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THEATRE!
Lessee and Business Manager oeani taooaet.
Director of Amusements a. h. i>avf.n post.
Stage Manager t. j. hebndon.
THIS (THURSDtY) EVENING, MAY 11TH, 1905,
The Performances will commence with the Great Ro
mantic Drama of
THE CORSICAN BROTHERS.
ES3,%S3f
M de Chateau Renai.d . * Davenport
Le Baron de Montgiron Howard
Alfred Meynard Salisbury
Le Byon Martelli Rogers
Orlando Ilerndon
Colonna . Quinan
Boissec earner
Judge of the District Harkins
Griffo Sumter
Madame Savilla de Franchi Mrs. M. E. Berrel
Emilie de Lesparre Miss F La Fond
Marie • Miss Elsie St. Leon
Ooralie Miss Maude St. Leon
Oelestine Miss Hattie Lee
Overture Orchestra
To conclude with the new Farce, entitled
MY WIFE'S SECOND FLOOR.
Capt. Topheavy Mr, Simpson
Felix Toddle Mr. earner
Jacob Close Mr. Herudon
Fanny Maylove Miss M. St. Leon
Mrs. Topheavy Mrs. M. L. Berrell
Mrs. Downey t Miss Lee
Notice.—The doors wdl jjjaaa at 7, and the
curtain rise at 8 o’clock jjsiseTsely.'
Box office open from 10 until 2 o’clock.
K2T PRICES OF ADMISSION AS USUAL. _a3
All bills must be presented weekly.
gWEATNAM’S VARIETIES.
(Formerly St, Andrew’s Hail.;
f
S-yeafnam and EWAN Lessees and Managers
OPEN EVERY NIGHT!
SINGING,
DANCING,
BURLESQUE,
PANTOMIME,
DRAMA,
MINSTRELSY,
AND FARCE.
CHANGE OF FBOGBAMME -NIGUTI.Y.
For particulars, see Bills. * mayll-tf
■yTERNON SHELL ROAD COMPANY.
The Annual Election of Five Directors of this Com
pany will be held at the office of the Home Insurance
Company, on SATURDAY, the 13th inst., between the
hours of 11, A. M., and 1, P. M.
may 11-3 t M. A. COHEN, Secretary.
gILLS
OF THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN BANKS,
Maine, Massachusetts, &c.,
Purchased by
L. C. NORVELL A CO.,
Corner of Bull street, opposite the Post Office.
may 3-7
HEADQ’RS. DEPT, OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., May 6, 1865,
General Orders, 1 »
No. 69. /
The following Quarantine Regulations for the Ports
of Port Royal, S, C., Feinandina, Fla., Savannah, Ga.,
and Charleston, S. C., will be enforced after the 10th
day of May, 1850;
I. The Quarantine Grounds will be located as fol
lows: for Port Royal, S. C., and Savannah, Ga., in
Tybee Roads, at the “Old Savannah Quarantinefor'
charleston, S. C., inStono Inlet; lorpernandini, Fla.,
In Cumberland Sound. The exact place of anchorage
will be designated by a white buoy and flag.
11. It shal> be the duty of the master and pilot of
every vessel coining into these ports, from this date
unti 1 further orders, except the pilot boats returning
from their ordinary cruising grounds, and U S Naval
vessels, t"> hoist a signal for a health officer, in the
fore rigging, flfteeu feet from her deck, and come to,
immediately below and opposite tbe guard ship, one
of which will be stationed at each Port within and near
the inner bar buoy, and there wait his coming on ooard
111. The health officer sh ill visit the vessel without
necessary delay, and ascertain her sanitary condition
and the pert whence she sailed. And it shall be his
duty to order to the Quarantine Grounds, there to re
mum as loug as he may deem proper, all vessels haring
on board cases of yellow fever, cholera, or other infec
tious or contagious diseases; also, all vessels coming
lrom any West India Island, or from any port in that
portion of the State of Florida, not in the Department
of the South, whether such vessels have clean bills of
health or not.
IV. No communication will be allowed with the ves
sel until she has been examined by the Health Officer,
and no person will be permitted to leave her
V. The fee of the Health Officers for visiting, exam
ining ami certifying vessels arriving at these Ports,
shall be collected from all vessels except those in the
Government employ, or foreign war vessels, at the fol
lowing rutes:
For each vessel from a foreign port $6 60
And for all othe s 2 60
The moueyt-thus collected will be turned over to the
Medical Director, for the use of the General Hospitals
in this Department.
