New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-13
TO the Associated Pref" ..,
W,sHISGros, Saturday, Jan. H. 1861
ARRIVAL or A RELEASED PRISONER FROM
CHARLESTON.

TO the Associated Pref"
ARRIVAL or a RELEASED PRISONER FROM
CHARLESTON.
Capt. j. w. Sprague Of Company L, 9TH Ohio
Regiment, the frst prisoner returned from Charles
ton, 5. c., arrived here yesterday evening, having
been exchanged for "A prisoner taken ut liaHera-.
lie was CAPTURED August II near Big Birch, West
ern Virginia by detachment OF Wises rebel cavalry
under Col. CrogLam He was accommodating with
only two dragons when taken. Capt Sprague was
carried 10 Richmond, where he remained until Sep
tember 10, when he wac transferred to Charleston
with ooc hundred and Gfty-three officers aud men,
The number was augmented by prioners from sea-
among whom were Capt. Morrill, and crew, wrecked
in the Osceoa, and Capt. Dickinson captured by the
priya,eer Sally. Three prisoners died in Charleston
On January | the prisoners were transferred to Co.
lumbia, $. c., fear being entertained that The city
would be taken by the Unionists. great panic was
created by the capture Of Port Royal, and the sur
render Of Mason and Sidell was received with bowls
of diraproinied rage. The publication Of the sur
render ia the Charleston papers was suIQretsei uht
four days after it was known by the prisoners
through their guard The officers lived on jail fare,
in dirty jails and were treated with no consden'
lion. They have been generally healthy in Colum'
bia where the air and water are pure. Troops were
rayng io the defense of Charleston. The prisoners
met Cahouns battery, eight field pieces and two
howiizer-. between Charleston and Columbia. Gov.
Wise il in command of force at Pamlleo Sound.
Capt, Spras ne saysif Col. Corcorn co1ld have been
Al liberty in Charleston, he could have rai,edan Irish
regiment ior tie Unicn in iweny-four lours. When
he arrived at Norfolk be was put on parole, and says
but lit,lo respecting that place. excepting that II
.,eued well filed with troops. IIevistd the Presi-
dent and Gen Mcclellan to-day. After visit to his
family, be will return to his regiment, Of which be
il senior captain.
GEN. MEAGHrR AND TIE IRISH BRIGADE-pRo-
POSED IRISH DIVISION FOR GEN. SHIELDS.
GEN Thomas Francis Meagher went across the
Potomac into Virginia this afternoon. and pitched bis
ten, in the oucampmen; OF the ir.sh Brigade, Of
which he j. the commander He WA warmly wei
coined by his numerous friends and admirers in the
regimeni. nposing the brigade. Col. Nugent Of
the .gth Ia, been Acting Brgadier.Genen since the
brigade Joined Gen. Summers division. Gen.
Neagher was indispored a. assume command until
his apponfment shall have been confirmed by the
Senate. A speedy confirmation, however, il now
beyond peradyenlure and the brigade is greatly
in need Of n permanen, commander, Gen. Meagher
as zone over to mingle with his counirymen, and to
inspire them by bis presence and attention.
Il il said ,ha, there ID in contemla tion the organi-
zaon Of a grand division Of tie army OF the Polo-
mac 10 be- compo-ed Of freshmen, 1000 or 1000 IN
number. with Gen Meagher Col Mugan Of Lex
ington fame. Col. Cass Of the 9th Massachusetts,
n r,l he he
CAPTIVITY. ar the Brigadior. Gen. Shields 10 to be
the Maor-Genera. The project has met the ap-
prevail Of many Of our regular army otiicers high IN
command.
In accordance with An invitation extended by Gen.
Mencher aud other oiiicen in the brigade, Gen.
Shields will Writ the camp some TINE next week.
Arrangements will be made TO give HIM brilliant
recertion The relations existing between Genr.
n ieds and Moaghor are Of the most cordial eharac-
ter.
REPORTED CONDITION or TIE REBEL FORCES
IN VIRGINIA.
A rebel de-erter came ia to-day 10 Gen. Hancock
Headquarters. He gives an interesting Statement! OF
The condition and intentions Of the rebel foTees lie
says tbey are poorly fed, worse clothed and worse
pad that the discomfort Of the troops is daily IN
only through the false representations and threats OF
the officers that regiments are kept from disoahdhg'
The enemy, he alleges will not attack NJ. but base
their only hope Of in our advancing against
them and tina, in this expectation they are patiently
keeping in the rear Of their MANASSAS lortiheaIioDs
the sixry-SIxrm REGIMENT IN VIRGINIA.
The Goth Regiment Of New-York told 9TH Mlliila),
under Col. Pinckney--who IL well known in New
York Chy-is now posted on picket duty near
Springfield . miles from Alexandria, VA. on
Tuesday, beride other prisoners, eight eontraoand
rnpilives came n-.he irBs that have appeared On
hi, station. Six os them comprised whole family
who had been 10 foolish ~ to leave " Contehithe"
Cottage" about Gieen miles away the nsht
before, preieiring the unknown experiences Oh
Freedom 10 the rule of one Dame Wilc0xton, who
prded over their dcstuies. They were passed in 10
the h.adauatters "A Gen. Heintzenan, under guard,
and will probably furnish valuable iniorin"'ioh'
Nothing can exceed the enthusiasm OF the troops Oh
this post. The regiment i'd under the command OF =
colonel IN whom all have an enthusiastic confidence
! IN n true military commander, unden'andinB Al-
business and dschaTgng II without p'e'e'~Noi"
Nothing remain, to be desired but chance WIN
the enemy. No attempt has been made to provide
Winter quarters. but all willingly accept .ho hard
shin Of tents in Winter the pledge oil active duty
W,snINGroS. Jan. u. i3s,
! THE ESCAPE OP THE PENSACOLA.
The .aie departure OF the Per4sacola is genera
sulec, OF cou.ratulIiion. 70 ii is known tho FtVei