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J. H. SEARS, Editor and Proprifltor.
PORT ROYAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 2. 1S64. j
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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|
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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. '
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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
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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
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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 !
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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
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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.
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* 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.
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