General orders Conf Pam 12mo #745 D e HQfciQ7 e 13D z Zo-M HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., \ "Wkldon, N. C., April 2lth t 1864. J GENERAL ORDERS, \ No. 2. / To the end that officers and men of this command who are wound- ed in engagements with the enemy may be promptly provided for and relieved from unnecessary suffering on the field of battle, the following orders are issued for {he information and guidance of all concerned : I. Previous to an engagement, officers of the Quartermaster's De- partmeut will make the necessary arrangements for the immediate transportation of the wounded from the field. After consulting witb the Medical officer?, they will establish the Ambulance depots in the rear, and give their assistants the necessary instructions for the effi- cient service of the ambulances, wagons and other means of trans- portation. II. The ambulance depots to which the wounded are to be convey- ed or direoted for immediate treatment should be established at the most convenient buildings nearest the field of battle. Red flags will mark the place and way to them. III. The active ambulances will follow the troops te succor the wounded and to remove them to the depots. Before the engage- ment Infirmary detachments* ill also be detailed and organized, of one out of every twenty-five, (the least effective under arms,) from each company, wbose du'ies will be hereinafter prescribed. These men must not loiter about the depots, but tail} return promptly to thg field as soon as possible. IV. Thelnfi-mary detachments will be under the immediate or ders of the medical officers on the field . This corps is to go upon the field unarmed, except the non-commiss'oned officers, who are to pro- tect the corps against stragglers and marauders. The members will be provided with one litter to every two men, and each with a badge by which he can be easily distinguished from the rest of the com- mand ; also with lea'her shoulder-straps, a canteen of water, a tin cup, a haversack containing one-eigbth of a pound of lint, four ban- dages, two long and two short splints of wood, sponges and tonrn : - quets, and a pint bottle of alcoholic stimulants. V. It shall be the duty cf this corps, under tho immediate direc* tion of the assistant su-geon of the regiment, accompanied by the ambulances or wagons, to follow up promptly the action, administer- ing to the immediate wants of the wounded by giving etimulous, checking hemorrhage, and the temporary splinting of fractures. VI. Those who are too much disabled to walk will be removed to aome ambulance depot, previously agreed upon, where they will be left in charge of the surgeon of the regiment. The removal of the wounded from the field will devolve upon the Infirmary corps, and all meh straggling from the ranks under pretext of aiding this corps will be summarily dealt with, to which end the medical officers in charge and the non-commissioned officers are specially required to report to the regimental commanders of the stragglers, their names, and the company to which they may belong, VII. The assistant surgeon in charge of the Infirmary corps should provide himaelf with a pocket case, ligatures, needles, pins, chloroform, napkins, brandy or whiskey, tourniquets, bandages, lint and spirits. To obviate the shock of the nervous system, to sup- press hemorrhage, to put fractures in some temporary apparatus, so as to facilitate the removal of the wounded, should be his first care. This last is best accomplished by placing under the fractured limb a piece of old linen or cotton, of the form of a pocket handkerchief; on the opposite and outer edges of this are placed the splints, which are rolled up in it, toward the lint, on each side, until the fracture is snugly supported in the intervening space ; the whole to be secur- ed by two or three bands of tape or bandage. VIII. The regimental surgeon should, before an action, satisfy himself by personal inspection that all the moans and appliances for carrying the wounded are at hand ; give instructions to the Infir- mary corps as to the application of a tourniquet to restrain danger- ous hemorrhage ; establish depots for the wounded, under the super- vision of the medical director ; and render to the men of his regi- ment all necessary surgical aid ; performing there all operations that are required; and he will be held sponsible that he has at his dis- position all the means, supplies and appliances for the proper per- formance of the service enjoined, or has taken all proper measures to secure them. He will instruct all detailed to assist him not to allow ambulances to be monopolized by wounded officers to the ex- clusion of others. He will forbid any of the infirmary corps to hold officers' horses on the field, or to do any thing bat what strictly ap- pertains to their duty. The surgeon should not devote himself exclusively to a wounded officer, nor leave his poat to accompany him to the rear. IX. Wounds will be dre?sed and operations performed as far as practicable on the field, and patients made as comfortable as circum- stances will admit for transportation to hospital in the interior, X. Surgeona will supply themselves with hospital flags, and will have them attached to the ambulances and placed conspicuously over the field infirmaries and hospitals. XI. As soon as possible after an action, surgeons will transmit to the medical director a return of casualties according to the following form : Return of the Killed and Wounded in the in the action of Regiment Wounded. Q £» S5 a 3 S 1 •a a o T 4 S3 •a O Remarks. Officers N. C. Officers. Names of offi- cers killed and Privates. wounded to be inserted here. 1 XII. The material for the badges and for the ambulance flags pre- scribed in paragraphs II and IV of this order will be provided by the Quartermaster's Department. By command of General Beauregard, JNO. M. OTEY, Ant. AdjU Gen. / ; + * it- rt , / HEAD-QUARTER', DEPARTMENT N. C. ASD SO. VA. Hancock's House, May 23r Hancock's HotjjE, May 26th, 18G4. J GENERAL ORDERS, \ No. 7. i I. Officers and men, especially those occupying advanced positions for the purpose of watching and giving warning of (he approach of the enemy, are enjoined to remember the great importance of com- mnoieating reliable information regarding the strength, movements and pobitions of the enemy. In making reports^of this character, officers will discriminate between fact and rumor, and will discoun- tenance, and as far as practicable, prevent the circulation of false rumors and exaggerated reports. Parties originating such rumors, will be immediately arrested and held in custody till their cases can be investigated. When an expedition is on foot in this Department, it is specially eiij. * on All officers and soldiers who may have knowledge of the fact, toouain rigidly" from conversing on the subject, either among themselves or with others. A departure from this 'military precaution may defeat the best laid plans for effective blows at our enemy, and the Commanding General must earnestly impress on all the strictest observance of these orders. III. The attention of District and Subordinate Commanders is earnestly invoked to the great importance of a speedy transmission and promulgations to the troops under their command, of all orders issued and published for their guidance, as serious embarrassment and inconvenience"*™ likely to ensue in consequence of delay and neg- lect in this particular. IV. All official letters or papers transmitted to or through these Headquarters, if on letter paper will be folded in three, and on foolt - cap in four equal folds parallel with the writing. They will be neatly endorsed, beginning near the top of the first fold, with the place, date of writing, name of writer, and rank or grade ir ie ser- vice, with a brief summary of the contents or character of the paper. These will be immediately followed by the re- arks of the Commanders through whom the papers necessarily ssed to thcae ir ^r Headquarters, nnd in each of there last 8| °cific(l endorsements ihe date will be given. V. The special attention of the troops in this Department, is invited to General Orders, No. H and Par. Vl, Gerer*l Orders, No. 4 28, A^jutai t and Inspector General's office, ,erieB 18G3. By command of General Bkaiwegar , JNO. M. OTEY, , Asst. A'/j f - tien. HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ) Hancock's House, May 26*A, 1864. 