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VARIETIES. (Formerly St Andrew’s Hall.) w p. #wxatiuim Sole Leasee. open EVERY night. SINGING, dancing, burlesque, pantomime, drama, minstrelsy, and FARCE. ORANGE OF PROGRAMME NIGHTLY. FOR PARTICULARS SEE SMALL BILLS. aprO ts ESTABLISHED IN 1832, The subscriber, grateful l'or past fa/, ore, begs leave to state that he still continues to Dye Woolen Dresses, Shawls, etc., black, in the best manner. Gentlemen’s Garments cleaned and renovated, or dyed black, as may be required, in the same superior Mvie which has generally so much pleased his patrons arid friends for the past thirty years. ALEXANDER GALLOWAY, 35 Drayton street, Savannah, Ga. aprll 3 inlaw yy ANTED. A biiding containing rooms for a small family, with store attached—must be in a business portion of the city. Apply at the Herald office, apr4 rpo LOVERS OF BILLIARDS. The undersigned challenges any man in this city to play him a match-game of Billiards of from 300 to 500 points, lull game. Open for one week. For further particulars enquire nt the Billiard Hall of Mr. Walter O’Meara, Bay street, over Adams Express Company's Office. MARTIN FREEBERTHY9ER. apf> 3 . t ' -VTOTICE. It Persons holding Ice tickets issned by the sub s' ribers. are requested to present them for redemption. They will be redeemed in cashor their cash value ju Ice HAYWOOD, GAGE & CO. np9 3 TT T ANTED. A furnished Dwelling House, for a geutleman and wife. Enquire at this office or addles Box 451, Savan nah PO. 3 ap3 (Official.) Headquarters U. S. Forces; Savannah, March 21st, 1865. General Order, ) No. 26. f * Hereafter the purchase of Quartermaster’s Vouchers, at a.greater discount than five percent, is forbidden within the limits of this command. By command of Brevet Major General GROVER. Edward G. Dike, A. A. A. Gen. apr9 OUT. The large Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, SPRING CLOTHING, GROCERIft, BOTTLED ALE, " PORTER and CHAMPAGNE CIDER, SEGARS and TOBACCOS, in great variety, BEEP AND PORK, in half-bbls., *• SUTLERS’ OPODS, TEAS' COFFEES and SPICES. The entire Stock will be sold, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, AT NEW YORK PRICES. The public will find this the best opportunity to pur chase yet offered in this market, 176 BROUGHTON STREET, _ niat-1 ts Next door to Sherlock’s. JpOST QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE, Central Railroad Bank, Savannah, Ga.* March, Ist, 18G5. In pursuance of orders, received at this office, all citizens occupying buildings, whose owners are ab sent within the Rebel lines, or buildings, or other property ,belonging to disloyal persons, will, unless such buildings have been, previously assigned—rent tree—settle the rents for the same, due the Uni ted States, at this office on or before the 10th of April. A failure to comply with the above w ill cause a forfeiture of all claims to further occupation. S. S. STARR, Rprl Capt and A. Q. M„ in charge of buildings. y’ELI.ING OFF AT COST ! IMMENSE STOCK! sl£o,Coo WORTH OF MERCHANDISE TO DE SOLD IMMEDIATELY! Consisting of , 30 Tierces Hams, 300 barrels Flour, " 100 barrels Sn^ar, 150 cases Boots and Shoes, 50 boxes Coffee, 1000 cases Ale, 500 boxes Raisins, ' 150 barrels Ale, 100 barrels Walnuts, Filberts and Brazil Nnts,- jOOO cases Peaches, Tomatoes, Chickens, Tur keys, &c. SOO barrels Cakes and Crackers, 50 barrels Molasses, 150 cases Tobacco, 200 dozen Shirts, 400,0000 Cigars. —also, A large and extensive stock’ of Yankee Notions, Stationery, Hosery, and many other goods too num erous to mention. Sutler, and Merchants, call and examine before Bending your orders to New York. C W. DENNIS & CO., - No. 4 Merchant’s Row, Hilton Head S- C aprl 1t • JNTBREBTING PUBLICATIONS for • THE SOLDIER OR THE CITIZEN. THE NOVELLETTE, Published monthly, contains, in each number, from three to eight short stories, with Illustrations. Terms: one copy, 1 year, $2, post-paid ; six copies, subscribers paying their own postage, $9; 12 do., sls. THE FLAG OF OUR UNION. Devoted to Tales, Sketches, Adventures, Poems, News, Novellettes, &e. $2 per year. THE DOLLAR MONTHLY MAGAZINE. The cheapest ma|azine in the world. Six copies for five dollars. Nearly one hundred pages of reading matter and illustrations. Postage only 12 cents per year. TEN CENT NOVELLETTES. 