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particulars of the capture of the Florida — the Yankee statements of the affair. The Yankee papers contain the full particulars of the capture of the Florida in Bahia. It appears that some Yankee merchants in the town, desiring the gunboat Wachusett to sink the little Florida, carried Lieutenant Morris a challenge to fight the sday, October 6th, he called a council of his officers to debate the subject. An important element in the consideration was the fact that the convenient harbor of Bahia has three openings into the Atlantic, by any one of which the Florida could make her escape, whenever the darkness of the night favored her purpose, without the po. The two vessels soon steamed for St. Thomas, arriving here on the 29th ultimo, and finding the Kearsarge already in port. It was intended to keep the matter at Bahia a secret at St. Thomas, but it was accidentally revealed by a seaman of the Wachusett to one of the crew of the Kearsarge, and some hints of it got wind in the tow
ations;" and "let him go North; my business is down South." The capture of the Florida. The following account of the seizure of the Florida in the port of Bahia is taken from a Brazilian journal. It appears the Florida had run under the guns of a fort for protection: The vessel was seized by the Wachusett, and the repurse; that the port was free to all vessels, and that the capture of such vessels should be made out side. The seizure caused great excitement among the people of Bahia. The American consul, Mr. Wilson, hearing of the action of the President of the Province, sent to the representative of the Brazilian Government in order to proteived at Fortress Monroe on Friday last with the captured rebel privateer Florida in tow. The Wachusett brought as passenger Mr. Thomas Wilson, the Yankee Consul at Bahia, Brazil. The draft was to be resumed in Washington on Tuesday for three hundred and fifty men, to fill the deficiency in the quota of that city. A meetin
urope. The latest European dates are to the 4th instant, five days later than previous advices. The English press on the capture of the Florida. The Inder, the Confederate organ in London, gives the following relative to the capture of the steamer Florida: The Confederate authorities in London have received a telegraphic dispatch, dated Lisbon, from Captain Morris, commander of the Florida, stating that she was captured on the by the Federal steamer Wachusett in the harbor of Bahia, Brazil. At the time of the capture, the Florida was lying under the guns of the Brazilian forts and the Brazilian fleet, and Captain Morris was on shore. He is now on board the steamer Magdalena, bound for Southampton. The London Herald editorially denounces the capture of the Florida in the most indignant terms. The London Times says: "The capture of the Confederate steamer Florida in the harbor of a friendly State was an act of simple piracy. When within a neutral port she shou
rs in command of departments have authority to impress negroes, wagons, &c., for building or repairing railroads belonging to private companies; and if not, what legislation is necessary to restrain them within reasonable and proper limits. Mr. Orr, of South Carolina, offered a resolution, which was adopted, requesting the Committee on Foreign Affairs to report the facts, so far as they can be obtained, relative to the seizure and capture of the Confederate steamer Florida in the bay of Bahia, Brazil, and what action should be taken by this Government to redress the outrage. Mr. Barnwell, from the Finance Committee, reported back the bill fixing the salaries of certain civil officers in the Trans-Mississippi Department.--Passed. The bill extending the time within which old issue notes may be exchanged for new issue from the 1st of January next to the 1st of August next was reported back from the Finance Committee with amendments, and was passed. It, as amended and pass
e crew of his new Alabama, the Sea King, on board that vessel off Madeira. The men were shipped in Liverpool. On their joining the Sea King, Semmes made an address, explaining the nature of the duties expected from them by the rebel Government. At the conclusion of his remarks, a row ensued on deck, after which thirty-six men out of one hundred refused to go with him, and returned to Liverpool in the Laurel. The London journals publish the correspondence between the British Consul at Bahia, Brazil, and the Governor of the Province on the Florida case. Influenced by the perusal of the official papers, some of the London journals renew their angry protests against the action of the commander of the Wachusett. Others of these papers express the hope that due reparation will be made by the United States Government. La France, of Paris, says that Brazil has broken off diplomatic relations with the United States in consequence of the seizure of the Florida; and the Paris Patr
