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successfully launched on Thursday, one
week ago to-day.
The "two hundred and forty-sixth
day of the siege" is chronicled ;is the
quietest that the city lias known for a
lone time Nnt n. alioll wiia thrown nfc
the town, and not a gun was fired at any
of the hostile batteries which bristle
around the entrance of the harl>or.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
The Richmond papers, of March 1 Oth
announce the presence of a Yankee gunboat
and two transports, on York River,
near West Point, and state that the object
of their visit has not yet been ascertained.
The Fayetteville Observer says that
seven Yankee deserters, sent to work on
the mines near that place, re-deserted on
the nicrht of their arrival, and that five of
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them have been recaptured.
The Richmond Sentinel alludes to Col.
Dahlgren as having "lately died the
death of a soldier, with the disgrace of a
felon."
The same paper denounces the negligence
which allowed the capture at
Smithville, near the mouth-of Cape Fear
river, of Capt. Kelley, Chief of Engineers
to Gen. Hebert, by a boat load of Yankees,
who slipped up past the forts.
REPORTED CAPTURE OP THE
OUTER DEFENCES OP MOBILE.
Eight deserters arrived at Folly Island,
last Saturday, and reported that Admiral
Farraeut had captured Fort Powell, be
low Mobile, with a garrison of over one
thousand men. At last accounts fropi
Northern sources, Farragut was attacking
that work, with a good prospect of
capturing it, and the expectation of soon
reducing several forts above it.
LATEST NORTHERN NEWS.
Our New York and New England letters
arrived too late for publication in
ttffi. e miftmmti I'liu'iiiiiwi'iaiii nt'ws. 11
Kilpatrick's raid was successful in all
respects except so far as the possible capture
of Richmond may have been anticipated.
His columns penetrated to within
two and one-half miles of Richmond,
when, the enemy having made formidable
preparations for defence, they withi
!?i. ?n i yt ,
circw wiui siiim 1 iu5>?. \jrrcut quuuiiucs
of military stores were destroyed, with
bridges, telegraph wires, &c. Col. Dahl^ren,
a son of the Admiral, and who lost
a leg at Gettysburgh, led a detached column,
and in some severe fighting in King
and Queen county was killed. A portion
of his command was captured. His
Iwxly, according to rebel admissions, was
treated with great indignity, the fingers
were cut off for the sake of the rings, and
after being dragged and kicked about
naked, it was buried without shroud or
coffin.
Lieut.-Gen. Grant is visiting the Army
of the Potomac.
Gen. Sherman's Expedition was very
successful.
The Chesapeake pirates have been released
on technical grounds.
The New Hampshire election resulted
in the re-election of Gov. Gilmore, Rcpublican,
by nearly ">,000 majority.
General Gordon's Trial bv Colt.t<\r
> r?Tf t r \ cnooiol _
^TiAuu.i?< ii oj/uiiui wuii'jiaiuai \s\jilvened
at this Post on Monday, for the
trial of Brigadier-General George P.
Gordon, on the changes of "disobedience
of orders,*5 and " disrespect to his commanding
officer.'* The detail for the
Court is as follows; Brig.-Gen. Rufus
Saxton, President; Brig.-Gen. Alfred II.
Terry, Brig.-Gen. Israel Vogdes, Brig.Gen.
R. S. Foster, Col. Alford, .'kl New
York Volunteers, Lt.-Col. M. R. Morgan,
Lt.-Col. H. R. Jackson and Major Henshaw,
Judge Advocate A large numlicr
of witnesses is to be examined, and the
case promises to be one of unusual interest.
Gen. Gordon appears as his own
counsel.
siuii ur UUBJ luiHi run
PA TUBA F OP BOUNTIES.
General Gillmorc has received the following
Circular Telegram from the War
Department, and has published it for the
benefit of the troops in this Department:
"Commanding General, Department of the
South, Hilton Head, S. C.: Congress has extended
time for payment of the bounties, heretofore
authorized, to first of April next.
