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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

The CAMP AT CAI2o.-A correspondent of
the Chicago Journal writes from Cairo, 28th
nit, that the Big Muddy creek Bridge is guard
cd by 200 ZouaveS and detachment of
Chicago Artillery, with two guns The camp
at Cairo is located upon plot of about five
acres south of the city, on which are the bar
racks and tents of the troops The rcreiHe
sounds every morning at five o'clock, and soon
after all the troops, with the exception of
those on guard are put through an inspective
drill Notwithstanding the extremely low sit
uatiou of the camping ground the health of
the men is good, they are all awaiting with
anxiety meeting with the enemy. The cor
respondent says be never saw o camp in bet
ter spirits, or q stronger feeling Of esprit du
coYGE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
NEUTRALITY MEETING IN MIS-
SOURI,.
SPRINGFIELD, No, Saturda

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Saturday, May 1, 1851.
The Hon. Mr. Phelps to day addressed the
largest meeting held here nee the Secession
excitement He argued that Secession was
unconstitutional, and believed in revolution
only, when the evils were so great that civil
war was preferable. Missouri should not take
part in the war between the North and the
South, commenced without consultation with
her. He approved of Gov. Jackson'S refusal
to send troops to aid the Federal Government
and expressed the hope that the Borde: States
will act as mediators, and stay the hand Of
civil war. He believed that the military law
of 1886 and 81 should be reenacted as that
entailed no expense On the State Virginia had
passed an OrdinaIce of Secession; but he ex-
pected the people to stand firm against Seces
sion. While he would how in submission to the
finally expressed will of the people, he would
vote against Secession.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
CAPTURE OF THE {. s. TROOPS IN
TEXAS
NEw ORLEANS, Thursday, May 2, 1861.

NEw ORLEANS, Thursday, May 2, 1861.
Col. Van Doran with 500 Texans has cap
tured 45O Federal troops under Maj. Sbley,
who were at Indianola, and attempted to Is
cape in two sailing vessels. Van Doran pur
sued them in three small steamers, and shortly
after their route seaward was cut off by a
steamer from Galveston with l2O men and
three pieces Of artillery, when Maj. Sibley SUI
rendered.
The officers are on parole, and the arms
have been turned over to Texas, private prop
crty excepted. The men will be allowed either
to join the army Of the Confederation, or TO
take an oath not 70 serve against it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

How 10 MAKE AN AMERICAN FM-y
wjthstanGing the number in nae, few 7s-,
know how 10 make an American fts ma
Iy. The rnIe is as follows The flag .60u.
one-haif longer than wide, viz: II Elk
nine feet long, if eight feet wide twelve
long. The shipes should be alternately
and white. seven red and six white, top
hottom both being red. The field sh0at
blue, and extend over seven stripes, conn
ing at the top. four red and three white
stars signifying the number Of States, q
be white, arranged on the blue field g
shape Of FIVE pointed star We haHf
many flags with thirty f0nr stars whIcbs
correct, as by act Of Congress the aiia-
star is not added to the flag until the ta
July succeeding the admission of ntE 5:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

THREW HEn Suoa At TnEI-A day or two
since, an incident occurred to the UarIanburg,
Lawrence county volunteer company, which
is worthy of record. There is ar OLD Irish su.
perstition that if a shoe is thrown at you, when
starting upon any expedition, it is certainly
good luck. or success in what you have under.
taken. As the company passed through Gro,
ton, an enthusiastic Irish girl pulled of her
shoe and threw it at them. The company IN
derstood the matter, and baiting, gave the grl
three rousiDg cheers.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
GEN. HARVEY FOR THE UNION.
#AsaIEcIo-;, My ), 1885,.

#AsHEGlo-. M,y ), 1851.
The reports that General Uaraey is disaf-
fected to the Government ere groundilss lie
has addressed a letter to his friend Col Q. Fal.
len CT St. Louis, declaring that he will never
serve u7lc: any other banner than the one he
has followed Tor Forty years: that he viii con
tinue in the service OF the Government which
has bestowed its honors upon him, and 50 long
as he has breath he win be its faithful aud 10y
al soldier. lie denies the right OF Secession;
says it will lead % uaiTerSal anarchy; that Il :
Seces,i0Dists design to establish a military dc
tato?.hp, have made var upoa the Govern
meat, and disboAorcd its flag; aud that Secs
sion would be Utter ruin to Missouri, lie i'm
pIorcs his fellow citizens Of That State not to
be sednced by designing men to become the
instruments Of their mad ambition, aud plunge
the State into rcyoIutoE. lie deciar,s that,
whethc. governed by feelings inspired by thai
dag lie has served under, or by his Judgment
OF duty as soldier and citizen, or by his in
terest as an owner Gt property and resident of
Missouri, lie feels bound to stand by the Uu-
ion, and remain in its service, will devote his
ciTc:ts to the i1aintainanco Of the Federal
Government, and the perpetuatiOn Of its bless
ingS 10 pOs:erity.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

