Alphabet File page 322

When I told her to hold up her hand so that she might be sworn she held it up and immediately as I began to administer the oath she dropped it. I told her it would be necessary to keep her hand in position until the ceremony was completed and then assent audibly to the oath she had taken so that there might be no mental reservation, which rather than remain longer a prisoner she with a very bad grace acquiesced.

 

Col. Hesseltine went to New Orleans and Fort St. Philip.

 

September 19, 1862 - Friday

 

Took dinner on board the "Relief" and spent the evening there.  Enjoyed myself much.

 

September 20, 1862 - Saturday

 

Some of our men getting intoxicated on the Sutler's beer. I seized his stock, forbid his keeping more, and turned over four barrels bottled (?) ale and 2 of stock ale to the Hospital.

 

September 21, 1862 - Sunday

 

Went to ride up the Island with Capt. Munton. Water was high and footing soft. Sam was in gay spirits.

 

Wrote a letter to Father.

 

Found some persons had broken into the Store House and carried away about 200 bottles of the Ale I had seized.

 

September 22, 1862 - Monday

 

Found a large portion of the Ale under a pile of timber.

 

It has been windy and stormy all day. Wind N.E. Water higher than it has been before since the night last Spring when the "Great Republic" and "Idaho" dragged anchors and got foul. There are five steamers in the harbor. Most of them so soon as it sets fair will go to Galveston to assist in the blockade.

 

September 23, 1862 - Tuesday

 

Weather still Equinoctial.

 

Nothing of importance has transpired.

 

September 24, 1862 - Wednesday

 

"Ceres" arrived bringing ice, prisoners, and the Chaplain. Four prisoners came.

 

No mail of importance and no reliable news from the North.

 

September 25, 1862 - Thursday

 

"Ceres" left this morning carrying Quartermaster and Capt. Murch.

 

Went to dinner in the "Relief."

 

September 26, 1862 - Friday

 

The barque "Mountain Eagle" came in this morning from New York via Key West, six days from the latter place. She has no yellow fever on board, but I put her in quarantine for twelve days.

 

Went up to have my picture taken by "our special artist." The day was cloudy and I did not succeed very well. Must try again.

 

September 27, 1862 - Saturday

 

Another very stormy day. High winds and rain.

 

The "Tennessee" came in from Pensacola but brings no news.

 

September 28, 1862 - Sunday

 

"Ceres" came in today bringing Col Hesseltine a cow, Lieut. Andrews, a mail, and liberation to Messrs Duvois and LeBeau and Mr. Davidson. She also brought forage for the horses. I sent Arthur Livy to New Orleans for trial.

 

The Chaplain returned; and the "Ceres" took a load of hay from a brig in the harbor.

 

We get news of severe fighting in Maryland, but it is from secret sources and we get nothing certain.

 

Sent a letter to Cable, got no letters from home.

 

September 29, 1861 - Monday

 

The "Jackson" came into port today with two prizes, Schooners, one under English colors.

 

Have had my gun cleaned up which the General sent me by the "Lavery" which came in last night from the River. The "Lavery" is to be used freighting in Lake Pontchartrain. Think my gun is a good one.

 

Have had another touch of billious trouble today, and my tooth ached badly. Consequently feel blue.

 

September 30, 1862 - Tuesday

 

Had my tooth out today. It was my _____ tooth and I hated to lose it, but I disliked the ache more than the loss of the tooth.

 

October 1, 1862 -- Wednesday

 

The "Oneida" which came in last night and ordered the "Jackson" to Mobile, was found this morning about a hundred yards away from here fast aground in the point. It seemed foolish for she must have been steering directly for land when she grounded.

 

The "Calhoun" from the river (Capt. Buchanan) came in a tried to pull her off. Afterward, the "Ceres" came in ands tried it but she is still aground.

 

The "Ceres" returned tonight. She is now to make two regular weekly trips, and connect with the "Tennessee" from Pensacola.

 

We hear Glorious News from our Army up to 21st at which time Lee and Jackson were in full retreat from Maryland, and our forces were driving the rebels in Northern Mississippi, while the rebel march on Cincinnati had been diverted and our chances looked favorable in Kentucky,

 

The news for some time must be exciting, but it does seem now that if McLellan followed up their retreats with vigor that the rebel army in Virginia must be annihilated and the war virtually ended.

 

October 2, 1862 - Thursday

 

The "Ceres," "Calhoun," and "Jackson" have been pulling at the "Oneida" but with no results. They are unloading her and will try to move her again at high tide.

 

The "Tennessee" came in this afternoon. She brings news that two of the blockading fleet of Mobile got disabled in the gale, and that guerrillas were plenty about Pensacola.

 

Had a good ride up the Island this afternoon and beat the crowd shooting "Cosgriff" rifles.

 

October 3, 1862 - Friday

 

The "Oneida" got off this morning. The "Ceres"  went to New Orleans and the "Tennessee" to Pensacola.

 

Had a pleasant call from Capt. Buchanan this evening.

 

The "Jackson" and "Calhoun" are to go to Petit Bois tomorrow or next day to look out for some gun boats of the Rebels said to be there from Mobile Bay.

 

October 4, 1862 - Saturday

 

Have spent the day in inspecting spoiled provisions. I condemned so far as I could do so 42 bbls Beef as worthless and 14 bushels beans and 11,400 and one pounds of bacon. I also condemned 67 bbls Flour as unfit for use, and 20,000 lbs Hard Bread as damaged and deteriorating and should be disposed of.

 

The "Calhoun" and "Jackson" have gone up the Sound toward Grants Pass tonight.

 

Dr. Bonzano of the Light House Board came today. Went up in the lantern by climbing up outside. It is a good view over that level country.

 

October 4, 1862 -- Sunday

 

The "Ceres" came in this morning. Capt. Kendall got hurt by falling down the hatchway, striking on his neck.

 

The boat brought six Prisoners and took away three, Mr. C.H. Lee whose time has expired and two prisoners of war. The "Tennessee" came in from Pensacola.

 

There is an absolute dearth of news, except a secret rumor that McLellan is badly beaten, which we don't believe.

 

The "Calhoun" and "Jackson" returned from up the Sound and report several steamers up Pascagoula River, and several cotton vessels ready to run out.

 

October 6, 1862 - Monday

 

E. Wind, water high, and weather cool at night.

 

Went to ride in the evening with Lieut. Comm Buchanan of the "Calhoun." It is a beautiful moonlight evening and the riding fine.