From the May 27, 2011, Mobile (Al) Press Register.
From the Mobile Evening News of May 27, 1861, announcing the establishment of the blockade at Mobile Harbor.
"The turn of Mobile to feel her first blast of the condign vengeance of Lincoln has come at last." The blockade had begun at 11 AM this morning.
A large war steamer took position to command the ship channel entrance to the bay. "Low and off Fort Morgan. The war vessel was seen to bring to a small steamer in the offing. The defenders of the fort welcomed the blockading steamer by displaying the federal flag, union down, from the same staff, but below the banner of the Stars and Bars."
In case you're wondering (like me), condign means deserved, appropriate. (I had to look it up.)
That Union vessel was the USS Powhatan. The USS Brooklyn was doing likewise at New Orleans.
So, It Begins. --Old B-Runner
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