The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-27

have no doubt the Confederate rebels wond run any risk
to get small schooner with and munitions OF war
into their dominons, and practice the most cute spec
mems Of smuggling Even with the fleet we nave now
here--the koanoake vandalia and gunboat senhoe-st
present., am satisfied small coasng vessels could, OF
n dark night, and am not but even In the day
time, come out of Charleston harbor but do not think
Confederate Point, which the writer speaks o. Ia doubt
less Hatteras inlet where fired upon about three
weeks ago. an account OF which sent you at the time
Since then some OF our gnboats have been quite near
the shore, but were not troubled 1t Is however, as
being an important entrance 10 Pamlco and AbeHmrle
Sounds, point Of much interest and only surprised
that our government does not p0y more attention TO 10
From there vessels can direct to Norfolk via the Dis
NAL Swamps; and If had my say would occupy the
Point with Union troops possible and keep vesselof
there TO protect them carry them of If necessary
The Point Is barren strip OF sand beach, many miles
and with good sand battery with long range red guns
would be mpregnabe Fortress Monroe from an at
tack ehor by land or water from tho Confederate troops
and by holding II would give rebel friends mighty
sight Of uneasiness This Is my programme.
UNITED STATES STEAM FRGAIE ROANOKE,
Osp CHARLESTON, August Ia, 1851 J
s7os Of Truce Sen. Out From Charleston to Our Fse-The
British Consul Visits Commodore Pendcrwas--Specu'o
tioas the visit-A Storm off the Coast-Capure Of q
Rebel Vessel and Crcsc-A Good Haul, dc.
This afternoon have had change from the monoto-
nous routine OF the past two weeks About three O'Clock
small steamer coming towards from Charles
ton, with flag Of truce flying from her head As
she neaed the English ensign could BIO made out at her
Flagstaff the bow Our third cutter manned, and,
with Flag Lieutenant Todd, went out to meet her. The
steamer within tho reach OF guns and appeared
like neat trim little craft. Her Cecie, and
was formerly engaged in trade between this port and Sa
vannah In Shore She Is no doubt the steamer that ran
IN close to land morning early last week and went
nto Charleston
The Cecle had On board the British Consul, Mr. Robert
Bunch, and other gentleman, supposed to be the
Vice Consul, II. p Walker the former Of whom POI
litey requested by Lieutenant Todd TO accompany him
to the flag Officer but the latter respectfully refused
the honor The Consul, In full Dress with an immense
quantity of silver lace on his coat military chapean
sword and an insignia Of honor his breast, came on
board, amid all the honors usually shown visters Of his
distinction and bad an interview with Commodore Pen
degrast OF about thirty minutes duration. lie gen.
teinan OF line personal appearance, with graceful,
cheerful manner In his movements and conversation and
conducted himself as if he felt perfectly NJ ease and at
home on board our ship. His quick Keen eye glanced
hurredy at our decks as he passed up and down tho
ladder, and remarked "we had ane vessel" What the
purror of his visit is not known but Is Is conjcc
tured it had reference to some English ship being allow
ed to depart from the port of Charleston. He left
board package Of dispatches, but for whom destined
unable to learn. His visit Of short dura
ton. In tho meantime the Cecile lay OF short
distance from and her Majestys represen
tative again transferred her. she al got u
reach Of our guns the saucy seceshes hauled down the
flag OF truce and run in its place the rebel Confederate
rag II was piece Of impudenco that would have done
Is brass than ice, it little too much for our
be jackets. Sch universal expression OF Indignation
have seldom heard and could the here have their
way, that flag would have down If there had been
any virtue in ten inch'pivot guns.
