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SAVANN Al£ SATCRDAI', APRIL 22, IS*.
AAOTHER MASS HEETISd.
v ± grand Mass Meeting of the loyal citi
zens of the United States in Savannah, to
take fitting notice of the late appalling ca
lamity which has befallen the nation in the
death of its beloved head, Abraham Lin
coln, willjae held in Johuson Square at 4 1.2
o’clock this afternoon, and will be
addressed by several fine speakers who are
here at this time.
the great meeting this after
koon.
The mass meeting of the loyal citizens of
the United States in Savannah, to be held
this afternoon at 4 o’clock, to give adequate
expression to the sentiments of the people ot
this city in relation to the assassination of the
President, promises to surpass anything of
the kind ever seen in this city. A large stand
has been erected in Johnson Square, which
will be appropriately decked in mourning,
and every preparation has been made whieh
can give proper solemnity to the exercises.
Several distinguished speakers will be pres
ent, and will address the meeting. The fol
lowing telegram was received yesterday from
Gen. Littlefield, in response to an invitation
to attend the meeting ;
Hilton Head, S C., April 20, 1865.
I will be with you on Saturday. Our
country mourns a loss irreparable. He gave
bis life that the nation might live.
M. S’. Littlefield,
General, U. S. A.
Business men are requested to close their
stores during the afternoon. The bells of
the various Churches of the city will be toll
ed, and minute guns will be fired from the
Pontiac. It is hoped that every citizen will
attend, that the whole country may be as
sured of the profound and earnest feeling
with which the city ot Savannah mourns the
national loss.
The following gentlemen will address the
meeting:
Gen. M. S. Littlefield,Gen. Washburn,Hon.
C. P. Leslie, Rev. S. W. Magill, A. W.
Stone, Esq., of Atlanta, Ga., and Hon. A. B.
Marvin.
The clergymen of the city are invited to
attend. Seats will be furnished them upon
the stand.
Benefit of Mr.,A. H. Davenport. —This
most admirable actor, thorough artist, and
unmistakable good fellow, at last presents
his name for his first Benefit in the city of
Savannah, and he appoints the time for
Tuesday evening next.
The play selected, is “Romeo and Juliet,”
and Miss Florence La Fond as the “Juliet” of
the evening,, can scarcely fail to inspire her
“Romeo” to his best, bis very best efforts.
That the house will be crowded, is a fore
gone conclusion. We shall refer to the sub
ject again ere the Benefit Night.
Accident to the Steamer U. S. Grant.—
The steamer U. S. Grant, Capt. Dobbs, had
in tow the bark Sieillian, when the bark
grounded on the wrecks—in endeavoring to
get the bark off, the towing hawser became
entangled in the propeller of the Grant, dis
abling her. The Grant had many passengers
on board for Hilton Head, who were brought
back-,, the city by the steamer Einelie, and
also the Grant.
Gold. trvr e{ jy which has darkened
the nation caused giq j 0 advance suddenly
„ V* descend
ed, and closed on the 15th, at 156
r U7 -
/ Acknowledgment. —VVe are \debted to
Capt. Janies Bent for continued i'avC?-
y ** • N
Our Generai.!*. It is a lemarkablo fact
tliat we have developed more generals of
first class military talent in our four-year
ar than Europe has produced in any twenty
years of her military history. This fact is
the more extraordinary when we consider
that most of these men were taken from the
civil walks of life. Many of them, it is true,
,itreen educated at our military academy
at West Point, and held commissions in the
regular army; but a lntge number of these
had retired from the service before the war
broke out, and adopted more profitable occu
pations. The regular army four years ago
Was a very small nucleus— amounting, in a 1
branches of the service, to an average num
ber of fourteen thousand men—out of which
to form the brilliant catalogue of great sol
diers which now occupies the muster roll
Another curious fact is also worthy of
notice, and that is the most prominent of our
generals are descendants of those races who
inhabit the British islands—the Celtic, Gae
lic, Cymric and Saxon races. Grant, the
Gael, is of Scotch descent; Sheridan, the Celt,
was bom of Irish stock; Sherman, the Anglo-
Saxon, comes of an English family, and
Thomas, one of the Cymric, springs from the
” eleh race. Few if any generals of the Teu
tonic or modern Gallic race have made any
conspicuous position in our armies. The
descendants of the races referred to haw-'de
yelopedkmre military talent in warti ‘ n
Europe, not excepting the Irishmen Prince
?nTOS 0l f A £ Btr,a ’ and Marshals McMahon
iwSofEwi? 6 “' l "’‘ ry 8 ““™ of “■« o' B
An Insult to the American Fi.ag Prompt
-I']L^E9ENTBI Me., April ll An
official on the Grand Trunk Railroad, who
tore a flag from the train yesterday was
waited upon by an assemblage of citizens to
day, and conducted througu the city in sol
dier’s uniform, carrying the flag which he
to insult, and being obliged
to salute it. He was also obliged to make
ius horse &nd finally the flag was nailed t 0
LATEST FROM THE INTERIOR.
