The New York herald., 1862-08-15

euggested that he should undertake enterprise the
kind With the permission Of Secretary Chase. Mr. Sedg
wick sent 20 this port vessel laden with fresh supplies
which he sold 20 the navy. fhere was Iroat 10 tho
operation and since then Mr. sedwck has continued in
tho business satisfaction Of parties with whom
he bas had deal and Of the government whose priv
lcge he has not abused.
On Mr. Sedgwck's urst Wis to Port Royal man named
Ward acted his agent called his attention to
timber, suitable for shpbuding lying on the beach,
and remarked that would be valuable at the North
it might be gathered and sent there AS Ar. Sedgwcks
vessel making each return trip in ballast he thought
enough OF the proposition " speak OF It TO Commodore
Dupont who objection to its removal, and stated
that far az he was concerned there should be
slightest objection. Mr. Ward accordingly directed
collect what he could with the purpose il there should
be found enough of the timber 10 make it object, Of
sending II North.
On MIR. Sedgwick's next voyage the result of Mr.
Wards labors did him shipping any Of the
timber home the time his arrival there had
been collected about hundred and tweny logs Two
three days after the vessel reached Port Royal how
ever, Mr. Ward placed in arrest, charged as is al
legged, by Of General Saxtons superntendents with
cutting timber and shipping 1t North Upon examination
he was discharged Meanwhile as Mr. Sedgwioks bust
suffering in the absence Of his agent he to
this place to ascertain what had become Of him While
here called General Saxton and in connection with
the business on which the subject of the timber
was introduced. Ths General informed how Mr.
Sedgwick came TO be engaged in its collection. He
was told that II came from al English yes
sci, laden with cotton and Georgia pine, which
sailed from Savannah about two years since, and
wrecked Off Bay Point Island; that in Mr.. Sedgwicks
opinion did not belong TO the government but that II 1t
did, the property was III such along
the beach buried in the sand, drifting among the
breakers-that it of very little worth to the govern
men that whatever value it possessed had been mpar
ed to it by his efforts in collecting 1t and getting ready
for shipment Under these circumstances alr Sedgwck
insisted that he ought 10 be allowed to take it away
General replied that the government owned all
that was here that had expended about $40 900 0o0
and intended TO get OF il back that IL his
pose sell all the timber and all the property in the
department which not needed for the use Of the
army. Mr. Sedgwick then proposed to relinqush all
claim to the property II the government would reimburse
his expenditures in getting II ready Tor shipment or TO
take home as freight General saxton to pay out OF the
procseds the money previously expended As substi-
tue both these propositions General Sxton proposed
give r sedgwch the privilege OF taking the property
away condition of his procuring the certificate Of two
dsnterested parties as to its value On the following
day the certificate OF appraisal handed valung
the logs at from So to 81 each MIR. Sedgwick had
already paid out more than the appraised value in
pearod reluctant close the transaction, additional
amount of $500 offered when permission to take the
property granted and the money was duly paid over
to Q lartermuster Moore.
Subsequently the commandant at Bay Point was
ordered not TO allow any timber to be removed and the
shipment Of Mr.. Sedgweks property for which he
he paid the government all It's interest in was
worth, stopped. Mr.. Sedgwck demonstrated and
presented his claim to the timber. The facts in the
submitted 10 Gen. Hunter, who called the attention
OF Gen saxton 10 the matter in pertinent note The
latter Immediately came to Hilton Hoad placed Mr.
Sedgwsk arrest, brought charges against him. and
appointed military commission for his Trial
The trial has been concluded After aborous session
Mr edgwlCk has boon found guilty. Tho following Is
the sentence Of the court
The Court does therefore sentence him. the said H. j.
Sedgwck TO forfeit all claims or expenses in collecting
the timber referred 70 in this case also the two hundred
dollars paid by him 70 captain John H. Moore, Assistant
Quar- ternaster and 70 forfeit the sum OF one thousand
dollars the United States and u be imprisoned for the
period OF four months in default pay ing the fine,
be imp. isoned for the period OF onc year.
II. l.. HiGGINSON,
Major First Massachusetts cavalry,
President Of the Military Commission.
J. II. WORCESTER,
Lieutenant Co. II, Seventh New Hampshire Vols
Judge Advocate.
ment Of the sentence the following order was issued
HEADQUARTERS, BEAUFORT, 5. c., August 5, 1862
The proceedings finding and sentence OF the Military
Commission i'll the Of II. j. sedgwick approved.
In the belief that the interests Of the government will not
suffer moral effect OF the lesson taught by the just
sentence Court be lost by such enency the Gene
raj Commanding directs that much of the sentence
requires Imprisonment the period Of four months
be, and the same is hereby remtted. The remainder
will be carried into effect
BY order OF Brig. Gen. r. SAXTON Commanding.
GEORGE MrIRIL, Captain and A. A. g.
After the termination Of these proceedings Mr. Sedg
wick again placed in arrest until the sentence OF the
court should be complied with For two days ne could
nnU no one 10 accept Tue Imposed On
him. but at length Quarermasar Moore consented to
ceive IT, and was accordingly paid. protest against
she proceedings of the Court, illegal and unjust
the same time submitted but was not received.
In this dinay affair General Saxton has appear
ed as an accuser witness and judge whose decision
was final He has pursued to the extremity Of his power
a man who, his charges his
timony, has been convicted Of ignoninious
'i been Jealous in the discharge Of wha, he he
considered to be his duty but the question Of the
legality Of the Court and the fairness Of It's findings is
opA III he hare IN / ts
needless
The Ben Dsford LEFT Bsanfors on Thursday evening,
staff. They goinG reconnoitering excursion down
the coast, and will undoubtedly back with many
negroes. What the precise object Of their mission s
however, cannot say.
The vast number or contrabaAds brought from Edsto
and Stono together with those imported from George
town, has made some provision for their employment
necessary. They are accordingly, to be instructed in
the fine arts 30 far they relate to the construction Of
tubs and baskets The following the circular Of Gen.
saxton announcing his plan
HxADauARrEas BEAUFORT, 8. c., August ., 1862
In consequence Of the abandonment by Our troops Of
certain districts under cultivation the late inhabitants
thereof have been driven from their homes aud are now
without employment.
With view OF guarding them from the evils of idle
nsss and in the hope Of finding profitable market at the
North for the products Of their industry IL is proposed
introduce the manufacture Of rush baskets and cedar
tubs This being the proper season for the labor the
superntendehts having any a tho people referred 10 in
their charge VIII Immediately rot them TO work in
gathering and curing rushes, the more skul being
poyed in making them into baskets.
These and the cedar tubs viii be shipped to the North
where 1t is believed they will find ready sale both
account Of their real utility and of the audabe object
sought TO be attained by their manufacture The pro-
ceeds Of the sales viii be applied for benefit Of those
who contribute the articles.
The district superintendent will keep the accounts ne
cessary TO this end and forward the articles occasion
requires with accurate 90 the assistant quarter
master at those headquarters for shipment the North
BY order Of Erisadcr General r. SAXION.
Commanding.
Lieutenant Colonel U. T. Beard or the Forty.eighth
New York Volunteers, formerly Provost Marshal during
General Shcrmans administrator has been appointed to
like position by General Saxon, to the fnc.
tos o1 the office all persons in the military ser
vice, throughout the department. He energetic and
fearless officer aud Will prove the right the right
place.
There is nothing in tho way Of military movements to
chronicle The enemy taxing 1t easy, and we.
Here in Beaufort absolute quiet reigns
First Regiment South Carolina voiun.