Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-11
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Among the arrivals to-day il Capt.
z. g. Young, direct from Richmond,
having left there on Thursday by flag
truce down the James River. He, with
Major Barney, Of New York, were cap
tured on the 2lst Of Sept, while on
horseback, in the vicinity of Bull Run
by the a0th Virginia Cavalry, under
Col. Chambloss, q graduate Of West
Point. The prisoners spent four days
pleasantly on the way to Richmond, and
we're treated kindly and Hospitality by
their cap.ors, and by those whom they
met on the route. The cavalry regi.
mcnt OF Col. Chambloss was handsome
Ip mounted and uniformed, and fully
equipped. There appeared to be an
abundance of flour, fresh beef, ETC.,
among the soldiers, and good discipline
prevailed. They treated each other
with kindness and courtesy. No whis-
key drinking or card playing was allow
ed. Much comment is made by the
rebel troops as to the careless manner in
which our dead were buried on the
plains Of Manassas.
All the rebel soldiers denounce Gen.
Pope, but speak in the most compli-
met tary :erms Of Gen. Mcclellan.
The country districts are exhausted of
food for man aud beast, and consequent
~ apprehensions exist Of great distress
among the people during the coming
winter. Everybody has plenty Of paper
money Of all descriptions and denomina-
tions.
The treatment of Federal prisoners at
the Libby Prison has been changed for
the better, and those confined with Capt.
Young had no cause to complain. lie,
with 50 others, were put in large aad
pleasant room, and we're attended by the
guards and servants with marked kind.
ness. Rations were served regularly,
and a sutler constantly present. The
morning newspapers were served at day
light.
Col. Dan. Ullman and Lieut.. Col
Brown, Of New York, and about 700
others, arrived at Annapolis to-day, hav-
ing left Richmond on Tuesday morning.
The rebel troops are rapidly receiving
their new uniforms, consisting of dark
grey jacket and light blue pants. There
is no lack Of arms, and they have more
cannon than can be used.
The general impression among them
is that the war will not end till the ex
piration Of Lincolns term Of Office
Everybody is sick, however, of hostli
ties, and the troops desire to return to
their homes. Yet one constantly hears
the remark: You may exterminate us,
but you cannot subjugate us.
The new Merrmac is not yet finished.
Ecight dollars busbel was asked fl
sweet potatoes. Rio coffee and sugar
brought dollar per pound each. There
is little or no molssses on sale. Ten
drinking cups sold for Is cents each, and
all other necessaries in proportion.
VIM. S. Barley is still detained at the
Libby prison.
Capt. Young was released uncondl
tionally.
Rumors of Cabinet and military
changes are from time to time revived
but gentlemen in official positions seem
altogether ignorant of such arrange
ments. Postmaster Gen. Blair has re-
turned to Washington from the North
| Secretary Smiths absence in Indians
will continue for several weeks.
| A more cheerful and happy feeling
as to the entire discontinue of the reb-
els exists here now, among all classes
than at any period during the presen
year.