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requested to be protected in their return to their ships, and Gen. Lovell directed Col. Lovell and major James to accompany them. The officers accordingly proceeded to the rear of the City Hall, where they took a cab and proceeded to the wharf. During the interview an immense and excited crowd of people had congregated about the City Hall, who alternately hurrahs for Jeff Davis, for Gen. Lovell, and most vigorously groaned for "Lincoln and his squadron." To calm this multitude, Pierre Soule addressed them in a few eloquent and effective words, counselling moderation, self-possession, fortitude, and confidence in their cause, declaring that the honor of the Government and city was in safe hands, and that Gen. Lovell's answer to the demand to surrender was worthy of the commander of a brave people. Gen. Lovell, on appearing on the steps, was also loudly cheered. He addressed the multitude in a short speech, declaring his purpose not to surrender the city, but to-retire w