The New York herald., 1862-04-28
Our Edtsto Island Correspondence.

BrtiaWt Sk,mish on ST. Johns Islas.d-Re.els Badtv
Whirpd-Fao Of Truce othe Aain,aad-Qwesr Ac6no,o-
led9nnents-" Gideonitcs'' Of Ediso, de-, dc.
Since my last most brilliant affair has taken place
here resulting In tho total rout Of hundred rebel
cavalry by about sixty OF mon party consisted
cf Captain Rhind, Or. Britnal Masters Mate Nelson,
thirty men and howitxer from the United States gun,
boat Crusader and thirty from the Forty seventh
New York. Fnty.hesh Pennsy lyAni~ and Third New
Hampshire regiments under Captain Dow Of the latter
regiment. The expedition gotten up by CAPTAIN
Rhnd, for the purpose Of punshng the rebels for firing
upon one OF his unarmed boats while going down
the North disto river TO some cotton
from the brig Empire, wrecked the bar
outside Of our harbor few days Mr. Ursnn MAS
ter and In command Of the boat was shoI In the right
wrist and left band making amputaton Of tho forengsr
Of that hand necessary Judge Reynolds, Government
Agent had his hat string out by ball, while many Of
the crew had their clothes cut considerably by the
my's we'll aimed rife balls The safety of the boat and
solely due to Mr. Urann for his and cou
rage under these trying circumstances
The expedition left the Crusa twelve O'Clock
last night under command OF Captain Rhnd landed
at Rockville small village opposite the camp OF the New
York Forty seventh. o. Johns Island, aud mmedi-
atey throwing skrmishsrs the body advanced
slowly and continuously through the village until /.
reached the main road. They rapidly advanced
towards Mr. Seabooks plantation back and distant from
Rockville three miles and half. where they intended 70
bag OF the eneiny's cavalry picksts, who were
supposed to be stationed In the houses but were
found. They moved down 70 William Soabrook's
plantation about two miles but, unfortunately their
approach musket belonging 10 one Of the sailors
ploded and alarmed the enemy who retrested in most
precipate manner Lot however without receiving the
contents OF several muskss, which brought down one
horse and its rider The saddle and sword secured
by ono of the sailors as trophy, and proved to have
been the equipments of an officer.
Upon consultation II deemed prudent to reman a,
seabrooks until daylight give the oppor tuniy
for repose, they were much fatgued by their rapid
march and aborious work hauling the howitze. over
the wretched sandy roads peculiar to these islands
Pickets Immediately thrown and every prcplra
tion made TO receive tina enemy in tbs lnorning. A
little before daylight the men were under ~ M and
the pickets caisd IN This hardly accomplished
wore Instantly in line and the bositzar manned.
The enemy perCeing this charged up the rood furols.
and IN gallant asnnar As the same moment about
Hfty Of tho enemy made flank m9vemoat, Intending
OF rerest hy taking ps sson Of the bridge
leading from the plantation but In s anticipated
by Captain low, who oyders Lioutenaut Bedel with
platoon to occupy the bridge well directed yoey
broke the enemy ranks, who immediately retire sd
The body were brought 10 exceed ngy sudden
terminus by shell from the howzer striking square In
their ranks, and pe-isct storm Of rife balls They
| rallied however, and made another charge The how
second shells, which burst in their ranks at the
rate Of seven per minute. completely uonplussing
| them, they apparently seemed 10 expect
nothing worse TO contend viii. than the few .Spring.
felds'' which Floyd forgot 70 take away with him
Again they broke and relrosted in ami third
time rallied. Captain RhiDd, seeing his small force
wsvering little when the enemy were making their
third aud most deterTnso charge. rushed g ,a. iron
by that gallant band by such hurrah as only
patriots give. On came the enemy now fully two
hndred siropg and again their ranks were mowed dowa
strapf adj hiatt
mage terrible for small body exlegien they
wavered broke and rctTeate In the greatest dis order
receiving sevess shell, wicn increased the psnic. Gap.
tain Rhnd waited TOR renewal Of the attack Tor halt
hoNF, and then returned, his mon singing 'Ixis" ina
most vocieTors manner.
Dr. J. II. II Bcitnal who was in the froni during the
entire action, estimated the enslny loss ~ to
least fifty killed and wounded. Ths geutsis while at.
tending 60 ts wounded refused TO SER his patients a.
ugh in the face OF overwhelming the e-eny
and the supyieations Of his c9mrade Msisrs Stare Gs
W. Neson handled his gun With srsa' skill and G,s,ir
suished mso for his coines- during tho eutire act to.
