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The New York herald., 1863-10-21

The RUSSIAN BANQUET--MIsN,NAGEMK by
THE CRY Hall OrFcIALs.--Tbe munich
pal dinner to the Admiral and officers Of
the Russian fleet was thing very pro-
per in itself aud which might have been
attended with important political results,
had it been only decently arranged by
But We regret to say that it was
not. The persons who should have received
snd did receive tickets OF invitation bore but
very small proportion to those who had 10 title
whatever to that honor. and yet sat as guests Of
this imperial city. The bench had three or four
eprcsentatves--perbaps enough as judicial
honors 90 in New York; the bar had few;
the churches few. There were some United
States officials present. The navy was repre-
sented by two admirals and a commodore.
The members Of the consular corps got tickets,
aud generally responded by their presence
the marked exception being in the case Of the
English and French officials. The army was
not represented at all, save by one gentleman
wearing majors unifoTni: 80 that the toast in
honor Of that branch Of the service had 20 be
responded to bya civilian, who probably re-
men who are fighting FOR the perpetuity OF the
republic. But the small Yy bsngers-on, the ward
politicians, constituted the great bulk Of the as
senblage in the dining halt of the Astor House.
| OF coarse the intelligence and worth, the enter
prise aud rsspectsbility Of the city, had no lot
/ or part in CHS crowd; and the banquet which
should have brought out the best elements Of
| New York society, was chiefly remarkable for
! the absence OF those very elements
The officers Of our local military organiza-
tions have right 10 be particularly disguised
with the mana cement Of this affair. They
turned out to do honor TO our Russian guests
on the day that the latter were formally re-
| ccived by the Mayor and Common Cowneil at
| tue City Hall; and il 10 the universal teltimons
| OF all whe Witnessed the military display on
that occasion that il was never before
equaled in this city. Aud yet As brigade
commanders and colonies of Ae regiments
! who should have been eonspiouc ,u.ly present al
the banquet, and who would } ave lent chsrao
ter and sclo. 10 il. were entire dy overlooked by
the distributors OF nunicipal favors. who KEEP
all they could for their poll dcal supporters and
| relatives.
We are inclined, no fever, TO look upon al
this philOsophcally, a the assurance that, con
stituted as our Cor anon Council Is and hal
been for time inr Aemorial, the thing could no
possibly have IT, >rned out otherwise. Our Rus
sian friends pAlst take the compliment all th'
same; ana * the respectable classes Of New
York shou "a feel indignant at their exclusion
from The municipal board. they must take
little r1srs interest IN bs government ol u
city. that's slI,
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
There is no afeside howe er defended
Hut hath one vacant chair


II r. q part Of the grand cruelty Of war.
Mothers send away the sons that have been
their idols from the cradle Send them away
with the great pride that swells a mothers
heart in the possession Of sou who is a man.
and ready to die ior hi. country. Fond sisters
say their hopeful good bye, and fair girls,
with love in their luminous eyes," consent to
part with the msa they have chosen from the
whole race--all for the country Two OF three
DAYS later there Is battle--mother, sister.
sweetheart, read the names Of the killed and
wounded--and the next time you see them they
are dressed 10 Grape. They have thus silently
and without ostentation arrsyed themselves in
those robes Of honor. For 1t is not as when
one puts on mourning under ordinary circum-
stances. Who cared for that outside of their
specisl circle. And who does not desire 70
touch his hat TO these robes Of sorrow, worn ia
memory Of man given 10 death for the common
cause Such robes are the signs that the wear
era nave made for the country ths utmost sAcsi
dce that Il 10 In any ones power to make. and
they are q grandes evidence Of patriotism thai
oil ~ tswdry Oectade, ~, vapi,I sycr Put0a'
The New York herald., 1863-10-21

