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The Mona Passage being the regular track of United States commerce, it
was looked upon as almost a certainty that at least one cruiser would be
stationed for its protection. A bright look-out, therefore, was kept,
and hopes again ran high of a speedy brush with the Yankees. Nothing,
however, appeared; and the attention of the Alabama was for the most
part devoted throughout the day to strictly domestic affairs.
To-day--says Captain Semmes, in his journal--has been a great
"house-cleaning" day with the first lieutenant, who, regardless of Mona
Passages, strange sails, &c., is busy with his holy-stones and sand. * *
*
Gave an order to the paymaster to-day, authorising him to pay the
increased rates agreed upon with the crew off Terceira, viz.
L s. Dollars.
Master-at-arms per month 6 0 -- 29.04
Yeoman " 6 0 -- 29.04
Ship's steward " 6 0 -- 29.04
Ship's corporal " 6 0 -- 26.62
Armorer " 6 0 -- 29.04
L s. Dollars.
Ship's cook per month 5 10 -- 26.62
Chief boatswain's mate " 6 0 -- 29.04
Second ditto " 5 10 -- 26.62
Gunner's mate " 6 0 -- 29.


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