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Headquarters Department of tub Socth,
General Orders, l™*" Head ’ S " C ’ March 9 ’
No. 32. f
I, < ~' ourt Marcial, which convened
t , S - Pursuant to General Order No.
7, dated Headquarters, Department of the South, Hil-
S " C v:4 Tan ' , . R '?; Sth. 1865, and of which Major
trank. Place, 157th N. Y Vols., was-President, were
arraigned and tried:
Ist. Charles Benson, private 56th N. Y. Vols.
Charge: “Conduct to the prejudice of good order
and military discipline.’’
Specification First: “In this, that Private Charles
Benson. 56th N. Y. V. Infantrv, did wantonly
and cruelly refuse permission to'Private Edwin
H. Smith, Cos. D, CCth N. Y. V. 1., to procure
water and empty night pails in the room, in
which said Smith with others was confined. This
S. C., on or about August 15th,
Specification Second: “In this, that Private Charles
Benson, sCth N. Y. V. 1., did cruelly and with
out sufficient cause or authority, torture Private
RobertH. Corey, 56th Regt. N. Y. Vol. Infantry,
by confining him in an iron collar for several
hours. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the
17th of August, 1864.”
Specification Third ; “In this, that Private Charles
Benson, 56th N. Y. V., did cruelly, wantonly
and with curses, refuse to Private Robert Cooper,
Cos. B, 56th N. Y. V.. permission to go to the
sink, said Cooper being at that time in an Iron
collar, thereby inflicting great suffering and in
convenience on said Cooper. ’This at Beaufort,
S. C., on or about the 3d of September, 1864 ”
To which charge and specifications the accused
pleaded, “NotGuiity.”
Finding ;
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused, Charles Benson, private Cos
L, 56th N. Y. Vols., as follows:
Os the first specification, “Not Guilty."
Os the second specification, “NotGuiity ”
Os the third specification, ‘ Guilty’’ of tfie facts as set
forth, bnt the Court attach no criminalitv thereto
Os the charge, “Not Guilty."
And the Court do therefore the accused
2d. Sergeant Frederick Alberts, Oft. L, 56th N. Y. V.
Cuaroe : “Conduct to the prejudice of good order
and military discipline.”
Specification First- “In this, that Sergt. Frederick
Alberts, Cos. L, 60th N. Y, V,, did inflict a cruel
punishment on Private Wm. A. Garrett, Cos. D,
66th N. Y. V.. by confining said Garrett in au
iron collar for a long space of time, to wit,
thirty-three hours. This at Beaufort, S. C., on
or about the 4th or sth day of July, 1864."
Specific at ion Second: “In this, that Sergt. Frederick
Alberts, Cos. L, 66th N. Y. V. L, did wrongfully
and without authority confine in an iron collar,
Private Edwin H. Smith, Cos. D ,66th Reg N. Y
Vols., for writing a letter to Capt, L. W. Met
calf Provost Marshal of the District of Beaufort,
complaining of cruelties in jail. This at Beau
fort, S. C., on or about the ICth of August,
1864.”
Specification Third : “In this, that Sergt Frederick
Alberts, Cos. L, 66th N. Y. V., did confine in an
iron collar a negro named Toot, now a member
of Cos. B, 21st Reg. U. S. C. T.. for the purpose
of forcing him by torture to enlist In the military
service of the United States. This at Beaufort,
S. C„ on or about the Ist day of September,
1864."
Specification Fourth- “In this, that Sergt. Frederick
Alberts, Cos. L, 56th N. Y. V., did cruelly, wan
tonly and with curses revile and threaten to
shoot Private Robert Cooper, Cos, B, 56th N. Y.
V., while said Cooper was confined in an iron
collar. This at Beaufort, S. C., on or aoout the
. 3d day of September, 1864."
Specification Fifth: “In this, that Sergt. Frederick
Alberts, Cos. L, E6th N. Y. V , did cruelly, wan
tonly and with curses, refuse to Private Robert
Copper, Cos. B, 56th N. Y. V., permission to go
to tlae sink, said Cooper being at that time con
fined in an iron collar, thereby inflicting great
suffering and inconvenience on said Cooper. This
at Beaufort, S. C., on or about the 3d of Septem
ber, 1564."
