The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-15

toa3t since General Terry been and
oouOt not alwaystbey carefully considered Gnd II
real wrong is found to exist it is promptly corrected
THE CONTRAST.
y would be very easy extend this article, Civ
ing incidents Of prison life but probably have con-
sSa space enough already 70 show the contrast
prisons and that dealt out to unfortunate men
o s%1 IN the SatnsOms Libby Castle Thunder the
this connection that the prisoners Island
nsyeeard Of their contemplated removal to the chesa
peako. They seem to fear that something terrible
store FOR them They do not fancy transfer TO Beast
rosmsut thsr soSs nsy "y the
that Geucra Butler Will mete to them the same in
svsrs 20 III saa ny
quarters.
Our Baltimore Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, ND, Feb 49, 1864.
Al expedition from Sandusky to this city, n company
with four hundred rebel officers, would by people
DO considered very entertaining aud inviting trip but
tust having accomplished it myself. am forced
90 Nmit that there is but little OF plea
uurs In such an adventure. journey Of three
days and three nights duration, with rest,
IN crowded cars. wormng along asnas pace, with the
nsgayaon Of seong express trains dart past you every
ettls WHILE upon which the trip could DO accomplished
easyn thirtyslx hours; nothing to eat at times for
eighteen twentyfour hours stretch, aud other
discomfsrts too 70 mention not the most
desirable that can be fancIsd.
COLD RIDE.
tor Of prisoners from Johnsons Island Sandusky 70
Some point on the Chesapeake Bay commenced on Wed.
nssdAy last The intention have made the
Hnent Tuesday, but unforeseen difficulties prevented
On Tuesday morning Sandusky Bay, which on the pre-
vious day had been entirely OF Ice frozen
boat had been sent 10 the island Monday evening,
% be readiness TO take its load Of prisoners and
start for the mainland a. the earliest moment in the
morning. By seven O'Clock she had her load OF hun
al hnard Al hort r NJ
the made ice offered much resistance TO the pas
page q the boat that required upwards OF six hours TO
naks ~ rpA distance Of only three miles During all
CHS time the prisoners huddled on the open
deck o the boat exposed to the mercess north wind,
grem which they could find shelter. Their susriugs
From The cold very great but fortunately NOT se
ious This nrst trip opened passage, SO that another
eaA was brought over before night but too late 70 start
eastward that day. large and well warmed hall was
procured In which they comfortably quatered for
che utgAt.
For some weeks past the prisoners have known that
porseu not oil Of them, to be sent away: but
mono knew whom, who would 60. On Monday the off,
csrs In charge opened the prison register and drew of
crom it List OF three hundred and ninety IT
Was drawing the only design being to represent
all RANKS In tho lot BriGader General Je0 Thompson,
Che famous guerilla chief or Missouri headed the list.
Captain Breckiuridge son Of General John c. Breckn-
ridge another Of the party. Aside from these two
thsrs Was particular notorety fame to distinguish
she from any similar group OF rebel coones majors,
captains and cutenants. In the morning this list
saken into the prison, the read OF, and the
selected required TO 'fal in,p preparatory TO
marching. but few minutes being given them TO PACK
up their buds. When the final cali was made they
formed into line, carrying saches. bags bundles and
Boxes. and few shouldering trunks. They were re
quired 70 transport their luggage, in which they
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merriment In their efforts. The appearance o. such
party grotesque In the extreme AS body OF mer,
however, they were fine looking, appearing hale aud
hearty, and presenting unusual amount Of intelligence
40 their physiques They we're well dressed, mes, OF
fhem having procured gray uniforms during their
confinement preparatory TO new campaign taking sd
vantage Of the moro moderate state Of the clothing mar
ket this side OF the line. They ayishly
provided with blankets some OF them carrying enough to
be positively burdensome.
VIGILANCE REQUIRED.
orders had been received from the authorities az Wash
inson 10 guard the removal Of these prisoners with the
utmost caro-. They.were TO DO permitted communication
with person, civil military aside from their guard
Notification sent forward TO all the principal points
the railroad stations 70 keep the popuace back that in
case communication, for moment, might be had
day, via tho sandusky, Mansfield ana Newark Railroad,
90 Mansfield, the intersection Of the Piitsburg Fort
40. ana osd &c
Pttsburg they we're transported on the Pennsylvania
Hnrrnburg thence Northern Central
this city The President Of the sandusky Mansfield and
Newark road, Mr.. O. ]. Bcat, in anticipation OF this
movement, Tor which be could borrow tgans portson
she gauge Of his road being different from that OF any
other tho country-had canssd lot Of freight 70
be ntted up with seats and stoves, so that they were
even more comfortable than the cars furnished on
our military railroads for the transportation ~ our own
troops T train consisted Of thirteen Of these and
three passenger coaches.
rssoR.
The escort furnished consisted Of hundred from
she HOFFMAN (Oho) battalion, under command o. Cspan
Lnncu-sn omcer who has removed tue greater number
OF all the prisoners that have tnl e. time
away from Johnson's Island and who Has from HE eyre
rence, become an expert In the businesA
TEDIOUS TRAVELLING.
Tho run from Sandueky to Mansfield WIS made without
incident and In good time arriving al tao latter place
Sve O'Clock In the Afternoon. train oil cmarant cars
Ia waiting and the transfer quickly and safely
made. Tho train left Mansfield at six occH From this
point vexatous stoppsges and prolonged delays became
common The distance 10 Pittsburg ole hundred and
sevsntysx miles, and run by ordinary Messenger trans
IN eighhhours This train construed about twenty hours
10 running the distance. More tedious travelling Is sci.
don experienced II would have beon practicable for
any person t0Jump from the train when running
rendered suoh attempts useess and the party
were brought In safety 70 Pttsburg, though 10 accom-
plshng tho small number OF soldiers with the train
wsrs required to orego oil sleep, the number not being
sufficient 70 adord relefs the whole force being CONSTANT
iy on duty.
AZ Pittsburg was necessary again 70 change cars.
Hero hore was great danger The transfer required
bs made In The heart OF the city, In middle Of the
afternoon, and With erowdof people pressing up TO sec
10 Keep them bsCk. But with thssNssstanoe or the Pro
vpss Guard Of the city, Captain sLpnel transferred bis
cAarro without the loss OF man. and a six O'Clock on
thursday evening The train started for Harrisburg.