The New York herald., 1865-03-18


no teams for It's transportation. Some were driven
10 the necessity Of burning their fences and least
valuable furniture. When, finally, limited facilities were
afforded for procuring IT, speculatoTs small scale TOOK
adv anage OF the sarey Of the article and charged exof
bltan rates for deficient quantities Of very poor quality
The NEw YoRK Herald room here heated for weeks
at expense Of from $50 TO $35 per week With wood
ut $40 cordthe measure suggestive OF cord inches
rather than cord fee-the quality such to require
greater expense for kindngs than for the main article
ventilated room and capacious fireplace, this Is not
surprising The Fuel Committee procured all the teams
possible, and, when dsengaged use government teams
The result is that they furnish good wood OF full mea
sure at 50 per cord for pine and $40 cord for oak
They have given away fifty cords to destitute people,
and sold about three hundred cords exclusive Of
thousand dollars worth sold to the government at a
price lower than II could be procured by details OF sol
diers They are also expecting Of three hundred
tons OF coal from the North
SERVANTS
At Brst many idle contrabands drew ratons. sort
Of int igence Office has been established, where they
must register their names and work for money to buy
their rations If they would not sarve register Is
also kept for applicants for servants TO whom they are
referred for employment.
SANITARY MEASURES.
There has been much sickness here, caused by expo
sure canty diet and the limited precautions against con-
tagious diseases Smallpox has been prevalent dis ase
which followed II impossible TO carry out thorough
sanitary measures. Dead horses and mules abounded;
streets reeked with fh. Captain Stearns, Street Com
missioner set about complete renovation in his depart.
ment. Hundreds OF dead animals were removed, and
that well prepared for death; filth and rubbish
were removed and thorough policing OF premises re-
qutred regular system Of vaccination has been
established and every person requiring is directed by
general order TO report at one Of the Offices The
health Of the city, believe is gradually improving and
there strong hopes that the coming season will not be
sckly one.
A plan is under consideration for converting the i'm
mense rice fields about the city into garden patches as
favorable to health The water gates Of tho Savan
nah river being repaired that the water can be
shut from the fields entirely 1t is believed that com
peet negro gardeners and agcutursts enough can De
found to make the project succeed
BRIGADER GENERAL SETH wTLILMs,
Of General Grants staff has been here an inspecting
tnr which resulted very satisfactorily very fine
view was had previous to General Williams departure
PROVISIONS
quite plenty in the markets, and prices more
reasonable Shad abound and furnish part Of almost
every meal on almost everybodys table.
The Augusta Cotton.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN PIE
MAYOR AND THE REBEL GENERAL HILL.
From the Savannah Republican, March 13
In report of the proceedings of the City Council we
find the following highly important correspondence be-
tween Robert A. May, Mayor Of Augusta, and General
H. Hill regarding the large quantity of cotton now stored
in that city awaiting the torch Of rebel nccndares The
tone of the communication from the Mayor indicates
strong the part of the owners OF the cotton to
preserve it. General Hill fears they intend to surrep
ttiously convey 1t inside our lines, and he tells them 50
in pretty plain terms:m .,
His Honor the Mayor presented for the information Of
the Council the following correspondence with General
Hill while commandant Of this district on the subject OIL
NorE-The resolutions referred to acknowledge the
its falling into the hands of the enemy, but protest
against Its being fred In the streets as being dangerous
to the city in case i should become necessary 70 o15n
Streets also for permission for the owners OF cotton
in city 1t to some place Of safety in the
interior any place without the city limits, where
/ could be burned without detrment to the city.
MAYORS OFFICE, AUGUSTA, Ga, Feb q, 1863
SIR-Ia compliance with the direction Of City Council
of Augusta herewith tender to you certified copy
Of the preamble and resolutions unanimously adopted
4 hv af hodv nj its
Please give the matter your early attention and obhge
ROBT II. NAY, Mayor city Of Augusta
HEADouARrERs DsIRIcT OF GEORGIA,
Feb. 20, 1866. !
| Hon r. H. NAY Mayor OF Augusta
Your communication and enclosed resolutions OF City
Council have been received In reply have to state
Frt-That the order for burning the cotton is from
my superior officer, and not my own.
Sc0dThat the pling OF the cotton in the streets De-
gan when the division commander was present In the
city, and, understood by his direction certainly
without my knowledge or orders
Third-Tho Council cannot but be aware that with ny
utter Ssy 3, so,eon g % R M s i s1ps po,.s g INC
Fbsiret-The Council must be equally aware that
ton in the country in cellars outhouses &c. and tha
Qredt deal has been foded doVn The rtuer all o.
sohicA indicates desire that Il may fall into the hands Of M
FVM-f cotton is permitted to be removed for shor
distance into the country who will guarantee that It viii
of the enemy2 Who will be responsible for to my
military superior for dsobeying his order2 Who will re
from the accusations Of my own conscience fol
negecng my duty and thereby adding millions TO the
| resources Of our brutal enemiesy
Sirth-The pressure upon transportation cannot last
many days longer II is to be hoped that then an honest
and united effort will be ma6e to remove to distance
source Of temptation TO the enemy, Of danger to the
community, and Of boundless corruption TO the country
II is confidently expected of your well known patriot
ism and enlightenment that the guardian OF the CITY,
you will take the lead in the work of drying this foun
am sir with great respect your obedient servant,
D. II. HILL, Major General