The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-20

ed-A Governor Relieved for HIS At.
tention TO semmss and Ma Ats, Sc.
lfonamouco (hAy IL correspondence q TIE Liverpool
On tho afternoon OF the sth this cry was thrown into
ana into this harbor Of the Coaederats States
steamer Florida, Captain j. N. Natt me President Of
o he
proceed on eosrd-onE then with the ssip1i0s Of twea'
her machinery Captain Mailtt would not content
with the time allotted and strong correspondence
place. which the Confederate sustained himself 80 well
that tho point conceded and permission nded 10
four days for repairs OF sh serious defects prevented
the steamer from pursuing her voyage In safety.
sieams we'll. Neither she nor the Alabama has the ex.
traordinary speed attributed TO her.
This Confederate vessel has become very notorious
frst from forcing the blockade OF Mobile In September
last under most terrific storm Of shot and shell which
did her great damage killing and wounding number Of
mon She was hors coba consequence Of the yellow
fever having appeared on board In malignant form
made On the 18th OF january the Florida again darted
out among tho large federal feet, and though every
exsion was made to destroy he she escaped aud
ucy burned Northern vessels the face OF purgucrs
Al Havana the Florida eudcd the blockade feet Also
OIL Nassau; and though some twenty superiors have
been after her for ninety eight she has given them
the SLIP and destroyed some Elo,ooOoOo OF Northern
commerce.
should Judge Captain Maft 10 DO about forty years
old lie IL small has pleasing manner, andshne open
counten,nce expressive OF feeling, rather enthusiasm
Inc ocers are al very young, varying from sixteen 70
Stltcs Navy.
The crew OF the Florida arc hearty looking sot of men,
the majority being Irish, who have long resided In the
souIh-a climate and association well calculated TO add
Ore TO q naturally warlike
Tho Florida IL III good ordern fact, In remarkable
dor and discipline, when II that In ninety days
she has been IN port but forty eight hours ~ coal She
leaves on Tuesday and from a can CLEAN steers for the
East Indies where rich harvest doubt awaits both
her and tho Alabama
shodld Judge that the predominant sentiment here
favor Of the cunederacy, though many sand by the
Union On my visit the Florida astonshed at the
vast number OF chronomctes saw IN the cabln-some
hliy Tho inference be drawn All the officers very
polite and evidently proud Of their beautiful little vessel
Tho crew who visited the shore conducted themselves
with proprcty and spoke very highly OF their and.
and officers Their prize money will amount 10 s,ne.
thing very handsome and success continues TO attend
tho Confedoraos tho Yankees will soon cease 70 oat
BusiaS.s dull. Nothing new save the arrival OF the
Florida and that has beena prolific source Of surmse
7. SIT is reported that the Alabama passed TO the
southwark and eastward at daylight this morning She
be waiting for tho Florida that united they may be
able 10 cope with tho largest armed steamer the federas
havo In their power 10 send out The curiosity 10
Capt Mat. !. Intense but he remains quietly on board
much struck with tho modssty Of all the officers their
bearing and intelligence.
He cars the foderss and their influence Brazil Is
tsnly Of ordinary charactsr The Governor Of Fer
nsndo do Noronha was summarily relieved from the com
mand Of thai pcual island on very grave
cHARGRa
I. He invited Captain Semmes 10 sup with him.
T. lie received prisoners from Captain Semmes foI
TRANSPORTATION 70 this place.
8. lie treated Captain Myn. with unusual po,cness
lie presented Captain Mant with horse 90 ride from
his quarters ION an Official vs TO his Captain Msfhts
boat.
Now, the Governor merely polite, and At the sam,
time exceedingly careful not compounds hirnself a
Governor all his transactions with the
Yet the representations OF American sailors deveope,
by the federal Consul caused this abrupt action withou
ASKING explanation and knowing nj tho same time that
instructions had been furnished that wondrors commands
10 the position OF Brazil In this terrible war 3
semmee and Mait have raised small tempest In Bra
lillian teapot