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Leasee and Eoafeas Manager grant tagoabt.
Director of Am*menta a. h. davenport.
Staee Manager. t. j. usrxdon.
THIS (WEDNff> iTj EVENING, MAY "lOTH, 1805,
The perfoi manct will commence with the great Thril
lft and Moral Drama of
TOE DRUNKfD; OR, THE FALLEN SAVED.
Edward Middle® Mr. Thomas Weir
Bill Dawton. .. j. , Mr. T. J. Hern Icn
Lawyer Cribs..j. Mr. Simpson
Mr. Rencelaw. .1 Mr. Camer
Landlord 4 Mr. Rogers
Barkeeper Y Mr. Hunter
Mary Wilson..» Miss Florence La Fond
-so be followed by a
Pas de Deux, byJLise Maude St. Leon and J. W. Came
Overture Orchestra
To conclne with the new Faroe, entitled
MY NEIGHBOR'S WIFE.
Timothy Brown, Mr. Herndon
Jonathan Smith j .Mr. Oamer
Mr. Somerton.. Mr. Davenport
Mrs. S>merton.. ; .' Miss La Fond
Mrs• 8r0wn.... j Miss M. St. I eon
Mil. Smith f Mrs. M. L. Berrell
she beautiful Play of
THE 00.1 SIC AS BROTHERS
Willspeedily he re-produced.
Nemos.—The doors will open at 7, and the
curtain rise at 3 J’clock precisely.
Box office oper from 10 nntil 2 o'clock.
Car PRICES OF ADMISSION AS USUAL.
Ail bills must je presented weekly.
LIVE
AT THE “OFFICE," No. 11l MERCHANTS’ ROW
HILTON HEAD, S. C.
HOT JOINTS from 18 to 2 o'clock- dailf. •-* -
Bit t enf/if ABS.
Per Plate, Ct*.j "'Per Plate, Ots
Roast Turkey .75;Roast Chicken Tr,
Roast Beef.... ; ,w)| Koast Mutton 60
Boast Veal 60 Roast Pork 60
Fresh Fish «t)| Klee Padding 26
COOKED TO OBDEB.
Per Plate, Cts.i - Per Plate, Cts.
Beef Steaks 00 Fresh Tripe . 60
Veal Cutlets 60 Fish Balls 60
Mutton Chops 60 Ham and Eggs 00
Pork Chops 6o|Poached do. on Toast. .60
Sausages 60 1 Scrambled do 60
Ox Heart flu Omelettes 60
Calves Liver., 60|Boiled Eggs
COLD CUTE, & O.
Per Plate, Cts.| Per Plate, Cts.
Poultry 65; Veal or Pork. 50
Beef or Mutton 55|Ham or Beef Tongue . .60
Pickled Thceps Tongues, Tripe and Pigs' Feet,
Sausage Rolls and Cakes, Homo-made Bread and
Pies.
Soda Water, with choice Syrups, Hop Beer, Cigars
and Tobacco.
rnay3 6 BENJAMIN HONEY,
CUTINO’S
STAMPING AND PINKING DEPOT,
Comer Hull and Jefferson sts.
Yokes, Bands, Night Wrappers,
Joseys. Cloaks, Slippers,
And Materials of all kinds, stamped or pinked In a
few minutes.
Splendid NEW PATTERNS, Just completed f0r1365.
CUPPING, BLEEDING AND LEECHING
or
, ' BARTOLO-CUTINO. •
Barber Shop in Ranters’ Hotel.
1600 Swiss and Hungarian LEECHES for sale.
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HEAD’QRK DISIRICT OF SAVANNAH,
4k Savannah, Ga., May 8,1366,
General uldeb.l
No. 90. f
I, At his own request, and to enable him to re-join
his Regiment, Capt. James M. Walton, cithMassa
ehnsetts Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty as
Provost Judge of the 2d Provost Coart, and from duty
to this District.