"Re-enlisted Veterans will receive them ac
conungiy, 10mat aate. t. m. vincknt, a. a.u."
Expedition to Bull's Bay.?A small
force from Gen. Terry's command sailed
from Stono Inlet a week age yesterday,
for the purpose of making a reconnoissance
of Bull's Bay. This harbor was
the destination originally chosen for the
Dupont-Sherman expedition, and is about
twenty-five miles north of Charleston.
The expedition of last week, comprising
a dozen vessels, from both branches of
the service, entered the Bay and landed
without opposition from the few pickets
in that vicinity. After remaining for
twenty-four hours, sending out several
reconnoitering parties, and accomplishing
the object of their mission, the force returned.
.
Commodore Rowan*.?The promotion
and confirmation by the Senate of the
gallant Captain Rowan, of the New Ironsides,
to the rank of Commodore, is only p
a tardy recognition of his distinguished
services as an officer in our Navy. Since
the beginning ot tins war lie has doubly
earned the honor, to which his previous
years of service alone entitled him. Upon
the Potomac, when that river was vigilantly
blockaded by the enemy?at Roanok(^slan(l^vh(T(Mn^laslwm(^il?I2^,
wor^inh^eputatio^whici^^^Bi I
Stringham gained?and especially before
Charleston, where he now commands, he
has always liorne the part of a true patriot,
a brave officer and a Christian gentleman.
May he long remain at the head of the
South Atlantic Squadron!
Accident at the Ordnance Yard.?
While a party of workmen were engaged
in withdrawing the powder from a 12-lb.
spherical case shot, at the Ordnance
Yard, last Thursday, the shell exploded,
and three men were injured. Their
names were as follows: J. H. Martus,
ordnance sergeant, U. S. Army, severely
wounded in left hand and leg; Robert
Williamson, lately ot Hamilton's Battery,
seriously in left arm and side ; and Con.
Daily, laborer, slightly wounded. Two
or three others were knocked over, but
were not much hurt. That no one amid
the crowd of workmen and bystanders
was killed, may be cohsidered wonderful.
Suspension of Labor at Fort Clinch.
?Owing to the non-appropriation of the
requisite funds by Congress, work has
been suspended upon Fort Clinch, at
Fcrnandina, Fla. Capt. A. F. Sears, who
for the past year has had the direction of
the work, has received orders to " close
im llid o/\non??n w TT!r ^P 1.
uj7 ui& wiivciii. a.113 lauuicia, U1 WUUQ1
there were a large number, have reached
this post and entered the service of the
Quartermaster.
Important to Colored Troops.?The
bill equalizing the pay of soldiers in the
U. S. Army, giving to colored troops the
same pay and allowances that white soldiers
receive, passed the Senate on
Thursday last, by a vote of 31 to G.
Col. M S.. Littlefield, Supt. of the Recruiting
Service for Colored Troops, is j
now here, with money to pay bounties, j
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General Orders, No. 34, in our advertising
columns, prescribes the terms of enrollment,
and it will be seen that ablebodied
colored men who do not volunteer
and take the bounties are to be
drafted.
Dramatic.-?'The Union Theater was
opened on Monday evening, by the Barton
Dramatic Association, composed of
enlisted men in the 48th N Y. regiment.
The initial performance, all things considered,
was a great success. The Association
have incurred much expense, and
U?ye been most indefatigable in their
labors, to fit up a convenient and commodious
theater building; and we are happy
to state that their first entertainment was
patronized by a large, remunerative and
appreciative audience. The building itself
is a wondef; with its large auditorium,
elegant boxes, capacious stage, beautiful
proscenium, varied scenery and extensive
properties. Mr. C. L. Harrison,
Scenic Artist and Costumer, and Mr. A.
