New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-03
FROM NEwBERN.
Arrival Of the Steamship Virginia with
400 Released Union Prisoners-Hnscress-
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TIE steamer Virginia. Capt. Snyder from New
bern, n. G., arrived at this port last evening having
on board 400 released prisoners. They appear in
ino spirits, and are over.ioyous to be once more 80
near their homes and friends after being separa ted
IRON them 30 long majority having been closely
confined in Rebel factories aud criminal prisons from
ten to twelve months.
Two hundred left Salisbury, N. c., May 26, the
remainder on the following morning, bat account
Of an accident TO the first train, which nearly ter
minated in throwing all over the side Of Il bridge
nearly fifty feet high. They were delayed in Ra-
leigh until Tuesday evening, at which place they
Were Joined by the second squad. From Raleigh
they proceeded to "Tarboro," n c., by rail, where
they arrived on the 18th, and after waiting in the
street under scorching sun for over three hours,
they embarked on fat-boats towcd by the steamer
Col Hill and slowly proceeded down the Tar River,
unprotected from the burning sun.
Night overlook them before they reached our lines.
and they were obliged TO tie up at landing until
daylight. Hero they were allowed to go on shore,
the only shelter being a tar warehouse were those
who wished were allowed TO sleep, while others
sought repose under the tall pine trees within guard
Many rose in the morning well bedaubed with the
sticky substance.
Thursday morning. 8 o'clock, found them under
cover of our gunboais at Washington n. G., where
upon several American flags of prison manufacture
were displayed, and cheer after cheer given for
the Old Flag" aud Union forever, after which
thew were delivered up TO officers, AID heartily
received by q detachment Of the Massachusetts oath
Regiment, on duty there. Cheers were exchanged
with the crew Of the gunboat Louisiana, and ia
few moments they were steaIning down the rlyer,
with lighter hearts tnan they had had for may
months.
GA Friday morning they anchored of Newbern,
where they were visited by DR.. McClelland and
Quartemaster Lowring who furnished clothing for
those who needed it, many being nearly destitute.
They were also provided with provisions, which
were very acceptable, many suffering extremely
from scurvy, some having lost almost entirely the
use OF their lower limbs.
II. Il. Morrell, U. S. Infantry, died on board
about o'clock p. H., with drcpsy lie had been
sick for many weeks previous 10 the departure from
Salisbury but on account Of poor medical treatment,
with no prospect OF any improvement, IL was thought
best to reach lines. lie was carried ashore and
buried in Newbern.
Gen. Burnside vislted them about o'clock p. M,
for whom three times three hearty cheers went up
from all on board.
The entire company tender their hearty thanks to
Capt. Snyder and officers Of the Virginia for his
kindness while on board.
A regiment OF loyal North Csrolinisns has been
raised recently in kewbern and its neighborhood,
thus developing anew the Union seniifneh' OF ,hsi
.eeiiSs - the Sale. . -
GOV. Steney WAS well received; he bad the con-
fdence of the people, and his appointment gave
One OF the Elk sailors taken or Cape Ha;teras
nearly twelve months ego, escaped from Salisbury
in barrel, under heap OF breao.
Col. Corcoran seen by Gany Of The Union
ursonegs from Salisbury, last Tuesday. lie was in
jul uniform, and looking well aud buoyan!, with
hope and patriotism.
The Chs, plain OF the Ellsworth Zouaves wa still
held prisoner and slitetuliy held, because Of bis
euispoken loyalty.
Tbree-iourihs OF these Union prisoners are anxious
90 10 s.fru
Strong Rebel forces remain at Raleigh, 1arboro
and Goldsborough. At the latter place II 10 sup
posed The enemy is Il, 900 s,Tong
These men repeat the complaint OF their prodeces,
sors. Tbey were subjected 70 bard treatment and
poor raiioDs. They could invariably tell when we
had gained victory by the brutal treatment that
Wac sure 10 follow on the arrival OF such news On
the other hand when their arms had been successful
papers were distributed windows were opened, and
fresh air admitted to their cells.
The contrabancs were doug well working with
out compnson and gratefully receiving their ra;ions
and 81 Ter month for their labor.
MANY Of the poor whites al Newbern were still
dereudent upon our Commissioners for support.
Soon as the Virginia cast her anchor OF the 20
called boarding -house keepers swarmed the river in
pursnit OF customers. Notwithstanding the effort
made 10 keep all The men aboard until this morning,
thirty or forty made their way TO the shore III small
boats.
The following is list Of tho names Of the Cnion
prisoners: