The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-01
DUR HILTON HEAD CORRESPONDENCE.

E HnIos HEAD, s. c., Nov. 27, 1861.
|k Capture Of Tybec kland-Prepardtion Going for
inother Expedition What Rebel Prisoner Says--The
saetdliotny Measures Of South Carolina, de-, dc.
ne gunboat Florida arrived here Sunday direct
m the mouth Of the Savannah river. In pass.
Tybes Island she saluted the rebel batteries with
oe few Shells and not receiving return salute they
ded and found il was deserted This confirms, in
leasure, the reports brought in by fugitive slaves,
as soon as the reached Savannah that tho Union
ces had possession of this point the inhabitants mme
tely commenced moving their goods further inland,
the authorities called in their troops from different
ns along tie coast to fortify and defend that city
troops since their landing here have been hard At
rk in discharging the cargocs Of the different trans
ts building warehouses; stables, docks, &c. Captain
ton, Chief Quarermaster, took the steamer Mcclellan
other day and proceeded up the inlet far Beat
/ and took possession OF 100 900 feet of lum-
I, which he brought back with him. We were in q
10 OF great excitement during This absence, he did
return az he anticipated, and reports
circulated that he and his escort taken prison
I. Captain Dupont despatched two gunboats TO find
the truth Of the reports, which, happily, they found
true.
ne military authorities working day and nigh, in
ing out expedition; the Atlantic and Constitution
expected hero during the week, with troops to take
I in it, some say.
aptain r. Saxton, the Chief Quartermaster at this
CO, has all his transports, equipments and supplies
.dy to proceed with the next expedition which will
% its departure from this place the arrival OF
ops from the North. Captain Saxton's efficiency
ief Quartermaster In this expedition has no doubt
thered it to its present extent. His exertion
and night is untiring. He has proved himself to
ono the most efficient quartermasters the United
ties Army. Assisted by his chief clerk, Mr.. Moore,
srythng in the Quartermasters Department is pro-
ssng in the most rapid and satisfactory manner Mr..
ore, being number Of years chief clerk in the de-
,tment has given him unlimited experience; his
vices arc almost indispensable at this place. 1t
hoped that the government will make many
III appointments as these in that important
anch Of the service
was permitted to have an interview with Nr.
njamin Chaplain. who taken by tho Seventy
lth Highianders, as wrote you in my last. In
serencc to the causes Of this war, he states that
feeling OF the South is that the North intends to
away with slavery, and that the exclusion OF slavery
m the TerrAorios-which, he says, were bought
th the common money and blood Of both sections
ovss this. The North Is growing stronger every year,
bile they remaining may say, in std quo, and
. few years the South will have voice in the
Of the nation. e that the South has long looked
ward TO Il, and that they have made up their minds
settle the question at once. That why
ey supported Brcckinridge instead of Douglas. They
my believe that they cannot be conquered. One
zen is the broad expanse Of territory thnly populated
d means Of transportation meagre, and the immense
ct OF transporting supplies from such distance wo
we TO bring On the contrary. he states that II
. South had tho Union navy, the South would
'nquer the North, MS the difficulties which we
cor under would be done away with on their
IT. as they would find everything to their hand at the
nth. As it Is. manufactures now springng up all
rough the South they putting forth their utmost
wers in this their life or death struggle.
This harbor Of the utmost importance to govern
ant Its tributaries by land and sea are Of easy access
the Sea Island cotton (Which is the best in the world)
owing this part of the South can be conveyed from
place of growth to this place in twelve hours, by
her or land carriage This is the best and safest
rbor amy of tie Southern States The largest vessel
the world can ride saey at anchor and enter the har
at high water. For instance, the majestic steamship
ndertt entered IT, drawing twenty three feet Of water
d now rides safely at anchor its waters. The gov
amcnt SHOULD lose no time in opening this port to the
nld in making 1t apert Of entry. BY doing so it would
stroy tho commerce OF Charleston and Savannah, two
the most miserable hsrbors in the world and make
s tho New York OF the South. An immcn
" of Sea Island cotton, now ready fer gin
hg, is In che vicinity OF this place, and
doubt the governments viii take imHediate
session Of H. although reports coming in this after
On that the rebels burning to prevent its failing
TO our hands. The government should send at opoe
bops and supplies to this point and make immediate
vance Charleston anl Savannah and also make this
sar,bg point af other expeditions extending furth,r