To which charge and specifications the accused
pleaded, “Not Guilty.”
Finding :
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused, Sergt. Frederick Alberts,
otith N. Y. Vols., as follows:
Os the first specification, “Not Guilty."
Os the second specification, “Not Guilty.”
Os the third specification, “Not Gui ty.”
Os the fourth specification, “Guilty,” except the
words “wantonly” and “did threaten to shoot,’’but the
Court attaches no criminality thereto.
Os the fifth specification, “Guilty.”
Os the charge, “Guilty."
Sentence:
And the Court do therefore sentence him, the accus
ed, Sergeant Frederick Alberts, 56th N. Y. Vols,, to be
reduced to the ranks as a private soldier.
3d. 2d Lieut. H. A. Hawkes, 58th N. Y. V.
Charge First : "Conduct to the prejudice of gopd
order and military discipline.”
Specification First: “In this, that 2d Lieut. H. A.
Ilawkes, 56th N. Y. V. Infantry, did keep Private
Robert Cooper. Cos. B, 56th Keg. N. Y. V. In
fantry, confined in jail, without delivering him to
his commanding officer, in violation of General
Orders No. 22, series of 1864, Headquarters,
Dept, of the South, for a long space of time, to
wit, twenty-six days. This at Beaufort, S. C.,
in the month of September, 1864.”
Specification Second : “In this, that 2dLient. H. A.
Hawkes, 56th Keg. N. Y. V. Infantry, did inflict
a cruel and nnusuai punishment on Private
Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 56th Keg. N. Y. Vol. In
. fautry, by confining said Cooper in dn iron collar
for a long space of time, to wit, twenty-eight
hours, to the physical injury of said Cooper, and
to the injury of the service. This at Beaufort S.
C„ on or about the 3d aud 4th of September,
1864.”
Specification Third: “In this, that 2d Lieut. H. A.
. Hawkes, 56th Reg. N. Y. Vol/ Infantry, did tor
ture Private Robert Cooper, Cos. B, 66th Reg. N.
Y. Vol. Infantry, in order to make him confess
where he had obtained liquor, by placing him in
an iron collar and keeping him there for a long
space of time, to wit, twenty-eight hours. This
at Beaufort, S. C., on or abouttne 3d and 4th of
September, 1885."
Specification Fourth ; “In this, -that 2d Lieut. H, A.
Hawkes, 56th Keg. N. Y. V. Infantry, did wan
tonly curse and revile Private Robert Cooper,
Cos. B, 50th N. Y. Infantry, when said Cooper
was confined in an iron collar as aforesaid. This
at Beaufort, 9. C., on or about the 3d of Septem
ber, 1864."
Charge Second: “Conduct unbecoming an officer
and a gentleman."
Specification : “In this, that 2d Lieut. H. A.
Hawkes, D6th N. Y. V. Infantry, did corruptly
and scaudously offer to Thomas Rhodes (Boat
mau;then iu confinement in jail, that if he, the
said Rhodes won'd pay him one hundred dollars
he would let him, said Rhodes, go. This at
* Beaufort, S. C., on or about the Bth of October.
1864. "
To which charges and specifications the accused
pleaded, “NotGuiity."
Finding :
The Court, ha-ring maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused, 2d Lieut. H. A. Hawkes,
56th N. Y. V. Infantry, as follows:
Os the first specification, first charge, “Guilty,”
after substituting 21 days for 26.
of the eecond specification, first charge, “Not
Guilty.” *
Ol the third specification, first charge, “Not Guilty.”
Os the fourth specification, fiist charge, “Not
Guilty.”
Os the first charge, “Guilty.”
Os the specification, second charge, “NotGuiity."
Os the second charge. “Not Guilty.”
Sentence:
And the Court do therefore sentence him, 2d Lieut.
11. A. Hawkes, C6th N. Y. Vols., to be reprimanded
In General Ordeni by the Commanding General of the
Department. The Court is thus lenient, In view of
the uniform good character of the accused, and the
conflicting testimony of the witnesses lor the prosecu
tion.
11. The findings in the ca.e of Private Benson, are
approved. Private Benson, will be released from ar
rest and restored to duty.
