From Nassau, N. P.
--An arrival at Charleston, S. C., brings Nassau dates to the 10th inst.Rev. Moses D. Hoge, of Richmond, had arrived there safely, and would shortly sail for England.
Sam Whiting, U. S. Consul at Nassau, had been recalled, on complaint of the Governor, for getting drunk and abusing Queen Victoria and her subjects in a violent manner. A Mr. Doty, of the staff of Gov. Morgan, of New York, has been appointed his successor. Sam published a card before he left thanking some friends for a serenade of U. S. national tunes, which "were so rarely heard in Nassau."
A citizen of Charleston, S. C., who reached Nassau a few days since thus writes to the Courier:
The sentiment appears to be all one way; the natives of the North living here are mostly pro- Southern, or at least in favor of peace; and, more strange than all, the negroes — the victims of British "freedom"--throw up their hats for "Dixie". I have talked with a number of intelligent Northern gentlemen here and have found them vehemently opposed to Lincoln and his war policy. Among the British, as at home on their own Island, there is scarcely a dissentient from the popular current of feeling. A surprising and gratifying illustration of this was afforded upon our arrival at Nassau. As we approached the town flags on the British vessels in the harbor dipped to our Confederate Stars and Bars, and as we neared a large war vessel lying at anchor we received the same courtesy. Near the frigate was a tender, filled with a portion of its crew, at least fifty in number. As we returned the salute the gallantment-of-warsmen broke forth with the "Bonnie Blue Flag" which they sang with a loudness and spirit that did credit to their heads and hearts. As they shouted the last refrain--
"Hurrah! hurrah!
For Southern rights, hurrah!
Hurrah! for the 'Bonnie Blue Flag '
That bears the single star"--
The thrill that passed through our band of exiles, as we stood on the deck of our vessel, involuntarily brought our bands together in applause. I fled upon landing, that the "Bonnie Blue Flag," as well as "Dixie," and "My Maryland, " are the only ditties used by the piano players and street boys. As I write a small dark is under my window is giving the world vocal assurance of his determination to "live and die in Dixie."
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Richmond Dispatch, August 3, 1863.
The Florida.
We have further intelligence of the doings of the C. S. steamer Florida, by an arrival from Bermuda on the 22d ult. The Florida was then there, taking in coal. It is ascertained that it was the Florida which chased the United States shipsteamer Ericsson a few weeks ago to within about fifty miles of New York. She arrived at Bermuda on the 16th. She anchored at first outside, and on the following day was permitted to enter the harbor. She saluted the British flag and the salute was returned. A considerable interchange of civilities has taken place between the officers of the Florida and the shore. The papers them with communications laudatory of the craft, officers, and crew. Since the advices of the 17th the Florida has destroyed twelve other vessels. The name of one only is given — the shipbrig Wm. B. Nash. The Gazette says there is destitution of fuel in port, and supplies from England are hourly expected. An extension of the regulation period of stay has been granted the Florida.
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Richmond Dispatch, March 15, 1865
Important from Matamoras.
The New Orleans Bee [Union] of the 26th ultimo publishes a private letter from Matamoras, dated January 30, stating that up to that time the Mexican and rebel authorities have been simply polite and friendly, Generals Mejia and Slaughter having crossed the river in civil dress and dined with each other; but yesterday General Mejia and staff, in full uniform, entered Brownsville, where General Slaughter awaited their visit with his whole command, under arms, and gave the visitors and artillery salute of twenty-one guns. After dinner the rebel flag was raised and the Mexican General and staff removed their caps and saluted it the Mexican General making a speech, in which he said the Confederacy would soon be recognized, and concluded by inviting the rebels to a grand banquet at Matamoras, and promising to also salute their flag with twenty-one guns.
The importance of this affair consists mainly in the fact that General Mejia is the commander in-chief of the Mexican armies, and is therefore the next person-age to the Emperor.
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Official records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion; Series I - Volume 2: The Operation of the Cruisers (January 1, 1863 - March 31, 1864)
Page 650
Letter from the lieutenant-governor of Bermuda to Lieutenant Maffitt, C. S. Navy, commanding C. S. S. Florida. regarding exchange of salutes.
[BERMUDA, July 15, 1863.] SIR: I shall be happy to return any salute that Commander Maffitt may be desirous of ordering in compliment to her Majesty the Queen. Ten or 12 oclock tomorrow forenoon would, either of them, be convenient hours. In fact, any hour would suit if I am informed a short time previously.
I am, yours, obediently, WILLIAM MUNRO.
[Lieutenant J. N. MAFFITT, C. S. Navy, Commanding C. S. S. Florida.]
[Endorsement.] The only foreign salute received by the Confederate Government. [J. N. M.] {{21 gun salutes were exchanged, not until January 1864 were British Colonies ordered not to salute the Confederate Flag, D. U.}}
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David Upton