The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-21

possible for Q steamer to leave tnat port.
REPORTED RAISING OF THE BLOCKADE OF
CHARLESTON.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1851.
me Charleston Courier OF Friday says:-"For two
days past port has been without the of the
Niagara which has left for parts unknown. She has been
reported of Savannah, in company with the brig ery,
and been North Eato but at present there
certain information Of her position The Huntress
has observed this bar but she too has left
Our port iconseqaenty without obstruction at this
ment Yesterday had several arrivals from foreign
ports among them a cargo OF moasses from Carports,
and British brig, with pig iron and COAL from GAsgcw
Tue has taken up return TO the port
with fu cargo Sea Islands cotton, the
freight OF IA. per pound Such freight has not been
given in the memory Of the Oldest inhabtant"
Occasional take place Of persons charged with
utteTing treasonable sentiments OF being spies In
Gaze, however, rs yet has punishment been indicted
One Of The former class released taking the
oath Of allegiance.
Commodore Tatnan, of the Confederate States navy,
assigned to the command Of naval forces at Charles
ton, has arrived there
Southern papers falsely assert that correspondence
OF the Associated Press largely controlled dictated
by Lncolns views and preferences" while they them
selves constantly publishing the most foolish and
travagant stories against the government and those
gagged in the administration Of its affairs.
Captain Ezey late Of the federal army, has rendered
his services to the Confederate States
Although the sixty days allowed by the joint resolution
Of late Congress during which to file remonstrances
against the extension of AcCormicks reaper patents
have expired, the argument in the bsfore the Com
missioner of Patents viii not begin until the lst Of
June.
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VESSELS.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1861.
The United States transport Freeborn arrived this af
ernoon direct from Fortress Monroe bringing dispatches
for the government. On the way up she captured two
small yessels and wharfed them at the Washington navy
hard.
passenger the Freeborn states that Saturday two
from the fleet paid visit TO the vicinity of Sew
ellis Point about four miles from the Fortress where the
yrgipians were erecting batteries, and threw sundry
shells the works, spelling materially the architectural
arrangements Shots fired at the vessel bufw
out effect IL not known that any body shore
injured
Commodore Pendergrast sent flag of truce to Norfolk,
with view to make arrangements for the transportation
thence of certain persons to the North and received
that in this respect he should be accommodated
A vessel was in waiting to take them to New York.
Captain Dahlgroen, in command Of the Washington
Navy Yard and who has frequent communication with
Fort Washington, so pronounces IL.
Colonel Julien Allen and Major Kausowski, delegates
from the Polish battalion Of New York had to-day
terview with the President who informed them that
several full regiments, than the New York quota
bad already been rendered to the government,
and that there a growing jealousy in other
states because many had been accepted from that
State The delegation then proposed to form in Wash
Poll " A
the States which endorsed by letter to that effect
from the President Secretary Cameron An interview
with the latter temporarily postponed, owing to
pressure OF public business.
The steamer Niagara has been withdrawn from the
blockade forces of Charleston for more important
vice. Another vessel will Immediately take her place.
CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR.
WASHINGTON, Nay 20, 1861.
regiment OF Canadians have volunteered TO d yht for
the government and been accepted The President
il highly pleased at the proner.
President Lincoln, Major Gen. Butler, and his Md,
Capt Haggarty, and Exsecretay Holt, we're taken yes
terday by Mr.. Brady the artist 1t perfect tri-
umph. Not gun was dred
citizen Of Massachusetts,, who left here suddenly
when the city was in danger of being attacked,
and who stated at Harrisburg that he was bearer
OF dispatches TO Governor Andrew of Mass, and at
nor Curtin Of Pennsylvania, barbarously seized
Saturday, and had his head shaved
should have stated in my despatch Saturday that
the Eighth Massachusetts, regiment, at the Relay
junction. also to accompany General Butler TO Fortress
Munroe Lieutenant Colonel Kinks, Of the Eighth, has
been elected Colonel, vice Colonel Munroe, resigned.
Colonel Kinks has advanced rapidly. He has been at
tached to the military of Massachusetts, for some
years, which like the military Of most of
the Northern States, has been too much Of
fancy arrangement Col,ne links legitimate business
attery has that OF clerk in the State Department
Of Massachusetts, Through the influence Of Senator Will
son. COL Kinks was appointed Second Lieutenant in the
Army He accepted, and detailed to the work Of
drilling companies. Upon Colonel Nunroe's re-
signaton Lieutenant Kinks elected Colonel,
beating MAJOR Ben. Perley Poore by two votes
MAJOR Poore was subsequently elected Major of the
same regiment, and left his profession forthwith
correspondent Of the Boston Journal from this city and
proceeded the Relay junction Saturday and reported
himself for duty The Major Of course resigns his
mand OF the 'sayagcs" a ride battalion in Newbury,
Mass which corps he had previously offered to the 90
vernment they would been accepted but for the
objection raised by Governor Andrew, who thought,
they we're agriculturaiss that they should be al
mitted into the service until tSter the crops in.
THE SANITARY CONDITION OF THE SOL.
DIERS QUARTERS.
wAswseroS, May 20, 1861.
The Secretary Of War has addressed letter TO Acting
Surgeon General Wood, n which he says:-This depart
ment has learned with deep regret that the sanitary
dision OF various barracks in this city, occupied by
the volunteers now the service OF the government
and especially those In the OF the City Hall and
the Assembly Buildings, in which several Of the
pernsy regiments qusrtered demands It's atten
ton. Representations OF this character have been made
TO II by benevolent private individuals, and also by
official authorities, including the Board OF Health Of Wash
ipgton whose business II 70 guard the health OF the
city The citizen soldcry, he added, who have