The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27

from AL cCEmuulcnstOu win PeneA-
cola by water ie thus cut OF.
The wsterwitch arrived here last evening 10 a Ney
West The Powhata1 tred at vessel trying the
blockade II was the three mssted schooner star ~
New Orleans She was made to turn back. ne
Philadelphia leaves here TO night early 10 morrow
merniDg, SO wiz now close this.
OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENCE.
KEY wRsr, Nay 10, 1851
Tssas 7rocfs-Ta1es United States Cssissas7hs Work
men at Fort Taylor Loyxl TO ~ Uxs0~-Yaeh Wander
er-Departure If me Confederate Stax yudge-Jsdos
korro,u Organizing his Court, dc.
The steamship Louisiana, Capt. Kirbey, for New Or
leans May H. arrived at this place mo ,rning the
lbh touching for coal and water She Laves this
ing fer Philadelphia
The steamship Suwanee, Lieutenant Duncan command
ing, leaves to morrow afternoon for Havana. She is
sent there for the purpose Of bringing to this place
the six hundred United States troops expected Havana
from Texas
Major French yesterday Issued order in relation TO
the taxes by the citizens the State The follow
ng the order"No taxes assessments other levies
win be laid collected from the citizens of the United
States by any or persons acting under the auho
This to be Of effect and enforced until further orders
Yesterday the employees at Fort Taylor to the number
assist his command In uphoding the laws Of the United
States repeng invasion, in suppressing rebellion and
c, De 70 m osres amy snd al ,na
this moment over one hundred true and loyal citizens
have come forward and agreed TO place under
the United States troops 1t this place.
The yacht Wanderer II s believed has been chartered
MCQUEEN Mcintosh OF the Confederate States and ap.
pointed to the posonof Judge Of this district arrived
OF the United States has concluded best
leave to day Himself and the Distict Attorney j. l..
Fasan sail for Ta%Pso this sSe s,.. Court having
ganzed his court ready to transact any business that
may be brought before him. He can at twenty four
any time in the year Such is the law. Matters OF city
police local nfracton of the laws are not under his
cognizance, but are for Majnr French to- act upon.
KEY wEsr, May 10, 1861
The Movements Of the Steamer Philadelphia IN The Gulf
Return Of the Steamship kohaack-7sras Troops at
Hapana-A Company of Union Men Raised in Key
West-LettYs for the Home Squadron, dc.
The United States transport steamer Philadelphia, Capt
Kridge arrived yesterday morning from Fort Pckens,
via Jefferson where she touched to land siege bat
terry and quantity Of ordnance The Philadelphia touched
here coal and water which she procured of the wharf
of Asa F. Tt Esq. Lieutenant Slemmer, with his com
pany, are the Philadelphia, bound to Fort Hamilton
There several Of scurvy among the men, and
OF fresh provisions at Fort Pckens, IL is feare
will be the much sickness among the troops
transport load of potatoes and beeves sent out from New
York at this time, would do more for the security
Of the fortifcation on Santa Rosa than hat
dozen cargoes Of ordnance and muuition OF war.
The steamship Mohawk had returned to Fort Pickens
from Texas, without communicating with the United
States troops.
The steamer Saliva Capt. Mckay arrived this morning
from Havana Three vessels, with United States troops
had arrived from Texas. The Governor General supplied
them with all the stores they required They were very
destitue AMI the and children had endured great
haIdshps The vessels were without any cearances,
yet obstacles inerposed TO their entrance and
they allowed ali the privileges of the port The
generous assistance OF the Captain General worthy
Mystic arriving with the Others the Suwanee
Lieut. Duncan went from Havana In search Lieut.. Gil
len, Of Fort Taylor, was on board the s., with desach
ment OF troops acting as guard
Yesterday afternoon the volunteer company of Union
men from The city Of Key West 10 the number OF 1885,
marched into Fort Taylor and received at sally
port by the Fort Taylor Volunteer company Us strong
The two companies formed aud marched TO the quarters
the commanding oiacer when they were presented in
due form by their commanding captains, Naoney and
Gallagher, to Major French Speeches made,
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Cheers given
for the President, tie Union and the flag.
These companies not yet uniformed or armed but
viii be thoroughly organized and equipped for active
many Of members are have been dis
banded. The Rev Of the Gulf violent secession sheet
island. Several persons whose conduct has
flame ID minds OF weak and wavering citizens ane
cause them 10 falter and hesitate in their adherence
the federal authority, win be sent OF the island Some
have already left Of their ewn accord There viii soor
our glorious Union Key Vest must never be- gwen "
/ by the United States.
All letters ana papers Tor Key West from any OF the
Northern states should be to the New York Post or
fee whore the only ma Is for this place made up and
sent to Havana by every steamer ncuding the Karna
three cent postage stamp Is sufficient for each half
ounce letter, and stamp for papers Letters
for The Home squadron for Fort Pickens and Tortugas
should be sent through the same channel
propeller of (Huntsve) bas just arrived at
the north wharf. She s armed with two heavyIguns
| She is bound 10 Fort Pickeus
OUR ToRTUGAs CORRESPONDENCE.
ToRTvcAs, May II, 1861.
Lis, Of Officers The United States Steamer 81. Louis
The following is list Of the officers Of the United
States steamer st. Louis, lying at this place. which
you will please publish in your paper for the benefit Of
the officers friends They he ofcers) all wen, and
also the generally, but they pretty well
used up the steamer having now been out nearly
| twenty ninth months
Alexander Gibson, Esq. Comm ander; J.. D. Todd First
Lieutenant and ex-oficer W. W. Low Lieutenant g
=. Belknap, Lieutenant Nathaniel Green Master J.
oConnor Barclay, Surgeon; G. T. Pierce, Pay master
Peter A. Chason, Boatswain James w. Sesre, Gunner
james Mcdonnell Carpenter Lewis b. wakeman, Sail
maker ]. NJ Chadwick, Masters Mate.
WHAT CANNON SHALL WE IMPORT