TIE BALTIMORE RIoT-A gentIcnss
n Gs in Baltimore, and saw the riotou q,
upon the Massachusetts and Pennsrr
men, informs the North American that f
mated as follows:-A william in the mob
ed a gun and shot one of the Massscf-
troops dead, without provocation. WI.
on the troops fred on the mob. lie So
Massachusetts men, so far as he could r
%ere worthy men, calm, cool, patiea. aa.
bearing, which are 10y no means tho c.
lerislics OF Baltimore mob.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

The CONTRADICTIONS TO THE WAE.-Accord-
ing to the most accurate calculations, the cnor.
nous sum of 500, OO0, 900 have been contrib
uted by the citizens Of the loyal States, and
the States themselves as freewiII-oGering to
carry on the war Were it necessary we be-
lieve that the entire expenses of the war would
be paid by State, county and individual sub
scriptions. In contrast with this it is authori-
tatively stated that only $5,OOO,OOO of the
Southern Confederated loan have been taken.
Rebellion is hard upon Southern credit
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

THE Boor on THE OTHER LEG-A let's
a Charleston paper from Montgomery, s'7
was rumored there that Gen. Bragg bas 81
for two thousand additional men to guard
city of Pensacola 1t IS feared an ehoH-
be made to land men there TO attack &
Bragg'S force in the rear. The movements
the Flying Artillery now on Santa +
Island indicate this. So it seems the fol
hunting the dog.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
sa- Or late, sun.riD,ans---.

S- OF late, Superintenden, p
the Police Department, says II. NS'''' %
Herald has been in receipt of Ie,t.,s wv
ing information that there was , a, d!
tempt on foot to destro, tbi, and q, p'''l h
North, and by an association kDo n,p''
Knights of the Golden Circle. Wv q
Kennedy received another letter r.. ''''''I '1I
IN st. Louis, setting forth the Sam I
had been previously forwarded 70 !. '''
Mr.. Kennedy has every reason to r'I r,r
be attempted should a favorab,o s'"'I'
be off red. 'PP'a
1t seems that at the time a bra,l.
in the Croton aqneduct, the ci,v v.,., '%
in various places by a gang repo,t,5
been hired by parties South. Tbo,.. T."
secured various houses throughout fl. :
at certain time they are to simr1.
fire the buildings. The police b.r. +,
close watch of certain men in the ci,r :
reported to be engaged in the aTai,.
Kennedy believes that be will be .b
vent the diabOlical plot being carried :.
feet.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

The ArPRoAcHING CoMEr A couulr.c
tion from HLrvard Observatory aanola,
that the comet is growing brighter, and
already visible to the nakel ey5, near q
tail Of Draso. 1t will pass across the Gre
Bear, and will be near the "Oogr aud
Dpper" in eight or nine days. But
most remarkable fact about the comet Is u
it will, on the 18th of May, be almost eXac
where the earth was on the 10Th Of ApT'
that its perihslion passage is 90 days ear.
the earth would pass through the bed! oil
comet.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

PATRIoTIC TEARs-At Wizards Hotel.
Washington, the other evening, lady was
seated at the piano, singing, General Wool,
wearing his button, asked her to sing the Star
Spangled Banner. She did it with admirable
effect The General stood beside her with
the tears running down bis cheeks, and as he
turned to dash them from his eyes that rever
quailed before bis couDt!y's foes on the field of
battle, the parlOr wrang with the applause the
song and the scene 30 well merited
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09
na- The Baltimore Sun has leaierrL

@ The Baltimore Sun has leadefF1
seems to Indicate that a conservative !alF'
IS gaining groune in Baltimore.
The Sun emphatically declares thatits 80
a secession paper, and says that the Pa@'
by the Legislature Of those powers is nci ,'
ed in it. 1t advocates the calling OF -
convention elected directly from the Fos
The same paper denies the tories Of T.o'-
20 Union men in Baltimore
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

