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

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

Of the specification--"Not Guilty."

Of the charge-“ Guilty, but attach no criminality thereto."

And does sentence him "to be reprimanded by his commanding officer in the presence of the officers of Lis regiment.".

Additional charge and specifications against 2d Lieutenant C. H. Nason, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE" Breach of Arres!."

SPECIFICATION 1st- In this, that C. H. Nason, 2d Lieutenant, Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, while in arrest, and ordered to remain within the limits of the encampment of said regiment, without permission left the encampment, and remained more than one mile from camp over night. This at or near Algiers, on or about the 5th day of December, 1862."

SPECIFICATION 2d-" In this, that C. H. Nason, 2d Lieutenant of Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, being placed in arrest by Stephen Thomas, Colonel commanding said regiment, and by him ordered to remain within the limits of the encampment of said regiment and not leave it, did disobey said order by leaving the camp of said regiment at Algiers and go to New Orleans, and remain there over one night, in disregard of orders and military discipline. This at or near Algiers La., on or about the 5th day of December, 1862."

To which charge and specifications the accused pleaded “Guilty."

The Court, after mature deliberation, confirms the plea of the accused, and sentences him "to be cashiered."

3. Private Allen M. Wheeler, Company I, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers. CHARGE" Disobedience of Orders and insolent language to his Superior Officer." SPECIFICATION "In this, that Private Allen M. Wheeler, of Company I, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, when ordered to change his place in the ranks, did refuse to do so, and did swear at and insult the Sergeant, saying, You are a God damned son of a bitch,' or words to that effect. This at or near Brashear City, La., on or about the 28th of December, 1862."

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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."

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4. Sergeant Major J. W. Haight, Jr., 75th Regiment New York Volunteers. CHARGE 1st-" Theft."

SPECIFICATION 1st--" In this, that the said Sergeant Major J. W. Haight, Jr., 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, did violate the mails of said regiment, and did feloniously, with intent to steal, break open a certain letter then deposited in the mail bag of the said regiment, and did steal from the said letter the sum of thirty dollars, the property of Archelus M. Conrad, of Company D, 75th Regiment New Vork Volunteers. This at Camp Kearney, near New Orleans, La., on or about the 20th day of October, 1862."

SPECIFICATION 2d-" In this, that the said Sergeant Major J. W. Haight, Jr., 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, being placed by the commanding officer of his regiment in charge of the mails of said regiment, and being so in charge of them did take certain letters from the bags containing said mails, and did steal therefrom divers sums of money, to wit: the sum of six dollars, the sum of twelve dollars, and the sum of thirty dollars, the property of persons unknown, and devote the same to his own use. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., on or about the 23d day of November, 1862."

CHARGE 2d-" Conduct to the prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline.”

SPECIFICATION 1st-"In this, that the said Sergeant Major J. W. Haight, Jr., having been placed in charge of the mails of the 75th Regiment New York Volunteers by order of the commanding officer of said regiment, and being so in charge of the said mails, did violate the said mails, and did take letters out of the said mails and open such letters unlawfully, and after having unlawfully opened such letters, did burn and destroy the said letters. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., on or about the 23d day of December, 1862."

SPECIFICATION 2d--"In this, that the said Sergeant Major J. W. Haight, Jr., 75th Regiment New York Volunteers, being placed by order of the commanding officer of his regiment in charge of the mails of said regiment, and being so in charge of the said mails, did unlawfully and willfully take and steal certain letters out of the said mails, and did unlawfully break open divers of said letters. All this at Camp Kearney, near New Orleans, La., on or about the 20th day of October, 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 sentence him "to be reduced to the ranks, and be confined at hard labor on such United States fortifications as the Commanding General shall direct for the term of

six (6) months, and to forfeit to the United States the sum of thirteen (13) dollars per month of his monthly pay for the term of six (6) months.”

5. Sergeant E. B. Fish, Company F, 75th Regiment New York Volunteers. CHARGE--" Destruction of Government Property.”

SPECIFICATION--In this, that the said Sergeant E. B. Fish did order and cause the flag-staff of the 75th Regiment New York Volunteers to be cut down. All this at or near Camp Stevens, La., on or about the 12th 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 sentence him "to forfeit to the United States the sum of five (5) cents of his monthly pay for the period of one month."

