Daily national Republican., 1863-11-03
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| mission in the United States army. A. simple
act Of duty to the public we give tpprion Of this
| record: 80 % -
Major Burdnstte went through the Mexican
war, and Is said to have behaved CALAMITY on the
| field n an arti1Afy ofheer. He was severely
wounded In that war. One Of these wounds was
| In the left hand, and In New York city, where he
resided, and in Diamond Wedding partlett's brig
ade, he was known A. "Thrse-hossrsd Jack"
Major Burdnette accompanied Lopez in bis last
expedition to Cubs, and It was openly charged BY
the latter's friends that Burdnette betrayed him
| into the hands Of his ensaissg Several ysar af
terwards he caused ths arrest Of his own father In
New York city, charging the old man with Illicit
intercourse with his own daughters. The circum-
stances wore published IN detail atthat time and
the measure OF public thdiA alton was full to over
flow at the naaa whO, would ,delibsratsag,tfor the
sake OF black mail, circulate such foul apd false
charges against father.
| Al the breaking out Of the rebellion, every one
| that knew HIM IN New York &ss surprised to
learn ta ne hsa received tAe commissioh bf Lseut.
Colonel In Diamond Wedding Bartlett's brigade,
stationed Al, Newport News! lie had'no bees In
this organization long, before he suceeeded in et
ting Bartlett out and himself In command, and his
own dismissal followed quickly on he heels Of his
temporary sssosss. He was oourf.martialed for
military misdemeanors. After being out Of the
service s6mc time, he turned up as Lieutenant
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ment. This way1ate in,hc fab oi 1851, or early in
the beginning OF 1862.
The regiment was stationed for garrison duty at
Forts Warren, Ellsworth and Worth Here he
| committed some gross outrages on the citizens Of
| the neighborhood, for which he was arrested and
charges made against him. One Of the charges
was ravishipg the daughter of poor widow whose
hospitality be had enjoyed. Col. Palmer held him
In close confinement, under a common guard, for
several weeks. He was then tried by a court.nar
tial, Of which Gen. Enos Palmer was president.
This court sentenced him to he dismissed the SER
vice, and ordered him to be removed beyond the
limits Of the Department.
This sentence WAS executed by Mai. Rook, who
then marched him from Fort Worth under close
guard, where he was honorcd by three groans
from the guard, v ho had formerly belonged to his
regiment. For some time he continued to parade
the streets ip full uniform and honoring prin.
cipal hotels with his society and representing him.
self as amuch.injured gentleman. He particularly
honored the National Hotel with his patronage,
where, wrtff~ female companion, he succeeded In
ingratiating himself into the gooi graces of Il G
most fashionable guests Of the house, some Of
whom were inclined To regard him - an idol for
admiration, and some even rode out with him.
His real character, however, soon became known,
and the ladies were prompt to cut as they had
been to make his acquaintance.
Dy his pertinacity and plsusibility he succeeded
In gaining the patronage Of several men of promi-
nence in the Republican party, who obtained for
him commission OF major In the service, and as
signcd to duty on Gen Fremont's staff. Gen. Fre-
mont was then in command OF what was known as
the Mountain Department When Gen. F. was
relieved he left Major Durdnette as commandant
Of the post at New Creek, near Cumberland, and AS
such In charge of all the Government stores. Here
he nourished for brief period, and by his prcten-
tious department, seemed to include the town OF
| Cumberland under his command. 1t was soon
discovered, however, that the Major, in dis
posing OF Government property, neglected to
make prompt returns to the Government. Hc will
also be remembered by many officers now In that
district as carrying on an extensive business In
the sale of line horses. He was arrested on charges
OF embezzlsment and making improper use Of Gov
ernment property. He was tried by court martial
for the third time and dishonorsbly dissuisod the
service.
Major Burdnette will be remembered, also, Ms
having had = personal difficulty about this time
with member OF Gen. Woods stan, who was sent
to investigate his conduct. Since that time lie
has been fouiishing in the Second ward in this
city, and IL New York, and at times has used the
uniform which he has never failed to dishonor
r He 10 now in jail for being partner In n bawdy
house. Major Durdrette is undoubtedly man OF
good education, could make a splendid officer
and 10 gifted with captivating address. lie IL
not deficient In personal courage, but, unfortu
nstely, unsoldierlike acts seem to come natural 10
him. He Is one Of those men who too often bring
disgrace on the service.
! 1t Is due to Gen. Fremont to state that Durd
nctte's connection with the formers stall was moi
matter OF his own choosing. He was assigned
to Gen. frcmonts staff by the authorities at Wash
ington, who were Influenced to do SO by the promi
0 selves the dupes OF his oily tongue.
ORPHANS CoURT-Julge Purcell. .-Margare
. McNamara was appointed guardian to. Mayy C
i McNamara (born 18th March, 1881, orphan Of Mar
tin McNansrs.
4 Mary Elizabeth Conrad took out letters of ad
l., ministraion will annexed, on the personal estat,
of Michael II. Conrad.
b Mary Elizabeth Conrad was appointed guardian
: to Mary Catharine Conrad tborn Sept. 23d 1862,
: orphan Of Michael II. Conrad, late of Georgetown
DC.
q Associate Justice olin, upon receiving the PIE
sentiment of the Grand Inquest, made the following
7 remarks:
: 1t gives me great pleasure to state, gentlemen
the fury that the Court will zeaiousiy co.operat,
with you in any efforts to secure the peace and ad
presentment. The necessity Of the adoption o
= measures such as you recommend is very uanifcs'
e e asyy sTssy aIy fS Sa
!, might be the beneficial results attained from al
. expenditure OF few thousand dollars in this man
y, ner.
Iwill only add this, gentlemen OF the jury, that
o you entitled to the thanks Of the court, and
am certain they are due from the whole community
to you for the jealous, efficient and fearless dis
:. charge of your duties.
u Nothing has given more pleasure, since Ihay,
r had the honor to sit the bench than to witness
II with what Intelligence and with what hearty co
operation the good people Of this District resdil,
enter into every desirable reform. In the enforce
y ment Of the law you have my thanks, gentlemen
and you srenow discharged for the present term.
y The establishment Of such an institution com
mends ttsslfto the heart and the Judgment OF eve
e Christian and philanthropist. Z .fF'
10 The District Attorney agreed with the Gran
Jurors In the propriety Of the above suggestions.
W The members Of the Grand Inquest ere loyal cit
zens and proud OF their country and Its institu
tions, and, as such, they earnestly requested tn
.s court to urge upon the National Legislature, tn
only body to which they could apply for relief, tn
Importance OF making such reforms in the Fedora
/, Metropolis.
+ CRIMINAL CoURr-Jadgs Olin prssiding.-
D, This morning Anthony sinms, indicted on tn
re- charge Of assault and battery, was found guilty
g. pole proQui was entered in the case Of the sam
X. person, who was also indicted charge Of pet
,e larceny. Sarah Zidwick, charged with petit lal
ceny, was found guilty.
pl. tka nj.