The palmetto herald. (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, June 09, 1864, Image 3
mate either our's or the enemy's casualties.
During the night the enemy made several
assaults to regain what they had
lost, but failed.
No dispatches from any other quarter
have reached this Department to-day.
E. 31. Staktos, Sec y or War.
Fortress Monroe, Jnne 1, 18(14. An
order lias been issued by General Butler
requiring that ali rebel prisoners captured
by General Wild in the recent engagements
on the James river, and forwarded
by him to Fortress 3Ionroe, and thence
to Point Lookout, shall be immediately
returned to General Wild's headquarters,
lor what purpose is not known.
Information has been received that
colored troops captured from Gen. Wild's
command have been shot by the rebels.
BERMnu Hundred, June 1, 18(14.?At
fhroo thin nrtnrninir ft rebel Iron
clad came down the James river and attacked
our Monitors. The engagement
continued upwards of two honrs, with
continuous and heavy cannonading. The
rebel iron-clad was then driven up the
river. Further results were not known
when the steamer John A. Warner left
this morning.
Cannonading continued till that time;
but it was supposed to l>e mostly on land.
LATER.
We have private advices from Fortress
Monroe to the 4th. On the 8d there was
fighting along Grant's whole line, and
some advantages were gained, but in
consequence of; discoveries in regard to
the enemy's position, the general attack
was discontinued. Grarfl s headquarters
were at Coal Harbor, and his left at
i?.? _ imi f<
tersrmrjr, and its abandonment to i ankee
vandalism. For some reason, the order
was not executed, and Beauregard made
a successful defence, driving the enemy
beyond the James river. This looks veir
strange, and we hope the Enquirer is
mistaken.
Battle-Gkouxd sear Mkcuaxicsville,
May 31?01*. m.?Yesterday evening,
about (1 o clock, there was a considerable
engagement between a portion of| s
Rhode's and Early's divisions of Ewells '
corps, and the 5tk corps of Yankee i?>
Jantry. The tight lasted about two hours. I
We drove the enemy back about a mile t
wine 8 -Mm.
LATE REBEL NEWS,
Navannah X>ntc*w to tlic Int.
By the courtesy of Maj.-Oen. Poster
we have been permitted to make the foiIowiuar
extracts from copies of the Savannah
Republican of the 1st and 2d, received
by deserters. In addition to the
passages below, was a dispatch admitting
the defeat of Fitz Hugh Lee, as announced
under the head of Northern
news:
Oamk Coll, near Pilatka, E. Florida,
May 23. To Maj.-Gen. Patten Anderson?After
a hot engagement of forty-five
minutes I have succeeded in capturing
the steamer Columbine, carrying two
25 lb. Dahlgren guns, taking about 65
prisoners?6 wounded and about 20 killed
and drowned?together with 65 stand of
arms, and three stands of colors. Among
the prisoner? are eight commissioned
officers. No one has been hurt on our
side. I was compelled to burn the l>oat
to prevent her falling into the hands of
the enemy, as the gunboat Ottawa was
anchored only a few miles distant.
Cait. J. J. Dicksbson.
Grab's Movements.?The intention
of the leader to fall down on the Chickahominy
line of McClellan is no longer a
matter of doubt. Every movement tends
in that direction, and we shall soon find
hira on the ground of his unlucky predecessor,
and destined to share the same v
fate. At no point are we stronger than
between that and Richmond, and Grant!
will never get his army half way over
the route. lie is evidently looking for
ward to another Waterloo, and placing
his men in convenient proximity to his
guuboats and transports, where a rem
nant. at least, can be saved l'rom the j
wreck.
Can it be so??The Richmond Enquirer ;
states that on the recent approach of!
Beast Butler, Gen. Hragg ordered the !
evacuation of the flourishing city of Pc- j
_ V
and a lial^ until they reached a strongly
entrenched line of works, from which it
was impossible to dislodge them.
We attacked the enemy for the purpose
of discovering his position, and
found him strongly massed and entrenched
on our right.
The fight occurred near Betkesday
f>linr/?h nn tho Atpp1i?ni/>airillp m?rl
about nine miles from Richmond. Onr
loss is about 800 wounded and 50 killed.
Among the former is Col. Willis of the
12th Georgia, and Major Smith of the
27th N. C.; and amon^ the latter is Col.
Terrel of thev 13th Virginia, who was
mortally wounded and left in front of the
enemy's work. We captured about 130
prisoners. The enemy's loss in killed
and wounded is supposed to be heavier
than ours.
To-day there has been heavy cannonading
and sharp skirmishing in General
Mahone's front, but no general engagement.
