The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-12

Mr. BAKER said he would not have the Judge Advocate
The ocial reporter then read the exceptonas words
given In the former part of this report
Mr.. BAKER-There's no reflection there.
The JUDGE ADvocATE-The language 10 improper II
the Judge Advocate and leaves clear inference
animation used improper means to influence the wit
pronounce the whole thing false; the premi
nary examination was conducted by Major Hosmer and
myself and made with all fairness and courtesy and IN
the presence OF the officers OF the court and reporters and
witnesses. do not recoect Of any such case and am
nothing has occurred TO justly the remark which
pronounce false ask the Court to order nvestiga
ton SO that the counsel may sustain his speech by
proofs and that the officer officers found derelict In
with by this Court This due to the Judge Advocate
Major General THoMAs-we should know the names Of
the witnesses referred TO by the counsel
Mr. BAKER-I thought was careful In giving the i'm
preston OF the witness talkto me. thought was
Advocate could be gultypf any such thing It may Be-
enough for to say tha have too high opinion OF
the Judge Advocate to believe he did any such thing;
but when witnesses here they feel they under
those restraints which cannot feel because we are
not in their position must let them 90 for what they
OF this thing and want such construction put upon
Major General wArAcE-rhe language is equivalent to
Q charge, not only against tho Judge Advocate but
against person with the and
made in the form Of charge the counsel Of the
from Witnesses If the things stated true is GER
ainy in the power Of the counsel to give the names OF
the witnesses
Mr. BAxsR-I don't know them.
Major General WALIACB-It is unnecessary to have an
investigation to whether any improper attempt has
been made by persons belonging to this court TO influence
witnesses In their testimony II s an impeachment in
directly Of the Judge Advocate Of tho court and an i'm
parchment direct Of the government. in whose name this
prosecution proceeds For my part think the motion
Of the Judge Advocate eminently proper
After further conversation by members Of the court
General BRAGG said Mr. Baker made the charge he was
under obligation to substantiate It.
Mr.. BAKE-You,are lawyer, and therefore know
what the usual courtesy is thoughtI guarded my Ian
General wALICE-If any officer has used any improper
70 influence witnesses you may be sure he will
Mr BAKER-I have at time charged that any officer
connected with this court is guilty of any such thing
Major General WALLACx-we understand you then to
Mr. BAxER-I retract any inference that the Judge Ad
vocate did any such thing
Mr.. BAKER-why, surely, / cannot take my words back
The JUDGE ADvocArE-f hope you will sustain them
by proof -
Judge Advocate CMPMAN-Certain journals adverse to
the government have gathered up just such charges
against it and the court Unless the officers demand
proof Of the truth OF the charges which have been
made here hippanty, the Judge Advocate must rest
under the imputaon Unless the counsel should
altogether the court should demand the proof
Mr. BAKER-If the gentlemen can 0nd the charges, let
them do so.
Judge Advocate CHFHAN-You soy improper influences
have been used
Mr. BAKNR-The reporter has got what said. 1t is
the language of witnesses.
The CoURT-We want to know who the witnesses are
Mr. BAKER-How can I know They take aside
and tell me- There ara no charges made. 1have denied
any intention or thought of making charges
Major General WALLACE--We are TO infer from your
remarks that you used your language with carer You
Mr. BAxER-By reading my remarks it can be seen
how careful was
Major General wALLAcE-You cannot. then, give US
the name Of a single wienessf
Mr.. BAKER-I know none Of my own witnesses, except
two or three
Judge Advocate CmpMAN-Such remarks did not come
from any soldiers who had been at Andersonville.
w. Mr. BAKER repeated The exceptonable remarks had
been made by couple who caught him by the arm. He
meant disrespect by the repetition but merely men,
toned them in illustration
Major General GsARy--There but two classes Of
witnesses; TO which one did they beongf
Mr.. BAKER-I don't know; did not ask whether they
Witnesses for Ms or not
Several other members of the court took part in the
Major General WALLACE suggest that the court give
until morning to enable the counsel to furnish
the names OF the witnesses.
will
Major General wALLAcs-Tf such language is used it il
proper you should call or attention 10 IT,
Mr. BAKER-If can will furnish the name
TESTIMONY or GENERAL WILSON.
Major General Wilson called to the stand He tes
General Of Volunteers be had been operating Alabama
and Georgia with cavalry corps in the military division
OF the Mississippi; he was now stationed at Macon the
rebels during the drew supplies from Central Ala
bama and Georgia which could have furnished sufficient
supplies to Andersonville; there were ample Of
ailording comforts TO the prison. which he examined
about the LIST OF July he the remnants Of only
Sheds the barracks for the troops were fair shelters
could have easily been erected for the Union prisoners
there plenty Of timber In the neghborhood, just
such a place as the troops would like TO bencamT
In for wood and water II they wanted 10 winter; Il
more than mile; there plenty Of blnck labor IL
the country; the difcuy was In getting rid Of tn,
negroes thirty men day would have cut wood enough
for Is 900 men In winter the allowance or wood In thu
army lust double what s In summer; and therefore
sixty men in day could have enough for u.s. oot
men in winter on his arrival Macon his first inquiry
was as TO the condition Of the Andersonve prison.
who responsible for IL; he sent two officers there
he sent Lieutenant vandsrbook and Captain now Major
Noyes; their return they reported that the man Wir
was stl there he Immediately ordered Major Noyes
return and arrest Captain wirz, which he did, ant
brought him TO Macon where he kept several days
| when he was brought before him; he was then re
| manded to prison. and he requested that h
might be brought TO trial; no protection was eve
granted to Captain wirz through General Wilson, witt
ordered his arrest for the purpose Of bringing him 4
trial. and excepted him from the benefit Of tho captua
ton OF Johnston to Sherman. Tho witness gave par
tcuar description OF the grounds OF the Andersonvl
prison. stating that the prisoners had generally burrowe
in the ground for shelter particularly on the hillside
their holes about the size OF the ordinary shee
| tcnts, holding two or four men.
On the discrimination he said he stepped down int
o. se ssr smn uH saynu H.
| wirz had been arrested and that he believed him guilt
of the infection OF punishment on prisoners of Anderson
ville and that the niscreant be brought TO justice
order that the whole thing might be investigated;
wished the Court to understand he had great latitude
power he was there to do as he pleased and as the IL
erests Of the government required; there were seve
hundred and 1y UnioA prisoners at Andorsonville whe
he reached there they were nothing but shadows IN
| could not be moved without endangering their lives
| many died after they were brought into his lines.
BY Major General GEARy Did you offer any safe con
duct for Captain wirzs return' No; except TO pre-
tect him until delivered him into such hands as tn
Secretary OF War might direct my ofncers said the
had risked their lees to protect him. and but 70
Major Noyss the post guard at Chattanooga would hav
| killed him.
| EXAMINATION or WILLIS VAN BUREN,.
| willis Van Buren, was cross.examined, aud said n
saw clothing sent by the Sanitary Commission, on rsbe
| soldiers,
| EXAMINATION OF oEoRos WILLING.
George yelling testified as TO the resources OF ID
| country In and around Andersonville
| EXAMINATION or PATRICK BRADLEY,