The New York herald., 1862-09-17
.aE RELEASED PRISONERS.
Over Five Thsusand Ualon Soldiers Arrived
from Richmond.


INST, Capt. James Mlward, Jr left here board Of the
steamer cannoncus Gag ship accompanied by several
other vessels 70 Akens Landing, flag Of truce Gene
raj Dix having received notice from the rebels that
number Of prisoners to be released parole. On
Friday, Major now Lieutenant Colonel Wm II. Ludlow
Inspector General Of Major General Dxs sta proceeded
10 Athens Landing, also accompanied by several YES
ses to perfect al necessary arrangements On the par
OF the re0es, Colonel Ludlow and Captain Ailward
Major Robert Onld Captain Montgomery and Captain
Peacock late Sergeant Major Of tho Ninth regiment New
York Volunteers (Hawkns Zouaves) having deserted
the enemy and obtaining commission IN that service
On Saturday morning the released prisoners commenced
TO arrive, and as fast as vessel was loaded Captain
Gward despatched the TO this place, and hence 70
Annapolis BY Sunday yesterday evening, the entire
number Of released prisoners embarked on board Of
eight steamers and had left varna The last Of the
sells arrived This morning Old Point The following is
list Of the vessels:Coazacoal Cahawba c. Wander
bit, Empire City, Commodore, Montreal New Brunswick
and Canonicns 6ag shp). On board Of the steamboat
Commodore three hundred and City sick anu
wounded soldiers In charge Of a surgeon
The complete list of paroed prisoners brought away by
Colonel Ludlow numbers five thousand hundred and
fifty Of prisoners Richmond who are unable 10
moye and these are all the prisoners the rebels have left
in their hands.
1t probable that all Of Popes oHiccss At present in
close confinement, viii shortly be exchanged il my in
formation, coming from q high source, is correct.
The batch Of prisoners thus reparced v doubtless
absolved from their pledge OF honor and allowed reon
their respective commands Colonel Ludlow took with
hun ample supply Of rations, and our half
famished stepped board Of the vessels at ths
Landing they were Dountully Supplied AID they grcedy
devonrod raions Nothing in the world sharpens
mans appetite more ,haD confinement in a Richmond
prison for lengthy period, and then forced march
about twelve miles under broilng sun a drenching
rain Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow and Ia itan Mllward
were OF course very busy in arranging al! the details
appefanng 10 the exchange OF prisoners and in truth
About miles varna the ground is eeva.
ten, from which the landing is panly visible. Over
this bill prisoners had 10 march 10 reach the place Of
emba kation. On gaining this emineDce our eiorons
liag, which w5s displayed fiom the mastheads OF tho
several vessels, was al once espied BY me r.
the "dear old flag" made the welkin ring h!
miles around The first words uttered stepping aboard
Of vessels were, now We win get plenty TO eat, il
dicatag their almost total abstinence from Wholesome
and sufficient food. However, the craving appetite Of
the brave fellows appeased, and in that
they seemed to forget the grievous wrongs srered
the bands Of an upuious foe but many noble fel
ow vowed TO avense his incarceration fcaruly as soon
as al opportunity offered itsel.
This afternoon Colonel Ludlow and Captain Millward
leave here for Washington with the list Of the released
prisoners aud lay facts before the department
relative to future movements Of released aud paroled
prisoners
The following is list Of their nanes--
OFFICERS RELEASED.
Allen Vim. T., Lieut., 1st New York Volunteers, Co. f.
Almond James, Lieut.. 9th Penisy ylvania, Co. G.
Boyd g., Capt, 9th New York, Go. A.
Beckwnh y: O., Lieutenant, s7th New York, Co. K.
BriscOe J. c. Lieutenant Engineer Gen. KcarDy's San.
Bixby p r., Adjutant, 9th New Hampshire
Ferry H. p, Lieutenont, 9th Now Jessey.
Brad, James H. Captan, Co q, Ioist New York
Bishop E. Captain, Go. H, I'd New Jersey.
atruthers A. f. Assistant Surgeon United States Army
Couscr J. G., Captain, 90. II, l05th Pennsy,vanis.
Campbell David, Colcnc 9th Peunsyl ania cavalry
rrsed ard captured.at Williamsburg Sept s.
CroDeiian Alfred, Lieut. Col 5th Penney vana cavalry.
Cnmminge J. r., Lieut. Co r, tth Pennsylvania cavalry
To1 wa1sn Co. D. 80 New S YOIt
Drought Chas r., Lieutenant. Aid-deCamp 70 General
Emerson f. NJ, Lieutenant Co. @, 9th New Hampshire.
Gerrish Goo a. Captain, LIST Battery.
heisser W. O., Major 9th pennsylvania cavalry
Hudson Adjutant Geo., s7th New York.
