New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-25

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From Our Special Corespondent
HEADQUARTERS 81 DIvIION 9Th CoRrs
I Dec. ~, 1868.
as motioness army in Winter quarters tan be.
There is nothing transporting TO disturb the serene mo-
notony Of the daily routine Of camp life. The long trains
of ambulanccs neatly packed their blood stained
cushions are cold ard deserted, and their doors gape
for the reception Of the bleeding brave. No ragged
gaunt crowds Of Rebel prisoners sragge under guard
through our lines, route for the Old Capital or any
other Of Uncle Abrahams comfortable hotels in Wash
ington. No startling special order will now lend its
magic aid to ruo the unusual fmoothness Of this
tial sea- and thereby furnish food for inquisve quid
nuaes Beyond the constant departure and return Of
ofcere short leaves Of absence Io connection Is Oh
seryable
| EXECUTION OF TWO pEeERTERs.
One Of those thrilling tla; often occur III ell
well disciplined armies took place yesterday afternoon
between 3 and o'clock VIZ, a military execution.
Two unfortunate paid the severe penalty Of their
rash crime-desertion. Private John league, Co. A,
s,h Vermont aud Private - Blowers OF CO. b, I'd
Vermont REGIMENT having been tried before General
Court. Martial Of which Col. D. d. Bidvell 10Th New
York. and Major John Fryer, 43d New.York Voun'
tccrs were Presidents for desertion. and found guilty
every member Of the Court coseurring therein, we're
sentenced 20 be shot 70 death with musketry.
The doomed men. at 70 O'Clock, were conducted from
their quarters under military guard two amtn.
ances which we're In readiness to convey them 10 the
place Of execution. With hrM and steady military
step they marched 10 the srouaDces each Que taking
bis scat beside tie p'cc Pine coffin, into whose silent
empty chambers they we're so soon 10 enter. After a'
the prehminariee we've ar1anged the 2d Division och
Corps, commanded by Krig ten Howe took up Us lire
Of march preceded BY the excellent band belonging to
Gen. Nels Brigade The heavens were hung with
black clouds which seemed h. scow upon the tern
panorama oi In ard death passing beneath their shsd
ows, the toltmn notes Of the funeral dirge were
echoed rough the cherries, desolae valleys OF Viz
ginia. Az the nournfN caravan crauled slowly over
the tiltops the keen, piercing wind howed Pisoo1sy
adding 10 the agony OF the bitter hour. The
roads were very muddy, and all the elements
seemed at war with each' other, for while on nc
march f.v DROPS Of rain desoended to deepen the
pail The mufled beating Of the drum and the death
Totes OF the band broken only by the oH cadence
Of the martial column and the rambling OF tie iInbu'
lances broathless silence was maintained through
out the march. each soldier Appearing ~ realize The
terror Of the Amer march of mile agd hall
TIE division halted and formed in three sdes OF a
hollow square. The prisoners slighted. asd walked
within few feet Of the two new.iaade graves which
yawned at the side Of their collins The band ceased
and two plaiOons fifteen men in each, with loaded
muskets were drawn up in Ike ready at the given sig
nal TO open wide the portals Of the tomb Lieut. Col
Newton stone. Acting Assistant Inspector On Cen
Howes staff stepped frw ard the condemned prisoH
ers and asked them they had anything IN say 10 the
division. league said he had nothing to say. Flower
desired TO sec his brother but no was not present
Chaplain Mack Of the Sd Vermont. attended Blower.
and offered up most touching and fcrynt prayer io'
the soul Of The prisoner. Chaplain Hale of the jh
Vermont Regiment. rad portion cf the Episcopal
bpria service and administered spiritual consolation 10
league Everything being in readiness for the maj
scene the prisoners ordered 10 kneel on their
collins league who had manifested throughout the en-
tire ceremonies entire absence OF fear mixed with
stubborn independent recessnes fell heavily upon III
knees throwing his cap with VIOLENCE on the ground
and causing the empty coffin 10 echo With dull heavy
sound Blower looked around. and re- ing STAKE
driven into the ground his colin, he very s0ic
hung his cap upon IT, ard then knelt ON his conn po'h
Icurts facing their e1ecitioners The sluggish silence
was then disturbed by the h0arse word Of command-
Firei" 4 shudder passed through the ranks, a few
short struggles Of the dying and almost ere me smoke
OF the muskery had passed these thorghfess men
had surrendered up all indications OF life Inc dreary
waste all sides sirewn with The decnyhg csreae' oil
lhor,es and mules inerminglcd with the skeletons Of
animals whose bones lay IN little scattered pes bleach
ing IN the sun--cyefy surrounding Drcathed melhi.
choly and uniting formed vast sepnlcher. i should
state that the prisoners were not bndioded i penf
done only where request to that enecf Is maze D! 'h'
condemned.
| MARTINS BATrEEY.
II Is rumOred that Martins Battery, formerly Ayrer
Regulars will shortly be- ordered 10 proceed 10 Wash
ington d. c. for the purpose Of recognizing and re
fitting This Battery has great deal Of hard ser
vice in The numerous campaigns Of this army and no
battery stands higher in reputation for efficiency ana
lbIaycy
SOLDIERS RE-ESLIHTISG.
Large numbers Of veterans are now recnlsting IN
the veteran regiments ior three ycnra undtr thc pro
visions Of Tie recent order guaranteeing them thirty
dave 'nrlough and generous hOnnfy. One thousand
ak hundred and evenly have volunteered Ior this
enlistment ia Gen. Howes "a DIVISION. 9th corps.
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