The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-26
Arrival of the Steam Sloop-of-War
San JacintO at Boston.
The Rebel Prisoners, Ministers Mason and Sill
dell, Transferred to Fort Warren.
Preparations to Receive Com. Wilkes Atten-
tons to the Officers Of the Vessel
In Account Of the Cruise.
Ovation to Capt. Wilkes and Officers by
the Solid Men Of Boston,
OUR FORT WARREN CORRESPONDENCE.

Arrival Of the Rebel Commissioners at Fort Warre-De-
scripton Of the F0rt-Condition Of The PrisonerS-Taeir
Quarters and Mode of Life-7he Quarters Of Messrs
Mason and Slidel-Tneir Roons-Ho,o They are to Ness
DC, dc.
To-day the long expected frgae, having on board the
two arch traitors Mason and Sdel arrived in this har
bor and she had cast anchor the
TENDER the May Queen went alongside FOR the purpose Of
transferring the Southern gentlemen TO their winter
quarters But few preminaries stood between the ol-
GERS Of the army and the navy, and in few minutes
the prizes with their baggage safely board Of the
tender and their way to tho fort On landing full
guard was drawn up and company Of troops marched
with them into the fort Nothing Of marked Importance
TRANSFERRED The traitors did not seem to relish the keen
air so different from that of tho balmy South
On entering the fort those "who had gone BEFORE"
charged with similar crimes stood around to witness the
humiliation of their workers in this unholy rebellion
Owing to the strctness with which the officers in charge
OF the post obey their orders in relation to vsers to
the fort but little DO learned from observation. and
consequently, am unable TO give full details of this
interesting episode of history as could WISH Suffice II
TO say that Messrs Mason and sdell both in safe
keeping, and will be cared for far better than they do
serve
Fort Warren is situated Governors Island in Bos
ton harbor and about miles from the CITY, The
island first bore the Of "Conants Island" II was
demised to Governor Winthrop in 1882, and for many
years afterwards known the "Govcrnor's Gar
denn large portion of it still remains in the posses
sion OF James Winthrop ESQ., the remainder being that
portion which conveyed to the United States for the
purpose Of erecting the work known Fort Warren
It's situation is eminently commanding, and vessels
to pass up the harbor must pass within short
range of its guns The work has two tiers Of gunsone
in csscmatcs the other en- barbeNe. The guns the
classmates eght-inch seacoast coumbads, and the
barbctte guns range from 2poundcrs eightnch shell
guns.
The post is in command Of Colonel Dmmck, United
States artillery, officer who, by his foresight and 10y
atty saved Fortress Monroe from falling into the hands
of the rebels The garrison consists Of four compa
of the Twenty fourth Massachusetts Volunteers The
garrison will, however, be changed in the course Of q
few days. when it will be somewhat increased. large
number Of tho heavy guns Of tho fort now in posi-
ton and artisans and laborers very busy in putting
it in a complete state Of defence.
At present there hundred and twenty political
prisoners, between fifty and sixty rebel officers and
six hundred prisoners OF confined in the fort On
Thursday last tho number increased by the arrival
OF two officers and twenty five soldiers who taken
prisoners in the night attack on Santa Rosa Island
The soldier prisoners Of are quartered on tho
northern side Of the FORT in the fine stone barracks
which have been built for the garrison.
These have considerable liberty allowed them,
and portion of the parade ground is set aside for their
Their cooks prepare their ratons by camp fires
located in close proximity to their quarters. Most Of
them seem quite well contened with their treatment
The political prisoners and the rebel army navy on
GERS quartered in the the west side of tho
parade intended for the garrison officers. These ndvid
uas have all subscribed parole of honor in which they
promise not to so upon the ramrarts with the
sentpcs mako any attempt to communicate with the
shore, in person otherwise. Their privileges
pe and such restrictions placed upon them
brave fellows subject TO in Southern prisons Among
the prisoners many officers lately connected with tho
army and navy the United States Before the arrival
or the rebel ministers the following the most
prominent personages confined Observation-Disclosures to
France Faulkner; Ex-Governor Morehcad, Of kentucky
Mayor Brown, OF Baltimore, most perfect counterpart
Of rebel General Beauregard Marshal Kane, Messrs
Howard Cachell and Davis. Police Commissioners of
Baltimore; Parker II. French OF Nicaragua notorcty;
Colonel yer Of Bull run Black Horse cavalry Colonies
Pcgram and Delegnil and Commodore Barron.