In the case ot Sergeant Alberts, the finding on the
fourth specification is disapproved. The findings on
all the other specifications and the charge are approv
t cunlirnied and will be executed.
In the case oj Lieut. Hawkes, the findings on the
first charge and its first specification, and on tiie second
charge and its specification are approved. The find
ings ou the second, third and fourth specifications of
the first charge are disapproved. The Commanding
General cannot hut think, that the Court has been un
duly influenced by the degraded character of the
olfendeis, who have been placed in the iron collar at
Beaufort jail, and has not sufficiently considered, that
it concerns the honor of the service, that no want of
sympathy for the sufferers should cause the introduc
tion of such ill practices to be overlooked.
All punishments, particularly those inflicted without
sanction,should be strictly confined to those authorized
by the customs of the service. It need not be said
that the punishment- inflicted at Beaufort jail is not
among these, and is more suited to the old use of the
jail as a slave pen, than to a military prison of the
United Hiatus. Besides no officer ordering a punish
ment should, by his abusive language or conduct, give
reason to suppose that personal feeling influences his
proceeding, if he does, tne punishment loses all good
effect and become a source of positive evU. Bftt
there ia a graver circumstance yet in this case. Bv the
concurrent testimony of Cooper, the man confin' and, of
his fellow prisoners and or the jailor, the iron collar
was used to exfort a disclosure from Cooper of the
party who furnished him with liquor. However de
sirable it may have been to ascertain this person, the
employment of such means, by whatever name called
is is fact torture and a disgrace to the service and the
country. The Commanding General trim's, that he
will never again have to notice such a flagrant abuse
of power by an Officer of the armv. Lieutenant
Hawkes is released from arrest and restored to duty.
By command of
Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Burger. A. A. Gen. apr7
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Headquarters, Department of the South,
Hilton Head, 3. C , Feb, 21. 1804.
General Orders, I
No. 26. /
The following paragraph, from Special Orders No.
75, Adjutant General's Office. Februarv 16th, 1865, Is
republished for the Information ol this Command :
War Department, Adjutant General’s Office,
Washington, Feb. 10, ISOs.
SraciAL Orders,!
No. 75. |
[extract.]
7. By direction of the President, 2d Lientcnant F.
De L. Eakin, Company B, Battalion 90th New York
Volunteers, is hereby dishonorably dismissed the ser
vice of the United States, under Section 3, Paragraph
8 (General Remarks;, of Circular No. 36, senes of
1864, from this Office, for neglect of duty in falling to
have the rolls of his command made out and forward
ed to the proper Commissary of Musters, thereby
working prejudice to the Interests of the enlisted
men.
By order of the Secretary of War.
E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adt. Gen.
By command of
Major General Q, A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Burger, Asst Adt. Gen. aprl
[Official.]
Headquarturs, Department of the South,
Hilton Head, 9. C., March'll, ISCS.
General Orders, )
No. 34. / *
The following paragraph, from Special Orders, No.
93, Adjutant General's Office, February 25th, 1866, is
re-published for the information of this Command:
War Department,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, February 26,1965.
Special Orders,!
No, 93. f
(Extract.;
16. The pay of the following named officers is 'sus
pended, until proper final statements of deceased
soldiers of their companies, as required by the 96th Ar
ticle of War, are filed in the office of the Adjutant Gen
eral, evidence of which will he a certificate to that
effect, from this Office:
Commanding Officer, Company A, 2d Illinois Light
Artillery.
Commanding Officer, Company C, 2d Illinois Light
Artillery.
Commanding Officers of Departments and Corps
■will promulgate thte Order to their commands.
Cy order of the Secretary of War:
E. D. TOWNSEVD,
• Assistant Adjutant General.
By command of
Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Burger, A. A. Gen. apr4
[Official.;.
Headquarters, Department of the South,
Hilton Head, S. C„ March 8,1865.
General Orders,!
No. 31. f
I. Civilians travelling upon Government Transports,
within this Department, will hereafter be charged the
following rates of fare, to be collected by the Quarter
master in charge pf Marine Transportation at the point
of departure, upon passes issued by the Provost Mar
shal:
Between Hilton Head and Charleston ;...$3 60
Between Hilton Head and Savannah 2 50
Between Hilton Head and Beaufort 75
Between Hilton Head and Fernaudiua 4 60
Between Hilton Head and St. Augustine 5 GO
■Between Hilton Head and Jacksonville 5 60
Between Hilton Head and Fort Pnjaski 75
Between Hilton Head and St. Hel&a .. 26
Between points, not specified above, the late of $1
for every twenty miles, will be charged.
