GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. NORTHERN DISTRICT, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH, No. 29. )

Charleston, S. C., April 25, 1865.

It has been reported at these headquarters that the Rev. Alexander W. Marshal, missionary of Saint John’s Chapel, Hampsted, has, in the services at the said chapel, since the occupation of the city by the U. S. forces, omitted the prayers for the President of the United States.
In a written communication, addressed to the commander of the post of Charleston, he styles the prayer for the President of the United States a political prayer. It is therefore ordered that he be sent beyond the lines of the army, apd be forbidden to enter the city of Charleston during its occupation. by the U. S. troops without the permission of the commander of the district or department.

It is further ordered that his personal property be confiscated to the use of the United States Government. In punishing the head of the congregation worshiping in Saint John’s Chapel the brigadier-general commanding desires it to be considered a warning to those who, attending the services for weeks, so far forgot their duty to their country as not to inform the military authorities of the conduct of this disloyal priest. They are also warned that they will hereafter be marked persons, and any act done or word uttered in justification of his disloyalty will subject them to a like punishment.

By command of Brig. Gen. John P. Hatch:
LEONARD B PERRY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.

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David Upton