The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1862-08-30

fathoms of water, and in short time she would
probably have been wrecked. The Karnak now
lies at anchor near the guard-ship at the mouth Of
the harbor, where she is likely to remain until her
owners can make arrangements fontowing her to
New York.
Our PICKE1s AGAIN THREArENED.-OnT Tuesday
last, soon after midnight the picket guard at Brad
dock Point, composed of "a detachment of the
47th N. Y. Regiment, observed four boats, appa-
rently full of men, approaching the shore. They
were hailed three times, and, not replying, were
fired into The picket Immediately made the
matter known at headquarters, about half a mile
distant and the officer in command promptly had
his men on the road, at s'double quick to the
place where the boats had been seen. But, reach
ing there, it was found that the ntruders had dis
appeared. Doubtless, the boats contained par
| ty of the enemy, who, embOldened by success IN
surprising our pickets on Pinkney Island last week,
thought that the trick might be played twice to
advantage. They were mistaken, as our sentinels
are not likely to be caught mapping again.
WRECK OF THE U. S. SLoop-oF-WAR ADIRoN
DAcK.-The Adirondack. one of the finest Of our
new war vessels, was totally wrecked on Saturday
last on Man-Of-War Point, off the east end Of
Abeco Island, about 100 miles north Of Nassau,
n. p. captain GanSevoOrt, her commander, IN
brief dispatch to Admiral Dupont received on
Thursday ria Key West, stated that his officers and
crew were safe, and that he hoped to save the ar
mament of the vessel, but no particulars Of the
disaster have come to hand. The admiral at once
ordered the gun-boat Canandaigua to the scene OF
the wreck. for the purpose of bringing away the
ships company and to secure as much as possible
! of the valuable armament of the vessel The .4di-
rondack left this port on Tuesday the 18th inst,
for Nassau, and after fulfilling her mission there,
was to have been attached to the South Atlantic
Blockading Squadron.
QUARANTISED.-The steamer DelaWare, which
arrived here last Tuesday from Key West, where
yellow fever prevails to some extent, has been pa-
ced in Quarantine at St. Helena Sound, in accor-
dance with the provisions of general order OF this
Department, published in another column. Every
precaution will be taken on the part of the
| Commanding Gcneral.and the Medical Director to
secure the health of the Department; and, in view
of the sanitary regulations which are now in force,
we NAV reasonably expect the s'sickly season" to
pass without adding to the number in the hospitals.
DEATH BY VIOLENCE OF MOUNTED GUARDS
MAN. Corporal Edwin F. Hickok, of co. K, 9th
Connecticut Regiment, belonging to the mounted
guard, and acting as courier between SeabroOk's
and Hilton Head, was found dead yesterday morn
ing in the road near Drayton's plantation. 1t ap-
peared OH an investigation made by Capt Van
Brnnt, the Provost Marshal, that the unfortunate
man had been thrown from his horse, and his neck
was disOcated by the fail. He had been connec-
ted with the guard fiom the time OF its orga-
nizati0n.
REVIEW OF TRoops.-Last evening there was
general review of the troops at this Post by the
Major General Commanding The weather was
pleasant and the long line Of soldiers well clad,
well armed. and well drilled accompanied by their
excellent bands, presented an appearance both
fine and imposing Gen. Hunter WIS surrounded
by brilliant staff and expressed as he well might.
his perfect satisfaction with the noble army Of
which he is the Chief.