J. De Haven, Property Man, deserve
much credit for energy and skill in their
departments. All the arrangements are
admirable, from the ventilating contrivances
to the tbnches on the scenic canvas
which heighten the effect of any theatrirical
representation. It would be unfair
to criticise the evening's performance,
with first-class theatricals in large .cities
as a standard, but we can say with truth
that we have seen professional actors do
far worse with much better facilities, and
.uaver saw mere amateurs, under such
unfavorable circumstances, do so well.
Much of the success is doubtless due to
the experience of Mr. James White, the
Stage Manager, who has the advantage
of a familiarity with the profession, and
manages the stage business exceedingly
well. The performance on Monday night
was introduced by an impromptu but ap
pivuuocu trio tuuipauj o ucoi cnui 10 IU
entertain, returned thanks to several officers,
prominent in their aid to the enterprise,
and detailed some of the circumstances
of the undertaking, in a style not
at all stagy, nor embarrassed, nor affected.
After Gen. Gillmore s Grand March, by
an efficient orchestra, under the direction
of Mr. Henry Murphy, Robert Mac aire
and The Spectre Bridegr k>:ii were produced
in a satisfactory mcnnfcr, with a
good cast, with an amusing song, and a
splendid tableau, most creditable to the
Scenic Artist and Property Man. Gen.
Vogdes, Gen. Terry and Gen. Foster
were present, and headquarters was represented
by the most of ^cn. Gillmore's
staff. The performance announced for last
evening was postponed till to-riight.
The bills for Friday, Saturday and Monday
evenings are published in our advertising
columns.
Serenades.?The Post Band, under
the leadership of Mr. Murphy, paid Gen.
Terry the honor of a serenade at the
Port Royal House on Thursday evening.
It was the most fitting compliment the
band could offer tHe General, to whom it
is indebted for its existence, and for such
tutelage, duri a^ts single year's practice,
as has made it one of the finest musical
organizations in the army. Col. Howell
and Lt.-Col. Fuller were also the recipients
of similar honors.
Sword Presentation.?On Saturday,
the 12th instnnt. Gjint .Tnhn _T TCoiivl
commanding a detachment of the 7Gth
Pennsylvania Volunteers <jn Jenkins Island,
was made the recipient of a magnificent
sword, sash and belt, from the
members of his company, **G." Ser-1
geant George Wynn made the presentation,
and ('-apt. Bnird, though deeply
moved, responded in a manner suitable
to the occasion. The sword, which was
famished by Tiffany, & Co., New York
is very rich and costly, the hilt and
mountings on the scabbard being of
heavy and richly carved silver, and the
sword knot and tassel of fine gold lace
and bullion.
Change in tiie Ordnance Yard.?
Wliere Hamilton's Battery was formerly
encamped?where "he pioneer theater of
Hilton Head was located a year ago?a
new ordnance yard is soon to be established.
The buildings pertaining to the .
old one on the beach, are, we understand,
to be removed, and the site to be occupied
by handsome edifices 4as officers'
quarters.
Promotions from March 9 to March
15, IHfJt.?Q. M. Sergt. Wm. H. H. Andrews,
1 lth Maine Vols., to be 1st Lieut,
in same regt.: 1st Sergt. Levi L. Marsh,
97th Penn. Vols., to be 2d Lieut, in same
regt.; 1 st Sergt. George W. Duffy, 97th
Penn. Vols., to be 2d Lieut, in same
regt.; Private #th W. Babbit. 100th
N. Y. Vols., to be 2d Lieut, in same
rcgt.
Resignations since March 8th.?1st
Lt. E. P. White, 1st S. C. Vols.; 2d Lt.
J. W. Crawford, 85th Penn. Vols.; Assistant
Surgeon L. Krausc, 54th N. Y.Vols.;
1st Lt. W. P. Barndoilar, 76tlwPenn.
Vols.; 2d Lt. C. A. Hinhley, 7th u/S. C.
Troops; 1st Lt. W. Hartley, 2d S. C.
Vols.; IstLt. W. L. Horton, 24th Mass.
Vols.; Capt. J. E. Domfchk, 103d N. Y
Vols. +
PORT ROYAL SHIP NEWS.
