The Work On Johnson's Island

The work of eonstructing buildings for the accomniodation of the prisoners to be confined on Johnson's Island uud for the officers and soldicrs who are to have them in charge, is progressing finely. About oue half of the lumber - nearly 400,000 feet - is on the ground, and, in the hands of some sixty nimble workmen, is assuming form, aud buildings are springing up with a rapidity whieh almost uiakes one believe that our friends Gregg and West have discovered the fablcd lamp of Aladdin. Thu store house was enelosed and nearly completed 3'esterduy; one ol the three buildings for officers' quarters was put in readiuess for the roof, and the foundations and floor structure for the remaiuing two laid, and the superstructure nearly framed. Back in the field, gangs of hands were at work on the prisuners barraeks. iSomo were measuring off ground and drivmg stakes; others clearing away the rubbish, digging holes for thu foundations; teaiustors were disdiarging loads of lumber ia piles along the lines, and the carpeuters were scattered along busy with the adze and eaw, fitting it for its place in the structures which in a few days will stand up in iong rows - B miniature city. - ïhose having the matter in charge evideutly believe in the old adaiie of inaking hay while the sun shines. The whole SüCne is oue of bustle aud busy activity.