—We gather from the secular papers the following facts regarding measures for preventing the introduction of ships and other things infected with yellow fever,into the seaports on the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The United States Hospital Marine service, under the direction of Surgeon General J. B. Hamilton, established a quarantine and sent the hospital barge Selden to Hampton Roads for the reception of yellow fever sufferers. Infected vessels were ordered to anchor about six miles out from Ocean Beach and Fortress Monroe, until relieved by the health inspector. The boats were thus brought in plain sight of the many visitors at the resorts,and caused so much uneasiness among them that an appeal was made to Secretary Folger. On consultation with the Surgeon General it was decided to call a meeting of the health authorities of Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Ocean View, Newport News, and Fortress Monroe, to discuss