The New York Herald Newspaper, January 6, 1862, Page 1

a. =e, ‘WHOLE NO. 9248, THE RETURNED P&{SONERS- pn Tnterosting Incidents Connected with the Union Prisoners from Richmond. The First Glimpse of the Stars and Stripes. AFFECTING SCENES. NAMES OF THE DEAD AT RICHMOND, &e., &e., &o. OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE. Forrxese Mownon, Jan. 8, 1962. eoners—Thrilling Account and Incidents of Their Recep- Won at the Fort—The Transfer of Prisoners on Board the ‘Prisoners—The Tomts of New York an Earthly Paradiee Oompared with Their Jails at Richmond—The Defences and People of the Rebel Capital—The Number of Union Prisoners in That CityNames of Thote Who Died from the let of August until the 81st of December—List of Opi. cers of the Rebel Prisons at Richmond—Names of Prison- ort Who Turned Over to the Rebels, dc., de. ‘Two hundred and thirty-nine hearts were to-day glad- ened by being released from a loathsome prison and {harsh treatment. Two hundred and thirty-nine loyal and patriotic men, who fonght and bled for their coun- ‘*ry’s cause and who suffered for five weary months, again trod the deck of 8 vease) over which the Stars and ‘Stripes proudly waved. Major General Wool having received information from General Benj. Huger that the Union prisoners who were to be exchanged for the rebels, sent on hore in the Island ity from Fort Warren, would be down this afternoon at three o'clock, arrangements were made to receive them im a suitable manner, At eleven o’clock this morning the steamboat Geo. ‘Washington, in charge of Assistant Adjutant General Wa. D. Whipple and Capt. James Millward, Jr., Harbor Master, loft the stone wharf at Old Point for Shipping Point, which place was mutually agreed upon’as the spot where the prisoners would ’be transferred from the rebel Bont. As the Newport News boat is laid up, the George beeen was com to carry the baggage and pessengers to post. Z great number ‘ef persons swAhepet Aechan Sherine weap tinh he ge with the fag of truce, and when the same arrived at ‘Gamp Batter the throng wes tmmense, and it required all auenyes 4 Oats Wi and Wiliward to keep them off. The fine band of the Second artillery was taken along, and on starting and during the trip they en- liar saat Soca canlamaaa “ By petm! re of Major General Wool, the representa- tives of ‘the preas were alloWed to accompany the tag of truce, es also’ several officers of the post. On leaving Howjort News the white flag was displayed, and in this Monner we ran to within about one mile from Shipping om the James river, When ;the George Washing” fen cast her anchors it was’ about half-past twelve @’clock, and in that position we remained untilafter three Welock. The rebel boat wag in sight for more than an hour before it reached us. Finally we were enabled to descry the name of the rebel truce boat, which was the Northampton, and ae soon as the latter was within gunshot of us (he band struck up the sweet strain of “Home, Sweet ome,” but the first sight of the Stars and Stripes was too much for the released prisoners, ‘and they set up such ® shout as made the welkin ring. The cheers wore pean from our boat, and finally both boats were ‘made fast, and Captain Millward introduced Captain ‘Whipple to the officer in charge, who proved to be Captain ‘George C. Gibbs, commander of the prisoms at Richmond. Captain Whipple retarned the compliment by introduc. Sng Captain Millward, after which the roll was called by ‘Mr. Chas. L. Chapman, of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers, ‘who for some time was one of the prison secretaries. As soon as the now released prisoners stepped upon the @ock of our vessel they could scarcely refrain from giv- ‘Ing vent to their feclings in the most enthusiastic man” er—cheering, yelling and dancing were indulgea in, and the most patriotic sentiments were uttered by the over- foyed soldiers. Our officera treated Captain Gibbs with marked politeness, and he in return was very courteous to us. Captain Gibbs was accompanied by George Clackner, a ‘New Yorker, who was Deputy United States Marshal un- er Captain Rynders, and at this moment holds @ position Yn the rebel service. ‘The prisoners having all been transferred to the Wash. fagton, the rebel truce boat shoved off, and we headed to- wards Old Point. Our boat stopped at Newport Nows to ‘Yet off several officers, among them Col. Locser, of the ‘Weventh New York Volunteers. When wo landed at New- {port News the scene presented was very animating. The steamer Huntor Woodis, lying at the dock, was crowded ‘with soldiers, who cheered lustily and gave their returned ‘comrades as hearty a reception as they could. The shores wero also lined with soldiers, and the cheering ‘was returned from our boat with interest. a ‘When the prisoners arrived at tne fort it was after dark; but the steamboat Louisiana, Ceptain Pierson, waa detained to carry the released prisoners to b whence they will be transferred to thotr desti- mations. While proceeding from Shipping Point to Fortress Mon- ‘roe Mr. Gillette called the roll of the prisoners to ascer. ‘tain who were iu need of clothing. It is hardly necessary Cor mo to state that nearly every one claimed more orless articles to wear. “As soqn as the boat touched the wharf ato Quartermaster Captain Gricr Tallmadge sent the on beard, and Commissary Captain J. McL, Waylor supplied the prisoners with rations. Aseistany Adjutant General Whipple was despatched by Gen. Wool 20 superintond the distribution of the clothing and also barry despatehes to the departments at Washington. Cap- ain Whipple, therefore, accompanies the prisoners to ‘Washington to attend to their welfare, &c. He will re. ‘ura to his duties on or about Monday next. If over a needy looking set of men appeared anywhere, mene looked worse than the poor fellows who passed Ahrough a five months’ confinement in a filthy, ill-ven. @ilated.and miserable prison, which was mentioned by ‘Mrs. Ricketts as equal to the Jersey prison ship. The Stories there poor men relate are most heartrending. ‘read and bect constituted the bill of fare daily, withous ny variation, The space allotted to each prisoner was argo enough for