New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-29

hs business, and wes returning 10 the main land when
some negroes saw q number Of Union troops who
were out reconno erng. Upon the prctext of hav-
ing something further to say, they called to heir
quandam master to return. He did so, and wns made
prisoner His father, who is also very large prop
eftY owner, has always been Union man, though
compelled by the rebels to keep quiet. lie has now
openly avowed his sentiments. The prisoner says
he dare not take the oath Of aeg ance tic rebols
will confscate all bis property if he does
There but COO troops on St. Phillips leland.
Mr. Chaplain says the rebels are concentrating in
force the main land, and will attempt 10 retake ST.
Phillips Isaud as soon as the Wabash and some Of
the gunboas leave, which they appear to think will
be pretty soon. They don't seem, however, to en-
terrain hope of successfully attacking Hikon Island.
He gays that al The porrder Iet by tie reJeis at
Port Royal W0s Northern p0Uder. Uninterrupted
communication is kept up with the North, and pow.
der arms in fact almost all necessaries freely
obtained from the Northern States. The ll-inch
cannon were made at Richmond during the past
Summer.
An expedition would probably soon leave Pot
Royal to make demonstration on conc osAAr point
along the coast. lie destination net known, S-
Capt. Coles thinks Brunswick to be the place. Ihs
project x one Of Gen. Sherman's bat most Of the
army officers are opposed to it. They think the taxi
ing away OF 5000 or 5000 men the force necessary
for such an undertaking. from Port Royal would
leave that place too weak to encounter any deter-
mined attack from the large rebel force which, there
can be no doubt, is collecting on the maiTiand E
may be that this army Intended rather Cor defen-
sive than aggressive operation; but officers Of expe
II. L ., 10 ton
bic IN opportunity for the South Carolinangyto re-
trieve their losses. It s said that Gen. Sherman 10
somewhat netted at the fact that the navy IeaPed
all the aurels Of the recent fight and is anxiou1 shat
the army should distinguish itself az well.
The negroes in the vcinage holding high ca-ni-
val. None are received by Gen. Sherman except
the very few who can make themselves useful. Tho
rest, though theyhang about the forts during the
day. are cent back to the plantations at night TheJ
bring provisions TO the soldiers, which they sell at
very low prices. Chickens can be bad at % cents
pair. and very fair bullocks at A. apiece.
Beaufort is still deserted by white men. Tbree
Union runboats lie there, and others pass up and
down the river occasionally. The negroes destroy
and carry off everything they can lay their hands
ON. Pianos mirrors and other valuable property
are ruth essly destroyed Anything they think use
full they carry Off 70 an island, where they are estab-
fishing a settlement Of their own, aud where they
think they viii be allowed to live in security They
have plenty of provsionf The crops are said TO 30
heavier this year than for ten years past The rcs
orop was occurred before the arrival Of the expedition
Great quantities of cotton were stored in barns
and storehouses. IA many rs 1000 bales were seen
on one plantation ready for market. Gen. Sherman.
however, refuses to seize it, He says IL ia not con-
traband of war and he has authority to sezes any
other property.
Probably half of the crop, however was nos
picked or If picked not gioned and wonld be iosf,
as the negroes have no idea Of doing any Labor
sinee their taskn.asters have fed.