The New York herald., 1862-01-19
INTERESTING FRoM PORT ROYAL.
'UR HILTON HEAD CORRESPONDENCE,

-s'..~ Hrr Hmros HEAD, s. c., Jan. 8, ,ISo1
The Body g the Missing Soldier F5und-71e Retreat Of 0e
Rebels on the 1@-Thev F0yce-TAe Cannonading Hsasd
in Charleston and Sauamnah-TAS Rebels Dread Our Hsa-
w Guns-A Sdpannah COassa6and Picked Up-Hs DE-
scrib the Fseiing Of e Rebels at the Readihono of Aassm
and Slideit-Soaae'n Cities Dcserted-Troops in Sauam
nah-Resignation Of Commodore YatnaH-Saihng Of An
other Secret Erpedtow-Tne Defences- Understanding Be-
tsSsen the Members Of The Press and General Sheymos-
4 Arrival Of the atlantic, dc.
Quiet rcigns In the department of South Carolina ana
Georgia since the affair Of the 1s January at Pors
Royal Ferry We have sent scout OF hundred men
to the mainland the Of the recent osa
nict but they but few Of the rebes consisting
mounted patrol, which put Off the appearance Of our
soldiers
Tho body Of the missing Michigan soldier found end
buried The rebels had retrsated Corners
about i've miles back and then ceased their fight and
prepared TO make stand.
We since learned that the enemys force consist
cd Of the Fourteenth Sixteenth regiments Of South
Carolina and body OF three hundred cavalry
known This is prisoners story and be for
what 1t worth. We pretty well satisfied that the
rebe force superior in numbers ours and they haA
the advantage in light field pieces but, with all advaA
tases in numbers guns and position they did mol dare y
accept fair field hght which they continually wish-
ing for and which, given them would result n
defeat and overthrow Nor did they die in the dtohes
they promised to- the being anxious
the Grst Still must too lightly estimate tAs
vaor and skill Of the rebels They have every induce
ment TO fight WELL and must not be Of easy
conquest know that the commanding generals do not
underestimate the strength skill courage of tho
my. and will not be lod into any Big Bethel Bas
Bluff disasters. & a&
We have not heard Of tho effect which tho amir
Of tho LIST had upon the rebels in CAariss.
ton and Savannah; but il could not have
boon other than bad. They heard the cannonadine
at both ctes and must have that the eleven inch
guns Of tho gunboats playing important part
sy the the c
come over them. They will have occasion TO feel their
wegh again before long.
now on Wilmington river, Georgia, have somo ints-
resting intelligence. negro, from Savannah the ls
small boat by the Seminole while he was making hie
escape from Sccessa The negro quite intelligent and
tho state of affairs Savannah and wilmington He ~
ports that the rebels are greatly since they
nave s nas our has delivered y
TO Them and that would consequently between
Great Britain and the United States which would result
In the success Of the rebel movement Now that the
wise policy Of the has prompted the
der Of tho traitors the rebels feel that their prog
has been knocked from under their sbaky edhc0.
and that the crash which will carry death and destruo
ton with it will surely Hence they depressed
and dsheartcncd but that Savannah shall be burn
cd before it falls into hands Provisions are very
high, and widespread destitution want are felt The
negro reports that ammunition Is plenty and eyery mu-
milton Of abundant How that story win b.
seen by perusa OF general order issued by the rebel
All that could have loft Savannah and retired to ths
back country. 'Ns
Wilmington. Georgia, has been entirely deserted, sx.
cept by few negroes, who still remain. There
fifteen thousand men in and about Savannah ol
whom have arrived from Virginia capture Of
Port Royal The rebels complain greatly Of Commodore
Tatna for his failure to sink gunboats and show
moro fight to our navy. He is pronounced efete and
calls are made for his removal Commander Gis is mot
inclined to place much reliance upon tho ncgros state
ments, and repeat them for what they are worth
Apropos Of Tatnal have just learned from authentic
source that CON- Tatnau has resigned and will retire
in disgust from the rebel lie has ap-
preciaied by the rebels, and his Efforts to sustain tie
rebel flag have been received In the spirit Sick
and disguised with his masters he retrcs his old age
toobsclrty, where 1t hoped he may find time to reflect
upon the events OF the past year dispassonatey and
celmy and detect the fragrant of latter days.
snd by an honest loyal future atone in degree
for them Certainly he has good to resign and
no one can blame him for tho step hs has H0ro-
after he will give sort Of negative support 70 the rsbs
cause.
An expedition of o secret character sailed from hers
Yesterday morning designed to operate not great dis
Easneer regiment. Colonel serr Captain D'S Walker =
command. The service which IL goes Is hazardous,
ba II successful Of great importance and value 1t may
fa and for That reason will not give any hints to ts
destination or object. as will be repeated. n
2 :, day or two % we may expect % hear fro.
no features Of importance Tho work Of defonces u
going at both points with great rapidisy and
tho former point great Dissatisfaction il expressed
at the injurious reports furnished the press BY the
purser or government agent the steamer Marion.
Is these reports furnished by Irresponsible and
known correspondence that give the regular reporters
ing with General Sherman regard the character d
our reports far they refer the movements,
strength and position Of our tosps and have agreed mo-
enemy or detrimental to Therefore, whea
voluntary correspondents expcss our veskns,s and give
commanders in the New York paperB, 10 works TO our
personal injury Our terc depends upon tho course
OF the edofsof orr respective papers, and such cor
termination Of esncray sAerman when I say thas
the accredited corssp mdents OF the press will be sens
from this Department. and allowed TO return par
tcipate in, any fituD mavement. We understand thu
wishes efhe nsrs military authorities and purs
course whs hileit will result in giving the pub
lie all tho nfornix that bs OF interest IT, will not
be detrimental toor advantageous to tho emo
N.Y. Voluntary irresponsible correspondents know
nothing OF this, ann thence tho necessity OF a change
Tho sbeafnsfsp, Atlantic arrived Monday, and
brought the msca desired fls Of daily HERArDs and
large mail Wee d been without news from tho North
Tor twelve dayss nd you we'll imagine the pleasure
aad satlsfncti1 IL Afforded all to see the well known
ATLANTIC again.i in the harbor.
The surrender Of Mason and slidel was very
wen reccvea1F those who read tho ingenious and mas
terry despatch Mr.. Seward 10 Lord Lyons His ogis
a. go clessn perfect that carried conviction
mnus oil tns st bitter opponent TO the act, and
et woafaf shed at tho result. However the Anglo
phasn has lo intense and all feel that the tint
wiz Sone His shall give the English lion tussler u
WHEN ssalf ONE out second best.
pe a,saM brought an immense quantity Of goods fo
husms hxpr -, aud general JOY difuscd through
ou inc aT rtnent the long looked for cams 4
mana of six hundred boxes and parcels wore brought
ana neasl every tent had its share The COMPANY
iaoors un rgreat disadvantage because OF its nablitJ
70 uaHsfo ii its goods the government steamers Tn
SAl,S'ns ster at New York TO be In fault HI
and " izt onseorentIv verv d,e.r,, a. I, ~, 80, - 81 ~
~ rls" Id be changed Immediately, and system
ass nIess-s ted 1t will be greatly to the advantage and
coI.i91s OF tho soldiers.
,o, Gather is cold and cherries today with indica
tiolhI a storm.
rhef ,cea, o,o.r ana ,s....~.. ..u A. - A..
ee+'F .ng large mail.