Year: 1862

tho barracoons that were erected the accommodation
Of the captured Africans while this island. The arms
Of this regiment the musket and they remain in
boxes in the ships hold but will be served to tho men in
few days.


Twas favorabv struck with the ne appearance Of tho
mon Of which this regiment Is composed. They present
an excellent appearance, and appear accustomed
to the drl than those Of the Nnteth Possibly they
have had longer time and opportunity to perfect
themselves cannot say much for the cleanliness o.
the men Of either regmen but every allowance must be
made for ten days shipboard. Ihope that they
are here in warm climate, whore there is plenty Of
salt If not fresh water they will endeavor by free
soap water and clothes brushes to bring themselves
par with the regulars in respect to cleanliness and
soon equal them In drl and discipline also. As
the camps fairly regulated will visit thom and will
then be better able to form opinion than now.


Tho Ninety first regiment has boon fortunate
than the Ninctieth in regard to sickness am informed
by tho surgeon Of the former that he has lost none and
has but ten the sick list and they Of very light
character while tho latter lost sea- since
they arrived here and have number yet on the sick
list, but all in fair way TO recover. The names Of
those who died here George Adams and Dewoy c. Ly
man their disease typhoid pneumonia. They were both
buried with military honors in the graveyard the
barracks The sick here in the Marine Hospital,
building adapted for the purpose, and occupying Of
the most healty and delightful positions the island
They will be wo cared for and will no doubt be speedily
ft for duty.


BY the arrival OF the Zouave we hear Of an unfortu
nate between tho United States steamer Hunts
Friday tho 10th nst OF Mobile bar. appears that
there was dense fog at the tmo when tho Huntsville
discovered the Ktatnny close aboard OF her. Not know
ing her character and supposing her to be prvatecr
from her rg-sc Is three niasted schooner-the Hunts
vile opened fire upon her, which returned by the
Ktanny as her captain supposed the Huntsville to be
aConcderaae Several shots exchanged before the
mistake discovered-I am rojoCcd TO say without
Loss Of e Or damage 70 either vessel give this report
both vessels after the affair." Possibly the official
may make some change in it.


at ship Island and Fort Pickens, which it must
necessarily be until more forces arrive. II will be
month or six weeks suppose, before any important


The appearance the large body troops now Oh tho
island, with the report that many more coming
has had most salnary effect upon those know to be
scccssoniss They appear feel that their chance is
at an cnd-that the United States intsnd TO hold aud
forty the place against all Consequently they
sec lie necessity of conducting themselves in proper
manner and putting the best face possible The whole
affair. Still, hope this may not save them from til,
punishment they justly deserve for their conduct in the
first Of our difficulties. Ireocc TO hear, as does every
loyal the island that Brgadisr General Brannan
coming to command the volunteers this post. As
commander here OF the regulars when Florida secoded
he is we'll acquainted with tho sayings and donss Of all
the residents Of Key West and knows who and who
trtst ana have doubt that all Will meet their just
reward


have had several copies Of the New York Tribune
handed me by persons who have spoken in regard
to letters appearing that pa;e from Key West
respondent, IN which the character Of s. james ior,
OF this place has been very severely, and from what
eatn unJustly commented upon. did not doom 1t
ut first TO speak Of the matter but much has
been brought to my notice. and such satisfactory proof
been given me by really loyal people, that am
peIicd justice TO Mr. Flor, to pronounce The ca gcs
contained in the letters OF the Tbaes correspondent in
which Mr. Flor is represented as secessionist
and cneiny VI tho government, as being totally
without foundation 20 not deem /. nec;s.
sary TO say moro than this at p.esont,
but II the proof Is required will be happy to r-
niSh and cDuiile when he'd. l. bo
bat little :eishcd By The pc making tie cag ior
it na reflect more upon himself than Ia ina ines and
show to the world his reasons for saying what did


10 slch extent has secession bJcn and Is carried
in this place. that in the Service Of the Episcopal
church meInbers Of the congregation have been obssr,
10 close their prayer books when prayers offered or
ths presi Of the Utod States Ii tAis feeling
red ato the house of God, and men, iesors of re
gion, choose 10 behave in manner d ec!iy contrary
to their professions, what expect from hea
other occasonsy We must not expect them any
value ON the oath they take OF allegiance To tbs United
States; but on the contrary, becye them to be the
secret enemies o. the government and all that appetans
10 It.


