New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-23
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1861.

TO the manly hearts that beat in the breasts Of the
rank and lie OF our prlsonerf, that some means
should, il practicable, be adopted TO have mem eX-
changed; for no tongue tell, pen describe, nor
imal nation conceive @hat those POOR fellows have
euleted daring the last sixteen weeks. AT the tiue
Of the arrest they were all without change OF nn-
der garments, without Blankets and, III many cases,
coats, as such articles, on account OF Tie extreme
heat were other lett beLild or thrown oil While on
the march. They Were also without money, except
few who were soon spared the trouble OF carrying
il. The almost invariable saldation received was,
" You id Yankee, &c, what have yen got ana,
suting the action to the word, would deXterousiy,
ard with that adaptation which practice alone Can
give turn the copteuts Of the prisoners pockets into
his own. There were some who we're fortunate
enough fall into tie bands Of better disposed per-
cons but they were few. For ten weeks in Rich
moId they sltpt on the bare boards. They are now
very ragged indeed, and many are without shoes.
They are served with two-third (nominaD army ra-
tions. Our poor wounded who happened to he lett
from necessity on the battlefield what has become
Of them Where are they! Alas only Him who
knows all things can answer
Capt. Mclyor latter my departure from l.iclmond)
was accused Of being the chief OF conspiracy
among the prisoners; lie was, therefore, confined in
the cry jail, and finally sent TO New-Orleans. had
$50 sent to lin aud the privates few dsys since.
l.ieuts. B-gley and Cannon have not heard from
since left. Lieut.. Connolly is here with ne, also
one Of my regiment named Owens, whom they PER
nllted 10 accompany me-
have seen a revort put in circulation that had
been hsudcalied willie in Richmond, but assure you
have not Lad that honor, although have been the
recipient of good many Others. If had promised
not 10 take up after my release, am well salts
fed would precede even some Of tie earliest arj-
walls In Newly rk 10 exhibit my parole OF honor, II
it could he called such. / warn all friends Of our
good he careful what accounts they give
dence 10. We arefed to believe that fellow here
has sold bis country for poor consideration and has
sent lett. for publication with statements that are
not rei ible The Zoaaves will take care Of him if
be returns.
i have written so many letters 10 you and Mrs.
Corcoran-some of which, have reason to believe
never reached their destnation-I am at Il loss to
know what may DO interesting under the circnn-
stances, and di-like repetition. j received only
two OF yours, although appears from the last that
you have written several. The Right Rev. Bishop
Lynch Of this city has been very kind and attentive
tiEce our arrival He has kindly advanced NE some
money, and showed other generous marks Of Chris
tian beneyoence. gentleman named - has
furnished fhir; for each officer and private 10 this
place. i prefer 1t 10 Richmond. Convey to Mrs
COrcoran, Mrs Heaney, and Mr.. Kane my love, and
to all friends the expression of my sincere friendship
and believe me, dear Captain, your most sincere
friend, MICHAEL CoRcoRAS.
Ny DEAR FRIEND CAPTAIN KIRKER: l have
opied this sheet since the Colonel has been re-
moved from NE. He was, at noon today: taken and
laced In Of the criminals cells, under lock and
key. asked permission T. accompany him and re-
main with him. but was refused. i am even afraid
will not he allowed to zee him. My dear Captain,
how miss bin; We were always together snce our
arrest and you know or can feel our attachment,
and what il is TO be separated. am afraid lis
stiuti0n is not calculated TO undergo such harsh
treatment; but be thinks lie can stand anything.
May God protect him; lie is of the few of a
really patriotic race. T. CoSsoLLY.