11. Free transportation will be allowed, to govern
ment employees, while travelling on government busi
ness ; to members of the Sauitary and Christian Com
missions, agents distributing gratuitous suppltegto the
destitute, and regularly appointed regimeutarSntlcrs,
while travelling In the discharge of their duties as such:
aud to destitute refugees, at the discretion of local
Commanders.
111. No Free transportation will he allowed except
upon passes marked “Free" by the Provost Marshal.
By command of
Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Burger, A. A. Gen. apr3
[Oflicial.] “
Headquarters, Department of the South,
• Hilton Head, 8. 0., March 21, 1865.
General Orders, >
No. 37. /
I. Authorized traders, at Charleston or Savannah,
are permitted, in accordance with Paragraph I, of
Special Field Orders No. 13, dated Headquarters Mili
tary Division of the Mississippi, iu the Field, Savannah,
Ga., Jan., 15th, 1865, and under such restrictions as the
local Commanders may impose, to receive from the in
habitants residing within the military lines> such mer
chandise and agricultural products, except Cotton, and
articles not contraband of war, 89 the latter may have
to dispose of, in exchange for necessary supplies of
food and '-clothing. This traffic will be kept strictly
within the limits of military necessity, aud will not be
allowed except upon the certificate of such fiecessity
by the Post Commander. Articles received by traders
iu conformity with the provisions of this order, can
only be moved as a military necessity and upon per
mits obtained through these Headquarters.
11. All purchasers of cotton or claims thereto, direct
ly or indirectly, by any other person than a United
States’ Treasury Agent, are prohibited in this com
mand.
Bv command of Mb *
Major A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Buboer, A. A. Gen, apr3
Headquarters, Department of the South,
Hilton Head, 9. C., March 17,15C5.
General Orders, 1
No. 46. j
I. Before a General Court Martial, which convened
at Savannah, Ga., in pursuance of Special Order No. 9,
Par. I, dated Headquarters 2d Division. 19th A. C.,
Savannah, Ga., January 26tb, 1865, and of which Major
John H. Polk, Bth lnd. Yols., was arralgued aud triqd:
6 Capt. James Kutwistle, 176th Regiment New York
Vols.
Charge : “Conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman."
Specification: “In this, that he, Captain James Ent
wistle, 176th Regiment New York Vols., was
on or about the 27th day of January, 1865, beast
ly intoxicated, and In that condition was found
by the Provost Guard, in a public square or
park, in the city of Savannah, Ga., wholly un
able to take care of himself."
To which charge and specification the accused
pleaded, “Not Guilty."
Finding :
The Court haring maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused, Capt. James Kutwistle,
176th Regiment N. Y. Vols., as follows :
Os the specification, ,‘Gniiiy."
Os the cnarge, “Guilty.”
Sentence:
And the Court does therefore sentence him, Capt.
James Entwistlo, 170th Regiment New York Volun
teers, to be dismissed the service of the United States.
11. The proceedings, findings and sentence iu the
foregoing case have been approved by the proper com
manders, and the record forwarded for the action of
the Major General Commanding the Department who,
upon the recommendation of the Brigadier General
Commanding the second Division Nineteenth Armv
Corps, directs that the sentence be remitted. Captain
Kutwistle is released from arrest and restored to duty.
By command of
Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Burger, Assistant Adj’t General. aprO
•N° TICE '
. Savannah, Ga, March, 8,18G5.
After this date the Provost Court will be held in the
U. 8. Court House, up stains, coiner of Bull and Bay
streets
EBEN PARSONK Ja.,
mar 9—ts Lient. and Provost Judge.
RIDDELL & MURDOCK, m
wholesale and retail dealers in
SUTLERS’ AND NAVAL STOKES, DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOEa HATS AND CAPS,
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, Ac.,
No. 6 Merchants' Row, Hilton Head, S. C. ,
W. V. RIDDELL, IJanlO—tfj H, J, MURDOCH*
Headquarters, Dip’t of the Soutit,
Hilton Head, S. C„ March 17,1866.
