The New York herald., 1862-09-11


seccnd1 cu,ensn. Fourth Mas achusetss battery
Sergeant Cheever, Nuns battery
Private Tyler Minis battery.
The following have honorable mention
Lieutenant ". Elliott, Acting Assistant Adiutant Gen.
era General williams, for his cooness and intrepdiiy
in action, and the promptness with which he fulfilled his
Lieutenant }. +. renrey, ouartermastsr Of Thirteth
Massachusetts, who fell severely wounded while acting
Lieutenant W. G. Howe of Company A, Thirtieth Mas
sachussts, acting aid to Colonel Dudley. dangerously
wounded IN five places before he quit the field
Lieutenant G. A. II. Dimon. Adjutant Tbrticth Esssa-
chaset,s, acting aid to Colonel Dudley, behaved
Lieutenant Fred NJ Norcross Thrtieth Massachusetts
acting aid to Colonel Dudley for daring courage in the
Alfred T. Holt, Assistant Surgeon Thrtie,h Massschu.
sets, for humane courage taking his back, undcf
hot fire, the wounded soldiers As they fell.
gaany dashng into the smoke OF the enemy's musket.
ry, bringing of caisson left by Manning's battery.
The gallant ofncer and admirable soldier. Captain E-
gene Kelly, Of Company lhrtieth Massachusetts, who
ordered TO depoy his brave and active company of
Zouaves skirmshsrs the right and in the perform
ance Of this duty fell bravely at their head
Lieutenant w. H. Gardner, Company x, Thirteth
Massachusetts, who fell wounded severely but entreated
not TO be taken from the aed until the battle should be
ended.
Color Sergeant Brooks, Company c, Thirtieth Massa-
ehusetts and Color Corporal Rogers Company X Threth
Massachusetts, who lost his left Both behaved ad
mrably during tho entire engagement
Private Mckenzie. Company b, Thrtieh Massachusetts,,
who though wounded, with the bullet stn his body
mainod duty throughout the engagement and is
at his post.
First Sergeant John Haley Company r. Thr.ieh Massa-
chusets, commanded his company bravery and well in
the necessary absence of his line officers.
Captain James Grimsey, Company B, Twenty first
Indiana, who commanded the regiment after Colonel
Keith wounded foI his gallant behavior In following
up the battle TO its complete success.
Adutant Matthew A. Latham, Twenty first Indiana, in
stany killed while in the act Of waving his sword and
urging the 90 ;ecs 0f valor.
Lieut. charles ~ Soeley, Orderly Sergeant John A. 30
vngtop, Corporal Isaac Knieh; and private Henry T
Bachelor, MI o. company 4. Twentykst Indiana, who
Killed instantly, while brayely contcstns the ground
Captain NoNleit, Twenty drs, Indiana detailing men
from hs company to assist in working the gums ~ the
Sixth Massachusetts battery after the eunners dis
abed FOR his supporting Lieut. Carrulh and his battery,
Lieut. Brown ~ the Twenty first Indiana, ding
a battery improvsed from his reg nent FOR the ccelt
manner II which he handed thc guns lie deserves pro
moiion 70 4 battery
Capt Charles r. Clark acting Lieutenant Colonel Sixth
Michigan regiment prevented tile enemy from Ranking
right, bringing his command AZ the critical moment
10 the support OF Minis battery
Lieut. Howell 90 Il, Sixth Michigan, and Lieut., A. r.
Ralph actirg adiutant, for ntrepidity.
Capt. Spitzen. sixth Michigan, in command Of the com
pany Of pcLcis, who handsomely held IN check the enc
The fearless conduct of Lieut. Howell Co. r. and Ser
reant Thayer, Co. a. sixth Michigan regiment after they
were wounded. in supporting Lieut. Browns battery.
Capt SOule and iaaut Eassctt Co ], Sixth Mic chgaD
skrmshcrs wounded, deserve special notice for the
stcadncss Of their command. which lost heavily IN killed
aud wounded.
Major Blclmorc and Adjutant J. II Mc,calfe, OF the
Fourteenth Maine, wounded while noby dschargng their
duty
Capt. French Company K, Fourteenth Maine, who was
terribly wounded while leading bis mon to one OF the
finest charges OF the battle II is sorrowul indeed TO
add that by the accident TO the steamer Nbitenan be
drowned
second sergeant j. " seavy Company0
Corporal Bminster, Company -.
