CHARGE 20" Sleeping out of Quarters."

SPECIFICATION—“In this, that he, Private Philip Farley, of Company I, 12th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, did, without leave from the commanding officer of his regiment, lie out of his quarters and camp during two successive nights, although he had been refused leave of absence for that purpose by the said commanding officer of his regiment. All this in violation of the 42d Article of War, at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., on or about the 4th and 5th of December, 1862."

To all of which charges and specifications the accused pleaded--" Guilty." The Court, after mature deliberation, confirms the plea of the accused, and does therefore sentence him to forfeit to the United States the sum of thirteen (13)

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dollars per month for two (2) months."

12. Private Charles Manning, 1st Maine Battery.

CHARGE- Desertion."

SPECIFICATION" In this, that the said Private Charles Manning, 1st Maine Battery, did, on the 1st day of January, 1863, absent himself from his company and camp, and did remain absent until the 17th day of January, 1863, when he was apprehended. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La."

To which charge and specification the prisoner pleaded-" Not Guilty." The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the specification-" Guilty."

Of the charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him "to be confined in such of the United States fortifications, at hard labor, as the Commanding General shall direct, for the period of three (3) months, and to forfeit to the United States the sum of thirteen (13) dollars per month of his monthly pay for the same period."

13. Private James H. Lane, Company B, 12th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers. CHARGE" Conduct prejudicial to Good Order and Military Discipline." SPECIFICATION--" In this, that he, the said Private James H. Lane, of Company B, 12th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, did, while on picket duty, absent himself from the post of the guard, without permission of the commandant of the guard, and remained absent therefrom from seven o'clock, P. M., till eight o'clock, A. M. the next day, thereby utterly neglecting his duty and violating the 15th Article of War. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, State of Louisiana, on or about the 30th day of November, 1862."

To which charge and specification the accused pleaded--“ Guilty.”

The Court, after mature deliberation, confirms the plea of the accused, and does therefore sentence him "to forfeit to the United States the sum of thirteen (13) dollars of his monthly pay for the period of one (1) month."

14. Private Timothy Sullivan, Company I, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE----* Conduct to the prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline.” SPECIFICATION" In this, that Private Timothy Sullivan, of Company I, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did commence a quarrel with, and did strike, bite and scratch Private G. R. Rice, of Company I, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers. This at or near Brashear City, La., on or about the 16th of December, 1862." To which charge and specification the accused pleaded-- Guilty."

The Court, after mature deliberation, confirms the plea of the accused, and does therefore sentence him "to be confined in the regimental guard-house for the period of ten days."

15. Private Harlan Perkins, Company F, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers. CHARGE----" Conduct prejudicial to Good Order and Military Disbipline.” SPECIFICATION" In this, that Private Harlan Perkins, of Company F, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, did treat with disrespect his superior officer, Sergeant Fish, of Company F, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, said Sergeant being in the performance of his duties as Police Sergeant, by saying, 'you had better yell at the one on the horse than on the mule,' or words to that effect."

To which charge and specification the accused pleaded--“ Not Guilty.”

The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the specification----" Not Guilty."

Of the charge--"Not Guilty."

And does therefore honorably acquit him.

16. Corporal Royal D. Blodgett, Company C, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers. CHARGE" Conduct highly prejudicial to Good Order and Military Discipline." SPECIFICATION- In this, that Corporal Royal D. Blodgett, of Company C, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, did post a relief, of which he had charge, in a highly slovenly and unsoldierlike manner, and paying no attention to the instructions turned over by the old to the new sentinels, in direct violation of orders. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., on or about the 20th day of January, 1863." To which charge and specification the accused pleaded--" Guilty."

The Court, after mature deliberation, confirms the plea of the accused, and does therefore sentence him " to be reduced to the ranks."

17. Private Harrison Sebring, Company G, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers. CHARGE 1st-"Cowardice."

SPECIFICATION 1st-"In this, that the said Private Harrison Sebring did absent himself from his company while on the United States gunboat 'Calhoun,' without permission so to do."

SPECIFICATION 2d-" In this, that the said Private Harrison Sebring failed to report himself again to his company during the expedition up the Bayou Teche. All this at or near Brashear City, La., on or about the 12th day of January, 1863." CHARGE 2d" Conduct highly prejudicial to Good Order and Military Discipline."

SPECIFICATION 1st-"In this, that the said Private Harrison Sebring did absent himself from his company while on board the United States gunboat Calhoun,' without permission so to do."

SPECIFICATION 2d-" In this, that the said Private Harrison Sebring did leave his company without permission, while on board the United States gunboat 'Calhoun,' on or about the 12th day of January, 1863, and failed to report himself again to his company until sent for and returned under guard, the 19th day of January, 1863. All this at or near Brashear City and Camp Stevens, La., between the 11th and 20th days of January, 1863.”

To all of which charges and specifications the accused pleaded--" Not Guilty." The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the 1st specification to the 1st charge--" Not Guilty."
Of the 2d specification to the 1st charge--" Not Guilty."
Of the 1st charge--" Not Guilty."

Of the 1st specification to the 2d charge----" Not Guilty”
Of the 2d specification to the 2d charge----“ Not Guilty.”
Of the 2d charge----" Not Guilty."

