The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-19
Escape Of -Four Union Prisoners from
The Rebel Lines.
Lees Army Reported EvaCuatfns
Virginia.
Execution Of . Deserter from the
Union Army.

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fired. and bands thumped and footed. until tbs
gossips OF Old Point had for well authenticated fact
that the President, propria persona. hand.
Much surprise manifested when II was discovered
who the visitor really Accompanied by Major Gene
Foster and staff he proceeded to Norfolk pleasure
visit, returning, the blowing OF steam whistles In.
formed me, st nine O'Clock last evening. What the OBJ
jet Of this visit may be not qualified TO state
whether be simply Of pleasure or for the furherance
of some new visionary scheme Tor the better conduct Of
the Governor Andrew to be. believe, the guest
of General Foster during his stay.
ARRIVALS IRON BILLIE nx.
Yesterday four men, in the rough uniforms Of rebel
soldiers, arrived the fortress from Newports News
They proved 10 be four OF owA men, who had thus
disguised themselves facilitate their escape They
captured the 18th Of July last the st terrific
charge OF troops Fort Wagner. Three Of them be-
long to she Seventh Connecticut regiment They repro
their sunerings during their weary journey toward
their freedom - terrible How their escape made
not as yet known in deta but they are held for rigid
examination They left tho evening Of the 9th Of Sep
TENDER, without being perceived molested In any
manner
fRooPs
They state that for time past trains to the mum.
Der Of four i've per day been running troops
through Richmond South The very day that they took
their unceremonious departure the city was "llum
mated" with camp fires and crowded with troops, oil
doubtless being hurried on toward Charleston.
foRTnicAnoKe or pnERssuRG
they state to be quito formidable They passed three
lines OF these and inersred WITH doubtless on
account of their uniforms Though they successful
In their bold undertaking they did lack hairbreadtn
and persistent pursuit Beyond the rebel lines and
the neutra, ground between the contestants they
were In danger Of capture than In the very midst
Of their enemies for their uniforms which had been
bere passport and safeguard, became the most likely
means Of their betrayal back to captivity.
REBEL DEVICES IHn CAPTURE oy DEszsIKRs
rendered the position very ticklish Men
engaged specially by the rebel government the appre
hension Of such Of their victims may have taken
French leave and the farmers roundabout combine for
same purpose Although this brave little party was
fully aware OF these dangers and difficulties, hunger
finally forced them 20 stop house for food
ing Unfortunately this happened to be the rendezvous
REml GOVERNMENT DEIscrrE
whom above all things they would have chosen to have
avoided 10 lieu Of having their wishes sratired they
short claimed them az deserters from the rebel army
They NOT long In taking to their heels after this
chapter In the history OF their misfortunes had been
opened. vigorous pursuit made by several armed
men, assisted by b!oodhounds, who were immediately
pat their track Weary to exhaustion they concealed
themselves after long race in slight furrow In the
earth The dogs messed their scent this spot, and
were called or by their master and put nov track
chance in the world and soon t6ereafser reached our
lines, 10 Aie their tale Of dangers, daring deeds and
fortunate escapes moro romantic than romance ITSELF
TIVE NASJU oyTHx WEN
Sergeant h. A. Hall, Sew enth Connecticut Volunteers
Everett Bailey, seventh Connecticut Volunteers.
Thaddeus r. Butler. Seventh Connecticut Volunteers
Sylvester H. thompson First Fast Tennessee Volunteers
EXECUTION o. 4 DEBsRrn
from the Eleventh Pennsyivsnia cavalry. named Grimm,
John Thomas Barnett on yesterday In accord
apcc with general order. Tho troops who were 10 wit
ness the contamination o this Just indignation Of good
government against it's deceitfui and rsacherous
tschment chosen for the WORK OF shooting the criminal
Of MAJOR Bovey. the Provost Marshal Of that city. At
ten A. H. the prisoner taken from the city Jail OF
Norfolk by Major Bovsy. The culprit q weak and
frightened state We said nothing but very pale aud
tremolsd violently. 800 .,o,...o,
for med IN mournful srder First Major Bovey,
followed by the detachment q tho provost guard who
mee out the final punishment: then tho band,
the martial part life and drum1 only performing drge
After this came carriage with the chaplain OF the
Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry and the prisoner.
