The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-30
News from Jacksonville.
NH. OSCAR @. sAwYRR's DESPATCH.
JACKsosvIlsE, Fla. March II, 1884.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. March II, 1894.
ANonsxR ADVANCE.
A considerable force mp Pilatks about
week occupy aud hold that town and undertakes
certain operations Of importance TO The
peditionary force embarked the steamboats, Gen.
Hunter, Capt. Crcwel Delaware, capt. Titon; Maple
Loaf, Capt Dale, and Charles Houghon. Capt Nye and
escorted by Columbian, tug Acting Ensign snn
born and launch from the Pawnee in charge Of Acting
Master Champion. Tho expedition passed up tho river in
the night and. without opposition, reached Pilatka
small the left bank Of the river, III daylight ont
In short time bed the place. No opposition
10 our landing the handful Of rebel picxots IN town
running away quickly 40 possible The place
found deserted, except by two families, who rre
ferr and AXE their chances with uooIs
to running the risk OF meeting treatment among
the rebels. The houses In the place prs, well
cleared Of furniture and vacant Eoshng OF sres value
found contrary to our expectations nor any.
thing discovered outside .bo town BY scouting par
ties All deserted and swept BY the rebels Of every
thing that could DO Of service. 10 vs. Our have
placed themselves IN a position easily defended, and
strengthened with earthworks Of good construction.
They are not likely to be disturbed by the rebels for
some time TO como. The location is not liked by
men, 80 far n know nothing transrred suggest
the object OF the occupation OF this place. II n OF
those mysterious movements u not given ordinary
minds understand. presume II s nl right, though,
and likely TO result IN good 10 cause.
RgBE1 srEAMER SUMTER osrrURyD.
On the 18th instant the Columbne, Acting Ensign San
born, with the pawnee's iannch IN charge Of Acting
Master Champion, senior officer IN charge ran up the
above Platka, and discovered small rebel steam
boat, called tho Sumter, lying IN small creek which
flows into the 81 Johns whore she gone escape
capture. The launch, with howtzer and full crew,
armed, In and without riDga shot, sct eeded
In capturing toe sumter and bringing her into
river The captain Of the steamer, with men, her
crew made prisoners, aud sent 10 this place, and
IN the custody Of Provost Marshal Sweet Upoa
frxrxI eAll
tine which properly cared for Tho sumter nothing
but Gaboat forty my ieet 10 length, With small
high pressure engine which drives her nd tolsraby
rapid through the wates beinR light drat. and
large enough 70 carry couple 81 guns With their proper
complement OF she viii be Of service 10 the navy in
running M the little creeks tributaries OF the ST
Johns. In fact she Immediately upon reaching Pr
atka discharged o. her cargo and turned INTO dmIao
guns and sent tho river hgan in search OF river
Of considerable size aud value called the Hay
Brock which W knoer 10 he above Piaika somewhere
10 an ont 81 the wsy place Commander Hslch
feels very confident that he win be able 70 cap
ture or compel rebels destroy the Brock Another
small boat NOT uuko the sumter Is known TO be up the
river some where bat very doubtful VI she can be
reached BY our che not large enough 70 excite
auy npprebensons on part that she will be ,iscd
quo boat blockade runner she ~ worthless Tor any
purpose, 30 far ne we can learn
AgFlRs gkcxsoyvlLs
remain unchanged The enemy remain quiet and peace
able, ousily engaged IN foryine their position
force. Their line OF pcscts is strong ono. and well
covered against sudden attack on rur part by acoud
There has been ittlo or 10 ricket ~
hate pickes having ,aci,y agreed 10 suspend that
sort Of warfare
TWO UNoS SCOUTS clrruHyp
Two OF our scouis named Finney sergeant Of Company
r. private pstten 81 Company A. both Of TIE lnde-
pendent battalion OF Massachusetts, cavalry, who were
yesterday with negro guide, we're captured about
three miles within the enemy's lines, ~ We learn by
Gag OF truce. The ncgro'gude When commanded by TOO
rebels surrender attempted 10 esoapo by taking TO his
heels. he was instantly shot down. Finney and Pat'en
were taken prisoners unbsrmed Finnev was oapsl
scout aud had frequently penetrated the enemys lines
and escaped a~asn without serious dfcuty. The prison
srs were removed 70 Lake CITY.
K rHs coruukrsG rollCY .,.,.,
is 10 full operation here do not know who - eu, ~,
TO shc credit Of ,nvcnpg II. bssome one ms ~ y.
conceived u who knows nothing about the stua'" y ~
fairs riordiaps who had been lighting US SINCE we re-
bcou wss naueufstca and who were inc most VA M
Gus and noisy advocates OF the sesesson ppcy su w
most bitter enemies the unicu people snu nosy W.
voye cspured in battle thirty days ago. make up tno
bulk OF Inc business community q this town ana are
alinc THAR Golfers with money made from Unon soiuefs
Manv ~ them are disloysl 10 the core, ana are now
ell,no the PLACES rightly belonging 70 good Union
r,sn rho inborers The different departments nere are
rseksrs atm styod ia tho dirty gray nnotm furnished
tncr BY ns rebe government, aud 70 which tnsy nave
fouahl os in many tattles. -.
While lhsse Fiofidans az more than dOnbtW 'oyaiy
I'm monopozsd nUst oi Tie business q tbe town. una