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till seven o'clock, but that he anticipated an attack
from the French in few minutes alter the mes
senger left the ship. But in all this there is much
recrimnation. The French accuse the McAicans
Of having violated their fai by arreslng some of
their officers at the city gate, &c. Alter The re-
turn of the French boats TO their respective YES
sells, the Prince de Joinvle in the Creole, and
two or three briggs, which lay under the castle. dl-
rected very heavy bombardment against that por-
ton Of the city which in.ervered between them
and the barracks, with view to the destruction
Of the latter; bat without the least success, as
there were two or three very massive buildings
intervening. The church of Merced, in partic,l-
lar, was very much injured. Al two =. Nj. they
ceased firing, and from that time TO the present
moment every thing mas remained perfectly tran
quill. The admiral with his fleet, except the yes
sells under the castle and The hospital ship under
the Sacrifcns. ran down 10 Antonio l.lzardo on
the 9Th nltimo for winter quarters.


The port Of Vera Cruz is declared by Admiral
Baudin's proclamation Of the 22d ultimo. to be
open to enter, but not TO land goods; the slightest
attempt at which will cause the conhscation o
vessel and cargo. Tampco and other ports are
declared in state Of blockade as formerly.


| am. with great respect.


| Your obelent servant.


u. G. FARRAGUT,
Lieutenant (0na'h.