A correspondent of the New York Times, writing from Nassau January 31st, says that there were at that time about forty sailing vessels and steamers of a large class in that port, with cargoes for the rebels and beside these, the warehouses were all full of goods for the same market. The rebel steamers Herald and Leopard ran as regularly between that port and Charleston as the Sound boats do between New York and Boston. They carry over arms, ammunition and other supplies, and take back full cargoes of cotton for the European market. On the Monday previous to the date of the letter, the pirate Oreto called at Nassau, coaled by permission of the Governor, and sailed the next day. Her officers are spoken of as all very young men hardly over twenty years of age. Thirteen of her crew left her at Nassau, giving at a reason that the Captain had not seen a sober day for four months.
This is British neutrality. Federal vessels are warned off the coast of this secession hot-bed, while rebel pirates are welcomed and supplied with what they want.
Cleveland Morning Leader, Cleveland, OH