Itjs supposed that the enemy is still
moving towards our right, so as to cover
and use the York River Railroad.
Business Notice.?We have used
every effort, as our readers can testify,,
to preserve the credit of the :$> Confederate
notes, and have sustained our o4viee
to those by receiving them at par,
in payment of all dues up to this date,
even though it lias subjected us to a
heavy loss. Our cause, however, has
no; Deen sustained oy tne punuc. v* e
find it impossible to pay out the in
discharge of every bill against Uie Government,
except at a heavy discount.
We are therefore reluctantly compelled
to decline receiving such notes in future,
except at the current rates of discount
in this city, viz., 43 1-3 per cent when
more than one are paid in.
Crowded Out.?Several interesting local
items are unavoidably postponed till
next week.
Provost Marshal.?By a General
Order from District Headquarters, issued
on the 28th- Captain Jolin A. Hennessay,
r?2d Penn. Vols., was appointed Provost
Marshal, relieving Capt. E. 8. Babcock,
9th U. 8. C. T., who returns to his regiment.
We can testily from personal
knowledge and observation to the rare
ability with which Capt. Babcock has
discharged his duties during the time he
has occupied the position of Provost Marshal.
first of the Post and then of the
District. With no experience in that
position, and assuming it imder great disadvantages,
with no clerks, and little acouaintance
with the oost. he brought
to it the skill and shrewdness of a lawyer,
the method of a thorough soldier, and &
good deal of common sense, which has
enabled him to be popular, and, at the
same time, efficient. Capt. Hennessey, his
successor, is qualified by experience as
well as ability for the place, and we have
no doubt will admirably succeed- We
consider this paragraph but just to the
parties mentioned, inasmuch as Provost
Marshals have much hard work to perforin,
and rarely get credit with the public
for half they do.
Arrival of Samtart Goods.?A week
or two since some eighty barrels of potatoes,
and several barrels* of dried apples,
arrived here from New York, addressed
to the Agent of the State here, Mr. Oscar
G. Sawyer. In his absence the goods
were delivered to Surgeon Eben Swift,
the efficient Medical Director, who distributed
them among the New York regiments
and soldiers in hospital.
Died.?At Beaufort, S. C.. on the 2d,
suddenly of a fever, Miss Nellie Browne,
aged 23 years, eldest daughter of the
Hon. A (1 Krninip Sun Sn Acrt nftha
Treasury Department of this District.
The funeral service took place at the residence
of her father at Beaufort. Among
the distinguished porsonages present
were Admiral Dahlgren and Staff, Gen.
Saxton and Lady. Gen. Ilatch and 8taf?
Judge Wording and Lady, Dr. Clymer,
Medical Purveyor, Lieut. Col. Hall, and
many others. "The services were con- !
ducted hv Chaplain Higginson, of the 9th ,
U. S. C. Y. The deceased was an ami- |
able and accomplished young lady, and i
universally esteemed.
Fatbcb Hasbow will hold Roman Catholic s?r- I
rices at the < .'Impel in the Port Comntiwarj j
Bnlkllny on Stndae next, at half-part ten o'clock. 1
- [Official.]
HKAIKjrATTKRS, DiTT. OF TIIB SOCTH,
Hii.tom Hr~u>, S. C., Juno 6, ls?H.
Gexxk.vl Yhtnns, >
No. so. f
The following sanitary regulations
for the government of the troop*
serving in this Department, will be strictly enforces
bp all officer* having charge of Districts,
Pools ofjSgpipe:
L BaP camp must be thoroughly policed
every renting and evening, and all garbage or
refuse lmtter will be collected and baried In the
.UL. A " Aitl til L, V 1 J Ji
Bin**. wuiuuiiiuuiug v/incura win neia airecily
respdislble for any neglect of police duty.
II. Each tent will be raised at least eighteen
Inches from the ground, and placed on a platform,
no obstruction being permitted to the
wind passing freely underneath. The middle
seam oDthc back of each tent, near the apex, to
be opened about twenty-four inches, and a forked
stick," ten or twelve inches long, placed across,
keeping it open at all times except during a
violent rtorm. An officer of each company will
inspect the tents of his men nightly, to see that
this provision is carried out The bedding and
clothing of the men mnat be well aired every fair.
fh. Great care must be taken in the construction
of proper sinks, which most be screened by
pine ?r palmetto branches, and the debris covered
every morning with at least six inches of
sand) iWbka will be dog at different sides of the
camper&na it wfTl Be the duty of the camp police
to see that only those on the lee side of the
camp are used.
r IV. Commanding Officers will reqnire their
men to bathe or wash themselves at least twice
in each week, and change their under clothing
once a week, or oftener If practicable. Sentry
boxes of lumber, or small shade arbors of brushwood,
will be erected in the vicinity of all points
where sentries are stationed.
