The New York herald., 1862-03-06
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BY an arrival from Havana This morning we learn that
seven vessels had arrived there in the last egns
having run the Blockade at Mobile and ApaSacncoMs ~
cargoes Of cotton. By these arrivals two thousand nve
hundred bales Of cotton have reached Havana,
,ss e snSc sS Ss What
IS The matter with our immense squadron now ~ sns
Cuff II appears the moro vessels we nave inc ols -
escapes OF rebel vessels have 10 be recorded Ohs
the vessels brings TO Havana Mobile papers OF the otn
inst by which hear Of the continued success OF our
arms in Kentucky Mobile they appear TO be In great
saTm the citizens are called upon 70 their business
and repair 10 their posts defence OF the ciy. and we
have the qualification o. knowing 'has sne ions .. Inc on
], win be more before many more weeks pass over
thsr heads. -
brigade arrive, hope that instant possession OF Apaa
chacola will be taken and then will have 70 hear
by almost every arrival from Havana Of vessels having
escaped from that port. All OF Western Florida should
possession in less than six weeks from this time
and in little while longer the entire State if not von
tary by force OF be back in the Union where her
citizens may depend she will remain, matter how
much they may wish to the contrary.
We hear that the tag ship Hartford remained In Ha-
vana last evening. In all probability the Flag Officer
found his presence there Of Importance than he
imagined and detained in consequence. The pre-
few days, has long been needed and will be Of advan
tage TO cur cause The Cubans OF the mpr sssion
that larger vessels had all been destroyed by the
Confederates and that we were depending almost entirely
merchant steamers for menof-war Seeing the
Hartford may change their opinion and blue flag OF
Flag Oncer at her mizen may cause them to think we
have still TO attend 10 interests in foreign
ports.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to the loyal ladies
Of this place for their kindness to sick soldiers now
in the hospital They have visited and at times sent
very articles for their comfort which they
could not otherwise havo 0bainea 1t very pleasant
record facts Of this kind and am hopes the fam
lies and friends OF those who sick will this para
graph for they will then know how well those dear to
them cared for by the generous and sefsaerifcng
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the New York Volunteers TO tender his thanks to the
ladies referred TO above for their generous
in aid Of those fellows under his charge Their
assistance has been Of much avail in bringing his patients
10 rapid convaescence and the men will always remem
Der the kindness shown them by these ladies with ate
full hearts.
The prize schooner Emma, alias Onward, sold this
morning. together with her furniture and stores by j. C.
Capp Esq United States Marshal for the Of 81 075
This fair price, considering that her sails and
the interior of the cabin destroyed by the fire that
lately occurred beard. Her cargo will be sold
until the latter part Of next week Two more of the bomb
feet-or they are called here, "bummers''-have ar
rived viz the Aretta and Ardetta Several Of them
this morning exercising their batteries and they have
been inspected by Lieutenant Commanding Guest, who
pronounces them all in very good condition.
We had yesterday some excellent practice with the
eight inch siege howitZer used mortar-t fired
at an elevation OF forty 1--WE degrees on solid bed The
projectile thrown distance Of but little short OF
three miles, Its time Of fight being twenty eight seconds
When the small charge used (three pounds considered
the range Obtained ia was very great although but little
the superntendence Of Brevet Major Haskin First art
lery.
residents OF Key West who have not heretofore hosted
the Stars and Stripes over thei1 stores and dwelling
houses SINCE they were COMPELLED 70 lower the ssars
This is very good move their part but is rather late
TO be received with the grace it would have boon had
rather earlier II has the appearance Of trying to
concilae General Brannan account Of his knowing all
the facts concerning them. However, 1t is an improve
ment which trust may be lasting The day after TO-
pnnrrc usil hQ nj
immortal Washington and il the hosting Of the "Sars
and Stripes" is not universal on that OCCASION will feel
that hosting them when General BrauEan arrives
is only for the purpose above mentioEed
although the evenings and nights are cool and delightful
TO be delighted at the change Of climate Their conduct
has been excellent. have not seen heard Of one
case Of disogdery CONDUCT snss Their arrival
KEY wksT Feb. "a, 1862.
Arrival Of dc Steamer Philadelphia with GenaalJ. H.
BraNnan and SseG-Laxdino Of General Brasnan--
Salute from Fht Taysor-Neos by tie Philadeiphia-
Hosting the stars and Srpss-Operatioms in the NeU
Deportment-9he Camps-New Barracks-Nep Provost
AarsAol and Increase of the Guard-A Steamer Ashore
Proves tobstAs United States Seamer Richmond-Ansiy
on Her Account-Ker Getting Aoat-Roo II seas Accom-
plisAed-Amousa Of Injury she Receiced-TOeny second
Of Fsraary-Parods OF the Arrival
Of Refugees from Zampioo-Agjor Hal--Saiiing cf
TIC PAiladelphio and Pensacola-Cltartn0 the Aland-
Amusens~ts-Inspectson c5thS Mortar Fleet, &C., dc.
About eight O'Clock on the morning Of the 21st inst
steamer was reported in sight 10 the eastward by the
lookout in the cupoa Of the Russell House and she
turned the buoy into the main ship channel your
respondent, with many Others took up line Of march
for the government wharf 10 await her arrival When
she in sight clear Of Fort Taylor there much
speculation 10 what steamer IL was but, for myself,
was not ps Doubt eon recognized the old Phladsl
pha, sAd by the time she had lot 60 her anchor was,
through the kindness OF friend leaning his boat along
side and the first, believe, 10 welcome GeneraJ NJ
Hrannan TO the headquarters Of his department. The
General looks and is remarkably well, much better,
think than when saw him last st this place, three
years since He appeared be much pleased at reach
ing his destination and at being more among fami
liar faces clothed with power TO control all the
land and prove the determination Of governmsu.
10 hold the place against all enemies.
As soon as the Philadelphia hauled into the wharf
General disembarked and. with his staG pro.
cseded TO the Russell House. where quarters had been
provided until the officers quarters at the barracks
could be cleared for their reception. As the Gsneral
landed, . salute was fred from Fort Taylor. Beyond
this there was no public reception, as he desired his
landing to be without any demonstration whatever.
The Philadelphia brings dates from New York to the
18th inst, confirming the news we have heard via
Mobile regarding the victories in Kentucky and also the
Of the Burnside expedition in the capture Of
Roanoke Island. So much good news never before
received in Key West during twenty -four hours II
amusing 10 the rush for papers in the FIRST place.
and then the handshakns and congratulations among
loyal people, while poor "sscssh looked, with faces
about "a feet, feet and half two feet long,, the
last friend they possessed On earth had departed.
n h. sftnpno NJ hc al nxor a
stan visited the barracks and present at dress
parade Of one Of regiments This regiment is the
crack Of the BRIGADE and must confess that IL s
Justly entitled 70 all the praise can bsstow upon it.
do not hesitate 10 say that in every respect exces
any volunteer regiment have seen and is not in.
fsror to any Of the regulars in Washington during
last summer. Thoir camp 10 beautifully located, ad-
joining the barracks among thick growth Of shrub
berry. Every tent s covered BY Q grove OF its own,
and has air Of perfect comfort around M Their
parades the resort Of all Key West and am glad to