rate Congress.Senate. Wednesday, November 30, 1864. The Senate met at 12 o'clock M. Prayer by the Rev. M. D. Hoge, of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Orr, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, submitted a report of the facts relative to the seizure of the Florida, together with the following series of resolutions, both of which were ordered to be printed: "Resolved. That the seizure of the Confederate war Florida by the United States steam slooped Wachusett, in the bay of Bahia, on the 7th of October last, was a flagrant outrage upon the territories sovereignty of Brazil, violative of the rights of the Government in neutral waters, in disregard of the of nations, and therefore a wrong done maritime power. "Resolved, That it was the duty of Brazil, under law of nations to protect the property of the Confederate States whilst within its territory the hostile acts of every power; and having to give such protection, that that Government is bound to the resti
rs of the pirate Florida, taken from the Old Capitol prison several days since and sent to General Barnes, at Point Lookout, have been forwarded by that officer to Rear Admiral D. D. Porter, commanding the North Atlantic blockading squadron, who has been directed that they be turned over to Captain Collins, of the Wachusett, which vessel is now lying in Hampton Roads. It is understood here that Commander Napoleon Collins, the captor of the rebel pirate Florida, has been ordered to return to Bahia, Brazil, with his quasi prize, her officers and crew. The decision of Mr. Seward has been fully canvassed in Cabinet council, and is believed to be opposed by Mr. Bates, he deeming an apology to Brazil for the seizure as ample reparation. As it is, the case will be put at rest at once by a Brazilian legal decision. This course of our State Department gains friends. The friends of Commander Collins say that he is much mortified at the result of his exploit, and maintain that he wil
rant the reparation required, and regards Mr. Webb's letter as entirely satisfactory. It also regrets that the people of Bahia should have so far forgotten their dignity as to make an uncalled for attack upon the honor and dignity of the United States, as represented in the person of its Consul and his office at Bahia. The Diario Official, of the 26th ultimo, states that-- By the French mail steamer Bearn, which sailed from port yesterday, the Imperial Government has forwarded to our Led States the reparation to which we have a right for the act of violence of the commander of the Wachusett in the port of Bahia. St. Silva Gomez, President of the Province of Bahia, has been dismissed from his office. Miscellaneous. GoBahia, has been dismissed from his office. Miscellaneous. Gold was quoted in New York on Tuesday at 221 1-2. The Boston Post says that General Burnside has appeared before the War Committee respecting the Petersburg disaster. It is understood that he testified that his plans were so completely changed
n every form, and absolute non-intervention in the domestic affairs of foreign nations, are cardinal principles in the policy of the United States. You have therefore justly expected that the President would disavow and regret the proceedings at Bahia. He will suspend Captain Collius and direct him to appear before a court-martial. The Consulate of Bahia admits that he advised and incited the captain, and was active in the proceedings. He will therefore be dismissed. The flag of BrazilBahia admits that he advised and incited the captain, and was active in the proceedings. He will therefore be dismissed. The flag of Brazil will receive from the United States navy the honor customary in the intercourse of friendly maritime powers. The Secretary says it is not to be understood, however, that this Government admits or gives credit to the charges of falsehood, treachery and deception which are brought against the captain and consul. These charges are denied on the authority of the accused. Miscellaneous. Gold was quoted in New York on Saturday at 226½. John C. Brune, a prominent merchant of Balti
on board as prisoners must acknowledge that this same Captain Wardell, as well as his officers, treated us very kindly, and were, in every respect, perfect gentlemen. Previous to the capture of the Susan, the bark Elena, of Boston; bark E. G. Godfrey (place unknown), and schooner Charter Oak, of San Francisco, had been captured. The officers of the two first named vessels were sent into Rio Janeiro by a Danish brig. The Kate Prince was bonded, and conveyed me and Captain Gilman to Bahia. From thence we sailed in the bark Grace, of Baltimore, for New York, where we arrived to-day. About five hundred dollars' worth of private property, which I had on board, fell into the hands of the privateers. From "West" Virginia.--movements of General Early. A telegram from the "headquarters of the Department of West Virginia" says that General Early has retired, with his infantry force, to Waynesboro', on South river. There is only a small infantry force at Staunton, and a si
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