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V ?" +* *Tnnr p ATTTU XJfiLJL JWH.VV OUUiu.j J. H. SEARS, Editor and Proprifltor. PORT ROYAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 2. 1S64. j - i ? -.1 1 j Our Agents* 1 3. C. AlexaKI>ek. P. M., - Beaufort J. W. Alun, p. M., St. Augustine- j . W. 8. Morkilu p. m., - Fernasdiua. '' J. IX Kataxaqh, Sutler. - - Morris Island, i Jam. ' .... Fort Pulaski. I W*. Mason, 34d Pa. Vols., - - Morris Island. ' J. h. Mrsaos, Pawner Lsndiug. FoUt Island. ' C. K. Osgood, ... Jacksonville, Fla. j W. H. Gatit, Mail Agent, - Morris Island. CAVALRY RAIDS. When McClelkn's army was ou the Peninsula, j in 18C2, the Rebel Cavalry under Stuart, performed what was theUgfonsidercd an extraordinarr raid. In going entirely around the Federal forces. Richmond journals pronounced it grand; and even the Northern press wrote mtmtrtbMa. There was certainly a great deal of daah in the affair; and as it was a new thing in the drama of Rebellion, everybody was delighted or surprised. In the Maryland campaign, of the saw? year, the Confederate cavalry made another similar raid, pairing around our trmr, then quietly camping near the sanguinary Held of Antietam. Those expeditions were bold in conception, and also brilliant in execution. Yet they were not productive in any permanent good to the euemy; tbeytriled to yield any advantages, and were abandoned aa a ooetly experiment. Napoleon newer encouraged detached expeditions. He loekod at war, as that of opposing forces ; believing that a heavy body propelled against a Icaaer, would be apt to cruahiU Hence hit forts/xnd his ffrat end and objeobwaa to I keen his armies intact, until an opportunity oft fered, when he hurled them like a tornado on the foe. Hie attacks were consequently irresiatiblef; and victory came and wreathed hia brow with laurels of perpetual fame. Yet Napeleon only followed a universal law of nature. Because the Rebel* had exhibited dash, and destrayed aaorskpr less of private property in their crazy horicane raids, we must of course follow suit and routine. We must fit out Cavalry commands of immense magnitude ; make a diversion, or go round the Confederate camp ; destroy aaslsoad line, barn a fow bridges, over-run the country, gobble up a hundred non-combatants, frighten the eld women and children, butcher their cattle and pigs and then rush back into Federal territory, or within the Union lines. We know that by over-running an enemy's country, we can often endanger his communications ; we know that we can destroy much propI erty ; we may occasionally capture some of bis ! supplies and may temporarily injure him. But tke coH of tkete cavalry expedition.t far exceed the , m ? - * - -** - ? saaiUlnsa ika Ions I <KMU10C IWJJ9L to TW JW , uvb ?v iuvuuw uiv iwm j of valuable Mves which cannot be estimated, and ?an never he replaced. IHpit^rfr'i great raid, which was expected to i reach the Rebel Capital, and release oar brave : - men confinement, most be counted a i hitan. It was hoped that it might be raceesaful; yet ao great military mind believed it would I sncoeed. Cavalry can daah on Richmond, and at Richmond, bnt we think the originators of: cavalry raids are convinced that they cannot accomplish Impossibilities. The ?oniy legitimate way of capturing a fortified town or city is by oege; not by five thousand or fifty thousand car- j . airy. Xo matter how good they are, nor by whom led. History tells of no such absurdities. Let us laern wisdom, even if it costs us great disappointment and much precious blood. Oix. Gordon's Court Martial.?The Court I Martial of Gen. Gordon to Mr as it relates to the ? charges of Gen. Gillmore is concluded, and the *- lw? s. w, un> ?a Wiahhurtnn. The lump imfv charges of Qoartemsster Bingham Art now ia coarse of consideriflon. Okx. Gilusorje at Ptiasal? Lea week Ota. - Qttlmore, accompanied by members of bis ataff, i mi bis English visito wait over to Fort Pulas- j i kL The party returned to Hilton Head the j: J ' same day. ^ i| ^ ' v. THE FLORIDA DISTRICT. Jacksonville, Fla., March 27, ISM. Brig.