The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-10

now daily consumed by the army concentrated
here s foliows:-Seventy-six barrels OF pors,
alternately with twenty nvo thousand pounds Of
fresh beef; hundred and ffeen barrels Of Gour;
nity bushels Of beans; two thousand pounds rise;
coffee, twelve hundred pounds sugar, twentyo four hun
dred pounds whiskey, Elk hundred and twenty i've
gallons; vinegar two hundred SALONS; candles three
hundred pounds ssap, eight hundred pounds salt, thir
teen bushels.
Severa instances of abuse OF authority by petty mill
tia ccers having been brought TO the notice Of the
military authorities, the commander Of this district
hss issued notice that he will deal severely with the
perpe Of all SUCH No colder is allowed 10 be
the after half past nine O'Clock p n without
special permit.
An examination to-day resulted in the commitment Of
night policeman Evans FOR killing the District Of Coum
ba volunteer, o ward, brief account Of which occur
last nigh. elegraphet. The testimony before
the Coroner proved that the killing altogether de-
hbcrate and without cause. 1t probably owing to
General Nansaelds prompt action that seri,us riot di
occur on part the indignant troops against the
police.
THE BLOCKADE OF CHARLESTON.
WASHINGTON, Nay ., 1881.
The steam frigate Niagara, which sailed from New
York Sunday asst with sealed orders, Is destined for
the blockade of Charleston harbor. She well manned
ana equipped
learn from several gentlemen who left Baltimore this
afternoon that the mobocrats secessonsts OF that
city have been flying for several days past TO escape
the wrath Of he loyal troops who were ap
preaching. Last night ninety -four Of the Mary
and Guards arrested by the Massachusetts Picket
Guards, which invested tho city, for attempting
escape into Virginia to join the secession forces. They
held prisoners, and will be dealt with traitors
When my nformants left Baltimore this afternoon the
city quiet, and two thousand Pennsylvania troops
were about to enter the city the Northern Central
road, and ntmation heard that attack would
be made upon them. very large number, additional
those named, the march through Baltimore,
and 1t is now understood that communication
from any part Of the North TO the federal
capital is open and uninterrupted Thus Baltimore has
falena much nobler fall politically and financial
ly than 70 be reduced TO ashes would have been tho
case had the Slightest resistance occurred There no
doubt that the city is cleared Of traitors and will
become prosperous.
There two thousand men now employed In the
Charlestown Navy Yard The following named vessels
being fitted out there-The Mssssippi viii be ready
next week. the steamers Massachusetts, and South ro
lina will be ready Thursday sailing brig cambridge,
ready now steamer Colorado days. sailing sloops
vincennes and Preble ready in ten fifteen days
Three steamers will be chartered in day two.
There is the present time about six hundred thous
and dollars In the vaults Of the treasury About four
hundred thousand dollars Of this amount arrived to
day by Adams Co. Express under the escort Of fifty
men from Perryville 10 Annapolis under com maud of
Captain j. W. Hoffman, Of the Pniladephis City Greys.
From Annapolis here the treasure escorted By Col
Smith, in command OF twenty five belonging to the
Thirteenth Brooklyn regiment. The finances of the gov
ernment are looking quite prosperous.
SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENT CONCERT.
WASHINGTON, May 0, 1851.
The event to-day the brilliant free vocal and in
strumental concert given in finely decorated hall at the
Navy Yard barracks, by Company A., OF the Seventy
first regiment The President Secretary Seward and the
military and civic elite OF Washington, attended. The
following programme performed with elR the
casion:-
oujckstep-0Thou art far awayn Mllard. Dodworhs g
celebrated seventy drst Regiment Band.
song--"Yes, let me like soldier fan, Wallace,
ouartet--''some where my love Lies dreaming
Song. @rhe Monks Of Ola Clover. Mr. Camp.
Finale of Of "ia Travata Verdi. Dod WORTH Bsai
New National Ode "iue Flag of The Free MiL.[k ar.
Trio, "Iove's Young Dream" Moore. Milard, Wood
run and Camp
Mlserere from "I rrovatOre." Verdi. Mr. MnlArd, u.
Doiworth and Chor ls.
pue,to, al Would That, Ny Love" Aendelssoha-ooi-
worth's Band.
Patriotic Song 'Viva America Mlard.. Mr.. NIlard
Full Chorus "Star Banged Banner Key.
eand ieadei ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mr.. Harvey Dodsorth.
director. Mr.. Harrison Mlisrd
new song, written by II. hilard, and humoroGsy
describing the adventures OF the Seventy fret the
march Annapolis also introduced during the per
formsnce, and repeatedly encored The musical &c ON
psbments of the performers and exquisite p,ensss
with which the guests received the theme Of
universal prase. Lieut.. Hart, who ed the Pres
deut into Hail. Serg,an Oakley especially st!n
guisbed themselves by their unrng atentions u the
attendance.