VI. The,e regulations will be strictly enforced by the
Health Officer. Should there be any-deviation there
from, or should any of the orders given by the Health
Officers to such vessels not be strictly carried out, they
will report the fact to the Medical Director of the De
partment, for the immediate arrest and imprisonment
of the offender.
By command of General Q. A. GILLMORE.
T. D. Honors,
Capt. 36th U. S. C. TANARUS„ Act. Asst. Adjt Gen
(Official.}
HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., May 6,1864.
Gonebat. Ordeks,)
No. 67. j
The following dispatch from the Provost Marshal ia
published for the information of this command;
WAR DEPARTMENT,
- Peovost Maksual General’s Bureau,
Washington, D C., 1-30 P. M., April 29th, lstis.
The Secretary of War having directed that the re.
cruitiug of men In the loyal States for the volunteer
forces lie stopped, now directs that the recruitment Wi
th e volunteer forces, of all persons, including colored
men, In all States, be embraced In the order and their
enlistment be discontinued.
JAMES B FRY,
Provost Marshal General.
To Major-General GILLMCRE,
Department of the South, Hilton Head, SC.
By command of Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE.
T. D. Hodges,
Captain 35th U. 8. C. TANARUS., Act. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
may 9 *
OTIC hi.
Savannah, Ga., March, 8, 1805.
After this date the Provost Court will be held in the
U. S. Court House, up stairs, coiner of Bull and Bay
streets.
EBEN PARSONS, Jr.,
mar 9—ts Lieut, and Provost Judge,
pROVOST COURT NOTICE.
On and after this date, the First Provost Court, Ist
Lieut. Ebon Parsons, Jr., Judge, will be held at the
U. 8. Court House, comer of Bull and Bay streets.
The Second Provost Court, Capt James M. WaltOH,
Judge, willbe 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.
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W. w - usoois.
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY
•orne3 of Bull and Congress streets:
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
FANCT AND TOILET ARTICLES,
in great vabiett,
RECENTLY SELECTED IN NEW YORK.
EXPRESSLY FOR THIS MARKET.
t
THE LARGEST STOCK OF FRESH DRUGS
EVES OFFERED IN THIS CJST.
W. W. LINCOLN
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY,
CORNED OF BULL AND CONGRESS STREETS,
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA. __
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.
THE SEA ISLAND COTTON PLANTATION,
Known as
“BRICKYARD,".
For, sale, situate on Hilton Head Island,
About five miles from Custom House street;
Contains 12 or 1400 acres—4 or 600 acres heavy wood
Live Oak and Pine, the balance valuable Cotton
Land, or suitable for Early Gardening purpo
ses. Has high bapks and deep water on
Broad Creek, suitable for wharves.
Price, $16,000. Address
J. E. WHITE,
mayS-tf Box 20 Hilton Head, 8. C.
JJ S. SERVICE MAGAZINE.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOB SALE AT TOE
SAVANNAH HERALD BUILDING,
No. 11l Bat [8 mi i .
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.
REMEMBER TEE
SAVANNAH HERALD BUILDING,
No. 11l Bay Street*
(Offioial.}
HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH.
General Orders,! HILTO * * C " M ‘ y b ’ 1865 '
No. 68. • f
To enable an men absent from their commands to be
properly mustened out of service at the expiration of
rompUedwith? foowing regulations will be strictly
Ist. Whenever enlisted men are separated from their
Companies on furlough, detached service, or In hospl
tala, they will be furnished by their Commanding Offl
cers with descrivtive lists, on which will be shown all
the data affecting their pay, clothing accounts, Ac
2d. Commanders of regiments, battalions, or detach
ments, in this Department, will immediately cause de
scriptive lists of all enlisted men now absent from the
Department, as prisoners of war, on detached service,
or in hospitals, to be forwarded direct to the Chief Mas
tering Officer of tbeir respective States, and in case one
was famished the soldier at the time he left his com
mand, the copy herein directed to be furnished such
Chief Mastering Officer will be marked across the face,
of Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE.
