The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-30

looking out for United States armed vsrseis.
ofcess of the United s;atsx Navy
he runor that President Davis has issued proclauia
tine. There is mo- authority invested IA PresAsn. Davis
TO 90 so but there is doubt the question has been
Spoken q y congress VINO alone can act IN the matter
such an edict viii be iaued the expiration Of many
days.
and i IS thought by many that millions OF dollars
Will be taken IN this city alone. TIA
Northern commerce. three vessels being prepar-
ed to al themselves Ia anticipation OF the Of Con-
grese, which will soon be announced
The steamship Florida, her last trip from New York
to this city occupied ninety hours Sne experienced
very heavy gale of Cape hatieras and the second ay
ont another gale oil Cape Lookout She with no da
mage, however.
SAVANNAH, April 20, 1861.
The anticipated Letters n Aayqe-Priraker Vessels
Fitting Ou.-7ke Fire Million LOan-7ae Offences
Of sarannah-Ia,pectiOn q the Urts-7,oors from
tae ia'srior Of the ccteNec Sand Fort al 7ybes Lla7d
Fol- Pieheas, DC.
IN previous letter ] stated that the proclama.
ton Of President Davis, minated asd deelar
ed the policy Of the Confederate States TO
issue letters Of marquee He does not
to have the power TO grant such letters until the
bling and the endorsement OF Congress TIE proclaim
lion merely invites bids from those parties who may feel
disposed a! vessels levy reprsas ON the
my's ships and goods The colo ,tors OF the several
ports Of the SOUTH TO whom tnese bids be given
have received the most positive ordNs from the secro
ary Of the Treasury not 10 receive any propositions
they are fully convinced of the ability OF the PAR
ties TO faly and faithfully carry out the terms upon
which these letters may be granted In this city alone
several applications have been made and accepted and
the vessels being prepared In anticipation o. the
tion OF Congress, which ID to assemble spoc,l
session.
The prompt manner in which third OF the fifteen
million loan for the support Of the Confederate states
taken lie another evidence OF the unity OF sentiment
prevalent in the confederacy and have no hesita
ton 10 stating that were President Davis 20 eier the
whole OF the balance of the fifteen millions, capitalist
would be prompt ia investing There seems 10 0e con-
ncenre tae new republic among It's people mol credited
OF the sword nor defeat can shake.
The reported resignation Of Gen. Scott, and his reracy
sasm the receipt OF the teegr aphc despatch ester
day. II auything could add to the enthusiasm OF the
people here that event did IT,
The attack the Massachusetts troops as they pasEed
through Baltimore reported mere at first enormously,
was The parry attacked Many gentlemen here, who
have eivcd letters from he members OF the Seventh,
did not believe the seventh would leave the State OF New
York occonn In the attempt TO the South,
with whom they SO closely Identified in marital con-
nectons ana hhsines tics
The de OF this city being put ia the most
perfect order Br5adier General A. h awton and staff
accom- luis by Commodore Tatua OF the Confederate
States Navy with steamer arrived day before yester
Day, and made thorough examination or the present
military works and the Savannah river inspected all
the sounds and rcs that aord approach to the city
an immense sand work on ybCe Island has Just been
commenced which is designed TO oonmand the external
fsa approsct--the mouth of the Savannah river. I'm
mcpe quantities OF sand bags cent down from this
city yesterday oe used in the work. The gun clrria
gcs ond guns Will he sent down IRON this city few
dtys Inc Columbus Guard, one hundred and ten men,
and the Macon Guard, OF n'nety mcD who have been
enssmpcd In the publo parade ground the past week.
ard TIE Burke county sharp shooters ninetytwo men,
which arrived here last piyht will proceed a. TO
bee Island 10 aid in the construction of the s3nd
fort The Savannah Republican Bires, two hun
dred end ten men, are under orders FOR the
artillery companies of this city have just completed their
eguipm 1T aud have Already g,vcu credtable display
OF their can,bty to take the held I'll once Within two
weeks the military aud strategic approa ches TO this city
VIII he in condition TO resist lad naval force OF
b,y thousand troops The people here, however, fear
no attack ut present, but the military pursuing
course directed by spirit or prudence 10 be ready u
have believe that an n,nediate attack on
Fort picsens Is no, iutencd TIE authorities a, Mont
gemeIey have determined not TO hastily ia the
confident their ability 10 take the fort when cerain
peted.
SAVANNAH, April 81, 1861.
Irtsnsiue Military 5orcmeaas--7ae Ne,o Sand Works O,
7yJce Liaad-Moutaent Of 7reops-Aoess all Fall-cc.
tn Trade DM,-R'ss in he Price Of Prorisica', &c
The military authorities here, acting under instructions
from Montgomery, making strenuous and extensive
Preparations for the defence o. this city volon,eor
n
and the streets OF this city Gad with military
hurrypg to and fro in executing orders.
The sand foi Tybce Island two or three miles
seward OF Fort Pulaski, commenced yesterday Two
hundred negroes, whose services voluntarily ten
dered we're filing sand bags all day. and the Columbus
Guard (one hun bred and ten men) and the Macon Guard
ninety seven mcp) aeo assisted in the work, having
arrived in the morning There being no permanent
buildings al TJbte Island the cope have put ~ tents
ar Ia FL q aV1uW Tha
Cherokee Brown Remen Zone hundred srd twenty menl
most athletic corps o. backwoodsmep arrived here last
night and Will proceed TO Tybee leland tomorrow.
Tie Bose county sharp Shooters (nincty men) also
arrived Yesterday They composed Of the wcathiest
planters 10 Burke county in this state and represent
~ said five millions Of dollars OF wealth 900
negroes The company is armed with org range rifles
and coirs improves revolver pistols They are uofos
ca similar to The Eleventh regiment OF New York city
They left TOW 10 day the steamer Ioas for Fort Pu
lsski NJ the mouth Of the Savannah river Previous
leaving town they metcf OF through the streets OF savar
nab, ard golden opinions Of Tire populace By their
excellent marching sod martial appearance. At the
them adieu AID as the steamer cast on her lines the
iarg with titas ard good bye. Tie recruiting for the
oopiederat,s saNs regular army contnres brisk, and
immense sup0l,s Of military and mrnit ore OF
war are beng oopcenaated here for fairre there
are row about two thousand troops within circuit 0:
tweriy miles of this city and more coming.
/ feel satisfied that from present indications
Savannah and s approaches vii. a q time be in.
egnable against an attacking force Of thirty thousand
raen.
The great hope OK The people hero In that the North
will pone sending troops here untl July August,
when the scky yellow ;everl season sets in They cay
that their Colonel Yellow Jack would apnhilaie them
without the aid Of Their sharp shooters.
There large number Of United states naval or
fccrs In town assisting in working on. the plan for tie
seacossi defence Prominent among them Flag Officer
josiah Tstnal and Captain Hartstene.
All the hotels are fun OF guests principally military
men, ard present more the appearance OF military bar.
raCks
Trade here generally dul The principal shipping 10
port IL British, leading cotton ard lumber for Europe
Sales Of cotton very dull and very little OF "a is beng
shipped Inc report reached here yesterday that Pres
dent Lincoln had declared the Sou hen ports state or
blockade, snd had the effect 20 rafe The price OF proy-
visions ard groceries Bacon, ham sides &c went I'd
two and three cents per pound.
IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA.
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TIE CONFEDERATE ARMY IN VIRGINIA.