Private Prcblc, Company r.
Second Sergeant SNOW, Company D.
Private A. Blaekman, Comnagy Y.
All Of the Fourteenth Maine, and are commended FOR
rare bravery.
Acting Ordnance Sergeant Long
Quariermaser Sergeant Gardner, and
Cominssary Sergeant Jackman,
AL o the Fourteenth Maine, and all Of whom borrowed
guns aud entered the ranks at the Of the
action.
Captain Cnas. II. Manning Fourth Massachusetts bat
terry who fought his battery admirably and established
his reputation as commander.
John Donaghue Fourth Massachusetts battery who
brought cd from the camp of the seventh Vermont
giinent thor colors the time of their retreat
Private John r. Duice Fourth Massachusetts, battery;
priy.te l.aph o. Rowiey Of Magees cavalry, who, TO-
gether, into The field. htched horses battery
wagon Of the Sixth Massachusetts, battery and brought IL
off under the fre OF the enemy.
Lieut.. Allyn, who had two horses shot under him;
Lieut. Frank Bruce Orderly Sergeant Baker, Sergeant
Watchter Corporal Wood and private George Andrews,
all OF the sixth battery for especial brave
ry, ralantrv and good conduct.
Sergeant Cheever and priva,es Tyler Shields Cogs
ton, OF Minis battery. for the skill and bravery with
which they worked one OF their guns
Capt $ W. sawyer. of Company II, Ninth Connecticut,
for his daring reconnaissance on the morning OF the 9th
during which be found and secured three OF the enemys
By order OF Major Gen.ral BUTLER
X. :. DAVIS, Captain and A. a. A. General
The reeimcnt OF colorcd freemen (Natve Guard),
authorized by General Batter is progressing finely,
will probably be full n few days, and second one will
also soon BE- ready. Lieutenant Colonel S stafford,
late Deputy Proves, Marshal and Sheriff New orleans
j. 10 be the colonel commanding the First regiment
tive Guard The other field officers not yet decided
upon Colonel stafford is New York lawyer was q
strong Breckenridge in 1900 went out lieutenant
colonel Of the original Ellsworth Fire Zouaves and
signed that Office for position General Butler stat
He Of unquestionable courage, perfect ndepen-
dence Of the opinions Of others when he thinks he right
and Of excellent military ability and energy. The best
evidence Of his courage is his accepting The
mand Of this regiment.
On Friday James syme, one OF the most prominent
druggists in New Orleans, and Of his clerks named
Henderson, were the latter fort sentenced to
hard labor with ball and chain for the term Of three
years. Ever since we have been here they have
been shipping qunine, morphine aud cbloroorm 20
up, ac aays since sha, poib,nn more
Suspicion could be fastened them but last Thursday
they shipped large quantity OF the above articles and
other medicines packed in barrels, with upper layer
of crackers. They shipped in the cf d. g.
Duncan. the private secretary Mayer Monroe, who
confined with Monroe for some time al Fort Jackson
duncan had purchased the goods of Syme He has
euded the search Of officers but strenuous efforts
being made to catch him, and when caught he viii be
punished to the extreme limit of the law.
The medicines discovered by bottle d quinne,
which slowed through bole in the side Of one Of the
barrels
On examination Of syme and Henderson the most rascally
Of treason double dealing and lying shown and
proved.
The property Of syme immediately seincd and
nscated His store, with its immense stock Of valuable
drugs and medicines Was turned over 70 Dr. Mccormick
the Medical Director for the benefit of the hospital
A few days ago Mr.. Pclie, exCity Surveyor, was
brought before General Butler for the following offence
Just before the old Fiuance Committee Of this city
out of Office they allowed claim OF three thousand
dollars in favor OF pelie as Commissioner on public
Lands which he claimed 70 have proved IN belong
10 the city The money given him by the rebel
inttee Just crafty their desire 70 place funds In the
hands of sccesh friends opposed 70 the national
authorities On learning the facts Gen. Butler had Pelie
arrested, and sent him TO Fort pickens until he shall
punshee such frauds. A few days before this he dis
covered that certain members OF the Common Council,
among whom was Gerard Stith, former Mayor OF New
Orleans who had been made trustees OF the McIorough
legacy for orphans. bad given very large sum Of this