T D Moons,
Capt. 36 th U.». C. TANARUS„ Act. AMt. Adit, Gmral,
J.NTERRBTONG PUBLICATIONS
fob
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, 25 cents.
A ’
THE AMERICAN UNION.
A FIRBSIDE JOURNAL. NO OONTINUKD STORIES.
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, Novellette* Ac. $4 per year.
THE DOLLAR MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
The cheapest magaalne in the world. $1.50 a year.
Seven copies, SO. Nearly one hundred pages of reading
matter and illustrations. Postage only 12 cents per
year.
TEN CENT NOVELLETTES.
128 pages In each book; one-third larger than any
other Dime Novel,
All of the above publications will be forwarded regu
larly by mail, on receipt of price, by
ELLIOTT, THOME9 A TALBOT.
Publishers,
63 Congress street
Boston, Mass.
Samples can be seen, or copies purchased, by ap
plying at
THE* SAVANNAH HERALD STORE,
111 BAS STREET,
SAVANNAH, GA.
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-pOST QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE,
Central Railroad Bank,
Savannah, Ga., May, Ist, 1865.
In pursuance of orders, received at this office, all
citizens occupying buildings, 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
free—settle the rents for the same, due the Uni
ted States, at this office on or before the 10th of
May.
A failure to comply with the above will cause a
forfeiture of all claims to further occupation.
S. S. STARR,
mayl Capt. and A. Q. M„ In charge of buildings.
HEADQR’S. DISTRICT OF. SAVANNAH,
Savannah, May 9tb, 1865.
General Order,)
No. 21. /
Captain Gifsy, A. Q. M., having been relieved from
duty In this District, l>y Special Order, No. 117, C S.,
Headquarters Department of the South, will turn over
to Lieutenant Elijah Swift, 38th Mass. 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
Ol iveb Matthews, A. A. G.
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OFFICE OF STREET COMMISSIONER,)
Savannah, Ga., May 10th. 1865, (
The owners of the following described animals, will
please call at this office, prove property, and pay char
ges, ou or before the 15th inst., or the same will be
sold to defray expenses, viz:
One sorrel Mare, with blaze face, and left bind foot
white.
In Public Pound since May 3d.
ALBERT STEARNS,
Captain and Street Commissioner.
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ESTABLISHMENT.
ESTABLISHED IN 1832.
The subscriber, grateful for past faAors.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
style which has generally so much pleased his patrons
and friends for the past thirty years.
ALEXANDER GALLOWAY,
36 Drayton street, Savannah, Ga.
aprll 3mlaw
Q N. BELLOWS A CO*,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
SUTLERS’ AND NAVAL STORES, DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Ac.,
NO. 8 MERCHANTS’ BOW,
HILTON HEAD, S., C
O. N. (BELLOWS. M. O. TTI.EE. t. W. TAY LOB.
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STEELE A BURBANK,
n Merchants’ Row,
Hilton Head, S. C.
Call the attention of Wholesale and Retail purchasers
to their superior stock of
MILITARY AND NAVAL CLOTHING
AND
FURNISHING GOODS,
Watches, Clocks, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, and Plated
Ware, Swords, Sashes, Belts, Embroderies, Boots, Caps
Glasses, Ganntlcts Gloves, Ac.. Ac., Ac.
-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
US. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
• Rooms 147 Bay street.
A large lot of Reading Matter, Writing Paper, En
velopes, Ac., jnst received and ready for distribution.
Facilities for writing Letters for all wishing to avail
fhemselves of them.
ebl* DWIGHT SPENCER, Agent.
UNBARS A FRANZ,
NO. 10 MERCHANTS’ ROW,
Hilton Head, S. C.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
IN
SUTLERS’ GOODS
Os all Descriptions
Riddell a Murdoch,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
SUTLERS’ AND NAVAL STORES, DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS,
Gentlemen's Fubnishino Goods, Ac.,
No. 6 Merchants’ Row, Hilton Head, S. C. ,
w. <i riddell, rjanlO— tf] n. j.mubooe.
iwS-DEALERS AND OTHERS DESIRING The
Savannah Dailx Heald at Wholsale arc re
auested to send in their orders ss early in advance as
practicable. W. MASON A CO.
gWEET CIDER FOR MILE, .
