New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-20
Land Forces sent to Gen. Foster.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED SPIES.


ROYAL. not, i, is rumored to remain
rocking and rotting in these waters, ou. soon
to start upon another expedition, which all loyal
men will earnestly pray may be more successful than
the one upon which it so proudly sailed not TWO
weeks since.
The repulse at Charleston harbor has, Of course,
had most depressing influence upon both the army
and the navy. raid, dash, simple reconncls-
sance in force, either upon the enemy or from the
enemy, would prove OF great value in diverting the
minds Of the troops from this the most unfortunate
affair of the war. If the l0lh or 18th Army Corps
had been brought into action upon any OF the sands
In the vicinity OF Charleston, doubt If there would
have been any more desperate lighting dutrrg the
existence OF the Rebellion. The men all expected
and were determined 10 fight with the utmost des-
peraiion. Several bold midnight attacks were pro-
iected, and the momen: they were made known to
the troops the greatest enthusiasm was exhibited,
and all were eager 90 be in the advance column.
But the determination on the part OF Admiral Du
Popt TO make 10 further attack with the lron-cads
compelled the abandonment Of the land attack.
The soldiers in the Department OF tire South, IN
spite Of all reports TO the contrary, so far from De-
log in 8 state Of decentralization, are as well dlscl'
plined and as eager 20 be thrown against the enemy
as any have seen a. Il North. IL Is q source OF
deer regret to all who saw this spirit manifested
that those 6ne men were not given an opportunity
70 Distinguish themselves.
During the absence Of the expedition TO Charles
ton the negro brigade, under the command OF Col.
Hiegineon, did mosl excellent service in dsChareing
advanced picket duly on Port Royal Island. Win
the enemy in full sight, and daily threatening an
attack upon the drienses Of Beaufort, they MAN.
tanned their soiOIcriy bearing, and displayed az
much coolness ana bravery as their white comrades
in arms. 1t is quite amusing to hear officers who
were bitterly opposed 10 aruing the negroes few
months since say THAI if we had but three or four
more negro brigades we might accomplish something
IN this department.
Wi.h few exceptions the regiments which took
part 10 the expedition have ali returned to their
old camping grounds. Col. Putnam, who COM
manded the lst brigade in Gen. Terry's Division,
returns to his old post at St. Augustine Reports
having been iudustriousy circulated throughout the
army, by few evil-mlndsd PERSONS that Gen. II uu-
ter and Admiral Du Pont had qdsrreled upon vital
points CONNECTED with the success Of the expedition
am authorized 10 say that not The least misunder
standing whatever has occurred; but on the con
trary the most friendly, and l may say 9lmos
brOtherly feeling exists between them.
Admiral Dn PUu, became satisfied that the Mon
itors could not take Charleston, and therefore with
drew from the fight. In the battle had been COO
finued it Is QIue possible that the Rebels might
have got possession Of or two of the roncla's
If they had succeeded in this, It would have been
imnoss,bIe 20 have maintained the blockade. One
Monitor could have destroyed the whole wooden
feet. The country will vet thank Admiral Du Pont
for having Wi hdrawn from the contest when 1t
would have been madness 70 continue.
Although the larger part OF the army has returned
TO it's old camping ground, It must not be supposed
that all the important points near Charleston which
were occupied by our troops have been abandoned.
Folly leland, Coles Island and kawdh Island are
still in our possession, and garrisoned with a
force sufficient 10 hold them. This repulse will alec
neoessitAte change i'll Florida. St. Augustine and
Fenaudna will st he held, and 1t Is quite possible
that you may soon hear from Jim Montgomery
negro troops 100 miles from the mouth OF the ST.
Johns River. The Department Of the South, al
though stunned by staggering blow, is still alive,
and will soon be able to assume the offensive.
The hue steamer Ben Deford, Capt. Halet, is to
alternate with the Arago in carrying the mails from
Hilton Head 70 Newlork.
Capt. WOrden Of 'he MontsUk, the naval hero Of
the war sails for New-York to-day, on the Ben De-
ford in search of health he has never fully
cred from the injuries received IL the battle with the
Merrimac, and but Tor the anticipated attack upon
Charleston would have asked for leave Of absence
several weeks since 1t Is but truth to say that no
naval officer in tis department is more highly es-
teemed, il not beloved, than Capt. Worden. The
whole country has 20 feel proud in possessing
90 brave and gallant an officer.
Gen. SeJ mOur having gone NOrth, il is rumcred
not to return Col Halpin Is now acting Chief Of
staff, His macy friends IN this department would
be gratihed by teeing Lim permanently IN the posi-
tiOn he is now oceup, ing.
Lieut. Col Elweil, Chief Quartermaster. who
met with severe an accident III falling from his
horse few weeks sluce, Is slowly recovering, and II
10 thought will be able 70 the discharge Of
his duties before the expiration Of many weeks.
Gen. Hickman, commanding brigade in the 18Th
Army Corps, sal ed Tor AeWbern, \. C., last night
with the Oh Ncw-Jerssy, sd Massachusetts, 6lst
New-YOrk aud 9sth New-York, 10 the relief Of Gen.
Foster, WHO Is saiI 70 be beseged at Washington,
n. G.. The following special order has been issued
in reference TO the matter:
HEAD0UAErgRs DKPERTnEET OF TnR soUTH,
HLTOS HEAD. s. c. April u. 1903.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. lsJ.-l having been officially
sented 70 the MsjogOepera COMMANDING by Brighten;
Hscsmsn asj sciom Giles Sd New.Yo5k Artillery, aud
w. v. U
that Msj Gen Foster commanding Department Of North
" essa and 10 dsrsSr Of beng captured by TIE
hereby oTaeTed to proceed with his brigade, sist
ing o. The following regiments:
Ninth hew.JsssJ zJd Masachusstts sIst New.York and
Rs e. e 70 Se"oern, ~ e., where he will report to
.d iV S rSDI OF whoever may be the General ia com
Iol eslee IN me renewing OF Mai Gen. Foster This
SSss seSoy ,s 81 osi's found that M Cen Foster has
By eo@ ao,I s Of O.. Msj-Gsn HUNTER
In order that The Northern public NAV form some
ldea OF the amount oil business transacted In Port
Royal Harbor, give you the pumber of vessels
when nave passed tne night ship at the entrance of
the Heroor during the past three montbs IA per on
cia returns: Number OF ships, 10; of barks ~.
bngs Is; schooDers $685. Slope, 1; steamers All,
monitors, 7; rams, L. Total number of vessels dn,,
ing the quarter, S29.
From this array of vessels, il may be easily mn.
derstood that The CustOm-House at Hilton Head il
one of the busiest places 10 this Department and is
rapidly becoming Que OF the most important civil
Offices on the Southern coast.
The officers Of the Custom-HOuse, Messrs. Il. c.
Severance, Acting Collector OF Customsi j. L.
Gleason, Deputy Collector; and George b. WIllmur
Entry CLERK, are all experienced business men, who
are entirely familiar with the many intricate ques-
tons OF marianne law and practice which constantly
arise, and which, If they were not thoroughly un-
derstood. would bring the Treasury Department into
constant collision with the military authority,
which viii necessarily continue supreme until the
close OF the war.