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Aiifif Until l)ate« to the 1 8 Hi iiist •
CAPTURE OP COLURXSUft
COZTC’XR.MXID.
Taking of Montgomery, Ala., and
Sumpterville, S. C.
EIGHTY THOUSAND BALES OF COTTOK
BURNED.
Yesterday afternoon the Flag-of-Tntce Boat
Emilie returned to this city from Sisters’
Ferry, to which point she had gone with a
number of passengers. By her we received
files of Augusta papers to the 18th incisive,
for which we wish to express our thanks to
Captain Baker, and also to the Officers of the
boat.
We give extracts from these journals,
which, it will be seen, go to confirm the in
telligence of the Union successes in Southern
Georgia and South Carolina; which we print
ed a day or two since, though at that time
we had as a voucher but the word of a refu
gee, and not a published account.
(From the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel, April 16.}
THE EVACUATION OF RICHMOND.
As time elapses, and peoples’ beads be
comes cool, we are gradually arriving at
something like truth regarding the extent of
the late battle before Richmond. From a
gentleman who was there during the fight
and took part in the evacuation consequent
therefrom, we obtain the following particu
lars :
It appears, according to our informant,
that it bad been the settled determination of
the Confederate Government to remain in
Richmond until ejected lrorn it by force of
arms Preparations looking to its possible
capture bad however, been made by our
authorities for some months past by the re
moval of stores of various kinds—and in this
they showed a wise foresight; but no mem
ber of the Government or none of the citi
zens any more expected the city to fall in
this campaign than in any of the campaigns
preceeding. Indeed, confidence in the safe
ty of the capital was never more general
among both army and people than but two
days before its fall.
The battle of Sunday, April 2, was a great
battle—a bloody battle.
Our troops were inferior by about one
third to the enemy. The strong entrench
ments, behind which they fought, were only
carried by the Federala after five successive
charges and the display of an almost despe
rate valor.
The Confederate losses consequent upon
this disaster cannot be fully estimated, but
it is stated that in killed, wounded and
prisoners, it will foot up to twenty-five thou
sand. In the hospitals of Richmond alone,
there were about twelve thousand sick and
wounded patients, who all fell into the hands
of the enemy ; while it is stated by those en
gaged in the fight, that when the works on
our right were stormed and carried, the
slaughter among our flanked, retreating
battalions, was, for a time, terrible. Some
seveuty guns were captured by the enemy
iu the fight, and as many more were left by
our troops —it being found impossible to re
move them in time for a successful retreat.
A number of stores of all kinds were burned
or lett behind, though the loss in this parti
cular is not so great as we would have ima
gined, owing to the fact that the goverment
had previously transported all surplus stores
to Charlotte and other points, as a precau-
tionary measure.
Owing to the suddenness of the evacuation,
and the consternation and confusion among
all classes incident to the defeat of our
hitherto invincible soldiers, many members
of the government and offieers of the army
and navy, remained behind in the city, and
thus became prisoaers. Among those of the
latter class are Rear Admiral Setnmes—cele
brated for the action he fought with the U. 8.
ship Kearsage—and the gallant Capt. Osear
F. Johnston.
The losses of the enemy, it is said, number
about forty thousand.
It would seem from all accounts that Gram
had determined to take Richmond all
no matter how many of his men were killed?
Augusta, April 17.
assaulted Columbus on Sun
jnwth„l6that noon, and skirmished,,wu&
oSJ *
when they wf^LSvmecity.
The of the enemy, supposed to
number lour tjkmsand, advanced from Mont
gomery, and Aestroyed the Montgomery and
VVest Point railroads.
Private property at Montgomery was res
pected. All the cotton, Government stores
manufactuiing establishments, railroads and
boats were destroyed.
Salisbury, N. C., was re-occupied by our
troops on the 14th. The Yankees did not do
much damage in the place.
