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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
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
The Daily Dispatch: May 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Daily Dispatch (search)
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