The steamer in which he came put in at Delaware Breakwater, short of coal.

He will be here by to-morrow morning, or sooner." After a visit at his office Captain Passford and his companions proceeded to the navy yard.

The St.Regis was off the shore at anchor.

She was a magnificent steamer; and the captain indulged in an exclamation, which he seldom did, when she was pointed out to him.

She was all ready for sea, and would go into commission as soon as her commander presented himself.