Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-27
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TIE RELEASE OF TASKEE suRGiess.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 2sd ssys.
Our statement on Saturday that eleven Yankee
Surgeons had been reased on parole, tlorgh derived
from ccisl sources, proves TO have bssn Incorrect
but five left this city Saturday morning. for Nor
folk, from whence they were conveyed 10 Fortress
Monroe under a flag Of truce, and there released.
Iney were accompanied to Norfolk by w. Sidney
Winder, ESQ, the courteous and efficient aid to Gen
Winder. who secured for them every attention and
comfort proper under the circumstances The fol-
lowing are the names Of the released Yankees: Al
fred Powell ". II. Wilson, and Wash A. Couuothv
I'd New York State Militia, c. W. lie Bontlher, LIST
Minnesota; James Harris, Rhode Island; Andrew
McLetcbie, New York 10Th; and r. Goodenou0h.
I4th New York State MIlitie. Surgeons being re-
g&rded in civilized warfare non eombatsuts the
release Of all such captured is in strict compliance
with the rules of war.
ANOTHER BATCH OF cAPrTTEs.
The Richmond Enquirer of the Esd says:
Thirteen more Yankee prisoners were brought to
this city over the Central road on Saturday Alter
noon, and were added to the number CT permanent
boarders' in the tobacco factories. Seven Of the
party are from the neighborhood Of Cheat Noun
tain and are indebted to General Lee for their visit
to Richmond, and the remaining six were caught
IN the immediate neighborhood Of Nuns0n's EiH--
Among their number IS Lieut. Merrill, Of Maine, of
the Engineer Corps, graduate Of West Point, and
member Of McClelIan's STAFF.
A YANKEE PRISONER KILLED BIZ SENTINEL.
A Yankee prisoner, named n G. Buck, member
Of the 10Th New York Regiment confined in the
lower prison. near Rockets, was shot and instantly
killed, about l O'Clock Saturday morning, by one Of
the sentinels who kept watch over the building TIE
latter observing the Yankee to approach the wins
dow in suspicious manner, as if contemplating an
escape, ordered him away several times. To these
repeated commands the prisoner returned an inse-
lent and defiant refusal, and the sentinel finally lev
elled his musket and hred The ball struck the
uckless Lincolnite in the stomach, iniictDg terri
BILE wound, which terminated his life ia very few
moments. The sentinel has not only been exoAerst-
ed from all blame in the matter, but has received
the applause of the proper military authorities for
the prompt and decisive conduct in carrying out
his instructions. The unfortunate Yankee Was bu-
ried during the evening, in the burial ground at
the foot Of Third street. set apart for the nteTment
Of the Federsls who may shuttle CT their mortal
coils in this locality.
FLOTILIA OF BARGEs.
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 23d says:
A large number of canal barges have been se.t
from this city to parts below, for purpose which
we shall not indicate. The Government is fully
aware of the necessity Of protecting the rivers on
both SIDES Of the Peninsula to prevent the outrages
similar to those PerPetrabed by the Yankees on the
shores of the Rappahannoek and the Potomac. That
this will be done efeetuAlly, we have ne doub,
The topography Of the couLty II lever Virginia il
taken advantage Of by the pirstich invaders on
every possible occasion, and hence the necessity Of
close watching and constant vigilance ths part
Of our Government and people.
A NOTABLE APPOINTMENT.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 2Sd says:
Prince Polgnae Of France, has received an ap-
pointment upon Gen. Bssuregsr5's staff. with the
rank Of Lieutenant Colonsl lie is q grandson Of
the famous Prince POhgnae, who was imprisoned
at ham for his fidelity to Charles x He is report
ed to be in close communication with Louis NSpo-
Of
ny. IL is 70 him We are indebted for the Insertion
in the Paris journals last spriRg Of various friendly
notices Of the Confederate Government lie comes
highly recommended by our friends in Paris. He
is about thirty years old and exceedingly plain and
unpre;ending. His family has enjoyed the title Of
Prince for five hundred years.
ARREST OF ALIExE
The Richmond Examiner of the 2Sl says:
In pursuance Of orders issued by Gen. Yinder.
we learn that David B. Turner, of Wadsworth Tur-
ner & Co., and John Gaynor, both recently arrived
here from New York were summoned before the
War Department on Saturday and underwent an
examination touching their purpose of visiting Yns
gina at this time, when the option presented Of
taking the oath Of allegiance or being regarded as
alien enemies. If our information is correct they
were allowed time to consider. The parties were
paroled for an appearance st another time.
SHOOTING OF FOUR HUNDRED NUrIyEERs IN WASHING
ToS-ARREsT OF THE MARYLAND SENATORS.
The Richmond Examiner Of the oath says:
Advic2s received here yesterday from the Mary |
land shore give the account of the shooting of
four hundred mutinQers in the city of Washington /
by order Of Gen. Mcclellan. The cause for this |
terrible expedient is said to have been the diSobs-
dience of the Yankee troops to obey the commands
of their officers las they certainly did in the late
aiaiC at Lewinsville,) to advance upon the Confed
crates.
This intelligence ia derived from sources of testi-
nony which fully credited in official quarters.
Accounts have slso been received of the arrest
by the Lincoln Government Of Sensters PeArce and
Kennedy, Of Maryland.
TIE SICK SOLDIERS IN RICHMOND.
The Richmond Eramiaer, of the 24th says the
number of sick soldiers in the HOSPITALS public and
private in Richmond, is ascertained to be, at pre-
sent somewhat over 1900. Within the psGt few |
days there had been decided Improvements in the |
health of the inmates, and most o. them are now |
reported convlescent Rhe sick soldier list Of the
Louisianians in that city was, but short while ago
lS7 il is now only Is. The hospital scconmOda>
ITEMS have been lately very much enlarged By the |
State charities, and certainly seem now extensive
enough for all exigencies. There are 10 lssa than
twenty one soldiers hospitals now in Richmond.
THE CASE OF ALIENS ARRESTED.
The case of Mr.. George Turner, who arrived hers
property and business, has been under the attention
Of the War Depal lment for some days past The |
case involves obvious considerations Of DUTY,
which are fully attPsted by the sympathy manifest
ed for Mr.. Turner in the "a nercial Community Of
Mr.. Turner, who IL, we believe, con-
nected here to some extent, with the firm Of Rads-
worth, Turner & Co., owns 2 large property both in
the North and in the South, having married IL ViP
ginia. and being identified, to . large extsnt, IN
business with the trade and prosperity of Richmond
lie is placed in the dilemma BY bis arrest Of Gscri
fciAg one or the other portion Of his property.
We learn that the War Department has srdsred
the release of Mr.. David 3. Turner, whose arrest
for supposed dsloyalty has been chronicsd in this
paper. This was done with the understanding that
Mr. Turner intended to proceed TO New York for
ais family and return here. In order to enable him
20 do So he was furnished with passport 70 enable
him 70 reach New York, if he could. ria Old Point.
We have not heard what disposition, if any, was
made Of the case of Mr. John Gaynor, sFrested on
imilsr grounds.
NoS-ISTERCOURsR.
The Richmond Eramins of the Path says the con
uaion may be safely asserted that it s utterly
impossible to get out Of or through, Virginia into
he North, unless under circumstances Of the most