6. Private William A. Decker, Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE " Desertion."

SPECIFICATION" In this, that the said William A. Decker, private in Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, on or about the 8th day of December, a. D. 1862, did desert from his company and regiment. This while in camp at or near Brashear City, La.”

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

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

Of the specification--" Guilty."

Of the charge--" Guilty."

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 three months."

7. Private George Clemens, Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE" Desertion."

SPECIFICATION"In this, that the said George Clemens, private of Company F, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did desert his company and regiment on or about the 8th day of December, 1862. This while in camp at or near Brashear City, La." To which charge and specification the accused pleaded- Not Guilty." After mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, the Court finds the accused as follows:

Of the specification--" Guilty."

Of the charge-" Guilty."

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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 three (3) months."

8. Private James Coyl, 1st Battery Field Artillery, Maine Volunteers.

CHARGE" Disobedience of Orders."

SPECIFICATION- "In this, the said Private James Coyl, 1st Battery Field Artillery, Maine Volunteers, when called out for drill, and ordered by Lieutenant J. E. Morton, of said Battery, to drive a certain pair of horses then attached to a gun carriage, for the purpose of drill, did refuse to do so, and did defy said Lieutenant J. E. Morton in the exercise of his authority. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., on or about the 20th day of December, 1862."

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

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

Of the specification-." Not Guilty."

Of the charge-Guilty, without criminality."

And the Court does sentence him " to be reprimanded by his commanding officer."

9. Private John Connolley, Company B, 1st Louisiana Cavalry.

CHARGE" Deserting his Post."

SPECIFICATION"In this, that the said John Connelley, private of Company B, 1st Louisiana Cavalry, did, while on picket duty, in the town of Thibodaux, La., about three o'clock, P. M., desert his post, and could not be found until the next day. All this at or near Thibodaux, La., on the night of the 30th January, 1863."

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 acquit him.

10. Private Edward White, Company D, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE 1st " Violation of the 21st Article of War."

SPECIFICATION "In this, that Private Edward White, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did, on or about the 29th day of November, 1862, without leave from his commanding officer, absent himself from his company, and when he returned was very drunk."

CHARGE 2d" Conduct to the prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline."

SPECIFICATION--"In this, that Private Edward White, of Company D, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, was drunk, and acted in an insubordinate and unsoldierly manner, striking several men belonging to his and other companies, and using violent and profane language."

CHARGE 3d--" Violation of the 9th Article of War."

SPECIFICATION" In this, that Private Edward White, of Company D, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, when ordered to keep still and go to his quarters, by Orlerly Sergeant C. W. Woodbury, refused to do so, and struck Sergeant C. W. Woodbury a violent blow in his face with his clenched hand; and when on the way to the guard-house, he did attempt to strike, hit and bite Sergeant C. W. Woodbury and others in the discharge of their duty."

CHARGE 4th Violation of the 6th Article of War."

SPECIFICATION--" In this, that Private Edward White, of Company D, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did behave himself with contempt and disrespect towards his commanding officer, refusing to obey him, and calling him a damn son of a bitch,' and a 'damn son of a bitch of a bastard,' &c., &c., and threatening that if he ever caught them outside the lines he would kill them' (meaning the officers). All this at or near Brashear City, La., on or about the 29th day of November, 1863." To which the accused pleaded as follows:

To the specification to the 1st charge--" Guilty.”

To the 1st charge-" Guilty."

To the remaining charges and specifications--" Not Guilty."

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

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."

Of the specification to the 3d charge--" Guilty."

Of the 3d charge--" Guilty."

Of the specification to the 4th charge--“ Guilty.”

Of the 4th charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him "to be confined in such United States fortifications as the Commanding General shall direct, at hard labor, for one (1) year, and to forforfeit to the United States seven (7) dollars per month of his monthly pay for the period of twelve (12) months."

11. Private Philip Farley, Company I, 12th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers. CHARGE 1st Absence without Leave."

SPECIFICATION" In this, that he, Private Philip Farley, Company I, 12th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, having been refused a pass to New Orleans by Major F. H. Peck, the commanding officer of his regiment, did nevertheless absent himself from camp for the supposed purpose of visiting New Orleans, during three days, or about that time. This at Camp Stevens, near Thibodaux, La., from about the 4th of December to about the 6th of the same month, 1862."