Telegraphic lines are open to-day, but
nothing has been received north of that
place.
The Yankee raid destroyed the depot and
some rolling stocks at Surapteryille, S. C No
private property molested.
The enemy then moved on Camden where
a large amount of stock of the South Caro
lina railroad had been accumulated.
Gen. Lewis with his Kentucky brigade
ov. rtook the enemy about Camden, and after
a short, but spirited battle, Yankees
were forced to raliVfct rapidly being driven in
C'JBiUSion towards Georgetown. The Ken
tuckians pursued with alacrity.
Executive Department, >
~ . _ _ Macon, April 17. >'
M:tj. Gen. G. YY. Smith—
Sir : As it is reported that Columbus has
fallen into the hands of the enemy, you will
change the place of rendezvous of the Mili
tia. All east of the Oconee will rendezvous
at Augusta, and report to Brig. Gen. Fry,
until further orders. All others at
Macon.
All aids de camp and the reserved militia
over fifty years of age are required to see
that these respoad with the least pbssible.de
la/.
Joseph E. Brown,
Governor.
Headquarters Ist Division, G. M.^
n , ~ Macon, April 17. >
General Orders No. 2.
In obedience to the above direction from
hi» Excellency, the Governor, General Or
ders No. 2 April sth, 1865, from these head
quarters are hereby modified and changed as
to the place of rendezvous of the Georgia
Militia.
All that portion of the Militia living east of
the Oconee river will rendezvous immedi
ately at Augusta, Georgia, and the ranking
officers present will report to Brig. Gen. Fry.
The remainder will report without delay at
Macon.
By order of Maj. Gen. G. W. Smith,
Thos. Hardeeman, A. A. G
From Columbus papers we cull the annex
ed news in regard to the situation in Alaba
ma:
A large number of refugees have arrived
in Columbus from Montgomery.
Gen. Forrest, when last heard from was
twelve miles from Selma. It was thought he
would cross the river and pursue the Yan
kees.
The Yankee force is composed entirely of
cavalry mounted iufantiy, with some
artillery.
Among the refugees who arrived in Co
lumbus are Gov. Watts, and other officers of
the State Government of Alabama. They
are deeply chagrined at the capture of their
capital & six thousand Yankees, but feel
conscious that they did all in their power to
prevent it. The Governor has proceeded to
Enfaula.
Ade-patch from Talladega, dated April
7tli, states that a division of Yankees from
JElyton are at Montevalla; a portion of them
are also at Shelby Springs. Scouts report a
body of the enemy at Ashville, taking stock,
&c.
It is stated that there were about eighty
thousand bales of cotton in Montgomery in
the warehouses. This was buruen Tuesday
evening. There was a large quantity of cot
ton scattered through the streets; whether
this was burned also is not known. If it
was, a lage part of the city must also have
sutlered a similar fate from its close proxim
ity to combustible material. That portion of
the city in the neighborhood of the different
warehouses must have suffered, as it is hardly
possible the buildings adjacent could pass
unscathed.
The last telegraphic despatch from Mont
gomery was sent from that place at half-past
live Tuesday evening.
Montgomery waj evacuated iu great con
fusion. Liquor was used freely. All com
missary stores were distributed to the peo
ple. It is feared that much private property
has been destroyed.
The Columbus Times speaks of the situa
tion as follows :
Thus is the great State of Alabama aban
doned to the mercy of six or eight thousand
Yankees, who have it iu their power to deso
late the whole of the territory unopposed. It
is certainly the milst disgraceful incident ot
the war: Alabama will now reap the iruits
ol' the policy of he! Legislature in refusing to
the Governor the power, which he asked, of
organizing her able-bodied population at
home and compelling them to fight in de
fense of the State. !
MESSAGE FB)M THE PRESIDENT.
lAnyille, April 15, 1865.
The President issued an address this
morning to the people. He says that the
General-in-Chief bund it necessary to make
such movements ts troops as to uncover the
capitol. It would be unwise to conceal the
moral and material injury to our cause, re
sulting from the oceupatiotTof-the capitol by
the enemy, but it .s equally unwise and un
worthy of us to alow our energies to falter,
or our efforts to become relaxed, under re
verses however ca.amitous.
For many montls, the finest army of the
Confederacy, under the cotmnaud of a leader,
whe«q presence inspires equal confidence in
the tjbops and the people, has been greatly
trammelled by the necessity of keeping con
stant over the approaches to the Capi
tol, unf has been forced to forego more than
one opportunity for promising enterprise.
