New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-28
FROM sANDUsKY, OHIO.
Rebel Prisoners ON Johnson's leland
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From Our Special Correspondent
HEADQUARTERS 81 DIVISION 6TH CoRPs
SAsDusKY, Ohio, Jan. -, 1854.
There is nothing worthy of special mention
transpring In this vicinity. matters at Johnson's
Island remaining in sta,E quo. The Rebel prisoners
were visited few days ago by several officers from the
LIST Brigade Of Gen. Tcrrys Division and appeared
quite pleased upon learning that the veteran troops
to guard them. Some Of the prisoners exchanged
congratulations with q number Of officers whom
they had met at the battle Of Gettysburg. They
somewhat surprised 10 hear that many Of best
troops reensting for three years the war; Tho
Rebels entertain sort Of disgust for those troops who
have never seen active service. and they call them
Bomb-Proot' They say in both armies the prisoners
receive better treatment from soldiers who have heard
the shells shrek and nusketry rattle.
The Rebels well cared for fn every respect and
have nil reasonable wants supplied. Copperheaa and
Rebel reports 70 the contrary notwithstanding, Their
quarters are comfortable. each ward being provided
with q sufficient number Of stoves 10 resist the en-
croaches Of Winters chilly blasts. Lieut. Col Reed,
Assistant Inspector eneral Of Gen. H. ID. Terrys d.
vision made tour Of inspection through all the quar-
days ago. and he reports the hospitals and quar-
ters in excellent condition The health Of the prisoners
is very good the mortality list being small. The fol-
lowing report VIII prove OF interest:
HkADauAETKHs Hoyyrus BATTALION. }
DyPoT PRISONERS OF War, :
Man sAsDuskr o., jan 49, laA)
Capt ADAM r. KING, Capt and T. a. a.
CAYTAn have the honor to acknowledge tho receipt Of
General Orde No announcing that m pursuance OF orders
the Generan Chief Of the Army, tina, BnsU Terry
Commanding tho I'd Division 6h Corps assumes command Of
this post and Johnson Island and the troops thefeA and the
charge ofthe prisoners on the Island
the order Of Col Vim. Hoffman Sd Infantry, T. A. Com.
misssry General Of Prisoners assumed cousnd OF this
Depot is establishment and have continued IN uniner.
pted command for the period Of two years on the lot Of
The Whole number Of prisoner. ba. been....... cas-
OF which there has been exchhn Sd3
Discharged on Oath Of Allegiance Parole, and other
m WIS.,. 80 ,...'''''''''''''''''''''
Transferred TO other Prisons 10
Desths. .'......'... IVY
Shot Dead by Sentinel. .".............,......"
fIecnted.
Present al tht
have the honor to be- 'ey respectfully yoo Osss.n, ser
Lieut. Col HoyyxAs, Battalion Commanding
The island now occupied as prison depot, and
known Johnsons Island. originally called BULBS
Island. Its present name is derived from ts owner Mr..
johnson Of Sandusky. II Is distant three miles from
this city and comprises some 800 acres Of the finest
grape land.
Warren Colgroye Co c. l22d n. Y. Volunteers, died
last evening at the ST. Lawrence Hospital Of typho
pneumonia fever The soldiers OF his company sub.
scrbed sS0 for the purpose Of defayng his funeral
expenses but the noble and patriotic ladies Of sandusk
hearing Of the contribution Immediately raised su.
cient sum 10 meet the entire outlay required In for.
wardng the body 10 the relatives. and returned the
soldiers their hard earned money, with blessings for
their generosity. The above IL but fair specimen Of
the spirit OF loyalty amin ating the Union ladies' of
this most hospitable city. LE.H.