, 1863-03-14

Tho Oath of A1Ieg}nncc--A New Brsr-
adler-.WoctalityL List, Etc, Etc,

Tho Oath of A1Ieg5hncG--A New Rr{r-
adier--m octal'ty List, Etc, Etc.
Matters Mt Camp Douglas remain compara.
tively unchanged. The pleasant spring wca-
ther of yesterday brought all the men-both
fede1als and rebuilt, who were we'll enough
to be out, into the open uir. The scccsh were
out summing themselves, and discussing the
merits OF tho oath Of allegiance under which
one hundred md s;xty-fonr Of their number
nase been set at 1argc recently. They still
throng the Head Quarters, eager to take It.
the Times to tie contrry, Notwithstanding
and many whose interests and whose families
are in the interior ofrebeldom arc refused the
oath. AL who give satisfactory evidence of
their loyalty, md whose friends reside at tho
North, or who have no inclination to return
South, arc allowed to take tho oath.
Liberal supplies OF clothing hare been re-
'ceived from Kentucky, and were inspected
yesterday, for distribution to-day, among the
rebel prisoners. The articles Of wearing ap-
parcl are all first class army goods, but of
different colors from any worn by our soldiers.
dray load Of clothing, bedding and sanitary
stores was received yesterday, for the rebel
prisoners, contributed by citizens Of Chicago,
and after being carefully examined, we're dis
tributcd as directed. \ ;
Col. Geo. j. Stannard Of the 9th Vermont.
was serenadcd By his regiment on Thursday
evening, congratulatory Of his confirmation
ns Brigadier General Gen. staunard re-
piled that the first intimation he lad of his
promotion, was dispatch from Washington
congratulating him, and stating that be had
been both nominated and confirmed Brica-
der General on the 10Th inst.-that the pro.
motion had not been sought By him, and WIS
quite unexpected. Gen. Stannard was Lien.
tenant Colonel Of the I'd Vermont volunteers:
and In the several battles in which he has
been engaged has distinguished himself for
his gallantry and bravery, and was highly
complimented by the Commanding Generals.
Thus 1t will be seen, we now hare two Brics-
dicr Generals at Camp Douglas.
Yesterday afternoon the Parade Square pre-
sented an interesting spectacle. Gen. Stan
nard had his :regimcnt out Oh battalion drill.
and Capt. Phillips and Lieut.. Stephenson
were drilling the boys in the use Of their Bat
tery, just received. The 9th Vermont are not
as t'rusty" as one would expect to find those
who have so long been ont Of practice; and
the boys Of the Battery are beginning to han
die themselves and their guns, like old expc-
rienced gnnners. Capt. Phillips uow has his
equipment complete for the battery, with the
exception Of the motive power The ITO
horses required, are being purchased
by Captain Potter, us fast as he can
secure those suitable for the service. a few
more good men would be added to the Bat
terry If they apply soon; and We advise those
Who fear the draft, to "fal1 inn with Can't,
Phillips. This is desirable branch of the
service, and Capt. P. is IN experienced officer
and gentleman.
The number Of deaths among the rebel
prisoners since our last report, is ninety-ninc.
Sickness is now rather on the decrease.
The following named Confederate prison
ers have taken the oath Of allegiance since
our last report, ind are now at large:
l.. D.Starkey, @. 18th Texas cav, Jas. Walker, G.
18Th do; He1ben Wright, B: 18th do; Theodore
RaI'iR Rx 1sh Tenn 8 Gso Thompson G. 9Th
JEo: Hugh. !. 18th Texas cav; Vermont Brumfcid,
q io. "a eav; 1ts; & Wright E, toth Texas W a p
DO H. Il T. affas Te5a1 no a F1 1sth
14th Tenn; Philip plnnmer, E, Morgan's cav;
Noble Cruise, E, 10th Texas cay a. j. Mani, G,
15t3 do: Parton Smith, T. 18th do; Lewis FRY. G,
=: q. Todd G. 479h Tcnn: YIN: Worreu. F, 12ttlii
Ta Ienn LEV Lew's n Hardy. D Weodworths Ky cax;
H Hugh b5oek, 1oth Texas; tno: Gllnn. @, Sd Ark;
Wesley ~ Mcsdows, u, 6tn ky;: Jno. R: Pope, 3, 6th
Wcods. 18th Texas: Thos. I Keeaey III i5%! TsA A.
os; Tioe. E. SeaSo, G, 18th Texas: j. Il. Thoma-
st ar re- :; Grimes ne 6at Tszas Gso " Frazier
M aew Hoe g. h Tcass o'mss 5sss ei afna
a, Grimes' hat, Texas; John FieIl, b. Sth KT.,
AI..rsen Brown, E: 10th Texas: Wmi. r Har1isss,
Il a sheman hkensk z 5 ! Ts5ss TSss cn A 1st Tsna sm
ID Ky. cav: G: II: Williamson, c. Woodnod's Ky.
f2yRalryi; Rh;,i.,t y Il sEe:s 4 10th ky cavalry w@
Gb1;s1s" =: 1f;3 1Sie Iexas casalFy; Thomas j.
e, 18th Texas cavalry Jno. u. Lentz, B. 18th
xa Ye1as caTalny: Simeon 2 N Brown e 10th Texas
10th Ark; ". 4. Wheeler. x, Texas -. @'' '''
Up to the present time tho oath Of allegi-
ancc has been administered to one hundred
and sixty -four Confedesates.
Grand Rul1y of Union Men,
4 meeting Of the Young Mems Union
Working Club will be held ut Lower Bryan
Hall, Saturday evening, March 14th. It is
hoped that all ward meetings will udjourn to
this meeting, as the object is to organize the
Union men of this city, without regard to
former political opinions, to elect true and
relable Union men TO I'LL the various Offices
of1be coming election.
Let all come. Speeches will be made By
F. A. Eastman, Caspar Butz, 4. c. Hesing,
Z. Brcntano, E. G. Larned, ]. D. Ward, Dr..
Ernst Schmidt, Elliott Anthony and others.
By order,
F. 4. EASTMAN, President.
CLARK GE1B, Secretary.