11. Capt Aft BtfvitoioT, 158th New York Volunteers,
Asst. Cos may. of Musters of the Districted Post, ls.de
tailed as Provost Judge of the 2d Provds: Court, the
dnties of which office he will perform in addition to his
duties as Mustering officer.
By command of Brevet Maj. Gen. C. GROVER.
Olives Mathews, Asst. Adit. Gen.
may 8
B. BYNNER,
175 BUOADWAY.SrgW TOES.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
Os every description.
WATCHES
Particularly adapted to
ARMY PURPOSES,
In Extra made Cases.
GOLD AND SILVER.
AMERICAN,
SWISS, and
ENGLISH.
I deal In nothing but TIME PIECES. Gold Watches
from SBO to $3"0; Silver, from 20 to S9O For pa. ticn
lara send for my prices lists. . Established 20 years,
and confidently refer to any respectable Mercantile
House la the city; also the Editors of this paper.
T. B. BYNNER,
175 Broadway, N. Y.
P. B.—Beware of the absurd and deceptive advertise
ments in the Weekly*. mar 4—eod2m
3EAVERNS.
Any one having information concerning him, will
confer a favor and render reliefcby calling or sending
a line to this office. may4-2t
JJ-ASONIC RING LOST.
The fln ’er will confer a great favor and receive a
suitable reward by returning it to the Savannah Daly
Herald Office. ,ts ap2o
ÜB. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.'
• Rooms 147 Bay street.
A large lot of Reading Matter, Writing Paper, En
velopes, Ac., just received and ready for distribution.
Facilities for writing Letters for nil wishing to avail
fhemselves of them.
ebl4 „ DWIGHT BPENCER, Agent.
T'VUNBAJtt A FRANZ,
NO. 10 MERCHANTS* ROW,
Hilton Head, 8. C.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
. IX
SUTLERS’ GOODS
Os all Description*
Riddell & Murdoch, ..
WUOUUCE AND RETAIL DEALERS IS
SUTLERS’ AND NAVAL" STORES, DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS,
OF.NTLKiir-N’S Fl!EiM*Ul*e GOODS, Aft,
No. 5 Merchants’ Row, Hilton Head, 8. .Cv-r •
w. n. ainruti.n rjaffln—tf) U. J.mdbook
CIDER FOR SALE,
To families by the quart of gallon, at
O’MEARA A CO'S,
over Adams 1 Express Office. Bay street
. ahß4 - ,Q,
NOTICE.
Savannah, Ga., March, 8,1806.
t After this date the Provost Court will be held In the
c. S. Court House, up stairs, coiner of Bull and Bay
streets
EB'EN PARSONS, Jr.,
mar 9—ts Eicnt. and Provost Judge.
gITUATION WANTED,
, An American man, of middle age, who wat former
,h* Custom House in Savannah, as Assistant,
wuuaa a situation. Can give the best of references,
inquire at the Savannah Herald office-
pUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Board of Education of Public Schools invite ap
plications for the following positions in the ,‘Bovs’
Grammar School";
One First Assistant, Salary per annum SI2OO
One First Assistant, Salary 9 yoo
Two Second Assistants, Salary per annum 750
In the Girls’ Grammar School-
One First Assistant, Salary per annum S9OO
Two Second Assistant-, Salary per annum 750
Applicants will be examined on the following stu
dies : First Assistants—
Reading, Spelling. Analysis of Words, Penmanship,
Grammar and Analysis, Descriptive and Physical Ge
ography, History, Natural Philosophy. Rhetoric, Arith
metic, Algebra, Geometry, Book-Keeping and Latin.
Second Assistants—
Reading, Spellinu, Penmanship, Grammar, Geogra
phy, Arithmetic and History.
The Examination will take place on Wkdnesdav next,
jhe 10th inst, between the hours of 18 and 12 o’clock,
at the School, corner of Barna and and Taylor stroets.
All applications must be made in writing to the Su
perintendent be ore Monday next.
By order of the Board of Education.
