The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-05

IMPORTANT FROM BERMUDA.
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Doings Of Confederate Priyatcers In
that Island.
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Enthusiastic Reception Of the
Pirate Florida.
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Bermuda the Great Centre OF
Blockade Runners.
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THE LAST CRUISE Of THE FLORIDA.
She Comes Within Fifty Miles Of
New York.
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National Statutes from English
Batteries,
THE LAST CRUISE or THE FLORIDA.
She Comes Within Fifty Miles Of
New York.
Our nios OF the Bermuda Royal Gosds furnish with
the following interesting details OF the movements OF
bel vessels IN tho ports OF that island.


the following interesting details OF the movements OF
bel vessels in tho ports Of that island.
The Rebel steamer Florida.
from tho Bermuda Royal Gazette, July 2Il
The Confederate ship Of war Florida ISL Captain Hat
arrived In these islands Thursday 10th Instant
Tor the purpose OF coalng ana repairing some slight da
IMAGES 70 her machinery Sho anchored first at Five
Fathom Hole, and on the following day permission
granted 70 Captain Matt 70 enter the harbor Of ST.
Georges cohen he salute The British flag. ,cheh salute
rrnrned
tho Florida has been Of late topic OF much CONVEX
sation In these islands, will endeayour give
particulars relative to her.
We recently stated, the occasion OF the landing in
Bermuda Of Atty four seamen who had been prisoners az
board OF her, that with broad
side guns (sstyfour pounders). and had besides two
pivot rifed guns Zone hundred and twenty pounders).
She has as crow OF one hundred and twenty good dar
ing, healthy looking men. aud astonshcd
ths perfect cleanliness II their attire which we did not
expect considering tho length time they have beon
and the OF their duty. There the
greatest dise,ino among them and i Is reported that,
minded each other to behave WE'LL so "a not to disgrace
Captain Mat and his officers arc gentlemen OF grea.
courtesy o manners. We were aware or this before,
having heard i from great many who had pre-
viously como In contact with them.
We understand that since tho capture Of the
ses Of which we gave some particulars ia issue OF
the 1h instant me Florida hes desroped tce'rs ohsr
She ncw from OF The Of New Yert, mherc she
landed some prisoners She went there with the intention
900 tons She chased her for time firing at her,
but dense FOG coming on tho Ericsson escaped under its
; shelter.
Soon afterwards the Florida destroyed tho American
brig William Nash, whose Captain and she landed
here Tho W. d. N. WINS bound to Marse,cs with cargo
OF lard vs'ncd at so eco she also burnt abandoned
whaling schooner Whose crew. doubt, had ieit their
vessel IN their boats when they Witnessed the fate the
The renains Of the Assistant julius T. Lynch
who died board the Florida the 18th instant, OF
consumption landed from that vessel on the l.th
and Dterrcd IN tho Cemetery 81 Georges. The officers
OF tbs ship, PORTION n tho crew, number ouae,u
gentomen VITO happened 70 he In town ut the time and
pf Ina tbaf nj
From the pspcr.l
Most OF our renders are aware that for days past
the far famed Confederate cruiser Florida hos formed
prominent and int estng object in the waters st.
Georges harbr. Indeed this mort present almost
etasivy in paNession Of rsssis connected ,oa G,e South
90 fed fire stomeTs exclusive Of the Horde, ohih
pairing for tld, frade.
Tho Florida dropped anchor in Five Fathcm Hole on
Thursday last and steamed into the harbor the following
morning. She rs, understand, in want OF coal and
needs sonno repairs to her machinery In he desntion
Of the po'i IN ne ndnr Of fn>i, ard the almost hourly
csrcdso~ Of snppies from En0tand, extension IF he
regulation period OF stay has been granted.
rhe Florida Hnc vessel very long for her size bark
riggcd and very lightly sparr9d She evidently very
fast she carries armament Of eight uunssix broad
side and two pivot Our readers will bear 10 mind tho,
& object Of he Confederate crutsesfor the present Is rather
= cripple ne commerce dtdn encounter ne cruisers ofGs
N0'therr Sids The fedesal navy is stan numerically
vastly superior that the risk great
tinuo 10 he 20 until the Confederate show
olosor parity The skill and daring Of the commanders
OF such vessels as the Florida arc rather exhibited
therefore in dashing raids into uususpecng waters
conflicts IA instance Of NE foer mentioned
that Capt NagR v,tn fg mills Of ye,c York Just BE-
fore HIS arrival herr. The officers OF tho Florida all
temcu formerly belonging United States Navy and
consequently regularly trained aud bred TO their PROBES
sio" The crew are, IN very large PROPORTION, irsha
rearous demonstrations 10 the quiet ion o. ST. Georges
Captain Maint spc axis highly Of them
considerable Interchange OF civies has taken place
between tho officers aoat AMI ashore. The Florida
IaeJ ne tors and tueries, and ne salute runei
from the hci9hs On Friday evening" Colonel Munro and
entertained
and bs officers a, the Mess, and the bospaites OF the
Florida have been literally dispensed TO numerous
officers and others who have visited her We earn Sae
has an ,mmerse quantity OF srcr lizard. and among
ORR "s1o's large collection OF chronomeers.
rsK KpIroR OF TIE roYA, GAZETTE
Ssfbai glorious little steamer. the riorda, has made
her IN these waters. ana tho salute she rrd
ny tho forts happened to be in 81, Georges when this
event took place. and hecrf parties reBl1rE that The
sltt,,9 NE oonfderd I'm "as a. ,np,ic,t ,eoaao~ Of
he fndpcndcacs Of the South tbink-aitho1gh would
iise 20 con'der the matter in that ght-thst II Is
mere act n courtesy shown by tho authorities o. the
Islands 70 n power ACKNOWLEDGED beiiigerent-a
cosrtesy which they willing ray TO the gallant
representatives of that power Captain Naiit ana
brave who were received hear. with the utmost
cordially. wen by the OF these stands bv
thu garrison both being anxious evnce their sympathy
Tor courage and patriotism.
DO not u Is true consider as a recognition by England
OF the Independence OF the Soaih the sang OF her g
by tho forts Bermuda but nearly equal to recogni-
tion ID the gratifying received nom Europe. via
New York which ought not to be subject 20 anv doubt
coming through such channel tbs New York papers
II stated there that England and " perfect
accord regard TO the great International questions.
Now tbs Emperor Napoleon after he had received the
good OF tho OF his In MEXICO, invited
Mr. Slldei breakfast f~sc-tfe and thsy remained
together until tho opening OF the Council OF Minister'S
THIS 0ok- like nm carly recognition. LIST hope for
It. because the South hes long deserved for the strug
ge IN America has proved to be something than
rebellion o, the South-or Il hss shown the deter nina
tion and power q tbosc brave men, who lighting not
for mercenary purpose, not for bounty Of few
dollars, but lighting and sacriacing their homes
their health their weakh that great principle Of
nationality. the defence OF Their Independence That
dcnd1oe hy ha~ aoyaired dc facto d~dtey moo 'o1nt
NE Formally Of Tang ado,yleoed By the great
<os~rs Of Raycrs % sprinq 0raf n0tssr IN The
Western Confsn>n', posoofd and fdifhfu ally for
tim pence IN todr ~ hr,es b CONF.