He does not inform me yet in what manner he obtained the information that the Ovidio was to carry this machinery from Nassau into a rebel port; but I shall get it later in a letter.

He gave me the name of the party who was to furnish the machinery; and one of his agents obtained this from the direction of a letter to New York.
I placed four skilful detectives around this man, who stands well in the community.

They have worked the case admirably, and spotted the Ionian.
I have aided them in all possible ways; but the evidence is not complete.

If this steamer proceeds beyond Wilmington, Captain Chantor will be instructed to capture her and send her back to New York." "Then this business will soon be settled," added Christy.
"Perhaps not; the government official, with authority to act, is in New York.

I shall see him at once.