The New York herald., 1862-04-22
IL is thought will die. We were unable TO learn the |
names Of any Of the killed, wounded or missing.

IFrom the Wilmington IN. c. journal, Aprn14
when the battle does come of it will be fearful one,
fate Of Virginia Having taken months 10 prepare having
assembled such force the world has not
Napoleon advanced into Russia Mcclellan feels that
MN defeat would be run Uhte confederate soldiers and
leaders feel that not only their fae, but the fate of their
country, IS saked upon TIE issue, and they cannoi afford
The news OF terrible battle may starte US at any mo-
ment We trust that people prepared not only
70 call upon God 70 defend the right but under God, 70
defend u themselves with brave hearts strong and
sufficient numbers
Wave, Richmond all thy banners wave,
And charge with all thy chivalryl
for not only the fate Of the temporary seat of govern.
men, but Of Eastern Virginia, and that
Davis himself will be on the neid as he has ntimated
He will share the fate of his soldiers in life death,
In victory or defeat The NEW YORK HERALD thinks that
the drama is soon TO close with bloody tragedy
passing grandeur, when Mcclellan is be rewarded by
the capture OF the Confederate Cabinet and Congress-
The boasu confidence OF the Northern press and sutho
rites is something that affords very strange
the dismal universal howl that after the OF
Manassas last July and the impartial observer may well
be puzzled TO decide which Of the phases OF cha
racter entitled to the largest Of contempt
HOSPITAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE WOUNDED IN THE
COMING BATTLE
From the Richmond Dispatch, April 1871
There Is large number of sick wounded soldiers
now In our hospitals and there be rapid additions
made from the army OF the peninsula. the more espe-
caay II there Is great battle there, may antci-
pate there will be In few days. Everything should be
done to promote the comfort and diminish the suerngs
o nsse poor fellows, who have proved their manhood
and patriotism by perng their lives for their country
In this matter the ladies' be Of great assistance
their kind Offices and gentle mnisratons will be vel
coined BY those who direct the hospitals Ladies take
charge Of the linen and supervise the preparation and
supply OF II are needed Those who desire 10 make
themselves useful In this respect should address Dr. St
g. Pcschy.
NEW FoRTIFICATIoNs AROUND WILLIAMSBURG.
From the Petersburg Express, April 19.1
Another requisition understand has Just been made
on the Of Prince George Surry counties
FOR smehdH the negroes 6etUeen the ages Of and fy
years, 90 10 williamsburg 10 work The Notifications
thai rsctnty Not knowing the exigencies OF the public
service, we presume the demand Ia all right but have
serious apprehcnsons that these fertile will
tribute but very small quota Of the stan OF life for the
support Of the country another year The abstraction Of
30 great an amount Of labor could occurred at
more critical moment.
From the Richmond Dispatch, April 1911
Tero was no news or any special interest received yes
terday from the Peninsula The grand armies of TIE too
rp1ics facing each other ers and the most stirring
news from that quarter moment will not create
surprise, as conflict 10 hourly anticipated.