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A negro, calling himself John Jackson, halling from Amherst county, having a horse in his possession, was arrested near this place May 24th. He had a certificate signed by W. W or H. Turner. The negro subsequently made his escape. The horse is yet in my possession. The owner, after proving property and paying charges, can take it away. W-T Reynolds. Sentigilo, albemerie co. je 1--5t*
A negro, calling himself John Jackson, hailing from Amherst county, having a horse in his possession, was arrested near this place May 24th. He had a certificate signed by W. W. or H. Turner. The negro subsequently made his escape. The horse is yet in my possession. The owner, after proving property and paying charges, can take it away. W. T. Reynolds. Bentigilo, Albemarle co. je 1--5t*
Destruction of Austin, Miss. --The Yankees destroyed Austin, Miss., including the records of the Court of Tunica county, and every house in the town except one, on Sunday, the 24th May. The force which accomplished this achievement of vandalism was Elliott's marine fleet. A little fight took place on Beaver Dam Lake, about seven miles from town.
The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Experience of a Scout going into and coming out of Vicksburg (search)
Experience of a Scout going into and coming out of Vicksburg On the 24th of May General Johnston dispatched Lamar Fontaine, the "hero upon crutches," with a verbal message to General Pemberton, in Vicksburg. He carried forty pounds of percussion caps, besides his blanket and crutches. The narrative of the dangerous adventure, published in the Mobile Advertiser, is very interesting, and we give a portion of it: He crossed Big Black river that night, and the next day got between their lines and the division of their army which was at Mechanicsburg. He hid his horse in a ravine, and ensconced himself in a fallen tree, overlooking the road, during that day. From his hiding place he witnessed the retreat of the Yankees who passed him in considerable haste and confusion. After their columns had gone by, and the night had made it safe for him to move, he continued his route in the direction of Snyder's Bluff. As he entered the telegraphic road from Yazoo City to Vicksburg he
respondence is quite voluminous, embracing as it does over sixty pages, and covering all the letters and telegrams which passed between the Executive and Gen. Johnston, from the time the latter was assigned to the command of the army in Mississippi until the 31st of July, nearly one month after the fall of Vicksburg. In the early part of the correspondence, the President urged upon Gen. Johnston the necessity of making an effort for the relief of the garrison in Vicksburg, and on the 24th of May he sent him the annexed dispatch, which was in response to one from Gen. J., expressing confidence in Gen. Pemberton's tenacity: To Gen. J. E. Johnston, Canton, Miss: I concur in your reliance on the tenacity with which Gen. Pemberton will defend his position, but the disparity of numbers renders prolonged defence dangerous. I hope you will soon be able to break the investment, make a juncture, and carry in munitions. Gen. Rains, who has made valuable inventions is ordered to
From Yankeedom. Petersburg, May 24. --Northern dates to the 21st have been received. Grant telegraphs that an effort was made on Thursday evening by Ewell's corps to turn the Yankee right, which was promptly repulsed. Three hundred prisoners fell into Yankee hands, besides many killed and wounded. Yankee loss 600 wounded, 150 killed and missing. Stanton assures the Northern press that over 25,000 veteran reinforcements have been sent to Grant. There are no reports from Butler. The Red river is blockaded at many points by rebel shore batteries. Gen. Canby, who is about to assume command, promises to remove them early. Sigel has been removed, and Major General Hunter succeeds him. A dispatch from Sherman, dated Thursday night, at Kinston, states that during that day he had pushed a column round Kinston, in pursuit of Johnston, as far as Cassville. A hard fight for Atlanta is looked for. The Herald states that among the passengers on bo
nderson's division, commanded by Brigades General Mahone, who repulsed them. Then, in turn, Mahone charged the enemy, driving them back, capturing, a number of prisoners, among them (says our informant) on "A. A. G." to Burnside and a Quarter master. With the exception of a little cannonading in front, all was quiet up to 1 o'clock yesterday, at which hour the train left Taylorville for Richmond. The following official dispatch was received yesterday morning: Taylorsville, May 24-9:30 P. M. Hon. Jas. A. Seddon: The enemy has been making feeble attacks their our lines to-day, probably with a view a secerraining our position. They were easily repulsed. Gen. Mahone drove three regiments across the river, capturing a stand of colors and camp prisoners, among them an aide-de-camp of General Leadly. R. E. Lee. Our wounded in the engagements above mentioned were brought down last evening and sent to the various hospitals. They all bring hopeful acc
The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The ancient boundaries of Virginia. (search)
From Yankeedom. Mobile, May 26. --A special dispatch to the Tribune, dated Senatobia, May 24th, says that the Chicago Tribune, of the 19th, and the Memphis Bulletin, of the 21st, have been received there. Grant's loss is put down at 20,000 wounded, of whom 12,700 had arrived in Washington; 15,000 were left at Fredericksburg and Belle Plains. Grant's losses, exclusive of Burnside's, foot up 45,000. They claim the capturing of 8,000 prisoners, forty guns, and twenty colors. Sigel is reported to have been badly thrashed by Breckinridge. The Courier reports that it is not so, but says that Sigel gained a victory, losing 600 men, and Breckinridge losing 1,000. Nothing definite from Banks.
The Daily Dispatch: May 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Lexington Cadets — Presentation of a flag. (search)
From Trans-Mississippi. Clinton, La., May 24. via Summit, May 26. --Banks has escaped from Alexandria by way of Simmesport. A. J. Smith's corps has gone up to Natchez and Vicksburg. The balance of his army is in full retreat towards New Orleans, being now at Morganza, on the west bank of the river. Major Gen. L. Cauby has arrived and assumed command. Banks having gone to New Orleans. It is reported, and believed to be reliable, that Lieut Gen Dick Taylor is crossing at Atchafalaya river, 12 miles below where Banks crossed. Banks's troops are reported, on good authority, to be very much demoralized. Within the last six days the batteries belonging to Scott's command have fired into five Yankee transports, crippling three seriously, knocking out the steam-pipe of one and driving off, the gunboat that came to her relief. The loss of life is not known--Three stopped at Cat Island for repaired. The forces in the district are rapidly increasing, and Col Scott is ready
dericksburg as a base, and establishes depots at Port Royal and Tappahannock Saturday, May 21.--Grant occupies Milford Station and Bowling Green. His breastworks in front of Spotsylvania a abandoned. Sunday, May 22.--Our troops moving all day in a parallel line to Grant's. Monday, May 23.--Fitz Lee's cavalry pressed by enemy's infantry at Anderson's Cross Roads. Enemy crossed the North Anna at Jerica ford, and encountered our forces near Nool's Turnout. Repulsed. Tuesday, May 24--Place Oxford Mill, three and a half miles from Hanover Junction. Enemy attacked our left and were repulsed, and charged by Mahone, commanding Anderson's division. Wednesday, May 25--Grant destroys Central railroad, and swings fortifications to our right — Lee's headquarters at Taylorsville, Feeble attack on our rifle pits one mile from Hanover Junction Both armies in line of battle. Thursday, May 26--Grant re-crossed the North Anna, and again moving to our right. Thursday, M
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