a man to stretch himself in, and the fumba of Now York is styled as a paradise compared ith ‘the Richmond prisons. The guard set upon the fateh avound tho tobacco warehouses are designated as & Drutal, ignorant and bloodthiraty set, and either @ real Wifancied ioeult is punished by thom with deatb. When # S.unfortanate prisoner only dares to put his head out of #1, Swindow, and one of the guard (who, as goneral thi Wg, Aro nsue!ly two-thirds drunk) detects bim in the act, ¥e is fired wpon, and if he should uot happen to be hitit not owing to the good intontion of the bradiah gentin %. One poor fellow named Gleason was shot dead while in tithe Act of Jookitig out of the window from tity fourth at ‘wy of the prison, ‘These » b ronal also inform me that thore area vast number of Yalon people at Lichmond, who have, whan constatent, tributed many litle comforts, Could thene peoplo) oly speak thelr mind openly they would | emphatically \o4 decidedly declare for tho Union Although th @ elty of Richmond is strongly fortiged ill no guns are ounted on the intrenchments. The ord- ance is lying at ¥he Trodegar [ron Works, which seome to be the ma'eslay of tho revels, Could this pe muppresved Whe backbone of eocossion would be oken thie place @upplics all the shelj and ammunj- ion used bv (he rebels. The Atlantic Foundry, at Nor- folk, is only a Miniature Compared with this establish. Ment. The Oxloance Department works two sots of anda, who aro co,"*tavtly employed, and the demand for Prnmunition on this department is immense. Fires in are of very \"eqtient occurrence, and invaria. the moat of them <?@ by incendiaries. On New ‘Year's night four fires took pr'°®. One of these consumed * E NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK, MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1862. the Richmond theatre, with all the properties, sceneries, be. Mr. James Gillette, of the Seventy-first regiment New ‘York State Militia, who ‘was one of the prison seoretarics, and whose statement Bod below, ,ndly furnished me AN the rebel the annexed table of prisoners ‘ forces and brought to Richmond, to tas general hospital 2 Soweto prin inc pesgcieg ral not it to The following ta a'ilat of deo Union. prisone! Richmond, whe dled betweon the Bist day of ‘August and the Sst day of December ult giving. ¢ giving the names, to which rogiment attached, = ‘wm. M. Smith, private Seventy-first New York. 1—Albt. Pounottp tyate First Rhode Isiand, 1—A, J. White, private First, Bhele Telaps. 6—W. F. Oxford, private Second New Ham} 6—E. N. Kables, private Second Vermont. oe. Smith, ‘rivate Second Rhode Island. 6—John Williama, private Thirteenth Now York, 6—John Pei private Fourteenth New York. private Eleventh New York. J. pinot private Thirteenth New York, ‘7—Horace Hunter, three months. @—Henry Smith, Heventh Now York. 10—A. E. Farmer, sh Massachusetts. 10—J. G. Garrison, First Minnesota. 11—Chas, McEvoy, Seventy-ninth N. ¥. 12—H. Jacques, p rivate Rhode Island. 12—J. N. Cobb; private Second Rhode Island. 14—J. F. Sallee, private First Minnesota, 156—Chas. R. Prescott, private Fourteenth New York. | 16—Jno. B. Miller, private Fleventh New York. 20—J. A. Campbell, private Fourteenth New York. Jo aphen hi Hussolly private Third Saino 21—Chas. H. Chase, brivate fecond Rhode Island, Pas joc private Second Vermont. 22—J, R. Johnson, private, Twenty-seventh N. ¥. 20S, vate Eleventh Mareachusetts 20—Ponj. J. Bate, Engineer Sixty-ninth New York, 29—Franels Lowery, private Fourteenth N. ¥. Sept. 1—C 1—Charles Demund, private Twelfth New York. john Hamilton, private Second Connecticut. » He 5 1A. B. Bailey, private Second NewsHampshire, 18—A. M. Hunt, ‘private Twenty-seventh New York. 15—Charles Mcionald , Quartermaster 19th N. Y. 16—J. A. Zettie, Fifteenth Pennsylvania. 21—N. C. Buck, Corporal ‘Seventy ninth New York. Pa Trivate Eighth U. fatry- rb toe fl ig 26—Isaac Rodman, private Second Rhode Island. 5-5 H. Evans, oe ‘Third United States infantry iowa vate Fourth t oae 14—Calvi 16—S. H. MoGit 1. a Jerrold, moltisen Boone Boone poe 7 Va. We private Secdnd Maine. 23—F. Slack, eee teegek Wiese 23—E. L, Reed, piv bet 2 Troxall sr Giese, private venth N6w jacob Diets: private Fourteenth New ‘New York. Nov. 6—J. ©. =P Lan aaara 12—Chas. w. Pipette» private, eT Nes New ork. bet Waicuf, citizen Virginia. 1eGacegemeeece Farland, citizen Virginia. 16—Joel citizen Hardy coupty, Virginia, Hoey. Gark private First Mi Minnesota 18—U. Bott, ‘First Californ! 20—Jer. Ninetacn ‘New York. ‘26—Chas. Lamb, 1th Massachusetts. 27—Isracl Newcomb, citizen Fairfax county. 27—Chandler F: Perry, private Fourth 28—G. W. Cabbage, citizen Virginia. 22—Martin Mace, citizen Hardy county, Virginia. et Private First Minnesota. Hall, regen Vieginia, Dec, 4—Win. J. Deveron, Private Second Maine. ivate Second New Hampshire. private Seveuth Ohio, ie First aa ‘Coombs, citizen Virginia, SJoha W, Bishop, private, 27h New York, &—John Albrecht, sailor, Massachusetts, O—Neville Caughman, eilimn, Hardy county, Va. 10—John Brown, Boone count 11—Joba Canghinan, eo inch Virg 12—Lacius Phi; vate Fifteenth W: 14—Charies U tits te carne Wisconsta. 15—R. A. Ellis, private Fi ith Massachusetts, 17—Ww. G. Bishop, private Eleventh New York. *18—R. McMenarnin, private First California. ¥1—Isaac Marston, private Forty-ninth Now York. 23--I. L. Nichuals, Private First California. 