There quite party Of Southcrners on board the
Cccie watching the movements Of airs-dOubtless
Il the press gang from the slow coach establishments OF
the Mercury and other papers among thembut the5 kept
themselves TO their credit within the cabins Tho crew
consisted mainly ID negroes large, bniy two listed fed
lows that Of tho boats remarked to me ooSed
ns they had been fed on fat beef shut the
big devils" continued he: "why, three Of
the lazy iubbers could not hold on to rope
that of our las had hand to-" As tho Cecile left
could notice with our glasses the crowd on board
VI her, as distance lent enchantment to the view as
scnlblc tho guards OF the upper deck Through the
courtesy Of tho Consul two Charleston papers
cred on board, glimpse Of onc-tho MncuryI caught
fox few Moments. Il refreshing. assure you.
after dcarth Of news for two weeks. The most impor
ant piece OF information Iobseryed was suggestion in
communication, 10 which tho Mercury referred in
editorial OF the OF orpcdocs aud sub marine Internal
machines along the coast TO blow up our ships and gun
boats. Peasant to think of this. Also circular signed
by ME most important commercial aud business men
recommending to planters that they keep their crop at
home and not send 1t to market. There was rnmor
also Published that two English iron stool clad
had been purchased, and would be of the coast.
One from reading the sheet, would naturally suppose,
since tho Manassas affair and the visit of Prince Napoleon
10 Richmond that tho Southern confedcracy If al
ready acknowledged by the English and French, would
be in tie course OF a fow days
What tho object OF the visit of her Maestys rerresen-
tativo rs before said unknown but there all
kinds OF conecros from the wardroom TO the forecas
ABOUT IN one Dtig correct as
the other OF one thing am saiisiied-it was tor 40
good purpose TO for II Is well known that both
the Consul at Norfolk and at Charleston warmly sympa
hize with the Southern confeeracy II may have been
to find somo fault with the nccency of tho blockade
Admiral Mine has done at New Orleans and further
down the coast but even with all its incfIcierCy the
English steamers Racer and Gladiator, both OF
which have been towering along the shore here for some
time have found it impossible TO gain admission either at
Norfolk Charleston savannah The first named place
the Gladiator begged permission of Commodore Stringham
visit but firmly refused and the other two the
have watched with eager eyes 10 snip INTO IL the hi'ck
AIDE is not eectaa en0egh TO keep milwaukee, enterprise
in the way Of small craft II at all events prevents Nj
Bulls vessels from displaying their coors TO the rebc
SOutherners.
AUGUST II, 1861
The excitement Of the visit Of the little steamer had
scarcely died away the afternoon above spoken Of
when in company with the Seminole, up anchor and
steamed away until eight O'Clock at night when again
came to anchor the Fishing Banks, about twelve miles
from where had been lying Some attributed the sud
den NOV emcnt the visit Of the Consult bat before mid
night furious Of wind and in that made
o,d ship rock terribly, which was sufficient expiana
uon for sudden departure. Hero lay rolling and
tossing tho sea- the Seminole short distance from us,
until morning, when much to qualification, dis
covered tho Harriet Lane had gained during the night
She brought large mail bag, with dates TO the 10th
And horc cA mo say, among both officers and crew, Of
al the newspapers received, is hooked for with
Interest than the iERfAD They write their friends
"Look TO tho HERALD for record Of whereabouts for
there you will find it quicker than yon get It from US,
and all other naval affairs, particularly VIVA,
is going in the blockating squadron. Could
Broadway ncwsboy, with an ample supply
If Hm,ADs drop board he would reap rich harvest
FTty Is rrice to Offer fox No newspapers
IN New York, OF in tho world, p blisaGs more aaen
TIC history Of Our naval affairs. Tho Lane, after remain
ing with Ms few hours left for Sarannnh when shl
goes to tho ST. Lawrence TO get some illnesses to *
used the Of tho prvateer pirates captured from
tho Prebo, who arc now ON trial Mt Philadelphia.
Last night about nveo'clock, sail was re4orteaahcad
the Storm which confined with considerable fury
would occasionally clear the strange sail would lie seen
hOietpd anchor did the Seminole
nd abont eight o'cIGck boat from tho lat,a vesc
boarded our prize. she proved 10 be dminutve htt
affair called le Albion loaded with assorted cargo
sSar, rum, Tolasses, SCARS bananas, lines, &c, from
| Cmdcnas, Cuba, bound tor the Southern ports Whe,
lrst taken out Of her Of yo nothing could b.
learned. Her papers were not to be found but the
| morning small Fishing line found trailing asern
and attached TO II Tin box containing the ship'
papers. She was cleared for Wilmington, n c. but TN
| old captain, who is old coast pilot whom our po
| says no knows sach, says no did not car
what port he entered rs long az he got in The cargo