Hon. R. D. Arnold, Chairman
Rev. C. F. Mcßae,
Rev’S. Landrum
Rev. A. M. Wynn,
Mr. Anthony Porter, «
Mr, JohnL. Villalouga,
Mr. Henry C. Freeman,
M’ . James G. Miils,
Mr. William H. Stark.
J. F. CANN,
„ „ , Superintendent Public Schools.
N. B.—No applications for admission of Pupils will
be received nntil further notice
may 6—3 t
U" S. SERVICE MAGAZINE.
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ALSO,
ALL THE NORTHERN DAILY AND WEEKLY
PAPERS,
COMPLETE FILES OF THE N. Y. DAILIES,
Received on the arrival of every Steamer from the
North.
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SAVANNAH HKBALD BUIL V DING,
No. 11l Bat Street.
HEADQR’S. DISTRICT OF SAVANNAH,
Savannah, May 9th, 1565.
G’nervl Obdeb,) •
No. 21. ;
Captain Girar, A. Q. ,M-> having been relieved from
duly in this District, by Special Order, No. 117, CS..
Headquarters Department of the South, will turn over
to Lieutenant Klijau Swift, 88th M iss. Vols., the Civil
Fund of the District of Savannah, who will take charge
of, and be held responsible for the proper disbursement
of the same.
By command of Brevt. Maj. Gen. GROVER,
Olives Matthews, A. A. G.
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QUARTERMASTERS’ VOUCHERS
Purchased by
LC. NORVELL St 00..
Ball Street, opposite the Poet Office,
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ESTABLISHMENT.
. ESTABLISHED IN 1832.
The subscriber, grateful for past faaors.begs leave to
rtate that he still continues to Dye Woolen Dresses,
Shawl* etc., black. In the best manner.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned and renovated, or
dyed black, as may be required, in the same superior
style which has generally so much pleased his patrons
and friends for the past thirty years.
ALEXANDER GALLOWAY,
36 Drayton street, Savannah, Ga.
aprll Smlaw
*"
At the Harbor Master’s Office, a small BOX, direct
ed to Mrs: H. B. Wist. The owner can have the'box
by calling at the above office, on paying tor this adver
tisement. may*
RW. CAMPBELL, VETERINARY SURGEON
t having reopened his office and yard, ou Wil
liam street. Is now prepared to treat Con scientific
principles,] all diseases incident to Horses that are
susceptible of remedy. Charges moderate. Cores
warranted. Terms cash. ■*' feblG ts
Rooms to let at hilton head, s, c., m
Tiie Palmetto Herald Building, corner of Mer
chants' Row and Palmetto Avenue, suitable for bust
ness purposes or lodgings. Apply to E. 8. SAMPSON,
on the premises. . ts inar-tm
YORK HERALD CORRESPONDENT.
The office of the Net# York Herald Correspondent
is at
111 BAY STREET,
EPSTAIBS.
mar 22 -ts
|£xchanqe'on VORK.
FOR SALE BY
H. BRIGHAM,
ap26 ts 93 Bay street,
gTOVES! aTOVES! I STOVES !! !
Large and small, for Restaurants and Families.
All kinds of HOLLOW WAKE and Cooking Uten
sils, Planters’ HOE*, wholesale and retail, by
JAMES G. THOMPSON & CO.,
aplf—mAthS Beaufort, S. C.
Q N. BELLOWS A
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
SUTLERS’ AND VAVAL STORES, DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Ac.,
*o. 8 atmwuNTS' bow,
HILTON HEAD, S. C
0. N. BELLOWS. SL C. TELES. J. W, TAYLOR.
marll ts
STEELE A BURBANK,
ii Merchanta’Row,
_„ .. „ r. * - Hilton Head, 8. C.
Call the attention of Wholesale and Retail purchasers
to their superior stock of
MILITARY AND NAVAL CLOTHING
AND
FURNIBIIING GOODS,
Watches, blocks. Fancy Goods, Jewelry, and Plated
Ware,Swords, Slashes, Belts, Embroderies, Boots, Cans
Glasses. Gauntlets Gloves. Ac., &c.. Ac.
