The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1862-08-23


uouS and sodiery Sherman. Our best wishes go
with both. The country has no better soldiers
nor none more honest dese:vng and true
Brig Gen Q. a. Gilllaore, formerly Chief
Engineer Of the Expeditionafy Corps, has entirely
recovered from the severe illness under which he
was compelled TO return North While still quite
unwell at West Point he was requested to take
command of the Notifications about Washington,
and subsequently at Cumberland Gap, but from
his feeble health, he was obliged to decline He
has since been gazzetted to an important command
in the army of Virginia.
The appointment and confirmation of General
Gmore SO distinguished for his abilities as an
Engineer and for his cool clear r-headed and in
domitable zeal as an officer, is hailed by his old
companions In arms, as another sign of the Gov
crnmcnt'S mistaken determination 10 crush out
the rebellion and maintain at all hazards the great
cause of National unity and constitutional liberty.
Major ChaS. e.. 1Ialpine, Assistant Adjutant
General, L. 5. A., and Chief of Staff to Maj.
General Hunter, has been relieved from duty in
this Department, and is ordered to report to the
Genera-in-Chief. Major Happiness official posi-
ton brought him in contact with officers of every
grade, and probably more unanimous feeling of
genuine regret was never felt at the severance Of
purely military relations. His more immediate
and find the place made vacant by his withdrawal
from among them very difficult to fill. Major
Halpine enjoyed, in the highest degree, the con-
tidence and esteem Of the commanding general,
with whom he has been long time associated,
having served upon his staff sluring the campaigns
in Missouri and Kansas.
Major Louis II. Pelouze, Assistant Adjutant
General in the Division of Maj. Gen. Banks, was
seriously wounded in the side on the 9th inst, at
the battle Of Cedar Mountain. He received his
injury while gallantly leading through CALLING
fire regiment which wavered The numerous
friends of Major Pelouze in this Department, to
whom he endearcd himself by his uniform urbanity
and geniaity while filling the position Of Assistant
Adit. General and Chief of Staff to Gen Sherman,
will hear of his mishap with mfeigned regret, and
wish him quick restoration to health and to dll-
ties from which he cannot b. well spared. His
injuries are reported not to be of Il dangerous
character.
Our readers, particularly those engaged in
the siege operations against Fort Pulaski. will be
glad to learn that Lieut.. Horace Porter, of the
Ordnance Department., has been selected and
assigned to duty as Chief of Ordnance i'll the army
of the Potomac. No Young officer carries with
him higher reputation for ability, zeal and fore
sight. The story ofhis untirng activity, incessant
laborS, skillful Devices and remarkable aptitude
in supplying deficiencies of material while trans
porting, planting and serving the splendid arma-
mcnt used i'll the reduction G Fort Pulaski is en-
trcmcy attering to the character of so young IN
officer. The rejuvenation of the army has begun
First Lieut. Edward W. Smith, Fifteenth IN
fantry. t. s. A.. will act as Assistant Adjutant
General of this Department in place of Major Hal
pine. who left by the McCieiian on Thursday for
Washington. Lieut.. Smith is an excellent officer
who will ably fill the position to which he has
been called. He has been attached to Maj Gen.
Hunters Staff more than year, having served
with him in Missouri and Kansas.
Brig. Gen. II. G. Wright is at Boston assis-
ting Gov. Andrew in the work of djSpatching the
Massachusetts quota Of troops to the field His
eminent abilities will certainly do much toward
fastening the organization Of the leyicS from the
Bay State.
Brig. Gen. 7 W. Sherman has been ordered
to repair without delay to New Orleans and report
for duty to Maj. Gen. B. +. Butler, commanding
Department of the Cult.