New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-11

The steamer Powhatan is now acting az guari-ship
at this port, and the Oriental, pilot boat from New
York under command Of Lieut.. Brown, acts as tender
to her. and does excellent duty In overhaulng every
vessel that passes that no ammunition or materials
capable Of being used in war; are carried TO our
enemies.
! The U. s. steamer Mohawk left Unexpectedly this
morning; where che has gone, what her mission Is,
no one knows. The U. s. steamer Water Witch was
at Key West short time since, bound for this place
We are anxiously awaiting her arrival, We expect
dispatches by her.
have now to relate to You what at the time, and
since, have considered very strange proceeding Tho
brig Neafe with the Secession flag at her stern and
flag Of truce at her bow out from the town this
morning to the figate Sabine that lies not far from
u.s. three persons Of rank appeared TO be oil abe
carried. At this juncture all the captains in the fleet
were sent for, who, AZ soon a. il was practicable,
boarded the Sabine. This tug Neaie remained by the
frgate come two and half hours, and then returned.
What her mission was do not know, but hope TO find
out before close my letter.
We sadly want flag ship here, with the right kind
Of q Commodore, ono whose integrity of purpose
and the quality of his patriotism cannot he questioned
Capt. Adams Of the Sabine am sorry to be compelled
70 mention 10 getting very bad reputation with ms,
and many suspect he 10 in sympathy with the Dis
unonists.
We have heard Of the destruction Of the Nsvy-Yard
at Norfolk and while we heartily regret the total
loss Of much valuable property we cannot but think
it were better 30 than TO have il in the hands Of q
band of men who would use it against US. We re-
ceived this intelligence from q NewOreans paper Of
the 26th ult, aud when the actions of the Columbus
and Pawnee in this matter perused, cheer after
cheer rent the air, not only for them, but our whole
Navy as it Ia. We-bat I must stop; word has
passed that rockets going up. shall 80 on deck -
yes, there they goockets and blue lights, Ia @very
direction, from the land may be fight, and
if nothing happens to me before morning, will add
line or two 10 this
FRIDAY, a. NJ, May
Contrary to our expectations, everything passed of
quietly last night the meaning Of the rockets and blue
lights we have been unable to surmise, but one thing
was very certain We all ready for anything that
might turn up. Thin little episode will give you
idea Of the life of consan. excitement we lead.
The Water Witch has just arrived, and is reported
she has later dates from New-York via Havana We
earnestly hope that this may be This vessel is to
carry the mails regularly between here and Havana,
and il may be matter Of interest 10 all who have
friends in the fleet stationed here that all letters
papers, &C., sent to Havana, Of American Consul
will safely reach their destination.
scarcity Of food in Warrington, 1t is reported has
compelled many Of the TROOPS to leave for places more
plentifully supplied. From our ship we can SEQ the
tents that have been thrown up along the beach for the
Confederate State soldiers. The officers and men in
Fort Pckens are in the best possible spirits, and enjoy
themselves in many pleasant ways.
We have been fed upon pork and beans for the past
three months but notwithstanding this, all in very
good health we have had IRE sh meat but twice since
we have been here and that was ct Key West the Las.
time we were there.
p. 81 have just learned something In relation to
the visit Of the Secession ugboat TO the frgae Sabine
yesterday, which must not omit in this letter. Ex-
Lieut.. Rensbaw, that villain who hauled down the
stars and stripes at the giving up Of the Eavy-Yard at
this place, with two others of Ike stamp, were the
men on board Of the tug. The officer Of the deck Of
the Sabine refused TO receive them but else
did, and they politely shown the ship from stem to
stern. May ask il the Navy Department Is aware
Of such proceedings Can / ask II such q traitor
ex-Lieut Renshaw shall have the liberty of inspecting
our vessels at his wish ID it not time that such
work was stopped All manner Of denuncstions
hurled against Capt. Adams, and it is the honest
opinion Of many that the sooner such man is de-
tached, the better for cause. As he is senior
officer any action from him would have TO be counte
nanced by the others. / have too much Of this
man TO believe that he works for the good Of American
Freedom. o, TRIBUNE call attention to this, and we
will still more honor you.