The palmetto herald. (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, March 31, 1864, Image 4
FROM OI it
Steamer Edition of Saturday.
FEDERAL VICTORIES OT? TIIE
RED RIVER.
l?y the arrival of tin* DtulK'y Duck
from New Orleans we have iilcs of papers
Imm that eitv to the 17th. TliC Nt'W j
Orleans Times Extra of the 17tli, issued
at noon, contains the following dispatch
:?
" We hasten to lay before our readers i
the following authentic intelligence:
"Official information lias been received
at Department Headquarters of the cap- ;
ture of Fort De Russy, on Red river, by !
the United States forces, under Gen. A.
G. Smith.
"Twenty-four officers and three hun- j
tirca rautt acti iuu arc |niMnn^.
" They are on the way to Xew Orleans.
"Since receiving the above we have
learned the following addition^ particulars:
" Fort Dc Pussy was captured on the
14th hist., by an assault at (? o'clock in
the evening. Ten siege guns were taken.
" Our gunboats arrived just after the
capture.
" Alexandria was captured by the navy
on the 15th."
The Dudley Buck sailed for Now York
yesterday.
DISASTERS ON TIIE COAST.
The steamer Continental, which left
Portland one week ago yesterday for
1 ' '" 1?>m ftiio mnrnmfT
new uneaus, pm in m-ivi mio >.9
for coal raid in stress of weather. She
started with the ship Fnuik Ball in tow,
loaded with commissary goods.
On arriving South of Cape Henry she
encountered tremendous gates, ana was
obliged to relieve herself of her tow.
Olf Hatteras she fell in with large
quantities of drift wood, including new
chairs and other furniture, leading to the
belief that a steamer had been wrecked
in the vicinity.
The dead body of a man was also discovered,
floating in the water, with a
life preserver attached. There was no
clue to the name of the vessel lost.
The Continental had some government
horses on hoard, and forty-two'of them
had to be thrown overboard.
The Frank Ball is believed to be safe,
as she was able to take care of herself.
There were several other disasters to
vessels on the coast during the recent
gales, but we do not learn of any addi-*
tional total wrecks.
The Continental will leave for New
Orleans in a day or two.
Distinguished British Visitors.?Lt.
Col. Galway, of tlic British Royal Engineers,
Capt. Goodenough, of the Royal
Artillery, and Capt. Alderton, of the
Royal Navy, arrived at the Port Royal
House a few days since, on a visit to the
Department, in an official capacity. As
guests of Gen. Gillmore, under escort of
Lt. Col. Hall, Provost Marshal General,
they yesterday visited Fort Pulaski and
Tybee. They will probably go North in
the next trip of the Arago.
Escape and R$-Captcrk op another
T>v.,-v.-,vot. PntcAvfT) On TlniPiiLn' niirlit
X UVM^WJl X AlOVtiom v*? m?^i?v
last Private Michael McMahan, of the
48th New York Regiment, confined in
the Provost Guard Hou?e, on sentence
> for desertion, succeeded in making his
escape by ripping up a board in the fioor
of his cell. He was re-captured on Friday
morning by the Provost patrol, near
the creek, between Hilton Head and
Mitchellville. The Provost officers keep
so strict a surveillance over the whole
slnnd that they can put their hands on a
prisoner after he has esrapcd, as eertainly,
and almost as readily, as ; hough lie
were in his cell. JS'o \ rhonor has ever
yet made good his escape, though many :
smart ones have tried nun.her away.
- ?- *. :
Tuner. G. ('. Bitch.vu, the efficient
Quartermaster on Gen. Gillmore's StatF.
and his clerk, Mr. L. D. (.'uiuiingluun.
received their friends at their quarters ?>n
Fridny evening. Xearly all the members
of Gen. Gillmore's Staff were present,
and many other prominent officers and ;
civilians, including the officers ol* the
steamship Fulton. The evening ay as
passed in a very pleasant manner,
and the levee was one of tlie most enjoyable
ever held in the Department.
Sentence foi: Ski.uno liqcoa to Soldiers.?Mr.
