--The
Dalton Confederate, of a late date, has the following from
Huntsville, Ala:
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Our latest dates from
Huntsville are to January 20th. We learn that the Methodist church, near the public square in
Huntsville, was burnt in the early part of December.
Some Yankees were occupying the basement of the church at the time.
It is not known whether it was the result of accident or design, but supposed to have been the former.
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Of the twelve citizens who were arrested and required to take the oath of allegiance to the
Lincoln Government or leave the
Yankee lines, we have heard of
Messrs. Geo. P. Beirne,
Stephen W. Harris, and
Dr. Anthony, having arrived in Dixie.
Of many family residences in which the
Yankees have quartered, we learn that
Gen Sherman and staff have taken full possession of
Mr. Beirne's, with the furniture pictures, &c., occupying it as headquarters, and the portion of
Mr. B's family at home being thus compelled to seek a home with friends.
Gen. Smith has made
Gov. Clay's residence his headquarters, leaving but two rooms for the use of the family, and a portion of
J. W. Clay's residence is similarly occupied.
The country on the south side of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, from
Morrisville to
Bridgeport, is occupied with Federal troops.
There are said to be about 13 regiments in and around
Huntsville.
The timber in the vicinity is freely used for fuel; in fact, everything desired is taken without limitation, and should they continue until April great suffering amongst the resident population must be the inevitable consequence.