New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-03

were kept subjected to this treatment for five days,
when we were moved to Castle Pinkney, guarded to
the steamboat in the same manner on our arrival
from the cars to the Jail. We were kept in Castle
Pipkney from Sept. IS to Oct. 80, when at about 2
o'clock D. m. we received orders to be in readiness
to move in one hour and ten minutes. This we re-
GREETED as our quarters at the Castle were peasanter
than any that were previously furnished. While
there we were not troubled with inquistiye visitors
as in Richmond, demanding to know what we came
down here for And answering the question with
"To subjugate u.s." and on Sundays the streets in
front of the tobacco factory were crowded all DAY
long with the most miserable rabble, gaping at us
through the bars of the windows In fact there was
no indignty or insult that we not subjected to
while confined in that ever memorable tobacco fac
tory. will here remark that the officers who have
bad charge Of since came here have treated us
with more civility than did the +. E. VS. Of
Richmond, and bad as this Jail is we pre-
fer it TO the Richmond prison. Well,
here we are again placed in old quarters
on the second story, l6xl2 the only difference being
that we are now only eight in number while be-
fore we were twelve; and instead Of salt pork we
get twelve ounces of beef to each man per day The
allowance of crackers is the same. Tie rations of
crackers, coffee, and candles generilly given out
in supplies for FIVE days, and the morning OF the
fourth finds many poor fellow on his last cake.
Those who have no money-indeed, might
safely say all the privates are now and nave oeen'
penniless since we left Richmond-are suffering
severely. Here they are in rags, their clothes tat
tered and torn or like quilted comforter OF thou
sand patches, destitute of shoes, stockings and In
many cases of shirts while the only one in their
ecanty wardrobe is in the wash-tub Our Govern
ment must be aware Of this, and yet they have taken
no stems 10 ame crate our deporable condition. One
thing is certain if allowed to remain in this cond-
ton many noble fellow whose ambition Is to aid In
restoring the old flag to its ancient pinnacle will sink
into insignifcance and find grave among The col
ored race of the enemies of bis country. Bishop
Lynch of this city regularly TO see us, and nas
proved himself sterling friend. After first admins
tsring to our temporal wants he then directed bis at
tenton to our spiritual and left nothing undone to
make US comparatively comfortable and happy-at
least as much so is possible TO be IN this ioath
sone dungeon. He furnished the Colonel with
funds and while he is flush you may bet yonr boots
nshed with moss mattresses, pillows, and cots,
which answer the double purpose Of table and bed.
To-day, twenty-five volumes Of religious books have
been sent us by the Bishop. God bless him.
In our apartments are confined Col Corcoran, Capt
Farish 18th Regiment, Capt. Downey of the
Zouaves. Lieut.. Dempsey Of the I'd n. Y. ). NJ,
myself, and three pryates. Ours is called the New
York Mess During the last week, the door OF our
,partent has been locked and boiled, while those oil
the other officers have been left open. The reason
Of this know not but one day last week we were
fortunate enough to procure paper which stated
that Col. Corcoran, three captains, and ten lieu
tenants should DO hanged in case the privateers in
Philadelphia and New.York were executed, and
since this appeared door has been locked. Those
threats co not alarm us in the least. We ask no
favors, shall mercy, and if the worst comes
to the worst, we viii meet it bravely.
Our feet s now in possession Of Port Royal, which
is about 40 miles from here. This is encouraging.
II was taken on the 9TH inst. The Confederates'
acknowledged loss was about 100; but no doubt you
have the particulars long before this will reach you
have now given you as near as possible a correct
statement Of how we situated and Of what has
transpired since we left Richmond. Brother Michael
will call on the families OF Capt. Parish No. l6 East
Houston street, Capt. Downey, No. 81 Elizabeth
street, Chief Engineers Office. Lieut.. Dempsey, No
1856 Bowery and inform them that they have written
home, and are we'll Ny love to all friends.
remain yonr sfectionste husband,
EDMUND CONNOLLY, Lieut. 9th Rest n Y ~
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