved
to be the ship 'Prince of Wales,' from Melbourne to
London, 80 days out. Gave her steam again and chased
another, who on boarding proved to be the English barque
'Charles Lambert,' from Chili to Swansea. Chased an-
other, who on boarding proved to be the French barque
* Gil Bias,' from Buenos Ayres to Havre. Sent on board
her two men, natives of France, taken prisoners on board
the ' Olive Jane.' Exchanged colours with another English
vessel. At 3, hoisted propeller. Made sail ; at 3'30 hove
to. 10 P.M., made sail.

2ith, 2-45 P.M.— Sail reported on weather bow. In reply
she showed French colours. Chased the other, who on
boarding was found to be a Portuguese brig, bound to
Lisbon. This day, boatswain's mate Horwood, and fireman
McFadgan's term of service expired. ■

jd, and on lier captain
we found her to be the
iiys from Bordeaux, with
fcc, &c. His crew and
ur ehip, and the barque
rizc. She proved to be
iford, from Clinchas to
'ed the prisoners and
men, 8-55 p.m. drew off

Is in sight ahead, made
airs, 1115, there being
ed the propeller, giving
At 12, came up with
chase hoisting English,
the Confederate ensign,
lale passengers cheering
On boarding she proved
is,' from Melbourne to
steam again and chased
o be the English barque
) Swansea. Chased an-
be the French barque
Havre. Sent on board
,aken prisoners on board
urs with another English
Made sail ; at 3'30 hove

n weather bow. In reply
ised the other, who on
rtuguese brig, bound to
ite Horwood, and fireman
i.

4:$

25/*.— Fresh S.W. breeze. Two sails reported, one ahead,
the other abeam ; coming up with one, she showed Dutch
colours. Made for the other fellow ; coming up and board-
ing her, I found slie was the English brig 'Cedar,' from
Guayaquil to London. Reduced sail to top-sails and jib.
At midnight a large sail was reported, running before
the wind ; made her out to be a four-master ; called all
hands to quarters ; got the guns ready for loading, and
hailed her; tlie answer, however, being scarcely audible;
we announced our name, and ordered him to heave to. On
boarding, it was found to be the steam-ship ' Sarah Sands,'
from India to England, 140 days out. Secured the battery
and piped down.

20</t.— Moderate W.S.W. breeze. Two vessels in sight ;
stood towards one. By 10 o'clock, six vessels in sight.
Saw four more towards evening. Boarded one, who proved
to be a Hamburgher. Exchanged colours with many ^'ossels
— all English and French.

27</i.— Eight vessels in sight. Exchanged colours with a
Portuguese brig. Saw a ship and brig exchanging signals.
Coming up with the ship, we found by signal that she was
the ' Henry,' of St. John, N.B. In answer to our signal, we
found that the ship a-head was the ' Washington,' of New
York, from Callao to Cork. Made sail in chase, fired a blank
cartridge, and hoisted our own colours. No notice being
taken of it, a shot was dropped within five feet of her
stern. She then hove to. Boarding, we found our in-
formation respecting her to be true, her cargo proving
neutral. She was ransomed, on agreeing to take our
prisoners. After paroling them, they were transferred, and
the vessel allowed to proceed on her course. The ' Henry,'
being a suspicious-looking craft, was boarded, and found
to be what they represented themselves to be. Evening,

two vessels in sight. 10-30, another Been on lee bow. 11 15,
hailed, and ordered her to heave to. On boarding, found
her to be the English ship 'Glendower,' from Foo-Choo
to London, with a valuable cargo of tea, silks, &c. Dis-
charged and transferred the two men whose term of service
had expired to the 'Glendower,' her captain agreeing to
land them in England.

28<fc.— Light airs. Two vessels seen to the S.E. ; sig-
nalled one, the English ship ' Schomberg,' from Sourabaya
to Amsterdam. Passed as the United States' steamer ' Da-
kotah.' Signalled the other, the English barque 'Three
Bells,' from Scuth Australia to London. Gave our name
to her as the United States' steamer ' Iroquois.' 5 p.m., two
more in sight. 7 p.m., boarded the French ship ' Alphonse
Leyard,' from Batavia to Nantes. During the night, saw
two vessels.

Ist March, 6-30 p.m.— Hove to, boarded and took pos-
session of the Yankee ship ' Berthiah Thayer,' of Eocklaud,
from Callao to Cork. Having a neutral cargo on board,
she was ransomed and allowed to proceed on her voyage.
A suspicious-looking barque, with the English flag at her
peak, hove in sight. Fresh S.W. breeze, set our flying
main-sail, both vessels crowding every stitch upon them.
At 4-30 P.M., after a most exciting chase, we came up with
her. By signal we found her to be the ' William Edward,'
from Babia to Liverpool. "At first we called our vessel
the United States' steamer * Ticonderoga.' After obtaining
gome slight information from her, we announced our real
name. 5-30, passed an Oldenburg brig. 8 p.m., a large
barque hove in sight ; after an hour's chase, fired a guo,
she not heaving to, ran down to him and hailed him ; after
repeated hailing, she hove to. On boarding, I found ha
to be the barque ' Nile,' of London, from Akyab to London,

> Been on lee bow. 11 15,
to. On boarding, found
ndower,' from Foo-Choo

> of tea, silks, &c. Dis-
len •whose term of service
her captain agreeing to

1 seen to the S.E. ; sig-
omberg,' from Sourabaya
ited States' steamer * Da-
English barque ' Three
jondon. Gave our name
ir ' Iroquois.' 5 p.m., two
e French ship ' Alphonse
During the night, saw

(, boarded and took pos-

liah Thayer,' of Eocklaud,

neutral cargo on board,

proceed on her voyage.

1 the English flag at her
J. breeze, set our flying

every stitch upon them.
ig chase, we came up with
se the 'William Edward,'
rst we called our vessel
ideroga.' After obtaining
ir, we announced our real
rg brig. 8 p.m., a large
hour's chase, fired a guo,
him and hailed him ; after
On boarding, I found hrr
)n, from Akyab to London,

109 days out. She corroborated a statement made by a
ship, some days ago, to the effect that the United States*
vessel of war was in the South Atlantic. Supposed to be
the ' Ino ' by us.