If * 9 Vor us, my countrymen, to showfiby
our beaming under reverses how wretched
has been'he self-delusion of those who have
deemed us'ess able to endure misfortune with
fortitude tltm to encounter danger with
courage.
We have now entered upon anew phase
. struggle. Relieved from the neces
sity of guarding particular places, our army
will be tree to move from point to point and
defeat tht enemy in detail far from his base.
Let us but will it, and w r e are free. Ani
mated by that confidence in your spirit and
fortitude which never yet failed me, I an
nounce to yju, fellow-countrymen, that it is
ray purpose to maintain your'oause with my
whole heart and soul; that I will never con
sent to abanlon to the enemy one fool of the
soil of any one ot the States of the Confed
eracy.
That noblt State wh<v. '*
has beor, er Kt®**‘* 00 “ j9e ancieut renown
t - vfsedby her still more glorious
recent history; wfose b&om has been bared
to receive tie train shocks of this war;
whose sons ind daughters have exhibited
heroism so subMte as to render her illustri-
ous in all comint time; that Virginia, with
the help ot the ieople, by the blessing of
Providence, shallbe still defended, and no
peace ever made j ith the infamous invaders
of her homes by he sacrifice of any of her
right territory.
If by superioritvpf numbers we shall ever
be compelled to withdraw from her lines, or
those of any other border State, again and
again shall we ream until the baffled and
exhausted enemy shill abandon in despair
his endless and mpossible task of making
slaves of people rtffilved to be free.
Let us, then, notuespond, my countrvmen.
Kelymg on the nefer-parting mercy and pro
tection of our Gojl let us meet the foe with
fresh defiance, wmi unconquered and uncon
querable hearts. I
Jefferson Davis.
SECRETARY SEWARD OUT OF
HANGER.
The Assassin Saves His Life.
Wasiington, April 16—12 m
Ihe burgeon General has just returned
vr* ID j 6 ,£ ’ ecretar J of State, aud reports that
Mr. Seward has not been so well any time
since be was tnrown out of the car.-iage as
he is to-day.
It ,s tho.ight that Frederick Sevard is
somewhat better, although surgeons a re un
willing to promise any nope of final recov
ery. He has been so far restored tc con
sciousness as to recogiise those about him;
but it is not desirable 10 restore consciotsne-s
entitely with too much rapidity, for bar of
producing congestion. 1
Another despatch fiom Mr. Clarence Sew
ard, received in this ciy yesterday afternoon,
stated that the condititm of Secretary Seward
had improved since mining, nnd hopes were
entertained of his recovery.—Ed. New York
Herald.
[From our Extra of yesterday a/temoon.]
GLORIOUS NEWS
PEACH 9AWNZNO.
ANOTHER REBEL ARMY CAP
TURED.
Surrender of Gen. Joe Johnston
and His Army.
News Direct from Sherman’s
Headquarters.
Official Despatch from Headquar
ters Department of the South.
General Gillmore Ordered to Make Dispo
sitions Looking to Permanent Peace !
Salute of One Hundred dune
Ordered Here.
BT U. S. MILITARY TELEOBAPH FROM HILTON BEAD.
Hilton Heap, S. C., )
April 21st, 1865.)
To Major General Grover :
Lieut. James, of my staff, has just arrived
here from North Carolina.
He brings reliable information that the
Confederate General Joe Johnston's army
has surrendered to Major-General Sherman.
I am ordered by Maj. General Sherman to
make dispositions looking to permanent
peace.
Fire a salute of one hundred guns at noon
to-day in honor of the success.
Q. A. Glllmore,
Major General.
/ [The above dispatch was received at Fort
Pulaski, at 11 a. m., but was delayed by an
interruption in the line.]
THE INAUGURATION OF AN
DREW JOHNSON.
Ills Inaugural Address.
On the morning of the 15th Attorney Gen
eral Speed waited upon Vice President John
son aud officially informed him of the de
cease of President Lincoln.
The iuauguration_took place on the same
morning at Mr. Johnson’s room at the Kirk
wood House ; the oath was administered by
Chief Justice Chase.
the PRESIDENT’S INAUOCBAL ADDBESS.
After receiving the oath and being declared
President of the United States, Mr. Johnson
remarked :
‘Gentlemen,! must be permitted to say that
I have been almost overwhelmed by the an
nouncement of the sad event which has so
recently occured. I feel incompetent to
perform duties so important and re
sponsible as those which have been
so unexpectedly thrown upon me.
