The New York herald., 1862-04-22

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nom tho somnonest holdisr up, showing the lsas
desire to osnd annoy any One Of the latest i'm
provemsnts is tho commencement Of the rebuilding o
the railroad bridge that the rebels uselessy and wan
tony destroyed. The proper parties have taken hold o.
H. and shall have complete railroad commun
catonrom Beaufort Goldsborough a. that place must
N course Of tme, fall into d. hands
visited the chief hospital here yesterday to see how
brave fellows getting and happy TO have
IL my power say that, owing 70 the kind attention
they receiving from the surgeons and nurses,
these buildings will be empty. The in the
best Of spirits, and are supplied with everything that
they DESIRE with the exception Of the presence OF
their friends and relations. Dr. Page, the Sanitary In
spector has opened very neat little reading room in
the town for the Of those who convasscent 1t
10 well stocked and well patronxed.
The troops have been blessed with the presence Of
number Of paymasters, and the consequence is that
the once Of Adams Express Company has been
crowded BY the men, all anxious TO send home TO their
families such portions Of their pay they could spare
Many Of them left themselves but few cents, IN their
desire 10 send assistance to the loved ones at home
Such generosity must meet its reward whether in this
sphere in the next To give an idea Of its extent
may state that the express company sent home by the
st mail 800 money parcels the total amount contained
them being nearly $460O 900. These figures speak well
Tor the men, and show that their money not wasted
by the way.
some Of the people Of this town were 10 suddenly
return now think they would be rather surprised at
the business look that the town has assumed since they
left it, Such number Of fine vessels, and such quan
tity Of stores &c. never before greeted their eyes a.
though Newbern was always quite business place.
Nothing Of importance has been heard from Beaufort
Fort Macon but expect almost hourly to hear that
she ball has opened, and that Fort Macon is ours.
NEwBERN, April Is, 1852
A Private Of tie nOsty Massachusetts Regiment Drum
mod Out for Cos0ardics-Cdpturs Of Eighty Rebels
EHsaoah CITY, de-, dc.
h consequence Of delay in the mall am enabled TO
odd few interesting facts to my letter Of the 14h
A circumstance occurred here yesterday morning,
perhaps the most impressive in small way that the
people hereabous have ever witnessed and trust that
they may never have an opportunity again Of seeing
such sight except in their army, whore there
ample scope for such things Patrick Cronan, private
Of the Twenty fifth Massachusetts, regiment drum
med Of the United States service. Tho following
che details Of the affair AT the time Of tho landing of
The troops At Slocums creek this Cronan hid himself
and not seen for many days after. He had NO OK
cuss 70 oer and he court martiaed for cowardce
Al the trial he found guilty and sentenced TO be
aned in jail for period and then to be drummed out
Il the service The latter part Of the sentence
Vas sxeCutsd yesterday morning. The regiment
was drawn up in front Of the Provost Aarshas Office
end Cronan, with his head closely shaven, marched
cut and his sentence read to him. He then marched
up and down the nes with largo pacard attached 70
bis back which, in large letters displayed the
word Coward" Two drummsrs preceded him, and II
shsr side Of him were two Of his late comrades, with
arms reversed while, bringing up the rear, were tive
18th hav rhavea Horun a on;c
sure that nDsd you with pity and At the sane time
hatred oe The man. He marched through the prnc
pal streets follewed BY crowd Of spssators
tai back 70 jail He has always bssn very
bad character, and pdsd himself hs quarslsons pre-
ps0siies, but had not the courage 70 fsce battle His
ssrrib disgrace did not appear 70 opprsss him 10 che
ieast Such thing this must have good effect upon
lhe citizens and explain Why they are defeated upon
every side, when they the way treat towards in
lhs United States service.
We are continually having small expeditions starting
from here secret service Of which, Of say
but tle but had that is past and there can
b no possible harm In relating it, taking into consdsra
zion ts signal The party left Roanoke Island
and proceeded 70 Elizabeth City, with force Of Eve hun
Ared men, consisting Of two companies Of the Hawkins
zOuaves and three the Sixth New Hampshire regiment
They landed, and had not been for accident would
have taken large number Of rebel soldiers prisoners
but as it was they captured some eighty four, and
brought them away. Were the towns worth holding il
would be very easy for people to do So but they
say in your city. "t would not pay"
Although We somewhat wound up In ourselves out
this region, still watch with the greatest interest
the dongs Of the division; and need scarcely say that
the late glorious victories have had this eject to
make still add fresh Iaures 10 those
We have already won.
Our Beaufort Correspondence.
BEAUFORT, N. c., April 13, 1862
Dsetions from Fort kaoon-Rumor of the Dcsetion Of
Colonel WAas-Hs Illness and Disa6sction of the Rebels
Under HIS Command-Brisk Engagement Of the FiftA
RhNde Island Regiment and Of Blockading Vesss
scstA the Reoels-Ldter Found on Rebel, de-
On Wednesday last it reported throughout this vi
enity that Colonel White the commanding officer Of Fsrs
Macon had attempted to desert from the fort but was
ared upon and brought back by his The rumor
had its origin in some firing which twas heard the
walls Of the fort but IL Of obtains credence
On the following Thursday night lieutenant and
eight deserted from the fort and coming within our
lines gave themselves up prisoners They had hear
Ing before General Parks and stated that Colonel Whit
(who, BY the way, b the Magrudsr Of North Carolina1
had taken III with Of his usual nts and the
garrison now charge Of the second officer In COM
and (one Of the capsans Considerable dissnecton ex
istsd and . great number Of the men were desirous