2nd.— Light winds. Daylight, sighted a large ship steer-
ing towards us. At 6, boarded and took possession of the
ship 'John A. Parks,' of Hallowell, from New York to
Buenos Ayres, with a cargo of lumber, &c. Transferred her
captain, his wife, and crew, also some stores, and set fire
to the prize. 4 p.m., chased another. Hoisted the United
States' ensign to her ; she replying with English. At 6-30,
I boarded and found her to be the barque ' Miss Nightin-
gale,' of Sunderland, from Colombo to London, the captain
agreeing to take the captain's wife, and two boys, and laud
them in England. From this vessel, received information
that a Yankee barque had passed them a few hours
previously.

3rd. — Light westerly winds. Saw four vessels, but did
not chase any. Hoisted United States' colours to a brigan-
tine, who, however, did not reply. Steering to the S.E.

6<A.— Light E.S.E. wind, cloudy. 10 a.m., sail discovered
on weather bow. Tacked ship in chase. Boarded and found
her to be a Spaniard, from Santandar. Gave our name as
the United States' steamer ' Dakotah.*

7<A. — Light E.S.E. wind. 10 a.m., sail reported to wind-
ward, running. Hoisted United States' colours, chase
showed English. Hove her to by signal. On boarding,
found her to be the English brig ' AUeanor,' from London
to Bermuda, with Government stores. Our name, the
Yankee steamer ' Dakotah.' Her crew rather jocose at our
Yankee losses.

Sunday 8th. — Mustered as usual. Strong E. wind. Ex-
changed colours (Yankee) with an English barque, and a

4<i

Nonvegian barque and Bchooner. Very strong winds to the
1 Uh ; under reefed top-sails, Ac. We were considerably
startled at 11-30 by the look-out singing out " Sail bo, close
aboard us, Sir." Our belni was immediattly placed aport,
and we just sheered clear of a birge ship, running to the
northward. Ere, however, it bad been done the fact had
been communicated to the Captain, who ordered all " hands
to quarters,"- all sail was made, and the ship bore round in
chase Beat the retreat at 12.

At 3 A.M. of the 15/;*, came up with chase, fired a blank
cartridge, and ordered her to heave to. On boarding, and
her captain coming on board with his papers, she was found
to be the ship ' Punjaub," of Boston, with a general cargo
from Calcutta to London. Her cargo being English owned,
she was ransomed, taking with her the prisoners taken
from the ' John A. Parks.'

16<A.— Light N.E. ; fine, 6-30 a.m., descried a sail on the
weather bow ; hauled up for her. At 8, by sig,„d, found
her to be the ship ' Hermione,' of Liverpool, from Mauritius
to Cork. Passed as the ' Dakotah.'

2l8<.--Until noon this day we had a succession of light
moderate N.E. winds. At 11-30 a.m., three sails in sight,
steering to the southward made sail for chase ; one showed
Dutch colours ; darkness prevented us making out the others.
22wd.— Heavy rains and light winds until noon, when it
cleared up. Three vessels' in sight. Exchanged colours
with one, an English barque.

23rd.-Heavy rains. At 10-30 a.m., hoisted Dutch
colours to a large ship standing northerly. She replied
with the Stars and Stripes. Of course, we invited her
captain on board with his papers, by which we found that
she was the ship ' Morning Star,* of Boston, from Calcutta
to London with a general cargo. The cargo proving neutral,

Very strong winds to the
We were considerably
n^'ing out " Sail lio, close
umediattly placed aport,
•go ship, running to the
been done the fact had
, who ordered all " hands
id the ship bore round in

with chase, fired a blank
re to. On boarding, and
his papers, she was found
on, with a general cargo
rgo being English owned,
her the prisoners taken

M,, descried a sail on the
At 8, by sigu.d, found
Liverpool, from Mauritius
»

had a succession of light
A.M., three sails in sight,
lail for chase ; one showed
I us making out the others,
(finds until noon, when it
ight.

Exchanged colours

1-30 A.M., hoisted Dutch
r northerly. She replied
)f course, we invited her
s, by which we found that
of Boston, from Calcutta
The cargo proving neutral,

she was ransomed. 1 p.m., four vessels in sight. Exchanged
Yankee colours with an English barque. Bore away for
a schooner. At 5, cliaso answered with U. S. colours.
Boarded and took ])()s.sossion of the schooner ' Kingfisher,'
whaler, of New Bedford, with 20 barrels of oil, having (for-
tunately for them) transferred two cargoes to neutral vessels,
for shipment home, a short time previously. Reported
having left the U. S. ship of war ' Ino' at Ascension a
fortnight ago. Our fellows delighted at the prospect of a
brush with her.

2<jth. — Light airs. Saw several vessels yesterday. Seven
in sight to-day. At 11 a.m., boarded the English ship
' Pizjirro,' from Liverpool to Valparaiso, 37 days out.
At 2-30 I boarded the Dutch brig ' Isabella,' from Liverpool
to Melbourne. A large double top-sail }ard ship being to
leeward, the captain of the * Isabella' told me he thought it
was the Yankee ship ' Eastern State.' We immediately
made all sail in chase ; soon three vessels, two ships, and a
barque were seen. At 5, we hoisted Yankee colours ; both
ships hoisted the same. Boats were lowered, one under M. M.
Evans, boarding and taking possession of the ship ' Nora,'
of Boston, from Liverpool to Calcutta, laden with salt. The
other, on boarding, I found to be the ship * Charles Hill,'
of Boston, from Liverpool to Monte Video, laden with salt.
The barque showed Spanish colours, but suspecting she was
a Yankee, we made sail in chase ; prizes following Board-
ing her she was found to be hona fide Spanish. About 13
tons of coal, besides a quantity of provisions, was taken
from both ships ; this occupied us until the evening of the
26th, when both were set fire to. The captains of each
asserting that their cargoes were English owned ; but having
no papers to prove it, they of course said no more about it.
10 hands shipped.

28<fc.-Many vesBels seen, both yesterday and to-day.
10 A.M., boarded the English barque ' Chili,' from CardiflF to
Coquimbo, 33 days out. We as ustial passed oiirselves off
as Yankees. She reported that the ' Alabama' had whipped
a vessel twice her size, and strongly recommended us not to
attempt fighting her should we meet. Made sail in chase
of a vessel right ahead.

29</i.— Light variable winds. In chase of three vessels
right ahead. At 530 crossed the Equator.

30<;».— A.M. Showery. Boarded the English barque
' Sinope,' from Cardiff to Rio Janeiro. Found that one
of the vessels ahead was a Frenchman.

let April,— K.M. Variable winds, with occasional ram.
P.M., fresh N.N.W. wind. Two vessels in sight.

2nd._Variablo S.E. winds, with squalls. The same

vessels still seen.