V. Dedicated mixed vegetables will lie issued
to the troops at least twice in each week, and
must be carefully cooked in the following manner
: Place the vegetables in cold water after
supper, and let them remain antll the morning;
Immediately after brcXk&st out them over the
Aft, trith the water in which they wire eonJked, and
let them boil four hoars, adding fresh beef; salt
to be pat In fchen nearly done. An officer of
each company will be detailed to superintend
Use cooking of provisions, taking great care that
aM food prepared for the soldiers is properly
cookrti ??! 1
District Commanders and offioers of the Xcdiwil
Stair, will see that the provisions of this
brder are strictly complied with, and will promptly
report any failure or neglect of the same.
By Com'd of Majok-Gkn. J. G. F08TEB,
W. I. M. Bckosr,
' Capt. and Asst. Adjutant General.
Official:
Tuovas J. Robinson,
. 1st Lieut. Slst U. S. C. T.,
Act Asst Adit General.
[Official, i
Hkatm)cakt?h, Dot. of the Sorra.
Hilton Hkad, S. C.t Jane 6, ls*H.
Gbkkrai. Oedebs,)
No. 8*. f *
AS THE EXIGENCIES OF THE SERVICE |
regaire that all dtiaens of the United States
should prove their allegiance to their country,
by rendering every assistance in the hour of her
trial, and it being necessary, in a Military Department,
that every male person capable of
bearing arms, should l>e ready tor any emergency
in the field, it is ordered;
L That the General Superintendent of the Recruiting
Service for the Department of the South,
be, ana is hereby instructed and authorized, to
enlist and organize Into Companies and Regiments,
all white persona that can be so recruited
within the State of Florida. The said enlistments
to be in accordance with the rules and reElations
of the War-Department for the Recruitj
Sen-ice, and such other orders as mar be
given, from time to time, from these Headquarters.
IL The men enlisted shall be organized as
Florida Volunteers, bat will be governed bv the
mimeVles and regulations, and receive the same
Premium, Bounty, Pay and Pension as all Volun.
teers now being enlisted into the sendee of the
United 8tates. They will not be required to do
doty outside of their own State, except in cases
of extreme necessity.
III. Every white male person between the
ages of eighteen and fifty, capable of bearing
arms, now within this Department, or such a?
may hereafter come into it, who are not in the
United States sendee, shall be immediately enrolled
and organized into companies and battalions,
and drilled as Infantry, at least two
hours one day of each week. Said militia shall
be called into active service in case of an attack
upon the post where they reside, or be required
to do garrison duty should it be necessary; and
while actually employed shall receive from the
Commissary one full ration per day.
IV. The ordnance officer of each Poet will fur
nlsh arms and accoutrements for the use of the
militia, on requisition made by the Poet Commander,
who will be held responsible for the
same, and provide an armory where they shall
bo deposited. The arms and accoutrements
shall be kept in good serviceable condition, and !
oe ukcq irora ine armory oniy cy oraer or ine
officer charged with the instruction of the men,
and will be returned immediately after use.
V. Ail refugees from within the rebel lines, or
deserters from rebel armictt, and all alien subjects
to foreign powers in amity with the United
States Government, are exempt from the operation
of thl*,order.
VI. Uietrict Commanders are charged with the
enforcement of Paragraphs 3. 4. and fi. of this
order, and are hereby authorized to appoint suitable
officers to superintend the organization and
drill of the militia within their respective commands.
They will also cause signals to be arranged
for calling together the militia at each
rendstvous.
By Coui'd of MiJO*4Jju. J. G. FOSTER,
W. L AI. Buumb,
nut*** J. Roanvsoa,
1st Lieut. 31st I . A C'. T.. ?
Aft Asal Adj?. General.
[Official]
Headolaftkkh. U. a Fobcs,
illltun Head, Fotr Pclasei,
St. Hei.ex a awdTybek Islands,
Hiltox Head, 8. Cm Jane C, 1S64.
cltcoul
THE KATION OP COFFEE AND SOAP issued
by the Subsistence Department is not
considered more than is necessary for the nse of
the Troopa. Hereafter the Commissary of Sobsistance
will not purchase from Companies tu- ?
I uici v: Uirpc irilCICV*
I By Order at Bbi^-Gdc. JNO. P. HATCH,
Commanding District,
Edwakh L Rogtbs,
Major 104th P. V.,
A.A.A.G.
