The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-24

INTERESTING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA,
Oar Port Royal Correspondense.
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that only has becu killed "a negro sorvan and
ono man Of the Thirty ninth Illinois, wounded by limb
which was cut away from tree by Of the enemy's
Shells
On the morning Of the 10th instant biockading feet
drove iron blockade ashore Norris Island
within range OF Folly Island. u
daylight when she grounded and discovered by
batteries The pickes the end Of Folly Island
discovered the OF the vessel going lahore on
Morris Islsud.' aud Immediately fired upon Thorn,
which WIS promptly responded 10 by the rebels. This
little cps ode OF soldering Folly Island put end 70
all peaceful relations which have existed long between
the contending forces II ascertaned that the
crew Of the wrecked vessel had set her nrs before
leaving. -
pckets from their batteries contiguous 70 The Light
house Inlet and from their ride pits
On friday afternoon the 18th the Morris Island BATE
rapid and ococsnsrstsd are. The ssnbc.s conmo1ors
McD0nough Immediately steamed up the Folly river and
well directed nre into the enemys works. That night
the guns carried 10 the extreme front. EFcf
driven from Little Folly This is mistake, and the
above paper need not anticipate anything OF the SORT
ss sss S e: s Gss
force g sufnclsnsly strong :. Do %.
On saturday afternoon the engineers, under the r..
working on tine extreme end Of the island Many shes
burst over them but no one, fortunately; was in
behind which b. they hey could ID" DEFY the sSeIl and
grape which soon followed Ths enemy sesm to have
our troops are throwing up works a. present spades
arc trumps on this Island, and predict subsequent
satisfied General Gilmore will hold Folly Island at all
hazards, as he evidently deems most valuable point
drsdth New York, with twenty picked men, went on
board the vessel which proved 20 be the Anglo rebel
been ON board but short Time vhsa the sen.s
passed word 70 Captain Paine that two boats ap
| preaching them from Morris Island The men mme-
dateiy fell In and waited patiently for the approach
Of the enemy. When nearly alongside Captain Paine
delivered volley the rebel boats They Instantly
turned back and exhibited ne athletic strokes with
their until out of Al this uncturo Of Affairs
Captain Paine deemed 1t prudent TO return Immediately
Folly Island Soon after leaving vessel the Morris
Island batteries opened upon the steamer fortunately
our men were out Of range. and returned unframed.
The rebels have the present time fifteen guns bear
ing upon our position on Folly Island but we are pre-
pared for them at all points. Our front Is lined with
sharpshooters who annoy the enemy greatly AZ their
guns are mounted buybeHe while most II not ALL
own mounted in cmbrasure. This fact gives a de-
cided advantage over the enemy. 1861
The Savannah Republican or the 10th inst. does not
give word In regard matters before and around
vcksbug and Port Hudson In their editorial they refer
Brandy Station. and think would be better for "the
country he would pay less attention to the bouquets
| of the ladies'. "Publc aduiaton" has spoiled him.
There be doubt regards skirts spelling soldier
II has been exempl6ed to degree in this department
The Governor Of south Carolina has called in obedience
10 the order Of Je Davis. upon all 'good and yal ct
zens to rush tranteally 70 arms in defence Of their
| tho field" pretty good dodge: but guess
JET has made too many such calls already. It simply
| means defend the State, noiens poIeps a
The government is at present building very extensive
sorchouscs 81. Helena Island. believe the intention
Is leave this island with the exception garrison.
in view OF sanitary considerations ST. Helena is deemed
by medical officers tho nnheathiest point the depart
ment, and ] trust not doomed to pass through
such an ordeal as necessity compelled last season
though am Of opinion that the pecuar" fever Of last
The health Of the island is remarkably good, and may
say tina, Of the whole department.. with the eScep-
Saw Island, Georgia The fever. understand, is telling
General Gilmore, need not say, IL very popular with
| tho troops, and dessrvedIy 20. ratef.
Arrival OF the Steamer city OF Boston ~
Boston.
1 BossoS June q, 1863.
Arrived steamer CITY Of Boston, from New Orleans
Ilth Instant She has two hundred bass Of cotton
board. Among her passengers Colonel lngraham. o
the Thirty-sghth Massachusetts, regiment; Major Hszs
Paymaser Lieutenant Mason, Of the One Hundred and
Sixteenth New York regiment and Lieutenant Ellison
Fourteenth New York cavalry.
News from San Francisco.
fA' Sac rxAScrsco, June 70, 1883
Tho receipts Of treasure since the 18th inst
q 500 900.
| The money market Is easy. lo4
| Exchange Atlantic cities Is unchanged.
On steamer day our companies will charge fifteen Per
cent, the risk goods in transit Cape Horn
Business is generally quiet. Mining stocks are ad
vancing rapidly Gould curry's silver mine command
900 per foot, savases NINE n ooo and the copper
| mine 80 400
The British steamer Fus Yama, 900 tons, has arrived
from Yarmouth, and proceeds hence 70 Hong Kong
Tho British steamer Robert Low from San Francisco
arrived Hong Kong April II, and would tn,
oath.
The ship Boanerges brings 500 Chinese passengers
| Hong Kong.
Sailed ships Bcvidere, for Manila, and Monsoon for
| Puget sound.
Military Movements IN the City.
THE PrYTy-vIrrH REGiMRSr.
The above regiment expected 10 leave this city
| yesterday, but will not get on until this morning
Colonel Ic Gal command. and the corps viii turn
out pretty strong on its departure Tho following orde,
| has been ssued;--
| FIFrY REGIMENT. GARDE LAFAYETTE,
NKw YoRK. June %, 1853 I
The regiment win assemble At eight O'Clock 70 morrow
| morning. fully armed and equipped, With two days
cooked ratons. for departure FOR baltimore. ocers VIII
tend their baggage To the Mmory by nine O'Clock. Field
and viii report hoadquarers dismounted nine
O'Clock The drum corps vii report 70 the Adjutan, at
NJ DoIsLAs, AdJatanl EUGENE LIZ GAL, Colonel
| THE TENTH REGIMENT.
Colonel Bendx N fast organizing the above regimen,
for service In Pennsylvania and will shortly leave this
city. There a number Of Hawkins zouaves attached
| % the regiment
| THE SIXTY NINTH REGIMESr.
TIE members o. this regiment and the recruits who
have remansd behind requested To assemble At tho
armory of besSxty ninth, Essex market at nine
O'Clock this "wednesday morning. In order 10 be for
| wardsd forthwith TO Baltimore.
/
| Personal Inseiligence.
Senator Harrss and son. Of Albany arrived At The AsoF
House yesterday, en- roue 10 Washington.
MAJOR Browneli, o. Hartford O. McGrsgor Of the United
states Navy; 7. N. TAFT of England g Hart and W r.
Ncbolson, o. Boston, aad NJ Clark q Washington are
| stopping at the Brcvoovt House.
william ". Morris, of Loaisville; ,. " Brastop, a. Cali
fovnia; Carouth and o. H. Undeshhl, q Boston william
| Young, d -. Louis Paymastev J. y Murray, United
vermont and Q. whpps. Of Hartford. stopping Al The
| Metropolitan Hotel.
A. O. Chaplin, Of Springfield Governor Morton, q In