3rd,— Squally. Chased a suspicious-looking ship. Called
all hands to quarters. On boarding, we found her to be
the French ship 'Mathilde,' from Havre to Rio Janeiro.
S.E. trade wind, p.m.

4<A.— Light S.E. wind. Seven vessels in sight. Chased
one, who towards evening showed what we supposed to be
Yankee colours. 8 p.m., wind growing light, lowered a
boat and sent M. M. Evans in chase. Ten, chase stood
down for us. Her captain coming on board with his papers,
we found that she was the ship ' Louisa Hatch,' of Rock-
land, 28 days out, from Cardiff to Point de Galle, laden

with coal.

5th.— I was sent on board to take charge. [I remained
on board until the 17th inst.] 6 a.m., four sails reported
to be in sight. Chased one, which proved by signal to be
an English barque.

Qth.—Ai 6 A.M., made a schooner on port bow. Hauled

, yesterday and to-day.
3 ' Chili,' from CnrdiflF to
»jal passed otirsolves off
' Alabama* had whipped
r recommended us not to
}et. Made sail in chase

n cbase of three vessels

Equator.

L'd the English barque

,neiro. Found that one

lan.

Is, with occasional rain.

ssels in sight.

ith squalls. The same

iouB-looking ship. Called
ing, we found her to be
1 Havre to Rio Janeiro.

vessels in sight. Chased
d what we supposed to be
growing light, lowered a
chase. Ten, chose stood
f on board with his papers,
' Louisa Hatch,' of Eock-
to Point de Galle, laden

ake charge. [I remained
> A.M., four sails reported
cb proved by signal to be

»ner on port bow. Hauled

up and made Hail in chaHC. 7"4(), sail reported on lee-bow.
930, got up steam and lowered pr<>[M'ller, and titood for
schooner. 12 p.m., came up with her: found to lie a
rortu^,'ut'Hi'. Cliiiscd aimthcr ; fired ii Maiik cartrid^'o; she
not hcediiiL,' it,, fired ii sliot aiTos.s her Itow ; she tlun hove
to, and proved to be a Brazilian. Kept away for prize ship
'Louisa Hatch;' 115, came up to her. Mew off steam,
hoisted propeller, made Hail, and stood on course.

7th.- Made sail i» chase of a vessel a-head. 5'30 p.m.,
reduced sail — whole sheets of water pouring down; in fact,
the heaviest rain ever seen by any on board.

8th. — I came on board and received further instructions.
Pressed the captain of the schooner 'Kingfisher' into the
service to pilot the prize into harbour. Sent him, the
steward, and his wife, of the * Nora,' on board the ' Louisa
Hatch.' Received the mates on lioard,

0th. -Two vessels in sight. l)-30 p.m., land reported
in sight. 9 p.m., got up steam, lowered propeller, took
in all sail, and took prize in tow. Coaling ship in
boats.

10<7j.— Prize still in tow ; coaling ship ; tow-line parted
twice, so knocked off coaling, and stood for the anchorage
off the Island of Fernando de Noronha. Both vessels under
Confederate colours. '2-45 p.m., came to an anchorage in
13 fathoms. Hauled prize alongside, and commenced
coaling.

lllh.—On account of heavy swell, cast off prize at "30
A.M. Coaled by the boats.

12th. — 2 a.m., saw a steamer's lights. Called all hands
to quarters. Finding she stood on her course, piped down.
During the day saw a vessel. Coaling.

13<A.— Expecting a strong breeze ; took all hands on board
from prize. *

«0

Wk.- A.M., (JinpiiU-lii'il olli.or ami trcw to prize iigiuii.
Still coalinj,'.

15//,._-Tliis lnnrllill^' fmislir.l .oaliiiK- Two vrswls sorn
8tuii«liu>,' ..IV iin.l -.1. lli<< Imu.I. Two loiitrt from vcssrU
olm.-rv.'.'l -oi„>- to 111.- 'r,oui,.ii Iht.'li.' ll-^ P.M., Htart.-a
uiul.T Mv.xm aft-r tlir two vhsi'Is. •2';!0. l.oar.l.Ml, in..l took
poHrtcssioii rltli.' wlialiii^' l'ri:,';u»tiii.' ' Katr Cory,' of Wrst
Port. At :i P.M. caiiic up with UiVi\\U' ' Lafay.'ttr,' of N.'W
IVafonl, whalrr ; srt fin' to l-aniu.'. r, p.m., t..ok l.ri-autiiio
in tow, ami Hfo.ul for tho anchora.^'... 7-;5(», aiiolior.'.l in U
fathoni.4 water: i.yrami.lboarin^' S.W. ', W; oasti-n. part of

irilau'l E.N.N.

!(.//(.- Parolca a!l prisonors, an.l sent them on shore.
ProviHii)nin!? from i.rizes. Sent 21 days provlaiona on shore
for \ise of prisoners It" in all.

17//I.-5-30 P.M., ship 'Louisa HateV nml l.rifjantine
'Kate Cory' slipped labl.'s and proceeded seaward. 7 p.m.
both vessels beinjj; five miles from lan-l, were set on fire.
Mr. Evans and myself returned on board by 'J p.m. Shipped

four men.

Fernando do Noronlia is a Brazilian penal settlement.
There is an abundance of live-stock; but veget.ibles arc
rather scarce. There is pood water, but owin>,' to the surf
it is at times difficult to bo obtained. The anchorage is
unprotected from -western winds.

18/ft.— Several vessels in sight. Awaiting the arrival of
our store-ship.

2lH^— () I'.M., a small schooner got under weigh, and
proceeded to sea, her destination being Ternambuco, convey-
ing as many of the crews of our prizes as she coidd carry.

22)if?.— At 9-30 A.M., got under weigh, steering to the
eastward. 4.30 p.m., hoist propeller storing south-westerly.
24//i.--Saw a vessel yesterday. 2 a.m., a vessel hove in

I cnnv til jirizo iigiuii.
iii^;. Two v4'8h»'1b nan

An IpoutS I'rom vessels
■li.' ll'. P.M., staiteil
!•;!(), lioiinltMl, 1111(1 toiil.-
• K,i1" Cory,' of Went

lie ' liilavi'tle.' of New
r, I'.M., took l)ii;,'iiiitiiio
7-;W, nueliored in H
v. \ W ; eiisteni part of

1 sent tlioiu on shore,
lays provisions on shore

Hatt-h' nmT hripmlino
ceiled seaward. 7 i-.M.

land, were sot on fire.
loardbv'J I'.M. Shipped

izilian penal scttlomont.
ick ; but voget.ihles are
•, but owinj; to the surf
ned. The anchorage is

Awaiting the arrival of

got under weigh, and
.nng Pernambuco, convey-
izes as she coidd carry.
f weigh, steering to the
iv storing south-westerly.

