Received on board an anchor and chain.

Received a letter from Captain Warden, on a point of international law, to which I assented--to wit, that vessels should have twenty-four hours' start.
_Thursday, January 23rd_ .-- Visited by Captain Warden, the Senior Naval Officer.

Received a letter from Hon.

Mr.Yancey, who does not believe that the blockade will be raised for three months.

Ordered a survey upon the ship.
_Friday, January 24th_ .-- Invited to dine with the 100th, a Canadian regiment.