Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-29

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The following telegram comes to MS through the |
Washington agent Of the Associated Press, re- |
ceived this morning:
FORTRESS MONROE, !
Monday evening, May "a, 1851
A force of $500 men-embracipg the Vermont
and Fourth Massachusetts Regiments, and Steu-
ben Guards OF New York, with few regulars
and four pieces Of artilery-formed to-day an en-
of James river, and about ten miles from Fortress
Monroe, across Hampton Roads. The Steuben
Guards did not land at the Fortress.
The rebel battery fred four shots at the En-
pire City and Quaker City, when OF sewall's
Point. Though at distance of over three miles
the shots fell but little short. indicating that the
guns Of the rebel battery are not Of the heaviest
calibre.
The Point Of Newport News, like sewall,s
Point, 10 In plain sight from the ramparts Of
Fortress Monroe. The roadstead Is there about
camp Is to command Sand Island, which Is about
midway between, and completely guards the
entrance to James river. Gen Butler was fearful
that the rebels would take possession of the
island. Newport News also mands to a great
extent the peninsula between James and York
rivers.
A large force is to be assembled there, and so
important movement Is likely to meet opposi-
uon. But two or three persons were seen at the
Point. On account OF the high wind the Empire
City could not land the Guards.
There was evidently great activity at Sewall,s
Point last night.
Hampton is nearly deserted. The long bridge
was burned on Saturday. About 100 fugitive
slaves came in this morning. They Were pro-
vided with rations and put to work, their services
being greatly needed. They represent either that
| they were to be sent South, or be put to work en-
The famous HYgeia Hotel is being converted
INTO hospital. The weather is intensely hot
| The tooIs are In excellent health and spirits
| on Saturday night Prof. Grants calcium light
| illuminated the distant reaches of Hampton
| Roads.
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT President
has made the following appointments:
| Allen A. Barton, of KY, Minister Resident at
New Granada, vice George w. Jones, Of Iowa,
recalled
| Owen B. Cbadbourne, Collector, at Saco, Me.
| Joseph Nj. Day, Collector, at Barnstable, M ass
| Lewis r. BrOomall, Chief Coiner Of the Mint
at Philadelphia.
| William E. Webster and Timothy Davis, D.
praiseIs, at Boston, Mess.
| Pos;masters-James w Bcreman at Parkers-
burg, Va; VIM. ID. Massey, at Alexandra, Va ;
John NJ. Earle, at Worcester, Mass James p.
Lense, at Lafayette, lad Samuel Ware, at Ken
sinston, Pa; Daniel Wells, at Paterson, NJ.
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secession force there has thrown up an earth-work
perhaps two hundred feet square, right at the
Junction, and commanding the track for perhaps
mile The secession forces there are under
| command of Gen. Bonham, Of South Carolin,
Col Magruder was there in command of hat
terry.
1t was believed that Col Kershaw,s South Car
ollna Regiment had moved up the road to Center
Vile, Fairfax county, to strengthen the position
there, in view of the probability that the Federal
troops would strike past that point to cut of COM
munication with Harper's Ferry.
/ APPOINTED David A. Hall, Esq, has been
appointed to 81 200 per annum clerkship In the
| Sixth's Auditors Once.
Edward 8. Dana, of VT, has been appointed to
aSl 200 per annum clerkshi p in the Pension Office
l Jas NJ Siade, also Of VT, has been appoi nted
10 Sl,iOO per annum clerkship in the Third
Auditors Once.
Il PRIZES ARRIVED HERR.-The steamer Yankee
now one Of Commodore String ham, bloc kading
squadron, has arrived at the Washington NAVY
Yard, conveying three vessels captured below by
the Freedom, Captain Ward, endeavoring TO run
the blockade. They are loaded with tobacco.
ana are said to have valuable cargoes on board.
ID
Carter, Of Ohio, and to Nicaragua, Hon. A. Il.
Dickinson, Of New Y ork, are now here, receiving
'aeir final Instructions, and are on the eve Of de-
parting for their respective stations.
THERE Will be no music at the President,.
grounds this afternoon. The Marine band, how.
ever, will perform at the usual hour on the after.
noon Of Saturday.
III ndav Tho n
gomery was put into commission at the BROOKLYN
Navy Yard, and left yesterda y to join the BLOCK.
| aiding squadron. This vessel, which has been
converted into guaboat from that of a merchant
| vessel, has been excellently equipped, her arma
ment consisting Of five pieces including
splendid battery Of four guns which are capable
OF throwing 3a-inch shells at long distance; she
nds Deeh In preparation at the yard for some time
ana all the necessary details peculiar to a steam
gunooat have been well provided for Her crew
consists Of IS men, from the receiving ship North
Carolina.
IL On Monday, in Hampton Roads, the Qua.
ker City took prize worth a hundred thousand
dollars, In the bark Winfield, OF Richmond,
from Rio Janeiro the principal part of the CARGO
being coffee. She also captured a schooner
with valuable cargo. They Were taken to New
York.
IVA cavalry company is now formino In
New York, styling themselves "Lincoln Greens. ,,
TO be armed with Colts revolving rifles. The
company is to number 600, and none Les, than five
feet high admitted.
III The schagatcoke powder mills, N Y
are now running constantly day and nj GIT, and
turn out twenty-five barrels of the best Govern.
ment powder per day
II The Harrisburg Patriot and Union saws the
eagle which lowered over Camp Curtin, some
time since has been captured, and is now In nos
session of the military In the camp.