2 A.M., a vessel hove in

siglit, eliased, haileil, nnd ordered him to lieave to. On
boarding, sln' proved to 1m> the baric 'Nye,' of New Hedford,
whaling, having on board MM) lirls. of oil. Trannferred
jirisoners ami burnt prize. '2 p.m.. naw another veBsel.

"iiilli. Kre.Mli wind, 'i.150 p.m., wail in sight, standing
southerly. •!•, hoisted Yankee eo|o\irs to her; eh.ise not
replying, tinil a blank cartridge. She then hove to.
Boarded and took possession of the ship ' horeas Prince,' of
New York', from thereto Shanghai, 14 days out, with coals,
bread, S.v. Took from lier a ipiantity of Mtores. ll.lJOi'M.,
burnt her. The captain having his wife with him, was, as
usual, aci'ommodateil in the ward-room.

2Vlli,. — Fine moderate breeze. 2.'M) p.m., gave chase to
a sail on the weather bow. .''i, brought her to, with blank
cartridge. On boarding, I fo\uul her to be the Hanoverian
brigantine ' Eliso,' Kio Grande, ](> days out, bound to
England.

lui Afa!/.~-F'nu': light winds. .5.4.'") a.m., made a sail on
weather bow ; chased. On boarding she was found to be
the English brig * Hound,' from St. John's (N.IV), to Mauri-
tius. Obtained news up to the 1st April. Saw and chased
several vessels during the day. All had neutral colours.
Exchangei] signals with the brig ' Qeerdina,' from Tri(;8te
to Bahia.

3n/.— Fresh breeze. Two vessels in sight ; gave chase.
12.15. — Came up with her. On lioarding, she proved to be
the bark ' Union Jack,' of and from New York to Shanghai,
35 days out, having on board as passengers a United States
Consul for Chee Foo; a gentleman and his wife. The caji-
tain having hia wife, servant and two children. A general
cargo. Gave chase to the other. At 2.45 p.m., came up with
her. On boarding, I found her to be the ship ' Sea Lark,'
of and from Boston to San Francisco, with a general cargo .

E 2

Transferred prisoners and stores, and set fire to tlicm. Both
vessels report having seen a vessel burning in lat. O'SO S.,

long. 3200 W.

4/7i.-Boardea a French brig- Monte Video to Havre.
5<L-Sa^v and boarded several vessels, all English and

foreign.

10//i - P.M. Two vessels in sight. Boarded one, a JNor-
wegian, 3G hours from Bahia. No American war-vessel

there when she left.

IK/i.-Exchanged colours with a foreign brig. Saw
several vessels. 12.-Got up steam and lowered propeller.
5.30 P.M., anchored in Bahia Harbour. Health officer,
visited us. Stated that three American war vessels were off

the coast.

12<7t.-The most intense excitement was created by our
appearance. The United States consul officially demanded
that the ' Alabama' should be detained, to be delivered up
to the United States Government, to answer for the ravages
committed upon their commerce. Obtained (rather reluct-
antly given) permission to land prisoners and get supplies
Visitors innumerable coming on board. The most unbounded
hospitality and kindness shown, with every mark of
svmpathy,by all. Per the English mailboat, Captain Semines
/enta message to the commander of the U. S. St. 'Mohi-
can,' to the effect, that if the ' Mohican' would come where
Captain Semmes could conveniently meet her he would
have great pleasure in paying some attention toher circum
stances not permitting Captain Semmes to go out of his
course to meet anything. As the mailboat passed, both
passengers and crew cheered us.

' 13..!-At 3. A.M.. a steamer was observed to anchor
about two miles distant. At daylight saw it was a brig-

1 «f..nner- nresenting unmistakeable signs of

rigged screw steamer, prtscnuub

.5;?

set fire to tlicni. Both
buruiug in lat. 0"50 S.,

ite Viileo to Havre.
ssels, ull Euglisli and

Boank-a one, a Nor-
) American war-vessel

a foreign brig. Saw
and lowered propeller,
•bour. Health officers
can war vessels were off

mi was created by our
isul officially demanded
ued, to be delivered up
3 answer for the ravages
Obtained (rather reluct-
isoners and get supplies,
rd. The most unbounded
with every mark of
oailboat, Captain Semmes
of the U. S. St. ' Mohi-
hican' would come where
tly meet her, he would
! attention to her, circum-
lemmes to go out of his
e mailboat passed, both

was observed to anchor

ylight saw it was a brig-

unmistakeable signs of

being a war vessel. 8 a.m.— Groat was our astonishment
to see the stars and bars hoisted at her peak. Private sig-
nals were exchanged. Slie then got up steam and anchored
near us. Soon after sent a Ixmt ou board, when it was
found to l)e the C. S. St. ' Georgia,' 6 ginis. Lieutenant
Commander Maury. Had cajitured one vessel. Crowded
with visitors. Baliia has a very pretty apjioarancc from the
bay ; which is not altogether lost on landing. Victoria, the
place wlierc the English residents live, is a charming
spot.

14/A.— The officials (nearly all English) connected with
the railway, gave an excursion to the officers of the ' Ala-
bama' and ' Georgia.' A most numerous assembly joined it.
An exceedingly pleasant day was spent.

16tli. — A ball in connection with the above was given.
Both commanders, witli a numerous staff of officers, went
and enjoyed themselves. After supper was served, in reply
to a toast, Captain Semmes made a suitable return, which
on its conclusion was most enthusiastically applauded.

7th.— Sunday, 3-30 p.m.— According to an invitation
given by Captain Semmes, a party of ladies and gentlemen
(chiefly English) came on board. After a minute inspection
they sat down with the officers on the quarter-deck, and
partook of a slight refreshment. 5-30 p.m.— Visitors left the
ship. An official came on board with an order for us to
leave in twenty-four hours after receipt of the message.
Captain Semmes' reply was, that if he had 30 tons of coal
on board by that time he would willingly com^'ly, other-
wise, he would not.

19//t.— Keeeived an intimation from the authorities to the
effect, that as they had strong suspicions tliat the bark
' Castur,' of Liverpool, lying there with coal for the ' Georgia,*
had also a quantity of arms, Ac, to be transferred to the

' Abbaina,' they could not permit us to coal from her. So

took coal from the shore.