Akrivaia.?March 8, schre Snow Squall, Shepherd,
Bath. Me.: Lizzie Maul, Frambes, Phila.;
E. L. Coadery, C-ace, do.: P. Bruce. Sampson,
do.: 10th John C. Baxter, Su tson, da; Lady Ellen,
Godfrey. do.: steamship Diniel Webster, Sherman,
N. Y.; 11th, schr Ann E. Glover^JJarman^^
ill, Hendrkkaon, do.; 13th, str D. H. Mattart,
Picknev, do.; schr Greenland, Evans, Phila.; brig
Samnel G. Adams, Holland, do.; schr Sarah B.
James, Hall, N. Y.; 14th, schr J. D. McCarthy,
Vnnntr. philft flphr .Tqiihw A cu-~.
v w M'MW *? 1 mrVJIP, ouavt ,
do.; str Louisa Moore, Winters, N. Y.; schr L. &
M. Reed, Reed, Phila.; schr Althea, Godfrey, N.
Y.; schr Eva Bell, Jeffers, do.; 16th, steamship Arago,
Gadsden, do.; steamship Prometheus, Bates,
do.; schr John Anmack, Pearce, do.
Cleahancfs.?March 9th, brig John Freeman;
hark Geo. W. Hall, Godfrev, do.; brig Lincoln
Webb, Lloyd, do.; steamship Fulton, Wotton,
do.; steamship United State*, Gates, do.; 11th,
schr Anna E. Glover, Harman, do.; schr John
C. Ilorner, Griffin, Phila.; 12th schr Marietta
Steelman. Steelman, do.; schr Abigail Haley, Bobbins,
do.; schr Robert Caldwell, Hudson," N. Y.;
schr Frances Satterly, Alden, N. Y.; stmr Daniel
Webster. Sherman, do.; schrS. H. Paul, McFadden,
Phila.; schr JaueC. Patterson, Weaver, do.;
stmr Neva, Ilardy, New Orleans ; schr Wm G.
Bartlett, Cowley, Phila; schr Olive Hayward,
Barbour, Jacksonville; sloop Una, Gardner, do ;
14th, brig Mary E Thompson, Lampher, NewYork;
scnr Elijah SheJden, White, do; bark Alexander
MeNeil. Small, Phila; brig Concord,
Smith, do; schr Jane N. Baker. Wilson, St.
Simons; ARth, brig Dndlev, Carter, Phila.; U S
bark. VoMgneir,Conway, New York: eehr. J.W.
Vanuamai, Reeves, Phila; schr Robbie W. Dillon,
Londl m, do; stmr Louisa Moore. Winters,
Stono, Si ''.; 16th. brig Belle of the Bay, Noyca,
New York. brig Karhak, Kissam, do; schr Rate,
TrefetheJacksonville.
A TREAT FOR READERS.-PER ARAGO,
a large assofcnent of the
FEWESTAND BEST NOVELS
has come to STIMSOS'S, in the Express building,
Union Square.
UNION THEATER, HILTON HEAD, sT C.
Monday Ev eking, Mabcu '21bt,
THREE NEW PIECES :
NORAH CREINA,
POST OF HONOR,
and
STATE SECRETS.
Doors open at 6.30; Performance commences at .
SEE A. L. ST1M SON'S ADVERTISEMENT! J
on Fourth Page.
CONDEMNED STEAMER FOE SALE. ?WIL].
be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
To the highest bidder, at l'j o'clock, noon, 01l
MONDAY, the Kith day of MAY. !*?, the
U. S. STEAMER DARLINGTON,
With the Boilers and Machinery, as she now layt
at this place. Sale to take place at the steamer.
! Terms Cadi. Delivery immediately.
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Asst. Qr. Mr. Office, Beaufort, S. C., )
March I5th, 1S64. f
J- OB"PRINTING, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
fro.-a a Poster, the size of this sheet, down to
a Visit ?g Card, done neatly and promptly, at
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