1 GENERAL ORDERS, ) No. 8. \ The attention of all Officers and Men of this Army, of teamsters especially, is particularly called to the following : I. Private and public property, enclosures and fences of farms and plantations with their crops, must be respec ed. On our growing crops depends the sustenance, not only of the people at home but of the troops in the field. By destroying these crops we favor ihe designs of the enemy, whose chief object as he boastingly alleges, is " to starve us into submission." II. Should any enclosures or fences be destroyed, should any crops be in any manner interfered with the troops nearest thereto shall be held responsible and be made to repair all damages thus occasioned and the culprits, when discovered, shall meet with condign punish- ment. III. Brigade, Division and Army Inspectors, are specially charged with the execution of this order. By command of General Beauregard, JNO. M. OTEY, As*' t Adft Gen' I. HEAD QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ) Hancock's Hocsk, May SUM*, 1864. S GENEPAL ORDERS, ) No. 9. J" I. Preparatory to, and during all general engagements, the Chief Inspector of the Army, accompanied by his immediate Assistants and six mounted couriers, will see that all Division Inspectors take a central position in the rear of their respective divisions, and, with the assistance of the Brigade Inspectors, that they enforce all orders relating to the ambulance and ordnance trains, aud, more particular- ly, as regards straggling among the troops. II. A cavalry force proportioaa'e to the s f rengthof each Division, will be placed at the disposal of the Division Inspectors, who will use it to the bettof their judgement and according tc orders from the Chief Inspector, for the purpose of stopping all stragglers, (officer* and men) who may be found loitering in the rear of the lines without written passes from their respective commanders. The names of all such stragglers, their rank and command will be carefully taken down. All passes will be rigidly examined and registered for the further acion of Division Commanders. III. No cc isideratiou shall be shown to stragglers. Should they refuse to obey the orders of the authorized parties stopping them, they shall be regarded as cowards deserting their colors, and will be dealt with accordingly. IV. Division and Brigade Inspectors, Quarter-masters, Commis- saries of Subsistence and Ordnance officers, are positively prohibited from being on the line during and immediately after engagements. Their duties call them to the rear of their respective commands, where their services are invaluable when performed with due dili- gence and zeal. V. None but Ordnance and Ambulance trains will be allowed to move towards the front. They will always be subjected to the rules prescribed in General Orders, No. 1, as regards the Ambulance trains, and in Special Orders, Ho. 8, as regards the Ordnance trains. VI. Baggage and other transportation trains, whether belonging to the Quartermaster or Commissiary Department, shall be collected faciDg to the rear, at proper central points in the rear, to be designa- ted beforehand by the Commanding General or Division Commanders. The Chief Quartermaster, with the assistance of the Chief Commis- sary, will exercise general contorl, see that no confusion ensues; that the wagons do not encumber the roads, that the teamsters obey prompily, and are ready either Dr an advance or a re'reat. VII. The Chief Inspector of the Army is specially charged with the enforcement of this Order. By command of General Beauregard, JNO. M. OTEY, Asst. Adjt. Gen *"1 7it HEAD-QUARMS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA ,^ Hancock's House, June 1th, 1864. J GENERAL ORDERS, 1 No. 10. ]* I. The means of transportation in this Department, for operations in the Field, will be distributed as follows : Army Head Quarters, 1 4 Horse Wagon* Army Head-Quarters, 1 2 Horse Ambulance. Inspector General and Assistants, 1 1 Horse Wagon. Chief Q. M. aud Chief C. S., 1 4 Horse Wagon. Chief Engineer and Assistants 1 4 Horse Wagon. Chief Ordnance Officer and Assistants 1 4 Horse Wagon. Medical Director and Inspector, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Medical Director and Inspector, 1 2 Horse Ambulance. Head-Quarters Chief of Artillery, including Personal Staff, Medical Officers and Other Officers, General Stafi',Qr. Mr. and C. S.... 1 4 Horse Wagon. Corps Head-Quarters,., 3 4 Horse Wagons. Corps Head-Quarters, 1 2 Horse Ambulance, Corps Head-Quarters, for Forage for Animals 2 4 Horse Wagons. Chief Qr. Mr. and Chief C. S. and Assistants, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Chief of Artillery, including Personal Staff', Medical Officers and Other Officers of Gen- eral Staff, Chief Qr. Mr. and Chief C. S., 1 4 Horse Wagon. Division Head-Quarters 1 4 Horse Wagon. Division Head-Quarters 1 2 Horse Ambulanee. Division Head-Quarters, Forage for Animals 2 4 Horse Wagons. 2 Chief Qr. Mr. and Chiet C. B., Pioneer Party and Trovost Guard, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Medical Supplies, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Every 400 Men, for Ordnance, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Brigade Head-Quarters 1 4 Horse Wagon. Brigade Head-Quarters, 1 2 Horse Ambulance. Brigade Head-Quarters, Forage for Animals A|4 Horse Wagons. Medical Supplies, IM Horse Wagon. Every 400 Men Ordnance Supplies, 1 4 Horse Wagon. For Cavalry every 200 Horses for Forage,... 1 4 Horse Wagon. Regimental Head-Quarters, including Field, Staff, Surgeon, Qr. Master and C. S , 1 4 Horse Wagon. For every 250 Men, actually preseot, for Cooking Utensils, 1 4 Horse Wagon. OrdDance Wagons, 1 4 Horse Wagon. All Company Officers and Medical Supplies, 1 4 Horse Wagon. For Regiment, • 2 2 Horse Ambulances. Cavalry, for Transportation of Ammunition, I Pack Mule. Battalion Artillery. Head-Quarters, including Qr. Mr. and C. S., 1 4 Horse Wagon. Battalion, 1 2 Horse Ambulance. Medical Supplies «very 2 Battalions, 1 2 Horse Wagon. Officers, including Field, Staff, Surgeon and Company Officers, 1 4 Horse Wagon. Every 500 Men actually present, for Cooking Utensils 1 4 Horse Wagon. Squadron Cavalry, for Each for Transporta- tion of Shoeing Tools, 1 Pack Mule. Battery Artillery, for Forage and for Coin.* pauy Supplies, 2 4 Horse Wagons. Military Court, 1 4 Horse Wagon. The transportation for Corps Division and Brigade Head-Quarters, includes the Personal Staff, Engineers, Signal Corps and Medical Officers, and Other Officers of the General Staff not mentioned. The General Supply Train and Transportation for Blacksmith Tools &c, are not effected by this Order, necessary transportation for Officers not attached to any Head-Quarters, and Forage Wagons for detached trains will be assigned by the Chief Quarter Master of the Department. The transportation will be the same for Cayalry as for Infantry except when otherwise stated. By command of General Bxacrkurd, JNO. M. OTEY, A»tU Adjt. Gen. BEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ) Hancock's House, June 8th. 1SG4. f GENERAL ORDERS, ) No. 11. j: I. Rigid inspections of Arms and Ammunition should be made daily by every Company Commander. Each' man should have 40 Rounds in bis Cartridge Box, and Caps in proportion. Company Commanders will see that this quantity is maintained. II. General Orders, and all Special Orders relating to the respective commands', must be read to the troops. Where circumstances pre- vent the reading of them to Regiments assembled, they should be read to Companies by their respective Commanders. III. Paragraph V, General Orders, No. 9, Current Series, is so modified as w> read "General Orders, No. 2," instead of "General Orders, No. 1.'' IV. Whenever Artillery is to be moved, (except Light Artillery, furnished with its own horses,) it should be immediately turned over to the proper Ordnance officer, to whose Department belongs the handling of the same, both in putting it in and taking out of posi- tion. The Quarter Master's Department will furnish the requisite transportation. The above instructions will be complied with also in the case of captured Ordnance and Ordnance Stores. V. All Officers, Signal Operators and others in this Department, in transmitting important information, either by Telegraph, Signal or Courrier, will hereafter place, in connection with the date of such communication the hour and minute of sending the same. VI. The Commanding General is pleased to notice the coolness and bravery exhibited on the 3rd inst., by Private James P. Pierce, of Comming's Battery. A 32 pounder shell from one of enemy's bat- teries having pierced the top of the earthworks and rolled under the trail of the gun. Private Pierce, with a presence of mind worthy of admiration, picked it up and threw it outside the trenches before the fuse had burnt sufficiently low to explode the shell. VII. Where troops are camped in the vicinity of any houses, the nearest Commander of a Brigade or of any seperate detachment will station a guard for the protection of property, and to prevent in- trusion upon the family residences, kitchens, gardens and out houses. Buildings not vacant will not be occupied for any other than Hos- pital purpose?. Animals will not be tied to fruit or ornamental trees. Three men, selected from among those in least vigorous health, will ordinarily suffice as a guard, but should be placed under a trusty non-commissioned officer, or private lauced as such, for the purpose. The Commanding General enjoins on Commanders to enforce this order with vigilance and vigor as the honor of the Army is con- cerned. By command of General Bkaubigard, JNO.M. OTEY, >!*«'< Adft (Jail. HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA , * June \%th, 1864. GENERAL ORDERS, \ No. 12. / I. In honor of the lamented Col. 0. M. Dantzler, 22nd S. C. Vols., who fell, on the 2t-d insf., at the head of bis regiment, the Uattery at Howlett's bouse, will hereafter be knwfn asBiTTKRr Dantzi.ru. II. The frequent employment of the Telegraph, by officers and agents of the Government, for He transmission of messages, &c, coUld be communicated by letter, has become a serious abuse. Officers in this Department will attain from the too free use of the telegraph as a medium of c om-niuuication. If upon the examination ai the accounts hereafter, \%\\* evil is st 11 founi to exist, the cost of all unnecessary telegrams will-be charged against the officer sending them. . III. District and Division Commanders will cause the different B Mastsbs in their commands to hand into their Chief t v >uar- ter Masters, by the 3rd of each month their estimates for Clothing, i . \m> Starter Master's Finds, that they may be consolidated and forwarded to the Chief Quarter Master of the Department e 5ih of the same mouth. By command of General Beauregard, J NO. M. OTEY. Assi. Adjt. Gen. HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ) June 20th. 18W. \ GENERAL ORDERS, > No. 14. \ I. Before a General Court Martial, convened at Petersburg, Yii., by Special Orders, No. — , of February 15th, 1864, from the Head-Quarters," Department of N. C, whereof Major W. H. Kerr, was President, were arraigned and tried : I. Captain William J. Malone, Assistant Quarter Master, P. A. C. S., on the following charges and specifications. CHARGE I. Embezzlement. fyeclftZiZ II \ ° mitted 0n aCCOUUt 0f their len ^ th - CHARGE II. Selling woollen cloth, the property of the Confederate Slates, without a proper order for that purpose. %7ctfcatio n n II \ 0mitted on account of their len S th - CHARGE III. Attempting to sell woollen cloth, the property of the Confederate Statu, without a proper order for that purpose. Specification, Omitted. CHARGE IV. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, tpeeffic^ion II. [ 0mitted 0Q amount of their length. FINDINGS AND SENTBNCE OF THE COURT. After mature deliberation, the Court finds the accused, Captain William J. Malone, A. Q. M-, as follows: 2 Of the 1st Specification of 1st Charge Not Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification of 1st Chmrge Guilty. Of the 1st Chargt Guilty. Of the 1st Specification of 2nd Charge...,. Not Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification%f 2nd Charge Not Guilty. Of the 2nd Charge % Not Guilty. Of the Specification of 3rd Charge Guilty. Of the 3rd charge Guilty. Of the 1st Specification of Uh Charge Not Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification of 4 1 4 Horse Wagon. Regimental Head-Quarters, including Field, Staff, Surgeon, Quarter Master, Commis- sary of Subsistence and Company Officers 1 4 Horse Wagon. For every 500 men, actually presen', for Cooking utensils 1 4 Horse Wagon. The transportation for Division and Brigade Head-Quarters, in- cludes the Personal Staff, Engineers, Signal Corps and Medical Offi- cers, and other Officers of the General Staff not mentioned. ARTILLERY. Head-Quarters Chief of Artillery, including Personal Staff, Medical Officers, and other oers of General Staff, 1 4 Horse Wagon. For the Chief Quarter Master and Commissa- ry of Subsistence of the Artillery of the Army, 1 4 Horse Wagon. (This wagon will be required to transport the forage for the Ani- i Head-Quarters.) For the Officers of a Battalion of Artillery, including Field, Staff, Surgeon, Quarter Master and Company Officers ,...1 4 Horse Wagon. Medical Supplies, 1 2 Horse Wagon. For every 500 men, actually presen', for Cooking utensils, .....1 4 Horse Wagon. For each Battery, for Forage and Company Supplies, 2 4 Horse Wagons. The General Supply Train, Transportation for Blacksmith's tools, Ambulances, &c, are not affected by this order ; necessary transpor- tation for officers not attached to any Head-Quarters, and forage wagons for detached trains, will be assigned by the Chief Quarter Master of the Army. The transportation will be the same for Cavalry as for Infantry, except when otherwise stated. II. All wagons in excess of the amount allowed in this order, will be immediately turned over to the Chief Quarter Master. III. The Chief Quarter Master is charged with the prompt execu- tion of this Order. By command of General Beauregard, GEO. \V\1. BRENT, Col, and A. A. 0. HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT X. C. AND SO. VA., ) Xear Petersburg, June Tiih, 186-i. ) GENERAL ORDERS, ) No. 1G. \ The following instructions are published for the information of all concerned. * I. In each Brigade, the Field Officer oftheday will see that the fire of our sharp-shooters is properly kept up, and that Regimental Oi.N ters enforce the orders requiring cleanliness and free communication on their lines. In each Regiment the Officer of the day will supervise the general execution of orders and see that the (tenches are kept clean and the properly drefised. The trenches must be swept and scraped and the sinks dressed twice each 24 hours — sinks must be thrown aa far to the rear as safety will permit, and connected by good covered II. Details for sharp-shooters will be rtfgufarly made and relieved, the men beirjg considered as on guajd duty. They will observe and report to the Regimental CoEimander3 all movements of the enemy. III. Brigade Commanders will cause their mca to make shelters to keep off the sun, arranging them so as not to obstruct communication or interfere with free access to the parapet. Bushes may be laid on or stuck is the parapet, provided they wiil not interfere with our try fire. Officers of the day will pull dosyn shelters of all kinds, which will prevent communication along the trench.: ion the men not to huddle together at any one point. IV. Brigade Commanders will perfect their safe communication with the rear as much as. possible, having at least two lines for the purpose, if practicable. V. Brigade Commanders will strengthen their positions by placing palisades or obstructions, in their front, consulting as much as praeti- cable, with En^ieer Officers. They will also consult the Engineers as toall communications across ravines and in rear of Batteries. They will be in or near the Trenches, and give particular attention to the enforcement of their orders and the maintenance of vigilance. VI. EtcCL morning at S A. M., Division Commanders will forward 10 these Head-Quarters a report of the operations and principal events of the preceding 2-4 Lours, specifying what improvements have been made in their works and what changes made by the enemy, with any suggestions they may deem proper. Any special instances of good conduct will be al:o reported, also a list of casualties. TIL As a general rule, the line of Infantry entrenchments will conform to the following schedule, unless in exceptional cases which will be indicated by the Engineer in charge : Crest of Parapet, 4 feet 3 inches above the banquette. Banquette 11 to 3 feet wide and sunk 1 foot 3 inches below the natural surface. Bottom of pit 8 feet wide in the clear, and not less than two feet below the banquette. Thus giving a cover to the men in the pit, of 6 feet 3 inches — the least they should have. More would be desira- ble in iocalites in which the enemy occupy as high, or higher grounds than we do. The thickness of the parapet depends on the kind of fire to which it is subjected. Where merely exposed to fire of small arms, four to six feet horizontal thickness at the crest, will answer. But, when exposed to Light Artillery fire, this thick- ness should be increased to not less than fifteen feet, and in very ex- posed positions not less than 18 feet. Division Commanders will see that Brigade Commanders cause their Brigades to execute that portion of the works occupied by them, in the manner prescribed above. YIII. "Whenever practicable, wells will be dug along or near to the trenches, and man forbidden to go any distance to the rear for water. Experienced Well diggers will be detailed for the above duty. TL. Regimental Commanders will promptly report to Brigade Head-Quarters, in writing or by an Officer, any rapid fiiiDg or im- portant event, as soon as it occurs. The facts in the case will be at once transmitted to Division Head-Quarters and thence to these Head-Quarters. X. When General Officers leave their Head-Quarters, they should leave directions where they are to be found. This is^f vital impor- tance. XI. When Generals Commanding Divisions transfer their Head- 3 to a new position, thev should at once notifv these Head- 3 Quarters and their Brigade Commanders of the fact, describing their new Head-Quarters in such manner as to prevent any delay in com- municating with them. By command of General Beauregard, GEO. WM. BRENT, Col. and A. A. G. BEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ■» July 21th, 1864. j GENERAL ORDERS,! No* 20. J T. At a General Court Martial, held at Petersburg, Ya., by vir- tue of Special Orders, No. — , February 15th 1864, from Head- quarters Department North Carolina, and whereof Major W. H. Ker, Commandant of the Post at Petersburg, was President, the follow^ ing parties were arraigned and tried : 1st. Private Henry C. Brett, of Co. "A," 31st Regt. N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, sentence Private Henry C. Brett, of Co. "A," 31st Regiment N. C. Troops, to be shot to death with musketry, at such time and place as the Commanding General may •iirect. 2nd. Lieut. John L. Everett, Co. "G," of 31st Regt. N. C. T. Charge Absence without leave. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty, but the Court attaches no criminality to the conduct of the accused. Of the Charge Not Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, acquit Lieut. John L. Everett, of Co. " G," 31st Regt. N. C. T,, of the charge and specification prefers red against him. 3rd. Private Lorenzo D. Manning, of Co. "B," 61st Regt.N. C.T, Charge *. v Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge.... , Guilty. 2 And the Court does, therefore, sentence Private Lorenzo D. Man^ ning, of Co. " B," 61st Regt. N, C. T., to be shot to death with mus- ketry at such time and place as the Commanding General may dU rict. Two-thirds of the Court concurred in said sentence. 4th. Lieut. B. F. Walton, of Co. "D," 31st Regt. X. d! T. Charge Desertion, Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification 4 • Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, sentence Lieut. B. F. Walton, of Co. "D," 31st Regiment N. C. T., to receive a private reprimand from the Commanding officer of his regiment. 5th. Private John Israel, of Co. "E," 51st Regiment N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Spiecification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, sentence Private John Israel, of Co. "E," 51st Regiment N. C. T.,to have one half of his head shaved in the presence of his regiment, and then to be put to hard labor for the term of two years, on such Government works as the Command- ing General may direct, with a twelve pound ball attached to one of his ankles by a chain five feet long. 6th. Private Robert D. Royals, of Co. "I," 51st Regt N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification •. Guil'y. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does, theiffore, sentence Private Robert D. Royals, of Co. " I," 51st Regiment 2\ T . C. T., to have one half of bis head 3baved, and to be branded on the left hip with the letter "D," four inches in length, in the presence of his regiment ; and then to be rut to hard labor for twelve month?, with a twelve pound ball aK 3 tached to one of his ankles by a chain five feet long, on such Govs, ernmcnt works as the Commanding General may direct. 7th. Private Davis Francis, of Co. " G," 31st Regt. N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Not Guilty. Of the Charge •. Not Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, acquit Private Davis Francis, of Co. " G," 31st Regiment N. C. T.; and being of opinion that the tes- timony in this case, abundantally establishes his mentel unsoundness, respectfully recommende his discharge from service. 8th. Edmund Hogan, alias Edward Durman. Charge Spying for the Enemy. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Not Guilty. Of the Charge ; Not Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, acquit Edmund Hogan, alias Ed- ward Durman, of the Charge and Specification preferred against him. The Court is of opinion, from the evidence in this case, that the accused is either a deserter from the Confederate service, or a Conscript who is seeking to leave the Confederacy and thus escape the performance of military duty. 9th. Private William A. Manning, of Co." B," 61st Regt. N. C. T. Charge , Desertion. Specification .„ ...Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does, therefore, sentenc^Private William A. Man- ning, of Co. "B," 61st Regiment N. C. T., to be shot to death with musketry, at such time and place as the Commading General may direct. Two-thirds of the Court coneurred in the said sentence. • II. The proceeding, findings and sentence in the cases of Priva'.e Robert D. Royals, Co. "I," 51st Regiment X. C. T., and John Israel, of Co. "E," 51st Regiment X. C. T., are approved, and will be car> ried out under the direction of their Brigade Commander. Said pri- vates to be sent to the Government works at Salisbury, in the State of Xorth Caiolina. The Commanding General is pleased to remit, in both cases, that part of the sentence which refers to the shaving of one half of the head, and to direct that the letter " D," with which Private Royals is to be branded, be one inch in length, instead of four, as awarded by* the sentence. The case of Lieut. B. F. Walton, of Co. " D," 31st Regt. X. C. T., i3 not a case of Desertion, but of absence without leave. The sen- tence of the Court, connected as it is with the findings on the Speci- fication and Charge, is evidently inadequate, — and shows, conclusive- ly, that the Court regarded the accused as not guilty of the crime of Desertion; To punish a deserter by a mere private reprimand, as is here awarded, would be more than ludicrous. The finding on the charge should have been: "Xot Guilty, of Desertion, but guilty of absence without leave." However, the sentence in its result i» deemed correct and proportionate to the offence committed. Lieut. B. F. Walton will be reprimanded by his Regimental Commander,and returned to duty with his Company. The proceedings, findings and sentence in the case of Edmund Hogan alias Edward Durman, are approved. But before being re- leased from arrest, said Hogan alias Durman will be sent to the Reg- iment to which he claims to be long, (to wit : the 55th Regt. X. G. T.,) and, if not there Identified and claimed, he should be conscript- on at once. The proceedings, findings and sentence in the cases of Privates William A. Manning and Lorenzo D. Manning, of Co. U B," 61at Regt. X. C. T., are approved, and the sentence will be duly carried out, on Friday, the 5'.h day of August, 18G4, under the direction of their Brigade Commander. The sentence in the ojpe of Henry C. Brett, of Co. "A," 31st Kegt. X. C. T., is disapproved. The omission, in the sentence, of the fact of two thirds of the Court having concurred in it, is a fatal one in this case, and the accused must have the benefit of it. He will therefore, be released from arrest, and return to duty. The proceedings, findings and sentence in the case of Lient. John 8. Everett, of Co. " G," 31st Regt. N". C. T., are approved, and con*- firmed. Lieu^t. Everett will resume his sword and return to duty with his command. The proceedings and findings in the case of Privato David Francfo, of Ho. " G," 31st Regt. N. C. T., are approved. Private David Francis #111 be returned to duty with his command. He should be brought before a Medical Examining Board, in order that his alleged unsoundness of mind should be investigated, and, if sustained, pro> per nleasures taken to secure his discharge from service. II I. The General Court Martial, of which Major W. H. Kbb, is ulenr, is hereby dissolved. command of General Beauregard, >. WM. BRENT, Col. and A. A, G. '■"■ s^ y Jp > /* ' Jt " ^ $ r / And the Court .ce the said Private B. "VT. Kangharn, :•.. -imcut to be shot to death with niua>. ketry, (two thirds concurring) at such time and • a? the Comman il may direct. 2. Private J. J. IF. Daniel, Co. "II," 50th Alabama Regt. Desertion. Secijic'J.on Omitted. FINDINGS AMU SENTENCE. Of the Specification .. I Juilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court tfc utcace the said private J. J. II. Daniel, Co. ''if, 1 ' 50!h Ah bama fieghnent to beshotto death with musketry, (two-thirds of the ! ein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding Gem ral may direct. 8. 4. Privates \\ ai d Tues. C. Rusn, of Co. "G," Alabama' Regiment. Charge Desertion. Specrficalion Omitted. FIHOINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Sjpc- . . Guiltg, except the words" and desert.** Of the Charge Not guilty, but guilty of absence with- - out, leave. uurt docs therefore sentence the Baid Privates. W. II. ; Thomas C. Rush, of Co. "G," 60th Alabama Regiment to forfeit each to the Confederate -States, the bounty eow due them, and three months pay, (the just dues of the laundress excepted.) 5. Private D. Edwards, Co. "D," Sth X. C, Regiment.". Charge .Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND BKNTE1 Of Speccficaticns , Guilty. "■urge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private I). Edwards, of Co. "D," Sth N. C. Regiment, to be shot to death with musketry, (two. thirds of the Court herein concurriag) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. ■ 6. Private James Banner, of Co. "F," 42d N. C. R^g'nisnt. Charge Desertion. Specifications Omitted. FINDINGS AND BENTENCE. ecificali&n Guilty. Of Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sefttei ee Private James Dancer, i i Oo. "!'," 4id N. C Regiment to be shot to dea'h with musketry, herein concurring,) at such time and place ad i • lay direct. I.Tel . Pillow, Co, "C," 44th Va. Battalion. hge 1st Desertion. Specification Omitted. Charge 2d. Attempting to bribe sentinels on duty. Specification ..Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. fyscification to la! Charge Guilty except the words "and desert." Of let Charge Not Guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. Of Specification to 2d Charge Guilty. Of 2d Charge » Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private Wm. Pillow, of Co. I "C," 44th Virgiaia Battalion, to forfeit to the Confederate Sates, one months pay, ('be just dues of the laundress excepted.) S. Private Alex. Cantrell, Co. "B," 25th Regt. X. C. T. Charge ■ ..Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to Charge... Guilty, except the words "and desert." Of the Charge Not guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Private Alexander Can- trell, of Co. "E," 25th Reginisnt X. C. T., to forfeit to the Confede- rate States, his piy for six months, (the ju3t dues of the laundress excepted.) 9. Musician John R. Coates, of the 2Gth Virginia Regiment. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specification to Charge... Guilty except the word ert." Of the Charge Xot guilty, but guilty of ab- sence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Musician John R. Coates, 86th Virginia Regiment, to forfeit to the ( te States y for two months (the just dues of the laundress excepted.) Pllyate P. W. Wynn, o:Co. "I," 19th Georgia Volunteers. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. findings and sentence. Of Specification to Charge Guilty Of /the Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private R. W. Wynn, Co. "I," 19. h Georgia Volunteers, to be shot to death with musketry, (twosthirda of the Court herein concurring) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 11. Private J. II. Selvy, Co. 4, F," 19Ch Georgia Regiment. Charge Desertion. Specification ,»Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specification to Charge «*, Guilty. Of 'Chary -c Guilty. And the Court doth sentence? Private J. H. Selvy, Co. "F, Georgia Regiment, to be Bhot *o death with mueltetry, (two- birds of the the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 12. Private A. N. McGhee, Co. ll F," 19th Georgia Ri Charge Desertion. Specified' ion Omitted. FINDINGS AND . Of the Si o Charge Of Charge G Aud the Cour'u d Co. "F," ldtl (two thirds of the Court herein coi K .0 and place as the Commanding General may direct. 