After Mr.. Phelps had spoken, Mr.. Bedford
of Arkansas, Secessionist, spoke few min
utes, when Judge Orr replied, Genouncing him
completely.
Secession is declining iu this county.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

Eg- Col. Colt of Hartford, has ouersl ,
service TO the Governor Of Conneclcu' 10 =. :.
a regiment, and has agreed 10 arm 'os :, !,
with breach,loading rifles at his oT2 eA,'@, /.
These arms, which are of the Iay5
provement, would sell in the maTAs. 4
$4,000. The regiment is beng ''F''
raised.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

BSy- The uniform of ElSworth's Fire T.
aves is of gray cloth, with a red shirt i0e e.. /.
Of which turns broadly over flowing ]a,sa
They are armed with Sharpe'S rifles, 10 w w
the sabre bayonet is to be attached. ~ !.
arms were purchased by private funds o
cost of $4,000.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

MARKET Prices IN IowA.-Fron ,
just received from Dallas comfy. Low,
Market prices are stated as follows, \
Flour, $l,75 per 100 lbs; Wheat 40 cs7
bushel; Corn y l2 cents; Oats il,
Horses from $50 to 500; Oxen from /
So per yoke; Cows from $40 to $2Oq.5
Hogs cents gross; Sheep 81 per beal
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

SUMMARY OF THE DAILY INTELLIGENCE.

| SUMMARY
! In the State Senate on the Sd inst, an act
! to provide for the inspection of salted proviS.
ion for the army and navy and for exporta-
| tious, was rejected. An act was passed gu,
! thorizing the several conntes of the State to
grant relief to the families of the volunteers.
| In the House, the stay law was discussed,
amended and laid aside The Governors
| veto of the Philadelphia Police bill vas dis
cussed a resolution was passed iDquiring
of the Governor how much Of the half million
dollars already appropriated for military pur-
poses has been SPENT how expended &c; and
q communication was presented from the com.
maDdng Office rs Of Camp Curtin. complain
ing of the inferior quality of the blankets
; furnished to The troops.
From Louisiana VIC learn that that State IS
very slow in furnishing its quota Of troops,
colied for by jefferson Davis. The explana-
| ton OF this is, that the Louisiana planters
and farmers fear n rising OF the s!ayes'-
Almost every plantation is dorbiy guarded,
| everywhere, the slaves are watched with the
ntmos; vigilance. Planters refuse 70 Ie. an7
of their white eAplogccs enlist. but arm them
end keep them as : private guard.
There were rpmos5 IA Louisville tina. : slave
instruction had been put down r.ar Laxirg.
ton.
I In Yjroiaia the utmost activity preyaiIs
at the T-oLcrar works. with LARGE increase Of
empioycs they are turning out three Of the
! large size ColumJ;cdj and six smaller pieces
! per week Already q force of fonr full com
pauiez, COMPOSED Of the rrorrietCrs and en-
po7e7, have been formed anG groDerly CGicered
amongst Themselves Other rouudries are
actigely engaged in Casting shot and she'll
! The Louisville Courier announces that the
! f7e or six hundred Kentucky traitors who left
Louisville to assist tie confederate States in
the "aF they haze begun against the geheral
government, have changed their destination for
! irgGa.
Fifteen hundred negroes have enrolled jhcu-
sei5c5 rs soldiers in the confederate army in
! New Orleans.
,iu., r., .o,,:.J. o--,..,,;o- c.u-,., :, a..
Ill.,. -. ,-.. ...-.
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

The FIREMEx ZoUAvEs ofCoIOneI LIi'Srs w.,
made up of the picked men of the Ne" m m
Fire Department, have been eqn'Pps'u. "a
with Sharp'S Rraes and RevOlverS ana 'S'1 p,la
York on Monday, accompanied to 'ns nj .'r
by a grand parade of their friends aOa 49,, IA
mense crowd, who roundly cheered A WV
for the seat of war ..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

DIscovERY.-A letter in the Independence
Beige, says that distinguished chemist, NJ
Rousseau, has made discovery by means of
which any private family may make sugar for
its own consumption. With peculiar appa
r4tus an ordinary cook can fabricate a whole
weeks supply Of the article at one time.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

From CAIFoRNTA-NEw York May, g.
The steamship Northrcn Light has arrived
out from Aspnwall, which she left on the 25th
ult
She brings $50 passengers and $S6S,OOO
in gold.
The ship Marco Prolo from Australia for
Loudon, had put into Valparaiso dismasted
and leaking by contact with aD ice 0erg,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-09

THE Mobile Mercury says that twenty-five
of the crew Of the Star of the West, recently
captured of the coast of Texas, arrived at that
city on the 23J. They were transferred to the
steamer Southern Republic, and sent to Mont
gomery to await the orders Of the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25
THE ALEXANDRIA SHOE FACTORY.

