April 12, 1861; The New York Herald
Naval And Military Movements.
PHILADELPHIA, April 11, 1861.
There is more activity at the Navy Yard. The immediate fitting out of the sloop of war Jamestown has been ordered, which will require a fortnight. Her destination is supposed to be the Brazilian station.
A crew of eight men has been transferred to the steamer Water Witch, which is ready for sea.
All the officers at the yard have been ordered to be ready for active service within ten days, and to report to the frigates Minnesota on the 1st, and the Mississippi on the 13th of May.