13. Private Rout. W. Amersos, Co. (> F," 27th Georgia R( Charge ... ...Desertion. Specification Omitted. findings and sent; . Of Specification to Charge.. Guilty, except the words 'and desert.' Of Charge Not guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Private R. W. Amerson, Co. "F," 27 th Georgia R?giment, to forfeit to the Confederate States, his pay for nine months, (the just dues of the laundress excepted.) 14. Private Geo. W. Ayerson, Co. "F," 27th Georgia ftegt. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specification to Charge.. Guilty except the words 'and desert.' Of Charge.. Not guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Private G. W. Amereon, Co. "F," 27tlvGeo: oeat, to forfeit to the Confederate State? hia pay for nine months, (the just dues of the laundress excepted.) 16. Captain James M. Batsman, Co. "G," 6th Georgia Regt, Charge Absence without leave. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specif cation to charge Guilty. Of Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Captain James M. Bateman, Co. "G," 6th Georgia Regiment, to forfeit to the Confederate States, his pay for one month. 1*. Private J. M. Stamps, Co. "F," 19th Georgia Regiment. Chars* Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specification to Charge .' Guilty. Of Charge , Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private F. W. Stamps, Co. "F," 19th Georgia Regiment, to be shot to death with musketry, (two-thirds of the Court herin concurring) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 17. Private James II. Hamhury, Capt. R. G. Pegram'a Com- pany, Branch Field Artillery. Charge • , Desertion. Specification , Omitted. FINDINGS AND SENTENCE. Of Specification to charge Guilty except the words "and desert." Of Charge .„< Xot guilty, but guilty of ab- sence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Private James H. Ham- bury, of Capt. R. G. Pegram's Company, Branch Field Artillery, to forfeit to the Confederate States, his pay for nine months, (the just dues of the laundress excepted. I. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases of Privates D. Edwards, Co. "D/'Sth N. C. Regiment ; James Danner, Co. "F," 42d N. C. Regt; B. W*. Mangham, Co. <{ I" 59th Alabama Regt, and J. J. H. Daniel, Co. "H," 69th Alabama Regiment, are approved and the sentences will be duly executed, seven days alter the reception of this Order, in the presence of their respective Brigades, under the direction of their Brigade Commander. The proceeding?, findings and sentences in the cases of Privates W. II. Hansel and Thos. C. Kush, Co. ' G," COth Alabama Regimen^; W. Pillow, Co. "C," 44th Virginia Battalion ; Alexander Cantrell, Co. "E," 25th N. C. Regiment; Musician J. C. Coates, 26th Virginia Regimen^, and Privates R. W. and G. W. Amerson, Co. "F," 27th Georgia Regiment, and James II. Hambury, Pegram's Company, Branch Field Artillery, arc approved and confirmed, the sentences in each case will be strictly carried out under the direction of their respective Company Corn m adders, and the parties released from ar- rest and returned to du y. The proceedings, finding- and sen'ence in the case of Captain Jas. M. Bateman, Co. "G," 0th Georgia Regiment, are approved; but in consideration of the cir developed by the testimony, and lue recommendation of the Court, the Commanding General is pleased to remit the sentence, and Captain Bateman will resume his swori and return to duty. The proceedings in the Co !vy, Co. "P," 19 h Georgia Regiment; R. W. Wynn, Co. "I," 19th Georgia Re; are approved ; but in co limous recommenda- tion of the Court, theexecu ion ot the sentence is suspended until the pleasure of the President of the Confederate States can be known. The proceedings in the cases of- Privates F. M. Stamps, and A. N. McGhee, Co. "F," 19 h Georgia R2giment are not approved. — The evidence^does not clearly establish, a case of desertion. The sentences are therefore suspended until Una pleasure of the Presu. dent of the Confederate States be known. By command of General Beatoegard. GEO. WM. BRENT, Col. and A. A. G. ... HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. C. AND SO. VA., ■> September 2-1/ A, -1864. J GENERAL ORDERS,") No. 24. J I. Continuation of the proceedings of a General Court Martial convened at Petersburg, Ya.,by virtue of Special Orders No. G 4, .from these Head-Quarters, whereof Col. P. C. Gaillard and Lieut. Col. F. H. Archer, were Presidents, and subsequently, Col. J. V. Jordan, of the 31st N. C. Regiment, and before which the following parties were arraigued and tried, viz : 1st Lieut. A. D. Halset, of Co. '«©," 25th Reg't. N. C. T. Charge 1st Disobedience of Orders. Specification Omitted. Charge 2nd Neglect of Du'y. Specification ..Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to 1st Charge Not Guilty. Of the 1st Charge - .'Not Guilty. Of the deification to 2nd Charge ..Not Guilty. Of the 2nd Charge Not Guilty. And the Court does therefore acquit Lieut. A. D.- Halscy, of Co. "D," 25th Regiment N. C. T. 2d. Private John M. Renfrew, of Co. "C," 19th Ga. Regiment. Charge Desertion. Specification ~ Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge.., Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private John M. Renfrew, of Co. "C," 19th Georgia Regiment, to be shot to d-a'h with mus* ketry, (two thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at suoh time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 3d. Private Daniel W. Rainwater, of Co. "C," 19th Ga. Reg't. Charge 1 Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING llND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. Aud the Court does therefore sentence Private Daniel W. Rain- water, of Co. "C." 19th Georgia Regiment, to be shot to death with musketry, (two^thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direc-. 4th. Private Francis M. Pearce, of Co. "C," 19th Regimeut Georgia Volunteers. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. finding and sentence. Of the Specification to the Charge ...Guilty. Of the Charge , Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private Francis M. Pearce, of Co. "C," 19th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, to be shot to death with musketry, (two-thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 5th. Private H. W. Sills, of Co. ,4 K," 51st Reg't. N. C. T. Charge ....^ '. ^)esertion. Specification Omitted. finding and sentence. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private H. W. Sills, of Co. "K," 51st Regiment N. C. T., to be shot to death with musketry, (two-thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 6th. 2nd Lieut. David H. Hambt, of Co. "G," 35 th Reg't. N. C. T. Charge Disobedience of Orders, Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Not Guilty. Of the Charge Not Guilty. And the Court does therefore acquit 2nd Lieut. David H. Hamby, of Co. "G," 35th Regiment N. C. T. 7th. Private Benjamin F. Dillon, of Co. "H," lTth Reg't N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Ut ) Omitted. Specification 2nd. J / FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the 1st Specification to the Charge. Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore s-inlouce Private Benjamin F. Dil- lon, of Co. "II," nth Regiment X. C. T., to be shot to death with mtibke ry, (two^'.hirds of the Court b rein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. Sth. Private R. J. Thames, of Co. "I," 23d Reg't. S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification .Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty, except the . words "and desert," and so much a3 alleges "that he was brought back under guard." Of the Charge Not guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. And the Courtdoes therefore sentence Private R. J. Thames, of Co. "I," 23d Regiment S. C. Vols., to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for nine (9) months, (the just dues of the laundress ex- cepted.) 9tb. Private Washington Lochlier, of Co. "H," 23d Regiment South Carolina Volunteers. Charge ". Desertion. Specification , Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private Washington Loch-* Her, of Co. "H," 23d Regiment S. C. Vols., to forfeit to the Confede* rate States all pay which may be now due him, or which may ac- crue until the execution of his sentence : to have his head shaved ; to be branded with the letter "D," and to be then drummed out of the service of the Confederate States, as a soldier. 10th. Private John Coats, of Co. ",n"23d Reg't. S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND < SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge...'. Guilty. Of the Charge ■ Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private John Coats, of Co. H., 23d Regiment S. C. Volunteers, to be shot to death with musketry, (two-thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 11th. Private John Yarborough, of Co. "H," 19th Ga. R|g't. Charge 1st Desertion. Specification .' , Omitted. Charge 2d ■ Cowardice. Specification * Omitted. finding and sentence. Of the Specification to the 1st Charge Guilty. Of the 1st Charge '. Guilty. Of the Specification to the 2d Charge Guilty. Of the 2d Charge .........Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Priva'e John Yarborough, of Co. "H," 19th Georgia Regiment, to be shot to-death with mus> ketry, (two^thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 12th. Private Nathan Medlin, of Co. "I," 42d Reg't. X. C. T. Charge 1st..... .