three hundred thousand vounteers' Tie eS""i'"
all citizens and State officials TO assist In strensthen
ing the army by voluntary enlistment and carrying
ou, the wishes of the President to the utmost OF
their power He says, in urging the necessity oil
immediate obedieRce to this cal that at this time
the defenders Of the national capital are rnenaced
by superior force. the Army OF the
Cumberland is in an imperilled condition.
and the military operations Of the govern
ment are delayed and hindered by the
want of adequate military power and are threa-
tened with serious disaster and that in this emer-
gency it is the duty of all the citizens 10 listen to
the appeal set forth by the President, and to give
efficient and cheerful aid in filling up the thinned
ranks of our armiea
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEPARTii1NT
OF THE SoUTH.-We have been permitted by
Major S. Van vliet Chief Quartegmaster, n. Y,
to copy for publication the following note:
WASHINGTON, u. c.,
October Goth, 1868.
Nljor s. Van THet, ChiJ Qudrtermaster, Ne,c Iorh:
told you (see my telegram few days since N
answer to an inquiry from you) that Gen. Gill
more had the same authority to grant passes TO
persons to come into the Department of the South,
that Gen Saxton had. No passes however, cover
ing transportation are valid without the special
approval in each case of the Secretary of War.
The rule of the Department is, not to ,2sidtr r
applications for passes to 60 to the Department
of the South or North Carolina, On the govern
ment transports, unless previously approved by
the depot commanders.
Exceptions must be in extreme cases and very
rare.
JAS. 4. HARDIE,
Asst. Adj't. Gen.
The Quartermaster also informed us that all
persons in government employ, other than SOL
diers returning to the Department of the South,
after leave of absence, would be charged $1,000
for transportation. All citizens going on govern
ment transports would be charged the same
amount unless otherwise stated on their pass from
the Secretary Of War. >.
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carry Wagner lead by the lamented and chlval-
rous GEN. STRONG nor of the terrible and SAN
culinary storming assault Of the 18th, in which
we were repulsed with severe loss, but which added
new f,me and imperishable glory to our arms.
Then followed the siege of Wagner the laborious
work in trench and parallel; the mastery engi-
neering art the fifty odd days of bombarding the
enemv's works, and his final expulsion on the 9th
of September followed up by three months con-
tinuous pounding of Sumter with rifed PARROTS
and sea-coast mortars and ending in the demo-
lition of that famous citadel of Rebellion.
When the iron-ceated feet of ADMIRAL DAHL
GREN-in which are the proudest and noblest
hearts in the American nayy-does duty now
incumbent upon it, and which the people Of the
North have right to expect and which the Gov
ernment ought to demand, then will be ample time
to crticse the merits or dement's Of the besiegng
land and naval forces "before Charleston" The
distractions in the channel are now understood,
and no matter how real or imaginary they may be,
it certainly is no duty Of the army to remove
thenl-the army has already done its duty; GEN.
GILMORE has accomplished all that he promised,
and when the history of this besieging army is
written, the world will be astonished at the Her
culean labor performed by our troops, as well as
the mastery genius that surmounted all obstacles
and achieved success when ordinary abilities
would have met with inevitable failure.
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The following circumstances occurred in this
neigbborhood sometime ago, and there are prob
ably many here who recollect it, although the
principal has since retired to the shades of pri-
vate life.
At a certain post in this department, garrisoned
at the time by q regiment from the Empire State,
who have since made themselvs famous by gallant
deeds, soldier was taken i'll, and unfortunately
died; the commanding officer anxious to impress
on his companions in arms the exemplary charac-
ter of their comrade, issued an eulogistic order,
which was read before the regiment at their eve
ming parade After recounting his various merits,
it closed with the following sentence,
"The God of Battles ,oM give him a soldiers
rest"
"By order of
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[FoR THE NEW SOUTH
FORT PUL A s K !.

All quiet, safe and right. Hope stands cheer
fully seeking to see the right wing of the Depart
ment ego in" to Charleston, which will be done
in due time Meanwhile the chivalry are having
O. sweat Query? Is not the Confederacy in the
condition of old Prometheus, fast bound by the
Fates while the vulture of slavery is eating out its
vitals?
On the evening of the first instant our sentinel!
discovered about ten O'Clock, number of strange
lights on the islands of the north bank of the river
Soon the gunboat Nay Flc,cer 1--WE suppose) sent
up rocket from her beat in Skull Creek. A.
once our boys had orders and opened our colum-
biads in the north water battery. Having flew the
compliments over the river and pronounced their
challenge in emphatic terms to the night-walkins
or night skulking traitors How. quickly such
"taps" extinguished the lights! The "rebs'
choose darkness rather than light, because their
deedswere evil. Whether any "contrabqnd" keel
"leaped at stars aud fastened in the mud" asyet
deponent saith not Let the chirahy send down
their cotton
SD. r. I. b. ARTILLERY.
Dec. 2, 1863.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05

The Steamer Boston belonging to this depart
ment.is on the dry dock at Jersey City undergoing
quite extensive repairs Several of her plank near
the keelw completely honey-combedb by worms,
and it is wonder she ever lived to get North.
Her timber, however, are perfectly sound. She
has frame sttonger than many of the ocean
steamers. 1t will take month to complete re-
pairs on her.
We have in our Office q piece taken from her
keel, showing the havoc made by those rascally
little timber eaters.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05
JOS. H. SEARS, Editor and Proprietor.
PORT ROYAL. SATURDAY, DEC. .5, 1863.


