Suffolk Christian Sun

March 7, 1862

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The Confederate Steamer Nashville, entered the harbor of Beaufort, N. C., on Friday morning last. She sailed from Southampton England, on the 3^rd of February, and made the run in 25 days including stoppages. Her cargo is valued at two million dollars, of such things as are needed by the Departments at Richmond and the people of the Confederacy. Capt. Robt. B. Pegram, her commander, deserves the thanks of the whole country for showing the inefficiency of the blockade.

When nearing the Carolina coast, Capt. Pegram overhauled a merchant ship owned in Philadelphia, captured the crew and fired the ship. Near Beaufort harbor the Nashville was fired upon 20 or 30 times by the blockading fleet but without harm. He displayed his flag and run in under the guns of Fort Macon.

Capt. Pegram says in England he met with a warm reception from all except the Exeter Hall Abolitionists. Messrs. Macon and Slidell he says received a very cordial reception. He thinks at no distant day, Belgium, France and England will recognize the independence of the Confederacy. The Nashville brought National courtesy for her to have done after the Queen’s proclamation. The arrival of the Nashville in safety, has been hailed with joy throughout the land.

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]