23—Naihaniei Milstra, citizen P. W. county, Va, 23—James Semon, private Twenty-fourth Ohio, 26—Irwin Jerrold, citizen Boone county, Va. }. Yatos, private First Cavalry, Va. 25—Hugh MeQuaide, Captain Thirty-ninth N.Y. + 29—Jacob Koontz, citizen Greonbrier county , Va. 31—Jackeon Gerrald , Boone county, Va. Captain MoQnaid, whore death is noted in the above list, says the Richmond Heaminer of the 8d inst., was a First Lieutouant in the regular army, im which he had served for ten or more years as a non-commissioned offl- cer. He was badly woundog at the battle of Manassas, had had one of his legs amputated twice, and been con- sidered at the point of death some dozen or more times. Up to within a few eonenae his death, however, his re- covery was regarded as agsured. It 1 appears by the sequel that his constitution was not equal tothe inronds that bag ges my a Richi a for thi of th pri at on @ occupancy of the Unionists consisted of the various tobacco J iaeboeses, When the firat prisoners were brought in, chaos reigning supremo, distrust of the unfortunate Yankee prisoners ‘was manifested by the overbearing rebels, and the le most brutish officers and men were detailed to’ guard the in- mutes of the prisons. Latterly , however, the most of = work was performed by the prisoners. ‘The Per penne Bed Ha list of tio officers of the Confederate Staten Va., when the above named prisoners left:— pay rere C. Gibbs, Commandant. ve (paroled), Assistant Surgeon, WB Flotcher (paroled), Assistant Surgeon, ‘Wm. W. Gage Jed), Seventy-ninth N. ¥.8.M., i of those who deserted their fing, obligations, and lost all sense ot honor, by going over to {he rebels, ‘thus playing Benedict Arnold on a email scale. to the world, as a dis- joase todeamnpenabete actions:— ‘Wm. Clark, private, Co. K, Third N. J. V. ‘Wm. Roach, private, Co, B, Second artillory, U. & Michit Kelly private, Oo.D, Second artery, U8. A. fee adic site vereageerin . Van Firs len’ io, Co. H, twenty -nth W. Sherry, privat reuty -Bi b v. L. Briggs, private, Co. B, itwont otxin st N.Y. ¥. dA. in, Second U. 8. cavalry. TB Remington, ‘This ih N. ¥. V. Frnest Hale, Conimodorb’s Clark, U. 8, steamer Pawnee, with the si ren is i the individual who decamped , while Commodore Dupont’s fleet ; Forty: Robert McFarlans, Corporal, Co. D, Firat U. 8. arilieey 4 A. F. Saulabury, ivate, Co. C, Fourth Me, M. F. Sidiinger, Corporal, Co. H, Fourth Me. rivate, Co, D, Firat Ui 8. artillery. J, Tompkins, Lieut., Co. A, eovadl cavalry, U. 8. A. THE EXPERIENCE OF A PRISONER OF WAR AT RICHMOND, THR RETURN ‘“HOME’’—INCIDENTS OF THR TRIP ON BOARD THE NORTHAMPTON—WHAT THE PRISONERS BA. , SAW IN THE WATER—“VIVE L’amenica’’ LUEING REBEL BARS—THE PRISON “NOTAB ON BOARD—THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF TRE AND STRIPES—GREAT ENTHUSIASM—WHAT THE PRISCNERS MAD TO DO IN RICHMOND, BTC, Promptly at six A, M, ou Friday 239 prisoners of war, selected from those longest im captivity, to be exchanged, for a similar numbor of the enemy reledeed bythe go- | verament, wore marshalled in frent of the prisonson Main street by meting clerks of the prisons, Charles L. Chip: man, Seventh Ohio Volunteers, and Jamve Gillette, Soventy-firet N.Y. 8. M, Mefore daybreak the lino was formed, and marched | down Majn street to the wharf at Rockets. Each nits, | ‘a6 Nis name was called, stepped on board the steamer | Narthempton, selected to transport him, under flag of truce, 41 & point where a Union steamer would receive him back to liberty‘and a home. Captain George ©. Gibbs, commmnding prisons, had Shargo of tho battalion. After aahort dslay, oocasioned by the mecoasity of re. ceiving commisaaiy stores, we started down tho river, Didding adieu to es borheod where we passed #0 many miserable A SY | or whether they wore buried or not. In proportion as we were carried further from the ‘scene of our privations did the spirits of the released prisoners increase in vivacity. Those who were sick seemed to have imbibed a new vigor ‘happiness beamed on every brow, and the prospect of liberty and restoration to home blessings filled each heart with ajoyful gladness that expressed itself in congratulation and song. In the wasted forms and sharpened visages of the men, who for five weary months had not tasted the sweets of liberty, ‘one would scarcely recognise the enthusiastic soldiers of the Union who, with hearts full of military ardor, pressed on to Manassas previous to the eventful 2ist of July. At thirteen minutes past ten we passed City Point, forty-five miles below Richmond. Breakfast was served, after which we disposed ourselves as best we could to enjoy the scenery and wait Jongingly for the ‘time of our deliverance.’” Occasional batteries, completed and in process of com- pletion, were scen along the river shore. At five minute? past one we passed a point on which was a well manned battery, of semicircular form, with embrasures for ten guns. Five large guns were in sight. The crowd on shore were favored with the soul-stirring strains of “ Vive America,”’ as-sung by prigoners of war. At two o'clock P. M. we passed the well known steam- ships Jamestown and Yorktown, at anchor off Mulberry Island. One of them was armed with twoguns and @ formidable iron prow or nose, ~ Dr. King, of Rhode Island, came down with us, having im charge bis wounded son, made prisoner at Manassas: Among the prison notables were James A. Banks, Fifth Maine, Presideat of tho ‘Richmond Prisoners’ Olio;” H. B. Stall, New York Eighteenth, Chief Justice ‘ Pri- soners’ Court;”” Frederick J. Biarnes, Brooklyn Four- teenth; Dr. Ira Tripp, Pennsylvania; Sergeant John H, Jonks, scout of Colonel Kerrigan’s Rangers, and the ter- ror of all deserters who were so unfortunate as to make’ his acquaintance; William W. Gage, Now York Seventy- ninth, Commissary Clerk; William 8, Noyos, Fifth Maine, Hospital Steward; ‘William Andrew Tucker, New York Second; James W. Cummisky, New Yorx Fire Zouaves, and others, At half-past two o’clock P.M. dinner was announced; but ere one half had partaken of its bounties the glorious ‘Stars and Stripes were deacried floating from a steamer far ahead, and with loud cheers, such as United States volunteers alone can give, the gs prisoners of war prepared to cast off tho thraldom that for so ‘a period had made them idle but interested spectators of evente, Five weary month of deprivation and suffering seemed to be amply rewarded. We are indebted to Captain Gibbs, one of the officers at fc! , for many privileges which haye been denied “*i¢la but Just to say that the outrages that have boon rn ou t have srates cin eeratee tas teas oh wi we bave subject 9 Tt main! from stupidity or vindictivéncas of the seni ‘When redress ity be pecreen hen neanatcat ebape-olictrs sf the senerally, espec! tur! ptain “eaten si aid formed by the prisoners themselves. with the tion of the officer commanding and lieutenants om duty, in all eight individuals, all the offices are filled by and opiascka. and alten commana, bow an Y an pet ve nurees and stewards, clerks in tho ‘and me- ics for. the construction or mending of Tany articles = for use. This is rendered from the fact otherwise it would not be done at itis motives of seif-preservation and routual bene- ‘= the pecs consent to do work which rightfully nuce of their keepers. There is no one wee can rial to bbet sensible of the many advantages which may rightfally accrue trom this arrangement. Thave to acknowledge the receipt of many articles of clothing, donated by a few friends in Richmond; also the.