New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-24
list ARRIVED FROM RICHMOND.

DIR. Fox of this city, q surgeon in the army, ar
rived IN the city Yesterday, direct from Richmond,
where lie was held prisoner, having been cap
tured on the Monday morning following the battle
at Savsges Station lie had been stationed at the
White Honse, Of which DIR. Watson Yves in charge.
About the 30lh Of June, word was sent TO leave the
White House, and proceed 10 Savage's Station.
Seven surgeons and about fifty nurses we've left at
the Willie House, at the request OF DIR. Tnpler,
Surgeon Of the Potomac. On his arrival at Sava2es
STATION, he found "a large number Of wounded there,
who had previously arrived. He kept very
busy attending 20 them until La at night. On the
following morning the battle of Savage's Station
took place, IN front of the hospital which increased
the plumber Of patients considerably enc furnished
the surgeons with plenty Of employment. On the
following Monday morning, all those at the sta
ton, including the surgeons, &C., were taken
prisoners.
After they were captured the surgeons, ten in
number, including DIR. Fox had some :, 900 wounded
Of both armies 10 attend 10. The conduct oil the
wounded men is spoken Of in the highest terms by
the Doctor. He remained with his fellow-prisoners
OF Sayage's Station until the next Sunday TWO
weshs, wbep be was sent TO Richmond with Oh
Of our wounded, being the only surgeon accompany
ing them On the arrival of the ? uty at Richmond
she authorities there did all they could under the
circumstances TO make them comfortable; both
officers and men were treated with mucn Rlndhess'
DIR. f. offered TO attend the Rebel wounded as lar as
Law in his power and bis services were gladly &C
cepted Lieut.. Enack of the Rebel army, who hai
charge of the captured party, sald he did not ex-
pect such friendly offer from Northern man.
Major Rev of the Rebel army, who commanded at
Savsges Station, treated DIR. Fox with the greatest
consideration, and evinced much gratitude for the
Doctors offer 10 attend the Rebel wounded remark
ing, "ii did HIN good TO find wdoe.souled man
from the North" Major Rey told the Doctor that
he would be kindly received OH reaching Richmond.
On reaching there he was furnished with pass to
60 where be pleased, and walked about un nolested.
The wounded were all placed in large building
called the Tobacco Warehouse The captured officers
Grad al Libby HDu6p
near the railroad depot. They were allowed 10 walk
up and down Oh the sidewalk, and were generally
well treated. They were told that IN consequence
Of the scarcity Of provisions they could be allowed
but two raiioDs day; 50 they messed together anu
purchased many things they wanted.
On the way TO Richmond the doctor noticed very
large eie2e-gun lying near the railroad track ana
entirely commanding it. The gun IL covered win
sheet-iron the covering shaped Ike the departed
Merrmac, after which IL Ii named
IL cannot be seen at any distance and on tbe sp-
proach of enemy along The road toward The ciiy,
could sweep everything before 1t on the track, de-
stroying hole train OF cars at sngie shot. lhe
doctor heard Rebel officers remark that Bean
regard wss lying about five miles from Richmond,
and that Magrnder had left for the South. On "p'
preaching Richmond from Savage Station, be raw
HE encampment Of the Rebels On the left OF The
road, OH etching over the hills and woods. He passed
one fort commandment road TO Savage Station, and
says another commands the James River. The
Rebel camps are very much scattered, but he heard
during an alarm they concentrated IN remarkably
abort space Of time. Major Rey Of Virginia formerly
commissioning officer at Savages Station, lds been ef-
pointed to the position held by Magruder ~ Rich
mond. The doctor says that the people OF Richmond
sre heartily sick OF the war. Everything IN me
shape Of business was at stand-stlil, bot people
bsd 10 pay rent if business was particularly brisk
He states that the energy Of the people u aston
ishing. Gentlemen owning large plantations VINO
have never done days work OF any description,
perform the most arduOus duties M soldiers serving
In le Ag
complaint escaping them. The officers are nearly
ell finished so,dirrs Drafting isgoing on regularly.
Boys of twelve and fourteen years are frequently
sees in the ranks. Men, except those III tie army,
are scarce in Richmond bu. there appears 10 DO 1T
Tie diminution Of women ana chi dreu. The German
Jews Of Richmond were among the inst to don The
secession cOckade az the Commencement OF the war,
bni have not been willing 10 serve IN the army gen
orally purchasing substitutes at high prees Rich
mond, apart from tho military is de,crioed as pre-.
rentins very dull and gloomy appearance, as II
the wboie city was il mourning; boVses are closed
put ie" wincows are seen open, and mule or no
ME Visible IN any direction eXceps the usual military
routine.
The streets, however, ere full Of rough, uncouth-
looking soldiers Of bold, ferocious ana i1sndish
appearance. On leaving Richmond, DR.. Fox with
number OF others, wac taken 10 City Point in
. large number OF ambuiances and transported from
these on board the steamer Louisiana, which vessel
came up under flag Of truce TO receive them. They
were taken down the river TO Mcclellan army and
from thence 10 fO1trets Monroe, OH their way North
Philadelphia InquiIer.
LETTER FROM GENERAL M'CALL-sATETY OF
MAJOR BIDDLE.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Thomas A. Biddle, Of
Philadelphia, received the following letter from Gen.
II Can
"RIcBsoSD, Va,
"ToBAcoo HoUsE PRIsos, July 9, 1862 :
"MY DEAR THoMAs inclose you herewith a
note from yon brother Harry, the only reply have
had TO two notes written 10 him.
"On my arrival in the city was politely offered
ouarters al the Spottsw God Hotel. where remained