From Capt. LUCKIE of the ship Lotus, we learn that this man ALLEN worked his passage over on the Surprise, which left this port about four months ago. He expresses no doubt of the rebel proclivities of LYNCH, who was formerly a midshipman in the United States Navy.
He ran the Antelope for some time in the China Seas, and was perfectly familiar with the coast.
The Neva is a fore-and-aft schooner of about one hundred tons, and can mount not more than four effective guns.
The Naval Storekeeper, after fitting out the Neva with her armament from the property of "Uncle Sam," threw up his charge and went on board of the Neva. Some ten days prior to the departure of the Lotus, te Saginaw left Hong Kong in pursuit of the rebel craft. the Captain of the Lotus is of the opinion that her capture is inevitable.
The loyal feeling amongst Americans at Hong Kong is enthusiastic with the exception of Dr. LOCKHART, no prominent man is even suspected of secessionism.
Definitely Some Intrigue Going On Here. --Old B-Runner
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