| receipt of two | ‘boxes of goods from the Calvary Bap- tist church, New York city, consigned tome for distriba- tion among the moat destitute prisoners of war. The goods arrived too late for distribution before our departure. It iwusolesa, nt this hand to indulge in unpleasant reminiscences’ who have had it in their power to relieve tick of this distress. Thave only to say that there are vet in the prisons of tho South two thougand six hundred and thirty soldiers of the army of the Union, patiently awaiting the timo of their deliver- ance, for which they pray most heartily. THE UNION PRISONERS AT BALTIMORE. OUR BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE. Bartimoas, Jan. 4, 1862. Their Receplion in that City—Additional Particulars of Their Confinement in Richmond—The Dark and Bright Side of the Picture—Horrors on the One Hand and Ten- derness on the Other—Feelings of the Men Under These Cireumstances—The Herald’s Account of the Defences of Richmond Correct—Absurd Rumors Concerning the War at the South—General McClellan Supposed to be Dead at Richmond, de. Two hundred and thirty-nine Union prisoners who have ‘been confined at Richmond arrived here this mprning by the steamer from Fortress Monroe. They were reccived, ‘on landing, by the officers of the Union Relief Associa- tion of this city, and escorted to the spacious rooms pro- vided by that society, These rooms occupy the whole space of a large four story building on South Eutaw street, near the depot of the Washington Railroad. On entering these hospitable apartments the weary and prison worn captives found warm fires blazing, anda welcome prepared for them which will cause them to re- member the warm-hearted people of Baltimore to their dying day. Long tables were spread, covered with clean white cloths, on which were an abundance of the most excollent viands that the markets afford, all served up hot, in hotel stylé. From the time of their arrival till fifteen minutes to four o'clock im the afternoon, when they departed for Wash- ington to report themselves at headquartors, they wore the recipients of many acts of kindness and atten- tion. During that time I conversed with a large number of them, all of whom I found highly ‘There ‘was a disposition on the part of some to exagrerate the sufferi they had undergone and the indignities that had been visited upon them. But by far the largor num- ‘Der agreed in the main facts stated below, which are cer- tainly bad enough. Tho prisoners, according to these accounts, were crowded together in tobacco warehouses, with nothing to sloop on but the floor,and with but scanty covering. They had po conveniences for washing or for porsonal cleanliness. Their food was scanty and of the worst pos- sible description, except the bread, which was fresh and sweet. From the time of their capture, July 21, until December 15, they were liable to be shot if seen at the windows. At the latter date, according to the Richmond Baguirer and the Richmond Dispatch, in both of which papers the statement appears, an order was issued by the military authorities forbidding this shooting in future. One case was related to me of exceeding barbarity. It was that of a young man whore self-denying kindness and at- tention to his comrades had won for him the respect and attachment of all, He wan sitting at an open win- dow smoking a pipe, but not le aning out of the window. Without the least provocation, some ruffian in the street fired at him, The ball passed through his head, killin him instantiy. Dr. Higginbotham , ‘mentioned, happen to be in the room at the time, and witnessed the shock- ing scene, ‘There was @ Swins sergeant in charge of the prisoners, whose brutality is attested by them all. It ‘was his duty to assemble them and call the roll every morning. If any were the least tardy in getting up, he would atrikg them over the head with the butt of his musket. His language uniformly was of the most vul- ar and outrageous character. “Got up, you God Saroned s-—e of b——s," waa his nsual style. When any of the prisoners died thoir bodior were carried out to the doad house; but uo one knew what became of them, Some of the mon state that when coffins were provided the bodies wore thrust into them without tenderness or decency, and if ‘8 leg or an arm happened be shattered or broken it was rudely doubied up or crushed in, Such is the dark side of the pleture, But (here is, for the honor of humanity, a brighter side also, ‘The prisoners all concur in the statement that they were occasionally visited by ladies, who nevor.failod to leave behind some token of their ‘angel visits.” They brought them cakor, jellies and other delicacies; and often when the atern sentinels would refuse admia- sion they would seize the presented bayonet with their little handa, turn it aside, and, thus eluding the guard, make their’ visit. Other ‘ladies, in Hy lta caret , threw bouquets of flowers in at ly, with two beautiful daughters, is particularly mates as having been kind to the prisoners. Some of the prisoners, bY iw rl were allowed togotoa epring for water. jaard remaining at some distance, women would phd. lly meet them at the opeies. Ove ot these ee told them that eho had a Union flag con- goa ed ta her i And tbat it the Union trope caine to ld display i from her All a i prisoners speak in gratitude of ‘he, kind attentioh of Dr, well known physician of Richmond. He pa Seg my: to them La) firet x. Jat, #0 indeed, that Tarlo ted, and mmc ‘was plated under arrest by Waititery eat authorities, He waa oub- r housetop, i termd of the sie PRICE TWO CENTS. pe veei! Anarene toeretie A the the civil