New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-04-07
From Or Special Correspondent.

From OR Special Correspondent.
Pom ROYAL, April 3, 1862.
Through the waIm mist which filed the harbor on
Sunday afternoon, the steamer Atlantic came almost
unseen into port, bringing the commander Of the new
Department Of the South Major-Gen. David Hunter.
News of his appointment had been brought us by the
Oriental, and The prospect OF his coming his personal
and military reputation, and what be s likely to do,
have since supplanted the more familiar subjects Of
discussion in camp. HE fret general order on as-
suming command l. dated the day after bis arrival.
1t divides the Department into three districts, re-
quiroa reports Of the present condition of oil separate
commands 10 be made by their senior officers, and
gives list Of the officers composing hs staff. Copies
of this and Of the second order, which is graceful
recognition Of Gen. Sherman's services, are sent
herewith.
The next morning gentleman of quiet and well
bred manner, in a civilians dress which straw bat
and white lanncl sack made rather noticeable, came
early on Shore and sponi an hour or two in eyaui-
nation Of the or and buildings In the afternoon be
went 10 Beaufort on the Mcclellan, whose ensign
aying at the fore intInsted that she carried the
General Cornmaudiuc. Returning the same evening,
Gen Hunter ON Tuesday took command on shore,
and his staff succeeded to the duties Of The retiring
members Of Gen. Shermans. The mysteries and
embarassments of accounts anc the transfer Of
property were much simpfed and relieved by tie
ending Of the quarter aud Of the old administration
together.
Gen. II. W. Beuham, who relieves Gen. Sherman,
also in the Atlantic, and IL assigned 20 the i'm
portant command Of the first District and the troops
constituting the Fret Division of the Depart ent.
This district comprises tie States Of South CasolnS
md Georgia, and all that par Of Florida north and
eas; of line extending from Cape Canaycral north
west to tho Gulf coast just north If Cedar Keys aul
its dependencies, and thence north 70 the Georgia
line. Its headquarters sIe at Port ROYAL, wheie
Gen. Hunters are also established. Beaufort, which
had been suggested as their probable location though
more central in position, is far less convenient
for communication, both with the North and with
other portions of the Department. Gen. Benhaus
staff lie not yet completed. Capt. A. Il. Ely is acting
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Specula,ions as to what Gen. Hunter VIII 90 may
be IroGtably postponed. Possessing thorough
military education, Of long experience and hgl repu
tation and distinguished by Lis Selyices and gal
hntry at Manassas, il may be aafe TO antic.-
pate an earnest campaign lis APPOINTMENT il be-
yond question, popular with the army. Every man
looked on his arrival as if some personal good ioaue
ned beiallen hin, and Gen. Hunter stsnds at tie out
set with one element of snccoss already conceded 10
hirn-that OF the confidence Of his tfoops. In com
rnand Of department comprisng tlree rcbelliousl
States, his future duties requirs other tban Military
talents, and give him opportunities for public servce
10 which no talents and no liberality Of views can
b more than equal. mean TO anticipate NOTHING
yet ] do not conceal my hope, that Gen. Hup,e,
seSQgunes with wise slaiesmapibiV aceepu WIN