As to an indication of any policy which
may be pursued by me in the administration
of the government, I have to say that that
must be left for development as the adminis
tration progresses. The message or declara
tion! ul st be made by the acts as they transpire
The only assurance that I can now give of the
future is reference to the past. The course
which I have taken in the past in connection
with this rebellion must be regarded as a
guarantee ot the future. My past public life,
which has been long and laborious, has been
founded, as I in good conscience believe,
upon a great principle of right, which lies at
the basis ol all things. The best energies of
my life have been spent in endeavoring to es
tablish and perpetuate the principles of free
government; and I believe that the govern
ment in passing through its present perils
will settle down upon principles consort
with popular rights more oennanqy,, R nd en
ding toSJMRtStefcT
I must be permitted t<? say, if I understand
the feelings of my own heart, that I have
long lahored/o amelioiftte and elevate the
condition of the great mass of the American
people. Toil and an hjnest advocacy of the
great principles of ffee government have
been my lot. The duties have been mine—
the consequences are God’s. This has been
the foundation of my political creed. I feel
that in the end the govanment will jtriumph,
and that these great principles will be per
manently established. Iu conclusion, gentle
men, let me say that I'want your encourage
ment and countenance. I shall ask and rely
upon you and others in carrying the govern
ment through its present perils. I leel, in
making this request, that it will be heartily
responded to ky you and all other patriots
and lovers of the rights and interests of a
free people.”
At the conclusion of the above leni&ikt*,
a few minntes were devoted to congratula
tion. All were deeply impressed with the
solemnity of the occasion, and the recent
stid occurrence that caused the necessity for
the speedy inauguration of the President
was gravely discussed.
Mr. Johnston is in fine health, and has an
earnest sense of the important trust that has
been confided to him.
A special meeting ot the Cabinet was held
at the Treasury Department at ten o’clock
mis morning.
SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY.
The Ilstb Annual Meeting of the Union Society will
be held, at the Exchange Long Room, on Tuesday, the
9fith inat., at 11 a. m, that being the appointed day, as
provided by the By-Law when the Anniversary falls on
Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
The Meeting on this occasion will be exclusively for
the election of Officers and payment of dues. Ac.
JOHN M. COOPER,
a P- 2 4 President Union Society.
JpUNERAL INVITATION. ~
The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard W. Adams are respectfully Invited to attend the
funeral of their third Son, THOMAS NEWELL, from
their residence, corner of Congress and Abercorn
atreeta, This Morning, at ten o'clock ap22
HOVKI. arrivals.
PORT ROYAL HOTEL, (HILTON HEAD,} APRIL 20
M» Femander and 2 children, Savannah
Mrs O Patterson, ..
Mrs C E Ferry and child, ,
J E Poole, ..
S Wellington, ,
J Cohen, ~
JC Maker.
J B Patten,
J S Breedens ~
F W Weppler and wife, „
Mrs A Burk, ~
Lt H W Shilden, 86th Mass Vols.
CaplßT Brown, Hilton Head.
Mrs Ravel and 2 children, Charleston.
Mrs Moore and child, «.
Miss Oannon, «
D A Stephens.
J O Tate and wife, •*
H H Hall,
W McLaughlin, „
Capt R H L Jewett, 64th Mass Vols.
Lt W Earl, Hilton Head.
W J Yates; Bth N Y Cav.
C Chamberlin, N Y.
G Burger, “
J Healy,
D H Rice,
T F Washburn, “
P Fitsgibbons, Conn.
W Joy, Mich,
G W Hosmer, Buffalo.
H M Webster, Penn.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF SAVANNAH, GA, APRIL 21.
Arrived—U S Flag of Truce steamer Emilie, Bender
Sister-s Ferry : steamer Sylph, French, Hilton Head ■
schr Ora Moneta, Feather, Hilton Head.
Cleared—bark Slcillian, Sparrow, Hilton Head.
QODEY’S LADIES’ BOOK
’ FOB
APRIL AND MAY.
large Assortment of photographs.
JCBK BIOEIVED AT
SCHREINER'S
BOOK AND MUSIC STORE.
ap2o 3
jyjASONIC RING LOST. “
The finder will confer a great favor and receive a
suitable reward by returning it to the Savannah Daly
Herald Office. ts ap2o '
(Official.)