NEWS-DEALERS AND OTHERS DESIRING The
Savannah Dailt IJkald at Wholeale are re
quested to send in their order# as early in advance as
practicable. V V. MASON A CO.
QEECK9 ON NEW YORK—
In turns to suit purchasers, supplied at par by
C. C. NORVELL A CO.,
Comer of Bull street, opposite the Post Office.
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INTERESTING PUBLICATIONS
rot
THE SOLDIER OR THE CITIZEN.
THE MONTHLY NOVELLETTE,
contains a Novelette complete, together with from
three to eight short stories, with Illustrations. Terms:
$2 per year. Single copies, 55 cents.
THE AMERICAN UNION.
A Flßimra JOURNAL. NO OONTtNCED STOatFV
Thrilling Stories, Racy Sketches, Stirring Adventures
and Choice Home Reading. $3 a year. Four copies,
*lO.
THE FLAG OF OUR UNION.
Devoted to Tales, Sketches, Adventures Poems,
News, Novelettes, Ac. *4 per year.
„ THE DOLLAR MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
The cheapest magazine In the world. $1.60 a year.
Seven copies, $9. Nearly one hundred pages of reading
matter and illustrations. Postage only 12 cents per
year.
• TEN CENT NOVELLRTTES.
128 pages In each book; ons-third larger than any
other Dime NoveL
All of the above publications will be forwarded rsgu
laxly by mall, on receipt of price, by
ELLIOTT, THOMES & TALBOT.
Publishers,
Boston, Maas.
Samples can be seen, or copies purchased, by ap
plying at
THE SAVANNAH HERALD STORE,
111 sat imit,
SAVANNAH, GA.
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pOST QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE,
Central Railroad Base,
Savannah, Ga., May, Ist, 1605.
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 perso|p, will, unless
such buildings have been previously assigned—rent
free—settle the rents for the same, due the tlni
ted States, at this office or or before the 10th of
May.
A failure to comply with the above will caus«, a
forfeiture of all claims to further occupation.
8. 3. STARR,
mayl Capt. and A. Q. M„ In charge of buildings.
J^OTICE.
The Store of the undersigned will be closed for a
few days, for the purpose of opening and arranging a
large and extensive Stock of
FRENCH DRUG?. • * ' ,
MEDICINES,
and FANCY GOODS,
Which bare Just arrived Direct from New York.
W. W. LINCOLN, Druggist,
ap29 Corner Bull and Coagrees ste.
MONTHLY
"* •
MAT
aODET’B LADIES B O O r K
ra#
id A T
OUR YOUNG POLE* 9.
ros
M A T * ,A
For sale at No, 111 Bay street.
TICKETS.
Citizens interested, are called upon to notice partic
ularly the following instructions in refsrsnee to their
Ration Tickets for the next week.
All persons absolutely needy will apply tor Tlcketa
at the’’Belief Committee Rooms,” is the Exchange,
in the following order, viz:
PI9TRIOT xo. 1.
Extending from Bay street, south, to South Broad
street, and from Bull street, east, (including Magazine
Ward), to the city limits. Citizens of this District wil.
be served on Monday and Tuesday next. White fam
ilies will be served fionv 9 a. m. to Ip. m. Colored
families from 4 p. m. to 8 p. ra.
district no. 2.
Lying east of Bsll street and south of South Broad
street, extendiugto the city limits. Will be served 0"
Wednesday and Thursday. Whites from 9a.m. to 1
p. m.; colored from 4tot>p. m.
district no. A
Lying between Bay street and South Broad street
and from Bull street west to West Broad street
Will be served on Friday. Whites from 9 a, m. to l
p. m,; colored from 4to6p. m.
district no. A
Lying between Bull and West Broad streets, and
from Seuth Broad street, south, to the city limits.—
Will be served on Saturday and Monday, May 7th.
Whittstrwm 9a.m.to Ip. m.; colored from 4 to 6
p. m.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
Yamacraw—extending from the river, south, to
New street, between West Broad street and the canal.
