New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-13
Ne Forwf Ard Movement yet-Sevcre Gales
ArYiv nj OF the Weehawken-The from
sidoS Steering Gear Deranged-Lnnd
SAFES Stopped by Gen. Hrntcr-ArrivHi
Of the Payn,astcr-Corr Martial.


Prom Cur Special Correspondent.
tte HILTON HEAD. 8. c.. Feb. Q. 196a.
Contrary TO expectation, neither tie land bor
naval forces have commenced active operations dur
ing the week just closed. The extremely roagh
weather that prevailed during the greater part OF
H. together with other causes do not feel at liberty
70 mention, have caused this delay. When tie
army and the navy will be in condition TO undertake
aggressive movements cannot now be definitely
stated.
The severity Of the gales Of last week was unex-
amped in these parts. Pilots that have been navi-
eating along the Southern coast the last twenty
years say that their violence surpassed anything
within their recollection. Much apprehension was
felt during their prevalence for the safety OF por
ton Of the feet Of transports from North Carolina
that YVES still out Fortunately, however, they all
made this port without any serious damage. Tie
British steamer Ossian, employed by the French
Government to carry supplies to Mexico, came into
this port on Saturday in disabled CONDITION. lhe
Monitor Weehawken, Capt. Rodgers, arrived here
on Thursday afternoon, in tow OF the LadoDa-
Daring her entire passage from Hampton Roads
she had 10 weather the fearful storms. Uer ms-
cbinery was somewhat disarranged
The New Ironsides Unexpectedly returned on
Friday evening from Off Charleston Harbor. /, Is
understood that a slight disarrsnRement OF her
steering apparatus neceesitated her temporary re-
turn. She will Immediately rejoin the blockadog
feet upon being repaired. notwithstanding her
absence, the Rebel rams are not likely TO repeat
their exploits OF week ago, owing TO peculiar ar
engagements for their reception made by Admiral
Dupont.
The Monitor Montauk has been lying quietly in
Oeeechee River eince her last unsuccessful attack
on Fort McAlster. The Passac is still lying at the
mouth Of Wilmington River in wait for the Rebel
ram Atlanta, momeDtarily expected to make an at
tempt TO run the blockade.
Owing to the uufavorable weather Of last week,
The reenforcements from North Carolina did not dis
embark until day before yesterday. Slice that time
they have been successfully landed on 81. Helena
Llard, where they will probably remain until the
opea;ng Of the campaign. TIE flee. Of transports
will Rensln in this port, in expectation OF irrsAef
service.
Msj..Gers. Hunter and Foster, and Brig. Gems.
Eaglee, Potter, Stevenson, Hickman, aod Seymour,
with their respective stalls, Tuesday aud Wedres-
day made tour of observation TO Fort Puasgi ano
Wilmington and Ogeechee Rivers. At Fort Pulaski
they reviewed the 48th N. Y. Volunteers, Col Bax-
Ger commanding, with the excellence OF the drill and
discipline Of which regiment Gen. Hunter eXpreEsed
the highest satisfaction The party visited both the
Nontsuk and Passac. During the trip they were
several times within short cannon, and even II usket
range Of Rebel positions, but the enemy, unaware
81 the character of the prey within their reach
fortunately abstained from firing upon tho boat.
Gen. Hunters order in regard TO the extortions
Of suffers and traders 10 being rgdiy enforced. A
Commission has fixed tariff of prices, strict adj
florence to which viii be exacted from all concerned
Three violetors Of the order have already been re-
CURED to leave this Department at the earliest prac
tiesbls moment.
The following General Order, Just issued, will
meet with the appreciation OF all that have the well
fsre of the colored population of these iss;ds at
hart. A measure moro absurd in the present Nh.
certain condition of military adirs and more unjust
70 those most interested vz the natives OF the SOIL
than the proposition TO sell the lands forfeited TO the
United States for the non payment Of direct taxes,
esn hardly be conceived. " is TO DO hoped now
shat the nain actors in the farce Of the attempt to
collect taxes on these islands, the three Tax Com
sissoners, viii no longer be allowed 70 enjoy their
sipecures ~ under the suboined order their hereto
xoso but nominal occupation Is now absolutely gone;
HEApeuAKTERs DEPARTMENT. OF Tas SourH.
HILTON HEAD, PokT ROYAL, b. Ct feo' Z, 1000
GxHERAL 0sDERG No. S.ln view Of the military neceE
stiss Of this Department. which require all the hnds now
hsd within posts and lines for the OF the soldiers aud
the support Of the ceored population AID Ia her rev OF
legislation uow ksndnE oil sales OF lands which have becons
teeted 10 the United States by Of the nonp,ynea
" the direct taxes charged thereon under the act eno
San provide Increased revenue from Imports to pay
Interest the public debt sed for other porpose approved
ApE 1851 and act entitled An for tho collection Of
Neot taxes saUectiooary districts Within tho United
Hsiss and W Other purposs approved June Ito1 he