TIE New SOUTH can be obtained of the follow
ing persons:
J. G. ALEXANDER P. NJ, Beaufort.
j. w. ALLEN, P NJ, st. Augustine, Fla
W. C. MORRILL,, P. NJ.
L. r. BROOKS, S9th Ill. Vols.
E. D. DooLIrTLE, Vol. Engineers.
WM Mason, SD Pa Vols.
Sergt c. S. GAY, Co. NJ. 1st Mass. Cavalry.
Regiments will please send in their orders the
early part of the week.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05

Our press gave out Monday, and we were
fearful we should be compelled to suspend the
publication for q week or So Mr.. McGREGoR
Chief of the machinery department.; and an
artist in mechanical matters, came to our aid
promptly, and put it in order, much to our graft
Scation, for which he has our cordial thanks. 3
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Siege Operations Before Charleston.

SIe9e operations oeIore CnarteSton.
The people at the North possess sanguine
temperament, and indulge in hopes relative to
the suppression of this Rebellion that are very
credtable to their natures ifnot to their military
judgment They have always anticipated too
much always looked for success too early, end
always demanded more than is reasonable from
the commanders Of our different military depart
ments. Every body, (AIrs. Grundy incluaed)
expected very pleasant campaign when McCLEI-
Ian started for the peninsula; everybody, John
Smith besides) counted each new commander of
the Army of the Potomac as the coming man )"
and all the world, Gncluding the Tongo islands)
believed that Vicksburg would fall as soon as
GRANT began his first parallel. In brief our mil
itary operations were to be of "the high-pressure
order"--we had only to map out campaigns
start formidable expeditions-make few tactical
nannuvres and the Rebs would skedaddle-the
Rebellion
"-r melt into thin air.
And like the baseless fabric Of vision
Leave not rack behind"
We know at this late day exactly how the Pc
ninsula campaign terminated we know how null
titudinous-str out almost g to the crack
of doom have been the commanders of that
gallant but ill-fated Army of the Potomac we
know also how long period it required to cap
ture tbs Confederate stronghold in the South
West. And our friends in the North have yet to
learn that all military operations require adequate
time for their accomplishment.
gba nlans of GIN GIIINoRE nre now patert to
every intelligent military observer 1t was first
to effect Judgement on the South East side of
Morris Islahd where the enemy was already pos
ted and which he was strongly fortifying. Second,
to besiege and reduce Fort Wagner, by which all
the works on Cummings Point would necessarily
and inevitably fall. Third, to reduce Fort Sum-
ter (from the positions gained) so that the iron
clad fleet could remove the distractions in the
channel, then go up the harbor and capture or
destroy rebelious Charleston. This was the plan
of attack-this was what GEN. GILMORE promised
this was all that the Government asked or ex-
Have not the objects of GEN. GILMORE been
successfully and fully accomplished? Has not
our gallant army-a mere subsidiary force-done
its wors and done it well?
We do not profess to ofbe military writer's or
military critics we do not "speak By authority
on this matter; nor do we intend to review the
brilliant operations on Morris Island the glori-
Gus victory of July 10th, when we obtained foot
hold on the extremity of that desoate drift of the
ocean; of the day-dawn attack of the 18th, Ito !
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peculiar" By Epes Sargent-BaoKnN COL
UMNs, TIE REJECTED WIFE have been received
and for sale at our store. ANTHONY & Co., of
New York, are printing for US photographs of
DU PoNT, SHERMAN, SEYMOUR TERRY, HA1pIsE,
and other notables
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1t. Col. N. Y. v,

Commanding Post"
1t is to be hoped that the order was obeyed and
that the deceased soldier secured the desired rest
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05

ALL R1GHT-Our excellent Provost Marshal
General, Lieut.. Col HALL, has the art of hauling
every good thing into his possession; even from
the sea, the air, and the earth, and may be from
the bowels of the great globe itself. Consequent
ly he has recently detailed Lieut.. ALEXANDER T.
Provost Marshal, and more judicious appoint
ment has never been made in this Department.
Lieut. NEWMAN is an accomplished gentleman
and an efficient officer; in brief, "a proper man
as one shall see in summers day" Headquar-
ters on Folly Island, is now call right"
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05