Will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Bui
and Sth May. Whites from 9a.m.to Ip. m.; color
ed Rom 4 to 6 p. m.
. district no. 6.
Robertsville. Will be served on Thursday, May
19th. Whites from 9a.m.to Ip. m.: colored from 4
to < p. m.
"JJ S. SANITARY COMMISSION,
Corner of Congress and Whitaker Streets, Savan
\ nah, Ga.
At the place mentioned we have opened store-rooms
and Relief office, where wc will be glad to render any
service in onr power to the soldiers and sailor* of
the Army and Navy. Sergeons in charge of Hospitals
will please send la their requisitions for stores.
J. C. HOBLIT,
Jan 21— ts Agsnt U. A »■ C.
JJERALD PRINTING OFFICE,
No. 11l Bat Street,
Savannah, Georgia.
Wc respectfully call the attention of the public to
the facilities which we have lor doing ail kinds <>l Job
Printing
NEATLY AND PROMPTLY.
We have the
Best press in the world
For doing a variety of work and doing It all well,
We employ
FIRST CLASS PRINTERS,
Os long experience and tried ability. We have
NEW PRINTING MATERIALS,
From the best Northern foundries, to which we a
CONSTANTLY MAKING ADDITIONS
We are prepared to execute orders for
Posters, Placar
Handbill*, Programmes,
Play Bills, Circulars,
Bil Is of Fare, Visit ng Cards,
Wedding Cards, Tickets,
Business Cards, Letter Heads.
Bill Heads, Drafts,
Receipts, Checks,
Passes, Labels,
Constitutions, By-Laws,
Famphlsts, Ballads,
Legal Blanks, Calendars.
Envelopes,
Or any other kind of Printing,
IN ANY STYLE.
We have a
FINE ASSORTMENT OF INKS
. roc
PRINTING IN COLORS. ig r
ORDERS BY MAIL OR EXPRESS
Will receive prompt and carefhl attention, and the
work will be forwarded
FREE OF CHARGE FOR TRANSPORTA ITION.
We endeavor to do all our work well, and to give
complete satisfaction to our customers.
OUR PRICES
Are os low ns the present high cost of stock, mate
rial, labor and living will admit of, and nr# below tht
ucreased rates which rule in other lines of business.
S. W. MASON & CQ,
IXI Bay street.
Savannah. Georgia.
HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., April 12,1865-
General Orders,]
No. #2. /
On March 7th, 1866, a party of colored soldiers and
stouts, thirty in number, commanded by Sergeant-
Major Henry James, 3d U. S. C. TANARUS„ left Jacksonville.
Fla.,, and penetrated Into the interior through Marlm
County. They rescued ninety-one negroes from slave
ry, captured four white prisoners, two wagons and
twenty-four horses and mutes; destroyed a sugar mill
and a distillery, which were used by the rebel govern
ment, together wilh their stocks or sugar and liquor,
and burned the bridge over the Oclawaba River,
Wben returning they were attacked by a baud of over,
fifty cavalry, whom they defeated and drove off with
a loss of more than thirty to the rebels After a long
and rapid march they arrived at St. Augustine, on
March 12th, having lost but two killed and sous woun
ded:
This expedition, planned and executed by colored
men under the commaud of a colored non-commis
sioned officer, reflects great credit upon the brave par
ticipants and their leader.
The Major-General Commanding thanks these cour
ageous soldiers aud scouts, and holds np their conduct
to their oomrades in arms, as an example worthy of
emulation.
By Commaud of Major-Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE.
• W. L. M. Buboes,
Assistant Adjutant General?
fOrneiAL.j
T. D.ifoDOES,
Captain 36th U. 3. C. TANARUS„ Act. Asst. Adjt. General
may 6
• (Official J
HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., May 6, .865.
OtorjatL OsNOta)
No. 60. /
I. AH ambulances, medicine wagons, horses, .mules,
harness and other fixtures, appertaining thereto, with
in this Department, are hereby placed under the con
trol of the Medical Director el the Department of the
South. • -
11. Capt. F.Rrli, V. R. C, Is hereby announced as
Chief AmbuJftcce Officer, and will report to Lieut, Col,
Mr-BEDiTH CiYMra. Medical Director, D. 8.
