The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-04
LATEST NEWS.
THE WITT TRIAL.

W0SnaHgt09e Dep. line thai OF Capt.
Wirz was resumed to-day. The following con-
densed account Of the proceedings is made up
from the report in the Washington Star:
Nazareth Allen was the first witness exam
ined and testifes that for four years he was a
member OF the Sd Georgia Reserves, and at
one time did pickeG duty at the Andersonville
prison. He describes the manner in which
prisoners were punished for attempting to es-
cape, by being placed in stocks, one of whom
a slck man, died either in the chain gang or
stocks during August, 1864. Witness also
spoke of the want of shelter at Andersonville,
the filthy condition of the stream of water and
stockade, the oder from which could be smelt
a mile distant. The troops preferred picket
duty to sentry duty because the stencil was
calculated to make one sick. Witness had
seen prisoner die for the want of attention,
but never saw man shot whilst on duty or
any orders from Captin Wirz to shoot man.
Orders were issued prohibiting anything being
sold TO the prisoners. ~ se.zl7i
j. F. Heath, who had been a captain in the
Confederate service, and was on duty at An
Jacksonville in August, 1864, testified that pris-
oners were iconed and chained in gangs;
once saw soldier who attempted to escape
hunted and bitten by dogs, and mentioned
ment, whilst on duty at Andersonville, lost
many by desertion and death, as there was
much sickness.
Gen. Thomas read an item that had been
published in the newspapers, stating that the
records OF the Andersonville prison, captured
by Gen. Wilson, and furnished by the War
Department to the expedition Il that recently
! went to lay out a cemetary and mark the
that clerk of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment was arrested charged with stealing them,
| it was thought, for the purpose of preventing
them from being used as evidence against
! Wirz. 90 as .esls7 %.
! prisoner great injustice. g Ill T. "A
! The Judge Advocate stated that only one
! number of the record of burials was missing,
and for chat Captain Moore held one of his
clerks responsible. He was satisfied that the
prisoners counsel had nothing to do with the
affair. AacSnT
prisoner was concerned they knew nothing of
the missing papers. a
| --Dillardy, who had also been in the
! Confederate service and stationed at Ander-
sonville, testified to the filthy condition of af-
! chain gang arrangement, scarcity of food, sick
] ness among the prisoners, &c. Saw hounds
4 used once to track a man, who was caught
and bitten 4 Sickness prevailed among the
soldiers on guard. 4
Several other witnesses were examined, with
regard to the condition of our prisoners their
treatment, etc., but nothing of particular in
terest was elected beyond what has already
| boap ruh1irhod. The No,,rf xhax, nd;o,, "a
FROM NEW oRLEANs-1ATER FROM TEXAS.
NeU York, Sept. 1.-The steamer North
ern Light, from New Orleans, with advices
to the Oath ult., has arrived The Times saws
that on the 23d an afray occurred at the
Battle House, Mobile, in which Major La
vega, on Gen. Maurys staff, was severely
stabbed by COL Chas. Forsyth, son of the
Mayor Of the city, It was thought he would
not recover. f14..s.. sa.ere II
The Times San Antonio correspondent,
under date of August Sd, announces the ar
rival there of cavalry under General West.
General Merritt arrived on the LIST. The
arsenal and public buildings, surrendered by
the traitor Twiggs, were occupied as the head
quarters of the General. 1t was one of the
most successful marches on record-eighty
horses and mules being the sum total of the
loss. Four hundred and forty-fve miles were
made in twenty three days. ''''S' e '.h
The monster monitor Monadnock, in which
Admiral Porter said he would be willing to
cross the ocean, is to be sent to San Francisco.
FROM, FORTRESS MONROE. IA =
Fortress Monroe, Aug. Sit is under
stood that jeff. Davis has at present an attack
of erysipelas, which is the second one he has
had. The first was very slight, but this is
more severe, though not serious. Mr. Clay 3
health is improving.
By direction Of the Secretary of War, a
board of inquiry is called to convene at Fort
Monroe, to investigate the facts pertaining to
the management Of hospitals at Camp Hannil-
ton and Fortress Monroe, past and present
The board is composed Of Maj. j.. s. Baker,
Surgeon F. J. Bancroft and Capt. S. p Corlis,
They have authority to send for persons and
papers that may aid them to make thorough
investigation This board has been appointed
by Maj. Gen. Miles. fa7Es.
The steamer City Of Richmond commences
her regular trips on the route between Nor
folk and Richmond tomorrow morning. o 4
NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE APPOINTMENTS.
MeW York, Sept. 1--Mr. Preston King, the
new collector, took charge Of the custom
house OF this port this morning. Mr.. Draper
delivered to him the books and papers. The
deputy collectors were introduced to Mr.. King
and duly sworn in It is said that but very
few changes of subordinates will be made.
The new naval officer, Mr.. Moses F. Odell, also
took possession Of his Office, swearing in his
deputies. # /. g- y
! Fl Is FROM CALIFORNIA. YH
San Ffaacisco, Aug, 25.-Arrived, steamer
Golden City, from Panama. The steamer