^...Disobedience of Orders. Specification 1st) Omitted. Specification 2nd ) ■ Charge 2d Attempt to strike his superior Officer. Specification Omitted. Charge 3d Conduct prrjud'cial to good ord-r and inili'ary discipline. Specification.... Omittted. finding and sentence. Of the Specification to the 1st Charge Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification to the 1st Charge Guilty. Of the 1st Charge Guilty. Of the Specification to the 2d Charge Guilty. Of the 2nd Charge Not Guilty, but guilty of "threatening" to strike his superior officer. Of the Specification to the 3d Charge Guilty. Of the Zrd Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Private Nathan Medlin, of Co. "I,"42d Regiment N. C. T., to be bucked in the presence of his Company and Regiment one hour each day for five consecutive days ; and to forfeit to the ConfederateStates his pay for six (6) months, (the justdues of the laundress excepted.) ISfch. Private John W. Rape, of Co. "C," 59th Alabama Reg't. Charge Desertion. Specification , Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty, except the words "and deesert." Of the Charge Not Guilty, but guilty of "abs sence without !< And tne Court does therefore sentence Private John W. Rape, o Co. "C," 59th Alabama Regiment, to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for six (6) months, (the just dues of the laundress ex cepted.) 14th. Private Moses L. Bradsiiaw, of Co. "K," 51st Regiment North Carolina Troops. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge » Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does tharefore sentence Private Moses L. Brtad- shaw, of Co. "K," 51st Regiment N. C. T., to forfeit to the Confede- rate States his pay for twelve (12) months, (the just dues of the laun- dress execped ;) to wear for the period of six (6) months, from the promulgation of this sentence, a twentjsfour (24) pound baU attach^ ed to his left leg by a chain 2\ feet in length, and to be placed at hard labor during this period, on the public fortifications, or at such place as the Commanding General may direct. 6 15th. Private Elkanah Tope, of Co. "A," 49th Reg't. N. C. T. Ohargs Desertion. Specification Ut ) fatfttod. Specification 2nd. ) FINDING AND 83 NTKNCE. Of the 1st Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the Charge G And the Court does therefore sentence Private Elkeuah Pope, of Co. "A," 40 ■■'■: R QtN. C. T.,*to : h with mus- ketry, (two thirds of the Cou • ae and place as the Commanding General may direct. 16th. Private William Hogan, of C i Reg't N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Is' ) Specification 2nd^ Omitted; Specification Zrd ) FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the 1st Specification to the Charge Guilty. Of the 2nd Specification fo the Charge Guilty. Of the ZrdSpecification to the Charge. Gruilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court doc3 therefore sentence Private William Hogan, of Co. "A," 49 lb Regiment N. C. T., to be shot to death with mutke.try, (two 'thirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place a3 the Commanding General may direct. 17th Private Craton Manus, of Co. "A," 49th Reg't. N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty, except the words "and desert." Of the Charge Not Guilty. And the Court does therefore acquit Private Craton Manus, of Co. "A," 49 th Regiment N. C. T. 18th. Private Thomas Carver, of Co. "B," 35th Reg't. N. C.T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. 7 FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilt, v OfiheCharge ."""^Guilty! And the Court does therefore sentence Private Thomas Car- ver, of Co. «B," 35th Regiment, N. C. T., to be shot to death with musketry, (two-thirds of ,he Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 19th. Private.ADEN Carver, of Co. "B," 35th Re°'t N C T Cfarge Desertion. ' Specification 0mitted> FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty OfiheCharge ZZctoilty." And the Court does therefore sentence Private Aden Carver of Co "B," 35th Regiment X. C. T., to he shot to death with musketry' (two-' birds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 20th. Private Joseph T. McKinney, of Co. «B," 35th Regiment North Carolina Troops. Charge ■ Desertion. Specification , Omitted. FINDiN# AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty. ' Of the Charge '. Gui ,^ And the Court does therefore sentence Private Joseph T McKin ney, of Co. "B.» 35th Regiment N. C. T., to be shot to death with musketry, (twosthirds of the Court herein concurring,) at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 21st. Private J. Woodard, ofSlaton's Batterv. (Artillery) Charge Desertion. Specification ..„ Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the Charge Guilty, except the words, "when the said sentinel resorted to for- cible means to carry out his orders," and the "word "twice." Of the Charge Guilty# The Court, however, does not, under the circumstances, attach 8 grave criminalty thereto— the accused not having struck the senti- nel, until he was first stricken by him, and that, not in enforcement of his orders; and the Court does therefore sentence Private J. Woodard, of Slatou's Battery, Moseley's Battalion of Artillery, to be confined in the guard tent at his Company quarters for the space of one week. 22d. Capt. Jules Dcpuy, of Co. "F," C. S. Zouaves. Charge 1st ^....Absence xoiihout leave Specification Omitted. Charge 2d Uvofficerhke Conduct Specification Omittted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to the 1st Charge Guilty, ex- cept for twenty^four hours of the time alleged. Of the 1st Charge ■, Guilty. Of the Specification to the 2d Charge Guilty, ex- cept the words "and did admit to Lieut. Col. John J. Garnett, Commanding Post at Hieksford, Va., that he had been attending to important private busines at the stations on said Railroad." Of the 2d Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence Capt. Jules Dupuy, of Co. "F" C. S. Zouave Battalion, to be suspended from pay, rank and emolument for the 3pace of three months. 23d. Private James W. Bachelor, Co. "G," 6th Georgia Reg't. Charge Desertion. Specification > Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification to Charge Guilty, except the words "and desert." Of the Charge «.]S"ot guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. And the Court does therefore sentence Private James W. Baches lor, of Co. "G," 6th Georgia Regiment, to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for nine months, (the just dues of the laundress ex" cepted . ) 24th. Private Win, B. Chandler, of Capt. R, G. Pegram's Battery, Branch Field Artillery. 9 Charge Desertion Specification Is' ~) Specification 2d J_ Q . Specifica ion 3d ( £ Specification 4th J FINDING AND SENTENCE. Q/" 1st Specification to Charge Guilty. 0/ 2wc? Specification to Charge Guilty, except the words "and desert." Q/" 3rd Specification to Charge Guilty, except . tbe words "and desert." Of 4'h Specifica'ion to Charge Guilty, except the v r\" Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court d '.»re sentence Private Wm. B. Obi oi Capt. K. G. Pegram's Br. tery, Bi ar.ch Field Artillei y, to be marked on the left hip with the let er "D," one inch in length, in indelible ink, !o hare his head shaved, and then, to be drummed out of the service of the Confederate S 25th. Private J. G. Clayton, Co. "B"e22d Reg' S. 0. V Charge Desertion. Specification \« j 0r , Specification 2a ) FINDING >ND BENT1S0K. Of 1st Specification to Charge Guilt] the words "arrested and brought beck." Of 2d Specification to Charge Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. % And tbe Court does therefore sentence Private J. G. Clay to 2dS. C. Volunteer?, to be confined under chargo of the Pro- Host Marshal of Petersburg, or at such place as the Comm General may direct, for the space of six mouths. Tc this period a twenty-four pound ball attached to chain ( l\ feet in leDgtb, and 'o perform hard labor. To forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for twelve months, (the just dues - "ess excep'ed.) II. V- hereinafter indie findings and sentences in the cases of Capt. Jules Dupuy, of Co. "F," C. S. Zouave Battalion ; of Privates B J. Thame?, of Cc. "I," and 10 Washington Locblier, Co. "H," 23d Regiment S. C. Vols.; Nathan Medlin, of Co. "I," 42d Regiment N. C. T.; John W. Rape, of Co. "C," 59th Alabama Regiment ; Moses L. Bradshaw, of Co. "K," 51st Regiment N. C. T.; and J. Woodard, of Slaton'g Battery, Mose- ley's Battalion of Artillery,. are approved and confirmed. The sen*- tences will be carried out by the respective Regimental Command- ers of the accused. The proceedings, finding?, and sentences in the cases of Privates Daniel W. Rainwater, John M. Renfrew and F. M. Pearce, of Co. "C,"19th Georgia Regiment ; John Coats, of Co. "H," 23d Regi. ment S. C. Volunteers ; Tnomas Carver, and Joseph F. McKinney, of Co. U B," 35th Regiment N. C. T., are approved and confirmed. But, in consideration of, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Court, the execution of the sentences is suspended until the pleasure of the President of the Confederate States shall be made known. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the case3 of Benjamin F. Dillon, of Co. "H," 17th Regiment N. C. T.; H W. Sills, of Co. "K," 51st Regiment N. C. T.; William Hogan and Elkenah Pope, of Co. "A," 49th Regiment N. C. T., and Aden Carver, of Co. "B," 35th Regiment N. C. T., are approved and confirmed. Their re^ spective sentences will be duly carried out under the direction of their Division Commanders, se^en (7) days after the reception of this order. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases of 2nd Lieu- tenents A. D. Halsev, of Co. "D," 25th Regiment N., C. T., and Da^ vidll. Hamby, of Co. "G," 35th Regiment N. C. T., are approved.