Year: 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, T.
four p NJ she had moved but little from the position
which she was rst seen, and night she still
think that she was ashore which we hardly believed
probable, or that abe had anchored for some
70 us unknown About seven O'Clock fishing smack
arrived, with Lieut. Hunter United States Navy. and
Lieut. Essex Porter Of tho First artillery, United States
army, who reported the Richmond ashore Maryla
shoa about sixteen miles 10 the eastward Of this place.
She grounded when running along the line Of white water
which marks the Florida Reef about three occk in the
AFTERNOON, or when sne hrst from this point,
and was steaming about eight knots at tho time which
caused her bows to into eleven eet water when
she was drawing sixteen Immediately on receipt of the
news the Owasco, Lieut.. Commanding Guest, got up
steam, and taking in tow the lighter Gpsy TO
the scene OF the disaster and she could be got
ready tho steamer Philadelphia also left 10 give all posi-
bic aid During the night the wind kept increasing from
the southeast, and as daylight fearful the
Richmond would leave her bones ON the reefs Of
Florida, for the weather gave every promise OF a
gale. Every spyglass On the island was watching
her. and all the lookout towers had persons
locking In the direction OF the vessel which could be
distinctly seen from any emnence the Key. Between
twelve and one O'Clock the joyful announcement came
that she was afoat; after she could be seam
ing rapidly down the Gulf in course Of hours
was safely anchored in the harbor looking but little the
worse for


It appears that during the night they succeeded in
getting ono Of her heavy bower anchors aserp and
the cable hove taut At daylight the Owasco arrived and
placed the schooner Gypsy alongside, and the ship
at ightened Of ten of her heavy guns shot, she'll
nc. AS the tide made flood the cable again taut,
Us par ready for the rising tide. and the result awaited
with the greatest anxiety. At tho hands went to
dnner. While they at the meal the ship felt
70 be moving, when they were at called deck,
the capstan bars manned with will, and in few
minutes more the good old ship again adoat. The
scene the ship hove of the coral most
citing Cheer upon cheer from the Of the Richmond,
Owasco and Philadelphia rent the air. The officers could
TO be seen in all imaginable attitudes. some shaking
hands, others embracing. and it was subject Of hearty
congratulaon all around that the Richmond safc


After being afoat, the anchors picked
up and the ship was soon steamng towards our port
She found not to leak drop, although she had
thumped very heavily while ashore examination OF
her bottom since her arrival here by experienced divers
proved her TO be but little injured Some of her copper
is rubbed OF and her keel little chafed Beyond this
the injury sustained amounts to nothing So little, in fact,
that Captain Alden remarked to me that If there
dry dock at this place, and the ship could be put in
thorough repair in days. he would wait do it,


most gratifying to think that both the Pensacola
tanning damage of serious nature. IL they
specially favored for it seldom happens that
sci goes ashore anywhere between this point and Cape
Florida without being condemned needing repairs Of
q very extensive character.


The 22d Of February, 1862, will always be day
membered by the inhabitants Of Key West. In the
morning. half past nine O'Clock the troops now here
were drawn up the parade ground at the Barracks
when washington's Farewell Address to the army
read to them after which thoy had street parade At
noon salute Of thirty -four guns fired from Fort
Taylor, and one OF twenty from the Pensacola. In
sack races, &C., and ending with chase for creased
pig. Nearly every one on the Key present and en-
Joy cd the sport amazingly.


Yesterday we had arrival Of an English schooner
from Tampico, bringing as passengers number OF per-
sons-among them several United States soldiers who
were taken prisoners in Texas.


To-day portion OF the troops being inspected by
General Brannan, and tomorrow the remainder will
have pass through the same ordeal understand the
General very in his inspections; am in
clned think many win be found wanting for many Of
the men have evidently been recruited without any at
tention having been paid to their physical condition IL
is folly to Keep here who untitled stand the
climate They only food for disease, without being
of any use whatever and am confident all such will be
at once sent hcme where they should mover have been
permitted TO leave.


understand chat Major Hill has been detached from
this post and ordered North for duty the Potomac
He win leave by the next vessel from this port. His de-
partpre from this place will be much regretted BY all who
Know hum for ne mas no enemies ne Is most admirably
and gentle in his manners, he is at the time firm
and determined and understands perfectly how TO deal
with many OF the to be found In this place.


All unite in wishing him future prosperity and happi
ness, and position in our regular army such as his SOL
disrly qualities admirably fit him for.


FxpRuARY 25. 1862


The steamer Philadelphia (transport for Fort Pcksns
and Ship Island and the United States steamer Pensacola


for Ship Island direct sailed yesterday The latter


ing great credit the First Lieutenant, Mr. f. A. Roe,
and all the officers attached TO her. will not be cng
before this ship VIII Dc & heard ara from, from making marx
Pensacola and have every confidence that will be


far wrong my estimation Of the ship and all on board
Of her. Four nner ships than the Hartford Brooklyn
Pensacola and Richmond cannot be found 10 any navy OF
the world and they operate together against any
point assisted they will Be BY swarm or mortar
cessfully oppose them. ave shall what shall ees
in . very little time hence and look for operations
during the coming three months that will prevent the
necessity OF England, France any other Power
ferng to break the bIockadea least far Gulf
II is the intention Of General Brannan Ilearn 10 re.
at oil the shrubbery the island, except
such lie within the city limits This is excellent


the swarme Of mosquitoes which in summer render
life here almost uncomfortable They bad enough now
What they would be August and September were all
the Hees on the Island allowed to remain, ! cannot


Yesterday. through the politensss Of Lieutenant
Queen commanding the "Blue Division" OF Pcrter's
mortar feet. was permitted to accompany him on
tour Of inspection OF the different vessels comprising his
DIVISION Before We started % signal We, made for general
ofcers and exhibited much greater proficiency in
the exercise OF great guns than supposed they would
from the short time they had been in the service had
the opportunity Of witness ng the mortar drHl These
terrible engines OF warfare were handled with
pdity truly astonishing and witnessed the rapidly


with which they could be loaded and fred shuddered
wished IL might never be my fate TO be enclosed
within the wallis Of any fortress no matter how strong


might that would be subjected to the re Of these truly
irresistible affairs. H this feet Of mortar vessels
ever placed position within range Of any Of the works
on our Southern coast the fort must fall. Southern
any other chivalry will be unable TO stand against them
and will once more witness stampede equal, if not
superior 70 Port Royal


Lieutenant Queen Is untirng in his exorons to bring
squadron its proper standard before the arrival
Of the other officers. AL the vessels here but
two, and they may arrive at any moment Lieutenant
Breese commanding the White division, who arrived


here yesterday In the Horace Besles, regret to say
quite sick He is however, today much better, and
in hopes few days more will see him restored 10
perfect health Commodore Porter is due IN the
Harriet Lane, but as close this letter has not been
ported in sight from any Of ookouts He will In all
probability, be here tonight or during tomorrow.
KEY West, Feb 81 1862.
clones in the WeatAer-Heaoy Sqvalt-Arriuol of the


United States Veseh Boitidoe, Kineo and Kenneteot-


Arrival Of Slocp karoard wth Forty fire Bales Of Coon
pr.e to the United States Steamer Seiota-Cdps Of the
Steamer Magnolia, eih fun Cargo Of Cotton, BY The
United States Ships Brooklyn and South Cdrolina--A
tsmpts Of herEn0iner 10 Bow Up her Boilers HIS Suce-
BIsws Himself Up-No Great Loss-Whatto do wiM Per.