2Cf/t.— CoiisicleraLle surprise was manifested by the

desertion of the master-at-arms, James Kin-^, of Savannah,

his antecedents proving his devotion to the Southern cause.

He was a pilot of considerable standing in his native place.
Another deserted.

2l8t, 3 A.M.-rinished coaling. Received farewell visits.
12.— Got under weigh, and proceeded seaward ; the ' Georgia'
expecting to sail the following day. 3 p.M.-Showed Yankee
colours to a Hamburg brig. 4.-Hoist.,-d propeller and

made sail.

2'2ml, A.M.— Passed a large frigate standing towards
Bahia. 5 a.m.— Two vessels in sight.

'23n/.— Moderate S.S.E. wind. Steering easterly. Saw a
large ship, which, on boarding, I found to be the English
ship ' Virginia,' Liverpool, forty-two days to Sydney. Her
l-assengers and crew giving us three cheers as we left them.
'24//(.— Fresh S.E. wind. 4.30 p.m.— Sail in sight. On
boarding she proved to be a Dutch V)ark, Amsterdam to
Batavia. Told them we were the United States' steamer
' Sacramento.'

25//(.— Strong S.S.E. wind, with a heavy sea. 10.30 a.m.

-Two vessels in sight; gave chase. Another vessel seen.

Hoisted United States colours to a ship ; she not replying,

signalled, "I want to speak to you," upon which she stood

towards us and hoisted Yankee colours also. On boarding,

took possession -the ship ' S. Gildersleeve,' of New York,

Sunderbmd to Calcutta, laden with coal. Chased a bark

which, on boarding, I found to be the ' Justina,' of Balti-

■ more. Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore, in ballast. Chased

another vessel, who proved to be Dutch. The ' Justina'

;o coal from her. So

manifested by the
iS Kin<„', of Savannah,
) the Southern cause,
ig in his native place.

jccived farewell visits,
(award; the 'Georgia'
P.M. — Showed Yankee
:oisted propeller and

ite standing towards

}ring easterly. Saw a
und to be the English
days to Sydney. Her
cheers as we left theni.
I.— Sail in sight. On
1)ark, Amsterdam to
Jnited States' steamer

heavy sea. 10.30 a.m.
. Another vessel seen,
ship ; she not reidying,
' upon which she stood
ars also. On boarding,
ersleeve,' of New York,
1 coal. Chased a bark
the ' Justina,' of Balti-
, in ballast. Chased
Dutch. The ' Justina'

was ransomed and allow<}d to proceed on her vDya^'C, taking
with her the crews of the just captured Bliij).

26fh. — Strong l)ree/,i'. Gave chase to a bark, but eventually
lost sight of her. Saw a vessel, to wliich showed United
States colours ; she answered by showing on the

27th, Dutch colours.

28//(.— Fresh breeze. Saw several vessels. G p.m. — Fired
a blank cartridge, and hove to a largo ship. On boarding I
found her to be the English sliip ' Lady Octavia,' London,
twenty-eight days to Calcutta. Obtained papers to 30th
April.

29th. — 2.30 A.M. — Sail discovered on starboard liow ; set
all sail in chase. <J a.m. — Fired a blank cartridge, and
hoisted our own flag. No notice being taken of it, another
was fired, and a feint made with coal. She hoisted Yankee
colours and hove to. On boarding, sho was found to be the
ship ' Jabez Snow,' of Bucksi)ort, Cardiff 35 days to Calcutta.
Took prisoners and jirovisions from jirize, and set her on
fire. Li consequence of the gi'oss falsclioods made l)y
released prisoners about the treatment they were subjected
to, the captain of her was placed on deck.

2nd June. — 3.20 a.m. — A sail discovenjd on weather-bow.
Made sail, and at daylight hoisted United States colours to
her. 6.15. — Fired two blank cartridges, chase showuig
United States colours. No notice being taken of it ; at
11.30 A.M. fired shot from riile-gun. She being about foiu*
miles distant, she then hove to. Boarded and took posses-
sion of the bark ' Amazonian,' of Boston, New York to
Monte Video, with a general cargo. Removed prisoners,
and set fire to her.

'Sni. — ^10 A.M. Chased a brigantine, which, on boarding,
was found to be tlie ' Widiia,' of Hanover, London to Rio
Janeiro. Sent ten days' provisions and all jirisoners on

r*-.

board of her, her captain being presented with a chronometer
for his kindness in taking them.

4<fc.-0-30 A.M. Saw a largo ship with fore-top-gallant-
mast gone, dead to windward. Chased nntil suiulown.
6.35 P.M. Saw a Inirning vessel bearing W.S.W. ; stood
towards it. 9-30. Saw a flash, then darkness. Supposed
it to be a prize captin-ed by some Confederate vessel.

5</i.— 3 A.M. Brought-to with blank cartridge a large
ship, standing soiitherly. On boarding, she proved to be
the ship ' Talisman,' of and from New York, thirty-two days,
to Shanghai, laden with coal. Took five passengers (one a
lady), the crew, stores, and two brass rilled I'i-pounders.*
5 P.M. Set fire to her.

6//i.— 2-30 P.M. Saw a largo ship to windward. 0>.
boarding, she proved to be the (late Yankee) ship 'St.
Leonard,' Hull to Calcutta. Transferred a passenger and

lady to her.

7<7t.— Chased a bark until we lost her in a rain squall.

8th.— 4 A.M. Gave chase to a brigantine that turned out
to be the ' Hanoverian.'

9</i,.— Fresh gales. Saw a ship to windward.

\lth.—2 A.M. SaAV a very brilliant meteor.

13</t.— 6 A.M. Made a sail on lee bow, which, on board-
ing, wf found to be English.

14<7i.— In the evening saw two vessels.

16<fe— Saw a vessel on lee bow.

letA.—Chased a bark. Proved to be French.

l7</t.— Saw several vessels. In the evening saw a sus-
picious looking ship. Beav to quarters, fired two blank
cartridge and a shot, upon which she hove to. On boarding.

* The gun raptured from tlio ' Ariel' was throw,, overboard some tiico
"SO-

,ed with a cVironometer

■with tbro-top-gallant-
hasotl until sumiowii.
L>ariiig W.S.W. ; stood
n (larkiioss. Supposotl
ifotlorate vessel,
lauk cartridge a large
\\u<^, she proved to bo
York, thirty-two days,
five passengers (one a
IBS rilled I'i-pounders*

lip to windward. O
ate Yankee) ship 'St.
"erred a passenger and

her in a rain squall,
gantine that turned out

I windward.

it meteor.