-Gen. Hatch who arrived from the North , on the steamer Fulton is temporarily in com-' | mand of this District. Gen. Seymour will pfob- j. ably proceed to Hilton Head in a few days. j < The military movements for the past week are 1 without interest. The rebels in our front at J, Jacksonville have remained quiet and will doubt- j ( leas continue to do so until we asanme the ofen-! give. CoL Guy T. Henry with his indomitable light brigade holds his advance position. The |. men are daily in readiness to resist any demon- , Ka o Kr tho anaanr and scouts arc frequently sent out to determine 1 his exact position. In consequence of the recent strong weather several steamers bound for Hilton Head have , been compelled to remain inside the bar at the month of the St. John's. They wfll proceed J toward their destination as soon aa the weather will admit of it From Pilatka we have iateligence that the rebel cavalrv under Dickenson attacked our out- i post pickets not long since but failed to capture them. A frw shots were exchanged and one of our men was slightly wounded. CoL Barton is continually on the alert for these little skirmish- 1 es. and the rebels will in every instance that they come upon him, find themeelva in a very undesirable position. The fortifications in front of Pilatka have reached a formidable stage of completion. The ' troops are quite contented with their quarters there and are willing to remain for any length of period, sven if it should be the balance of their term of service. The climate la delightful and , the flowers are just now beginning to bloom, making an additional attraction. Under the direction of Caph A. T. DuntonChief Quartermaster, a party of men are eu- ; gaged in re paring the piers at Jacksonville. , xxn.*... ?>,. ?,,uuiiHnn flint landed the Tilers were , considerably oat of order, wreral plank* on each ' ( having became broken and decayed. The facilities for landing troops and goods at Jacksonville l are numerous, and we are glad to tee that the i Qnartennaster is determined to make the, most of them. Steamers ply regularly between here ^ and Pihuka, making the trip in about three hours. * ? - . , n 4 1 In consequence of the storm the boys fid not < get their mail matter this week aa regularly as could be desired. No one is to blame for this ] however, and. when the letters wert retired . they were all the more important on account at the delay. ' ] AfT?ir? at Morris Island. The Shelling of Charleston Continued? Ite Good ( Effect?Excellent Condition ef the Troops The Fleet?Remarkable Power of a Parrot* ( Gun, ^ t { Are* ovr Special Corrmpotulenl. C ' Monais Kulvd, 8. C. March 26,1863. Since operations were commenced In florid* there has been very little of general interest to * communicate from this point. Occasionally, ( however, we manage to pick up an item that 1 would perhaps interest a portion of your nu- c merous readers. 1 General Terry for the past two weeks has been e absent most of the time at 'Hilton Head on ^ court-martial duties. F The guns on the northern portion of the is- r land continue to send shells at intervals into I Charlsston. As an item of curiosity I will state ^ that ons 30-pound Parrott discharged 4,615 1 rounds of shell at Charleston before it became * incapacitated. j c The effect of our firing cannot be questioned. , " The lower portion of the city is without a doubt 11 rendered completely useless to the Chsriesto-' * nians for the ordinary purposes of business, and ' A the upper portion is not considered by any means C - ? - -? . T a aafe habitation. It is seldom mat a civilian is * seen in any of the streets in the vicinity of the [? piers and when seen he is invariably observed t to hurry along as if extremely anxious to tran- e sact his business and get out of the way aa' t speedily as possible. Notwithstanding the as- t sertions of the rebel newspapers that the people A are indifferent to our sheila, the statements are e far from being confirmed by the real Acta of: i the case. Refugees who have entered our lines 1 recently, assure us tn*t a oetter eneci, are u? ? absolute destruction of ths city, could not be do- t sired by us. a Ths troops are in excellent condition both on e this and Folly Islands. Gen. Tsrry preserves t admirable order and discipline, and is always c ready to meet the foe at any time, no matter how ? numerous be may appear or ia what manner be i I may rbooseJo