Jas. A. McCrca, of Beaufort, :
the quondam missionary who was arrested
for selling liquor fo soldiers, pleaded
guilty, and has been sentenced to seven
days in jail, to pay a line of ?.'uk>, and to
be sent permanently out of the Department.
The original sentence imposed
severer penalties, but a portion of it was
remitted out of regard for his family.
Promotions.?Lieut. John IT. Lowell,
of the Oth Maine, and Quartermaster
Sergeant Varnitm II. Hill, of the :kl X.
IT., have been promoted to be Assistant
^nanermasters or \ omnteers, witn rnc j
rank of Captain.
Miss Dix, the well known philanthro- '
pist, arrived here in the Fulton on Tliurs-1
day. She visited the Hospitals lures,
and is now at Beaufort, the guest of1
Surgeon Clvmer.
C.wt. Ciias. Gamietsox, A. Q. M.,
formerly at this post, has been dismissed
for disloyalty.
Purser Thomas Mc3Iaxi;s, of the
steamship Fulton, has our thanks for files
of late Northern and European papers.
Okoeii R::uari>lxo Aisle-Bodied Col|
ouedMex.?General Orders, No. 39, from
Department Headquarters, contains the
following:?" Commandants of all Posts
in this Department, will cause to be sent
to the nearest Recruiting Office for colored
troops, all colored men who may
come within the lines front the enemy.
No permits to leave the Department or
any Post therein, will he granted to any
colored man. until he shall have received
a certificate from the Enrolling Board
that he is not liable to perform military
duty. Post Surgeons will perform the
duty of Examining Surgeons for colored
recruits, and will act with the Enrolling
Board,when in session at their respective
Posts.
QIRCULAR.
~ TT TT
UFFIOE OFTHK rsnvoST-.llAKSIIAi., XJII.Twa
S. 0., March 23, 1?'4. In compliance with orders
received from Post Headquarters, the following
Police Regulations, for the preservation cf health
and cleanliness, are established, aud will be
strictly and rigidly enforced:?
1. AH slops must be put into barrels, and in
no case thrown upon the gronnd. The barrels
must be emptied at least daily, cleaned, and not
allowed to stand and be used nutil they become
offensive.
2. No dirty water of any kind will be thrown
upon the ground, or left standing about.
3. The proprietor or occupant of each dwelling
or building must thoroughly police, (or cause it
to be done), nil the ground around his premises,
asd not suffer dirt to accumulate next to fences
or under buildings.
4. All vegetable matter must be removed, and
not allowed to accumulate.
.*>. Particular attention must be paid to sinks
and privies. They must be kept clean, and
chloride of lime frequently thrown into the
vaults. All an- reminded that the omitting of
nuisances about their premises, is strictly forbidden.
C. The buildings and fences must be kept neatly
whitewashed.
" T. Floors must be scrubbed as often as once
each week, and kept clean at all times.
8. Wood, boxes, barrels, &c., mnst be piled up
in a compact manner.
In brief, a general and thorough system of
cleanliness in and around the premises of every
oue, must he observed. .strict obedience to or- j
herein enjoined. is Tor the interest of every person
at this Post. If nil will do their utmost 1
to observe sanitary laws, there is 1:0 reason why >
we may not he as free from any disease, of an >
epir.enue nature. iis in ii lioniK'nt euinaic. i
Iiy n?!ir of the Colouel commanding the Post, ]
a lint* of fjcO; tifty dollars will he collected fioui
every parson whose premises are reported io he ?
iu a bad condition. i '
P.v onier of 8. C. Pre a. Ja., Cant, and Provost I
Marshal.
J. P. Kisu, Cap:, and Asst. Provost Marshal, i
Approved: Kewiei.i> Diuvkk, Col. (*>th Conn.
Vols., Conid'g Post,
^ENfcRAL ORDERS, NO. ki.
11 hwkjrauTF-Es, Djt'actmknt ?v no: Somi, TIii.ion
Head, S. C., M\v.eu -'1. 1n>4.?I. The following
extract from General Orders. No. si, from the
War Department, dated A. O. O., Washington, ^
July -h, lvii, is heiel>< republished for the in- >
formation of all con;- .ned :
3. "The jrivintr li duplicate, by any officer of i i
the Army, of Ceiti rates of 1 .dscliap'e, or Final ! .