To famlliea by the quart or gallon, at
O’MEARA A CO’S,
over Adams' Express Office. Bay street
~ mh24
grrUATION WANTED,
An American man, of middle age, who was former
ly in the Custom House in Savannah, as Accountant
wishes a situation. Can give the beat of references.
Enquire at the Savannah Herald office.
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HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OP TH* SOUTH,
Hilton Head* S. a, April 12, 1865.
General Orders,)
No. 48. /
On March 7th, 1866, a party of colored soldiers and
scouts, thirty in number, commanded by Sergeant-
Major Henry James. 3d U. S. C. TANARUS„ left .Jacksonville,
Fla., and penetrated into the interior through Marten
County. Thev i esc tied ninety-one negroes from slave
ry, captured four white prisoners, two wagons and
twenty-four horses and mules; destroyed a sugar mill
and a distillery, which were used by tne rebel govern
ment. together with their stocks of sugar and liunor,
and burned the bridge over the OcTawaha River,
When returning they were attacked by a band 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 four woun
ded. •
This expedition, planned and executed by colored
men under the command 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 and scouts, and holds np their coudnct
to their comrades in arms, as an example worthy of
emulation.
By Command of Major-Gen. Q. A. GIL .YORE.
W. L. M.Br:-, er.
Assistant Adjutant ; cneral.
[Official.]
T. D. Honc.Es,
Captain 35th U. S. C. TANARUS„ Act. Asst. Adjt. General,
mays
RATION TICKETS.
Citizens interested, are called upon to notice partic
ularly the following instructions in reference to their
Ration Tickets for the next week.
All persons absolutely needy will apply for Tickets
at the “Relief Committee Rooms," in tne Exchange,
in the following order, viz:
DISTRICT NO. 1.
Extending from Bay street, south, to South Broad
street, and lrom Bull street, east, (including Magazine
Ward;, to the city limits. Citizens of this District wll.
be served on Monday and Tuesday next. White fam
ilies will be served fiom 9 a. m. to Ip. m. Colored
families from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.
district no. 2.
Lying east of Bull street aud south of South Broad
street, extendingto the city limits. Will be served on
Wednesday and Thursday. 'Whites from 9a. m. to 1
p. m. ; colored from 4 to 6 p. m.
DISTRICT NO. 3.
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 1
p. m,; colored from 4to6p. m.
DISTRICT no. 4.
Lying between Bull and West Broad streets, and
from South Broad Street, sonth, to the city limits.—
Will be served on Saturday and Monday, May 7th.
Whites lrom 9a. m. to lp.m.; colored from 4 to 6
p. in. •
DISTRICT NO. 5.
Yatnacraw—extending from the river, south, to
New street, between West Broad street and the canal.
Will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Bth
and 9th May. Whites from 9a.m.to Ip. m.; color
ed from 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 0 p. m.
MONTHLY
FOR
MAY
GODEY’S LAD DEB BOOK
FOR
M A Y .
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
FOR
M A Y
For sale at No, 111 Bay street.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Savannah, Ga„ May 4, 1865.
General Order,)
No. 31. f
I. Lieut. Fred Hope, A. A. Q. M., having been re
lieved from duty in this District, will turn over all
pnblic property in his possession, and transfer his pre
sent duties to Lt. J. W. Sterling, R. Q. M., 22d lowa
Vols,, who will also, In addition to those, take charge
of the Savannah Water Works, relieving thereby Capt.
Nathan Baker, A. Q. M.
By command of
Brevet Major General C. GROVER.
Edward G. Dtk* A. A. Q. mayC
J^BROWN t CO.,
(Late Somes, Brown & Cos
MILITARY AND NAVAL
BANKERS AND COLLECTOR
2 FABK place, dboadwat bank building,
NEW YORK.
Correspondents in Washington—J. W. Fisher A Cos.,
478 Fourteenth Street.
ESTABLISHED JUNE, 1862.
We 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-lndebtedneSs for Ordnance and Quartermas
ters’ Returns for Officers, and settling tbeir accounts.
We collect the following classes of Claims, and make
advances if desired:
Counties for the heir* of deceased, wounded Sol
diery and such as 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 WUe
Op Widowed Mother of Prisoners of War. .
Prize Money for the U. S. Navy, together vrUh all
other jnst Claims. Information freely furnished.
We purchase and sell all Government Securities.
Quartermasters’ Certificates and Checks, on the best
of terms.
References givenjto leading Bankers and business
firms in New York. feblS ts
gANfissr
LIME LI M Ell LIMEIU
800 casks best quality Thomaston Lime, suitable for
brick work, plastering, white washing, or for sanitary
pnrposes. Just received direct from Thomaston, Me
For sale by
DUNBAR A FRANZ,
10 Merchants' Row.
ap!9 Hilton Head.
rpilE NEW SKIRT FOR 1865.
Awonderful invention for Ladies. Unquestionably
superior to all others.
Don’t fail to read the advertisement in the Savannah
Herald, containing full particulars, every Monday
morning. _ edexM3mo mar2l
TJ & SANITARY COMMISSION,
Owner of Congress and 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.
V J. C. HOBLIT,
jan 21—ts Agent U. 8. 8. C. *
Q HECKS ON NEW YORK—
Iu sums to suit purchasers, supplied at par by
C. C. NORVELL A CO.,
Corner of Bull street, opposite the Post Office.
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HEADQ’IIB DEFT. OF THE SOUTH. 1
E 1“ I Hilton H April 20,1565. /
General Orders,)
No. 47. f
I. Before a General Court Martial which convened
at Hilton Head. S. C„ in pnrsoance of Special Order
No. 7, dated Headquarters, Department of the South,
Hilton Head. 8. C„ January 9th, 186 ft and otwttfch
Major Prank Place. 157th N. Y. Vols., was President,
was arraigned and tried.
Private Armstead Holmes, Cos. C, 32d U. S. C. T.
Charge First :
“Threatening Ms Superior Officer."
Specification r “In this; that the said Private Arm
stead Holmes, Cos. C, 32d U. S. C. TANARUS., did say -I
will be God damned. If I don’t shoot him,’ mean
ing Sergeant John A. Brown, Cos. C, 32d U. S.
C. T. This at camp of 32d L T . S. C. TANARUS,. near
Deveanx’ Neck, S. C'„ on the 12th day of Janu
ary, lstfc."
(’haroe Second :
“Striking Ms Superior Officer."
Specification ; “In this: that said Private Armstead
Holmes Cos. C, 32d U. S. C. TANARUS., did seize a billet
of wood and strike Sergeani John A. Brown,Co.
C, 32d U. S. C. TANARUS., npon the head. This at camp
of 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS„ near Deveanx’ Neck, f). C.,ou
the 12th day of January, 1865. •* •
Charge Third ;
"Lifting up a weapon upon kin Superior Officer."
Specification : “In this; that said Private Armstead
Holmes, Cos. C, 32d U. 9. C. TANARUS., did lift np a gnu
and put a charge therein for the puroose of
shooting hD Superior Officer, Sergeant John A
Brown, Cos. C, 32d U. 8. C. T. This at camp 32d
U. 8, C. TANARUS., near Deveaux’ Neck, 8. C., ou the
12th day of January, 1965."
To all of which charges and specifications the ac
cused pleaded, “Guilty.”
Finding;
The Court having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, confirm the plea or the accused.
Sentence :
And they do therefore sentence him. Private Arm
stead Holmes Cos. C, 32dU. S. C. TANARUS„ to be dishonorably
discharged the service of the United States, and then be
confined at hard labor at Fort Marion. St. Augutsine,
Florida, far the veriod qf two years, and to wear a 24
Ctnrf ball attached to Ms right leg, by a chain eight feet
g, fifteen dans out of each month during the term of
his confinement.
11. The proceeding* findings and sentence in the
foregoing case are disapproved. There has been much
difference of opinion, whether the words “Superior
Officer” in the 9th Articles of War, apply to a non
commissioned officer, but the Judge Advocate General
has finally decided that they do not. According to this
opinion, the offence should have been charged under
the 99th Drticle. Private Holmes will be released from
confinement and restored to dnty.
The General Court Martial of which Major Frank
Place, 157th N. Y. VoD., was President, is hereby die -
solved.
By command of Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. I* M. Buboes,
Asst. Adjutant General.
Official: T. D. Hodge* Capt. 36th U. S. C, TANARUS„ Act.