oom?. i 0 The fleet remain* in its old position between the island and the bar. Since the rebels lost immiwla Ka?? that htvA ntkt m&i)n Anotlinr sttcrnpt to sink a gunboat A strict witch is kept on ill the gunboats both day and night for any suspicious craft that nut}- b? seen floating on the water. The Monitor's arc in good condition and in readiness to go np the channel whenever the order to that effect shall be issued. There is nothing new to remark concerning Fort Sumter. The gum ef the laud and naval1 batteries are occasionally directed toward it, but the firing docs not develops anything unnsnaL Latest from Florida. An Absurd Rumor Exploded?Review of the Light Brigade?Rebel Cavalry Routed. The army transport D'uintor arrived at Hilton Head from Jacksonville Thursday morning?also the steamer Ben The absnrd report circulated here to the effect that CoL Barton's brigade at Pilatka had been captured by the enemy was wholly without foundation. Oar special correspondents at both Jacksonville and Pilatka assures us that Col. Barton'* position is good in ever}* respect and no fears are apprehended that the rebels will attack him. On the 2ftth inst, the Light Brigade at Jacksonville was reviewed by its com- ] mander?Col. Guy V. Henry. The com- j tnand passed through the various evolutions in the most satisfactory manner. Ihe drill of the cavalry, comprising fighting on foot, skirmishing, charging as foragers, charging in squadron and battalion, was very creditably performed, rhe 40th Massachusetts Mounted Infantry under Capt. Jenkins, made a handsome appearance. Battery B, 1st U. 8. Artillery, commanded by Capt Elder, was on the ground, and, it is not necessary to add, went through the parade in the most admirable style. During Col. Henry's absence at Hilton Dead, on Court Martial duties, the light Brigade was in command of Major Ather;on H. Stevens, Jr., of the Independant Battalion Massachusetts Cavalry. A few days since Dickenson's rebel savalry were seen on the ridge in front >f Pilatka. We fired a few shots among hem which had the effect to drive them >ut of sight. A Homttahl* Bkceptiox.?On Friday night, he 25th inat., Quartermaster G. C. Bingham, of ten. Gillmore's staff, and his assistant, Mr. L. /. vouum^ujuu, |>vt; a rwx^uuu uj me uiuitih , if the steamer Fulton. At 8 o'clock in the eve-1 ting an ambulance was despatched to the steamr for the purposs of conveying the officer* to Quartermaster Bingham's headquarters, at which lace the reception was held. The Fulton was epreeented by Purser Thomas McManus, Chief Hot Gideon Map a. Chief Engineer Thomas fright and Chief Steward James Mulligan, i tegret was expressed that circumstances pre-1 ented Capt Wotton from being present as his ompany is always to be desired. Among the oilitary officers invited were Gen. Gillmore, Gen. terry, Gen. Vogdes and Gen. Turner, and among hose present were Gen. R. 8. Foster, Col 8. M. ilford. Lt-Col. E. W. Smith, Major J. W. Abert, tept H. M. Bragg, Capt L B. fiealy, Capt. 8. T. junb, Lt. A. F. Newman, Lt M. V. B. Richardon, Lt J. McCormick and Lt. T. Carrique; here were also premtnt Mr. Geo. W. Johnson,! ditor of Thk New Socth, Mr. Geo. Whit- i emore, of the Af? lor* Timts, Mr. Ralph Trsm-1 ly, steamer purveyor, and Messrs. Dunbar, I itwood and Hopper. The arrangements for the j ntertainment were of the mast rtchtrche order.' l8 each guest arrived he was welcomed bj the j tost and made to feel himself perfectly at home j o the instant The post Band under the direc-; ion of Mr. Henry Murphy was In attendance, nd interspersed the proceedings with delightful j nusic. For softer, yet equally exquisite music j he company were indebted to the excellent abffl 4 Lt Sanger and LL Newman, ea exhibited en ! | he bei^ot and Lt. Richardson on the flute; Mr. < lalph Trembly of harp fame did not fail to as- j onish the. guests by his performance on lbs' ; little instrument which b? carries in his ve?t : pocket In the courae of the evening the vocal j abilities of Mr. Wright, Mr. Mulligan, and othera S were touted in numerous songs, and pronounced ' to he of a high order. Jig-dancing was not for; gotten, and much amusement was afforded by nr. x/nuoar auu air. aiwocju wno ucscnoeu r>u the f oor a regular Indian fandango. At 