The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10
CAPTIVITY IN RICHMOND.
Mr. George ii. Harris Narrative.
WASHINGTON. Jan. q. 1884
sscoEIgp TO R.csMoN.

ESCORTED TO RICHMOND.
Ny last despach to the New YoRK HSRarp Isrt ma
route Cor RichmoDd sud will the thread o.
my narrative
Ny corpggo: d. rcycgs and myself then escorted
70 cui2erosg, at which rcInt passed nigh-no ad.
ventrre Incident having TRANSFERRED in the meanwhile
on tbs next morning. we took passage the cars FOR
R.cbWoai, y was evening when the cars approached
tbs city. o. turning panoramic view was pre
seated 70 eager gaze. Richmond with its churches
spires belening chimneys. picture like Ioomed
up. II wosia be difficult TO describe the varied and
mpgsg emotions that spontaneously arose created BY
tho move ~ Of the occasion.
long and earnestly had cherished the wish OF visiting
this iaevs stronghold c. rebel rule but Inad
It uedet die spspces shielded by the protecting in
Husncc Of my own tas-.he glorious Star Spapgled
Bsoaei.
Bat the gates that hsd dehanty refused open 10 the
heroic OF the brave thousands who Murdered fvg
adm.tsnco from the mssrous marshes the peninsula
veaatsrus yielded 10 give entrance to prisoner
cssfrE TH5spys.
wne, We aign,ed from the cars the shades o. evening
Ind gstae,e Ell rendering tie lghi uucertan
permit TAI Of the city, nor were we allowed time
To- csseryalca Our guards conducted through the
tova & that Place which. o. all o.hsrs o. note IN
R,ccmood viii be las: forsatssa--ths Libby Prison
I acsi 10, state thsi my curiosity excited to
sea thus sGrfing, made famous and familiar
q Northern eas by affecting tales OF suaeripg, crcu
i,tci toso,se me medium G: the public journals
Nor wa, ~ interest diminished by the belief then
eactsiaed tina, we were there take az quarters
for al ladeaaae period Or time.
So,c toe Lobby was reached, and were 1rst az.
pissed Of The fact By the sounds OF harmony emanstDg
which, t. unp-scicsd, appeared 10 be excel.
lc,t music
we e,rnst on uqrTy that the officers tben coaaaed,
among c;hc expederts yoaf pas.er L temps ike Gagged
BIRDS, beguiioa their weary moments Of captivity by
war5iing sweet soace TO themselves and had formed
corps OF musicians which counted in ils ranks several
artists 0. superior merit. We we're allowed 20 remain
b., a brief period, when our conductors led the
way 20 place little less famous Castle Thunder.
Tor comautic individuals who have read James and
scot, should read this narrative feel my duty to
iuorm them IA advance that Castle Thunder not Of all
ike tie castles OF those distinguished gentlemen In fact
scla,c thcrc Is anything but romantic, dis
covered
os a,rviss at the castle we delivered into the
casoos o. tue commandsni, who registered names,
add he hsn formally announced that had the privilege
o. boarding and lodging.
We oad learned that Mr. Bukiey Of the Herald, had
io,s beca guest Of the house, and as misfortune Is
synpatho,c e1d loves society, we yearDcd to be with
hia. Our wish being expressed, accompanied
70 the room where Mr. buckley soourncd and from him
receives ssarm and cordial reception; likewise from
MossIs Richardson and Brown OF the Tssbns who were
also inmates
Through tue kindness q IL ENDS the three
named; we're accommodated Tor the n,ght aud Ia fac
greatly 70 their courtesy and friendship, which ex
tended 10 % the privilege OF parasrg OF such,s tho
possessed a. long az we remained. CUR Journey la
wesrisd ~. ana slept soundly.
A description o. Castle Thunder AID ts denzens ca
receive greater justice from tho zen Mr.. endrcs IN
fellow ss1cfer as remained there bu, a short period
CoSfIIp HosrrAi.
shsh, ind sposition induced 10 tbansc my auai
tcs 20 the hospital attached to the prison. in viii
speai the subsequent interval Of Imprisonment
ca arriving at the hospital Or. Bell Confederate
geop on duty there, Assigned 70 me- comfortable be-
winch b. way Of parcntbesis, was oxtravagsnt tax
~ coat,as,eu with the floor Of the castle.
NJ malsly having considerably abatod during tn
,pea,y.tour hours. the Doctor prescribed fal d.
and goa, Saca received up TO the Lime Of my depa'
turs.
hmag uc' Be unutsrestng to describe the dc, re
csyed o. too hospital For breakfast a cup OF mix
isf9s shce q wheat bread rlatc OF steaed meat an
oceaso'eiy a. ogg IN addition Sometimes mo as 9
WIS sabsssutea for the stcwcd mes For dinner ce
soup. slice o. wheat bread boiled beer and i,oed
IA smsspoporions, boiled potatoes bo,,ea rico soma
times hcminy substituted Cor the rice ana Far A.,
sets rice pudding custard alternately orc.s,o,.l
rscsyed slswed oystefs but the instances vers ~,
Foe supper a cup Of milk, tea coffee and s,ie.
bread Toe above Is the usual quantity ava Quality
faro issaet 90 the prisoners ia the hospital coaslsa
both o. t0io1 and rebels
Tor man 10 health the ra,ions Issued would not a.
gos part cusy oue leading an aelye lie Or Guido
csposGs. oul Tor msa confined " week, aad uaa,I