Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-07

to France, Mayor Brown. of Baltimore
the members of The Maryland Legislature
Marshal Kane OF Baltimore. Col. Pegram
taken prisoner in Western Virginia by
Gen. Mcclellan. Commodore Barron. Col
.dsr'in. aud fortytwo officers from Halter.
As; Col. Tyler. of the rebel army. and O
host ofequaiiy notorious individuals. The
North Carolins prisoners taken It Hatteras
were divided into ten companies, styled
the Washington Greys. Senior Guards.
lar River boys. North Carolina Defenders.
Roanoke Guards. Jonesboro Guards. Hert-
ford Light Infantry. Independent Grays.
Hamilton Guards, - Guards.
The steamer left New York al half past
four o'clock Wednesday afternoon. and q
most vigilant guard was maintained on the
trip. The late officers Of the Unites States
army and navy. numbering about twenty.
and the State prisoners. occupied tho cabin
and after saloon. while the rank and ole
OF the chiyalry were quarterei between
decks
Col. Dimiek anil the other officers went
on board and were introduced to the most
prominent oftheir guests. with several OF
whom the loyal officers were previously ac-
quanted. The steamer was very much
crowded. and the pity rather than the ha
trsd OF the visitors was excited by the sal
spectacle. The recognition in some in
stances was cordial. but an air of reserve
marked the conversation between the rebels
and the loyal officers. The State prison
ers were dressed like gentlemen. while the
rank OF the prisoners of war displayed a
variety of uniforms. in which grey was the
prevailing color. and felt hats prelomi
mated. Their condition AMI appearance
was materially improved before leaving
New York. by the distribution of new
clothing. supplied them by their friends
through the Secretary of War; still. their
general uncleanliness vas the subject oil
complaint,
Four companies of the North Carolina
prisoners. numbering abont three hundred
men, were all landed last night. These
olsen arked. carrying their pers onal effects
strapped upon their backs. in sacks. va
Uses. bundles. and in every possible shape
Most of the men had blankets. and some
wore overcoats. They were drawn up in
a line ontside the fort. and the roll called
during which the men kept up a constant
conghiug. indicative Of a general pulmona-
~ affection. consequent upon change u
climate. The prisoners were quict. and
obeyed all onlers promptly. They marched
into the fort and were assigned quarters
three companies in the southern front anil
ono in a easement on the northern side OF
the fort. The majority OF the men were
young--mere boys-who. in spite of their
misfo tune maintained defiant and indif-
ferent demeanor. The most conspicuous
among the State prisoners accompanied
Col Dimck on shore anil were shown
their quarters. 1t being late and no pro-
vision having been male for lodging them
they returned to aud remained on board
the steamer, which ha bscn rendered com
Portable by the landing of oltion of the
prisoners. Ex-Minstcr Faulkner wore a
straw hat. and appeared decidedly seely.
while Marshal Kane. who wore Kossuth
hat. turnel up on one side, strole about
with jaunty. careless air. as if he was Sc
lertins rooms at hotel. The majority
OF the officers seemed to view the whole af.
fair as brsincss-like proceeding. in which
their only stake WAS the loss or gain of a
comfortable habitation during the war
Some of them REGARD their stay at Fort
Warren as only temporary. and expect to
go still further North. the rumor having
reach ii them that tho Government intends
to scnl them to fort on Lake Erie. Or
Iers for the release Of ten sailors AMI
Messrs Shields. Gilchrist anil Schaffer.
were received by Marshal Murray of New
York on Wednesday. They will probably
he released from Fort Warren. upon receipt
OF the proper documents by Col. Dimick
The officers and political pri -oners are
provided with great amount Of baggage
equal. in fact. TO the baggage Of three regi-
,nents of volunteers. This was all landc,l
AT night. The remainder of the prisoners
will be ianu,s;s! early this morning.