The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-16
Naval Intelligence.
OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENCE.

KEY WEST, Nay Z, 1855.
Aopeme,ts Of The Home Squadron Arrival and Dtpar-
tirs Of Vessels Qf War-Au Prepared for Acio.-Kiti-
tary Matters, dc, dc.
The marine arrivals have been numerous the past
fortnight. Quite feet Of otwar and merchantmen
have entered the port and the harbor has presented
enlvened appearance. On the reef nothing has been
reported and accident whatever has occurred in this
vicinity.
The movements Of Commodore McCauleys squadron
are attracting much attention. and the departure Of tSo
OF the fleet cruises off the Cuba coast, with every
thing about them in readiness for hoses has excited
suspicion that the orders to their anders Of
4 warlike nature The divisions separating the ward
from the gun deck we're taken down aboard the
Jamestown, leaving the whole deck clear for action.
This 10 not usually done except in tins Of and In
mind sign thai our relations with Spain
in critical state. We should not be prissd
the Princeton jamestown returning within week,
with the Spanish vessel-the immediate cause Of tbs d
cuty-in tow and prize, taken In . fair hght.
Fort 1ay Tor is now 30 far sdvsnesd-hsvEg mounted
and IN position, water battery Of heavy columbiads-
as TO be made available means Of defence for the
town and place Of refuge for disabled vessels, and
such as may be to aee from an enemy and seek
ths protection Of its guns
vessel just arrived from New Orleans has brought
adetachment OF United states troops. They we're in
charge Of officer of artillery, and they have been
placed under the command of Major Chase of the Eng
Eeers, the officer in command of Fort Taylor.
The United States steam frigate Princeton Commander
Eagle entered the harbor early the morning Of the
10Th, direct from Havana, she was ordered here by
Com. McCauley, with dispatches for the Jamesto~
She remained in the 30th and sailed the morning
OF the ls She viii cruise off st Antcnio in search Of
the Spanish steamer that has been nusng herself firing
at American vessels We hope she may fall In With
We shall then know the policy accepted by the admins
traton, about which 70 much mystery now hangs.
The bark PaIis, Young, arrived from New Ysrk the
lst inht with materials for the fort She Is dis
charging and will sail this week tor port toe north
side of Cuba.
Tbs sloop efwar jamestown, Com. Crabbs, got undes
the morning Of the ID Mr. Chase saluted tbs Com
modose he passed Fort Taylor the first salute
fred from this fortihcation) This returned from
the Jamestown and she at once proceeded to Her
orders are to cruise off Matanzas and Havana. Both
she and the Princeton will return to this rendezvous
the 10th or 18TH The squadron will by that time be
assembled in harbor aud Commodore McCsulsy will
be able to follow the instructions OF with
show of force to back the demands of gov
eminent upon the Captain General of Cuba.
The United States steam frgate San Jacinto, Com
mander Strbbing, bearing tbs broad psnuant Of Com
noeore Charles S. McCauiey entered this hsrbor ami
having left Havana at O'Clock the same morning She
made rapid run across the Cult averaging over ten
knots. Com McCauley We understand, will await the
arrival OF the vessels attached to his squadron 1t Is
expected that the WI ole feet will have reported them
selves before the l5th when the Commodore will give
the order to advance.
The pilot boat Florida chartered by the Spanish
Consul on the 3Cb and she sailed that for Havana
1t is thought that she carried dispatches to COacha
nounciDg tie movements Of the Cuban squadron
The British brig-of war Arab Commander Oggle,
rived ON the 9TH from Havana. She fired q salute
which returned by the San Jacno. The object of
her visit cannot learn This is the frst British
owsr that has entered harbor 1886 when tho
ship Thupderer visited the place. She was at that time
engaged in survey OF the reefs and keys of this