Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-29

and 4 breast pin and ring, which we're never re
turned he saw Wertz kill a man By shooting
him with Q revolver, because he asked to take 4
little fresh air. Witness, for demonstrating
against the ACT Of cruelty. was fastened with ball
and chain, but got loose and made his escape
Sergeant Corbett gave his account OF the An.
jacksonville prison. representing is 20 be deposi-
tory of filth Men were lying around in swamps
therein in the most horrible condition. and our
men died from the effects OF lice, naggots and
flies gathered on them The food vas insufficient
even when the prisoners received double rations
Witness testified as to bis own experien OF be.
f, ing chased BY sloodhounds
The cross-examina alton Of Rob Z kellogg
vas resumed by Mr.. Baker.
Witness said be entered the United States ser
vice on the llth of March, 1862, and was dis
charged on the let of June. 1865.
Q Were you at any other prison than Ander-
sonvillel
A / was at Charleston and Florence.
q. Was the treatment in those places materi-
ally different from that q! Andesonvtleg
Judge Advocate Chapman objected
Mr.. Baker, thought NV question little out
of the way but no objection would be made
Judge Advocate--Ths manner of cross ex-
animation will not be tolerated. If counsel per-
stats | ask for The enforcement Of the rule that
ne reduce his questions to writing.
Mr.. B.-Ths intention of my question was to
show the treatment OF prisoners was equally
good as that al other prisons
Judge Advocate-Thst is q part OF your de
Tense but not proper in q cross examination.
Mr. Baker-The Indictment charges Captain
Wsrtz acting contrary to laws and usages of
war. This is the gist Of the whole thing No
matter how destitute the prisoners were, or how
they suffered; il We show that there nothing
contrary to the laws and usages OF war. then
this man cannot be punished.
Judge Advocste-The question 10 improper,
there ia no evidence to the treatment in other
prisons.
The Court sustained the objection
Cross examination resumed, and long con
tinued, during which the witness said: Unless
the men sent out to cut wood we're strongly
guarded, they would overpower the guard, and
they would have been fools if they had not at
tempted TO make their escape. The proper guard
for squad of twenty men would be a corporal
aud six men. He did not know of his own
knowledge tina, Captain wertz prevented the
men from going out 10 cut wood; knew the men
dug one we'll with whatever they could get, such
as half canteens, and the plates and spoons. The
water Of the wells was fair. There was not room
enough TO dig all the wells which we're needed !:
space was required for the prisoners. He never
saw Captain Wertz order or take away from the
prisoners anything which contributed to their
health and comfort. De thoaght the police re
gulations might have been better. On one occs-
aston Captain Wertz did him a kindness. He
was ia the woods and had left his knife there.
and Captain w ertz the means of his recover
ing il; did not himself know from self obserya-
ton OF any inhuman or wilful act By Wertz.
l.. ID. Brown, captured at Plymouth aud taken
to Andersonyille, testified that on or about the
18th Of May, 1864. OF having sour meat and
water for vinegar. The sick men were carried
out at the south gate; in some eases men would
die while waiting to be carried out. In regard to
moving the dead four men were assigned to that
duty, aud in return they we're allowed TO bring 10
wood, which, If they chose they could sell inside
for dollar; they became SO hardened that they
would say, That's right sell off dead man for
wood" Some men would go over the dead line,
where il had been broken, without knowing, and
had they been warned they would have been shot
| BloodhouDds were kept there to hunt and recap
| ture those who attempted TO escape, and the
captured prisoners were allowed to go out in
certain numbers 10 collect wood. The witness
told his comrades the first time he got out Of
the stockade he would try and escape. He made
the attempt and was hunted. but not imm ediately
found. he lay concealed for an hour or two,
and heard the yepng of the hounds in the dis
lance. then nearer aud nearer they came, so
close as actually to rub bis nose, and then made
a circle around him until the hunters or soldiers
came up The hunter or soldier said the wit
ness must 70 with him The soldier said the
Old Capt. told him to make the dogs tear him,
the witness, but having once been a prisoner
himself he felt for those who were in that condi
ton When tho witness was brought before
Captain Wertz the latter asked the soldier why
he did not make the dogs tear him, when he re
piled. Il guess the dogs hurt him enough"
Wertz then ordered him to be taken back to the
stockade.
Jesse u Brown, brother of former witness,
and late prisoner at Andersonville. testified: On
the 9th OF July, 1864, he saw Wertz in a sentry
box, when a man came by and desired him to
get water; Wertz ordered that be be shot down
the sentinel fred and killed him, the bullet
taking effcc, in the breast
| Mr.. Baker declined to cross examine the two
witnesses lsst named, having taken offense at the
Court He said: | desire my relations should
be amicabie with the Court, but after what has
taken place. think ! can be Of 10 further assis-
lance 10 the prisoner by remaining any longer
had hoped the mass OF the testimony in my pos
session would have
The Court, interrupting: Do you decline!
! What is your purpose?
Mr.. B.-l must state that we leave the pris
oner to himself.
Court-We do not desire to have you
Judge Advocate Chapmap-I should like to
know whether the counsel have abandoned the
case. $3.50.
Court-We do not und erstand that Mr.. Schlade
has abandoned the case.
Mr.. Schlade-I have tried to stay here az long
as possible.
Court-Do you abandon the casel
Mr.. Schlade-I follow the example OF nv col
league, believing that we cannot do anything
more for our client
The Court-Thon you will take your seat We
understand distinctly that the counsel have
abandoned the case.
Mr.. Baker-We do. and leave him in the
hands of the Court and Judge Advocate.
The Court-No. another word from you; you
are new mere spectator
Judge Advocate Ohapman--l will try 10 adopt
myself to the interests Of the prisoner
The Court said we will now adjourn. II the
Judge Advocate desires, to enable him TO take
such steps as he may think. proper.
Judge Advocate assented, and at a few min
utes TO three adjourned till TO morrow.
Correspondencel se tW c en- Gov. Holde N
! and Gen. Kruger.