Mr.Seward has issued a proclamation, desiring the Governors of the Northern States to put their forts, &c., in condition, "as well on the seaboard as on the lakes!" This, with Fremont's abolition proclamation, will be of great service to us.

_Quem Deus,_ &c.

The Governor consents to my coaling at St.Pierre.
_Friday, November 12th_ .-- Fine, pleasant weather.

Watering ship.

I did not visit the shore to-day; some of the officers are on shore dining, &c., with the French naval officers.