By commknd of Major-Genet ai Q. A. GILLMORE.
T D. Hooore,
Capt. 35th U, S. C. TANARUS., Act. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
may 9
UEADQUARTUtS.U. t>. rouon.B,
bavauaau, Ga., May A 1865.
General Obdeb,\
No. 3i. f
I. Lieut. Fred Hope. A. A. Q. M., having been re
lieved from duty in this District, will turn over all
public property in his possession, and transfer his pre
sent duties to Lt- J. VV. Sterling, R. Q. M., 22d lowa
Vols„ who will al»-o. In addition to those, take charge
o(ghe Savannah Water Worn., relieving thereby Capt.
Nathan Baker. A. Q M.
By command of
Brevet Major General C. GROVER.
Ed-vabd G. Dyjkc, A. A. G. mayG
BKUWN A CO.,
(Late Somes, Brown A Cos
MILITARY AND NAVAL
BANKERS AND COLLECTOR
2 ring place, caoAxrwAT cans buxlmno,
NEW YORK,.
Correspondents In Washington—J. W. Fisher A Cos.,
4ZB Fourteenth Street.
ESTABLISHED JUNE, 1802.
We have complete facilities for transacting business
speedily and correctly in all the Departments at
Washington. Remittances prompt, and terms rea
sonable.
Wo give especial attention to obtaining Certificates
for Non-Indebtedness for Ordnance und Quartermas
ters’ Returns for Officers, and settling their accounts.
We collect the following classes of Cluiu+s, und make
advances if desired:
Bounties for' the heirs of deceased, wounded Sol
diers. and such as have served two years.
Pensions for Invalids, Widows, Mothers, and Or
phnn Children.
Arrears of pay for the heirs of deceased, discharg
ed Officers, Soldiers and Sailoi*. and pay for the Wife
•or Widowed Mother of Prisoners ol War.
Prize Mouev for the U. 8. Navy, together r. La all
other just Claims. Information freely furnished.
We purchase and sell all Government- Securities,
Quartermasters' Certificates and Checks, on the best
References glrenjto leading Bankers and business
Aims In New York fehlo t.
O ANITARY. I
LIME LIMEII LIMEIf!
gon casks best quality Thomaston Lime, suitable for
brick work, plastering, white washing, or for sanitary
purpose#. Just received direct from ihomaston, Me
For sale by DUNBAR A FRANZ,
10 Mei chants'R-’W. h
apXO Hilton Head.
NEW SKIRT FOR 1505.
A wonderful Invention for Ladies. Ur. question ably
superior io all others.
Don’t fail to read the advertisement In the Savanj ah
Hurald, containing foil particulars, eveiy Mom ay
morning. edexM3mo mam
HEADO'ES DKPT. OF THE SOUTH. >
ItiLfos Head, S. C.. April SC, 1365. J
General Orders.)
No. 47. /
I. Defin e a General Court Martial, which convened
at Hilron Head. 8. C., in pursuance of .Special Order
No. 7, dated Headquarters Department of the Socth,
Hilt"* Hqad, 8. C., January Sth, 1335, and of which 1
Major Trunk Place, 157th N. Y. Vols., was President,
wus arraigned aud tried.
Friu&te Armstead Holmes Cos. C, 32d U. S. C. T.
Cuasok Fihsi :
“Threatening his Superior Off-car."
Specification : “In this; that the said Private Arm -
stead Holmes Cos. C. 32d U- S. C. TANARUS., did say T
wlllbe God damned, If I don’t shoot him,’ mean
ing "ergeant John A. Brown, Cos. Cn 3'd U. 8.
C. T. This at camp of S2d U. S. C. TANARUS„ near
Deveaux’ Neck, 8. u, on the 12th day of Jauu
ary, ItCJ "
Cui> cos Second ;
“Striking ha Superior Ojfioer."