12® pages in each book ; one-third larger than any other Dime Novel, AH of the above publications will be forwarded regu larly by mail, on receipt of price, by ELLIOTT, THOMEB & TALBOT, Publishers, 118 Washington street, Boston, Mass. Samples ean be seen, or copies purchased, by ap plying at THE SAVANNAH HERALD STORE, 111 BAT STREET, SAVANNAH, GA. mart!) ts QIRCULAR. Office Provost Marshal, District of Savannah,sGa., April C, 1865. Attention having been railed to the fact that the Cemeteries of this City have been desecrated by visi tors plucking flowers without authority, and injuring the trees and shrubbery in various! ways, notice is hereby given, that any person hereafter found guilty of any such act, will be punished for the same. The sticking up of haudbillls or posters in the streets of tbis city is hereby prohibited, except upon Bulletin boards prepared for that purpose. By command of Brevet Major General C.'GROVER, Commanding. Robert P. York, Lt. Col. 75th N. Y. V. V,, and Prov. Mar. Diet, of Savannah, Ga. apr7 jpROVOST COURT NOTICE. On and after this date, the First Provost Court, Ist Lieut. Eben Parsons, Jr., Judge, will be held at the U. S. Court House, corner of Bull and Bay streets. The Second Provost Court, Capt. James M. Walton, Judge, will be held in the room over Adams’ Express Co.'s office, comer Bay and Drayton streets. The respective jurisdictions are fixed by General Order No. 0., and all parties having business before said Courts will govern themselves accordingly. By order, PROVOST JUDGES. mar2o ts YORK HERALD CORRESPONDENT. The office of the New York Herald Correspondent is at 111 BAY STREET, UPSTAIRS. mar‘22 ts rpHE NEW SKIRT FOR 1865. Awonderfnl invention for Ladles. Unquestionably superior to all others. Don't fail to read the advertisement in the Savannah Herald, containing full particulars, every Monday' morning. edexM3mo mar2l Notice. Office of Street Commissioner, No. 126 South Broad Street, Savannah, Ga., March 29, 1865. In accordance with authority conferred upon me, by General Order No. 16, from Headquarters U. S. Forces, Savannah, Ga., dated Feb. aist, 1860, this city is here by divided into three Districts, for the purpose of re moving garbage therefrom. The First District comprises all that portion of the city lying North of President and Harrison streets. Carts will remove the garbage from this District on Monday and Thursday of each week. The Second District comprises all that portion of the city lying between the First District and Harris street. Carts will remove Ihe garbage from this District on Tnesday and Friday of each week. The Third District comprises all that portion of the city lying South of Harms street Carts will remove the garbage from this District on Wednesday and Sat urday oi each week. Hereafter all rubbish and garbage which may accu mulate mast be put into convenient vessels, and pre vious to 8 o’clock in the morning of eaeh day, as above designated for the respective Districts; such vessels must be placed upon the sidewalks of the streets 01 alleys, and permitted to remain there until emptied by my employees, after which they will be removed by their owners. All other persons are forbidden to destroy or iiTany way interfere with the vessels so placed upon the side walks, and they must not be exposed to the public view, except as above specified. Keepers of Animals must not permit manure to be thrown into the Streets or Alleyn, neither must the accumulation thereof in, or near any stable or vard be permitted to exceed one- cart load before being re moved. All Privies, Dry Wells or Sinks within the limits of the city of .-avannah which may require cleaning out will be disposed of in the following manner, viz: Apply a disinfectant for thirty-six hours. A cavity will then be excavated in the ground of the lot upon whlcn the vault is located, or the adjacent alley, of sufficient size and depth to receive all its contents, the transfer or which will then Be made, but it must be in the night time only, and so conducted that no nui sance will exist therefrom on the following momiiw ALBERT STEARNS, Oapt. and Street Commissioner. BROWN & CO., (Late Somes, Brown & Cos„) MILITARY AND NAVAL BANKERS AND COLLECTORS, 2 PARK PLAOE, BROADWAY HANK BUILDING, NEW YORK. * Correspondents in Washington—J. W. Fisher* Cos., 473 Fourteenth Street. ESTABLISHED JUNE, 1562. • W e have complete facilities for transacting business speedily and correctly In all the Departments at Washington. Remittances prompt, and terms rea sonable. We give especial attention