5 bow, which, on board-

issels.

3 be French,
the evening saw a sus-
arters, tired two blaiik
L^ hove to. On boarding,

9 throw., overboard some tiicu

she was found to be the ship ' Queen of Beauty,' from Lon-
don, 36 days, to Melbourne, with passengers.

ISfh. — Made a light on port bow. Cliased, and hove her
to with blank cartridge. Proved to be the Norwegian brig
' Iduma,' Rio Grande to Bahia.

\9t)i. — 4 A.M. Saw a sail, gave chase. On boarding, I
foiind her to lie the Bi-enn-n bark ' Brenia,' Buenos Ay res,
13 days, to New York. Culled ourselves the United States
St. 'Diikotah.'

20</(.— Two vessels in sight. Gave chase to a bark.
The wind being light, and darkness coming on, got up ste.im
and lowered propeller. At 750 p.m., I boarded and took
possession of the bark ' Conrad,' of Philadelphia, Buenos
Ayres to New York, laden with wool. Sent captain and
mates on board the ' Alabama.' Prize hove to [received
written instructions]. Stood after the other vessel. Lost
her in the darkness, so stood again for prize. 1130. — Hove
to till daylight.

2]st. <SV/((/(((/.— Preparing the prize for commissioning
as a Confederate vessel -of- war. Sent on boai'd her pro-
visions, coals, and the two brass guns taken from the
' Talisman,' with a quantity of small arms. At 5 p m., she
fired a gun, hoisted the Confederate flag and pendant ; both
ships' crews manning the rigging and giving three cheers.
She was then finally declared commissioned as the Con-
federate States bark ' Tuscaloosa,' Lieutenant Commanding
Low, late junior lieutenant of the 'Alabama;' Acting
Master Sinclair, Executive Officer, late midshipman ; Mas-
ter's Mates ; J. F. Niner, late seaman, and A. Marraelstein,
late quartermaster. The vessels saluted each other and
par',ed. Went after a vessel ; she looking suspicious, went
to quarters. On firing a blank cartridge she hove to.
Boarding, i1 was found to be t)ie English ship ' Mary

:.i;.

Kinsall,' SlueWa to Point do Gallc Her crow had refused
to work her any longer unless the master made for a port,
she leaking badly. A boy having fallen from aloft, hurt
himself severely. Dr. Llewellyn woAt on hoard and ren-
dered the needful assistance. Her master agreeing to take
our prisoners, was rewarded with a chronometer. Shipped
six men from prizes.

22m(7.— Saw several ships. Light winds and calms. The
following i)romotions were made : Master A. Sinclair to be
lieutenant, vice Low, promoted ; Midshii-nuui J. S. Bullock
to be master, vice Sinclair, promoted.

26/7t.— Seeing a susi>icious-looking craft, went to quarters.
Proved, however, to be a Frenchman.

27/fc.-Since leaving the ' Tuscaloosa' we have been steer-
ing to the Cape of Good Hope; but, discovering our bread
to be bad, turned back this morning.

29</t.-Saw a large ship standing southly ; proved to be

an English barque. Chased another ; found her to be, by

signals, the barque ' Asshur,' of London. Strong S.E. wind.

\oth.— In the evening, boarded the English barque ' Me-

dora.'

let /».?»/.— Chased a sail until 9 p.m. Saw another ; chased

her until the

2nd, when, on boarding, she was found to be the ship
'Anna'p. Schmidt/ of Boston, from St. Thomas' last, to San
Prancisco, general cargo. Transferred prisoners and stores,
and burnt prize. Seven vessels in siglit ; one, on boarding,
I found to be the (late Yankee) ship ' Thorndeer,' of
Greenock, bound to Calcutta. 8 p.M.-made a sail on
lee-quarter; wore ship in chase; fired a blank cartridge,
to which chase replied with another. Called all hands
to quarters, lowered propeller, and stood in chase, under
steam. Loaded port battery with 5-second shells and issued

Her crew had refused
uastcr made for a port,
fallen from aloft, hurt
eAt on board and rcn-
inaster agreeing to take

chronometer. Sliippod

, winds and calms. The
Master A. Sinclair to bo
idshii.nuiu J. S. Bullock

r craft, went to quai'ters.

II.

)osa ' wo have been steer-

ut, discovering our bread

g southly ; proved to be
ler; found her to be, by
ndon. Strong S.E. wind,
the English barque ' Me-

p.M. Saw another ; chased

ras found to be the ship
n St. Thomas' last, to San
erred prisoners and stores,
1 sight ; one, on boarding,
!e) ship ' Thorndeer,' of
8 P.M. — made a sail on
fired a blank cartridge,
other. Called all hands
nd stood in chase, under
5-second shells and issued

arms. Everyone certain of a brush. Overhauled chase.
Upon speaking, she proved to bo Her Mnj«?8ty'8 frigate
' Clio.' Secured the battery and piped down. Made sail.

4ih. — Made a suil on weather-quarter.

6th, 2"30 A.M. — Sail descried ono point on weather-bow.
Gave chase. I'aying no attention to two blank cartridges,
fired a shot, which had the desired efi'ect. On boarding,
I found her to be the ship ' Express,' of Portsmouth, N.H.,
Valparaiso to Antwerj), laden with guano. Kemoved
prisoners, bread, provisions, &.C., and fired her. The cap-
tain's wife and servant were acconimudatod, as usual, in
the ward-room. Proceeded again to the eastward.

17th. — Fresh westerly breeze. Noon, crossed the meridian
of Greenwich.

22n(l, 11 A.M. — Made a sail, chased. On boarding, I
found her to be the ship ' Star of Erin,' of Belfast, Caltnitta
to London. Transferred tlie captain and lady of prize sliip
' Express,' and the captain of * Anna F. Schmidt.'

2(Uh, Sunday. — Saw a su8[>icious-looking sail ; gave chase.
On boarding, I found her to be the ship ' Lillian,' of St
John, cotton-laden, Bombay to Liverpool. Passing as the
United States' steamer ' Dakotah.' Boarded a Dutchman,
Batavia to Amsterdam. Chased another ship. He paying
no attention to a blank cartridge, a shot was fired over her.
She then showed her colours, and hove to. She proved
to be the English ship 'Haveloek,' Bombiiy to Liverpool.
Her captain corroborating a report made previously, to
the effect, that a steamer was observed under steam, steering
easterly.