And does therefore acquit him.

18. Sergeant John M. Allen, Company G, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers.

CHARGE 1st "Cowardice."

SPECIFICATION 1st-" In this, that the said John M. Allen did absent himself from his company while on board the United States gunboat' Calhoun,' without permission so to do."

SPECIFICATION 2d----In this, that the said Sergeant John M. Allen failed to report himself again to his company during the expedition up the Bayou Teche. All this at or near Brashear City, La., on or about the 12th day of January, 1863."

CHARGE 2d--- Conduct highly prejudicial to Good Order and Military Discipline."

SPECIFICATION 1st- In this, that the said Sergeant John M. Allen did absent himself from his company while on board the United States gunboat 'Calhoun,' without permission so to do."

SPECIFICATION 2d----" In this, that the said Sergeant John M. Allen did leave his company without permission, while on board the United States gunboat 'Calhoun,' on or about the 12th day of January, 1863, and failed to report himself again to his

company until sent for and returned under guard, the 19th day of January, 1863. All this at or near Brashear City, La., and Camp Stevens, La., between the 11th and 20th days of January, 1863."

To all of which charges and specifications the accused pleaded--" Not Guilty." The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the 1st specification to the 1st charge--." Guilty."
Of the 2d specification to the 1st charge--" Guilty."
Of the 1st charge--" Not Guilty."

Of the 1st specification to the 2d charge--" Guilty."

Of the 2d specification to the 2d charge---“ Guilty."

Of the 2d charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore acquit him of cowardice, and sentences him "to be reduced to the ranks."

19. Private David Larock, Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE Desertion."

SPECIFICATION--"In this, that the said David Larock, Private Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did desert his company and regiment, on or about the 9th day of December, 1862. This at or near Brashear City, La.”

To which charge and specification the accused pleaded "Not Guilty."

The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the specification--" Guilty.”

Of the charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him "to forfeit to the United States thirteen (13) dollars per month of his monthly pay for the period of three (3) months."

20. Private Silas Gardner, Company B, 2d Massachusetts Cavalry.

CHARGE" Conduct to the prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline.” SPECIFICATION 1st—“In this, that the said Gardner did, on the 23d of January, draw his pistol and fire six shots through the door of a house at two residents of Bayou Goula, Mrs. Stone and her daughter, through malice. This on Dr. Stone's plantation, near Plaquemine, La."

SPECIFICATION 2d—“ In this, that the said Gardner did, on the same day, after being disarmed and brought to his quarters, snatch a pistol and sabre, and carbine, fire a shot at Corporal Berry with the pistol, a shot at Private Riley, of the same company, with the pistol, severely wounding him in the neck, and a shot at Private Murphy, of the same company, with the carbine. This at company quarters, at Plaquemine, La.”

To which charges and specifications the accused pleaded "Not Guilty."

The Court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, finds the accused as follows:

Of the 1st specification--" Guilty."

Of the 2d specification-" Guilty."
Of the charge-“Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him, "to be confined, at hard labor, on such United States fortifications as the Commanding General shall direct, for the period of two (2) years, and to be placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, the first week of each month, to forfeit to the United States his monthly pay for the period of twenty-four (24) months."

II. Before a General Court Martial, convened at Baton Rouge, La., pursuant to Special Orders No. 7, of April 7th, 1863, from the Headquarters, District of Baton Rouge, and of which Lieutenant Colonel LOCKE, 50th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, is President, was arraigned and tried :

1. 2d Lieutenant Emil Peterson, Company B, 3d Louisiana Native Guards. CHARGE 1st--" Conduct unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman."

SPECIFICATION 1st-"In this, that he, the said 2d Lieutenant Emil Peterson, Company B, 3d Louisiana Native Guards, having a call of nature, did satisfy the same by depositing his excrement in the cook-shed of Company H, of said regiment, (Captain Frasbie,) there being other localities equally convenient and accessible and more appropriate. This at camp of said regiment, at Baton Rouge, on or about the 3d day of April, 1863."

SPECIFICATION 2d-"In this, that he, the said 2d Lieutenant Emil Peterson, Company B, 3d Regiment Louisiana Native Guards, on being remonstrated with for the conduct mentioned in specification 1st, by George B. Winn, his Captain commanding said company, did use to his said Captain insulting and abusive language, saying to him, 'It is none of your business what I have done; I am a commissioned officer, and you have no control over me,' etc. This at the camp of said regiment, at Baton Rouge, on or about the 3d day of April, 1863."

CHARGE 2d Violation of the 25th Article of War."

SPECIFICATION--" In this, that he, the said 2d Lieutenant Emil Peterson, Company B, 3d Regiment Louisiana Native Guards, did send a challenge to fight a duel to George B. Winn, his Captain in command. This at the camp of the said regiment, at Baton Rouge, on or about the 3d of April, 1863.”

CHARGE 3d-- Conduct to the prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline."

SPECIFICATION--" In this, that he, the said 2d Lieutenant Emil Peterson, Company B, 3d Regiment Louisiana Native Guards, was absent from the camp of the said regiment from the hour of 9 P. M. of the 2d day of April, 1863, to the hour of 2 A. M. of the 3d day of April, 1863, the same being in violation of an order of the