The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-14

bstslonf Of volaneers The no only refy
curious TO island neighbors bot very much praised
for their beauty,
Proceedings OF the Naval Courts Of Inquiry,
MARSH, WILLIAMSON AND LOCK WOOD ON TRIAL
MTERysrM9 TESTIMONY.
FRIDAY, sept IL, 1861
OouRT No l.
The case Of Master j. H. Marsh, who was dropped from
the service by the Rering Board sailed mp the Judge
Advocate.
Commander Alfred Tay Ior government witnen) sworn
knew Mr.. Marsh have known him since 1852 served
with him about twenty months he joined the usaisipp
In New York. WAS nrst lieutenant OF the ship, he vas
passed pidshipman that was our only service together
Mr. Marsh very much under the influence Of liquor
at Halifax; he mad been dining board the English flag
ship, the cottonwood; did think much sr at the
me the day went out Of Norfolk sent for NJ Marsh
take charge OF the deck, about twelve O'Clock In the
day. Of the neutepants had burt himself ny falling
down. when be came up he was TOO much intoxicated to
take charge Of the deck, and Immediately ordered him
below and reported the Circumstance 70 the captain VIM
ordered him to be Suspended the neztme ob,erved him
under the influence Of liquor ~ay OUT he
on board from liberty Ut g. Helena the iAnc Of IA
dera am not sure which, bot the fact certain OF
did not report him that occasin took the mater In
my hands and refused hi permission T. 60 On soore
have frequently him on other oocasiin when hs
n.sn 40. h.S these occurru1UOs -'--~
quentiy that should consider them habit ~tth him
never knew him 70 be riosous or iusu Dordinass.
Cross examined by COL Bount, counsel for Harsh Mr.
C,z had charge Of the deck he vas the officer M
Crz had the entire watch from to ~ sac Mr.. Marsh
about year ago under the infuance OF pquor ., the g.
Nicholas In the nret part VI the voyage toosht no
active In latter part thought he losing his fo-oe
Lieut. I'd Ianier, (goverument wisoess) sworn Have
known Mr. Narah slice October, 1859 served With him
on board the steamer Mssi.,pp frcm ODER 'b2, ul
April v6 WAS lieu enant ne p.ssed mitsniomAa, sot
part OF the time master the shio was one N the
japan Squadron under Commod1e Perry don't
remember sny particular Instances Of seeing Ar Marsh
intoxicated out In the early psrt OF the cruise thought
bm frequently under the Influence OF 1aor and thought
him q diIdps cd man; At the beginning " tbs cruise or
than half OF It, tbs occurred 90 frequently thai
thought habit when he vas male mater did not see
him under the influence ~ qoor At any ume vas 1rst
lieutenant coming from San Frsocio the Uuisd Sae'
and he almost instantly under my sge, spose 70
the captain 70 appoint him master 10 coos renee o. his
good oonsuc and having bis dis Aed habits; ne
performed his duties matter e1lceaty snf very ~e
he intoxicated While mastsr, In my opinion xr
March mentally, 9rofes'ioaA and phs,sy Of Tor the
Lieut. John Kel (governu eni ~,ues.) .~srn-seca ne
.equsn.ed With Mr. March IN 1877 served wih MN IN
cd midshi pman 10 San Francisco I was made
neu,eran, and Mr. Marsh vas msac master /
reco Ct instance OF his being urder the influence OF
liquor after left Frsnoisco never no,oed be-
fore that know while Ster BIO cecDsd s.kDg iriok
with us II Inch. ~ he ~ould not drnx unit sfer ns bad
taken ba observaions; several nmey tsoughs n b
been drI king too nucn on our say home though, him
morally upni FOR the service.