27th, A.M.— Saw a schooner, signalled her to heave to.
Boarding, I found her to be the schooner ' Kover,' of Cape
Town, Walwich Bay to Cape Town. Had exchanged signals
with a barque-rigged steamer the day previous. Large ship

rerorted at Bundown, bearint; south. Throe vessels seen
during the uight. Fresh S.S.W. gale. The Leon's Hump,
Cai)e of Oood Hope, iu sight.

28//i.-Da«Hou Island on starboard beam, distanco ton

miles.

21)//i.-Saw a 8ohoom«r on yiort bow. I brought her
master off to pilot us in. 240 p.m., anchored in Saldanha
Bay. Splendid bay. Fresh provisions abundant, but water
scarce. A splendid harbour for a capital.

3rrf.— This day proved the most melancholy one sinoe
we have been out. Four oilicers loft the ship in the dingy
to go shooting. Whilst in the act of drawing a gun
towards himself (in the boat) it went off, at a distance
of throe inches from his breast, and its contents entered
his breast, going through the lungs, and causing instan-
taneous death. The deceased was third assistant-engineer,
S. W. Cummings. His death caused universal sorrow.
5-15 P.M.— Passed his l)ody on declc.

m, 2.45, v.M.-Callcd all hands: "bury the dead."
Passed the body over the side into a boat. Everything
being prepared, the funeral party accompanied by a guard,
left the ship for the shore. On landing, the body, with four
men, was phiced in a waggon. The guard also in a waggon.
The officers in uniform on horseback. The pall-bearers were
Engineers Freeman, O'Brien, and Pundt, and myself.
Arrived at the grave, the 'first lieutenant read the service,
and after three volleys had been fired over the grave, and a
temporary headstone placed, we returned on board.

6th, 6 A.M.— Got under weigh and stood out of the bay
along'the land in chase of a sail. Nearing her, it was found
to be the Confederate States bark ' Tuscaloosa,' Lieutenant
Commanding Low. I boarded and brought him off to com-
muuicute with Captain Serames. Took him off again and

partf

3 P.R

She

haulc

Kan

fire i

kot s

Sent

Bridi

beinj

— Ii

captt

Carai

fires.

Visit

mail

cheei

war

6t
the
with
with
obsei
weat

7L
let ^
heav
Brid

8t
anch

9t
Saw

ith. Throe vessels seen
irale. The L'on's Rump,

ard beam, distanco ton

rt bow. I brought her
w., anchored in Siildiinha
lions abundant, but water
•apital.

)8t inchmcholy one sinee

left the ship in the din^'V

act of drawing a gun

wont off, at a distance

and its contents entered

ngs, and causing instan-

s third assistant-engineer,

caused universal sorrow.

mds: "bury the dead."
into a boat. Everything
<f accompanied by a guard,
nding, the body, with four
he guard also in a waggon,
ck. The pall-bearers were
and Pundt, and myself,
lieutenant read the service,
fired over the grave, and a
•eturned on board.
1 and stood out of the bay
Nearing her, it was found
•k ' Tuscaloosa,' Lieutenant
ad brought him off to corn-
Took him off again and

parted company. At I'oO p.m. stuod in cliaso of a sail.
3 P.M. — Overhauled him ; we being under English colours.
She then showed U. S. colours. Eired a blank cartridge,
hauled down the English, and hoisted tiie stars and bars.
Ran alongside and ordered him to heave to or wi' would
fire into him. Showing no disposition to heave to, a mus-
ket shot was fired over liim. After some delay she hove to.
Sent Mr. Evans on board. Found her to bo the bark ' Sea
Bride,' of Boston, from Ni'W York to Ca])e Town. We
being five miles distant from land by cross bearings.* 3' 10
— I was sent on board ac j)rize-master with eight men. The
captain, mates, and crew sent on board from prize. 330. —
Camo to an anchor in 7 fathoms water in Table Bay. Bankt>d
fires. Lieutenant Wilson sent on shore to visit the Governor.
Visitors coming on board in numbers, 5'15,— English
mail steamer 'Lady Joeelyn' anchond near us; the crew
cheering us as they passed. 1030 p.m.— C.B.M. sloop of
war ' Valorous' anchored near us.

6th. — The enthusiasm displayed by the inhabitants of
the Capo amounts almost to a frenzy. All day crowded
with visitors. Sent on shore all prisoners. Sent the cutter
with instructions to the prize bark ' Sea Bride.' She was
observed to stand out to sea. 8 p.m. — Cloudy threatening
weather ; strong northerly breeze.

7th. — Strong gales. Veered out 90 fathoms of cable, and
let go the other anchor. Evening; blowing strong, with
heavy sea. Contradictory rumours respecting the ' Sea
Bride.'

8<A.— Moderate breeze from N.W. Hove up starboard
anchor.

9th, 6 A.M. — Steamed out of Table Bay along the land.
Saw a vessel on starboard bow. 8'35 p.m. — Made a sail
* See ' Sua Bride's' log.

V,'2

riRht ahead. 11 A.M.-Ovcrlmnl.Ml im-l l.oardod the bnrk
' Martha Wmzcll,' .if liostoii. ric..-la.lrn, IVmn Akynh to
Kiilmouth. Sli(« l>ciii(j; at tiiiu' of oai.tnn- within thrr.' niih s
„ra line .liMwn from hoa<lhn..l to he:i.l!:m.l of Falso Bay,
was ill ih-itisli wit-TH, aii.l theivfore not liaMo to capture;
oon»e.iuently she was reh-ased. 2-W r.M.-ramo to an
anchor in Simon's Hay, with hotli eahh-s in seven fathoms.
Ollicial visits paid and rcecived.

ll//i.-Caull<in^', Sir. Lost three hands hy desertion.
14.//,._The Chinese gnn-boat ' Kwantunt,'' steamed out to
sea. Keported having' met tlie United States' steamer
« Mohi.-an' off tin' Cape de Verds. 6 A.M.-The Confederate
States hark ' Tuscaloosa' ^ot under weigh Visitors nd lib.
Repairii^,' ship. Mr. Mulnier and Mr. Schroder appointed
master'^ mates.

