The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-11-19
From Charleston Harbor.
Fjass Of Truce The 'uiou Prisoncr~

The transport steamer Fulton, from Port Royal,
November rs, arrived here this morning. The
dsy the Y sailed twelve vessels had arrived from
Fortress Monroe with 10000 prisoners to bc sx-
chsuged, who were dying Al the rate OF four ami
Ave per day. The Nnw soUTn, Of November 18th.
says:
Las, THURSDAY morning, November g. the Island
City, Captain krtchun, len our wharf " meet the
rebel vthcers OF exchange, at given point in the
Savannah river, midway between the clty and Fort
Pulaski. We reached the latter ace about 10 A "
and feeling our way up cautiously past the Fort,
and distractions bat were put In the ship channel
th years ago we proceeded A. far an II wss
considered prudent and came TO al anchorage. The
rebel Gran soon made her appearance IN the ulkt,
and all eyes wcro anxiousy looking 10 zee what
species Of weasel they could command after being
penned up three years Coming slowly down, pro-
baby feeling her way, thcy rounded an is and in
the middle OF the river and after describing very
siruous route, succeeded In coming alongside and
making fast. The vessel was q fair looking one
soinewhAt nntiquaied in her model, not Intended
for speed. AMI named after ReaurcgArd. The retel
comm ssioncr Of exchange Colonel Waddy, aud
usual interchange Of civilities, the officers with
drew 10 arrange matters. The meeting WAS
simply preliminary. and related " the general ex-
change ~ about 100 Union and rcbcl inv aid pris-
oners. that will arrive here from tho North.
We hvercd 10 them not far from $50 boxes for
Union prisoners, sent by Adams Express, aud In
addition tho Sanitary Cou mission scni over cloth
ing and blank kets the value Of S26 600, which will
he safely delivered 10 our u,en aud roceipted for In
detail, when the receipts will be psssci over to It.
Col. Bennett. About 100 packages were then trans
ferred to the Island City for rebel prisoners st Pu
iaski. Or. Cymer and DR.. Ramsey accompanied
the dag, and met .ctel surgeons who assured them
that no danger necd be anticipated from yellow TO
yer. Another fsg Of truce communication was held
with the enemy Hunday, ct II NJ, In the Savannah
river. Col. Bennett conducted negotiations on our
side, and Co. sddy Tor the rebels. No exchanges
were made. A few boxes were delivered " them,
aud few were received and lotters were also
transmitted. An arnicable arrangement has been
effected by which the rebs authorities sro to de-
liver blsnke.s TO our Or sonsrs aud va in return,
are W furnish tho rsuel PRISONERS with the same
msterisl.
The Palmetto HKsALp, Of Nov. 10, says;
Last Monday WAS The anniversary Of the capture
Of Port Royal. Gu Thursday, November I, 1851.
after su nction Of four hours duration, Forts
Walker lat bay Point, now In the possesson Of the
Navy and Desuregsrd NOV Fort wellesl surren-
dered 70 Admiral Dupont. The anniversary was
observed Lerc by the army and navy IN u hitting
manner In the navy the ships were s.ily drossa,,
and national salutes were fred at morning, noon
and night. Orders issued from Depart
ment hssdquarters 10 the district commsndant, IN
accordance with which national sAl ute VIVA fired
from Fort Welles at noon. All the army ship ng
was fuc!y decorated Every 1as WA uniui!ed,
The Signal Blildins was eonspcuously docko1 out
with hsss and other fine displays were made