The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-08

Continuation Of the sickening
Revelations.
Early Adjournment Of the Court on Account
Of Wifx's Illness.
Ae. &c. &es
WASHINGTON, Sept. z, 1856

1hIogan of the Second Ohio regiment testified
shooting and killing Of i've six Union prisoners in the
stockade during July and August, 1884 Of the
the OF washing his clothes, and another
trading with the guard WrE struck the witness for
answering to his name, which had been incorrectly
called and then tied his and legs together with his
own hands. fastening them with stick he was kept In
that position for two hours and half witness had seen
nan who was badly bitten by the hounds
Cross-exanined by Mr.. BAKER-He was present at the
hanging OF raiders by men; he had nothing
20 do with the trial Of the rades be was bucked on the
l7th@ May for other reason than thai ne faied 70
answer at roll call 70 the wrong name
=. TESTIMONY OF JOHN ". CASE.
John W. Case Of the Forty seventh New York regi-
ent testified that on 18th of September those who
were sick and wounded told that they could got
70 the depot without they could DO So they
TO b. exchanged witness could not readily get INTO
ne carr Vim ss son Of ScS ana blow
his brains OUT somebody shot at him previously. but
ssrack another person he was not near the dead ne
shoot witness said four i've shot; Of them
was going to build fire and another was taking down
&he cornorsof hs blanket the latter was shot Ia the
head; shooting men was a common occurrence every
might he frequently heard men crying "murder,"
CSossexamned by Nj. BAKER-Witness heard q seuti-
mel say that he received fuough OF thirty days for
every Yankee he killed; he knew men were shot during
CAPTAIN Wrs never a hunt t yo~Y es a No n0"s
q He only threatened your A. That's what's the
natter uAnghter)
TESTIMONY OF EDWARD RICHARDs0N
Edward Richardson resident OF Albany, Ga, for
twenty three years. testified that that place is foryfve
miles from Andersonvle he Andersonville every
month in the year 1884 until August; there was good
crop in 1893 but not much wheat there there
many sweet potatoes; in 1884 large wheat crop was
vicinity Of Andersonve were large and farmers raised
vegetables for their own
Recommendation said in two warehouses in
Andersonvile there considerable bacon syrup and
corn meal; there was not much garden truck in 1864;
there was difficulty in obtaining seed
NJ tntc NJ thn xrttna far The
Defence and would not be used any farther at
By the CouRT-Witness said i Is corn growing coun
try; there good crop in 1884, and more corn
planted than In any previous year
TESTIMONY OF CHARLES J. WILLIAMS.
Charles Williams, Of the First New Jersey cavalry,
lesed that the medical treatment was better under Dr.
dayton the post surgeon, than under his predecessors
DR.. White and Stevenson two men were shot In the
stockade and in the hospital; he did not know the
smauga among those killed. and also another cripple
who had approached the guard for the purpose of trading
vas distributed to the prisoners in one Of the hospital
wards while blankets and pants were appropriated by
the rebela
Gross examined --witness had seen Captain wirz in
tesere with In the hospital; but he used per-
sona violence Confederate soldier brought Irish and
other potatoes and green into the stockade, and
took thsm another suffer- one OF our own prisoners if
eur men could not buy they had TO go without; Yam
sonvilie; but looking in he goods and groceries
NJ BAHss said the prisoner was not wen to-day; he
suffering with pains in the head and breast, and
sroubled with the bowel complaint II the could
now adjourn for the remainder Of the day would be
The Court at one O'Clock adjourned, Major General
WALLACE saying that the prisoner would receive medical
attendance
Meeting OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce held regular monthly
aseting yesterday afternoon President Abel A. Low in
the chair The meeting called to order half
O'Clock, when the Secretary proceeded to read the
minutes Of the previous session On their adoption in
quiry made for the reports of committees and the
Executive Committee Membership reported progress,
but deferred handing in the regular statement until the
next meeting >-s~o-~
discussion ensed relative TO the proposed report Of
she delegation Of the Chamber that attended the Detroit
Convention There was considerable dissatisfaction /
eynced the action Of the Convention and the report
VI the committee is therefore anxiorsly awaited.
The sEcRKrARY then proceeded to read the suboined
communications
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
~S<stsFfS WASHINGTON, August 20, 1885
To mn PRESIDENT OF TIE CHAxBER oT CoxMERcE, NSw
sm-At the instance or Mr. Frederick W. A. Bruce, the
British Minister have the honor to invite your atten
non the ncosod printed copy Of circular letter from
The Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce and a draft OF a
w Dc Ls on the s"9 'Ss %.t,ea Desiring % avail
themselves of the wisdom and experience oil the com
cia bodies In this country request tnst replies may
me nurpose Of laying the information obtaned before
conference 70 be held at Sheffeld England during the
ramoion Of science As il prorsr 70 suppose that the
result Of the deliberations OF so learned association
viii beneficial TO most persons OF whatever nation who
ere engaged In commercial pursuits am induced to sub
Unit 70 your favorable consideration the proprety Of
lvIuQ with the request OF the gentlemen Of the Liver
pool Chamber Of Commerce am SIR yon r 9ee gn
servant, WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
The 5EcRxrAny then read letter from Philip II. Rath-
bone President of the Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce.
enclosing 'Frye de Loi," drawn up by Messrs Theo
sors Engels and Edward Van Peborg the representa-
ves of the Belgian at the York Conference
Their scheme embraces the questions OF non-payment
Cor freight until after the accomplishment of the voyage
the abolition OF the payment OF rata freight the non
payment Of freight due goods lost by pers OF ne
taken by public enemies or pirates, the refunding
Of the freight money paid advance In OF loss OF
the goods and sundy other points Of great Importance
Mr. BLoopeoop hoped thai the New York Chamber
would be represented by some of the shippers and
merchants city. After discussion the matter
was referred TO the Executive Committee.
No other business OF importance being on hand, MI
sdered the Chamber might advantageously appoint
committee TO consider the propriey Of recommending
70 the government permit the payment Of portion OF
the duty foreign goods In legal tender notes The
proportion payments might be from ten TO twenty per
cont the notes being subsequently cancelled II only
scn per currency taken for the duties de-
nand would arise legal tender which would at
lower the price OF gold The speaker considered this a
.ss m %Das Of Mr. Tho
might appoint committee 10 take action there
upon -. ,.. i.
rmmittee for that purpose would be- desirable, and
so, ed that the suggestion be at once acted upon The
sootlon was then made 70 appoint committee Of six
uembs-p including the President, who should art ~
Chairman odlco. After some discussion me mono'
was carried the President declaring that the duties %
The members were likely 10 be most important he won
defer their appointment until the next monthly meeting
Mr. wtrsows, on being accorded the hoor, state'
Mat the people ~ New York about ~ extend hos
vtality to an eminent foreigner The Hon John Bright
Of England who had long abored In behalf of the Ganh'
Of this country had he believed accepted AN Invitation
10 visit America. he hoped that the first call he w0nlt
make on his arrival would be TO the Chamber ol toin
msrce, and accordingly moved that the Executive Com
ptee OF the Chsmber b. authorized 70 invite the states
man 10 visa The city and the Chamber Of Commerce o
New York
This motion was unanimously carried, subsequent q