General Orders,!
No. 23. /
I. Before a Military Commission, which convened
at Hilton Head, S. C., pursuant to Special Orders No.
15, Par. IV, gated Headquarters Department of the
South, IliltoiT Head, 9. C„ January 17th, 1865, and of
winch Major Frank Place, 157th New York Volun
teers, Is President, were arraigned and tried:
Ist. T. P. Raymond, Civilian.
Charge:— “Theft. ”
Specification— “ln this, that he, T. P. Raymond, civ
ilian, did steal from a box of clothing, the pro
perty of the United States, a pair of pants. All
this at Hilton Head, S. C„ at or near the U. 8.
Government storehouse, on or about the even
ing of January 2d, 1865."
To which charge aDd specifications the accused
pleaded “Not Guilty."
finding -
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the acccused, T. P. Raymond, civilian :
Os the specification, “Gutitv."
Os the charge, “Guilty.’’
SesteHok: "
. And they do therefore sentence him.T P Raymond
| civilian, to be confined at Fort Marion, St. Augustine,
I Florida, at hard labor, for the period of sixty (60
j days.
i 2d. Amos Vandross, civilian (colored,
j Charge;—“Murder."
j specification —“ln this, that the said Amos Vandross,
civilian (colored;, did. with malice aforethought
kill and murder Gallant Morris, a colored boy,
by beating and striking saie Morris wiUi a lea
ther strap or other weapon in such a manner as
to cause death. This at Mitchelville, Hilton
Head Island, S. C„ on or about the night of De
cember 15th, 1864."
To which charge aud specification the accused
pleaded “Not Guilty.”
Finding :
The Commission, haring maturely considered the
evidence adduced, find the accused, Amos Vandross
(colored;:
Os the specification, “Guilty,’’ except the words
“with malice aforethought" and “murder ’’
Os the charge, “Not Guilty,” bnt guilty of man
slaughter.
Sentence:
And the Commission and% therefore sentence him,
Amoe Vandross (colored;, tirbe confined at hard la
bor during the period of his natural life at the Albany
Penitentiary, State of New York, or such other peni
tentiary as the Commanding General may direct.
3d. John Washington, alias Boney Singleton (color
ed;, civilian:
Charge First:— “Burglary."
Spedification— “ln this, that the said John Washing
ton did in the night time, burglariously enter
ter the store of Peabody & Morgan, in the town
of Hilton Head, S. C., on or about the Ist day
of December, 1864, for the purpose of abstract
ing goods feloniously, and was captured while
escaping from said store. ”
Charge Second “Larceny."
Specification — “In this, that the said John Washing
ton did steal from the store of Peabody and
Morgan, in Hilton Head, S. C., various articles
of Merchandise, to-wit, one piece of calico, one
pair of shoes and other articles. This on or
about December Ist, 1864."
To which charges and specifications the actused
pleaded, “NotGuiity."
Finding :
The Commission, having maturely considered the
evidence adduced, find the accused, John Washington
alias Boney Singleton:
Os the specification to first charge, “Guilty."
Os the first charge, “Guilty."
Os the specification to second charge, “Guilty."
Os the Becond charge, “Guilty."
Sbntenoe: ‘
And the Commission do therefore sentence him,
John Washington, alias Boney Singleton, to be con
fined at hard labor for the period or six (6; years, at
su ch plac e as the Commanding General may direct
11. The findings aDd sentence in the case of T. P
Raymond are approved. The sentence will be execu
ted under charge of the Provost Marshal General.
The proceedings, findings and sentence in the case
of Amos Vandross are approved. The prisoner will
be retained in charge of the Provost Marshal General
until permission is received from the becretary of
War to send him to the penitentiary at Albany, New
York, which is designated as the place of confine
ment.
Iu the case of John Washington, the findings on the
first charge and its specification are disapproved, the
specification not alleging that the offence was com
mitted"ln a dwelling house, which Is a necessary ele
ment of the crime of burglary. The findings on the
second charge and its specification are approved. The
sentenoe Is mitigated to two years confinement at
hard labor at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida,
and will be executed under direction or the Provost
Marshal General.