H..
RTAyING removed to,th-ir new and spacious
Ii warehouse at the northeast corner OF King
aud Royal Streets invite tie attention of Southern
and " cstern merchants and dealers generally 70
their extensive and well assorted stock Of goods
consisting of 4 great variety of Meme, Home"'s
Aiases, Boys, Youths and CAilarc'rT Boots Shsss
and Brogaae, both sewed and peggcd. Of CALI,
Kip, Bun, Grain, Split, Enameled, and Patent
Leather; also large stock OF Ledies ne shoes Gad
CATERS, Of Morocco, Kid, Goat, Lasting, de-, al
Of which will be sold as low as they eau be pur-
chased in any market, OF the same quality aud
style Having made extensive preparations for
the manufacture Of goods, We hope to receive the
encouragement Of the Southern trade, Us we arc
determined to do al in our power to mahe their
dealings with US satisfactory.
We have also in store a large stock Of Hats and
Caps of the latest styles Which we have just re-
ceived from tho factories and which will be cold
low. aug3l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

fI0K SALE-.Thc subscriber has Two SMALL
D. FARMS in the county Of Prince William,
which be will sell on accommodating terms; one
n'joining the lands Of 4 Howisos, six miles
from Brsto=s Station, and the other one and u
half miles above said station--thc road running
through it, and both with IL grea. sunicicucy Of
sEs WOOD, TIMBER and WATER. BUILD
E,II INGS good and comfortable, and well fenced.
The first named farm has 800 ACRES, the other
400. Not more than one third of the purchase
money will DO demanded and the balance in one
two and three years, or longer if required. Per
wishing TO leave the District of Columbia, AS
we'll us others, would do well to give me call, at
Efinghan, Prince William county, Va. ..
CHAS d. HOWISON.
Prince William county MY 4-eO3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

According TO the Medical Statistics of. the
United States Army, published by Congress
ileo0,) the volunteers during the Mexican
war OF lS46-'47 amounted to an aggregate
force Of 1880 men. The volunteer fnrcc
lost in battle and otherwise, 2O,385 men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

The London view takes mnrc a+a-;-
BILE review Of American aff%ir- ttan II. :.
English Journals. In a la'e numter !: nv
The he.t thing thu the Nrrh SO" : ., b
can do l. IN shnke hands nrh pm; RE.
never have agreed. never can agr.',
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

The Y. Y. Journa! Of Commerce has an
article in which it ecdeavora TO correct the
idea prevalent IN the North, I" to ssnd L
swarm Of soldiers sufficiently Numerous to
overrun the seeded States in 3 brief space
Of time, aud thus close The war IN one bril-
liant campaign" 1t concludes thus:
Upon nc basis either Of precedent Or Of
existing facts, can We see hope Of anything
less than prolonged and disastrous war, if
the mi !itary arm alone is TO be relied upon
30 settle our difficulties Ii is easy to say
that the South must be reduced to obedience:
that rebellion must be crushed, and the pow.
er and authority Of the Government asserted
without delay. II the States in rebellion
you'd down at the bidding Of the FEEDER
al Government aud would stay quiet
after yielding to Il superior power, the
case would be different. But it must be
remembered that We have to deal with
q proud spirited people, who think-whetti-
or correctly Or otherwise is not ma
:crial to this argumeni--that their rights
have been inlriuacd, that their cause is just,
and that the security OF their homes and
the happiness Of their families are involved
in the issue. Thus thinking, and stung by
what they deem an attempt to coerce them
into subj no effort will remain untrled
nc sacrifice will be deemed too great to Sc
cure their coveted Independence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

Governor Brown, Of Georgia, has issued
an order inhbitng the carrying of arms or
accontrements of any kind, purchased by
the State beyond its limits without his con
sent. The Savannah Republican says that
if the Governor intends to refuse his cnnsent
in all Cases the ordar is likely to produce no
little confusion in The movement IF the G N
Tolerate armies. 1t is inclined to surrose,
however that the ol ject If The order is mere
~ II require that proper respect sh' I'D be
shown him bT tbnse enmpanIes which irare
the State uader orders from The Clnl. 'rr..:e
Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25
BANK OF THE OLD DOMINION,

