...which we had none to spare, was in no condition to send to Boston. Having twenty-seven prisoners, and no room for them on board the W. G. Anderson, I decided, as we were within three days sail of Key West , to take them and the vessel into that port and deliver them to the proper authorities, and thence return to my cruising-ground. I also am desirous of procuring, if possible, some ballast, of which...