The Military Commission, of which Major Frank
Place, 167th N. X". Vols., is President, is hereby dis
solved.
By command of
Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M. Buroes, Assistant AilJ’t General. m3l
[Official.]
Headquarters Department of the South,
Hilton Head, S. C.. March 7,1866.
General Ordbd,!
No. 30. f
I. Before a General Court Martial, which convened
at Jacksonville, Florida, pursuant to Special Order No,
270, Par. IL dated Headquarters District of Florida,
Fourth Separate Brigade, D. S., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Dec. 9th, 1864, and ol which. Col., B. C. Tilghman, 3d
IT. S. C. TANARUS., was President, was arraigned and tried:
Copt. Alexander S. Toplanyi, 3d U. 8. C. T.
CnAROE First : "Conduct prejudicial to good order
and military discipline.” r
Specification : “In this, that he, Captain A. S. Top
lanyi, Cos. F, 3d U. S. C. TANARUS., when halted by a
sentinel on duty in front oTthe Provost Guard
House, approached him in a violent manner,
using at the same time abusive language toward
the sentinel, and also toward the s*rgeaut of the
guard, the said Captain D. S. Todlanyi not being
on duty and having no authority whatever to
give any directions to the sentinel on post.
This at about the hour of one o’clock In the
early morning at Jacksonville, Fla., on or about
the 28th day of January, 1865.”
Specification : “Iu this, that he, Captain A. S. Top-
Co. F, 3d U. g. G. TANARUS., approached a senti
nel, stationed in front of the Provost Marshal’s
Office in a quarrelsome manner, using abusive
language and striking and kicking the sentinel
while on post In performance of his duty, the
said Captain Toplanyi, not being on duty and
not having authority to give any directions to the
sentinel or interfere with him tn any way. This
at about thenour of one o'clock a. m., on or
about the 28th day of January, 1866, at Jackson
ville, Fla," *
Charge Second: "Conduct unbecoming an officer
and a gentleman."
Specification : “In this, that he, Captain A. S. Top
lanyi, Cos. F, 3d U. S» C TANARUS., approached a senti
nel stationed iu front of the Provost Marshal's
Office in a quarrelsome manner, using abusive
language and striking and kicking the sentinel
while on post in performance of his duty, the
said Captain Toplanyi; not being on duty, and
not having authority to give any directions to
the sentinel, or interfere wit h him in any way.
This at about the hourmf one o’clock, a. m., on
or about the 28th day iff January, 1865, at Jack
sonville. Fla."
To which charges and specifications the accused
pleaded, “Not Guilty."
Findino :
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused, Capt. A. 9. Taplanyi, 3d U.
C. TANARUS., as follows:
Os the first specification, first-charge, "Guilty.”
Os the second specification, first charge, “Guilty,”
Os the first charge, “Guilty." T
Os the specification, second charge, “Guilty."
Os the second charge, “Guilty."
Sentence:
And the Court do therefore sentence him* Captain
A. 8. Topljinyi, 3d U. S. C. TANARUS., to De dismissed the ser
vice of the United States.
11. The proceedings, findings and sentence In the
foregoing case having Deen approved by the officer ap
pointing the Court and submitted to the Major-General
Commanding the Department, for bis action thereon.
The Army Regulations require, that all persons of
whatever rank in the service observe respect towards
sentinels. Capt. Toplaayi’s conduct Is aggaravated by
the fact, that he had no authority over the sentinels,
and that the language be employed was such os no
provocation could excuse In au officer and gentleman.
In consideration, however, of the zeal which Capt.
Toplanyi has shown in maintaining the discipline of
his command, the'Commanding General allows him
an opportunity to retrieve his reputation, and miti
gates the sentence to forfeiture for six months of all
pay and allowances, except the allowance for one
ration.
By command of
Major General Q. A. GILLMORE.
W. L. M, Buboer, Ass’t Adj’t Gen. apj2
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HeADQ'BS, I't.PA.ii lENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, 8, C„ March 1, 1805.
General Orders,!
a.o. 28. J
1. Before a General Court Martial, which convened
at Hilton Head, 8. C„ pursuant to Special Orders, No
7, dated Headquarters, Department or the Sonth.
