The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-11
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RETURN OF A MARYLANpFR,

WhiamW W. Pattison, Aaryandcr, who recently escaped
from the rebel army Virginia. brought to the city
to-day by Colonel Diasdel, OF the Eleventh Massachu
sets, ooker's DIVISION and safe conduct granted him
10 return home The oath of allegiance was administered
to him by Colonel Baisde he has furnished valuable
information respecting the number and disposition OF the
encmy's forces on the Lower Potomac. Hc says that
some thousands of Marylanders who went to ygniaarc
anxious to return.
delegation Of citizens OF Eastern Maryland waited
upon General Hooker recently to ask what would bo done
with those who should return and he replied that they
would be allowed to their positions loyal c
zens on taking the oath OF allegiance.
The rebels on the opposite shore have called loudly 10
the pckets side TO send back that dd deserer
substitute
Patson says the accuracy and enciency Of our artn
iersts astonished them, while their cannonadng
has thus FAR proved impotent.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
The New York delegation which is here laboring for
the exchange of Colonel Corcoran and other prisoners,
had an interview with the Cabinet today Richard
oGorman sq, and Judge Daily addressed thc Cabne, AZ
length upon the subject
sERkNADE TO GOVERNOR MORGAN.
The officers OF The Fifteenth New York regiment, Col
Mcleod Murphy, screnaded Governor Morgan Monday
night In response 10 a call the Governor said
The pleasure Of inspecting noble troops by day aud
listening TO sueh excellent music by night could make
him forget that engaged in very great and i'm
portani work, which could not be doubted would tern
nate goroaiy for cause-how he could say,
but that the result would be in favor he could doubt
so long our brave troops led by such gallant orcrs
as Colonel Murphy, OF the New York Fifteenth. tie had
watched his course in tho Senate Of the state Of New
YORK, where (he wished TO state il simple
act OF justce) be the first rise in his place
and move to vote Tor and money pnt down this
rebellion Thanking them for the compliment rendered
HIM the Governor badc them good night amidst enthns
as'c cheers.
The officers OF the Fifteenth then proceeded to the ro
sdence OF Mrs General Franklin and compimented her
with a serenade
sERESApE TO COLONEL. MuLLIoAN
On Monday, when Colonel Muligsn was serenaded by
the officers Of the New York Fifteenth regiment he re
spondcd in the following speech, 1t nearly two
O'Clock, too late for ielcgraphns:-
FELLOW CuzFSs-I thank You most heartily for this
unexpected compliment, The hour is late or
rather so early thai ] can only detsin you
feel proud that here, in the capital OF the
nation, by the ade Of the great army Of The Potomac,
to render ana OF the bravery Of my command during the
nine days siege OF Lexington. It il painful TO conien
plate the present condition OF our country, but there
one consoatory thought in connection with IT, While
the sound Of the mill and the ringing music OF the anvil
arc ascending to Heaven half million Of brisng bayo-
nets attest that orr lives and freedom nsopa
rabe that will die than yield the glorious birth
right we inherit ro the founders OF country Our
sacred has crimsoned by The blood OF Lyon
il has been sanciihed by the death IN arms OF that
noble senator, Colonel Baker who stepped rom
yonder hall 10 the battlefield il has been
| sanctifed too by the captivity OF the \ 'ous
caier of the gallant New York Sixty NINTH Colonel or.
coran-may hc be brought OIL from his Imprisonment,
ana once more lead his brave regiment 10 vndcue the
royal irIsh vslor and avengo his country Gentlemen,
that We may maintain The Union intact, the constu-
tion spreme and our liberties nyiolatc y my wish as
more thank your band and your gallant Colonel for
this visit, and bid you good night.
This speech received with the creates, eaihuslssm
by tho audience In front Of the hotel
TRIAL COLONEL KERRIGAN.