Hooker Lieutenant II. j.. Co. ], I'd New York.
Heiron Lieutenant Fl. O., Co. X, 10th New York State
Militia.
Jackson Lieutenant b c. Co. G, 4sth Pennsylvania.
Jones captain D. p, 90. a, Esd New York
Jonse Lieutenant N. NJ, Go. n, I'd New York cavalry
Johnston Lieutenant g., Co B. 3sth New York.
Judge Lieutenant John, Go. J, s7th New York.
Kns Capt l. G., Co G 10th Massachusetts,:
Ionic Captain Chas co. b. 9th Pennsylvania cavalry.
Lu6den Lieutenant s. d. Co X, 18th New York
Isycraa captain " H., Co. u, s7th New York.
Lasson Captain Jpo. ID. c., Co IL Tooth Pennsylvania
innard Lieutenant J. NJ, Aid dc Camp Gen. Birney.
Ncgk Lieutenant g. G.. 60. g. 1st Michigan.
Mclean Lieutenant C. d. Co. u, United States infantry
Mcconnell Captain T., Co II, 9th New York.
Uwen ~ B., Lieutenant, Co c, 57ih pennsylvania.
fiers,n &. T., Lieut.. Colonel. lst New York
Fendergaet r. IL. Lieutenant, Co. ID, 36th New York.
Pennington Harvey, Lieut., Co j. ID Maryland
seDihal Lcorod Captain, Co A, 9th Penn. cavalry.
Rollins c. A., Captain, 4th Maine
Shuller J. r., lieutenant, Go. J, sIth New York.
Stcner John, Lieutenant, Co X, 1st Michigan.
Shaw .ames G., Lieutenant Co c, 1st New York.
Tremaino G., Assistant Acting Acjuant Genera, to
Van vet George, Lieutenant, Co. H. 1o5th Pennsylvania
Webcck G., Captain, Co. r. I'd New York.
AppIncYAL NAMES
Luke Andrew, Adutant 1tL Indiana.
Pel j. a.. Captain, A, n. c 10 General burnside.
raymond John, Lieutenant, Co. 7, 5th New York.
lower J. NJ. Lieutenant, Co. H, 9th Pennsylvania.
Burrows H. Lieutenant, Co. A, 9th Michigan.
Hogend A !, Lieut. Colonel, 7ih Tennessee
Bowen A., Captain Co. d, 2sth New York.
Inasmuch as the documents containing the names Of
hse released very yonmIicus IL would take up an
entire page or moro OF the HERALD. No doubt many
brave fellow, heretofore reported as killed missing
viii turn NJ in this batch. AS these reach
Annapolis they viii be enabled 10 communicate with
ends, and assure them in pro pa persona, that they
"silll live"
], Is painful task all times for newspaper CORES
pobdel. 10 be compelled 10 reflect authorities but n
The case OF the prisoners just released the War Depart
deserves The severcst censurc that
can be bestowed. These prisoners might have been
obtained from Richmond more than week ago, ana
representations Of that kind made 10 the depart
meu;. The answer made to this appeal however,
hai there were no transports 10 be bad at that moment
send for bem and there the matter rested until
qaarcrmasers were ready TO send the boats up tie
Jar.es river.
ago. drew the OF the public In cor
respcndeuco wh tho south, under flag OF truce 90 the
fact hat private correspondent allowed 10 w SIS the
nee and that he privilege Of letter writing only
ended 70 prisoners North ard South. THIS order made
~ General Wool Last winter bas not been roscinded hy
General Dix aud the latter officer Goes intend 70
ap-orate the order.
Ma or Charles onrle Dix, ,Ad dc Camp ard Lieutenant
John A. Laflug, Abide Camp, constantly employed in
exam ming tie letters coming aud gotg by Gags of tuce.
and are kept constantly busy at this worg II must also
e. nderscod Nv letter writer's that their eiiusions must
not cover mTe than one Of paper and to the
sa'o ranspofts'o Of The mission FOR ConfcGo
rate postage must he slclosed.
hajor Noah w. Rrnyor Of he Eleventh rcnnsylvania
Las rendered hs resignation aud received an honorable
discharge Important business, Of a private nature,
compelled Na'or Rgnyon TO reign This clcer has been
" command ~ the ros NJ Ncwports News Tor nearly
five Months and that time has earued for himself the
esteem ui all Jnder lis command Tie vatanoy thus
tie Eleventh regiment Pennsylvania cavalry,
nandcd by Colonel Samuel p. spear, late OF the
Scccad United States Dragons will probably bc filed by
he selection Of Capt Robt y. Ward, OF Company d. Of
that regjneLt-a very elcieui and accomplished oilcer
IEn OF tho Efln Lem xlgAnia