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Gus to see with what system OF tactics the captain
would open: and were soon astonished at the


wisdom OF his course, for. like a true sailor
| as he is, he began by conciliating the women,


passing of for gentleman OF forty, though be-
Ileve his true age is somewhat above that hgure
| However, he won many hearts by his inslnuating
| manners, as did the Col. also; who, like true


carpet knight, "served out' the most delicate
| compliments in that elegance Of manner and beau
ty OF dlction, for which most southern gentlemen


are highly distinguished. we also did our prettiest
entirely; though like old Squires, the captain Of
the fo'castle, we do not pride oursef greatly on


our good looks. 1t must not be forgotten that all
this time the band were operating IN conjunction
with us, rendering hearts far more tender than


Pensacola beef, with the pathetic strains OF Lucy
Long," and sold Dan Tucker" In connection
with these moves on land, party was got up on


board the Flirt, a. real gem of its kind, and am
told by the knowing ones that It would not suffer


IN comparison with the mos! fashionable check


apron ball that ever came off in Gotham. These


efforts were clenched every night by seranade !;


for, as the captain very shrewdy remarked, IT


we lost in the night all we gained in the day, We


had better do,cn club, and fish" Alter assuring


ourselves that all things were going on WELL and


that the Texian ladies' especially the single ones,


were favor Of annexation, we called on the Dig


ntaries, and exchanged such civilities as are Gus


tomary among the representatives of sister Repub-
lies. Whether our efforts shall prove fruitful or


will disclose. If she brings the birth, we hope


the Fleet Surgeon, who is most skilful In that de-


parment Of his profession, will be present at the


accouchement. Be assured, dear Sir, that w.


done our ]" indeed, the Col. SO over-exerfed


himself among the ladies, that il like to have cost
| him his life. ! am happy to add that he has en-
tirely recovered. After receiving the kindest at
| tenlions from the Galvestonians, for which we
shall ever hold them in the most grateful remem-


brance, we returned to our ship feeling conscious


that in an absence Of four days (during which time
we sent off fresh beef and vegetables lwice,) we
had done the state much service and put Genera
| Murphy (iCithout its costing him cent Tor we
paid our bills at Shaw's,) under the highest obi
cations, which he will, no doubt. ack nowiedge II
| the handsomest manner through the Secretary O.
State. Yours truly, DUCK.