The New York herald., 1862-02-10

ADDITIONAL FROM PORT ROYAL.
Arrival Of the SlOOp.of-War Savannah
and Frigate st. Lawrence.
INTERESTING FROM TYBEE ISLAND.
Heavy Armament Of the st.
Lawrence.
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AFFAIRS AT PORT ROYAL.
SANITARY STATE OF THE VESSELS.
&c. &C., 10.

Tho United States frigste 81. Lawrence, fifty guns
Commander II. Y. Purviance, whose arrival here on
Saturday afternoon has already reported in the
HERALD, Is anchored far out In the wallabout bay
opposite the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Tho ST. Lawrence mounts on her spar deck eighteen
6Spounders, and her main deck thrty-two
32pounders--a very formidable armament
Before the St. Lawrence left Port Royal the general
opinion prevailed that attack would be made on Fort
Pulaski; but nothing decisive had been agreed on when
she sailed
The rebels in South Carolina are described as being in
most wretchsd state. bordering ors starvation. Their
ships, or what they term their vessels called by
the Union blockadng squadron mosquito boats On
the day before the ST. Lawrence sailed three OF
these mosquito vessels actually sailed between the
blockadng squadron both sides. and succeeded
In passing through without sustaining any injury They
are now, however, SO completely hemmed in that
they cannot be reinforced provisioned Thero
signs that blow on extensive SCALE about to be
struck by our forces. The St. Lawrence brings many
mementoes FROM Port Royal Of which not the least unin
ersstng are four swine and two dogs with their young
On her hcmeward voyage the rigate experienced ve-
ry severe weather. but casualties occurred and her
officers and crew are in excellent health.
Tho object OF her visit to this port yet definitely
KNOWN but it supposed that when she is fully stored
with fresh provisions and ammunition she will receive
orders TO rejoin the blockadng squadron.
The sanitary state of the ship excellent
worthness is not in the slightest impaired.
Tho first rate sloop-otwar Savannah, Commander John
s. Missrocn, now lying at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is
the object of much attraction so many parties on
Saturday afternoon avaed themselves Of the opportunity
OF paying her visit in rowing boats and going board
that became necessary to prohibit the extension of
privilege from the fact that Of her crew are
Iborng under the effects Of scurvy stated yes
terday's HERALD.
This however in no way prevents tho active perform.
ance OF duty by the healthy portion Of tho men, and
Saturday evening" her sails and top gaants spread
out to dry, whilst her decks underwent thorough
cleaning. ief
Commander Missrcon with First Lieutenant Johnston
and the other officers using all diligence to have the
vessel ceansed purified and reted for active service
Her armament will be duly attended to, to have
properly strengthened for future service. On Satur
day last large lighter, with powder and other
terial, lay alongside to be transhpped in due
Her commissariat will also receive due attention
tits gratifying TO state that even since the short time
Of the avanhshs arrival here those who ndsposed
on board beginning to evnce symptoms OF renewed
health and vigor and with due attention and the
which is being bestowed upon the sick is TO be
hoped that they will be ready their duties
in tho fr igate.