The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-12
PARTICULARS OF THE EXPEDITION TO
EASTERN MARYLAND,

SIONISTS-A MEMBER OF THE THIRTEENTH REGI-
MENT ACCIDENTALLY KILLED-ARRIyAL OF THE
BODY IN THIS CITY.
On Sunday morning last about half past seven O'Clock
three companies Of the Thirteenth Brooklyn regiment n
Y. s. NJ, A, F and D, left Annapolis (where they are
statoned) in two steamers. They proceeded up Miles
river to Eason, about fifty miles from Annapolis. The
intelligence of their approach was reported to the
sionists Immediately after landing the started
double quick march, as to reach village pos.
sibe After marching about miles from the place OF
landing they discovered two horseback riding
full speed towards them, but upon discovering the fede
raj troops wheeled their horses round and commenced
retreat They pursued and captured. Their names
are Holiday and Thomas. The former was formely
lieutenant in the United States Navy. He was re
cognzed and known to be strong secessionlst After
beng made prisoner he questioned, and confessed
that he was attacked by company Of cavalry He was
then asked wnere ne had been and where ne was going
Thomas Of their approach, and that he his way
accommodating when he was surprised and captured.
After proceeding short distance further another
WAS taken prisoner. He from Baltimore. Nothing
further was learned from him. They all in citizens
dress, though thorough soldiers uniform and equip
nent were found searching Holidays house. The
march was Immediately resumed at quick time, and on
their arrival in the village the men marched in
front Of the Court House and there halted number
then despatched In search of the armory This
found in the Of the Court Houee, and at
surrounded. While in the act Of forcing open the
port, made his appearance, who wished to know what
soldiers the uniform Of the United States doing
thereS He was informed and demand made of Genera
Thomas OF all the arms ammunition and equipments in
the pace This demand at first refused After
eidering few moments, General Thomas demanded to
Know TO whom he she ud surrender. The was:-
"The demand Is made In the name OF Abraham Lincoln
PRESIDENT of the United States Of America, to Abel
Smith, Colonel of the Thirteenth regiment, New York
State militia" General Thomas, after consulting short
time with his friends and followers, finally con-
Cluded TO surrender. The armory then opened,
ard IN 1t found Thousand stand OF
arms, 26 Goo rounds OF bali cartridge, two bar
res OF powder, several large containing grape
and CAMS Gr shot stx field pieces, mounted can
belts, cartridge boxes bayonet sheaths, a number OF
swords and pistols, pistol holsters, mp kettles, cook
ing ut srsils, &C. The men Immediately removed them
in carts and wagons COLLECTED by the soldiers for tn 1t
purpose) distance of four miles, to the steambo
landing, sandy AID billy read and guard, placed
over the whole.
Al four O'Clock on Monday marning, all the cannon,
steamer, when they started for st. Michael's Nd At
his place another seizure Of between forty and fifty
muskes was made. After Gsembarking at St. Mchaers
Casar Meise, private OF company ID, was acct
denally shot He placed the muZze under his chin for
rest for his head, when it discharged killing him
almost Instantly. Others Of the came company, who
were standing rear the unfortunate young man, had
escape the shot, after passing through
his head, came in Lear proximity to them The body
Ewell and privates Toombs, Phillips, Deghnee and Fox,
all of Company d. The body delivered to his brother
the arrival Of the ferry boat the Cortandt street
The officers in command of the expedition
First Company Captain Sullivan Second Lieut.. Elweu,
Third Lieut.. Strong and Fourth Capt Stone.