authorities, and resumed bis kind ‘On Thashagiving dap soos kt kind oan conan roast turkeys to the prisoners. the Commissary General, frequently sent in presents cakes, &c. The men applied to him frequently for little favors, which were oftener ited than refused. The men seem remarkably grateful for any little kindness < this sort. They speak, for instance, in aie terms of Surgeon J. Tripp, of Scranton, Pa. Fighth insylvania iment, who, they say, supplied them with many com- forts trom hie ‘Own purse. Some of the ber nbig- wae Ava f t letters from friends at homo stating that nrg enclosed, but the latter bad been abstract Others who had gold sent to them say they aever ott but got instead the worthless Southern shinplasters. During the whole time of their imprisonment the fidelity of the men to their country never wavered. Not one Se would doe, genes te. Ye. ay! Oy 4 foverument saw proper to do so. ‘They would cheerfully ve remained there and died br ronal have our government release them by acknowledging the rebels as belligerents. So Bay, sie. And it may be that a knowled of that fact Tas, made the in exchanging them them “than it otberw iss ‘ment more tardy-in would have been. thateven now do pot hatever requi y them. ‘Their desire to re-enter the army, however, and to fight, is univereal. They say they are in for the war, and are burning #0 their 5 nee ie ix o'dack esterday. mora at eight o’clock, and came Monroe last night. Thoir fiend, Captain Waraer, Of Richmond, the Commiseary, on board the boat, ‘and. provided them with an exosllent re repast at parting. In taking leave of them he said, ‘* Goodbye, Doys;, Twish yous safe voy. ago, and T hopé you will soon be. in yra’s bosom.’” se threo cheers; tor ne had been very ¥ Regt = et that brent sick were not were nm phe tals. They Mace provsaea ‘wi god bade te sloop tes plenty of clothoama sbundance of good food, The teat!- mony on this point 1s conclusive. There aro eleven hundred prisoners stil! at Richmond. Among the visiters who came to see them in jail, some men would talk with them. The belief prevailed mong a these that the warwasone solely for the abolition slavery, Teacenurel by-one of the non-commissioned officers and that they would give to the War ment ‘such information as would enablo Richmond to betaken. Tho of the de- Smosh Richmond that have appeared in the Hunatp aro correct The people at Richmond are in igno- bopesner _ =r — at the ‘a, “wheuever's ttle is fougl AB paeienenagean for the South. Th at Richmond on Thursiay that General ‘was dead, and that the army bed disbanded. story was that Fremont had the reins of assumed the style of a dictator and hagas ont Cohgress a Ia Cromwell. fire at Richmond on Sa night tag a ‘pepe ives were lost at ¢ ENTS OF MR. SEW Correspondence. one. It is beliewed that many } burning of the theatre. MOVE Arrival of thé Hon. Wm. HoSeéara in His Birthplace to Attend the Dying Bedside of @ Village Preceptor—Death of Professor John W. Rownd, of the Seward Institule— Affecting Departure of Gov. Seward for Wash- ington, de. > ‘Hon. Wm. H. Seward and daughter arrived in this plea- sant little village yesterday noon, direct from Washing- ton, in obedience to a summons to attend the deathhed ‘of a dévoted friend. That friend was Professor John W. Round, principal of the Seward Institute in this place— ay academy of learning established and endowed by the Jate Judge Seward, father of the present Secretary of Stato of the United States. Professor Round , a few days since, was attacked witha complaint termed neuralgia of the heart. At first there were no alarming symptoms, but a@ time elapsed the patient was attacked with delirium, and in his frenzied moments, as well ag in lucid intervais, he implored the attendance of his benefactor and friend, Governor Sew- ard. Immersed, although the lattor was, in national affairs of the highest moment, he could not resist the im_ pulee of korn eg the wish of one he estoem- ed so highly. 801 (herefor®sfor the time, the business of the department into the hans of his gon, the Assistant Secretary of State, Mr, Seward repaired with all haste to the bodsido of the sic’c aud dying, the humble village preceptor. In this labor of goodness ho was ac- companied, as above state®@ by his aminblo daughter. On their arrival yesterday they immediately repaired to the residenco of Profeseor Round, and found, «las, that they were too late to be recognised by him; for roason had finally deserted her throne, and he was quict- ly passing through the portals and into tho vale of the shadow of death. The statesman, on whose shoulders rest such vast responsibilitics in this terrible epoch in car country’s history, and upon whose ucts the eyes of the world are now turned, dropped a sileut tear by the side of the dying village academician, and uttered quiet bat-impresive words of rness and condolence to the weoping family, who rurrounde. the bedside. Professor Rourd expired at eix o'clock this (Sunday) morning. Bis funeral will take placo on Tuesday next, the exorcises being held in the Rey. Mr. Pearson’s Presbyterian church, The deceased was about forty two years of age, and eaves a wife and two children. Ho was a native of Jeifr- son county, in this State. About ten years ago he visited ‘Washington, and solicited employment from Governor Seward. Ascortaining his qualifications, the Governor proposed to him to take the preceplorehip of the Seward Institute, He accopted the position, and in the discharge of his duties he has given unbounded satiefaction. His docoase has left a void in the institution which it will be diMecult to Ml. In all the varied relations of life, Profes. sor Round won the willingly accorded esteem of a very extended circlo of acquaintances and friends, Mr. Seward and daughter, accompaniod by his friond and relative, George M. Greer, Esq., and daughter, and one or two friends, loft Florida this morning for Goshen, where they will take a special train provided for them by Mr, Minot, Superintendent of the Erie Railroad Company, and pursac their way om reds foe ‘New York ‘and ‘Washington. ‘It may not be gencray known that this little village of Florida was the birthplace of tho