Omcnu.:
Euuak B. Yaw Wiwkijc, .
Lieut and Aide de Camp.
UNBARS 4b FRANZ?
No. 10 SUTLER'S ROW,
Respectfully inform their friends that they hare
! just received, by the schooner July the Fourth,
! * LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,
Consisting of the following articles:
GROCERIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Gentlemen's and Ladies' Boots and Shoes,
Carpenters' Tools,
Tin Ware, Cooking Stoves and Utensils,
Table Ware, Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Scgare, Tobacco, Stationery, Suspenders, Gentlemen's
Underclothing, Meats,
Vegetables and Fruits,
And various other articles.
HE PALMETTO HOUSE,
NO. 13 1-9 MERCHANTS' ROW.
BT MBS. HIGGINS.
Meal* served at all hoars of the day, in the
best style, and a good sapply of Meats, Vegetables,
4c., always on hand.
INK BOARD8 AND SPRUCE SCANTLING
for Sale at the lot next above the Palmetto
Herald Building. Inquiries can be made at this
Office.
-VTEW STORE-NEW GOOD8! No. 1BBOADri
WAT, rear of ? Merchants Bow, by AMIS,
LUCAS AND PEABODY, wholesale and retail
gealers in Army and Navy Stores. Groceries, Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes.
CK. OSGOOD, JACK80NVILLK,
Has on hand
A Larck, Fkeni amd Well-selected
Stock of
All Goods is mis Live?Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Rhoeh.
HARDWARE, STATIONERY, FANCY
GOODS,
Prices as Low as at ast Establishment is
'Florida.
CK. OSGOOD,
Dealer dn DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS, SHOES, Ac., Ac.
Jacksonville, Fla.
SAXTON HOUSE,
, Cob. 8th ano C Stbbet*,
Beactobt, 8. C.,
(1 minute's walk from the Landing.) '
T?e Fubecribere, having fitted np the above
house respectfully solicit the patronage of the
travelling pnblic, promising that every exertion
will be mode to aecare the comfort of their
guest*. s
GORHAM DENNI8, > ^ -a.
ROBERT B. HALLBT,/ i^??nclon'
DR. W. M. WALSH, PHT81CIAN A DRUG,
gift, No. 13 Sutlers' Row, Hilton Head, 8. C.
A rail supply of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PEBFTMERIES,
TOILETTE ARTICLES.
Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Tooth Powder,
Ac., Ac., constantly on hand.
PUKE SODA WATER, from Stoxx Foc.ntajns,
with the Choicw Svacap.
tw Orders to the above address will receive
prompt attention,
E. W. SINCLAIR,
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Galleries at Beaufort, and Hilton Head, 8. C.,
and Jacksonville, Fla.
Omoa or U. 8. Mil. Tklkgkapk,
Hilton Head, S. C., May 12. 1864.
ANY 8UBALTERN OFFICER, OR ENlisted
man, instructed in telegraph daties,
desiring to be placed on sach duty, will communicate
direct to this office.
r v onvrnnv
I Ui A'. UtiXO.IW4l|
Capt, A. Q.tM. and Supt of Telegraphs.
Department of the South.
ICE CREAM SALOON.
The undersigned respectfully informs the
Public that be has opened an Ice Cream Saloon
C. W. DENNIS & CO. *8 BUILDING,
No. 4 Vncnnin' Row.
The rery best of Cream, by the Plate, Quart or
Gallon, always On Hand.
B. F. SKINNER.
VTATIONAL DINING SAIXXJN,
orrosiTs roar ocaxv uochi. ,
WILLIAMS A MORRISON, PROPRIETORS.
Meals furnished at all hours at reasonable
prices. The ftbleg supplied with the choicest
meats, noultrr. ecva. fish, vwetahlea. Jtc.. tirir
obtaining which we haTo.the best facilities from
the New York and other markets.
TXTtNISHED HOUSE FOR SALE -SITUATX?
?d between the General Hospital and the
Camp of the fr2d Peon. Vols. Is an excellent po
sition for a Store. The Proprietor's health being
poor, he wishes to sell out and go North. For
particulars apply to Col. Ditkbab, or of the Proprletor,
Mr. Jons Bcxunt, on the premises.
A MKB1CAN VATCH'AGKNQ'.-AMgRl.
i\-CAN WATCHES, Solid Fine Gold Vest
fhains, Solid' Rings, 14,1C and 18 K. stamped,
and a variety Of Masonic Emblems, inay be pur*
oha?<d at the Militarv Store, 11 Merchants' Row.
ooroLA^d err.