New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
Outrage on a Coiored Chaplain.

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SIR: NV attention has been called to two
different statements bearing the above caption, one Of
which over the signature of George Sumner, master
Of the L. S. steamship Continental who appeals TO me
20 contradict what is too true to be made joke Of
therefore deem il but right and proper 10 make the FOL
lowing plain and truthful statement for the benefit OF
all concerned. especially those who are too often the
aubjects Of similar treatment.
], in common with Others was provided with trans
portation for New York by the T. s. Quaitenester at
New Orleans on board Of the L. s. ship Continental,
which sailed on the Goth OF June. went TO the Pur-
scrs Office which was Occnped by person that was
scting in the place and was called PuIser Il think the
Captain deserves credit al least for sayng he had
puIser. who was at the time providing for the accom-
mediation Of others and who supposed would provide
for me- / SAID to him, Sir 1 wish you would enter
nv name on the passenger list and furnish Inc with
meals and a room. place to sleep" He looked
Ut me a. il is the custom those who icnoranv think
they are Your betters and said he didn't require my
name i asked him why. He said, we don't take the
names until Just before get in port then said to
him wished 10 be furnished meals and a room some
place 10 sleep. His reply was, "In bee." l waited
Dr<l o'clock p. H.. when was convinced he did not
Intend to provide place for me to sleep ana II slept
morning aud told him that wanted my meals; and
that was prepared to pay as gcn rs any one on codf
see = waited until dinner time and went 10 him
sgan. He then told me 10 go 10 the steward. went
10 the steward. who said he didn't know anything
about it; l must go 10 the captain.
idd me to 90 70 the steward and tell him who was
that belonged to Col. Bartraus Regiment, &C., ana
guessed he would arrange ii for NE. This was humll
sting but had 10 stand II. went again 10 thc Stew
ard and told him what the captain said "WeL, Sad
he. IN let you know when am ready for you.'
They had first, second and third table, after which
table for the children and ships servants Alter All
aboyenamed were served, few plates were pni on one
end OF the table for the coored servants Inc acting
steward then came on deck and informed me cond
down in the cabin 10 what be called dinner which
consisted of cold bits Of meat and stale bread the scraps
from other tables. tried to eat, but could only take
Just enough 10 subsist uDOn, until got to Fortress
Monroe, when ! sent ashore by one Sergeant Ray OF
Co. G. of orr regiment who had been discharged and
Vas On his way home. He bought me some crackers
and cheese, OF which eat until arrived at New
York.
When the steward informed me that he would let me
inow when could TO my meals. he also informed
me that would have to pay seventy 1--WE cents ior each
TOLD him did not caIei would pay whatever the
charges might be.
II was not charged for ny board as otter officers,
II Eas not because did not expect or offer to pay the
same.
As to my receiving 'the same accommodation as
some my others without distinction OF color was
We only L. $ officer that was subjected TO such treat
ent and at tie table where was allowed 10 eat theie
eie Dut three men and three women (colored formerly
saves and then acting servants to those who ought W
nave served themselves.
l. was my intention to have made out statement
sad forwarded II TO General Dix but was advised by
Shallain Bogen who ad resigned. believe, nom the
Hth Onited States Coored Infantry, who was also a
passenger 70 New York. 10 pursue different course
ne was the only United States officer on board that had
oaek'eone enough to let the Rebels know he was the
ubeompromisirg friend Of the Governments; while
mere were number OF hunkeys dressed in the United
es~s uniform and. worse than all the rest, officers IN
ooied regiments who seemed ~ take pleasure in pay.
Dg homage to the Rebel Governor Clark OF Missssip
p Vol AlstoD, 5 C.. Inspector General under Kirby
sinlth q leave out the GeneraD Col. Bolton and
o'aeis OF Ike stripe. told them the night before we
stflvei In port that they had disgraced the uniform
ey wore and the Coorcd Regiments they represented
ia fl.fp efaIs fafap
VI" W. LEvEEE, Chaplain 10th I. S. G.. Infantry.
Hsa-OrieGns, La Aug {. ls6j.