The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-20
From the Gatreston Ciriliaa Extra, .yuyy 2
THE BLOCKADE OLE GAIVESrnN


buildings run up the red flag, signaling war YES
sells, with the token for one sail and one steamer
beneath, bringing groups of curious observers to
the observatories with which Galveston is so wei
provided. In Que time the dark hull of large
| steam propeller doomed up above the waters fol.
| lowed by Glow black" and approached the an
chorage outside the bar. BY order of Capt. Moore
OF the Confederate States army, Captain Thomas
ohuoo, with the pilot boat Royal Yacht, with our
feilow-cltzen, John s. SnydOr, proceeded to board
the steamer, which proved to be the South Carroll
ma, formerly in the New York and Savannah trade
but now converted into a war vessel
The Royal acht, in answer to the pilot signal
OF the steamer hOisted flag, but the steamer evil
IDENTIFY intended to force them to board the scboon
er; but this not the intention. CAPT. Cbubb
on seeing the Jack was down, put about for tho
city, being at the same time out of range, when
the steamer hoisted white flag. The Yacht then
sent a boat alongside, bearing Col Snvdor and
Capt Chubb. They were received with dine cara
mohy and marked politeness. Col Snydor having
delivered Capt. Moore's letter, Capt. Alden gave
him written notice of the blockade A convers.
ton of about an hour ensued, during which Cant
Alden was assured of the entire unity of orr
people in reference to resisting the oppression of
the North. Capt. Alden expressed great repret
that matters had reached such pass but said he
was here to do bis duty to his Government and
that the intention was to enforce obedience to it
He gave no assurances as to the means which would
be adopted to carry out its intentions so far as we
are concerned.
Ing bcluS Cipseii anu guns all covered,
it was impossible to form any exact conclusions as
to the strength of the steamer. She has six large
guns evidently 42-pounders, one large swivel near
her bow, and at her stern two brass FOUNDERS all
ready mounted for use as flying artillery. But
few men appeared on deck, and the only clue fur
nished as to her complement was in her clothing
hanging up to day. Captain Chubb thinks there
are $50 on board.
Captain Alden expressed the belief that his Gov
eminent would soon be able to bring the Southern
States into subsection, and being told that al
classes of our people would suffer determination
first, seemed much surprised. He seemed disposed
to converse freely in relation to our troubles and
received the plain talk and patriotic response of
our two citizens in good humor. He said he was
able to enforce the demands of his Government,
and if necessary, could shell us out. He was as
sured that whenever it came to that I'VE would give
him warm reception.
DECLARATION OF BLOCKADE.
TO all ,ohom 1t may
l, William Mervine, flag officer, commanding the
United States naval forces composing the Gulf
squadron give notice that by virtue OF the author
ity and power in me vested, and in pursuance of
the proclamation of his Excellency, the President
of the United States, promulgated, under date of
April 10 and o. 1861, respectively, that effective
blockade of the port of Galveston, Texas has been
and will be rigidly enforced and main
tanned against all vessels (pubc armed vessels of
foreign powers alone excepted) which attempt to
enter or depart from said port.
(Signed) WILLIAM MERvINE,
Flag Officer U. s. Flag Ship Mississippi, June
1861,