BR1G.-GEN. T. ". SHERMAN.-The first COM
mander of the Department of the South" is at
his home in Newport, R. I. His leg has so far
healed that he will soon be able to wear the arti-
fetal one now being made for him in New York
He was at the Metropolitan Hotelwhen the Arago
to BRADY for his Photograph-the first one he has
had taken for many years.
We hope to have copies of it for sale by the
next steamer. We are making 'an effort to get
some pictures of every General who has ever been
connected with the Department.
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We are under many obligations. to Purssr
McManus of the Fulton for full files of late New
York papers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-09-26
RECOMOlSsASCE IN FORCE ON THURSDAY,


From Or SPECIAL Core .poDdeLt.
& LsCRgATI, Thursday, Sept. a. 1913.
rs often at sea bright skies and fir Winds are
ehaT sed witt ghtful suddenness into dark vaults oi
clouds and threatening storms hast the Joyful period
o. victory and the gladsomc prospect Of approaching
peace that cheered loyal hearts all but interruptedy
since early July, been brought with depressing at-
uPtR to unexpected close by the DISASTROUS events
am about 20 reLe. Toone that like the writer,
antonshed by the strong pride in past achievements
and cure confidence of future Of those around
.am and considerably observed and weighed all the
hances OF triumph and failure of tho last and most
honorable campaign of the Army Of the Cumberland,
s,Ich mis.'runes beteI the Union arms in ts GUAR
cr during the last few days did not seer. entirely be-
g0zd the range of possibility Stn. with an ;rspirpc
,say Of great, welltriod martial strength b. fore ones
syes, it was hard to believe ia q caiamitous is,ue
week ago n, proDder Ejghter. trusticr hos, than the
Army Of the Cumberland was nsrshaled under the iae
o., the Union. Alas for the uncertainties Of va- To-
day Il is more than decimated- Observation-Disclosures
yanquishedi
Ii is not probable that newspaper editors have been
ahle to follow closely during the last fortnight the
tortnoas movements Of tie various parts Of the army
that terminated at the end Of last week in succession
81 bloody collisions with the enemy. AZ they form the
prelude 20 the subsequent grand tragedy Of battles and
rs wthoas knowing thar course the merits Of the latter
olnnot be intehigently appreciated deem it well TO
premise, before entering upon my main subject suc
<nct review Of the operations OF The army from the
passage of the Tennessee up to their elimination on
saturday.
Gen Posecrans's plan Of operations for bis third
onensire campaign against the Rebel forces under
Bragg was identical with that pursued in the second
and terminated with the occupation Of Turahona ard
The retreat Of the enemy the Cumberland Noun
tains and the Tennessee. As then be aimed at tie de-,
suction Of bis adversary not by direct attack. bu.
indirectly BY feigned demonstration upon The front Of
inc latter, meant to hold him in his position. and
~s'n movement around his aant and to bis rear ard
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Latest OGcinl Adyiccs.
WASHINGTON, Friday

WASHINGTON. Friday Sept. d. 1852
kilograms up to : O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
from Gen. Rosecrans give additional assurance that
hts position can be Gssacd only BY regular siege
The purpose of Gen Rosecrans seems to DO to resume
offensive operations the reSnforconenfs. IN
Gliding Gen DuinsideS troops now on the Way, reach
him.
The mass Of the Rebel infantry ere in Chattanooga
Creek Valley.
4 division Of Rebel cavalry advanced Yesterday, OF
the day before from stevcnss Gap threatening Union
regiment guarding one Of our signal stations where.
upon the regiment in question retired from is isolated
position in the exiieme 'front.' before it coild he at
Tackled.
Con yoeso-~-- ~-..-- A. - -
Bragg viii venture prompt attack ~ pa him, but is of
opinion that IL will no, be made.
All was quiet along his lines at 2 r. IN. yesterday.
4 telegram from Gen. Rosecrans, dated last
night says he made reconnaissance in force along the
cnemys lines yesterday afternoon and found him in
force The enemy did not resist the advance CT onr re
connoterng column. which returned to its quarter
after having accomplished the object Of the movement,
which proved TO be Of considerable importance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-09-26
Reports from Louisville.
LOUISVILLE. Friday, 5