Secretary of State, and that ia the adjoining town of Goshen he first studied law, and entered upon a practice and political career which have culminated in his present eminent and'proud position before the world. The house im which he was born,a good, substantial structuro, is still standing in excellent condition. The late residence Of his father, although a more handsome and costly edi- fice, but not, perhaps, a more comfortable one than the old homestead, has been given up to the purposes of tho femaie branch of the Seward Institute. Judge Seward, previous to his death, procured an act of incorporation for the Sewnrd Institute, to be located in the village of Florida. He endowed it with $20,000, the interest of which is used in defraying the expenses of teachers, &c, Ho held the power to appoint a successor as trustee, which successor is his son, the Secretary of State, who has also the power to appoint another to suc- cood him in the trusteeship. ‘The Institute absorbs all the common schools in the vicinity. Noarly al! branches of studies arc taught, and in it youths have been pre. pared for college who have proved worthy of tho ex emplary and learned instructors who have boen at the | head of it. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Fortress Monror, Jan. 4, 1362. A scouting party, about seven or eight hundred “trong, Consisting of six coinpanies of the Coasi Guard rix companies of the Twentieth New York regiment an three companies of Harlan’s cavalry, left Camp ton yeatorday morning under command of Acting Brig. dier General Weber, accompanied by Majors Vogesack and Carling, of Gen. Wool's staff, About two miles beyond Little Bethel the infantry halted, and the cavairy proceeded towards Big Bethel, and six iniles this side of that place met the mounted pickets, which were drivon ia, The cavairy gayo chase, bat were unable to overtake them, On arriving at Big Bethel the piace appeared to have beeh doserted, and careful examination showed that to be the case. It had apparently been occupied by three or four thousand men, including two or three hundred cavalry. Breastworks were found nearly half a mile in oxteny and piorced for twelve guns. After a short atay the scouting party returned. No guard was left there, as was stated yosterday. ‘The steamer S. R. Spaulding is loading for Hatteras Inlet, ‘The Burneide expedition is mow daily expected. NEWS FROM WASHINGTO Wasurnato, Jan. 5, 1862. HBALTH OF GENERAL M’CLELLAN. ‘The health of Genera! McClellan is still rapidly im- proving. He will be able to resume bis usual attention to all the duties of his position to-morrow or next day. OUR DIFFICULTIES WITH ENGLAND. Whatever may be said to the contrary, we have the highest assurances that our government apprehends no farther difficulty growing out of the San Jacinto affair. ‘The future, as regards Great Britain, is looked forward to with more of satisfaction than apprehension. It is authoritatively reasoned that the act of Captain Wilkes has been productive of one result that must prove beneficial to tho interests of the United States, and that je, that it has culminated the secession feeling of sympathy in Great Britain and throughout Europe, just ‘ag the attack on Fort Sumter did in this country—it has made divided parties, and now the government: is able to distinguish ite friends from its foes, and act aceordingly. Tho United States government will, from this act of Capt. ‘Wilkes and the wise decision of Secretary Seward con” cerning it, be enabled to raise a party in Europe in its favor, as resolute and influential as any the seccssionists have succeeded in bringing to bear oh the opposite site. é AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. Arumor was in circulation to-day that s battle had occurred on the Upper Potomac between General Kelly’s forces, now commanded by General Lander, and the | rebels opposite, in. the vicinity of Williamsport. Tele- graphic information received at headquarters con- tradicte this rumor, but states that the rebels appeared yesterday seven thousand strong opposite Hancock, Maryland, soemingy with the intention of crossing ypon the ice; but the river was covered with only a thin ecale of fc, insufficient to bear a man’s weight, and tho at- tempt was, for the present at least, abandoned. The in- tense cold prevailing last night and to-day may by to- morrow bridge the river with ice in many places, but it ‘will perhaps be more to our advantage than that of the rebels. ‘The latent intelligence received at headquarters to-night from General Lander states that the rebels are menacing his position with a force about three times as largo as his own. During to-day they have fired several shots into the town of Hancock, but no material damage has been done. As yet neither party has attempted to cross the river. The ice is thick enough te make fording dangerous, ‘and not yet thick enough to form @ bridge. By to-mor. Tow the force under General Lander will be suficient for, any emergency.» No apbtebensions are now entertained of an invasio® of Maryland to.any extent, Fouaging parties .in. force may take advantage of the-tee to levy coutribut tions wpon tho farmers of Matyland, but the'Gely generk! movement that will probably oceur will B® Southward instead of Northward. i NEWS FROM KENTUCKY—A BATTLE IMPENDING. Gentiemen just arrived from the seat of war in Ken- tucky, represent that an early conflict between the oppos- ing forces in the Green river county is unavoidablo- ‘They are close to each other amd neither forca can wel, be restrained from hostilities. Bowling Green is said to be quite as strongly defended by fortificaticns and mount- ed guns as Manageas, Until recently General. Johnson, the rebel commander, had at that point thirty thousand men; but it is belioved that within the last few days he has been very largely reinforced, An early engagement either at Cave City or Munfordsvilie is regarded 2g inevitable, These places e@re about seven miles apart. ‘There ie @ small federal force at Munfordsville, and four or five rebel regiments are at Cave City. ‘These gentlemen stato that the engagement that cccurred a little while ago at the Gieon river