Specification ; “Id this: that said Private Armstead
Holmes Cos. C, 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS., did seise a bffiot
of wood and strike Sergeanl John A. Brown, Cos.
C. 32<i U. 8. C. TANARUS., upon the head. This at camp
of Sid U. 8. C. TANARUS., near Deveaux’ Neck, S. C.,ou
the 15th day of January, IS6C."
Cune* Tried :
“Lifting up a M*g£n upwi his Superior Officer."
Specification ; “In this; that said Private Armstead
Holmes, Cos. C, 32u U.-S C. TANARUS., did lift up a gun
•and put a charge therein for the purpose of
shooting hu Superior Officer,Sergeant John A.
* lb own, Cos. C, 3-2d U. 8. C. T. This at camp #?d
U, 8. C. TANARUS., near Deveanx’ Neck, 8. C., on the
12th day of January, ISGV '
To all of which charges aud specifications the ac
cused pleaded, "Guilty."
Fixdino;
The Court having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, confirm the plea ot the accused.
Sentencei
And they do therefore sentence him. Private Arm
stead Holmes Cos. C, 3id U. 8. O. TANARUS., to be dishonorably
discharged the service of tin United States, and then hi
confined at hard labor at Tort Marion. St. Awjuteine,
Florida, for (he period of two peart, and to wear a24
pouna b d> attached to htajight Lg. by a chain eight feed
Umg, fifteen u rot out of each month during the term eff
his confinement.
11. The proceeding.!, findings and sentence In the
foregoing case are disapproved. There has bees much
difference of opinion, whether the words ‘‘Superior
Officer” in the 9th Articles of War, apply to a non
commisioned officer, but the Judge Advocate General
bus finally derided that they do not. According to this
opinion, the offence should have been charged under
the 99th Drticle. Private Holmes will be released from
couflnemeut aud restored to duty.
The General Court Mittlul of which Major Frank
PI ice. 157th N. Y. Vok, was President, is hereby ab -
solved.
By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. l» M. Beams,
, m ~ „ Asst. Adjutant General.
Official: T. D. Honors, Capt. S6th U. 8. C, TANARUS., Act
Asst. Adjt. Gen. _ jnyt
HEADQ’RS, DEPT. OF THE SOUTH, \
Hilton Head, 8. C., April 13, lWj.j
General Ordees, )
No. 43. /
I. General Orders No. 5, from these Headquarters,
dated January 17th, 1605, Is hereby amended to read
as follows;
A military tax of one per cent, will be levied on all
goods brought into this Department, for the purpose
of trade. The value of suoh goods will be determined
by the invoices of pu: chase, to which an affl avtt will
be required from the consignees certifying to their oor
rectuess.
The fund arcraiog irom this tax will be used for the
purpose of providing Steam, und other Fire engine*,
repairing wharves, roads, public building* and other
necessary civil expenses, for the several Cities and
Towns within the limits of this Department.
11. The military Supervisors of Trade for the various
Posts, or where the Post Commander has not appoint
ed such a Supervisor, the Post Treasurer, will attend
to the collection of the tax imposed by this order, and
make semi-monthly returns of all monies received to
Brevet Major Geo. E. Goobacd, Acting Assistant In- •
spector General of the Department, who, in addition
to his duties as such will act as Treasurer of the fund
s ccrulng from this tax, aud attend to the disburse
ment or the same, under the direction of the Major-
General Commanding.
111. The Acting Assistant Inspector General of the
Department, will also exorcise the supervision of stores
aud trade w'ithiu the Department required by para
graph IV, of Special Orders No. 13, irom tho Head
ntiii ters of the Military Division of the Mlssuclpdl.
dated January 15,*606.