LOCIHNII.iE, TrIuu., otFt . IcOO'
Scraps of information from passengers just
arrived lead to the belief that Shernans corps from
Grants army joined Rosccrans on Tuesday or wednes-
day. and that iDuirsides corps has more recently ef
ieetcd junction at Grape vine
Reports prevalent tonight on the street cay tfat
Burnsidcs force has been captured but nothing has
passed the wires to-day indicating such event,
and it is undoubtedly false.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-09-26
Remarkable Article from The Richmond
whig-TLc Necessity for Crushing the
Army Of tho Curnb rln nd--Brags's Vic
tory n RarYcn One.
FORTRESS MONROE, Friday, S

FORTRESS MoNEor, Friday Sept q, 1893.
The Richmond Wig OF Sept. % has been re-
ceivod. Its editorial claims a victory in Northern
Georgia for Gen. Bragg. but in conclusion says:
1--WE suppress exultaton at the thought Of What yet
remains to BIO DONE and the possibility Of losing all that
has been gained BY failing to complete the work.
Situated Rosccrans is. the victory that does not
dsperse capture his Whole army lost opportunity
If he is permitted to hold Chattanooga then victory
will be without profit and have only to mourn that
many brave men have died in vain. and chiefly that
the gallant Hood has sealed his faith with his lood
Rosecrans must not only be beaten in hctle, but he
must be destroyed driven from East Tenacssee 9th
erwise the battle had as well not been fought II this
stronghold is not wrenched from him now, it wiz hardly
be hereafter. If he holds it. ho holds point Gsppui
from which he may at any moment strike at the very
vitals Of the Confederacy. He holds region pcsent
with dsaection that needs only the presence Of Yam
kee army 10 ripen into tull.blown treason.
He holds the country that must supply meat for
army. inter for powdermlls and coal and iron for
many Of our manufacturing establishments. The pos
session Of that country indispensable necessity to
1t il the prize for which Bragg is contending. Until he
has it, but rejoice with fear and trembling
over what he has done. Should he win. it VIII be the
superbest ACHE, erient oft war;"
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CUB LOSSES IN MEy AID MiTE&I.L,
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Preparations Tor the Offensive Again.
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The Army Safe at Chattanooga
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TH EY AglaEPULsEB. AND ROUTED.
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TEE RETREAT TO CHATTANOOGA.
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PUI IOUs gisiL ASSAULT 81 THE RFRELS.
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Gal liant Stanl Made by 10000 Or 1900.
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Col. W. G.. JoSEs.--Col. W. G. Jones, who
died OF his wounds ut Chattanooga on the Goth inst.
commanded the 3oth Ohio Volunteer Infantry He was
about % years old graduated Mt West Point three years
ago. and was one of the Regular officers captured In
Texas In 1861. lie commanded Pennsylvania rcgi'
ment during the ffnnsular campaign and served win
great credit during the seven days battles he was
afterward ono Of Gen. Summers staff until tAas zen
erals DEATH when he became Colonel OF the SON onio
at whose head no received the wound OF when nc mas
since died. He was good soldier aud gallant gen.
'emARs
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~ "A 61V &
ync Preliminary Movements
Of Our ARMY.
The Battle Of Saturday the 10Th.
Terrible Slaughter upon Our Left.
our LINE CRUSHED AND ROLLED SACK.
Roseorans Places BattsIiesand Checks
Che Rebel Column.
Thomas Advances, Hlrling
the Rebels BaCE.
Tseyaave ,hcsr Dead and ~ oundea
Gu she Field.
SiMa lhNEous ATTACK ON OUR CENTER.
OUR LINE BgDHEN AND NFiRLY ROUTED.
tbs ReAaIs Again Checked and
Hurled Back,
.Aig'lnes as Cur Line AMI the Position
-Gegained.
JHE,BATTEF OF SUNDAY THE 10Th.
Re neyseG Rebel xemslaughfs
la Ncavy Column.
the y SIEABPkSTLY FACEf TERRIBLE lRE
De- examination to Piare Our Center
Our army Crt in TIVE gid Forced Back.
I'm iyaIbng Efforts Of Gen. E'1sezzml to
Stay the .acut.
Gal lans Sianl Made by $4,000 Or 1900.
PUI .IOUs EigiL ASSAULT 81 THE RERIIS.
TT EY agEaEPULsEB. AND ROUTED