bridge, in which a rebel attack, led by Colo- nel Terry, of Texas, was repulsed by four companies of Indisnians, has never been accurately represented. The attack was made by four regiments of rebels, but chiefly by the ‘Texans under Colonel Terry, who bad, a litile while before, boasted that-he- could: himself whip alithe Dutchmen In Lincolf'¢ army. The four companies he happenegto meot wore composed chiefly of Germans, who undeceived him by their galiant conduct in the action, during which each company was sovcral times coimpeiled {0 form in squares to resist the assault upon them, The rebels left seventy-three dead upon the field. DESERTERS FROM THE REBEL ARMY—INTERESTING WFEMS YROM DIXIE, Threo deserters from the Second Tennessee regiment, at Evansport, wore sent here by Genera) Hooker and im prisoned by the Provost Marshal last night, they having crossed the river in a skiif to Sickles’ Brigade on Friday night. Their names are James A. Johnson, of Pittsbarg» Pa.; Alexander Wait, of Wilmington, Del.,and Richard McMullen, of Cincinnati, Ohio, They state that they were steambosting on the Mississippi river when the rebellion broke out, aud made several at- tempts to get away. Finding it — impossible to get North, they concluded * to enlist in the Confederate army and desert when they could, Last Friday they plied the soldiers around them with whiskey, a keg of which they had cbtained. Johnson messed with the Sergeant who was to detail the guard that night, and got him drank, so that he requested Jobn- aon to attend to that duty for him. He posted a much smaller guard than usual, leaving but one in the neigh. borhood of the boat which they had secured to escapo in. About midnight McMullen rushed upon the sentinel and struck him across the nose with a revolver, breaking the guard upon the pistol and kuocking the sentinel senseless. The three deserters sprang into the boat and woro beyond reach when the alarm wa given. ‘They state that the revels are placing in position at Shipping Point and near it eleven rifled cannon which were imported from Fngland. They had seen four of the cannon, thirty-two poundors, and eeven others were on theway. The rebels there are armed mostly with smooth bore guns. Thehayeenough to eat, but salt cannot b® got. Itcommands Mifty doliars anack. Half rations of coffee aro served. Their céffoe is made of toxsted sweet potatoes, mixed with a little toasted cofiee. They are provided with good biavkets. Cannon are made con, tantly at Richmond, The rebels aro badly disciplined, and are not required to wear any uniform. They are al- lowed fifty dollars a year for clothing, and dress as they please. The deserters had thirty dollars in Confederate money, which will purchase anything there except golt and silver. They state that they might have brought away nearly @ thousand dollars of Confederate paper money, but considered it valueless. One of them has had a roulette and faro game in the regiment for some time, Nothing had been learued by them respecting affuirs at Manassas. SUFFERINGS OF THE REBRLS. vorhood of Fairfax Court House report that the farmers have not killed their hogs on account of the impossibility of procuring salt te cure the meat. A number of them, | who represent themselves to be Union men, have peti- | tioned General McDowell to allow them to obtain a sup- | ply here. The rebel soldiers im that neighborhood are | said to be #0 poorly provided with clothing ft for the | present inclement weather that they are forced to appropriate to themselves the clothing of tho negroes, Their horses are also suffering and dying in numbers for want of long fodder, They have eaten all that is to be had in the immediate neighborhood, and have not means of transportation to bring a sufficient quantity from a distance. THE FEMALE REBELS. Tt has been ascertained that Mre. Rose 0. N. Greenhow, the irrepressible female rebel, who has been for omne | time past a prisoner of state in her own dwelling house in this city, has abused the privileges from time to timo to convey iuformation to the rebels. Consequently she wilt be removed to Fort Lafayette, where her mischiev- ous propensities will have less opportunity for exerciae, Rocent discoveries have pointed to other females: | ocoupying prominent social positions, and hitherto | yneuspected, as the moans through which important information is conveyed to the rebels. One of these cases, which was alluded to in this correspondence | last night, is the leak referred to some time ago by General McClellan as necessery to be etopped before any — secrosy in regatd to the pian of m campaign could be made effective. The discovery of the exact source of this treasonable correspondence removes a vory serious ob- struction to immediate offensive o;erations, and dispels ‘also @ suspicion that was only the more painfa , because, while it was unavoidably directed to some one neces. farily possessed of the most important information in re. gard to military movements, it could not before be fastened upon any particular individual. THE TEXAS EXPEDWION—POSITION OF GEN. LANE. ‘The report in @ recently published letter from St. Louis with reference toa Texas expedition being fitted out at Fort Leavenworth, to be under the charge of Major Gene- ral Hunter, with Generals Lane and Donner as subordi- nates, is correct in essential particulars, General Lane is at prosent engaged in the discharge of his duties as a Senator from Kansas. Ho will leave this Position only to take exclusive command over a column organized with @ view to demonstrate to the country the correctness of those principles through which alone he believes the war can be brought to a successful close, and the rebellion terminated and permanently overthrown, In this position General Lane is, it is understeod, cordial- ly endorsed by the administration. ‘as a reward to Captain city will be “ ‘out, as Wilkes for establishing-a principle of national law which has for so long a period been @ source of-irritation between the nations of the Old and New World. Temp ATION OF FLAGS TO PENNEYLYANIA BROI- ‘MENTS. ‘Yesterday, a number of flags, donated by the Cincin- nati Society, of Pennsylvania, were