GENERAL ORDERS

No. 76.

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, October 26, 1863.

I. Before a General Court Martial convened at New Orleans, Louisiana, pursuant to General Orders No. 45, of September 4th, 1863, from the Headquarters, Defences of New Orleans, and of which Colonel T. W. CAHILL, 9th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, is President, was arraigned and tried :

1 First Lieutenant E. A. Palmer, Company D, 4th Regiment of Infantry, Corps d'Afrique.

CHARGE FIRST.

"Disobedience of Orders."

SPECIFICATION "In this: that he, First Lieutenant E. A. Palmer, Company D, 4th Regiment of Infantry, Corps d'Afrique, did, on or about the night of the 28th of May, 1863, permit a black woman to be in his private quarters. This at Fort Williams, Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

CHARGE SECOND.

“Conduct unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman.”

SPECIFICATION--"In this: that he, First Lieutenant E. A. Palmer, Company D, 4th Regiment of Infantry, Corps d'Afr:que, did, on or about the night of the 28th day of May, 1863, admit a black woman, known to be a most degraded prostitute, into his private quarters, at a late hour in the evening, and keep her there without a light burning, until disturbed by some of the officers of his regiment, to whom she acknowledged having been in bed with Lieutenant Palmer. This at Fort Williams, Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

CHARGE THIRD.

"Conduct prejudicial to Good Order and Military Discipline."

SPECIFICATION" In this: that he, the said First Lieutenant E. A. Palmer, Company D, 4th Regiment of Infantry, Corps d'Afrique, did allow a prostitue in nis private quarters, in the regimental camp, on or about the night of the 28th of, 1863, for licentious practices, thus violating the expressed wish of his commanding officer, and initiating a practice both dangerous and ruinous to the good order and discipline of the regiment, and disgracing the military service of the United States. This at Fort Williams, Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

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 specification, 1st charge--" Guilty."
Of the 1st charge-" Guilty."

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

Of the 2d charge—“ Guilty.”

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

Of the 3d charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him, said First Lieutenant E. A. Palmer, 4th Regiment of Infantry, Corps d'Afrique, " to be dismissed the service, and to forfeit all pay and allowances which may be due since May 28th, 1863, and which may become due."

II. Before a General Court Martial convened at Camp Bisland, Louisiana, pursuant to Special Orders No. 54, of September 19th, 1863, from Headquarters, 3d Division, 19th Army Corps, and of which Lieutenant Colonel GREEN, 173d Regiment New York Volunteers, is President, were arraigned and tried:

1. Private Maurice Andrews,, Company K, 173d Regiment New York Volunteers.

CHARGE.

"Desertion."

SPECIFICATION "In this: that on or about the 31st day of July, 1863, at Port Hudson, the said Maurice Andrews obtained a pass for a few hours, left camp, and was absent until the 19th of September, 1863, when he was discovered in the ranks of the 165th Regiment New York Volunteers, at Berwick City, Louisiana.”

To which charge and specification the accused pleaded as follows:

To the specification—“ Guilty.”

To the charge--"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, Private Maurice Andrews, Company K, 173d Regiment New York Volunteers, "to be shot to death with musketry, at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct---two-thirds of the members concurring therein."

2. Private Hugh Shannon, Company K, 173d Regiment New York Volunteers.

CHARGE.
"Desertion.".

SPECIFICATION—“In this; that on or about the 31st day of July, 1863, at Port Hudson, the said Hugh Shannon obtained a pass for a few hours, left camp, and was

absent until the 19th day of September, 1863, when he was discovered in the ranks of the 165th Regiment New York Volunteers, at Berwick City, Louisiana."

To which charge and specification the accused pleaded as follows:

To the specification—“ Guilty.”

To the charge-“ 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, Private Hugh Shannon, Company K, 173d Regiment New York Volunteers, "to be shot to death with musketry, at such time and place as the Commanding General may direct two thirds of the members concurring therein."

III. Before a General Court Martial convened at Barrancas, Florida, pursuant to General Orders No. 30, of August 22, 1863, from Headquarters, "Troops in West Florida," and of which Captain SALMON DUTTON, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, is President, was arraigned and tried:

First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.

CHARGE FIRST.

Neglect of Duty."

SPECIFICATION--"In this: that First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, when officer of the advance guard, did neglect to visit and instruct said guard in its duties. This at or near Barrancas, Florida, on or about August 18th, 1863."

CHARGE SECOND.

• Conduct unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman."

SPECIFICATION" In this: that First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did expose himself before the men of his commaud in a state of intoxication. This at or near Barrancas, Florida, on or about August 18th, 1863."

CHARGE THIRD.

"Drunkenness on Duty."

SPECIFICATION" In this: that First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did become so intoxicated when officer of the advance guard as to be incapable of performing the duties devolving upon him as commandant of said guard. This at or near Barrancas, Florida, on or about August 18th, 1863."

CHARGE FOURTH.

"Creating a False Alarm."

SPECIFICATION--" In this: that First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, did discharge his revolver five several times unnecessarily,

while on duty as officer of the advance guard, thereby causing the garrison to stand under arms. This at or near Barrancas, Florida, on or about ten (10) o'clock, P. M.. August 18th, 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 specification, 1st charge--" Guilty."

Of the 1st charge--" Guilty."

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

Of the 2d charge-" Guilty."

Of the specification, 3d charge--" Guilty.”

Of the 3d charge-" Guilty."

Of the specification, 4th charge-" Guilty."

Of the 4th charge--" Guilty."

And does therefore sentence him, First Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, "to be cashiered."

IV. Before a General Court Martial convened at Carrollton, Louisiana, pursuant to General orders No. 29, of Angust 15th, 1863, from the "Headquarters, 4th Division, 19th Army Corps," and of which Lieutenant Colonel J. TARBELL, 91st Regiment New York Volunteers, is President, was arraigned and tried :

Private Charles Cameron, Company B, 131st Regiment New York Volunteers.

CHARGE FIRST.

"Desertion."

SPECIFICATION 1ST--" In this: that he, said Charles Cameron, private of Company B, 131st Regiment New York Volunteers, having been regularly enlisted in the service of the United States, did desert from his Company and Regiment, This at Annapolis, Maryland, on or about the 1st day of October, 1862."

SPECIFICATION 2D-"In this: that the said Charles Cameron, private of Company B, 131st Regiment New York Volunteers, having been regularly enlisted in the service of the United States, did desert from his Company and Regiment on the march from Irish Bend, Louisiana, to Alexandria, Louisiana. This on or about the 15th day of April, 1863, at or near New Iberia, Louisiana."

SPECIFICATION 3D-" In this: that the said Charles Cameron, private of Company B, 131st Regiment New York Volunteers, having been regularly enlisted in the service of the United States, did desert from his Company and Regiment while in the face of the enemy. This on or about the 16th day of June, 1863, before Port Hudson, Louisiana.”