ALEXANDRIA,, April 70, l8bI.
4 GENERAL MEETING Of the Stockhcld-
IA ers Of the Bank of the Old Dominion, is re-
qucsted al ihsir Banking House, Tuesday,
2sth day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, that
they may determine whether they will accept tho
ameuied Charter, passed by the General Assem-
bly, April :, 1861. BY order of the Beard:
ap 26-eotd ". n. McVEIGU, Prepi dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

The Richmond Enquirer says:-"Most CT
the machinery from IIarpel's Ferry has arrv-
ed in this city, under the charge of accom-
plished machinis:s, who will proceed at once
to put it in working order in this place
With this machinery Old Virginia will be en-
abed to turn cut as tine muskets and rifles
as any that are 10 be hal in this country or
Eurone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

The n. Y. Tribune sayS:-The Sewa!Ps
Point affair leads to the expectation of the
necessity for movement against he bate
resin that vicinity. Operations by water Will
be supported by troops on laudsgsSIt is though t
that there will be the first ba S Members
Of Congress, wishing to be spSstatorssskav C
procured appointments with Cen. Buffers
Aid, ard leave toward the end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25
LOCAL ITEMS.

SEIZURE OF the LoUDJGN AND HAMPSHIRE
RAILROAD. The trains of the Alexandria
Loudoun eod Hampshire Road left Lees
burg at o'clock, NJ, this morning, on
reaching the first crossing above Carlinsville,
they found the bridge obstructcd, and
about $50 cavalry, vel! supported by nlan-
try, drawn upon the line Of the track
These forces signaled the train to stop, and
seeing the bridge DISTRACTED, the locomotive
was brought to prompt halt. They called,
then charge, and then "halt" and removed
some bags from the bridge which the engi-
neers supposed were intended to destroy the
bridge. After the 'train passed the bridges
near Carlinsville, above and below were burnt
and tore up all the track in the neighbor
hood, leaving enough only for the engine
and ears to stand upon. Capt. E. Collins,
j. Goods conductor, were detained some two
hours, and then released, and allowed to
come to Alexandria. Two passengers on
board we're not allowed to return, the com
mander saying that they could 60 up when
he did"
a temporary camp had been formed
few miles from Arlington, at which some
six hundred federal troops were stationed.
IHQUEsT.-Justice James 4. English held
an inquest upon the body of James Jackson,
proprietor Of the Marshall House, and hay
ing heard the evidence in the case, the jury
found that jackson came to his death at the
hands of the troops of the United States,
whilst in defence Of his private property, in
his own house"
MATTERS ABovs. Tho New York 7th
Regiment are encamped OF Hunting Park
Race Course, few rods on this side of the
Long Bridge.
The 18th regiment is on this side of the c.
lumba Turnpike, aud thence to the four
mile run are numerous companies.
A breastwork has been thrown up M the
bluff Immediately above Four Mile Run, aud
the whole of that section Of the country bus
ties with baycnsts.
ACCIDENT While sotue Of Federal lrcops
now stationed here, we're engaged yesterday
in rigging the haIyards of the flagstaff.
near the market square, one Of them tell IL
the ground, the dstancr of some thirty feet.
and was seriously injured.
No NAILS We are eutircly without MALI,
al communications between this city and the
rest OF the country being temporarily sus-
pended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

ACCIDENT VII some Of Federal .rcops
now stationed here, were engaged Yesterday
in rigging the halyards of the flagstaff
near the market square, one Of them TELL IT,
the ground, the distancr of some thirty feet,
and was seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25

At SYRACUSE, May %, the Presbyterian
Assembly heard, addresses from the Yer
mont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts dele
gates, and continued the discussion, in excel
lent spirit, Of the new plan of home missions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-25
The Blockade.

Tie following is IN extract from Il l2tter
by Lord Lyons to tie British Consul NJ No.
bile. dated May Sth
The best advice you can give British
ships is TO get oil a. fat rs possible without
serious Inconvenience. After the cffec!ive
blockade has been commenced they will be
allowed fifteen days to take their departure.
but they will net be allowed to carry cut any
cargo or part OF cargo taken on board
after the effective blockade was actually be-
gun. Indeed. according to the rules Of
blockade, believe they will be liable to con
Gscatiou for attempting to 90 out with d car
60 shipped after the commencement Of q
blockade But the effective blockade does
not begin until the blockadipg squadron
actually appears off the port. The PreSi.
dent's proclamation is Only the declaration
Of an intention to blockade"