Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-03-03
For the Standard.
3srH n. G. REGIMENT,

3erH n. G. REGIMENT,
Near FREDERIcKsBURG, VA Feb. 20, 1868
Mn EDIroR :--It may be a matter of solicitude to
many persons to hear something from Zen. Penoers
brigade. Since the active campaign OF the summer
and autumn, which wound up with the grand drama
at Fredericksburg, December 18th, 1t has IAN IN
torpid or dormant state. Now and then it has been
agitated by the ANTICIPATED movements OF the enemy
but no change OF camps. The enemy has dlsap-
peared from the other side of the RaPPahannock.-.
All is quiet along the lines and the soldiers IN buoy
ant spirits good health, we'll clothed shod ana led
Indeed the army, especially A. p Hills DIVISION, is
in better condition than ever saw it Gen. Fender
and Hill are now in Richmond, according to report
called there by the authorities to consult and nego
tate for their promotion, which, If bestowed, VIII
be the reward of merit for it is generally CONCEDED
that no two Generals acquit themselves IN thelr re-
spectve commands with more credit and ability
than Fender and Hill. don't think there is regl-
ment in A. P Hills division but would be 10th to
part with him.
will revert to the event that called out this LETTER.
William A. Tomlin, private, company B. 3Sth n. Z.
regiment which was done yesterday the 23d. The
convict had been an enlisted soldier nearly twelve
months but had never done duty, being under guard
as q deserter. He one of those abandoned char
acters who could eVade the vigilance OF the civil OH
GERS, after the perpetration of henous crime, oy
change of locality a fegned name, u new avocaton,
or some other fraud. According 10 his own nara
tive, he was aged 90 years, had roamed over North
and South Carolina preacher, coPortenr, doctor,
pill seller &C, under ~ different names (too te-
dious to menton,) his true name being n. A. d.
Claunch, was born and partly raised at jamestown,
Guford County, N G., had married three wives,
all of whom are now living had murdered two men,
one of whom was his brother. Much of such matter
was developed on the trial, all Of which tended to
make the culprt fit example to expiate the crime
of which he was found guilty, and which the good
soldiers interest anu justice to our country so much
demanded.
Being found guilty of desertion and of inducing
others to do So by court martial sentence OF death
being, passed and confirmed, the day was appointed
for the execution in the presence of the brigade
Early Monday morning. the brigade, under the COM
mand of our excellent Col. w. j. Huke, WAS formed,
making three sides of paraelogram. The prisoner,
seemingly willing victim, was marched up 20
stake in the middle of the fourth side and being Sc
cured. the guard formed 10 steps inside the para
telegram, ;he prisoners back being towards them,
the commanding officer stepped back to the guard
and commanded, ready aim! fire! when the prts.
oner fell ieesS CORPSE pierced by ten minnie balls,
two of which went through his head. Considering
the snow was about foot deep, and the weather
was extremely cold, it was gloomy and sad spec
tacle conjecture the example will have happy
effect OH our troops.
Your ut. servant
SHORT GRABS.