Hilton Head, 8. C„ January Bth, 1865, aud of which
Major Frank Place, 157fh New York Volunteers, it
President, were airaigned and tried :
Ist. Private John Miller, Cos I, 32d U. 8. C. T.
Charge. :—“Desertion in the face of the enemy.”
Sp.-oiFio.vrioN First.— “ln this, that he. Private John
Miller, Cos. I 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS., did desert his com
mand in the face of the enemy, did leave the
same without the permission of his command
ing officer, and without intention to return. All
this at Deveaax’a Neck, 8. C., on or about the 3d
* of December, ISC4. ”
Specification Second.— “ln this, that he, Private
John Miller. Cos. I, 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS., did desert
his command in the face of the enemy and at
tempt to make his escape North, by secreting
htmseit on the IT. s. Mail steamer Arago, as she
was about to sail. All th<s at Hilton Head, S.
C., on or about December 26th, 1331."
To which charge and specifications the accused
pleaded “Not Guilty."
Finding.
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, find the accused. Private John Miller, Cos. i,
32d IT.l T . S. C. TANARUS., as follows:
Ot the first specification, “Guilty."
Os the second specification, “Guilty.’’
Os the charge, ‘Guilty.”
Sentence
And the Court do therefore sentence him, Private
John Miller, Cos. I, 32d U. 8. C. TANARUS., •• To be confined
at hard labor at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla., one
year, with loss of all pay, that may become due him
during that period.
2d. Corporal W. Harrison Smith. Cos. D, I44th New
York Vols. ,
Charge :—“ Disobedience of orders."
Specification—"ln this, that he, the said Corporal W
Harrison Smith, of Company D, 144th N. Y. Vols.,
did refuse, when ordered by the officer of the Guard
to tnke charge.of a colored relief of guard, he being
regularly detailed as corporal of the Guard. All this
at the Provost Guard House at Hilton Head, 8. C.,
about the 15th day of January, 1865."
To which charge and specification the accused plead
ed, “Guilty."
Finding.
The Court, haring maturely considered the evidence
adduced, confirm the plea of the accused.
Sentence. .
And the Court do therefore sentence him, W. Har
rison Smith, Corporal Cos. D, 132 th N. Y. Vols., “To
be reduced to the ranks ap a private soldier, and to
forfeit to the United States ten dollars ($10; per month
from his monthly pay, for eight months.
V : lP3r al Jame 9 Daze ’*’ Co - D » 144th New York
Charge —" Disobedience of orders,"
Specification— “ln this, that he, the said Corporal
James Dazell, Cos. D, 144th N. Y. Vols, dla re
fuse; when ordered by the officer of the Guard,
to take charge of a colored relief of the guard,
All this at the Provost Guard house at Hilton
■ Head, 8. C., on or about the 15th day of Janua
ry, 1865.”
To which charge and specifications the accrued
pleaded “Guilty."
Finding :
The Court having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, confirm the plea of the accused.
Sentence:
And they do therefore sentence him, Corporal
James Dazel), Cos. D, 144th N. Y. Vols. to be re
duced to the ranks as a private soldier, and to forfeit
to the United States ten dollars (10; per month from
his monthly pay, for the period of eight months
4th. Corporal Wilber Bradiy, Company D, 144th
N. Y. Vols.
Charge : — “Disobedience of orders.”
Sfeoification.— “ln this, that the said Corporal Wl4
her Bradiy, of Cos. D, 144th N. Y. Vols., did re
fuse, when ordered by the officer of the Guard,
to take charge of a colored relief of guard, at
beta; regularly detailed as Corporal of the
Gnard. All this at the Provost Guard-house at
Hilton Head, S. C., on or about the 16th day of
January, 1865."
To which charge and specification the accused
pleaded ‘ Guilty."
Finding :
The Court having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, confirm the plea of the accused.
Sentence;
And they do therefore sentence him, Corporal Wil
ber Bradiy, Cos. 6, 144th New York Vola,, to be re
duced to the ranks as a private soldier, and to forfeit
to the United States ten dollars (10; per month from
his monthly pay for the period of eight months
6th. Private Leonard Hamm. Cos. I, 144th New
York Vols.
