The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
THE SURRENDER OF AUGUSTA ARsEMAL.
CEcial Report OF Capt. Eizey--HIs Trans
fer from His Command Because He IL n
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OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 1861.
The following copy Of the official report Of tha cir
attending the surrender Of the United States
Arsenal at Augusta, Ca. by Capt Arnold Nzey Capt.
EzeS just transferred from the command Of his
company here Fortress Monroe Norfolk. He has
been in command Of his present company for twelve
years. and tho feeling Of attachment between his mon
and himself Is warm and mutual. He has done much to
bring the company TO is present high state Of discipline
is at this time Of the most perfect companies
In the United States service Capt Ezey Maryiander
by birth, and it is stated that General SCOTT ordered
his transfer from this city 10 Fortress Monroe be
cause be had doubts Of Capt. Ezey's loyalty TO
the government in case Of rupture between
the North the South. Capt. Elzey is O
high toned, honorable gentleman, American officer
who dsgraced his epaulettcs, and who has
would in his allegiance to the government
long he them. His transfer from his command
although to honorable and responsible position
where, under the circumstances, unfortunate one
and not calculated TO amclorate the asperty OF feeling
existing among Southern men who hold commissions in
the United States Army Capt Is succeeded By Capt.
Josiah Carlisle, native of tho State of Maine and
Of fine aodierke qualities Capt Ezey il is reported
bas applied for courtof inquiry into the circumstances
attending his surrender Of Augusta Arsenal
COPY OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS SURRENDER
OF Augusta ARSENAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1861.
Col s. COOPER, Adutant General United States Ar NY
sK-n compliance with your letter Of this date, have
surrender Of the United States Arsenal at Augusta
On the ming Of the 23d Of January ult, received
from the Governor OF Georgia. then in Augusta backed
by superior force Of State troops numbering some six
hundred, verbal demand Of the arsenal which
refused Shortly after came, through his abide camp,
written demand in the following terms, the substance
Of which telegraphed by 10 the War Depag
to wit
sm-I am instructed by his ESccency Governor Brown
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perry under charge which win be accounted for
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he that the state + not only at peace but anxious
government further say answer
T servant N nine O'Clock m
Wy '''f''" '' HENRY JACKSON Aid Dc Camp, &C.
ult received from the War Department the following
reply 70 my despatch, to wit
wAsHrsGToN, Jan. =. 1861.
CArTMs hRsoLD EizEY SECOND ARTILLERY, OoMaAspisd
Georgia has assumed against pos.
and not chat At
stSvaon You viii spuae Tor Ronorsie terms and free
BY water with your o 70 Nsw HGIs Of war;
To have resisted such force then ready attack mo-
with my knowledge Of large renfoccments at Savannah
warming would have boon desperation in my weak posi-
ton therefore dr ected my Adjutant to address and
convey the following note in reply 70 the Governors de-
mand:--
HEADQUARTERS, AUGUSTA ARSENAL Ca, Jan a. 1861.
sR1 have the honor TO inform that am directed by
Captain E2ey commanding the reply the
mand Of the Governor OF Georgia made through you yesterday
requiring him to withdraw his command beyond the limits OF
the State he begs to interview with his Exccency
the Governor for the negotiating honorable
OF at as early hour this morning Practicable
want, j.. r. JONES, It. I'd Art, Post Adj.
To Col A. n. JBcKsos, A. d. G.
About ten O'Clock Of the same morning (2ith), the
Governor accompanied by his staff and Brgaier General
Harris commanding the troops, rode up to my quarters
and was received by me, whom the following honorable
terms were agreed upon and accepted, to witt
The flag TO he salucd and lowered by the United
troops.
The company TO be marched out with mlar! honors,
and 70 retain its arms and company property.
The oHiccrs and soldiers quarters until
moved beyond the limits OF the State and have the
the transportation and tho
hohood and the privilege Of obtaining supplies from the
city
The public property be ecepted by the sato an
thorfti and accounted for adjustment between
state Of Georgia and the United states OF America.
d The troops to have unmolesed through and
j. r. BROWN,
Governor and Commander Chief Of the Army Of the
State OF Georgia.
ARNOLD ELzEy,
Castan Second Artillery, Commanding Augusta Arsenal
have he honor to be- very respectfully your obcdent
servant ARNOLD EIZEY
Captain Second Artillery.