Asst. Adjt. Gen. my 2
HEADQ’RS, DEPT. OF THE SOUTH, )
Hilton Hf.ad, S. C„ April 13, 1965./
General Order*)
No. 43. {
I. General Orders No. 5, from these Headquarters,
dated January 17th, 1865, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
A military tax of one per cent, will Ire levied ou all
goods brought Into this Department, for the purpose
of trade. Tie value of such goods will be determined
by the Invoices Os purchase, to which an affidavit will
be required from the consignees certifying to their cor
rectness.
The fhnd accruing lrom this tax wll) be used for the
purpose of providing Steam, and other Fire engines,
repairing wharves, road* public buildings, and other
necessary civil expense* for the several Cities and.
Towns within the limits of this Department.
11. The military Supervisors of Trade for the various
Poet* 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. Gouraud, Acting Assistant In
spector General of 4he Department, who, in addition
to his duties as such will act as Treasurer of the fond
accruing from this tax, and attend to the disburse
ment of the same, under the direction of the Major-
General Commanding.
111. The Acting Assistant Inspector General of the
Department, will also exercise the supervision of stores
and trade within the Department required by Para
graph IV, of Special Orders No 13, lrom the Head
of the Military Division of tbe Mississippi,
January 15, 1865.
IV. Llent.-Col. Janes H. Strong, Ist N. C. Union
Vols., is hereby relieved trom dnty as Collector of ihe
Department Military Tax, to which he was detailed
by General Orders No 6, current series from these
Ileadquartei 8.
V. Lieut. Frank Geis* 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS., is hereby
relieved from duty as Acting Military Tax Collector,
to Which he was assigned bv General Orders No. 27,
current serie* from these Headquarter* and will at
once turn over to Brevet Major Goukaud, A. A. Iu
spector General, all money and property pertaining
to the office for the Collection of tne Depaatment Mili
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. Hodoe*
Capt. 36th U. 8. C. TANARUS., Act. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
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HEAD’QRS. DISTRICT OF SAVANNAH,
Savannah, Ga., May 8, 1865.
General Order,)
No. 20. j
L At his own request, and to enable him to re-join
his Regiment, Capt. James M. Walton, 64th Massa
chusetts Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty as
Provost Judge of the 2d Provost Court, and from duty
lu this District.
n. Capt M. Benedict, 156th New York Volunteers,
Asst Comsy. of Clusters of the District and Post, is de
tailed as Provost Judge of the 2d Provost Court, the
duties of which office ne will perform in addition to his
dntics as Mustering officer.
By command of Brevet Maj. Gen. C. GROVER.
Oliver Matuews, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
mayß
(Official.)
HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C„ May 6, 1866.
General Orders,)
No. SC. j
I. All 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 oi the Department of the
South.
11. Capt. F. Bell, V. R. C , is hereby announced as
Chief Ambulance Officer, and will report to Lieut. Col.
Meredith Cltmeb. Medical Director, D. 8.
By command of Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE
T D. Hodges,
Capt. 35th U, S. C. TANARUS., Act. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
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RW. CAMPBELL, VETERINARY SURGEON
• having reopened his office and yard, on Wil
liam street is now prepared to treat (on scientific
principles,} all diseases incident to Horses that are
susceptible of remedy. Charges moderate. Cures
warranted. Terms cash. feblC ts
Rooms to let at hilton head, s. c., in
The Palmetto Herald Building, corner of Mer
chants' Row and Palmetto Avenue, suitable for busi
ness purposes or lodgings. Apply to E. S. SAMPSON,
on the premisea. ts mar4m
YORK HERALD CORRESPONDENT.
The office of the New York Herald Correspflhdent
is at
111 BAY STREET,
UPSTALRg.
,mar 22 ts 1
JiXCHANGE ON NEW YORK.
FOR SALE BY
. H. BRIGHAM,
»p 26 ts 93 Bay street.
gTOVES 1 STOVES! t STOVES 1!!
Large and small, for Restaurants and Families.
All kinds of HOLLOW WARE and Cooking UUfc
sils, Planters’ HOE.*, wholesale and retail, by
JAMES G. THOMPSON & CO.,
apli—m&thC Beaufort S. C.
DISINFECTANT.
Small quantities of th j Per Manganate ol Potash
will be furnished, at the request of any Physician, by
the?HeaJth Officer. febiu