The Court Martial 10 try Colonel James Ksrrgan os
the Twenty 18th New York regiment assembled at the
Art Building, Seventeenth Pennsylvania
avenue, ~ ten O'Clock yesterday The following orscers
| compose the court
higadsr General s!ss Casey United States regular in
! fantry, Rhode Island President
Brigsdcr General l. r. Graham, United statcs regular
Brigadicr GeneralJ N. Palmer, regular Fifth cavalry
| New York.
Brgsder General John G Parte regular Typographical
| Engineers, Pennsylvania.
Colonel Frank Wheaton, Second Rhode island volun-
teers regular Four,h cavalry. Rhode Island
Colonel y W. y. stockton, Michigan Volunteers.
Colonel Y. tho.inan, Eighth Pennsylvania cavalry.
Colonel John Besrdsley, Ninth New York cavalry.
Colonel W. Fl. H Davis, One Hundred and Fourth Penn
CoonelJ W Allen, Ninth New Jersey Volunteers
Colonel j. &. Howell, lightly fifth Pennsylvania Volun
teerE.
First Lieutenant J. Addison MctNol Third uuned sis es
| infantry, Judge Advocate, Reg.
! The charges upon which Colonel Kerrigan is beng
tried-seven in numbersre the most serious known
the military service, and tho court before which be ap-
pears regarded the strongest talent experience
and other respects that has met IN the army Of the
Potomac. The generals are all Of The regular army
and experienced discipnarisns.
So also is Colonel Wheaton The Judge Ady ocate Lieu
! tenant McCool. is native OF Pennsy ylvanis.
Colonel kerrgan appeared in court 10 charge Of guard
| He was aTsisned on the follow ing charger
! Caarge H,st--A habua negicc, Of duty
Charge Secoad--Showing conduct which was preudcia,
! 10 good order and military discipline.
charge Thadrhe violation Of the ortyiour,h article
| Of war
| the ninth article or war.
charge FifA-Iying out Of camp without the leave o
! his superior officer.
Chd,g. Sirth--prunkenness or duty.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty to all the charges ex
| cept the 6tb
Application then made for pospoueuent Of the
trial. which granted, until to-day, at ten O'Clock.
After the al ournmaut Of The court the following ad
! dtionai charges prcrerrcd--
! Chotoc ScceasA shameful abandonment Of his post,
! charge Eightt-WhdrsYing Of the pckets without
! orders.
! This conduct is alleged 10 have Immediately preceded
The attack upon forces and capture OF Mnnsons Hill
! by the enemy on August 81.
| cha,g, Nino'-commupicatin with the enemy NUN
Der lines between the 9th Of daily and The is Of oc
tober That he left h.s camp, in Fairfax county ylr
| gnia ana visited The enemy 10 said county.
| The court assembled Today at ten O'Clock.
Judge J.. l.. Hcarn, appeared for the accused Hon.
Reverdy johnson who is also retained, engaged in
the Supreme Court to-day and Colonel Kerrigan through
his counsel, asked for postponenent until tomorrow
The Court decided TO proceed with the TESTIMONY The
testimony today related to the .irst Two charges.
Henry 4. Savage Major oil the New York wsnty h,b
regiment Volunteers, testified that he elected
Major meeting Of the oheers OF The regiment, at
which Colonel Kerriaan ested; he has not been
missoned joined the regiment Of Staten Island left
there July g. accused has givoa Instructions heo
recsi practical, TO officers p tactics of the
school Of the battalion or company either of them
witness has served continuously Major since he joined
the regiment
Captain Archibald II. Ferguson testified that hs is
Captain in the New York Twenty NTH regiment Colonel
Kerrigan gave instructions his officers men in
battalion company tactics TO wituoss knowledge the
regiment had received instructions in battalion drill fr ON
| Major Savage.
FRS. Lieutenant Thomas r. Abbott was called aud
oorroborsted the foregoing testimony and said Colonel
Kerrjgsn had commanded the regiment some twenty