The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-04
LATEST FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

1Ateresttn8 Narrative or o Late RcsfdeMt
81 charlottesville Manner OF His rs.
cepe from Dfxic-Tho Varying Feel
anGs OF tho Citizens by the Events Of the
war-They Are Moro Determined than
Hops<sl-Progress OF Anairs-Defenccs
of James Island-New 6unbonts and
Rams Buile-spirit OF the Women OF
Charloston and Observation-Disclosures
Conscription-Mnrkets &C., SC.
We have been favored with the following interesting
AArratve Of late passing events in Charleston by young
8agshman who resident OF that city for several
gears prior TO the breaking out OF tho rebellion Mr.
Robert Paoons engagements besides the fact or his
being, ~ an Enelishman exempt from suffering from the
fearful epidemic Of secession, which hrs brought such
evils upon the country detained him Charleston from
Ahe opening Of hostites until a few weeks ego He
sought no Official circurnlocrtory avenue Of departure
from tho city, but in adventurous to0k Frerch
leavo OF IT, undeterrsd by martial law all execu
sors and penalties Having nado up his mind TO
Wart, he on the 20th Of june crossed the Ashley and
proceeded on foot TO Secessonyie the scene Or to
late engagement. From there he cautiously held on his
way TO Crnbalps plantation, lately occupied by the
Union troops, from whence he got Wow Of the block.
aiding gunboats and made tracks accordingly. After
crossing large swamp, in which he times up TO
Ais neck in WATER he succeeded Ia Otractng the atten
son Of tho gunb0at Pembina. A small boat was mmeS
asey manned md despatched for him. and, 70 hs great
delight, Mr.. pattoon found himself under The
protection Of the Stars and Stripes He speaks With doep
eeng OF the kindness ho received from the officers and
81 on board the Ponblna The Pawnec and one or two
sshers Of the Union vcssels IN the siation.
Mr. Patoon describes tho feeling OF the Charleston !ans
= continually varying with the shifting changes cf the
war Or ate indeed, hey have been in great glcc and
have been induging in ccorcd hopes in COMO
suence CT what they doem The reyorsos which have be
hl.en the Union army tho peninsula. They are
more liable TO extreme enthusiasm than the citizens
ofsavannah or other neghboring cities, while at the
same time conscious OF the lead akon by them in this 70
selon Under the slightest tho oonfoicracy
shsy are thrown into corresponding depth cg read aud
sonsernaton. Tho tor 50 long a time removed
nom their doors tina. they began glory in The fall s
sumter and 70 feel that they had iens crorios decd
N raising tho standard VI revolt II The general in
preston that long before Uncle could lake measures
~ avsngc himself Tor tho vrongs rcasops
Aganst him France and England would interfere
pronounce for t5s ds pende1cs of the South md thus
leave 10 SOUTH Carolina the honor and glory OF having
Brought about 10 dssiTsh.o a result
The pedtion TO ort Royal, though mch rpscuiated
apon createa no great alarm, as was universally slr
posed ta dss:5ned for ionsacola. ru, when they
found that their coast the Immediate oh
tect Of this hostile visit, ant that tho cGct, not-
witbssnding the terrific etorm which IL had ea
sountorei, and which they believed would be dos-
tr.ctive to u, had escspsd, sad change cane
che spirit OF their dream. However, their courage
same back to then when they thought OF the deonces
m Hilton Heti--ior,s Walker and Beaurcgara--blit &C
sordng Tho plans and specifications Of ,hoir favor,e
shief, Besurcgsrd himself, The bombariment at Hilton
Head was clearly heard NJ chaI,oston and hs capture
or the place threw tho people rst real fear tcy
had fell ss TO TIE results rr their treason Tie psope
Of Beaufort 1yns before tho Yankee invader AMI crowd.
ing tito Chssleston rasa5 rnation 20 the LIhss
pitch An immcd sto stampede made from The city
A. this tinc thsro other military forcc
m or around Charleston than the garrisons
on the several forts ana informant Ibis occasion
sorroboAtes all the previous evidences caersd 70 Tho
effect that had troops marched upon Charleston
following up our Hrst tbs, quarter tho city
soad have fallen without struggle Is matter Of
~ much surprise MS pleasure TO Charlestorans that
Chs was aot done Tho day the forts scneed ard
Hilton Head abandoned by The rebels, General Loo NJ
rived At sstop and at proceeded TO pocusgo
stat which be selected temporary hesdsusr,crs
rhn railway Inc here was msds the live u defence for
Charleston and rsnCorcements wore pronp,ly ssnt 10
Shat auar,sr Turs we're no distractions a.
xhss Tine 20 tor.e advancing upon Charles.
tap sad even Ian2s isisri, the scrrn nf our
ists severe rapu,se una.i 6oNcys! Bcniin. ms tn.
AefseaeA u was he SsAicS taa ths attack would sher