The New York herald., 1863-03-16

dent or anosher-and should be recognized Ia the sublime
idea q The determination Of all that the government es
all mankind, shall not be blosted out that the beacon
light which for over four score years has guided the
oppressed q the whole earth shall not be extingushed
that the Influences Of freedom which have gone on ncreas
Ing from year to year. and spreading from cline to sme
| Of all mankind. (Appause.) This Is the view In
yhrn J % would o have s. you take this this contest and
meet the exigences Of this great occasion had hoped
70 have led you to the fight. had pictured the emua
tion that should and would between the brave men
from North Carolina and those from tho peninsula hs
old brigade) 70 whom my affections bind me, and had
anticipated With pride and satisfaction the gratnlatons OF
your friends upon the accomplishment Of results which
would prove important and enduring country. But
WIN not enlarge upon this theme. Your intelligence has
tion was made when you left your wives and your child
ren and know that you only await the word to go on,
tho proud honor having fought suffered In defence
Of your country's flag. cloud appause.)
| ANOTHER PAYS REtEIT0y.
| Foloving the above complimentary testimonials,
came another on Tuesday morning at eleven O'Clock.
General Hickman, with The ocer Of the old and gallant
New Jersey Ninth and the Twcntythird Massachusetts,
and General Lcde, with The officers commanding eight
batteries of the New York Third artillery waited
General Nagiec board the Sccor They were, like all
the others accompanied by band of music. General
Heesman who talks, he 1shts directly 10 the point,
! addressed General Nagice as lolows;--
| GENERAL HEcKhAss srErcH.
! GESERAf--We have come to bid you farewell. We
haye como 10 offer that respect which is due you,
4 bolh as the high toned gentleman have
found you, and as tho accomplished leader who
has commanded US. We deeply regret this
ner IN which brought about, and regret the
suits We may reasonably expect You carry with you on
your departure hearts and hopes, and would
God you could carry with you also persons and
arms. (Applanse) But we hope again 20 see you. We
hope again 10 be marshalled under your banners and
march to your word Of command. A thousand God
speeds viii follow you you leave us; and know ex-
press the heartfelt feeling Of every officer now present
when wish you every success man and soldier.
| With my whole heart, General, bid you fare
well. (Appause)
General Naglee responded in very feicitous manner
He cordially thanked the officers OF the renowned Ninth
New Jersey the Twenty third Massachusetts aud Cene
raj Ledlies artillery command, for this naterirg recep
ton They had all seen active service They had been
claimed their beroism and idclty the Of
their country. He expressed his regret at tho
which required his separation from the soldiers he 50
highly esteemed He had done nothing more than what
he conceived 10 be his duty as the representative
Of mis- commanding officer tAlajor General fostcr)
| He had obeyed the orders Of the government
in resisting the breaking up OF the detachment OF
the Eighteenth Army corps as II came from North Caro-
lima and its separation and dispersion to distant parts
both of men aud materfe, He solcmnly believed IL to
be required of him conform with Instructions they
were received from Washington The head Of the go
vernment there and from that fountain all high mill
tery instructions should legally flow. The must
De momentous indeed when they can be dsrcgarded He
claimed that his Efforts during all his military life, had
been devoted to the nstiDg into the minds Of his officers
and men the absolute necessity Of strict obed ence to
orders Without such obedience to the rules and rcgua
ton Of the service, without such implicit compliance with
the orders from commanding authorities the service would
degenerate into confusion and chaos While he had pro
tested respectfully against demands Of the Commanding
General of the Dera tnent Of the South he had simply
obeyed the orders az they came from Washington In en-
deavorng 10 prevent the consolidation OF the detachment
Of tho Eighteenth Army corps which he had the honor TO
command, with the Testh Army corps. He urged them
to suppress all feelings OF discomfort and dsaccon to
banIsh all despondng fears aud to cultivate and cherish
forever the great sentiment Of devotion and nde,y 70
Their country they had always manifested on the neld Of
upon ,he conclusion Of the Generals remarks each
officer shock him by the hand and many expressed
in few brie words The regret they had at separating
and the hope they entertained Of again being placed un-
his command After the exhibitions Of regard shown
WI the past few days toward General Naglee II would
be folly attempt 70 conceal tho fact that he enjoys the
unlimited confidence OF the officers and large body Of
Gep, Maggie sayeS for New York morrsw in the Ara
George II. Johnston A. A. O. Lieut. T.. T.. Bishop, A. A.
