New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-16
From Oas Special Correspondent.

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From Oar Special Correspondent.
HE,rguAgrrRs sTONO lNLET. 5. C.. June j. 1907.
The node on preparation which has been so long
SOUNDING proves but the opening measure 10 another
lively tuoe abou, to be played IL Dixie.
Earlv on the morning Of the I'd the L. S. trans
port Delaware swung from the pier az hilton Head
having on board material for the reduction Of Rebel
obstacles 20 the triumphant entry of our flag ana
forces 10 whatever may be lef, Of that seethpg vat
Of treason, he City Of Charleston; and not only did
the Delaware swing, but many others likewise.
Preceded iy the little Flora, entered Stone Inlet
81 Il O'Clock the same day. Nothing of Importance
occurred uu.l our arrival at Legarevile, small vii
lace containing some twenty-five or thirty dwellings,
situated on The lei, bank of Stone River, where we
dropped anchor under the friendly muzzes OF the
Pawnee Legareyille was found deserted, not even
a contr ,band showing his face. The place contains
two churches, both Of which have been despoied by
the enemy. Stray fmEiirre, both in and out Of
doors, gave evidence Of y hssy exit. The place
was invested AID pckeis established.
Across the river at this point driven, for the
defense OF lie place. stockade Of timber sp1es,
which, however, gave but LITTLE hinderance to the
advaDoe o. our gunboats, who made q passage for
themseves uac after Corners. Opposite Lcgareyile,
IS fortified portion of some length, which was
selected for q ard.ng, which soon began snd con-
tinued ~ 10 O'Clock .. ln the 81. The horses,
goods aud other palaphen "A were all safely
deposited without q loss, crediiabiy to all engaged.
4 camp wys Immediately formed on James Island
About o'clock lhe next morning, our picAets were
fired uJon. A skirnifh ensged, resulting in the
repulse Of lie Rebels and tAeI retreat to the negro
house, formerly owned BY Legage, about one and &
half miles from the landing.
TIE Griae was renewed this morning, and re-
endorsements we're rent from the New-York 18th
Hghlouders) the Pennsy lyania l0oth Roundheads),
and the Massachusetts 18th, TO the diminishing
ground. II crew more frequent and warm The
enemy made rolerably eooc charge, but were met
with determination by men, and after short
skrmish were sent flying again. The Massa-
chusetts 2etb received the appreciation, especi.
ally Of tie General commanding for a success
ful charge by Two of it, companies, + and -.
Previously rhe 81. p. Hal" bad thelled the
woods on the right bank for some distance in al.
vance. They then retired beyond the houses and
threw forward two brass pieces. The Pawnee
opening with she'll lin connexion with the Pembins
and Unadilla soon made il too no, for them Again
they retired, leaving behno two large siege gnns,
mounted (ca ronades, 42-poundersl, which, in their
attempt to get safely OF, broke through small
bridge. The wheel Of q third piece was injured 50
much as TO make it impossible TO take it al once
away. We loose as prisoners Cspt. Cline and -four
men from the Roundhead Regiment, which has, ia
addition. lost one killed outright, and four arc NOR
tally wounded.
Private wni Mcknight, Co. Z. Of Eas,bfooS, dead
Private McKeevc5, Go. II, West Middleton. mortal
Private James Bel Co ! youngstown Ohio mortal.
Priyste solomon Fiber. Co. Slipping Rock mortal
Private y. Il. White, Co. d, DARN sion, mortal
Capt. J. II. Cline, Co. d. Princeton.
Private Robert q soulhen, %. d.
Pnyate jar IS 70 khousen, Co D.
Private J. f. Ienoa, Co. D..
PIivste q. &. Mcclure, Co. D, slightly wounded
We hold az prisoners the Rebel Adjutani-General
Of the Charleston battalion, VIM. Walker by name,
resident of Charleston he is badly wounded in
the leg. He seems smart for one in his situation,
and, noiwitl standing bis evident good breeding,
" darnns tie gurbons ersrgetically. lie has
handed over bis watch rings &c, to those who have
him in Immediate charge.
The Pembina ard Ellen, on the afternoon Of the
3d. passed further up the river, shelIing the woods
with effect.
June 5.--Thc past three days have brought rain,
mud. and Il sLirmisb with the enemy. Yesterday
on james Island they were again refeled, and az
oler siege piece similar 10 those previous was cap
tured by tie 9Th Michigan (Col. Fentonj. In this
the Massachuse'ts 2sth participated and loses the
seryicss 81 three valuable men, who wounded:
Corporal ". Il. Pray Of Putnam Conn, Co r; cheek.
Private Ssmu~ N!sOBcielt 81 Boston. CO. u abdomen
Private Thomas IcGoyeru OF Boston, Co. y thigh.
The 79th New-York were ready as reserve, but
we're no, in sctive participation. We have now
taken tnee complete siege guns, and there remains
one more with broken wheel, which viii probably |
soon follow suit.
Yesterday on Coles Island, where are continued
series Of Abandoned Rebel Notifications, saw
fne marble slab TO the memory of " John T. Cook"
Of the Wee-Nee Volunteers, lat Regt s. c. Militia
who died IN the service Of bis country &c. S. AL
aged 49,"
On Tuesday night we experienced severe blow.
which deranged our relative positions aud caused
some commoiOn among the transports. Fortunately
% lives were lost aud but one collision occp,,er