Statements, is j? emptorily forbidden: (see J
paragraph IK), o' the Revised Regulations.; ,
Not even if such pers are lost, or destroyed, is i
any officer of Uie Army anthorized to replace
the n."
Any officer reported to these Headquarters,
det 'cted in violating the above order, will be re- j ,
commended to the President far summaiy dismissal
front the service.
J. The attention of the Major General Com- i
maiidicsr baa been called to the mischief resultin;.'
from the detention, by Post Commanders, of 1
tin steamers belonging to the Quartermaster's | ,
Department.
The transports will, in no case, lie detained or
diverted from the particular duty upon which
they are engaged, except under imperative nc (
ces.-ity, in which case the facts will be reported,
at once, to those Headquarters.
Dy command of Maj.-Gen. Q, A. Gillmore.
EDWARD W. /S.MIT1I, A.A.O.
OOMETiilNGTO HEAD! JUST RECEIVED
0 from New York, Pliiiadelphia and Dotton, a
1 ich variety of ATTRAUT1VK 1)0< )1\S, at prices
varying from one dime to one dollar each; embracing
all the novelties and several standard
authors, as Smollett, Fielding, Lever, Dickens,
** * * '
.miss urauuon, unuuii aim immw.
4* L. HTJMtiOSx Ufloa-gqaarft.
VJEEDSl SEEDS'
O Fresh from Thorbnrn*? a choic variety of
Flower Seed.", at .s'Vyj/NO.Ws, Union-squared
ENVELOPES. LARGE AND SMALL,
OFFICIAL AND KPiSTOl.AUY,
COSTLY AND CHEAP,
THICK AND TIIIN,
At STIMSOX'S, Union-square, in the corner.
I^LEA POWDEIL?PROF. S. BIIENDSOHN'S
Celebrated Magnetic Powder, for the swift
destruction of Fleas. Sand Plies, Garden Insects,
Grey Backs and Bed Buys, may lie found at
S-rivsoVs store, Vnion-sqnare: sent by mail to
any address, on receipt of BO cents. Also for
sale, Killant's Cockroach Powder.
I.^X. I-.X. 1060. 2 P.O.
J Donble Extra Thick Envelopes, ntSrtv! son's
new store. Union-square.
Razor stroi>s-2.-? cents?with case
for a Pair of Razors. A good article. Price
2:? cents each, or ifi per dozen. At stimson*s,
Union Square.
POCKET books, card cases, backii.miruiB
Ili/?.. I 'liHijnum 1'pihhiiiw
Boxes, Checkers, Checker Boards, (wholesale
and retail), Mucilage, lied and Black Ink, Eagle
Pencils. Mason's Blacking. the Camp Ilat Hack,
Twine Holders, Peu Racks, Eyelet Stamps, Victorine
Sealing Wax. Diaries, Elegant lukstauds,
Account, Books, Camp Stoves, Cavalry Boots,
Gauntlets, Pocket I land kerchiefs, Silk Neck-ties,
Writing and Toilet Cases, Cigar Cases, Muslin
Sheets, Mattresses, Blank Cards, Wedding Cards;
Slates, etc., may he had at STIMSOX'S Store, in
the Adams Express Building, Union Square, until
the 1st proximo.
Notarial seals.
document seals.
SEALS FOR BONDS AND MORTGAGES.
For sale low to the Trade by A. L. STIMSON,
Stationer, Next door to Adams Express Ofilee.
MATTRESSES.?A. L STIMSON will offer at
private sale some lluslt Mattresses, now on
the way. _
A FRESH INVOICE OF ALBUMS.?PER
xjl last Express I received another invoice of
the latest and richest styles of
PRESENTATION ALBUMS,
for the preservation of photographic likenesses
of valued friends, distinguished persondges and
commanding officers. A. L. STIMSOX, Unionsquare.
