The New York herald., 1862-12-31
Another Vessel Of the Banks Expedition
Broken Down and Put Into Port,
&s., &s.. &s.

On the "a INST, the steamer MerrimAC, the BANK
expedition. having board the Tenth New York stat
Militia Zone Hundred and Seventyseventh vounteers)
companies of the Second battalion Duyees zouaves
zone Hundred and Sixty second volunteers), and tive
of the Twenty fifth Connecticut Volunteers In
all fifteen hundred men, put into Port Royal She cs
New York tho 18th inst and when two days out had
Of her engines disabled by the breaking o the con.
Meeting shaft Her troops all landed and accommo
dated the various buildings that afforded space for
them. The ship was expected 70 leave reoin the
pedltion on Sunday, the 2sth inst.
The propeller shetucket, having on board two com.
panes of tho Massachusetts regiment, ass
put into Port Ro FOR coal and water Her wants having
been supplied she sailed again on the morning 26h
Our Beaufort Correspondence.
BEAUFORT, s. c., Dec. %, 1862
The Arrest and Release Of Colonel Bryant7he Case of 90
lonel White and Captain Nchots- Visit Of General Scs
and Admiral Dupoa;-Resignation Of Lte,asnosa
Colonel Beayd-C festic.ties-Saiing Of e A-
rimdc, de-, dc.
Colonel j. w. Bryant, formerly Of Florida, who
summariy arrested by order Of General saxton few
days SINCE has been released Colonel B. has just
turned from st. Johns having had interview,
through a flag of truce, with his family, who reside
above Jacksonville. His papers were examined, ans
upon representations of those who him be
released
Colonel White and Captain Nichols again restored
to command and to their previous positions, vizCoo.
mel White commandan Of post and Captain Nichols Pro-
vost Marshal Much satisfaction IL expressed here AZ
this result BY the hosts Of friends these gentlemen have
and who know their ability and acumsn matters per-
taning TO their duties.
General Seymour, just arrived in the steamer Della
ware accompanied by Admiral Dupont, visited JBeaufors
yesterday, and returned TO Hilton Head to-day
paard Mara ahal NJ
General saxon's STAFF who on Tuesday last placed
under arrest by order of General Brennan has resigned
His resignation, by leave, has been accepted.
highly satisfactory to the community at large,
and especially 10 many individuals that noticed during
day. whose "style indicated the truth OF their
feLcr (hc) Christmas don't come but (ric) once
year (hic) let's drink?' But do not let lead
you 10 think that fncchus held supreme control over all
matters on s.the day we ceebraten Other and higher
methods Of enjoyment were freely indulged.
The sun arose bright ana clear aud throuscus the day
ss0ld Sos' poured down unsua warmth upon,ho
heads Of hundreds OF pleasure seekers, at times not
especially agreeable. The days exercises commenced
about hafpast ten O'Clock A. NJ, In the camp Of the
First United States artillery, with games, shooting
matches. racing, &C., including the celebrated .'meai
feat exclusively for contrabanda successfully inau.
gurated AZ Fort Pulaski on Thanksgiving Day.
prominent feature Of the entertainments At this camp
wa was The hurdle T umpng ransxns suspended % aa ring On
while at full galop This exercise am told byIteut Hen
ry fnemberspf whose company participated largely In the
shows the wisdom Of introducing an exercise which
trains the soldier for rsaI work. and prepares for a
future contingencies some very excellent h0rsemanship
here displayed. Lieutenant TuIy First. United
states artillery distinguished himself In this exercise
csptan s aangaon Of Company also gave u l az men
near by Twenty pounder hcwitzer was placed in
position on the river bank and some NEST exceent prae
tce made with shot and SHE'LL under the dlrectop of
Lieutenant Tnly. next, in company with Lieutsnans
Heury-whcse conduct at Poco,ago for him the
found found the men dressed ne neat and clean, an order
ly and respectful, their Sbey tents in perfect order
A solid aud substantial dinner awsitedrh mon whose
sharpened appettcs mdst have aested the favor done
them.
States artillery, Captain Langdons, where found table
Much care had eviaenily been taken here pIssss ALL
the Of the table tribute tho memory Of
private nf this company who lost bis life az Poe0taoo
Your correspondent next visited The camp Of sSs sixsn
Connecticut Volunteers whore prncely treat pro-
vided by Mcssrs Cooley Harvey suffers 70 the reg
necicut; Lieutenant Colonel Tuiichel, Eighth Name
Icutcnsn: Co!oncl Bend, Forty.egh New York; Leuss
Richardson Fourth New Hampshire snd others, ana II
accordancs with previous invitation, sat down 70 eat
wen snown hberaiity. Messrs Cooley Hasvsy
JTovided q bill o. fare which equaied many OF
M ,ur 8 nrs, class" table tables =, home @ n We
doue 70 the "sOodss.s The prevailing ioss,---'sThs
10 BY parties in their peculiar style and tone. M
The baud Of the Eighth Maine Volunteers performed In
the OF the tent at intervals during the dinner hour
Ibe majority OF the guests testified their pleasurejn
quiet while the gifted few loud long and
lingering their efforts cf hcarfs. hnnds
&c rho worthy Cooley presided IN his usual olshnnd
manner After making telling speech at the outset,
touching his with the regiment, be couotuded
with invitation to ali iu' which most promptly
responded 10. Great credit due TO Messrs. CCoIsy
Harvey for their liberslity on the occasion. %
After dinner adjourned 70 the square The IL
brary, and there witnessed the demise Of several
chickens. which SUI pended by the feet 10
rope stretched across the road NJ = ennvc.Scut
height for 20 seixe o them ~ the bead
while the full galop. Piercing ring, likewise sus
the afternoons entertainment The crowd arsaty
amused and would tns sk o their neokss from
aspiring contestants, IN order witness bs
This part Of the programme was conducted uhh
remarkable degree of spirit throughout she 6Dreni
camps merry ahrstmas'' was duly celebvatcdto
greater less extent and trust enjoyed by ALL
only give yOu the most prominent features wispesesd.
In the evening dancing, story telling, &C., cloeo4 the
sports and the departed anniversary retired eGDidst
shouts Of gee from HUNDREDS Of ssbes whohad asusl
latitude this day. H.,
The Merriu,ac sails morrow with her soopA VIZ
The Tenth New York Volunteers six companies. n The
second battalion Duryees zouayes, and comDaoy Of
the Twenty .lh Connections Volunteers. she % dee.
tined for General Banks command. She has lep de-
aned here since saturday last to repair her machsry
The following deaths are reported since my lzsles
Private Bsnry Angel, Company l., Third Khodao land
regiment. December 15 chronic diarrhma.
Private Benjamin n. Prince, Company @, FostzyGighsb
New York regiment, at Fort Pulaski, cscsmbef
throat. I.1
Private Samuel Husslns, Company n, rorty-esvsssA
Pennsylvania regiment, December 10; woands "a,
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