The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-09
INTELLIGENCE FROM FORT PICKENs.

now TEE REBELS CELEBRATED THE BATTLE on
MANASSAS CANINE CouRIER-ANxIETY FOR AC
TIVE OPERATIONS, ETC, ETC.
Capt Charles Heubercr formerly Of the Seventh reg
ment n. Y s. NJ, and now in command of Company II
sixth regiment, Wilson's Zousvcs N Y. ". stationed al
Fort Pckens, Florida, writes to his mother in this city
Under date of August g. 1861 We extract the following
The steamer State of Georgia arrived hero having on
board band and some Of who left behind
the sailing Of the Vanderbilt We have only seves,
companies in camp at present One company is q sand
battery the fort the other two companies have been
sent to Fort Jefferson and Torugas and two companies
regulars have been sent here In their place and put
Pickens Our camp is laid out very well; each tent has
about Ave occupants in it, The men have built kind
OF house shade their tensa nice place 10 set
nwith trees and branches that they have cut down Ny
company has built for fine srbor of my tent
and made frame work it covered with branches
and greens TO keep the Off The have improved
very much indeed since they left New York both in DIR
discipline and military appearance they tho United
States Army uniform, and look well if not BETTER than
any Of the regular troops.
Our drill is far from theirs either We have five
hours drill. will give you programme for the day
Reveie at break Of day for company squad drills
for one hour Breakfast ut six A. NJ Sick call at seven
Guard mounting at eight. Company drills from half past
eight TO haif-past ten A. NJ Dinner ut twelve
Company drills and parade from h past three 10 half
past tive n Supper al SIX T. H. Retreat aad Company
roll salut hs'f past six r NJ Tattoo and company ron
call at nine p NJ Taps q. quarter paBt nine r. NJ when
ali lights must be out in camp and the retire Sun
day mornings, at half past eight, have company in
specons; each company must be inspected by tho Cap
tain and every man must turn out All arms accou,re
nens and general cleanliness will be hooked after At
ten NJ divine service at the Colcnes STARTERS the
balance OF the day for rest Every Tuesday and FRIDAY
evening our band at the <DOnel'g
ters. Sometimes have little dance and try the Ian.
GERS usdes NC but We have to do without lady part
ners, as there are none the island. few nights
after the battle of Manassas Junction celebrate our
defeat, the rebels the other side had bali and grand
illumination. We could hear the music quite plain
This island is barren sandy spot about forty Hse
miles long and in some places not quarter of
sile wide. The principal inhabitants snakes ALI
gators, lizards oads and frogs We stationed at
Camp Browne, outside and distance from the fort
and about two miles from the rebel camp.
bcteve they have about five thousand moro troops
Since the battle Of Manassas Junction, TO agra.
vate uf, they tave sent two small boats across
with papers and the news Of the battle with our
defeat Also, dog, with bottle tied around
his neck with papers and letters to Colonel Wilson telling
him 10 take good care Of Their dog (Which they call Ma
nassas) Tor they would be after him before long.
We have had two alarms here--one about two weeks
ago. when was officer OF tho day. That night there were
spies the island, and two or three sentres Cred at
hem The whole regiment got up and turned out In a
little over Eve minutes. As my company was on guard
and WAS with them had them drawn up front Of the
SuN All" "oVub ouo ydIus IN vi
ent we sent out two scouting parties and they return
ed in couple OF hours and all quiet for the night
but we had 10 keep sharp lookout The other alarm was
caused by five Of tho Coorados boats going TO the
other side TO try and cut out steamboat and Of their
schooners When they were very they Disco
Vel oy The rebes which caused the creates. alarm and
excitement among them; they Immediately drum
,els up ahd down their beach, beating the long roll ard
ne threw up SIX rockets. suppose they thought tia,
Sctlon was ABOUT TO commence They have been rather
atey parties coming in boats and landing ten
mice down the island. This have commenced 10 put
a stop TO- | went scouting with my company about or.
yen cs uowh The island and was gone about two DAYS
cSua nov meet our friends" greet them so we had
eot y mug hIch ana were very tired when we came
back !De men are all anxious TO get into an engage.
mont an ~ am sure @e VIII do good work when we com
nenee