— The*y will resume their swords and return to duty with their corn- man "Is. The proceedings, finding and sentence in the case of Private, Oraton Manus, of Co. "A," 49th Regiment N. C. T., are disapproved. Whilst it is true that the escape of a prisoner in custody under a sen- tence of conviction, does not constitute the crime of desertion, yet it does not appear from the record in this case, that any legal testimony was adduced showing the previous conviction of the prisoner, and that he was in confinement under sentence. The confessions of the accused, and the parol evidence of witnesses were clearly inadmissi. ble. The record of the former conviction, or a certified copy, should 11 have been adduced, or its absence accounted for. For this reason the finding of the Court is erroneous*. Private Manus will, however be retained until further orders. The proceedings, finding and sentence in the case of Private John Yarborough, Co. "H," 19th Georgia Regiment, are disapproved.— A rational doubt as to the guilt of the accused is discovered by the evidence. This should have been given in favor of the accused, and he should h*ave been found guilty of "absence without leave." The accused will be ordered back to his command. "Branding" and "Drumming out of service," whenever imposed, will be remitted. The former is unmeaning, and the latter will be detrimental to the public service. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the following cases are approved and confirmed, and will be duly carried out, with the ex- ceptions hereinafter indicated : Private James W. Bachelor, of Co. "G," 6th Georgia Regiment, will return to duty with his command, and the forfeiture of his pay during nine months, will be rigidly enforced by his Company Com- mander. In the case of Private W. B. Chandler, Pegram's Battery, so much of the sentence of the Court as requires "branding" and "drumming out of service," is ljereby remitted. Private Chandler will be turned over to his Company Commander, who, after having his head shaved, will return him to duty with his Company. Private J. G. Clayton, of Co. "B," 22d S. C. Volunteers, will be turned over to the Commandant of the Post at Danville, Ya., with a copy of the findings in his case, to be dealt with as specified in the sentence awarded against him. By command of General Beauregard. GEO. WM. BRENT, Col. and A. A. O. HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT N ■ C. AND SO. VA.. Septq\ber 1864. GENEPyVL ORDEI*. ■ 2& %' 1. AJ. a General Garir:' Martial, convened near Petersburg, Va., flal dpiers-lfp. 69, Angus* loth, 1864. froqj^Head- ^uarters Department ^LNeu-tn Carolina and Southern Vtr _hi . whereof Ca/rM. L .ri t Ala. Vols., is Presideiit^ne fol- lowing pities •• u "\ ir.ffjnio Infantry, to for 'crate States h.h pa; onths, exclusive of the time of i gene ri\ d of all privilege, of any fur! months immediately following the pr% • and to he placed on every detail for ■. e duty from his abmpany, which Trill not prevcnl in hftttlc during that jkr ■ ■offrt is thus lenient in considei aracter of t; •2. P , of Co. ;c D. : ' 34th Va, Infa: ' ...r. Desertion. "**••■* J&- Omitted. £ AND SENTENCE. Of tlm^i"'- Guilty. 0£the XUiar>jC..f.t A .^. Guilfy. And tile courtado'es tJfcefore^fctence ^Si-hate TV. S. Poind oi' Comply "D^top-I'- i forfeit to the Confed- erate State's his payTfor fl^'cVc (12) months ; to forfeit all claim to any furlough of in for the same length of time : to wear, except jn time of battle, for six ag (12) 1 to his lef< me, not to 2 in battle, and performing other military duties. Further: that he be made to wear a piece of cloth across his back, from shoulder to shoulder, with the word "Deserter" printed in large letters thereon, for three (3) months. 3. Private C. A. Cox, of Co. "G," 23rd'Regiment S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private C. A. Cox, Compa- ny "6," 23rd Regiment S. C. Volunteers, to forfeit his pay to the Confederate States for twelve (12) months ; to carry a ball weighing twelve (12) pounds attached to his left ankle by a chain five feet long, for six (6) months, during which time he will not be excused from any duties of, his company, or from participating in battle. — Also, to forfeit' all elftim to a furlough of indulgence during the war, and to wear a piece of cloth attached to the back of his jacket, between the shoulders, with the word "Deserter'' printed thereon, for six (6) months. The court is thus lenient, in view of the previous good character of the prisoner as a soldier. 4. Private EliAb Chaves, of Co. "D," 26th S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. finding and sentence. Of the fyecification... Guilty, except the words "in the face of the enemy." Of the Charge. ... j Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence prtvate Eliab Chaves, of Co. "D," 26th S. C. Volunteers, to forfeit tcNflie Confederate Slates his pay for six (6) months, exclusive of his absence without leave, and to be put on every regular detail from his company for fatigue duty, for twelve (12) months ; but not to be deprived during the time of the privilege of participating in battle, or performing other military duties ; and to forfeit all claims to any furlough of indulgence for twelve (12) months succeeding the promulgation of this sentence. — The court is thus lenient in consideration of the previous very good character of the prisoner as a soldier, both in camp and in the field. 3 5. Private H. C. Carribo, of Co. (, G," 23rd S. C. Volunteers. Charge Desertion. Specification .V... Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge • Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private H. C. Carribo, of Company "G," 23rd S. 0. Volunteers, to forfeit his pay to the Confederate States for twelve (12) months; to carry a ball weigh- ing twelve (12) pounds attached to his left ankle by a chain five feet long, for six (6) months, during which time he will not be ex- cused from any duties of his company or from participating in bat- tle. Also, to forfeit all claim to a furlough of indulgence during the war, and to wear a piece of cloth attached to his jacket, between the shoulders, with the word "Deserter," in large letters, printed thereon, for six (6) months. The court is thus lenient, in view of the previous good character of the prisoner as a soldier. G. Private James C. Fowler, of Co. "C," 25th N. C. T. Chargi Desertion. Specification • Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty^ \ml the court does therefore sentence private James C. Fowler of Company "C," 25th N. C. T., (two-thirds of the court concur- ring therein,) to be shot to death with musketry at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. ?. Private Btrd Snow, of Co. "D," 34th Virginia Infantry. Charge Desertion. Specifications Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of 1st Specification Guilty. Of Ind Specification -...Gnilty. . Of the Charge Guilty. And the Court does therefore sentence (two thirds of the Court concurring therein) that the said private Byrd Snow, of Company "D," 34th Virginia Infantry, be shot to death with musketry at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. 8. Private R. P. Towry, of Co f "B," 49th N. C. T. CnARGE Desertion. Specification. . k Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. 0/ the Specification Guilty. Qf the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence Private P. P. Towry, ol Company "B" 49th N. C. T., to wear, except in time of battle, a hall weighing twenty-four (24) pounds, attached to his left leg by a chain five feet long, for twelve (12) months, during which time he will remain with his company, for duty, and do the police of the company for the same time ; to forfeit all pay, and all claim to any furlough, for the war : and, in the mean time, shall not be deprived of participating in battle, and performing other military duties. 9. Private Jay Berry, of Co. "E," 23rd S. C. Vols. Charge Beyer .ion. Specification Omitted. FINDING. AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification ; Guilty. Of the Charge .• Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private Jay Berry, Cqmpa. ny "E," 23rd S. C. Volunteers, to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for the period of twelve (12) months, exclusive of the t ; rae of his absence ; that he forfeit all claim to a furlough of indulgence ; and that he be made to wear, for three (3) months, sewed across the back of his jacket, a piece of cloth, with the word "Deserter" print- ed in large letters thereon ;— this not to excludo him from doing duty with his company, or from participating in battle. The court is thus lenient on account of the previous excellent character of the accused. 10. Private John N. Taylor, of Co. "II," 23rd S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. finding and sbntence. Of the Specification Not guilty, but guilty of absence without leave. Of the Charge, Not guilty, but guilty o absence without leave. And the court does therefore sentence private Jno. N. Taylor of Company "H ? ' 23rd S. C. Volunteers, to forfeit his pay for six (6) months to the Confederate States : to be placed on all details for extra duty for two (2) months; and, when the company is in re- serve, to carry a log weighing (20) pounds for six (6) hours during the day for one (1) month. 11. Private T. W. Thames, of Co. "I," 23rd S. C. Vols. Charge . Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private T. W. Thames, of Company "I," 23rd S. C. Volunteers, to forfeit his pay for twelve (12) months ; to forfeit all claim to a furlough of indulgence ; and to be placed on all details for extra duty, from his company, for six (6) months:— this not. to prohibit him from participating in battle with his company. The court is thus lenient, in consideration of the very good previous character of the prisoner, and of his volun- tary surrender. 