to obtaining Certificates for Non-Indebtedness for Ordnance and Quartermas- Returns for Officers, and settling their accounts. We collect the following classes of Claims, and make advances it desired: Bounties for the heirs of deceased, wounded Sol diers, and such sis have served two years. Pensions for Invalids, Widows, Mothers, and Or phan Children. Arrears of pay for the heirs of deceased, discharg ed Officers, Soldiers and Sailors, and pay for the Wile or Widowed Mother of Prisoners of War. Prize Money for the U. S. Navy, together with all other just Claims, Information freely fhmished. We purchase and sell all Government Securities, ‘Quartermasters’ Certificates and Checks, on the best ©f terms. References givenjjto leading Bonkers and business firms in New York. feblK ts QLD NEWSPAPERS, FOR WRAPPING PAPER, For sale at the SAVANNAH HERALD OFFICE, ItO. 11l BAX STREET, mart? $f [Official.] Headquarters Department of the South. Hilton Head, S. C., March 27, 1865. General Orders,) No. 39. f ... I. Before a General Court Martial, which convened at Beaufort, S. C„ in pursuance of Special Older No. 63, Par. I, dated Headquarters Department of the South, Hilton Head, S. C„ March 12th, 1565, and of which Captain William H. Hamncr, Battery A, 3d R. I. Arty was President, were arraigned aud tried: Ist. Corporal Samuel Thompson, Cos. F, 26th IT. S. C. Troops. Charge First :—“Neglect of duly.” ’Specification —“ln this, that he.*, the said Corporal Samuel Thompson, Cos. F, 26th U. S, C. TANARUS., be ing in charge of,the guard at the Cattle Ranch, so called, did permit the sentinel before the guard to quit his post, without urgent necessity, and without replacing him ; and being asked by C. G. Dyer, Capt. 2Cth U. S. C. TANARUS., and General Field Officer of the Day, why he did so, replied that it was rather cold,’and he allowed the sen . tinel to come to the fire to warm his hands, or words to that effect. This at the Cattle Ranch picket post between the hours of lip. m., Feb. Ist, 1865, and Feb. 2d, 1365.” Charge Second ;—‘'Conduct prejudicial to good or der and military discipline.’’* Specification— ln this, that he, the said Corporal Thompson,'Co. F, 26th U. S. C. TANARUS., being iu charge cf the guard at the Cattle Ranch, so call ed, aid allow the sentinel before the guard to » quit his post, deposit his musket and go to (jie fire to warm himself. This at the Cattle Ranch picket post between the hours of 11 p. ra., Feb. Ist, 1865, and Feb. 2d, ISGS." To which charges and specifications the accused pleaded “Not Guilty ’’ Finding : The Court, having maturely considered the evidence adduced, find the accused, Corporal Samuel Thomp son, Cos. F, 26th U. S. C. TANARUS„ as follows; Os the specification to the first charge, “Not Guilty.” Os the first charge, “Not Guilty." Os the specification to the second charge, "Not Guilty." Os the second charge, “Not Guilty.” Aud the Court do therefore acquit the accused. 2d. Private Robert Brando, Cos. G, 26th U. S. C. Troops. Chargf. ;—“Sleeping on post." Specification—' ‘That Private Robert Brando, Cos. G, 26th U. S. C. TANARUS., having been duly posted as a sentinel was found asleep on his post between the hours of sa. in. and Ba. m. This at Fort Duane, S. C., on or about the 9th of March, 1865." To which charge and specification the accused pleaded “Not Guilty.” Finding: The Court, having maturely considered the evidence adduced, find the uccused, Robert Brando, private Cos. G, 26th U. 8. C, Troops, as follows - Os the specification, “Guilty.” Os the charge, 'Guilty.’’ Sentefce: And the Court do therefore sentence him, Robert Brando, private Cos. G, 26th U. S. C. TANARUS., to be confined at hard labor for six calendar months at such place as the Commanding General may and reel, and to forfeit to the United States tea dollars ($10) per month pay for the same time. 11. The findings in the case of Corporal Thompson are confirmed. He will be released from arrest and restored to duty. The findings and sentence in the case of Private Brando are approved and confirmed.— Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida, is designated as the place of confinement. The Provost Marshal Gen eral is charged with the execution of this order. By command of . Major Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Burger, A. A. G. ' aprll (Official.) Headquarters Department of tue South, Hilton Head, S. C., March 11, 1865. General Orders,) No. 33. / The following Letter and Circular, from the War Department, are hereby published for the information of this command ; War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, Feb. 27th, 1804. To Major General Q. A. Gii.lmore, Commanding De partment of the South, Hilton Head, S. C. By direction of the Secretary of War, the following instructions in regard to the appointment of officers of IT. S. Colored Troops, are respectfully furnished for your information and guidance; Ist. All authority heretofore given Commanding Generals of Armies, Departments, or to other officers, to appoint officers to U. S. Colored Troops, will cease from the date of the receipt of these instructions, ex cept for new regiments to be raised, or for regiments now in process of organization. 2d. When anew regiment or organization is com pleted, a roster of the officers appointed thereto,show ing date of appoiutment and muster in each case, will be forwarded to the Adjutant General’s Office for the action of the President, by whom all appointments and promotions in such organizations will thenceforward be made. OLD ORGANIZATIONS. 3d. Regimental, or other commanders of old organ izations, will forward their recommendations for ap pointments and promotions through the ptoper com manding generals, who are requested to endorse their opinions thereupon, and at the same time nominate meritorious non-commissioned officers and soldiers of white regiments for appointment as second lieutenants to fill the vacancies likeiy to be caused by the promo tions recommended. Recommendations' of this char acter must state, in each case, the strength of the command to which the party is nominated for appoint ment ; iu the case of a company officer, the letter ol the company must be given; and when a junior offi cer is recommended for promotion in preference to a senior of the same grade, the causes disqualifying the senior officer must be clearly stated. Commanding Genarals of Armies, Departments, or Corps, are authorized to convene Examining Boards, when, in their opinion, it shall be necessary and expe dient, to determine the qualifications of candidates for promotion in the line, or appointment as second lieu tenants, officers for old organizations will be appointed dVprescribed by Circular No. 49, of 1804, a copy of which is herewith. 4th. No provisions herein contained will be con strued as doing away with existing regulations govern ing the subject of musters. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, (Signed, j E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. N CIRNULAR NO. 49. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, January 18.1864. When a vacancy occurs in tne grade of field officer in any colored regiment, the Commanding General of the Department in which the regiment is serving, will assemble a board of competent officers to examine and report upon the qualifications of the field officers and captains of said regiment, who may present them selves as candidates for appointment to the existing vacancy.- • ~ If no officer of the regiment, whose examination is herein provided for, shall be found competent to fill the vacant position, the Department Commander will then authorize officers from other colored regiments under his command, to appear for examination. When the board shall have found a candidate who possesses the requisite qualifications lor the position to be filled, it will immediately forward, through the Commanding General of the Department, to the Ad jutant General of the Army, a report, giving the names, rank and regiment of all persons examined for the vacant position. A detailed report in the case of the successful candidate, showing the line of exam ination and his general qualifications, will be made. No officer will be placed upon the Board who is a candidate for the vacant position. By order of the Secretary of War. . E. D. Townsend, Asst, Adjt. Gen. By command of Major Gen. Q A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Burger, A. A. G. F. D. HODGES, aprll Capt. 35th U. 8. C. TANARUS„ A. A. A. G. ITEADQUARTERS U. sTfoRCES, -Cl Savannah, Ga., April 10, 1365. General Orders, ) No. SJT. / Hereafter the City Market will be open on Satur days froinS o’clock till S o’clock p. m., in addition to the hours already prescribed in orders. By command of „ „ Brevet Major General GROVER. Edward G. Dike; A. A. A. G. RW. CAMPBELL, VETERINARY SURGEON • having reopened bis office and yard, on Wil liam street, is now prepared to treat (on aclentiilc principles, j all diseases Incident to Horses that are susceptible of remedy. Charges moderate. Cures warranted. Terms cash. f e bl6 ts Disinfectant. Small quantities of tk j Per Manganate of Potash will be tarnished, at the request of any Physician, by the Health Officer. feblO [Offlc’al.] * Headquartf.rs Department of tub South, Hilton Head, S. C., March 9, 1865. General Orders,) No. 32. J I. Before a General Court Marcial, which convened at Hilton Head, S. C.', pursuant to General Order No. 7, dated Headquarters, Department of the South, Hil ton Head, S. C.. January Sth. 1865, and of w hich Major Frank Place, 157ih N. Y Vols., was President, were arraigned and tried: Ist. Charles Benson, private 56th N. Y. Vols. Charge : “Conduct to the prejudice of goad order aud military discipline.*’ Specification First: “In this, that Private Charles Benson, 56th N. Y. V. Infantry, did wantonly and cruelly refuse permission to" Private Edwin H. Smith, Cos. D, 56th N. Y. V. 1., to procure water and empty night pails in the room, in which said Smith with others was confined. This nt Beaufort, S. C'., on or about August 15th, 1864." Specification Second: “In this, that Private Charles Benson, 56th N. Y. V. 1., did cruelly and with out sufficient cause or authority, torture Private Robertll. Corey, 56th Regt. N. Y. Vol. Infantrv, by confining him in an iron collar for several hours. This at Beaufort, S. C„ on or about the 17th of August, 1864.” Specification Third ; “In this, that Private Charles Benson, 56th N. Y. V., did cruellv, wantonly and with curses, refuse to Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, sCth N. Y. V., permission to go to the sink, said Cooper being at that time in an iron collar, thereby inflicting great suffering and in convenience on said Cooper. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the 3d of September, 1564.” To -which charge mid specifications the accused pleaded, “Not Guilty." Finding ; The Court, having maturely considered the evidence adduced, find the accused, Charles Benson, private Cos. L, 56th N. Y r . Vols., as follows: Os the first specification, “NotGuiltv." Os the second specification, “Not Guilty.” Os the third specification, * Guilty” of the facts as set forth, but the Court nttach no criminality thereto. Os the charge, “Not Guilty." And the Court do therefore acquit the accused. 2d. Sergeant Frederick Alberts, Cos. L, 56th N. Y. V. Charge : “Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.” Specification First- “In this, that Sergt. Frederick Alberts, Cos. L, 56th N. Y. V„ did inflict a cruel punishment 011 Private Wtn. A. Garrett, Cos. D, 50th N. Y. V.. by confining said Garrett in an iron collar for a long space of time, to wit, thirty-three hours. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the 4th or sth day of July, 1864." Specification Second: “In this, that Sergt. Frederick Alberts, Cos. 1., 50th N. Y. V. 1., diu wrongfully and without authority confine iu an iron collar, Private Edwin H. Smith, Cos. D 56th Reg N. Y. Vols., for writing a letter to Capt, L. \V. Met calf, Provost Marshal of the District of Beaufort, complaining of cruelties in jail. This at Beau fort, S. C„ on or about the 16th of August, 1864." Specification Third: “In this, that Sergt Frederick Alberts, Cos. L, 50th N. Y. V., did confine in an iron collar a negro named Toot, now' a member of Cos. B, 21st Reg. U. S. C. T.. for the purpose of forcing him by torture to enlist in themilitary service of the United States. This at Beaufort, 8. C., on or about the Ist day of September, 1864." Specification Fourth : “In this, that. Sergt. Frederick Alberts, Cos. L, 50th N. Y. V., did cruelly, wan tonly and with curses revile and threaten to shoot Private Robert Cooper, Cos, B, 56th N. Y. V., while said Cooper was confined in an iron collar. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or aoout the 3d day of September, ISC4." Specification Fifth : “In this, that Sergt. Frederick Alberts, Cos. L, 50th N. \ T . V , did cruelly, wan tonly and with curses, refuse to Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 50th N. Y. V., permission to go to the sink, said Cooper being at that time con fined in an iron collar, thereby inflicting great suffering and inconvenience oii said Cooper. This at Beaufort, S. C„ on or about the 3d of Septem ber, 1864.” To which charge and specifications the accused pleaded, “Not Guilty." Finding : The Court, having maturely considered the evidence adduced, find the accused, Sergt. Frederick Alberts, 56th N. Y. Vols., as follows: Os the first specification, “Not Guilty." Os the second specification, “Not Guilty." Os the third specification, “Not Gui ty'." Os the fourth specification, “Guilty,” except the words “wantonly” and “did threaten to shoot,"bnt the Court attaches no criminality thereto. Os the fifth specification, “Guilty." Os the charge, “Guilty." Sentence: - And the Court do therefore sentence him. the accus ed, Sergeant Frederick Alberts, 50th N. Y, Vols,, to be reduced to the ranks as a private soldier. 3d. 2d Lieut. H. A. Hnwkes, sCth N. Y. V. Charge First : “Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline." Specification First: “In this, that 2d Lieut. H. A. Hawkes, 56th N. Y. V. Infantry, did keep Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 56th Keg. N. Y. V. In fantry, confined in jail, without delivering him to his commanding officer, in violation of General Orders No. 22, series of 1804, Headquarters, Dept, of the South, for a long space of time, to wit, twenty-six days. This at Beaufort, S. C., in the mouth of September, 1864.” Specification Second : "In this, that 2d Lieut. H. A* Hawkes, 56th Reg. N. Y. V. Infantry, did inflict a cruel and unnsnai punishment on Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 56th Reg. N. Y. Vol. In fantry, by confining said Cooper in an iron collar for a long space of time, to wit, tw'enty-eight hours, to the physical injury of said Cooper, and to the injury or the service. This at Beaufort. S. C., on or about the 3d and 4th of September, 1861." Specification Third: “111 thiS, that 2d Lieut. 11. A. Haw’kes, 56th Reg. N. Y. Vol. Infantry, did tor ture Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 56th Reg. N. V. Vol. Infantry, in order to make him confess where he had obtained liquor, by placing him in an iron collar and keeping him there for a long space of time, to wit, twenty-eight hours. This at Beaufort, S. 0., on or abonl the 3d and 4th of September, 1865.” Specification Fourth ; “In this, that 2d Lieut. H, A. Ilawkes, sCth Reg. N. Y. V. Infantry, did wau tonlv curse and revile Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 56th N. Y. Infantry, when said Coopc-r was confined in an iron collar as aforesaid. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the Sd of Septem ber, 1864." Charge Second: “Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." Specification: ‘ln this, that 2d Lieut. 11. A. Hawkes, 56th N. Y. V. Infantry, did corruptly and scapdouely offer to Thomas Rhodes (lioat manj then in confinement in jail, that if he, the said Rhodes won’d pay him one hundred dollars he would let him, said Rhodes, go. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the Bth of October. 1864. ” To which charges and specifications the accused pleaded, “Not Guilty." Finding : The Court, having maturely considered the evidence adduced, find the accused, 2d Lieut. H A. Hawkes, 56th N. Y. V. Infantry, as follows: Os the first specification, first charge, “Guilty," after substituting 21 days for 26. Os the second specification, first charge, "Not Guilty" Os the third specification, first charge, “Not Guiltv.” Os tbe fourth specification, first charge, “Not Guilty." • Os the first charge, “Guilty." Os the specification, second charge, “Not Guilty." Os the socond charge, "Not Guilty." Sentence: And the Court do therefore sentence him, 2d Lieut. H. A. Hawkes, 56th N. Y. Vols., to be reprimanded in General Orders by the Commanding General of the Department. The Court is thus lenient, in view of the uniform good character of tire accused, and the conflicting testimony of the witnesses for the prosecu tion. 11. The findings in the ca.e of Private Benson, are approved. Privute Benson, will be released from ar rest and restored to duty. In the case of Sergeant Alberts, the finding on the fourth specification is disapproved. The findings on all the other specifications and the charge are approv ed. The sentence is confirmed and will be executed. In the case of Lieut. Hawkes, the findings on the first charge and its first specification, and on the second charge and its specification are approved. Ihe find ings on the second, third and fourth specifications of the first charge are