ZEE op yxycruoS
bad its face, drawn up in solemn though martial
ray the iolowing reglmsn,s-one Hundred and Forty.
Twenty first Connecticut Volunteers Colonel Duton
company Fifth J. Ausyivania cavalry Seventh New York
battery, Captain Regan. also two negro regiments.
erEr1Arons
or this solemn pageant Of death numbered sin hun.
dred, citizens aud officers and soldiers OF duty Carriages
were there IN any number and ous would have inclined
10 the idea thai j, scene Of bilsry some
like sport, instead Of the dreadful ending OF traitors
rar rHrosns IN POSITION
Barnett was now taken 70 the front Of his exscutoners
trembling, pale and evidently half frightened of his
ssnses Hs eyes we're bandaeed, and. after shaking
hands with MAJOR Bovey he took his seat upon his colin
All AS quiet As death. Not breath Of air seemed to
STIR All hushed and ready though not eager for the
fearful word that would end an errng life.
Last grsuEsr
% the prisOreT that MAJOR Bovey should give the
word 10 nre NO low that he the could not hear
Il. He also tooa the last moment a. hitting occasion 70
acknowledge his gum sud the ustpess Of MS sentence
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gwen Al half paAi eleven A. N. He Immediately
tumbled back over his CONN and died without struggle.
he was struck By seven bsis-tw3 through his heart
the ogalsr vein one the forehead aud the
other tree pierced his body The burial took place 10
rousr1 Field, just without the sodiers cemetery
The vaAt crowd dispersed In livery and fairly ubilant
holiday.
took place aat evsolrs Geyerner Andrew was there n
a. his glory, and smiled sweety on the sicky shadow Of
his Wanted mise hundred thousand
MORE pDBRrxm
have come INTO Soffelk this morning They generally
hail from North Carolina Their names are iolows:-
w. H. HArbsr sth North Carolina Volunteers, wounded
a. Fut Wagner received lur'oush to O. home Deserted
on FIRST opportunity
tllery.
NV vaughn, 20 Is, 10th North Carolina artillery
). NJ 1alpo,, On. v, 10Th North Carolina artillery
John Abrams, Go. h, 10th North Carolina artillery
There were stationed At Weldon when they left
MINORS
Deserving The whole stats Of Virginia 10 Join Bragg
Charleston reported, was shelled Tor three days aud
completely destroyed rnfs said 70 BE- communicated
BY parties direc, IRON Atlanta, Georgia
sUrL sysrsrHzfYs To RrrAn DAhsoys ~ auysnLA-
The following order explains Itself
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Husp<r.urRs, fGsrsIrI On VIRGINIA
Non oiS sept. IL, 1909.
II be ely ordered that Bartlett smith, ~ s,ebanlt
IerUer Thomas keeian, jobs Duifey, horaio
Comsick John Ewei, Martin Harris Charles Brock and
Brooke snail rebuild the Loudcn bridge within ten
days or they gill b. imprsoued, aud the bridge shall he
rebuilt from sales u Their personal property
ny command u brtgadie r General NAGIkE.
eyosav " yaassros Assistant Adutsnt .esevaL
FoSnws. Nossos rept IL Hee.
The Gag q truce boat New York arrived RON City
Poiu, Las, evening 10 charge o. Major NuIiord.
Music In the Park.
The psrx Commissioners announces that there will he
music at tns Psrk to-day Al four O'Clock 7. NJ, by rpe
Park BAND, andet the leadership ~ n " pod~orth,
weather permitting.