11 P. M. the company were escorted to another building where wan spread Cor their benefit a sumptuous feast The head ot the table was occupied by Gen^oster and Cd. Alford; LL-Col, Smith rat . on tha right of Gen. Foster and Major Abort on ! his left The viands were discuased with eri; dent relish, and we will venture to assert there was something on hand to moisten the morsels, i Toaate to Gen. Gillmore, Gen. Foeter, Col Al! ford, Lt-Col Smith and other officers were drank and responded to. The Quartermaster and Engineer Departments were enumerated in the sentiments aa were also the absent ones at ; home. A sentiment highly complimenting the | officers of the Fulton waa offered by Quarteemas| ter Bin gham, and responded to in a happy man [ ner by Purser McManus. Everyone present 1 entered heart and soul into the enjoyment of 1 the occasion and gave expression to the extreme 1 gratification which it had furnished him. Quar: tcrmaster Bingham and Mr. L. D. Cunningham j were conspicuous throughout the evening in their personal attentior a, which after all is an indispensibl%requisite in calculating on the success or like gatherings. Be lore seperaang the company repaired again to Lt Bingham's private quarters and whiled away a social hour, after which they dispersed. The boats of the entertainment have always been exceedingly popular with those who know them, on aoconnt, among other good qualities, of their hospitality. We take pleasure In recording a reception which gave such unbounded satisfaction to all participants. The officers of the Fulton are dei serving of these attentions, as wffi be admitted . by everyone who has called opon tlen when the steamer "has been in port .? ?? Tn Dawibl Wkbstxs ix a Tnma Oalx.? On Sunday, the 20th Inst., the steamer PooiP. WeLtfer, having on board seven companies orrha 14th New Hampshire Begiment, loft New York, bound for New Orleans. She reached Hatteras at 9 t^elock Tuesday morning, and abeut the t same time began to experience a heavy gala from the north-east The gale began to increase in Yielence daring the day and at P. M., things began to assume a dangerous aspect .Throughout that night the wind hlew a perfect hurricane and at 4 o'clock the foDowinr morn inn so fearfully terrific had become the gale that H ru believed the steamer could not possibly weather it In rain she tried to make headway, and various expedients were resorted to in erder to ease her It wga at about this time?the heigth of the storm?that her steam pipe parted, filling the cabins with smoke and steam, and nearly depriving the steamer of her locomotive power. For several hours she was at the mercy of the wind and waves, bat at length the engineers managed to get her forward slowly by working the engine levers with their hands. She came into Hilton Heed Sunday afiernoon just as the Fulton was leaving. The Daniel WebtUr has sustained IUUCU uauiage ui ucr uiAcumn; buu u^'qi work#, and her paddle boxes present a truly sorry aspect?one of them being terribly shattered. In leaving New York the Fulton preceded her but one or two hours. The New Hampshire boys state emphatically they do not desire to go through another such a storm. They made up their minds at one time that they would all go down, and when they reached this port in safety we can imagine how thankful they must have been. The Daniti WtbtUr is an old steamer and hardly suitable for making long tripe especially in a month like the present when gales are frequent. . * * fcrciowt or tu Guano-Horn. It la wall knowa to an on tba island by thli tima that parties riding Government horses without proper authority or permit are liable to be anapped up by the Provost-Marshal and made to give an account of thameelves. Not long since a colored man waa overhauled riding a horse and eonducted to Gap! Peck'a quarters, where it was ascertained he had committed the same offence once or twice before. In order to give him a salutary laaaon, a wooden horse was manufactured, on which ha was made to stride for several hours at a time. Ha waa abo compelled to hold a bucket of water near the mouth of the wooden horse for certain length of tine. W#*>?Heye Cept Ftcx hM thoroughly cured the offender of riding unauthorised. Government faoreee. L