disapproved. The Commanding General cannot but think, that the Court lias been un duly influenced by the degraded character of the offenders, who have been placed in the iron collar at Beaufort jail, and has not sufficiently considered, that it concerns the honor of the service, that no want of sympathy for the sufferers should cause the introduc tion of such ill practices to be overlooked. All punishments, particularly those inflicted without sanction, should be strictly confined to those authorized by the customs of the service. It neeo not be said that the punishment Inflicted at Beaufort jail is not among these, and is more su.ted to the old use of the jail as a slave pen, than to a military prison of the United States. Besides no officer ordering a pnni-h --ment should, by his abusive language or conduct, give reason so suppose that personal feeling influences his proceeding. It he does, the punishment loses all good effect and becomes a source of positive evil. But I there is a graver circumstance vet in this case By the concurrent testimony of Cooper, the man confined of i b's Ml#v prisoners and of the jailor, the iron collar was used to extort a disclosure from Cooper of the party who furnished him with liquor. However de sirable it may have been to ascertain this person, the 1 employment of such means, by whatever name called, is is fact torture and a disgrace to tin* service and the country. The Commanding General tnis s, that he will never again have to notice such a flagrant abuse of power by an Officer of the army. Lieutenant Hawkes is released from arrest and restored to duty. By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE. • W. L. M. Birger. A. A. Gen. aprj CIDER FOR SALE, To families liv the quart or gallon, at O’MEARA & CO’S, over Adams' Express Office, Bay street. nth 24 (Official.) Headquarters', Department of the South, Hilton Head, S. C\, Feb, 24, 1804. General Orders, ) No. 25. f The following paragraph, from Special Orders No. 75, Adjutant General’s office. February 15tb, 1865, is republished for the information of this Command : War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, Feb. 16, 1863. SractAi. Orders. 1 No. 70. / [extract.] 7.. By direction of the President, 2d Lieutenant F. De L. Bakin, Company B, Battalion 90th New York Volunteers, is hereby dishonorably dismissed the ser vice of the United States, under Section 3, Paragraph S (General Remarks), of Circular No. 3C, series of 1'564, from this Office, for neglect of duty in failing to have the roils of his command made out and forward ed to the proper Commissary of Musters, thereby working prejudice to the interests of the enlisted men. By order of the Secretary of War. E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adt Gen. By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE. \V. L. M. Burger, Asst Adt. Gen. aprl [Official.] Headquartiirs, Department of the South, Hijtoirllead, S. C„ March 11,18C5. General Orders,) No. 34. f The following paragraph, from Special Orders, No. 93, Adjutant General's Office, February 20th, 1860, is re-published for the information of this Command: War Department, Arfiutant General’s Office, Washington, February 25,1365. Special Orders,) No. 93. . / (Extract.) IC. The pay of the following named officers is sus pended, until proper final statements of ilcoeascd soldiers of their companies, as required by the 95th Ar ticle of War, are filed in the office of the Adjutant Gen eral, evidence of which will be a certificate to that effect from this Office :■ Commanding Officer, Compauy A, 2d Illinois Light Artillery. Commanding Officer, Company C, 2d Illinois Light Artillery. Commanding Officers of Departments and Corps will promulgate this Order to their commands. »» » • * « « j C'y order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEVD, v Assistant Adjutant Geueral. By. command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Bi rger, A. A. Gen. apr4 [Official] Headquarters, Department of the South, Hilton Head, S. C., March 8, ISCS. General Orders,) No. 31. / I. Civilians travelling upon Government Transports, within this Department, will hereafter be charged the following rates of fare, to be collected by the Quarter master in charge of Marine Transportation at the point of departure, upon passes issned by the Provost Mar shal : Between Hilton Head and Charleston $3 50 Between Hilton Head and Savannah 2 50 Between Hilton Head and Beaufort 75 Between Hilton Head and Femandinh 4 60 Between Hilton Head and St. Augustine 6 50 Between Hilton Head and Jacksonville 5 60 Between Hilton Head and Fort Pulaski 75 Between Hilton Head and St. Helena 25 Between points, not specified above, the rate of $1 for every twenty miles, will he charged. 