The the parade ground during the day quite
animated and full OF interest Men Of all ranks and pro-
essons here thrown together all in greater or less
degree connected with the event which has attracted the
attention OF the whole world and which has caused the
blood Of brothers 10 flow as water group OF naval Of
cers recreant TO their flag and their cath may De
pacing to and fro as il upon the deck Of some noble
sell Many OF the groups enjoy themselves in
conversation while here and there may be little
knots OF persons rather Indifferent but yet you
almost lurking and rcyengeiu fire in their eyes
general thing their personal appearance is not at all
progressing. Seey apparel is by uncommon
and if did not know the character Of tho place he
would be led to think that it asylum for broken
down gentlemen. clean shavcn face Is rarely to be
met with.
Time is passed away by these unhappy mortals in play
ing games Of chance large portion Of the day is spent
in this kind VI amusement and the entire evening Is
spent In the way. AT ten O'Clock the lights put
out, and after that time nothing is heard the
tries regular call Of "All's WE'LL" They allowed
newspapers and to receive letters from their friends but
previous their being delivered TO them they
fully read by officers Of the garrison cannot conclude
the description Of the personnel of the prisoners without
rearking that the soldier prisoners are terribly annoyed
with vemn, and, despite the efforts Of the officers the
evil does not TO diminish
The uuai tcrs selected for the OF tho rebel Commits
sioEers precisely the same those occupied by
the other political prisoners This is few doors
from Colonel Dinmicks IN the same row. or
rather undur the roof The building Of beautiful
New Hampshire granite, the root forming the trcpain Of
the work 1t has but ono story above ground which is
divided into several fine and airy apartments. The base
mcnt contains all tho necessarcs culinary opera
TONS with quarters for servants, &c. Tho largest
are about sixteen feet square, with high ceilings, and
lighted by two large windows. marble mantel adorns
the room and large crate furnishes the convenience
Tor good fire. The furniture Of the room consists Of
a plain Pine table, few camp stools, the baggage
Of the occupants and low wooden bedstead. good
mattress, with pillows Of the material, and
heavy army Blankets make up the furniture of the
To the least the quarters much better than they
deserve As TO living they can mess with their friends
at the rate Of dollar per diem, having all the staple
comforts Of tho market on the table.
If they are given 10 the Of the weed they in
dulgc that taste for smoking is allowed but liquors
prohibited In fact, almos. everything but liberty is
granted TO them.
Owing TO the decision Of the government in relation to
the usage Of political prisoners think that OF these
enoyments will be curtaled until learn that tho
gallant Corcoran and others treated better than they
have been.
Since the arrival Of the rebel commissioners at Fort
Warren, an order has been issued by the War Depart
me allow to land upon the island except those
connected with the garrison or persons in the discharge
OF official duties.
The rebels SAFE and the country thanks the noble
Wilkes for his prompt and fearless action ia this matter
few bold strokes like this and tho death knei Of
the Southern confederacy will be heard far and wdc
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
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From the Boston Post, Nov. 25
After long and stormy passage from New York,
which port she left Monday night last, the steam
soop ofwar San Jacinto, having board those famous
prisoners OF war Messrs. Mason and Sdel has arrived
in our harbo We give below extended account OF the
cruise Of the ship from the time that she left the coast Of
Africa, in August last and embracing full description Of
the seizure OF Mason and Sde until her arrival of Now
port on Wednesday the Goth inst. Many new facts
presented, and full statements given Of matters
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