The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-02-07

hidden to take any OF these things lor prVate use
but nothing was taken for public use save articles
strictly contraband of war. No wanton de-
struction was permitted, nor were any buildings
burned, unless in retaliation for being fired upon,
according to the usages ofwar. OF course no per-
sona outrage was permitted or desired.
At Woodstock took six male prisoners, whom
brought down the river as hostages, intending to
land part of them before reaching Fernandina and
release them on parole. But in view of the furious
attacks made upon US from the banks, this would
have seemed an absurd stretch Of magnanimlty,
and by the advice of Col Hawley, have brought
them for your disposal.
At the same place We obtained cannon and
flag, which respectfully ask permission for the
regiment to retain We obtained also some
trophies of different description, from slave
Jail, which shall offer for your personal accept
ance: three sets of stocks Of different structure,
the chains and staples used for confning prisoners
to the floor, and the key Of the building. They
furnish good illustrations of the internal barbarsm
against which we contend.
We return at the appointed time, although there
are many other objects which wish to effect, ana
our rations are not near exhausted But the
Ben Deford iscrowded with freight, and the am
munition of the John adams is running low. Capt.
Hallet, of the Ben Deord, has been devoted to our
interest as was also, until his lamcnted death, the
brave Captain Clifton.
OF the Planter have hitherto said nothing. as
her worn-out machinery would have made her
perfectly vaueleSS but for the aborious efforts OF
Captain Edridge, and her engineer, Mr. Baker, aid
ed b. the unconquerable energy OF Capt. iro"-
bridge of Company A, who had the command On
board. Thanks to this they were enabled during
our absence up the St. Mary's to pay attention ~
the salt-wOrks along the coast. hiding that tho
works at Kings Bay, formerly destroyed by this
regiment, had never been rebuilt, til y proceeded
five miles up Crooked River, whcr. salt works We're
seen. Capt. Trowbridge, with capt. Rogers, OF
Co. F, and thirty men, then marched two miles
across marsh, drawing boat with them, and
DESTROYED the works. There were twenty-five
large boilers, two storehouses large quantity OF
salt, two canoes with barrels, watts and all things
appertaining.
| desire to make honorable mention not only OF
the above officers, but of Major Strong, Captains
James (Co. b, Randolph Co. c.. Metcalf Go. 60,
and Dolly Co. H). Indeed, every officer did him
self credit, so far as he had opportunity, while the
checfuness and enthusiasm OF the men made It q
pleasure to command them.
We found no large number OF slaves anywhere,
vet we brought away several whole families and
obtained by their means the most reliable iatorma
tion Twas interested to observe that the news Of
the President Proclamation produced marked
effect upon them, and in one case it was of the
greatest service to in securing the hearty aid OF
guide who was tlmid aud distrustful until he
heard he was legally free, after which he aided US
gladly and came away with US.
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