Charge :—“Sleeping on Post.”
Sfeoification.— “ln this, that the said Leonard Hamm
private of Cos. L I44th New York Vols., did, af
ter being regularly posted as a sentinel on post
No. 10, town guard over the forage buildings
quit his post apd go into the building, place his
blankets over him and go to sleep, and was
thus found sonndlv asleep by the officer of the
Sard, at 4 1-2 o'clock a. m., of Jan. 16th, 1866
1 this at Hilton Head, S. C„ on or about Jan
uary 16th, 1866.”
To which charge and specifications the accus'd
pleaded “Not Guilty,”
_ Findino:
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
Co d L e i44th N. t Y. e ™T d ’ Vate Le ° Mrd Han ‘ m ’
Os the specification, ’•Guilty," except the words
“after being regularly posted," and “quit his Dost "
Os the charge, “Guilty. ’> „ . yon.
Sentence:
And the Court do therefore sentence him, Private
Leonard Hamm, Cos. L 144th N. Y. Vole., to be con
fined in regimental camp lor thirty days, and to son
feit to the United States two month's pay,
oth. 2d Lieut. J. H. Harold, Ist New York Vol En
gineers.
Cbabob First':— “Disobedience of orders ”
Specification.— “ln this, that 2d Lieut. J. H. Harold.
N. Y. Vol. Engineers, being ordered
by Brig Gen.'John P. Hatch, commanding Di
vision, through a staff officer to take charge of
a party of engineers and mask a positlonlduring
the night, upon which a battery was to ue con
structed tne following day, did fail to comply
with the order, but did instruct a non-commJs
sloned officer to do the work, and said non
commissioned officer failing to execute the or
der, the said work was not done as directed
This at or near Deveaux’ Neck,' 8, C, on or
about the 13th day of December, 1863 «
Charge Second:— I “Conduct prejudicial to Hood or
der and military discipline."
Specification — “In this, that 2d Lieut J. H, Harold
Ist N. Y. Vol. Engineers, when censured by a
staff officer for the dilatory and unsatisfactory
manner of conducting hia working party, did
reply that there was no damned head or tall to
anything connected with the expedition, or
words to that effect. This at or near De eanx*
Neck, on or about the 13th day of December.
1864."
To which charges and specifications the accused
pleaded “Not Guilty.”
FtNWNe:
The Court, having maturely considered the evidence
adduced, and the accused, 2d LieuL James H. Har
old. Ist N. Y. Voi. Engineers, aa follows: - %
Os the specification to first charge. “Guilty.” bnt at
tach no criminality .thereto.
Os the first charge, “Not Guilty.”
Os the specification to second charge, “Guilty "
Os the second charge, "Guilty.”'
Sentence:
And the Court do therefore sentence him, 2d Ltent..
J. H. Harold, Ist N. Y. Vol. Engineers, to be repri
manded in General Orders by the Commanding Gen
eral of the Department.
11. The proceedings, findings and sentences In the
cases of Corporals Dazell, Bradly, Smith, and Private
Hamm, all of tne 144th N, Y. Vols., are approved and.
confirmed, and the sentences will be ct.rried Into ef
fect. The record in the case of Private Hamm dis
closes a negligence in the instruction and posting of
sentinels in the highest degree disgraceful, and which
deserves and meets the severest censure of the Com
minding-General. The Commander of the District
will hold all commissioned and non-commissioned of
ficers of guands strictly accountable that a duty so vi
tally essential to the safety of this post is properly and
exactly performed. r v 1
wm he p ,o^' d L aa d fi “dings in the case of Private
Miller, J2tl U. b. C. TANARUS., are approved. The sentence
Is confirmed, though the Commanding General cos*-
aiders the punishment too light lor the offence charged
and proved. The Provost Marshal General is charged
with the execution of this order.
The proceedings, findings and sentence in the case
of Lieut. Harold, Ist N. Y. VoL Engineers, are ep
proved. Lieutenant Harold is hereby reprimanded
for bis petulant language, so ill-according with the ex-,
ample of subordination and self-restraint, that a com
missioned officer should se to the men of bis com
mand. He is released from arrest and restored to
duty. . ' ’ -
By Command of
Major General Q. A. GILLMQRE.
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