Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-12-31

ly, sea calm, ana we are uhuer goou mean
way off the coast of North Carolina. The
Captain ordered one of his subcrdinates to
test the water, (that is, dip up bucket
full, thrust a Thermometer into it, and see
whether We are in the G Gulf Stream or not;)
he says we are now in the Gulf Stream.
Our men are all well, and happy as larks-
(excep, this poor fellow that has just now
interrupted me, and says he has had no
rest since a long time, and all caused by
an old tooth. Excuse me for a moment,
while | take him to my room here we
are, subject on chair; have the forceps
in my hand out comes the tooth, and the
Ocean claims it,
noticed Dan'l b BM'Gregor and James
Pross, ID, leaning against the railing, and
have also seen Lieut.. Hanselmau of
Middleburg, Tbo's kleckuer of New Ber-
lin, and Richard Bell Of the University at
Lewi,burg-now, members Of the 1G;h
Reg, Penn. Vol. aud all well-in good
health aud spirits. We are now having
some excellent music on board, and |
must step for awhile and hsten-two vio-
lBs aud two baujos, and all as well played
as ever heard them. o. this is deli ght-
ful.
S. Sunday. Morning lovely and waves
rolling high. At I, \. VI, we were all
aroused from our ,lumbers by the cry Of
fire , fire. An! what change from
yesterday, when all were happy and pow
that much dreaded sound on tie Ocean
Z wa'cry grave-!riepds at home, &c--
fished through the brain. You eou ina
CINE with what horror these words came
to our ears. 10 an instant, Jumped out
of my berth, aud upon inquiring, heard
the welcome news that i; was an unneces-
sary alarm. Again returned to my berth,
and took quiet nap, unit! the gong SCUM
dei, when arose, aud going on deck had
the satisfaction Of seeing number Of large
Sharks swimming by our vessel. At 10,
y. NJ, the Captain told US We were about
opposite Charleston, S c. | soon after
noticed three large vessels going the same
direction as we are going, with the Star:
and Stripes floating il the breeze. At IL
NJ, we heard the sound Of cannon as we
are still cut of sight of land, VIC did not
know from wbeucc it came. About thi:
time, scuilie took place on board between
the Captains mate and deck hand, the
latter struck the former, when the mate
knocked him down with bis mace, which
cut his scalp open and he bled profusely
They then haLdcuiTed him to an iron OF
deck to await further punishment. 4
- min. Of / Z. NJ, VIC came in sight o
land, along the coast Of s. c., which Wa
good news to many on board, especiallJ
those that had been little sea sick. a
P. NJ, Hilton Head was visible, tn,
pilot flag was hoisted, and We we're scor
supplied with tug boat that was to guid,
US into the harbOr. But, unfortunately
the pilot was ignorant Of bis business ant
ran US aground at 6, z. NJ. The sea wa
rough, and we went humping and rolling
around as if We we're block only, aDt
such swapping and cracking of ship tim
bers was anything but comfortable. W,
L. ,,,laa o,I . l.,
captain sigualed for assistance, but non,
came. This was our situation for five Ion!
hours, when, at IL, z. NJ, the tide ros,
high enough again to float US; We theI
Dade for deeper water, aud anchored un
til morning. We poor land-sailO:s fel
very uncomfortable all this time, and tht
more SO when we noticed the regular sail
ors complaining and fearing storm ahead
which would have dashed US to pieces il
short time. Our men behaved through
it all ike men, and deserve much credi
for it. Remember, We have some l2O(
soldiers on board.
0. Morning pleasant and bright, ant
sea calm. We were supplied with a mOr'
experienced pilot, and at an carly houi
our vessel was under full headway. a
s, A. NJ, our anchor again dropped, ant
We were safely placed within speaking dis
tance of the Cosmopolitan, the boat that
contained the balance of our Regiment
They gave us three cheers, and We return
ed them with good will. They brought u:
our mail.
am surprised to see so many vessels oil
different kinds here. | can readily count
SIXTY in all. There are acres of tents on
shore at Hilton Head. feel great change
in the c.imate-men run around cOatless,
and wadiug in The water
The Illinois has been California s'ea-
mer since 1851. Her Captain, Rlthbone,
is gentleman, and understands his duty.
enclose piece of Palmetto leaf.
I Doc G.
FoRT DRAYToN, Otter Island,