The loyal residents of Key West wore much pleased ,
whom tho Connecticut arrived 20 accome their fell
citizen Judge Marvia OF the UtcI States Court. The
JGdEe returns, after short visit 10 the North
his OF usefulness ut this places and IL Is sitsac
know that whatever comes before him judciaily
gladly release the innocent The guilty will certainly
pay the penalty Of their msdemesnogs. The Judgc
thoroughly understands maritime law that but few, il
will escape the miserable qbbics set by toso
who violate laws, AM prize arriving really
guilty feel assured It's chance OF escaps pccss
il judge irwin the case which he alone can do


Twas regarding tho character of the for
t1cations being constructed this iand Ius .cai
OF temporary sand batteries they to be permanent
martelo Of large size, and mounting very heavy
guns IL s evident the government Is beng arogse
the fact that Key Wes; the important post In the
Gull OF Mexico and that IL must be placed la condition
beyond the reach OF accident large garrison will no
doubt always be kept here not only Tor the safety OF the
place but TO rapidly to any other pont in the Gulf
where they may be waited Had Eagand Instead the
United States, been ths owner OF key West, IL would
long since have been second Gibraltar Maa, and
would have eccty occurred the navigation Of the rlf
OF Florida appears 10 have been the policy tho Unit
ted Statcsto underac the vauo OF tho important
points and expend large Sums those Of secondary
consideration. The money thrown away the cnsaco-
la Navy Yard should have been expended for tho
purpose here; IL had been, shoad now DO rcaping
the benefit Of it, where's des royipg at Pensacola
that which cost much time and money construct
and which has been heretofore OF comparatively little
use Key West, until lately has been hiraiy known;
many In fact the majority at the North never knew OF
there being such place In the United States. Now is
familiar TO every one and carn how Of tho
important points to Ms in tho present war has been
neglected and las over by tho government However,
when consider the government we nave had, the
neglect not be wondered at for their policy
TO keep 1t in n dcfencesss condition.


IL singular circumstance that while the property Of
Asa H. Tt has been seized by tho government that Of
man by the Of Milranan has been pc. mitted
main the hands Of the agents family CT the
This Muranan Is in the rebel army a captain and
was the rst u hoist the rebel flag and with
seven guns besides this, understand he scnt impu
don't ssago TO the commander Of Fort Taylor demand


ing that tho flag should be sauted by that post His pro-
perty consists Of Of the best houses the Key built
Tor hotel and situated nthc best part OF the city, and


IL admirably adapted for government oces II should be


taken possession Of at for that purpose. The family
OF Muranan still occupy II, ard part Is rented by them
for stores. This should not be permitted for no (ul
ranan) is indirectly receiving the beneht thereof and at
the s,ne time Is In arms against tho government


think II would be OF great advantage 10 our govern
ment 20 send here several hundred OF the many
bands their possession, for the purpose OF aiding


In the construction Of public works Many negroes are
now employed at high wages whose owners are tho 60
vornmcnts worst enemies, and who depending upon
their employment for subsistence This should not be;
have many coltrabands 10 spare who at present
burden and who could be used hero TO advantage Here
b tho proper place for them and they should be sent at
to tho employment Of the property Of
who, while they are growing fat on Uncle Sam, boast
that thoy are his enemy.


Tc are hourly expecting tho arrival of the Florida
some other vessel from Cedar Keys, and In hopes
that may have news OF their occupation by forces
IL Ia thuo they were In possession the event Of


sickly season in the Gulf IL must be the naval and
military ,tepot for hospital have before spoken ON
this subcc but Its Importance Is great that refer To-
il again an examination Of its locality will show how