They are of about five hundred tons each.

A letter from the confidential agent of my father, Captain Horatio Passford, an agent in whom he has perfect confidence, both on account of his loyalty to his country undivided, and because of his skill as a shipmaster, contains this statement, which is submitted to you for your guidance: 'I have put twelve loyal American seamen, with an officer, on board of each of the steamers mentioned above; and they comprise about one-half of the crew of each vessel; and they will take possession of each of the two steamers when supported by any United States man-of-war.

WARNOCK.' Respectfully yours, CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD, _Master Commanding_." "I beg your pardon, Captain Passford, but what under the canopy is that letter for ?" asked Flint, not a little excited.
"It is for Pink Mulgrum to copy," replied the captain.

"That is all the use I intend to make of it." Flint leaned back in his chair and laughed heartily, and the commander could not help joining him..