presented by Colonel Puleston, on behalf-of the State of Pennsylvania, to the Pennsylvania regiments in and around Alexandria, name- ly:—One hundred and fifth, Sixty-first, Sixty-third, Ninety-ninth and Eighty-oighth. They were received on behalf of the respective regiments by General sibinih man, Judge Kelly, and others. THE CASE OF COLONEL KERRIGAN. Cireumstauces in the case of Colonel Kerrigan have transpired witbin a few days which fix upon him, without doubt, the fact of his having furnished information tothe enemy, as previously alleged. . GENERAL PATTERSON AND THE CONGRESSIONAL COM- ‘MITTEE OF INQUIRX. Major General Patterson, of Yennsylvania, is among the distinguished attendants upan the Congressional Coa mittee of Inquiry into the-conduct of. the war, Iie well, known that impressions to General Patterson’s disad- vantage were created after the disaster at. Ball run, but it may net be so generally known that on the Ist of November he asked fer, |. Court of Inquiry into bis management of military. affairs upon the Upper Potomac. The War Department, ey of November, declined to order the courts, anid of incompatibility with she publie. resolution in the Senate, which was adopted, calling for, the correspondence between General Patterson and Genera) Scott. The Secretary of War declined to com~ manicate to the Senate this correspondence, assigning am ® reason that it was incompatible with public interest. ‘Whatever may be the state of facts that would be 1@- vea‘ed by the correspondence referred to, it is but just to sequent developements of facts would not only exonerate ‘him from blame, but show that bis management of General Patterson acquired a bigh reputation as a com- mander in the Mexican war, and is entitled to the promptest opportunity consistent with pablicconvenienés for his vindication against imputatione which be seema to be most anxious to meet, The denial of the opportu- nity on public grounds should not, and, with a. generous people, will mot operate to-his prejudice. = - MILITARY EXECUTION, ‘There is to bo a military execution here to-morrow. a soldier of the vegular infantry bas been sentenced to be bung for the murder of the sergeant of bis company some months ago. The bour aud place of execution have not yet been announced, but if will take place in the pre, seveo of all the regulars now in the city. NEW YORE VOLUNTEER RELIKY ASSOCIATION. The New Yorkers resident in Washington. have or_ ganized a relief association for the benefit of the New York, Volunteers. The following officers of the association have deen chogen:—Senator Ira Harrie, President; J. N. Gran, gor, Vice President; J. 8. Pooler and G. E, Baker, Secre- taries, and Ira Goodenow, Treasurer. * THE NEW IRON CLAD STRAM BATTERIES. ‘The Navy Department has forwarded to the severa; ‘Navy Yards copies of the specifications for the bull, im- plating and steam machinery for the iron clad steam batteries about to be built. Upon application to the commandant of the yards, parties who can prepare @ portion of tho whole can see the specifications, and will be able to make an offer to the Sceretary of the Navy, stating the least time and money for which they can execute the work. A PLEASURE PARTY. A party, consisting of Vice President Hamlin, repre- sentatives Duell, of New York; Trowbridge, of Michigan; Scouting parties that have recently scoured the neigh: | accorded her by her guards, and is constantly attempting — ‘Walton, Pike and Rice, of Maine ; Colonels Robinson, Beale and Fillabrown, of the army, and others, on Friday pro- |} ceeded over the Baltimore and Qhio Ratlroad to Harper's Ferry. At Frederick they were joined by Major Genera: Banka and Staff, together with a large party of ladies, im cludifig Mrs, General Batfks. The party proceeded with out ecoident to Harper's Ferry, and, after spending seme timo in that locality, returned to Frederiek tm the eves: ing, whero they were entertained ina handsome manne by General Banke. Speeches were made at several points by Vico Preat dent Hamlin and others, and the party were leudly cheered at every stopping place. At Harper’s Ferry a salute was fred by Major Tyndall in command of the Union forces, which brought out from their dhiding places the rebel pickets on the Virginia side who appeared at several The party returned to Washington at noon yesterday. MOVEMENTS OF SECRETARY SEWARD. Secretary Seward will return to Washington to-morrow evening from bis old homestead, in Florida, Orange county, N. ¥., whither he has been several days attending the wick bedside of a cher! friend. ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIAN MINISTER, Manuel Nicolas Corpaucho, Ministor from Pere, has ar rived here, aod will be presented to the President to. morrow. THE ARMY. Colonel Chorman, of the Fighth simevnars | was yerterday dismissed from the service, commendation of tho ining Board, rd whi hae teen for some time past in eon be IMPORTANT FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC, SKIRMISH AT POINT OF ROCKS— SIX THOUSAND REBRES ATTACK THE FIFTH CONNECTICUT REGIMENT—GEN. LANDER MARCHING TO THEIR RELIRP, "ETC. Port of Rocks, Jan. 6, 1862. Six thousand rebels attacked the Fifth Gonnecticul Hreciment, near Hancock, yesterday, They were protect the railroad, After a slight siirmish our mon retired to thie side ot the Potomne te await reinforcements. Meanwhile the rebels destroyed the railroad and telegraph lives, break. ing our communication with Cumberland. Gen. Lanter ig marching to the relief of the Fifth, with A auMcient force, ‘The loss im the affair on oithor side is not known here, | Dut it is belleved to be trifling. hols have been shelii at intervals: oar artilery responded. Tholt ‘el io obit | NEWS FROM KENTUGRY. Lovmvitam, Jan, 6, 1808. | Last Thursday @ amall scouting party of Unionists went below Paducah, losing a Wm. Owens, whom the rebels | threatoned to hang. ‘The Unionists thereupon arrested | Robert Wolfolk, a prominent rebcl of Paducah, and sont | word to the rebels that his faie would be determined by that of Owens, Wolfotk’s wife has gone to Columbus to got orders from General Polk for the exolange of the two ™Green river bridge te completed,