The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06

The New York Times letter from Port
Royal, Jan. oath, announces the arrival Of
Major General HUNTER and Staff, and the
iron clad battery New Ironsides, the Mon.
itor Montauk, Capt. WoRpEs, and iron
clad Passaic, Com. DAYTON.
Admiral DUPONT, accompanied by Fleet
| Captain RoGERs and other members of his
staff paid a visit of consultation to Gener-
al HUNTER, at which Gen Truman SEY-
MouR assisted, and at which the general
basis of the future joint land and naval
operations was agreed upon. 1t was sup
posed that an attack would soon be made
on Charleston Or Savannah, most likely
the latter, as vast amount of stores had
recently been shipped to Fort Pulaski
An ingenious Yankee down there has in
vented an apparatus which will precede
our iron clads, plotting each expedition,
and which will explode any torpedoes that
may be submerged, either in the river or
harbor, at a distance of not less than sixty
yards from the bow of the first vessel.
The following is an extract from gen
eral order issued by General HUNTER, ON
the Goth:
In view of the active operations about
to commence in this department, the Gen
eral Commanding would remind officers
and enlisted men of the absolute necessity
of a strict, prompt and unquestioning ODE
dience to all orders. Without implicit,
complete and hearty obedience, an army
is mere mob. With discipline, there is
safety, honor, and the full ASSURANCE of be-
ing able to render substantial Sservice to
our country. The General Commanding
would deeply regret should a single man
be killed while basely deserving his colors
but he would remind all officers that it is
their imperative duty instantly to put to
death any officer Or enlisted man who
shall be found deserving his brave COM
rades who are doing their duty in the front.
Each officer who may find it necessary to
execute this prompt punishment Of cow
ardlce and treason, will as soon after the
act as the eXigencies of the service may
permit, report what he has done to these
headquarters, giving the name of the trail
tor slain and of such witnesses AS can
prove the justification of the penalty.
No officer or soldier will leave the battle
field for the purpose OF taking of the
wounded, who will be much better attended
to by the ambulance-men and the nurses.
Poor wounded men, helpless in the hands
OF their tOrturers, are often Inangied to
death while being improperly carried from
the battlefield by renegades, who use the
pretence OF humanity as cloak for their
anxiety to secure their own safety, regard
less Of the sutferings of their victims
The General commanding desires that in
all ways, and by every means within their
power, regmental and company officers
viii impress upon their men the import
ance Of having Il perfect mastery OF, and
reliance upon, their bayonets.
The 1st regiment of South Carolina vol
unteers, (negroes) under T. ". HIGG1NsoS,
is now nearly full, and Col MONTGOMERY,
formerly of the Sd Kansas regiment, arriv-
ed by the Star of the South from New
IOih, Will d \OiIlIilSSlOil W ldioC ZIG ~
regiment. Gen. HUNTER received the LIST
regiment just previous to its enbarkation
on transports on al expedition down the
coast, the object of which was not known.
The regiment paraded about 600 muskets,
and it is said the men made a creditable
appearance. When they were formed in
square Gen. HUNTER entered, Oh the invi-
tation of Col. HIGGINsoN, and was receiy-
ed with enthusiastic cheers. The General
uncovered and speaking with that terse
force always to be noticed in silent men
who seldom throw away words said
MEN am glad to be in the midst Of
you--glad to have seen so fine An exhibi-
ton OF proficiency as you have shown this
day. l only wish there were 100, ZOO OF
you to fight for the freedom of the Union.
! see no reason why you should not make
as good soldiers as any in the world, and
| trust that on all occasions you will be
found willing to do your whole duty.
am sure that you are all ready to fight fol
the liberty of your wives and your children.
Men who will not fight for their liberty are
not worthy to have it, and will always
continue to be enslaved / shall do ny
utmost to look after your comfort, and to
see that you are properly paid, fed and
clothed. wish you good day. | hope
hereafter to meet you when you have
earned distinction for yourselves.