The New York herald., 1862-10-01
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Oar Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept 20, 1862.
Little No Excitement at Old Point-Where Is the Aerrf
mac'--Promotion of Sageons--7he Rebel Dash INTO
Willtamsbmg-TIaI of Major Wilson, Of Pennsylvania,
for Verdict, "Noi Gaihy'-He Resxsns TO
HIS Command, de-, dc.
Beyond little excitement caused occasionally by the
departure and arrival Of flag Of truce and through
which manage to hear something of occurrences in
Dixie nothing whatever ranspies at this point worthy
Of record.
The Steamer Metamora which left here on Saturday
evening for Aikens Landing for the purpose OF trans
porting three 'seceshers to Richmond in charge Of
Captain W. N 8. Sanders Company F, Third New York
infantry, accompanied by Assistant Surgeon Leonard NJ
johnson, of the regiment returned to this place
this morning, bringing back number of ladies and
gentlemen who were allowed to come North by the
rebels The news from Richmond is unmportant The
bugbear Merrimac Is still in atu Qo and not expected
to make her promised advent among shipping very
soon.
This morning Colonel D. 7. Van Buren,, Assistant
Adutant General, received a notification from
Surgeon General ]. Oakley yanderpool, OF New
York State, Of the promotion Of Assistant Surgeon
J. j. Van Rensselaer, OF the Third regiment New York
Volunteers, Colonel s. NJ. Alvord. to Surgeon Of
the Ninety-eighth regiment New York Volunteers.
Vt.
ment since its formation, and is at present the Oldest
assistant surgeon in commission from the State The
regrets his leaving. Dr. Leonard M johnson, Second
Assistant Surgeon OF the Third regiment has been pro-
noted TO the vacancy caused BY Dr. Van Kensseaer's
promotion
It will be remembered that about ths 9sh instant the
enemy made dash into Williamsburg, at which place
were stationed q detachment OF the Fifth fennsyl
vania cavalry. The Colonel David Campbel, number
OF his officers and prvates were taken prisoners and sent
aud so x
actly like heroes, MajoreJ P.Wlson was charged with
cowardce in the face Of the enemy and placed under
arrest Maj Gen Dix appointed competent court, over
which Major General John Peck presided There were
three charges preferred against MAJOR Wilson, to Wit
L. Misbehavior before the enemy.
Q Speaking words inducing others to misbehave them
selves before the enemy and 10 run away and to shame
fully abandon the post which he or they were
to defend
g. Cowardicc
The usual amount OF pecihcatons annexed to
these charges and the court in session four or FIVE
days trying the above allegations
The accused pleaded "Not Guilty., and the following Is
the
FINDING OF THE COURT.
Upon careful consideration the Court finds the accused
Major Jacob p. Wilson, Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer
cavalry Not Guilty. Of each and all Of the charges and
specifications, and, therefore, acqus him.
and he findings Of The Court gives the following elabo
rate opinion thereon and the order to Major Wilson to re-
sumo his sword:--
Major Wilson VIII resume his sword and return to duty
when Is sSargss
di;Slaesial e The regiment. 70 which he be
perer 10 10 ours i The commandhg olcer had iu notice
the INTENDED a sRos Mqssr his Mors sa
msnd given although Of the officers and men
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was partially des oyed they We're not rallied until the
and discipline utterly dscredtaSs % the Pr.
rmen e,e R his @
It's character s eacea ny woer conan n le dse G o. ne
"s Ing The Court IN acaains Major charge
be rroast befors another on
misconaact and If j. Is not thought advisable to % So Is
vCfa e s%ss IN S o n
John j. Peck s PRESIDENT Is dissolved 49, n,x
Busrs Assistant Adiuans denersi
Oincai-CnAs. TsarLK DIX. Major and Aid.de- Camp.
Tho steamboat Cancnicus arrived this morning, with
the Hundred and New York regiment.
The regiment is full, and is fine body OF men, They 60
to Suffolk to day.
Three hundred patients left the Chesapeake Hospital
day, for NewYork.
An army officer from Suffolk this afternoon reports
all quiet that neghbOrhood and says that immed
ate attack from the rebels anticipated present
Statement or o ParOled Union Prisoner.
Captain W. W. Bush, Of the Twentyeighth New York
Volunteers paro.ed prisoner from Richmond, called
the HERALD Office yesterday. He wounded and cap
tured the battle of Cedar Mountain in August last His
regiment boro the brunt OF the battle and pretty
Twenty eighth New York opposed entire rebel brigade,
consisting Of two Irish regiments and Alabama reg
ment under the command Of General Charles s. Wnder
The Twenty eighth surrounded all sides, and
nearly all those who kept their places in line Of battle
were either killed, wounded taken prisoners. II is
stated tho rebels continued killing tho Union soldiers
after they had surrendered, and with meciless hands
roughly handled wounded soldiers order to rob them
OF their personal effects The rebels gave troops
could whip every time" Captain Bush. when captured,
eagerly nterosaed by the rebels to learn whether
he had heard Of Je Davis proclamation in regard to
Popos officers. He replied that he had not;
but whether not it must have been all the same to
him-he would have retained his commission. The
Union wounded prisoners taken to spot in the
air, farmhouse, shelter could be Afforded
them, all available houseroom occupied by the
rebel wounded Capt Bush had the good fortune TO get
under tree, and furnished with common blanket
by his captors Among the rebel wounded Dr. Acton,
Of Maryland regiment He was under the impression
that troops killed their prisoners and apprehcn
sve that this might have been his fate IL he had fallen
into their hands, This impression removed
after its nhumanity and faacy had been proved Tho
day after the battle Capt Bush taken to Gen. IIs
headquarters, where order given for his removal
Rapidan station. He suffered very much the Jour-
ney from wounds and want Of necessares Of fe From
Rapdan he company with other prisoners, sent
Siaunton, and there placed in hospital. They
well treated there for five six days, when sum-
mariy Capt. Push placed in irons When asked why
lie subjected TO this rude and nhuman treatment he
was informed that IL by order OF Surgeon Hay. The
assistant rebel Surgeon Dr. Gray, who was witness TO
tho scene said such treatment decidedly wrong but
he had voice the subject. Capt. Bush struck by
this strange conduct asked his keepers why he thus
treated not knowing but for some little violation Of the
hospital discipline, unwittingly Committed he might
have incurred their dispeasure. He was informed that
IL was In compliance woh the orders Of President Davis
and not only he (Bush) In rons but all OF Popcs
officers who captured mt Cedar Mountain After
naming few days in the hospital at staunton Capt Bush
taken from thorc 10 the town jail and also to the
Provost Marshas At tho latter place the handouts
taken OF his hands, and with numerous fellow pri-
soners, he was placed in Jail In dark cell, ten
by six feet. There was but one little nper.
tirc In this cell by which tho inmates could
get air. and this being insufficient the air was fed aud
nauseous Captain Bush and his companions were kent
In this cell FOR y eight hours and from there they were