The New York herald., 1863-10-29

tenements has been built Richmond since 1860 and In
been necessarily left in an uniinshed condition.
for want oI materials 20 carry them to
finish what they have already commenced What
will be the upshot OF this unlocked pressure remains
to be seen some departments OF the government bust.
poorer citizens will have to abandon Richmond as place
In which they cannot possibly afford to Keep roof
their heads and this without reference urgent
cessties OF food and fuel which bear heavily upon
the scany purse when the cold been fairly
augurated
The Maximum Price Question.
from the Richmond Examiner, Oct 23l
The vote cast In this city yesterday against
price larger than that at the late guberna
ssned that ma1imum had received its a. Sow as
nearly every vote cast was against ns ,tion" or
Total I,I50 majority against instruction. 575
Esc ape Of Desperate Chara cters from Gas.
tic Thunder-A Sentinel Murdered!
(From the Richmond Enquirer. Oct 4j -.
On Thursday morning. between the hours OF two and
three O'Clock four in ecctpR their esoape
from Castle Thunder A previous attempt Of the
parties having been discovered and frustrated by the
vigilance OF the officers they confined 10 the con.
demned cell, before which guard s kept continually
walking TO and fro, and which from its position in the
very centre Of the building, was deemed the
place in the prison. Obtaining by means the
cesary TOOLS they cut through the floor into the com
missary's room beneath, descending which they
secured the placed there for safe keeping then
for the reception Of visitors they overbrew the seminal
guard inside the door who being by hu fall
could further arrest their flight They next encoun
tered the sentinel in front Of the prison Carey
He happening to be Immediately in their path one of
number rushed upon him. and placing the OF his
gun close 70 the head Of the guardwho in vain attempt
ed to stop their egress-dscharged the piece The whole
load entered the lower portion Of the head nictng
rrghtful wound and OF course, causing instant DEATH
Three four shots fred rapid succession at the
fleeing murderers, but with what success is not known
sctsd the scene Of this ssnss SO
here singular incident occurred The large dog (belong
iDe,o Captain Alexander the comandant Of the prisos
whom doubtless all have have ever visited the
Castle took position alongside the dead body and would
permit no one 70 approach until the proper officers
up ana relieved him OF his charge then ho followed
the corpse into the building. seemingly determined
keep wachfu guard over the remains until the last This
touching and, indeed remarkable.
The name Of the deceased was sutton Byrd private in
Company C. F'ity third M North Carolina troops m ,
blooded murder E. D. Boone, Edward Carney Thomas
Cole and John A. Chapman. The rst is noted rufhan,
having made several escapes from different Places and
was closely confined few days ago for attempted
escape. The others were OF like character being
break out by the last parties bad discovered
and frustrated by the officers.
Objects OF Interest in Richmond.
From the Richmond Examiner. Oct. 90
Among the objects OF interest the streets OF
dressed uiatoes late ushers and attaches Of gambling
houses, who have accumulated small fortunes by their
services and are now adrt by force Of the law against
faro banks and other temples OF fortune and depravty
These hifautn swels pay but little regard the regua
tions OF outdoor etiquette and outdo white
wherever they may happen to be loaHng There
thousands OF honest faithful slaves at work
public works, and IL would be but just, well expe
ent and proper TO give these fellows little wholesome
exercise Of the same sort r. r.., 81
Rishmond Market Ordinance.
(FrOm the Richmond Examiner, Oct 20.
Tho ordinance Of the City Council expeing the buck.
from the markets into effect yesterday The
gamblers. w
up and the farmers and country producers coming
oso dos
per head retailed resdily at fity cents
An Aised9ed "Yankee spy."
(From the Richmond Examiner, Oct. 22.I
Yankee lieutenant, named j. f. Molsrn, received
n Ss IN which S
strength OF his assursnce He u ssd 10 bs daring and
dangerous fellow.
The Uartei Exchange Controversy-Raid.
or Morgan and His Band.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN rHK COHNIs-
si0EBRs OF EXCHANGE.
from the Richmond Sentinel. Oct "a
OYvc. ConmssosxR FOR ErcuAxos.,
EoRrR.ss MosRox. July 90, 1888. !
hon RoB.Rr OuLp Commissioner for Exchange &C., Rich
sn--Ths will inform you. and, through you, the au
thorities under whom you that John H. Morgan
held as hostages for the members OF Colonel streghs
command, who have not been delivered In compliance
with the conditions OF the cartel agreed 70 by Major Gen.
Dix and Major General Hill Respectfully, your obedient
servant, s. A. MEREDITH
Brgader General United states volunteers and Comms
soner for Exchange.
RIcHxosp, Va, August l, 1858. }
Brigader General s. A. MER.DrrH, AgeAt OF Exchange-
S-I am in receipt OF your communication Of the 3oth
ult., informing that General John H. Morgan and
his officers will be placed close confinement and held
hostages for the members Of Colonel streghts
command" beg leave respectfully TO ask what you
mean by "coee connnemeDtf In what respect will that
nj of
prisoners, officers and meuS
Colonel Strengths command is treated exactly a. sre
the other oicers held in captivity by What that
treatment s you md from any conscentious officer
who has lately been confined In the LIBBY. You will
no complaint from me or from the Confederate author
RS do here.
You further say that Colone streghts command have
not been delivered in compliance with conditions OF
the cartel agreed to by MAJOR General Dix and MAJOR
In retaining Colonel stresht and his command tho Con-
fedsrate authorities have not far those Of
United States have claimed for themselves the right TO
20 since the establishment OF that cartel You have
claimed and exercised the right TO retain aud men
Indefinitely, not only upon charges actually Preferred
but upon mere suspicion. You have now 10 custody
officers who were In confinement when the cartel Vas
framed. and who have since been declared exchanged.
Some OF them have been tried but most Of them have
langushed in prison all the weary time without trial or
charges. stand prepared to prove these assertions
notice but protest DO YOU deny to s the ,sb, 10 Ss.
ocers and men for trial upon grave charges while you
claim the rgh. TO keep in cOnnuemen, any who may be
the objects OF your suspicion special enmys Respet
fully, your obedient servant,
ROBERT OUrD, Assn, Of Exchange.
mo. g.
RcBnosp, August 2s, 1893
Brigadier General 3. A. MxsDrrH Agent OF Exchanee,
Sn-Some time ago addressed Q communication 70
you. asking why yos held General Morgan close con-
nnement aud what was iu natuies To that have re.
ceived reply. In that disappointed A N =
not the habit Of the federal Agent OF Exchange TO ansee
inquiries Since then have your papers deaiied
Of the treatment General Morgan and his broheg
oficers have received. What does this mean, n n
alleged that this course pursued retaliation for the
confinement Of Colonel Streight and his oncers nave
already assured you that these officers are tressd an
Colonel streight has expressed me- in person h ssts
faction - 20 the manner In which be was treated 10
you wish him shaved and put 10 Q felon's celli
you do, you ere pursuing exactly the eourse n ece
n. Nay again ask why have you put Geusra Morsnn
and his brother officers 10 penitentiaryt have 6us
FAINT hopes q getting any reply but under circu