The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-19

dered, for which he will please receive our thanks.
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for Now York
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MIR. Oscar @. Sawyer's Dispatches.
HlroS HEAD, S. c., April 10, 1894
The steamship Fulton, Captain wotton, has been de-.
tanned her regular day OF sailing for military
It is expected that she will leave for the North
to day or early to morrow morning.
QUIET IN FLoRpA-rHR MAPLE LEAF-roRPEpoEs
Since my last communication there has been bud
little change in the situation OF affairs In FloridA
nothing exciting has occurred since the destruction by d
torpedo the steamboat Maple Leaf, In the st. Johns
river, full details Of which have gone forwards
from your correspondent Mr. Osborne, in that dstrict
is probable that she win prove total loss although
efforts may perhaps be made the engine and other
portions OF the vessel worth the trouble The hull win
be raised, as IT is completely shattered and WORTH
less
Quite number OF ingcniousy constructed torpedcec
been discovered and picked up at various points IN
the river. Others still known TO be anchored
at different places, and will in time be picked IN
by our boats now patrolng the river. II Ia doubtfu2
whether the rebel experiment will again DO successful.
EXPEDITIONS coIIEToS mvrns.
Within the past ton days Col Howell, the esergetic
and vigant District Commander has been stirring tho
rebels up in the neighborhood OF Savannah in lively
manner On the 1st Of April he assembled the Colletcu
river the armed tug Thomas Fouks escorted by Tho
gunboat Chippewa, Lieut., Com. Stone. and gained
the OF Blufton Tho rebel picket stations
md kan nd ntuPAa M prO<
perty made The rebels offered but little resistance
which was easily overcome by application Of canss
ter and grape from the Chippewa's and Fouks' gunG
But two casualties occurred our SIDE Two Of tho
Chippewas crew, named James p Gargau, coalheavers
and Edward Reefs first class boy Injured by mus
ke balls. neither very seriously. II lie not known what
loss the enemy sustained.
On Friday last Colonel Howell paid . viss
TO the rebels I'D the May river, with tho
armed steamers Croton and Foulks, accompanied by
the Chippewa Tho troops consisted OF detachments
from the Seventy.sxth and Eighty fifth PennsylvaIs
regiments Colonel Howell landed Hunting Island,
and skirmished with strong rebel force, and drove
them considerable distance. On retiring the rebels fob
lowed and opened sharp musketry FIRE. but were held
in check by the Chippewa's shell The expedition then
proceeded TO point quarter Of mile from and 70
the or Blunton, and shelled q rebel force oue
OF the town. The expedition returned without SUFFERING
any casualties. These little affairs seem TO keep the
enemy alive, and also have the effect OF assuring thsu
that are not asleep, but prepared for any raids
that they may desire 70 attempt
REBEL SPIES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND
II has been well known fact to the military authori-
ties that this island has been infested BY number Of
rebel spies for long time back Efforts havo
been made to detect and arrest them, but
W VIM a saa I be on o o. them
Florida, and officer In the rebel army, is known
have been the island Before he could bs apprehende
he succeeded In making his from lines
turning TO his friends The following farewell epstlo
which he Is alleged 70 have written and securely pinned
TO outside the inrenchmepts, addressing Il thus
s'Yankec, take this of and read wm Finigan c. 8 ~
Army"
MosT RESPECTED "YANKs"-I have had most delights
ful time in your midst came here q tour OF pieaI
sure and observation and am highly grati6ed with my
success.
have to return thanks to the powers that be- in tho
klapd-both officers and mentor their gcnemanly be<
havior in not practising that great Yankee peculary
inquisitiveness II would not DO agreeable TO gentle
man in my position
remain, dear Yanks, from O. A. down, yours to nshtS
VIM. FINIGAN, G. g Army.
the letter is genuine, shows that Finsan Is i'm.
pudent as he is sudacous and bold.
ouARTxRMAsKR's STORES DESTROYED BY FIRE.
on Sunday evening, the 9Th inst, building occupied
by Captain Atwood Assistant uarmsser at stouo Inlet
all It's contents consisting Of clothing tents &c. Captaiu
Atwood saved his once furniture and papers but tho
wiz probably be abou, 5000
The anniversary OF the capture Of Fort Pnas
was celebrated becoming and festive by th1
consisted Of dinner. theatrical performances and
splendid ball In the evening. large number OF guest
present from Hilton Head and other ports 10 thu
department, including Major General Gilmore and
stan, Brigader General Foster and stan9
Colonel Howell and stan, commanding district, surgcond
Cymer, Dalrymple and other officers and large numbes
Of ladies' The entertainments were OF agreeable mas
tore ana all returned delighted with the affair and tho
genial hospitality OF the gentlemen Of the garrison whicH
consists Of portion OF the Third Rhode Island artlery5
commanded by Major Bailey.
NARROW COL HOW'LL.
An accident occurred TO Colonel Howell and Lien,9
tenant Wilson, the latter or the First mtp1
lsry, by the overturniug Of n small boat I'D
which they were about TO proceed from the steamcf
Cossack 20 the shore, which timo threatened
10 terminate fatally 10 them. Fortunately the gcne<
men succeeded In reaching the shore from which theE
were rescued by small boat from the steamer and SAFES
" brought 10 her again, 10 decidedly damp condition1
but unhur Tho cheers OF welcome that greeted them ~
they reached the Cossack amid the hutter OF handkcs
chiefs from the ladies', must have been peculiarly gras
flying 10 the gallant Colonel and festive Lieutenant
was spontaneous and heartfelt.
rIsr o. uMoN PRISONERS cArruRsp AT TIM MTus op
oIUarEH
on the 9th instant Major General Patton rout IN tC