New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-19


OF the post has recently commenced his duties, ana
better order Of thiDgsis expected He has appointed
10 Sup erintendent Mr.. William Harding, ctzen OF
Dawfuskie leland An enrolment has commenced
but is not yet flushed. There are supposed TO DC
about six HUNDRED al Beaufort. The numoer mas
been larger but come have already returned to me
plantations from which they came. Az lino Poiu'
the Rev. William Peck of Roxbury, Macs, mas zone
great good in preaching to them ana protecting tuein
from the depredstions OF white men, lie mas estao-
.bed a school for the children, IN which are sixty,
r,noirg in noe from FIX 10 fifteen years They are
rarfdlv learning their letters and simple read
so The teachers are of the same race with
tie taught, of ages respectively OF twenty,
tIiriv and fifty years. The name OF one
= Linn Milton A visit 70 the school leaves re-
,e,table impression. One sees there those of pure
African blood and Others ranging through the Dght'
% shades and among them brnnettes of the 1arett
FEATURES taught several of the children then let,
tiers for hour two, and during the recess heaio
the three teachers, at their own request recte 'her
smelling lessons Of words of one syllable, and read
two charters of Matthew. 1T seemed to he morn
ing well spent Nor have the efforts OF Mr. Peek
been confined TO this point. lie has preached at Cat,
Cave and Ladies lslands, anilCgaOrg all other
W bite clergymen and Sunday, Feb. y al the Bap-
81 Church on ST. Helena, to large congregation,
where his uinisrstions have been attended with ex
ccllsnt effects. On my visits TO st. Helena found
that 40 white clergyman had been there since our
military occupation began, that the latOrers were
waiting for one, aud there wac Generalization at
some points which timely words might arrest. i may
Re permitted 10 state that it was at my own sugges-
i.On that lie made the appointment on this leland.
cannot forbear 70 give q moments testimony to the
nobility of character displayed by this venerable
uau. OF mild and genial temperament, equally esr-
Lest and sensible enjoying the fruits of culture and
VET not dles uaded by them from the humblest toll,
having reached an age when ost others have de-
cned the duty and left it to be discharged by young
cr men; Of narrow means, and yet IN the main de-
irying bis expenses this man Of apostolic faith
ana lite. 20 whose labors both hemispheres bear wit
nes left biz home 10 guide and comfort this poor and
shepherdless tocS and 20 him belongs and will
belong tie distinguished honor OF be ng the first min
lister OF Christ TO enter that field which had
o. ened.
The Rev. Mansfield French, whose mis.ion was
authenticated and approved by the Government,
prompted By benevolent purposes of lis own and
IN conference with others in the CITY of New ork,
has been here two weeks, during which time lie has
been indnstrlously occupied in examining the state
of the islands and their population, III comforting
with TIE authorities, and laying the foundation OF
teuef,ent appliances with reference 10 their moral
and material wants. These having re-
ceivod the sanction Of officers in command, he now
returns TO commend them TO tie public aud the Gov
ernueut will derive important Information from his
report. Beside other tbirgs, he proposes with the
arrtoval OF The autl critics here 10 authority
to Introduce here women Of suitable experience and
purposes who slail give industrial instruction TO
those OF their own rex among these PEOPLE, ana
whO visiting from dwelling to dwelling, shall strive
TO improve their household life, and give such conn
sells a. women can best communicate 10 women. All
ciyilizDg influences ike these should be welcomed
here aud il cannot be doubted that many noble
hearts among the women OF the land VIII volunteer
for tie service.
There are some material wants Of this territory re-
curing immediate attention. The means OF suDtist-
No b4Ve tee ell
tons On ST. Helena; also on that part Of Ladies
adjacent to 81. Helena. Bat on Port Royal Island,
and that Part Of Ladies near 10 II, destiiulion has
commenced, and wall, unless provisions are made,
become very great Large amounts OF corn Tor
forage IN quantities from fifty 70 four or 1--WE hund-
red bushels from plantation, have been taken 10
Beaufort. On scarcely auy within this district J.
there enough to last beyond April, whereas 1t is
needed till August. ON others, 1t will last only two
or three ,eeks, and on some II Is entirely exhausted
Ii II stated that the forage taken because no
adj quate supply at band, and acquisitions Tor II
were not seasonaby answered. The iuther taking
OF tho corn in this way Las been forbidden, but
the Gkernmont must he prepared 70 met the ext
pep,y which IL has itself created IL should DE re-
InemOeIed that this is not grain-eaporlng region,
corn being produced IL moderate crops only lor con-
sumption. Similar destitution will take place on
other islands from the same cause unless provision II
made.
The hores, mules and oxen in large numbers have
iteu taken 10 jJtdNloI- ''o1-'"
II If presumed that they, or mott OF
them are longer needed for that purpoee ana that
they Will be returned ~ those who sallhAVe charge
OF the plantations. Cattle 10 the number OF hun
dTed aud 10 cases less, have toen taken IRON
plantation and Slaughtered u furnish fresh beef for
The army. Often cattle have been killed by IRE
sponsible fOraging parties, acting without competent
authority. There can be no doubt that the army ana
navy have been IN great want OF The ysnauoD Of
Tie ratios Of sa beef pork but II also deserves
4. . u f...rts u. - -
inanenily worked, how much Of draught they can
sustain.
Tie GARDEN seeds have been pretty well used up
and inclose d desirable lit Furnished me by gen
flem,n whore experience enables him 10 de.igi ate
,hOe adapted to the soil, and useful TOO Tor army
suppes The general cultivation Of the Islands also
ri lures the sending OF "a quantity OF plows ana
hoes.
I, did rot seem part Il nv duty TO look specially
after matters which bsd been safely intrusied TO-
er. but il il pleasing from such observation a-
yvas G, sualy made TO testify that Lieut. Coz. H.
H. Reyuolds who was charged with the preseryh-
ton of the cotton and other cOniscated property
many difficulties IN he way, has
fulfilled lie duties with singular fidelity ana succcsn
Since the writing OF this report war commenced,
some action has been taken which viii largely III
.rease the numbers II persons thrown on the pro-
eniou Of the Government. Friday, February ~,
he 9Th Regiment Of New-YOrk Volunteer, has
been ordered 10 take military occupation OF NORM
Edisto Island which is stated 10 have had formerly
population Of 5000 or 6,OCO and barge number Of
plantations, movement which involves great add.
iional responsibility. Agents for the collection OF
cotton are 10 accompany 1t.
Herewith IL communicated copy OF an order by
Gen. sherman, dated FEB. g. 1862, relative To Inc
disposition Of the plantations aud OF Their occupants
II evidence Of the deep interest which the com
handing General takes in tbis subject, and OF his
conviction that tho exigency requires prompt ana
immediate action from the Government.
leave FOR Washington, TO add any oral explaue,
llons Whch may be deaired expectlng % relnIn ~