Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
From the Charleston Courier.
THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
ARRIVAL OF DIR 0FFIcRPs

From the Charleston Courier.
THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
ARRIVAL OUR OFFICERS.
The exchange of prisoners according to appointment
took place il the harbor Wednesday forenoon side
of Fort Sumter, and nearly abreast Battery Wagner
About seven O'Clock the Yankee prisoners to be ex-
changed including Brigsdier Generals Vessels, Sey-
mour, Smaller, Hickman and Scammon, marched
from their quarters IN Broad street Chisom's Mill
wharf, in charge of Captain 4ayer Provost Marshal
under escort OF Captain Mobieys Company acting as
guard.
Major stringfeow, Captains Warwick and Fraser
OF General Jones' Staff, and number of other officers
and civilians were present. and went with the boat for
the purpose of receiving our officers Through the
courtesy of Colonel Lay, officer in command, and
Captain Gayer the representatives OF the Press also
enjoyed the opportunity of being present and witness
ing the exchange.
The Yankee prisoners, about eight O'Clock, embark
cd on board the steamer Chesterfield, on which the
white flag hoste0 and proceeded down the harbor;
the prisoners being restricted to the upper saloon of the
steamer until past Fort Sumter. In going down the
river the torpefo-s and distractions were admirably
avoided by the skilIu hand OF Captain Ferguson, who
took the wheel under his Immediate charge.
The eremy continusd 20 fire upon Sumter notwith-
standing the approach OF the steamer with TIE white
flag until the latter bad got within les than five hun
dTed yards Of the fort.
The Chee.er5d arrived at the appointed spot about
nine O'clock aud dropped anchor. Soon after the IAN
kee flag Of truce steamer Cosmopolitan with colors y
ing aud white flag at the fore, steamng up beau
tituy, aGd anchored immediately opposite the steamer
Chester field. small boat was lowered from the for
and eff er sent IN charge 70 escort Col! Ley 10
thu Yankee steamer An interview LASTING bout halt an
hour took place. during which the exchange salts
f torly arranged and the steamers placed side by side
general recognition both sides took place. The
fa,kEe prIso1eEs the first Exchanged AMI took
leave OF cur Cfeors their Damss were called, with
many thanks for the kind trea neot they had he
caived while prisoners ia city.
The roll Of our Cthcrs nov caiai over by MAJ.
StribGelow, AID The obie veterans stepped aboard
there was general manifestation Of Joy, sbakirg OF
ta9da, ard heerty c0Dgratuiaions. al. business o..
exchange vas f,1ishe about tw I've O'Clock, the ropes
loost ned and the parties took respectful leave
OF each otter. AS tie steamers parted company the
lenbees three cheers, and their band struck up
Home, Sweet Home" 4 hearty response vas given
from the CLesulf ID, After the departure OF the
Yankee steamer with the sight of our flag once more
above them, the delight Of rel 4asod veterans knew
GO boaads Cheers succeeded cheers as trey passed
the several batteries old Moure ard cur batteries on
ouiilvans IsIand getting the first honor The Iusty
OF tie garra0ns the various cations as
they drawn up in line met with hearty and eG
thusiasic response hearty greeting was also gwen
by the gallant tars Of the gunboas. AT tie wharf IN
tie city crowd had assemble d. and as the steam
approach tie Cheering became general lasting sew
era! minutes.
Maj n GENERAL Eiward JOHNSTON was Introduced 10
the public by Captain Gayar, when TIE Rev. o. L.
Gadsdeu On the part of the Ladies' SoIdiers Relief As
ISOLATION, welcomed lin in few remarks, and tsaut
ed hin with beautiful wreath OF flowers, the work Of
their own hands. AS Central Johnston stepped for
ward to reply, be greeted with deafeoiug cheers
He EXPIRE s5ad the thanks of himself and BROTHER officers
for the kind reception they had met. He said be had
not been prisoner Icing, bat that he had been treated
kindly during the time he was in the eDcmys hacds.-
He tried h,!d not to be capurd bu hereafter he would
try still harder.
General Jstf Thompson also came forward ard made
hrie bat eloquent speech, which was enthusiastically
cheerCd
Ca the way hom4 & liberal and bountul collation. or
rather dinner prepared uudcr the directions Of Captain
Gay"r, ssrvtd 10 ard partaken Of heartily by ali on
board Capt. Gayers arrangements admirable
and elected the highest praise.
A happy Incident occurred on the return homa when
the steamer vas approaching Fort Ripley. A small
boat containing Major General Jones, General Ripley,
MIR. L. D. Wagner, and one or two others, met the
steamer, and upon being recognized GREETED with
three times three. a meeting and general recog
milton between a parties ued upon the parties step
pibg aboard.
But one accident marred the oyluLees of the occs-
sion. A number Of privates, belonging to Major
Walkers command WIRE brought from Hilton
lead, but having equivalent they taken back
The looked sad the steamer left its rat Urn
1t is hoped however, that aDnher exchange will short
~ be made Oar returned eff ers 10 speaking Of their
treatment while at Hilton Head, at which place they
have been since the 29b OF jane state that they
coEfaed il OH brig between decks, and allowed in
tervals of ha hour forenoon and afternoon fer
creation. The following Is list of the returned pris
oners
OFFICERS PRISONERS WAR; THE CON-
FEDERATE STATES ARMY Confined ON BOARD OF
TIE UNITED STATES FRANKFORT DRAGON" LY-
ING OFF HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY lsr,
1864
haajot General Edward johnson.
Major GereEal Frank Gugdner.
B7igader General Geo. L. ktoHaft
Bigadiar General !. j. Archer.
toionel WIN n. Barber, 271h ri n G. Iutentry
colonel James n. b. own, !4th s. C. Infantry.
Colonial r. H Garter, lst Vrgiaia Cavalry.
Colonel B. e. Caudice &c b Kentucky Riffs.
Colonel NovoaiI Cobn. so Virginia Infant y.
Colonel B. ". Duke, 2nd ucky.
Colonel ii. j Ferguson, l6 Virginia.
Colonel VIZ. H. Fornev, 10 b Alabama.
Colonel j. M. Backs, Kentucky.
CooCel r. .. 40 gan, Kentucky,
Colonel nm. a. Pctole3, Al Virginia Infantry.
Colonel VIZ. Fl. Pe, FoTr SITS CaVahY.
Colonel Jns. J. Tucker, 7 b Kentucky cavalry.
C0loncl A. L. VaGdaVcDter, 5Oth Virginia Infantry.
Colonel W. W. Yard Tennessee
Lieut.. Goicnel JaDeR f. Bcowr, Forests Cavalry.
lent. Coloe T. b. povant, @Sth Georgia IAfau'ry.
Lieut.. Colonel Wn. Lee Davidson, North Carolina In
faptr9.
lcus. Colonel Jas. P Fitzgerald, 23l Virginia Iufan-
Lieut. Colonel g. s. Haynes 27:h Virginia Infnntry.
Lieut.. f;0lo9 Wm Il. Aee MarZ, 10Th Virginia Infan
try.
Lieut.. Colonel VIM II. Parsley, Sd North Carolina n
fantry.
Lieut.. CcioUel q. a. Tattcn.
i,eut. Coiorel 4. l. ewnpey.
Lieut. Colonel g. Smith, Louisiana Artillery.
aajor D. ". anderson, ASH Virginia Infantry.
tds j0r j. ". Ead Ee!l, Is: K Etucky Cavalry.
Mej n J. 7. Garso Z, IL Georgia.