IV. Lieut.-Col. James H. Stsonb. Ist N. C, Union
Vols., Is hereby relieved trom duty as collector of jhe -•
Department Military Tax, to which he was detailed
by General Order# No. 6, current scries from th< M
He.adquarto. s,
V. Lieut. Frank Geier 35d U. 8. C. TANARUS., Is hereby
relieved from duty as Acting Military Tax Collector,
to which he was assigned by General O. ders No. 27,
current series, from these Headquarters, and will at
once turn over to Brevet Major Gucracd, A. A. In
spector General, all money and property pertaining
to the office for the collection of the Department M llfc
tary Tax, who will receipt to him for the same.
By Command of Major-Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE.
w. L. M. Buboes,
Assistant Adjutant General.
[Official.]
T. D, Hoboes,
Capt. *6hi U. 8. O. TANARUS., Act. A«st. Adjt. Gen.
may 4
(Official.) '
HEADQ’RSDKP’TUF THE SOUTH. >
Hilton Head, S. C., April3o, 1865./
Genekal Ordebs,)
No. 62. /
I. The following order Is hereby re-published for the
information and guidance of this command i
11. HCADqCABTFBS,
Military Division o# tub Mississippi,
In the Field, Raleigh, N. C., April 27, 1866
Special Field Obdem,)
» No. 65. /
The General Commanding announces a further sus
pension of hostilities and a final agreement with Gen
Johnston, which terminates the war as to the Armies
under his command, and the country east of the Chat
tahoochee.
Copies of the terms of the convention will be furn
ished Major Generals Schofield, Gillraore and Wilson,
who are specially charged with the execution of Its
details In the Department of North.Caiollna: De
partment of the South, und at Macon and in Western
Georgia.
Capt. Jarper Myers, Ordnance Departments 8. A.,
i« hereby designated to receive the armji, Ac., at
Green,boro, and any Commanding Officer of a Post
mayreeeiye the aims of any detachments, and see
that they are properly stored and accounted for.
General Schofle and will procure at once the necessary
blanks anil supply ths other Army Commanders that
uniformity may prevail; and great care must be taken
that all the tenn and stipulations on our Bart be ful
filled with the most scrupulous fidelity, whilst those
impo e l.on oar hitherto enemy be received in a spirit
becoming a brave and generous army.
Aiiny Coramaudera may at once loan to the fnhabi
tants such of the captured mules, hoi sea wagons and
vehicles, as can be spared from immediate use, and
the Commanding Generals of Armies may issue pro
visions, animals, or any public supplies that can be
spared, to relieve preset.t wants and to encourage the
inhabitants to re-urae their peaceful pursuits, and to
restore relations of friendship among our fOl'ow-dU
zens and countrymen.
foraging will loathwith cease, and when necessity
or long marches compel the taking of forage, piovt-
Hons, or any kind of private property, compensation
will be made on the spot or when the debarring offi
cers are not provided with lands voucher! w"l be
given in proper form payable at the nearest' military
depot.
By order of Major General W. T. SHERMAN
(Signed) L. M. Dayton,
_ ~ Major A Asst. Adj’c OeneraL
By command of Msj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE.
w. i- w. Hr"o n A A. Gen. mT S
HEADQ'US bAVA.N.NAi, 1 ) ft
Savannah, Ga., May id, 1855. fB
Geneeal Obdeb, >
No. 18. J
Peisor.s bringing produce and live stock to tho Sa
va nah market will hereafter be permitted to exchange
tha -ame lor goods and supplies not contraband of
wa v for Ihe of themselves, families and employes,
■it i to tran port the same beyond the lines of actoal
mi tar) occupation. Persons wiihin the lines will also
be permitted to go out for the purpose of bringiug Cos
market such produce and live stock as they may be
hbo, to proenro, nnd to bring the same in.
Restrictions upon passes ore removed to this extent
-—that resident citizcni having impoitant bnuuess in .
th'J interior will be permitted to go rut in oidej- to
traaaact the same and return. Resident citizens livJt g
on; ,fde the lines w ill in like manner on gcod and suf.
ilc eat reasons, be pet miutd to visit the cliy and ret
tu.n to their homes again.
By command ofTtrvt. MaJ. Get. GROVER
Oi.vta Maixb£w« Asst. Adjt. Gem my*