15(A._11 A.M. Got np anchor, and steamed out of
Simon's Bay. 2-30.— Two sails reported on port how.
Boarded the English barque ' Saxcm/ Algoa Bay, to Capo
Town. 3.— Blew oif steam and hoisted propeller. 11 r.M.
—Made a steamer on lee bow, steering S.E.
I6ih.—8a.vf two vessels to windward.
17/A._Made a large ship on lee quarter. Stood in chase.
7-10.— Hove her to by signal. Proved to be the ship
' Broughton Hall,' of Belfast, Bombay to Liverpool. Medi-
cal aid being required. Dr. Llewellyn was sent on board.
8-L5.— Boat returned, and stood on course. Three vessels
in sight before dark. .

18//t.— Made a large sail on weather-quarter. Beat to quar-
ters. Hove her to by signal. Proved to be the English ship
' Camperdown,' Madras to London. Seven vessels in sight. ^
19<A.-Cha8ed and boarded the English bark ' Durbar,'
Natal to London.

2l8<.— Chased a vessel; found to be Dutch.

ami lioarrlfd the Imrk
-lailcn, from Al<yiil> to
iptnrc witliiu thrt'f iiiilrs
lu>a.ll:in<l of Fivlsp Riy,
> not liaMp to capture;
ti:iO r.M.— ramt> to an
i-al)lf8 in Boveu fatlioiris.

liandK 1«y doscrtion.
wautuDt,'' stt'ainc'l out to

United States' steamer
t; A.M.— The Confederate
r weigh Visitors nd lib.

Mr. Schroder appointed

:>r, and steamed out of
reported on port how.

on/ Algoa Riy, to Cape

)isted propeller. 11 r.M.

pring S.E.

rard.

quarter. Stood in chase.
Proved to he the ship

nbay to Liverpool. Medi-

?ellyn was sent on board.

on course. Three vessels

ther-quarter. Beat to quar-
3ved to be the English ship
n. Seven vessels in sight.
le English bark ' Durbar,'

to be Dutch.

22nil. — Chased and boarded the English ship ' Sirawalc,"
Bombay to Liverpool, with cotLun, Sic , itc. Saw anntlior sail.

2''inl. — Court-martial soutemed Cliief lluatswain's Male,
Johnston, to losi> all pay and ]iri/e-money due to hini, be
coufiucd in irons three months, and disgraced liy a disrharge
from the sliip. In a general order, the Captain expressed
his regret at liavitig to roiilirtn tln' aliovt* sentence, and
statt> 1 iurther that tlie jdea of drunkenness should not
]irotect any otVender from punishment, he believing that
intoxication was a crime in itself, The charge was resisting
and drawing a knife upon his superior oflicer whilst in the
execution of his duty.

24//t. — Tacked ship in chase of a sail to windward.
Boarding, biie proved to be the Dutch bark ' Minsister Van
Ilall,' of and to Amsterdam from Batavia, with sugar and
tobacco.

27tli. — 5 A.M. Stood in towards the land. Sounded at
10 ; sandy bottom in ()5 fathoms. Boarded a schooner, the
' Flower of Yarrow,' of Capo Town, from Ichaboo to Cape
Town.

28///. — At 1 P.M., came to an anchor in 13 fathoms, in
Angra Pequina. 2 p m. — Got under weigh and anchored
in the harbour, Found the Confedt-rate States bark ' Tus-
caloosa' and prize bark ' Sea Bride' at anchor. Officers and
prize crow of ' Sea Bride' returned. Since our departure
from Simon's Bay the coniiensing apparatus was found to
bo out of order. Compelled to take twelve casks of water
from a schooner.

'iiOtli — Strong southerly wind. Put a man on shore, at his
own request, in accordance with sentence of cuurt-martial.

'Slat. — Got under weigh and stood out to sea. Strong
southerly wind.

2nd. Sepf. G.30 a.m. — Saw a large sail to windward.
10. — hove her to by signal. On boarding I found her to be

the* Punjnub,' of ami to London from Kurradioo, ladon with
•ttltpetre nnd cotton. 5 a.m.— niadc a miil on widtluT bow.
'Hrd.— 2.\!'> A.M. Saw a Hail onr jioint on wcatlnT how.
Made all sail in cIuiho. At H.l.'i hovo chaso to with blank
oartrid^jt'. On boiirdiu(/, found hor to be tho ' Iulf O'Miiy,'
of and to London, from Colomlw), with eoll'co. Short
ailowinco of water.

bth, 7.30 P.M. —A Hteamor paHscd ua on weather beam.
Sujiposod to bo thf Capo mail steamer.

8<A.— Strontj S.E. wind. Two sails in si^ht. By signal
found her to be an English ship from Bombay to Liverpool,
United States' stt-amcr ' Dakotah.'

l»</i,- Moderate wind. Eiglit vessels in sight; all English,
and )irlncipally from Calcutta to London. Hovo (me to.
Boarding I found her to be the * Cameronian,' of Liveri)Ool,
Calcutta to London, witli a general cargo.

lOth, 10.15.— Made a sail on weather bow, found her by
signals to be an English bark, Calcuttii to Loudon. 8.30
P.M.— Sail iu sight on weather bow. At 10.35, after hailing
three times, and firing a blank cartridge, chase hovo to. On
boarding I found her to be the ship ' Flora,' of Liverpool,
from Manilla, with a general cargo.

Uth.—At 5 A.M., made a bark on weather bow. Made
sail in chase. G a.m.— Chase showed English colours.

Sunday, I3th.—At 6.17 a.m., saw high land right ahead.
Found it to be Table Mountain. Cruising, land still in
sight, until the

16th— At 7.15 a.m. lowered propeller. 8.— Under weigh,
steaming towards Simon's Bay. At 4 p.m. anchored in
Simon's Bay. Learnt of the visit of the Confederate States
steamer ' Georgia,' and also of the visit of the United States
steamer ' Vanderbilt,' the latter leaving on the ilth instant.

RD-94

THE END.

Kiirraflu'o, latlon with
Kiiil on wcaUiiT bow.

mint tui wi'iithcr bow.

ro chnsc to with hlaiik

) he tho ' Iwlf O'Muy,'
with eoll'co. Short,

it on weuthor bfani.

i in si^ht. By signal
Bombay to Liverpool,

in sight ; all English,
mdon. Hovo one to.
loronian,' of Livori)ool,
rgo.

LT bow, fonnd hor l)y
utta to London. 8.30
At 10.35, after hailing
Ige, chaso hovo to. On
I ' Flora,' of Liverpool,

weather how. Made
English colours,
high land right ahead,
bruising, land still in

ler. 8.~Under weigh,
t 4 P.M. anchored in
the Confederate States
it of the United States
ig on the ilth instant.

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