O. 70. and aid de camp; Lieut. q. W. Matthew'S, aiddc
camp, aud Lieut.. Chas. T. johnson, aid de camp.
Prior leaving the secor the stan Of General Nsgce
rendered vote thanks 10 Captain Aonzo Blanchard,
her comm indor Tor tho uniform Efforts he had made 10
contribute 10 their comfort and during lner
stay uuop hs vesse II is stated that General Hickman
and IAN Will take the secor as their headquarters when
General Naglee leaves General Ferry and stan 20 on
board the 6ne steamer New England
Among the passengers by the Arago viii be Lieutenant
Edward v. Preston, ate regmenta brigade and division
qaartcrma General ferry's division. who has just
been rewarded by promotion 10 the position OF paymas
ter. with the rank Of MAJOR.
General Iedc Major General Fosters chief Of artillery
returns Newborn 20 resume command OF his brigade.
Captain Louis J. Lambert, late OF General Brcnnans
stan goes North % rejon his former commander
Oar Hilton Head Correspondence.
Hu.ros HEAD, s. c., March IL, 1866.
WRe,. e N. Gyfa, FrpeduionS-Ereyvh,ag Quiet--The
Pro,Aas at Riult--clp,ws Of schooner on ne Way
from Ndssan 10 Caarts,on-R -Resgaotoas-Local HeDas,
DC, dc.
ia with extreme regret that your correspondent does
not chrsuc by about TO leave for the North,
the capture Of either Charleston savannah. With sl
more regret viii be received the tdings that the gigantic
preparations for the reduction Of one or both Of these
cities seem suddenly TO have seen brought TO sandst
when Hunter returned we're to be In Charles
ton In fortnight. Ths roncads came, and the work Of
reducing Fort sumter TO be speedily accomplished
Foster arrived and then 10 get away in week
M tho farthest rhs prophets have all bssa at fault
limo has sped, but the expedition lags. Foster
has got away, and has his stan, but
the army has not Sumter invites attack, but
no menace has yet been made. Savannah 10 yet un
captured, and things look the people Of that city
might for some time enjoy the security which
year and half Of fortGying has insured them, with
none 10 molest th make them afraid. There is no
knowing when movement will be made aud there ~
certainly no uys In guessing. The who appoints no
Il me Ter the beginning forthcoming operations w not
endauger his reputation as prophet but lie who writes
,he least and knows the least on tho safest side.
or news there u n positive deafth. a few items,
however have found floating over The island and such
| "a they are lot thom down.
seaerai court martial has been convened At Key
We: Tor the trial q Captain smith, o tho Nncieth Sew
York volunteers The detail for the embraces seven
officers o tho Forty seventh Pennsylvania and sx d the
Ninetleth Colonel MJfgan OF the latter regiment, "a
President and Captain J. > T. cobni o. The former ~
The rcsusiions q the following officers have been ac.
Xssisant surgeon cnauncey cos.on sixty seventh ohio
Volunteers.
! Captain W. .. Buitcrhcld Third New Hampshire vo.
l luutcers.
cap,aIn John Nicholson, one Hundredth New York
Volunteers.
FIRST Lieutenant Francis Hines, ffiy Sixth New York
Volunteers.
Second Lieutenant D. u Lancaster, Eighty snh Psnn
AdJusaut A W. Coodel, Forty eighth New Yorx 70
| iuntcsgs
\ Captain W. J. Chase, Ninth Mase Volunteers.
| cap,ain n. Hager, hghty.nfth Pennsyyalia Vol1n
| teers.
Lieutenant Joe G. saxton, Qaaricrnasier q The First
New York Engineers has been mustered out OF the ser
vice pursuant special orders from the War Depart,
ment.
The BsnvilIs captured prize day or two since be-