lhe commander-in-chief of the British squadron in these seas recently stated that forts would not stop the advance of an enter prising naval commander; neither, said he would mines, unless protected by harbour tugs and boats suitably manner and armed. This opinion is in accordance with that of other experienced naval officers, and clearly indicates the needful steps that should be immediately taken to protect our ports—viz., the enrolment of our seamen as volunteers and their training together with the navals to resist any sudden, raid.