Msjr Zein, rnivd Hass Maine c5rps, (so1crn neni
w'ness) svorn-I tnow Mr. Marph sailed ~iih him 90
boasd IA Mssssppi for II mnDins never sas him inor
Gated say b. drini or Inc least unoe the In
Hucoce OF qnor; should consider him mo-ar ~ FOR The
naval service
sere the Judge Advocate said rested the r me
sander VIM Radrord witness for s,cused) ,uorn-
Have known M Mash for some yeas sailed Nth hi m
In HE japan expedition; Ines him vel and zoos dcrei
him gentleman; never sa~ him int xcatsd opnsiiefcf
him mentally, morally, physically and pro essi1naly o.
for the nava service
Parser j. harris witness for aocused) knew
Mr. Marsh well and had served ~in hin 81 sea no or
saw him intoxicated He performed oil his duties vi b
pompnea and efnciency though him Of for The naval
Purser WIN spedsn, (wi,Des, for the sc,use,) sworn
Knev Mr. Marsh was with BIN IN the - an expediiion
i've to all his duties ~ ofBcer considered MIN @ n,le
every respect never sav him under The Influence
Of liquor consideres him ntAlly, morally, physically
and professionally a. for the naval service,
The court here adjourned
CorRr NO q
Lse,a @. q. WiIliamsoos contnaef In mis- case
General John Gregory and CAPTAIN Morris call.
and svcn behalf Of the accused, aud tstnei 70 hi.
high merits s gentleman sai'or and an ochosr (rns
testimony being repetition NJ muon snch has already
been published By US We, omit u nere)
Corrr No Q
Lieut. Loctt1oods continued -Iieui Tempe, (gov
mander Lockwood during Me Mslican ear SIX seven
months In the Scourge 10 1s4T eM Junior Pa.sef Sd
shpman; we were ~ the cartnf0 ~ TuspAn, ~ AvNa o
after lie capture u the capture Of a,asco and during the
occupation OF the latter place AMI Frcrvra be landed
occasion The attack Of ramultay ~ben the scourge
vas ordered 70 cooperate with Oapt Bgsio~; don't
member thai be landed wi armed any othsr time
the attack before &c got there
Question by Judge Advooate-from your koo~edge n
Commander Lock wood, vhst IL your estmase " his o.
nciency for the naval scrvce' Ans-er-Esoe 10 phys
cal point or view deemed him unfit w command chip;
my opportunities SUFFICIENT W form . opinion
Cross examined BY Mr. Phlips-f ss-ves on BOARD 81
The same time with Surgeon Miner and Lent M1u
BY the Court-In that ms anoe DID he iuoompe
encys Answer In his frequent outbursts Of passion
towards his men; on every occasion when 90 MOI
pected 70 meet tie enemy he failed 70 his
by his own example " eight ooursgcovsy; always oon
I'D cred him denciest in professional sno~iedgs
BY Judge AdvocateHad he any unnfnce like ruculiar
uesf Ans~or--Yes his passionate manner amounting 70
almost phrensy; there another which migh, be
ddered uine-ba ,omipe deck with nothing but his
shirt on when there wa no emergency
BY the COURT oonsi 'ered him deficient In handling bis
vessel; passcd my examination In ls4s; they were In
appearance deck 10 his shirt tall Of almos, daily
occurrence; the officers and SLEPT the spar dek
BY Mr. Phillips vas suspended, but do not remem
Der that the rated N me- got permission from
lieutenant 70 70 ashore; vas not usual for hs,'e
nan 70 give permission 70 70 shore when n quarters
bot this permission given In consequence ~ an order
Of Commodore Perry the Commodore hailed The soourse
and then ssscd "why don't you land your men and storm
the town" adding, 10 n Immediately" Captain lo's
wood vas then In command; Commodore PERI y" on
board The Spltnre close sonsside COMMANDER Lockwrod
DID not land, a. he was ordered
Lieut. Marin, re called BY Commander Iookwood-I ON
sider Co nmapder T. of an eyctabe temperament, bit
never Witnessed anything amounting 70 phrensyi be v@
never cruel 10 his mem on The contrary, he ws very cha