TOB PRINTING, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
f J from a Poster, the sixe of this sheet, down to
a Visiting C:yd. done neatly and promptly, at
Tin: Palmetto Hkr.u.i> Ofvtob, Next South of the
Theater, Sutlers' Row, Hilton Head, 8. C.
Notice to news-dealers, parties
desiring copies of THE PALMETTO HERA
T Tl of rjitpfl nn tho H*iv nf miUltoa.
tion, are requested to send in their orders as
early a? Saturday evening of the previous week.
S. W. MASON & Co., Proprietors.
Port Royal, S. 0.
Military and naval goods.-a
Large Assortment of Army and Navy Goods
msv be found at the Military Store, 11 Merchants'
Row. DOUGLAS & CO.
\ MERICAN WATCH AGENCY.?AMERIA
CAN WATCHES. Solid Fine Gold Vest
Chains, Solid Rings, 14, It! and IS K. stamped,
and a variety of Masonic Emblems, may be purchased
at the Military Store, 11 Merchants' Row.
_ DOUGLAS ?fc CO.
? CHARTER?THE SCHOONER RELPIIINE?
Capacity "?(?0 bbls. Draft 7 Feet
when Loaded. Inquire of
DUNBARS & FRANZ.
t. Ml".SK.Mi;NTS. -'IT!K I NION TllhATKK,
A Kiitoii Ilcul. S. C.
'r ]<r:-T.:r- ISaitoli iKuic.tT- Am* ? i itioii.
?t..M tJ.au'i-: -lr. Knl.r. t l;ivks*>it.
Sxiii;'Aii>'.:uaU Vt'tr;H'r,...Mr. I., llainsou.
Topcrly Man, Mr. A..I. U.Tlawn.
Lrutlcr ?>f Orchotr.i, Air. Ik-tiry Mnrj.lty.
k vt ,\\d .saitiiiiav hvexi\<;s, aiiiil 1>t
A.\o n?,
Die Perform nice will commence with the hlyliv
interest!!):? Drama
iucuael
?s,
TIJE MANIAC LOVER.
Comic Soiii:. by Mr. Owen, and Favorite Uala"d,
by Mr. Vv.anibold.
To conclude with tlie Laurhable Far to of the
LOTTEiti TICKET.
Mo.M'.vv .vsi? TursuAY Ev:>im;s, AruL-hu
.imp iihl
iViil be presented the hitrhlv ''ntercsthv*Drama of
TI1EULSL:
0 , T!IF. OTJPIIAN OF CENEYA.
Followed by The Scottish Jfallad of ' Add I.anjr
sun." by Mr. Dickson. and the Company ; v. laicVte
ballad by Mr. Waiuholrt, and .1 Comic
joiii; by Mr. Ovvou. The whole to conclude
ivith the Laughable Farce of
THE YANKEE PEDLAR.
On Mommy Ev::mni;, Ae.:ti. 4ru, the performance
will be for the
BENEFIT OF TIIF. POST BAND.
In tin course of the cuiiim.' tin: orchestra will
introduce several new and ' . antifttllY arranged
pieces of music.
PRICKS OF ADMISSION?Orihestra Seals,
to Dc procured only tn me na.y-ume, tr??n id to
Iu?i from 1 to i, in the lk/i Other, jo Cent*
Parqueite Scats,.j Cents.
ROOKS OPEN at w:.:h. C'niLihi rises :.t V
o'clock, precisely.
POUT ROYAL HOUSE, UNION SOUAKE.
Ililtou 11 end,S. C. GlLSON & RIDuKLI.,
Proprietors.
DU. V.'. M. AY A LSI I. PHYSIC! AX & RRUGjrist.
No. Ill Sutlers? How, Hilton Head, S.C.
A lull supple <u'
DRUGS, MEDICINE*. CHEMICALS, PERFUMK
UI Eh, T(?1 LK'l IK AH'i'Ii LKS,
Hair, Tooth autl Nail Brushes, Tooth Powder,.
Ac.. At., constantly on ha:nL
PURE SODA VV'AT?!'.%fh>iuStont. 1'ocvr.viNS*
with tl;e ClUMOEsT Svsits.
