The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-23
THE CUSTOM HOUSE AND the WAR.

The Clerks Going to the Wharf.-The Baiti-
more Steamers Searched-SpcctaI Order
or the Survcyor-The Coast Guard, SC.
Several Of the clerks Of this department have left for
tho in their various regiments. Some Of these
young men babe farewell to their confreres yesterday
THE BALTIMORE STEAMERS.
By order of the Collector and Surveyor officer Isaacs
went board the steamers sailing from pier No. for
Baltimore, and examined the various portions Of the
cargo. Several opened and inspected, but
containing nothing contrasand of allowed to 60
10 their destinations very close inspection now
made upor every vessel destined to suspicious places
and order has been issued that vessel matter
what s destination may be, shall leave the hrbor be-
suhrsc and sunset unless furnished with special
lceDse 20 TO do
THE SURVEYORS SPECIAL ORDER.
Every possible means is being taken By the Surveyor
10 prevent the egress of rrivaeers from this harbor
Thai has been engaged in this duty both day and
night, for some time past, ana the following order
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 81.
CUSTOM HOUSE, NEW YORK.
SURVIVORS, OFFICE, April 20, 1861.
~ TIE UsItTn STATES REVENUE 0FFgTRs:-
The Surveyor has been directed BY special orders Of the
S and ob = map by about to and
make examination Of their sdng M where
suspicion may arise o Intention on the part Of the
mater and TO cvade the laws and regulations OF The
government O. the United States, and with the design of
adDs and abetng persons who are acting IN hostility TO
the authorities Of federal Union.'
The department has directed the Collector 70 refuse
clearances vessels for ports la seeding States and
vessels attempting to leave tine port without eiearaucea
viii be seized.
officers OF the customs are directed to be vlgan in
the cschage o. the duty imposed By this order, and -
report Immediately 70 the surveyor all vessels loading or
attempting to leave for Southern port
The night watcl1en directed to keep strict watch
OF III wbarves and piers to report the Surveyor
At once the and location Of any vessel taking
''' - ~ ExANrEL B. HART, Surveyor.
COLLECTIONS ORDER.
The following order issued yesterday by the Col
rector
Crnox House., CoIIxcroR's OFFICE,
NEW YORK, April %, 1861. !
To 0a sxRs 80 MASTERS or VrssEHs-
Lnnsual precau,ion will hereafter TAX prevent
vcsses from leaving this port for unlawful purposes No
vessel VIII be permitted TO leave this port between sun
set ard sunrise Revenue vessels will be stationed ut
the Nlrrows, heFast river and the Kills, with nsruc
HIRAM BARNEY, Collector,
TIE COAST GUARD.
large squad or men have been stationed along the
OF Long Island At Kontauk Point, along the Mar
rows and at the piers Of the city, to prevent any sus
pcous vessels leaving the harbor any articles contra
band OF being shipped. Their instructions have
been very rigid and If fully carried ou. as II ~ % be
hoped they viii be, will enectuay check tho csress Of
priyateers.
all ordered 10 their badges both ny day and
nlsbt that they shall be Mt recognized when
gagged Official duty. large Number OF these men len
tho barge oce yesterday shortly before sundown, To
SUSPECTED rRIvArEER ESCAPED.
The surveyor Yesterday received notice that The r
| K Bennett was supposedro have arms and ammuntor
on board, and lyiog az Perth AmbOy waiting 10 sal
for Virginia officers sent at once 70 board the YES
eel but on arriving at Perth Amhoy u was found thai
she had sailed previous to tho Surveyor receiving the
i notice.