New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28

manifest 10 him, in answer 10 prayer was hs uuH W
do. lie remarked however, that If the Goverhhen'
wished 20 reward Gin and would allow him 10 Keep Ms
little horse when his term Of service was over """'
be all he could wish. He isn't yeT7 yautoe' ne S"'"
but I've rot 80 attached him that would IKE 10
take him home lie was assured by the gentlemen
uresent that Secretary Stanton would an order to
be issued for that horse TO be turned over to him.
It's mcntaned as eoincident circumstance, that
Corbet attended McKendree chapel in this cliy' last
Sunday night az which he related his interesting expe
ri cnce as man, soldier and Christian, closing with
very ervent and appropriate prayer in which the then
public burden engrossed his mind. He prayed with
especial eryor that the guilty, fleeing perpetrators Of
the foul crime against humanity and the nation might
be speedily oyertaken and brought to justice little
dreaming then that he to be the instrument, under
Providence, fer the answer OF bis own prayer
The popular mind, although intensely excited oil last
night and this morning flying and contradictory
1umois has settled down TO resolue and dignhed
quiet.
Lieut. Edward J.. Doherty was formerly member VI
the list Novlork Infantry. and was at the mt Bui
Run fight and was in many other engagements show
ing bravery and courage.
lie has been many perilous "Reminiscences with
the 10th New.York Volunteer Cavalry and received
officers for his bravery last Fall Culpeppcr when
his party were surrounded ~ Kershav's division OF
Rebel soldiers, lie cut his way through CALAMITY and
saved most Of his men,
This regiment Goth Ncw.York Cavalry is now under
command IF Col y. Il. Sweitzer. They have been on
the defenses Of Washington scouting the Rapan the
Rappahannock. Bull RUM r'ains. 1horoughfare Gap
and other places In the mou valleys and forest
for rperrilas. bushwhackers, &c. The regiment has
lost many valuable men by their dashing raids, anil
many pckeis and patrols have been captured and hed
by the hushwhackcrs.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
Special dispatch to The y Y Tribune
WASHINGTON Thursday, April q, let5.
Col. Baker of the detective force furnishes
the following additional particulars concerning tie
capture Of Booth:
Learning that no traces Of bin could b. found after
his departure from the house Of DR.. Nudge near Port
Tobacco where his fractured leg was set he became
satisfied that lie must have crossed the Potomac ard
e.capcd into Virginia at OF near Acguia Greek. He
therefore procured an order for Gen.
Hancock 10 furnish him 20 picked cavalry men
TO oct az escort to bis brother Lieut. Baker aud Leu
Col Conecr who wee 20 conduct them npon n route
which a careful consultation o. he map Of Virginia had
indicated ~ the one most likely to bc taken by Booth
They proceeded down the river 90 Belle Plain IN the
steamer Ides aud thence dsembarkng. rode across 20
point opposite Port Royal on the Eappahnnnock
Here was ferry. and the errymau critically
questioned the passage Of any such party DoVh
and Harold.
Tie Vlrgiuia fcrryman eoud remember such person
But while Lieut. Baker was exhibiting rooihs photo
giaph with the view Of rtircshing his memory darker
coorcd. bat n more loyal Yirginlan. employed as an
assistant on the ferry. happened 10 see the photograph
over NE detectives shoulder. md instantly replied
Yes master knows dat man, set um across dc
river ro,her day. wid three oIer men. IN two hoss
wagon"
The white proprietor could remember nothing what
ever. yet the trail was deemed good At Port Royal
they took the Bowling Green .oad and passed the farm
house Of the Carrots (which being abont quarter OF
mile nom the road, they passed and rode several
miles. This was about o'clock O. m. They met
another colored virginian however, and from him
learned that a party such ms was inquired for was
brought and eft at Mr.. Carrots two days before by
two Rebel officers.
The party then wheeled and returned to CARROTS
house. Lieut. Baker dismountcd and demanded nd
mtance and the surrender Of Booth. The senior Gar
rett denied all knowledge OF Booth. but seeing Baker
manipulate his revolver bethought him Of two Conied
crate soldiers who had been stopping at his house one
of whom wounded.
He protested he knew nothing Of their names. He
said they lad bcenapprsed that tie Union cavalry
about and Lad left the house. demanding his horses
saying they must get away but be Garrett stouif
refused LEI his horses 60 fearing he says he should
never get them again SO Booth and Harold fled 10 the
barn and he sent the younger Garrett TO watch the
barn 10 that they d. not steal the horses and that
he was at that moment hiding in tho courthouse. nd
Joining the barn.
This was found to be ~ stated Lieut.. Baker then
went the barn door and knocked heavily with his
revolver upon the door shouting out Booth, Booth
Afei protracted silence Baker continuing the knock
ing and calling; Booth came to the door and asked
" who are YOU and what do you want Are you Con
federate Yankeer Baker replied giving mis- name
when Booth declared he would shoot the first who
attempted TO enter the barn.
The remainder of ,he affair Of firing the barn. the
surrender OF Harold and shooting Booth is mar
rated by Sergeant Corbeit.
The intelligent contraband had further announced
that one Of the Rebel officers who brought these men
we're was counting lady way down on Bowling Green.
ind be reckoned hed be yere." The point was taken,
and true to the darkey's estimate Of 1.-The unsartn
white man." the Rebel captain was captured at the l
rouse OF his afanced. lie conducted nearly 10
Belle Plain when he made his escape from our worn
,ut men and steeds
After the death Of Booth his body was placed in
art and conveyed TO Belle Plain to the steamer
Ides which had awaited the return OF The party. II
arrived there at o'clock last night
The two CARROTS who were paroed soldiers o. Lee
md had jus. returned home, were brought up AS prison
RS also. Harold tied to one Of the saddles and
compelled 10 march all the way. The captured Rebel
aptain was mounted and thus effected bis escape.
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