The New York herald., 1862-04-07
Our Hilton Head Correspondence.

HnroS HEAD, c., April g. 1852.
Arrival Of General Hunter and &af-Csanges in the De.
paytment-General Sherman 10 Join General HaIcck's
Divso.-Capure Of Union Pickles by the Secesh-Dis-
cord Among The Missionaries a, Beaufort, Gc.. dc. &C.
Major General David Hunter and sta6, and Brigadier
General Benham and sta arrived Sunday last in the
Atlantic from Fortress Monroe where the Allan.
tic touched Their presence looked for by many
in the command and the change in the head of the dc.
partment took all by surprise On Monday pursuance
Of orders from the War Department General Hunter as
sumcd command Of the newly created Depart
ment OF the South, which embraces within its
limits the States Of South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida, and placed Brigadier General Benham,
who relieves Brigadier General W. Sherman in com.
mand OF the northern district, which will comprise the
States Of South Carolina, Georgia and part OF Florida
Not only in the supreme command Of this department
has change been made but in the subordinate depart
ments as WELL Captain Rufus saxton, the Chief Quar-.
termastsr, having been appointed Brgadior General
Of Volunteers, Is Of relieved from command and
has been ordered to report to Washington for further m
structons. Colonel j. W Shaer, active experienced
and talented officer who has long been attached TO Major
General Hunters sta appointed Chief
Of the Department Of the South Captain Fuller will ac,
as Post Quartcrmaster.
Captain H. A. Hascal who has performed tho services
tonary corps in most efficient and creditablc manner
and the perfect satisfaction Of ALL also relieved and
ordered report at Washington His departure is looked
upon by all with great regret his courteous and genial
manners and prompt business like STYLE have impressed
all with the conviction that he is tho right man in the
right place. May he be successful wherever no goes
Captain Michael Morgan, Chief Commissary OF Sub.
sstence also relieved by orders from Washington and
ordered TO report there. Captain j. w. Turner United
States Army, Is appointed in his stead.
Captain Morgan leaves with the best wishes of all for
his future welfare. He has boen eminontly successful in
his department, performing his duties in quiet unos
tentatious manner, yet thoroughly and efficiently
The appointment Of Captain saxton as Brigadier Gene
raj Of Volunteers, affords tho lveest satisfaction TO
every hors9 No better appointment could be made
and is graceful recognition by the President Of the
,ong faithful and scont service OF Captain saxton in
the important department Of the army His abors
here well those peri ormed organizing the expe
dition, were immense and Of the most laborious
character; and how well he has performed them
may be seen In the success OF tho expedi
ton. His department is thoroughly organized and
and in ns working order In his new sphere or duties
General saxton successful he has been in con.
ductng the Quartcrmasters business of the Expedtop
AIRY corpsand feel that he wlll-he will gain high
and enviable reputation and deserve we'll of the republic
Your special correspondent desires 10 acknow ledge the
many favors which General SaxtOn has extended him
and TO return his thanks for the Uniform cour
tesy and kindness which he has received at his hands
Ny warmest wishes for bis success go with him.
General sherman goes North in the Atlantic to report
to Major General Hacck In the Department of the Mssis
sippi, where he viii take command in the a.ld
from North Edisto We have stirring intelligence The
rooes nave como down in considerable force and
succeeded In cutting on the other night nearly a. entire
company belonging to the Fifty-fth Pennsylvania rcg.
ment when was on Little Edsto Island as picket.
strangely enough they neglected to guard the bridge no.
tween them and the main forco the ensmy succeed
ed in burning that, and thon Surrounded he pcket XIII
ing three and wounding dozen ami ca1tnring about
thirty Of our men, The balance sscaped 10 North
Since then there have been several skrmshes hui with
no result Ample reinforcements will be se "a ConaI
Moore directly by General Rsnham. No further oarcn
lars Shan the above have been received ,b. ~ ooa,
to North Edisto to morrow and will then obtain ful do
tails. ~ w
Fifteen OF tho Forty sixth New York vorptc rs vor.
captured, together with field piece, yesterday on viii
mington Island, on the Savannah river. Colonel Rosa
took the responsibility o. leading thirty mon on REQ NJ
nosscnce what not on Wilmington Island without tho
orders knowledge Of General Gilmore and was there
surrounded by superior force of the rebels and hair OF
his cspisred All The officers and tho balance Of the