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The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Affairs on the Rappahannock — depredations of the enemy — the approaching conflict. (search)
On a recent occasion the Yankees rode up to Mr. Bowler's house, in Madison, and demanded his two sons, who were known to belong to a Confederate regiment, and then at home on furlough; but they kept out of the way, and after several narrow escapes, succeeded in reaching Richmond on Wednesday last. One of these, Mr. B. F. Bowler, informs us that the Federals are scouring the country for the purpose of catching those who have volunteered or have substitutes in our army; that they discovered a Mr. May, who was at home, sick, and unable to leave his bed, and took his name, proposing to arrest him hereafter. The young men are, therefore, leaving the neighborhood by every opportunity. A painful incident occurred at Madison Court House a few days ago, which should be prominently remembered among the atrocities of the war.--A party of Yankees visited the residence of Gen. Banks, in his absence, and proceeded to demolish his furniture and table ware. Mrs. Banks endeavored to resist the