...ed boats' crews were sent on board. They took away the ship's papers and Capt. Minott on board the steamer, and, after examining the papers, Capt. Semmes declared the Vigilant a lawful prize to the Confederate States , adding that he should burn her life then gave permission to Capt. Smith to fetch the customary trunk of clothes and bed, and the usual equipment for the others of the crew. A boat's crew sent on b...