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The Daily Dispatch: October 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Daring feat of the C. S. Steamer Florida--Graphic account of her running the blockade. (search)
es of Nassau and Cuba were ably assisted in sustaining the law by Consular spies, Yankee impudence, and gold. There was no alternative; a Confederate port had to be entered, and on due consideration our commander made his decision. At 7:30 P. M., on the 1st inst., we sailed. We had obtained some thirty "laborers. "who all entered the Confederate service, and acted well their part. At 3:50 P. M., on the 4th instant, we made. Fort Morgan, and at the same time three blockaders. -- Lieut Stribbling, our Executive, went to the Captain, who, though still confined to his bed, directed all things, and asked if he was determined to push thought. He replied, decidedly, "Yes;" and we stood on. They approached us under full. steam, and in a short time grouped around us — within very short range. The large one tried to cross our bow Capt Maffitt, who had taken charge, but was better fitted for the sick room than the deck, ordered that our course should not be changed; on the contrary.