C^" Orders to the above address will receiveprompt
attention.
PHOTOGRAPHS, Ac.-THE SUBSCRIBKI.'S
arc now prepared to take Photographs, Carter
de Yisite, Mehinotypes, Views, Ac., Ac., at
lleaufoit, S. C.,ncar ihe Arsenal, on b'oilv Island.
S. C.. near Headquarters, at .Tackwrarille, l'la.,
cor. Forsyth and Dubois sts. Will open In a few
days at H ilton Head, over the cilice oi The Palmetto
Herald, next south of the Theatre, in a new
building soon to lie completed. The BEST ot"
WORK guaranteed. NONE BI T FIRST CLASS
ARTISTS EMPLOYED. Stereoscopic Views of
Camps, Laud.-caiK's. Buildings, etc., taken on
Morris and Folly Islands, Beaufort, S. C., ami
Jacksonville, Fla., now for sale bv
SAM. A. COOLEY & CD.
QAXTON HOUSE,
O C'ou. Sru vnu C Snuurrs,
Brvrrour. S.
(1 minute's walk from the Landing.,}
Tlie subscribers, having fitted up the abovehouse
respeetlhlJy solicit the patronage of thf
travelling public, promising that every exertion
will be made to secure the comfort of their
guest*.
' GOUIIAM TENNIS, > Pronristora
JAMESG. P.Uil.\i:nsox,\ J ! 10 Ryan
a bellows, no. s sutlers* row.
Dealers in BOOTS, SHOES, CLOTHING,
FURNISHING GOODS, and Sutlers' Goods of
Every Description. Wholesale and Retail.
w T-rill'rre \riITT\l A V .t- CO ATfVY * "YAW
W " ""CLOTUTKRS.'
N<*. .'"4 nnd 2r*J Broadway, Now York, oneblock
above the Astor House ; and
HENRY A. TOPIIAM,
No. 7 Sutlers* How, Hilton Head. Dealers fn
fine READY MADE CLOTHING and FURNISH ING
GOODS, Garments nude to order at short
notice. Cat this out and give ns a call when
Vigftfajr New York.
DUK BARS A FRANZ. 1? SUTLERS' ROW.
Dealers in Sutlers' Goods, Wbolmle and
Hi-tail.
rlfi ATTENTION OF SUTLERS AND
TRADERS is t ailed to our Lunrcaml Extensive
Stock of Goods, embracim; KYEltY VARIETY
of MERCHANDISE suitable for this market,
r.!l of which xv-ill be sold at Prices LOWER
THAN EVER. We are constantly fn receipt of
additions to our stock. Call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere.
METAJ-LIC COFFINS of ever.- sire constantly
on hand. C. W. DENNIS <fc CO..
No. 4 Merchants* Row, Hilton Head.
rpAYLOR A CO., NO. 7 SUTLER'S ROW,
A have constantly or. hand a lanre varietv of
v v vt -v n.iuhw i-m: .v i>? 'iyii> \ rrnv prws
STATIONERY and all the NEWSPAPERS, at
the Lowest Price g. __
C~ ON DEM NED STEAMER Foil SALE. -WILL
be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
To the highest bidder, at 12 o'clock, noon, on
MONDAY, the Kith dsr of M \Y. 1*04. the
V. S. STEAM Eli DARLINGTON,
With the Boilers and Machinery, as she now lays
at tins j)lace. Sale to take place at the steamer.
Terms Cash. Delivery immediately.
JNO. II. MOORE, Capt and A. Q. M.
Asst. <>r. Sir. Oiiice, ltenufoit. S. )
March lf.th, 1SG4. )
I7?NV ELOPES AT TEN CF.NTS PER PACK!
J CHEAPER YET'.! 1m) Envelopes Tor :.(?
cents !
LOWER STILL!! 500 Nice Bnfi self-seaJimr
Letter Kuveloi* s for one wu.a::, at STI MSOS'S
new Literary 1V|k>L next door to Express ottLv,
in Union-s^narc.