11. Free transportation will be allowed, to. govern ment employees, while travelling on government busi ness ; to members of the Sanitary and Christian Com missions, agents distributing gratuitous suppiftgrto the destitute, and regularly appointed regimental’Bntlers, while travelling in the discharge of their duties as such; aud 40 destitute refugees, at the discretion of local Comnfanders. 111. No Free transportation will be allowed except upon passes marked “Free" by the Provost Marshal By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Burger, A. A. Gen. apr3 [Official.] Headquarters, Department of the South, Hilton Head, S. C., March 21, 1865. General Orders,) No. 37. j I. Authorized traders, at Charleston or Savannah, are permitted, in accordance with Paragraph I, of Special Field Orders No. 13, dated Headquarters Mili tary Division of the Mississippi, in the Held, Savannah, Ga., Jan., 15th, 1865, and under such restrictions as the local Commanders may impose, to receive from the in habitants residing within the military lines, such mer chandise and agricultural products, except Cotton, and articles not contraband of war, as the latter may have to dispose of, in exchange for necessary supplies of food and clothing. This traffic will be ‘kept strictly within the limits of military necessity, and will not be allowed except upon the certificate of such necessity by the Post Commander. Articles received by traders in conformity with the provisions of this order, can only lie moved as a military necessity and upon per mits obtained through these Headquarters. 11. All purchasers of cotton or claims thereto, direct ly or indirectly, by any other person than a United States’ Treasury Agent, are prohibited iu this com mand. By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Burger, A. A. Gen. apr3 Headouarters, Department of the South, Hiltou Head, 8. C., March IT, 1805. Genf.bai. Orders,) No. 46. f I. Before a General Court Martial, which convened at Savannah, Ga., in pursuance of Special Order No. 9, Par. I, dated Headquarters 2d Division. 19th A. C., Savannah, Ga., January 25th, 1865, and of which Major John H. Polk, Bth Ind. Vols., was arraigned and tried: | Capt. James Eutwistle, 170th Regiment New York Vols. Charge: “Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." Specification : “In this, that he. Captain James Eut wistle, 176th Regiment New York Vols., was on or about the 27th day of January, 1865, beast ly intoxicated, and in that condition was found by the Provost Guard, in a public square or park, in tbe city of Savannah, Ga., wholly un able to take care of himself. ” To which charge and specification the accused pleaded, “Not Guilty.” Finding : The Court having maturely considered tbe evidence adduced, find the accused, Capt. James Eutwistle, 176th Regiment N. Y. Vols., as follows : Os the specification. , ‘Guilty." Os the charge, “Guilty. ” Sentence: And the Court does therefore sentence him, -Capt James fiutwistlo, 176th Regiment New York Volun teers, to be dismissed the sen ice of the United States 11. The proceedings, findings and sentence in the foregoing case have been approved bv the proper com manders, and the record forwarded 'for the action of the Major General Commanding the Department who upon the recommendation of “the Brigadier General Commanding the second Division Nineteenth Annv Corps, directs that the sentence lie remitted. Captain Eutwistle is released from arrest and restored to dntv By command of , J ' _ T « o Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE. W. L. M. Burger, Assistant Aojl General. Rpr C J^OTIOE. aiyo a ♦ Savannah Ga., March, S, ISGS. i, p ,hl f £ ate the Provost Court will be held in the streets ° Urt House ' u t’ stair®, coiner of Bull and Bay mn „ Q ... EBEN PARSONS, J*, mar 9-11 Lieut, and Provost Judge. T>IDDELL & MURDOCK, WUOLJHIALX and retail DEALERS in AND NAVAL STORES, DRY GOOD I *. BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS * • Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods. Ac ’ No. 5 Merchants’ Row, Hilton Head, S C W. o. RIDDELL, OanlO-tf) 0. J. MVRDOCX,