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant General's Offiof.
Washington, Feb. 6, IStt.
SPECIAL OSDEr.S,)
No. 60. /
[EXTBAOT.]
Par. 60. The Hospital steamer Cosmopolitan will be
turned over to the Medical Deoartment, and placed
under theimmedlate control of the Medical Director,
Department of the South, at Hilton Head, S. C.
***••*«
By order of the Secretary of War:
E. D. TOWNSEND
n P°* Assistant Adjutant General.
S. SANITARY COMMISSION,
Corner of Congress aud Whitaker Streets, Savan
nah, Ga.
At the place mentioned we have opened store-rooms
and Relief office, where we will be glad to render any
service in our power to the soldiers and sailors of
the Army and Navy. Sergeons in charge of Hospitals
will please send in their requisitions for stores.
J. C. HOBLIT,
jan 21—ts Agent U. S. S. C.
[Official.]
OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR,
Department or the South.
_ „ Hilton Head, S. C., Feb. 20,1866
Circular,)
No. 3. /
Hereafter Medical Officer? In charge of U. S. A
General Hospitals in this Department will observe par
ticularly the provisions of General Orders, No. 212, A.
G. 0., W. D., series 1863, respecting the preparation of
‘•lnvalid Roll." All men who are able to handle a
musket and make short marches will be recommended
for the Ist Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps.
MEREDITH CLYMER,
Medical Director,
a P B2 Department of the South.
(Official.) ‘
TJEADQUARTERB DISTRICT OF SAVANNAH,
-LA Savannah. Ga., April 21st, 1866
General Order,)
No. 10. (
In accordance with instructions received from Head
quarters. Department of the South, all disloyal per
aons within this District will hereafter be deprived of
the privileges of the United States Mails, and to (tolly
carry ont this order, the following regulations are
hereby established, and will be strictly adhered to;
Letters, packages and other mall matter will be de
livered only to those to whom thsy
No Whltf dlViliah wifi' be permitted to take a letter
Vrom the Post Office, unless they present a certificate
stating that he or she has subscribed to the amnesty
oath Os allegiance, as published in the President’s
Proclamation of Dec. 8,1663; if an alien, a certificate
from the proper Consul, will be required to the effect
that he or she has not violated his or her neutrality
during the rebellion.
Persons entitled to the privileges of the malls are
strictly prohibited from recei ring under cover of their
address any mall matter Intended for persons disloyal
to the government. Should each be received inadver
tently, it will be at once turned over to the Provost
Marshal of the District to be disposed of in accordance
with Buch Instructions as may be Issued from time to
time from these Headquarters.
By command of
Brevet Major General GROVER.
Oliver Mathews, A, A. G. ap22
(Official.)
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Genebal's Office,
_ Washington, Feb. 8, 1805.
General Obdkrs,!
No. 18. /
Hospital transports and hospital boats, after being
properly assigned as such, will be exclusively under
the control of the Medical Department, and will not
be diverted from their special purposes by orders of
local or department commanders, or of officers of
othe* departments.
By order of the Secretary of War:
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
(Official.)
/-\FFICE OP THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR,
Depabtment of the South, *
Hilton Head, S. C., April 3,18'J5.
Cibcui.ajl)
No. 10. ;
The following War Department Order, No. 80, Se
ries 1863, la respectfully lurnished for the Information
and guidance of Chief Medical Officers of Districts In
this Department. No Regimental Medical Officers
will be detached from duty with their Regiments, ex
cept “temporarily In cases of necessity, or where the
Surgeon and two Assistant burgeons are present,
pitaTd'uty tlle m ®y he detached for hos-
Where a Regimental Medical officer Is performing
the duty of Post Surgeon, it should be In addition to
his Regimental duties.
Wab Defabtment,
Adjutant General’s Office,
Washington, March 31, 1803,
General Obdebs,)
No. 80. /
It Is hereby ordered that all Surgeons and Assistant
Surgeons belonging to regiments, who are absent on
any other than regimental duty, shall without delay
rejoin their regiments. Medical Officers of regiments
will not hereafter be detached upon other service, ex
cept temporarily In cases of necessity, or where the
Surgeon and two Assistant Surgeons are present, when
one of the Assistants may be detached to hospital
duty.
By order of the Secretary of War.
• K. D. TOWNSEND.
Assistant AdjutantUvneral.
MEREDITH CL I WES,
„ Medical Director,
aj>2l Department of the Soatb.