Too much rase cannot be awarded both ofS ers aud
msn for tho bravery displayed OF this lsou. although
50 sna! force wa eossed was ole os Tie bJcdlet
and most determined engsgenehs which, thus Jar hss
! taken place Ia the dlN rinu.
On Friday last Tag y trues WAS sent 20 the msn-
Land In charge u Dr. WILLIAM u Tanner AID Lieutenant
Frederick A. sawyer, both Of the Forty regruen,
New York State Volunteer, fcis purpose OF delivering
lttsrs TO our men, pg sonsrs in Charleston sad from ts
Fort Pulaski prisoners. Those officers penetrated ts
mainland quite mile ana halt before meeting
| asy OF tie enemys pcLets wno OBTAINED them
| on the ontposts unth The PRESENCE Vi hs,
OF communicated General Evans
the rebel commander haior Rice, % thu Palmetto
Guari fit is p-esUbed came ont and ." hin thew ~.
liyers their written instructions, sthoryri thsm 10
bear tire tag lie received then, very coirisOasy in
decd, apo0s silng Tor deteinBg ep iong he Fad us
did 40. ieei authorized 70 sirs thsr' az pre-
sent but ieTnsstel hsn ~ wait until Vie snd
down. soon cconsi James (sss Of the Faurth az
tlery, United sistss Array and to Uer oiccrs m.
down. MINOR Rice introduced tbe bearers the flag "
these gentlemen, snd 10 have .insssa tue ons
would little have thoash they sgs!ust each
other; maintaining the integrity ., the inicn" IN
all ts pristine glory he other seeking i's utter sui
speedy demo lou and ruin Colonel Jsnes also was uoI
authorized tJ give an wey. Finally, hcwsier Cen
Evans, Adjutanf General, made his Appearance and
grant.d the ,e4us.. VERY cheeauly' tron him
nett, os the fnyGfth Penn sylysns, and Lswrsraut
Kby, Of the Forty sysnth Sev York, in thSgss
ton, and receiving kind ffss!usht. Clothing
will be- delivered by he tsss suhorities 70 thsss ss-
\ tlemen.
Dr. Tanner and iieat Sawyer remained over two
hours with the enemy. sno conv"tssd With fe ppos
the great question OF the day without the lsaSs restraint
Dnrpg their conversstics both psttiss expfe~ed
their opinions very freely and csnd!dy Iisr, sawyer
while speaking with coi. james (whon he represents
very polished gentleman and decidedly more candid
than bis brother oce.s) upon the reduction Of Pulaski
expressed his snrrls Al The seeming insrosnoy aud
want OF vigilance ot Colonel 0lDstssd sbs rebel cotn
handing fussii--fcr ,he purpose OF drawing Colouei
fort Col. J. could not ccmpreLsna ~ all aud
then said, slr must scknow Lodge That your army is
marches and bud batteries quicker than 'he coneds.
rates. Your men enter pto the srrii Of the 70
much greater srtert thsn ours
The rebels were unaware Vi the sl of IsEEd M. TO-
They Acknowledged the ds,tb Of Genslsl Johnstb, anu
also that General bsaifegs-d ost did
know that their army hsd been dsssa 81 Corinth
When informed OF all heir deissts they ssemsd 10 be
rather dowucsst. ColoGs James sald that the Union
army coming down in such wbs ning numbers
that he Supposed they would 81 sst be suhJukssd 50
they have not got IN the neld $40 ,00J men.
During rcconnosssnoe made by ,cknsl Fellows and
thrss cnnIapiss Of the Forty seventh regiment New
York Thursday ast Jehorsee Island, the body "
private John Ssupp. Company X, FIFTY nth regiment
ylvsns, killed In she receut skifruish, dis
covered and disinterred. II had beer csrfsed Oh by
ths rebels who Jailed 90 bnry IL dscsntir,
merely covering ID with sand, leaving the arms
protruding. Al has head vas rodgh
cot with a kaIfs 4" Yankee solder, March rs, 1907
Tbs body was carried within lines, where eved
ato and htlDs military burial The funeral
tee upon the read near the Episcopal church.
sui your readers csn only imagine The sornniiv and
iupressiveness oi a military funpral IN snsmy's
couutpy The coan Of rough pine was borne 10 rsg
,n.ntal baggage wagon. preceded by platoon of the