New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-10

8. Infantry, and who had since then eluded aIl a.
forts to trace his whereabout. The information wa
conveyed to headquarters by one Of the officers 81
the Sd New-Hampshire VoIunteers-Capt. Maxwell
who at the time Of the alleged oense was men.
Der Of Sergt. Wades company.
The matter was subsequently referred TO Depart.
ment headquarters. On Monday last, Lieut.. Hug.
gns was sent for by the Provost Marshal, and lie
accusations OF his former comrade were read in bia
presence. The Lieutenant at once acknowledged
took of his coat, and ripped off his shoulderetrsps
He was subsequently placed in confinement, and Il
now in the Provost Marshals custody, awaiting Tia
action of the commanding officer Of the reglment
from which he deserted.
There are many palliating circumstances connected
with this sad affair. At the commencement Of tie
present Mr.. Huggns, or, as he must be here
after be known, Sergeant Wade, was among Il o
FIRST to turn his soldiery attainments over 10 his
country's service. by acting as drillmaster a
New York City, he contributed much to the eAic
ency OF several metropolitan regiments, and at
length connected himself with tho 47th az al
orderly sergeant. His merits were not long ia
securing his promotion, and in December, 1861, be-
was commissioned as lieutenant.
In the campaign on James Island last year hs
bore a conspicuous part, distinguishing himself b.
his personal bravery in a skirmish with the Rebel
forces on the 10Th Of June, and winning by his
gallantry and admirable tact, the good opinion Of
lis entire bri yade. Throughout bis connection With
the 47th he has borne an admirable character and
main.a aimed an envable reputation; and the disgrace
10 which he is subjected by the expose OF he error
Of the past not only shocks but grieyes the numerous
friends to whom, by soldierly abilities gallant cen,
duct, aud eminent social qualities, he had endesfed
himself. The offended majesty Of the army rgu.
atons is appeased; but the 47th loses one OF tle
best officers of which that regiment could 'Tas..
In view Of the fact that Sergeant WadeI Sess
efforts since the outbreak OF the Rebeliio ndve
been given to its suppression, we true. ~ . I'M
Excellencv the President will grant him al tnS
lenency which it ia his privilege to exerSe ~
matter Of go serious character. Now S' ~ -.
PARoLED-Captains Hudson ana Prouy, VI ,no
etb Conneccu, Regiment who were taken Pryrs ~n.s
,n ON he main land opposite Port Royal Ffy IN octoi
her last have been released on parole sna J;
were al Annapolis in charge Of about 0o' pu sooissA
They will doubtless be exchanged n ..,.
a REBEL RAID UPON DAwFUsKIE'[ny s,enals
made raid upon Dawiukis Island on Thursdr 4nt ioi me
purpose OF carrying of the negroes But one 'eaen-
Inc Pua.H in q small boat yesterday morning. . .
Communicable organization OF tle iet coutn
Carolina Volunteers been completed and se resimens
urued over by Gen. SaIton 10 the War DeRai 1n: ec'
ery of Kansas having been commissioned oy
its commander. The officers Of the st SCUM sonhs nave
received thei. commissions from Gen. SeItop. J
REsIGyArIoNs-The designations OF ID following
in this Department have been accepted ng the past
week; Capt s. J. Foster, 48th New York Fol1eers TsN
Lieut. j. Corey eth Connecticut Volunteers fcoIc LIEUT.
Jshn Armstrong g7th Pennsylvania Volunteers
A New PRoyosT-M ARsHAL-Ibe AT NeW-lors
Volunteers has been relieved from PovostGud da enS
hhs zone into Camp Lieut. Col Hal Of the winter rus
neer succeeds Van Brun az ProvorNaIsLS eIo
enters upon the duties Of his new position to-dy'