12. Private Daniel Tuaffensteal, of Co. "I," 40th K. C. T. Charge Desertion. n Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private Daniel Traffenstcal. of Company "I," 49th N. C. T. ; to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for eighteen (18) months ; to forfeit all claim to any furlough of indulgence; to wear, for six (6) months, except in time of battle, a ball weighing twelve (12) pounds, attached to his left ankle by a chain five (5) feet long, and to be put ou all fatigue details from his company, which will not prevent him from participating in bat- tle. The court is thus lenient, in consideration of the excellent character the accused had borne, previous to the offence. 13. Private W. R. Hodge, of Co. "D," 41st Alabama Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. 6 FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Not guilty, as specified, but guilty of absence without leave. Of the Charge Not guilty, as charged, but guilty of absence without leave. And the court does therefore sentence private W. It. Hodge,' of Co. "D," 41st Alabama Volunteers, to forfeit his pay for four (4) months, and to wear a ball weighing twelve (12) pounds, with a chain five (5) feet long attached to his left ankle, for sixty (60) days, except in time of an engagement with the enemy, — this not to excuse him from doing duty with his company. The court is thus lenient in consideration of the Amnesty Proclamation of Gen. Lee. 14. Private James M. Ray, of Co. "C," 59th Ala. Regiment. Charge 1st ~ Cowardice. Charge 2nd Desertion. Specification 1st ") Specification 2nd y Omitted. Specification 3rd J FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of 1st Specification to 1st Charge Guilty. Of 2nd Specification to 1st Charge Not guilty, but guilty of straggling. Of the 1st Charge Guilty. Of the Specification of 2nd Charge Guilty. Of the 2nd Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private James M. Ray, of Company "C," 59th Alabama Regiment, to be shot to death with musketry at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct; — two-thirds ot the court concurring therein. 15. Private John E. Mace, of Co. "K," 35th N. C. T. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. finding and sentence. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private John E. Mace, of Company "K," 35th N. C. T., to wear a ball weighing twelve (12) pounds, attached by a chain five feet long, to the left ankle, for four (4) months, except in time of battle ; to forfeit his pay to the Con- federate States for twelve (12) months, exclusive of the time of his absence; to forfeit all claim to furlough of indulgence : and to be placed on aJI fatigue details from his company for six (6) months ; — this not to exempt him from duty with his company in camp and in the field. 16. Private J. S. Skipper, of Co. :i E," 59th Ala. Regiment. Charge Absence without leav \. Specification ^ Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private J. S. Skipper, of Company "E," 59th Alabama Regiment, to forfeit his pay to the Confederate States for two (2) months, exclusive of the tin e of his absence without leave, and to be placed at hard labor in his Compa- ny one (1) month. 17. Private Henry Cooper, of Co. "A," 26th S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private Henry Cooper, ot Co. "A," 26th S. C. Vols., to forfeit to the Confederate States his pay for four (4) months, exclusive of the time of his absence with- out leave ; to be kept at hard labor in camp for three (3) monthi, with a strap of cloth four inches wide attached to his jacket, between his .-boulders, with the word "Deserter" printed in large letters thereon ; to ride a wooden horse every Saturday, commencing at 12 M., for one hour, for four (4) months, but not to be deprived of the privilege, during that period, of participating in battle, or perform- ing other military duties ; and to forfeit all -claim to furlough of in- dulgence. 18. Private Henry Kersey, of Co. <; E," 23rd S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court docs therefore sentence private Henry Kersey, of company "E," 23rd S. 0. Volunteers, to forfeit to the Confeder- ate StaU-> his pay for eighteen (18) months ; to forfeit all claim to a furlough of indulgence ; to wear a ball weighing twelve (12) pound? attached to his left ankle by a chain five feet long, for six (6) month?, except when engaged in battle with the enemy ; and to be placed on all details for fatigue duty from his company, for six (6) months — this not to exclude him from participating in all battles with his company. 19. Private Jakes Rhodes, of Co. "A," 26th S. C. Vols. Charge Desertion. Specification .' Omitted. FINDING AND SENTENCE. Of the Specification Guilty. Of the Charge Guilty. And the court does therefore sentence private James Rhodes, of company "A,*' 2Gth S. C. Volunteers, to be (two-thirds of the court concurring therein) shot to death with musketry, at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct. II. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases of privates Jay Berry and Henry Kersey, of Co. "E," and C. A. Cox and H. C. Carribo, of Co. "G," 23rd S. C. Vols.; of John E. Mace, of Co. "K," 35th N. C. T. : Daniel Traffensteal, of Co. "I," 49th N. C. T.; J. S. Skipper, of Co. < ; E," 59th Ala, Vols.; W. R. Hodge, of Co. "D," 41st Ala. Vols.; John N. Taylor, of Co. "H," 23rd S. C. Vols. ; and Henry Cooper, of Co. "A," 26th S. C. Vols., are approved, and the sentences will be duly carried out under the spe- cial direction of their respective Regimental Commanders. In the case of private James M. Ray, of Co. "C," 59th Ala. Vols., the finding in the second specification of the charge is not clearly expressed. The specification speaks of nothing more than "strag- gling, " ; and the finding is as follows : "Of the 2nd specification to the charge — Not guilty, but guilt}' of straggling." This is a con- tradiction of terms ; but, as it docs not change the nature of the of- fence, the sentence of the Court is not impaired by it. Judge Ad- vocates should be very careful to advise members of Courts Martial against such inadvertencies. The sentence is approved and will be carried out under the direc- tion of the Division Commander of the accused seven (7) days after the reception of this order. The proceedings, finding and sentence in the case of Eliab Chaves, of Co. "D,"'26th S. C. Vols., are approved, and the sentence will be duly carried out under the direction of the Regimental Com- mander of the accused. The proceedings sent in for revision should not have had the word "(signed)" before the signature of the Pres- ident and the Judge Advocate of the Court, as tha original and not the copy of proceedings must bo forwarded to the reviewing author* ity. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases "of privates Augustine Snow and W. S. Poindexter, of Co. "D," 34th Va. In- fantry, are approved, and the sentences will be carried out, as awarded, by their Regimental Commander. The Court was not as severe as the circumstances of the cases justified. The record in the case of private R. P. Towry, of Co. "B," 49th N. C. T., show3 that the counsel of the accused was allowed to pro- pound questions to one of the witnesses. This is an irregularis which should have been objected to by the Judge Advocate. Coun- sels for prisoners are cxpresslv prohibited from puttincr direct ques- tions to witnesses. They must act, in all cases, through the accused. and their questions and remarks must be written down and handed, through the accused, to the Judgre Advocate of the Court. The pro- ceedings, however, were not vitiated by the above irregularis ; and, therefore, the finding and sentence in the case are approved, and will be carried out by the Reo'miental Commander. The case of private T. W. Thames, of Co. "I." 23rd S. C. Vols., is not a clear case of desertion. Col. Bonbow's testimony shows that the accused came to him at his home, in the State of South Carolina, some time in August, 18G4, and voluntarily surrendered himself to him. He asked a pass to return to his command; but he was ordered to report, in Clarendon District, to Capt. Rutler. then and there in command of a company of Reserves. Nothing shows whether accused left that company without authority : and nothing explains how he was brought back, under guard, to his command. The insufficiency of evidence on that score must havr created some doubt in the mind of the Court, as is shown by the remark appended to the sentence. That doubt should have been interpreted in favor of the accused, and the Court, therefore, should Tlive found him guilty, not of "Desertion," but of "Absence with- out leave." 10 The sentence is correct, but the voting on the finding cannot be approved of. Private T. TV. Thames will be turned over to his Regimental Com- mander, and his sentence, as awarded, will be duly executed. The proceedings, finding and sentence in the case of private Jaa* C. Fowler, of Co. "C," 25th N. C. -T., are approved ; but in view 0/ the recommendation for clemency, so strongly urged by the members of the Court, it is the pleasure of the Commanding Gener- al to suspend the sentence until the pleasure of the President of the Confederate States can be made known. The proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases of privates Byrd Snow, of Co. "D," 34th Va. Vols., and James Rhodes, of Co. "A," 26th S. C. Vols., are approved and confirmed, and the sentences will be duly executed under the direction of the Division Commander five days after the reception of this order.. By command of Geniral Beauregard. GEO. WM. BRENT, Col. ayul A. A. G. Hollinger Corp. pH8.5