Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-08-21

Northern papers. W u He
Presently the sight offered itself Of negro
women, whom they knew to be slaves, and
their gratulations were lively. The old
South vas really reached at last. On they
came from their distant houses, trooping
TO the landing, and were received with wa
wing of handkerchiefs and screeches Of de-
light. Generals Wed with their subordin-
ates in these demonstrations, TO which the
negro women heartily responded, Denis
our folks: glad TO see you, massa !" "Dey'r
waitin for you up dar," were severally heard
among their shouts Of welcome; and one old
woman, who led the rest, was profound In
Ter curtsies and gesticulations. did you
see her throw her arms up and then fold them
on her breast2 HeyY' said delighted
colonel; "Go-d d-m her old hearth
Similar novel manifestations Of sentiment
were expressed on other occasions of that
kind that offered themselves; but on q first
sight of Secesh white woman, enthusiasm
became boundless. They were ladies in the
house Of Mr.. Aiken. They flung open the
blinds and waved their handkerchiefs with
will. No cheers we're given in return, but
screech followed upon screech, and yell up
on yell Many danced. Sweet as peach.
es ! know they re pretty y said an excited
youth. DleSS tul OUu UicSS cti Suiu
another; "Td wave em my handkerchief,
never mind, I'll give 'em my hat;" and
again hats were waved and cries renewed.
Soon the landing was attained, and all de-
scendod to 20 on shore.
The army officers were required to leave
first, in order Of rank: then the navy officers
and privateers; afterward the privates, and
a. Ill. Al - - NI,sr
siasm was remarkable. Not cheer was
any welcome offered them. Not wagon
was sent from Richmond for the convey
ance Of officers or baggage, nor was q soli-
tary member of the Rebel army present,
beyond the exchange officer, Major Ould,
and two young captains, who, later in the at
ternoon, took pleasure excursion to the
Landing in buggy. Every one slowly as
cended to the summit of the gradually slo-
, ping bank, and either sat down or stood in
groups conversing, in evident expectation Of
wagons. Finally, the baggage being pla-
: ced in Aiken's warehouse, many privates
/ and few officers concluded to walk, leav.
, ing the rest fondly awaiting conveyances :
These latter, in great part, set forth during
the night, leaving yet considerable mum
: Der on the spot in the morning. One O.
Q them, an officer, came ON board onr boat
: and asked for little coffee, roundly cursinl
Q the Rebel Government for its total neglect
BY o'clock all had departed-3,OI3 il
4 number of noble Union soldiers, who ha,
9 arrived at 2 A. NJ. from Richmond, march
n ed on board. They had received no foo
,, .;nea hreskfasf m Tuesday mUrning, UNI
q their arrival near the Landing during tn
" night. Hations were then sent from ou
}, steamers, which they devoured ravenously
10 and received their officers who distribute
d them with extravagant cheers and congra
n ulations. They complained much ofthe scar
r ty fare the rebels had given them, but lool
ct ed well and hearty, notwithstanding. The
IN march the previous day had been throug
3, an intense heat, and several had fallen pro
ir trate on the way. One Of these was told
j. rise by rebel guard, and on expressing il
p- the butt OF muSket, which drew strea
2. of blood. Another man, in similar stu
ID ton, received a bayonet thrust, which ga
Is him much pain. Three rebel guards hi
- fallen dead by sunstroke. Fan.
'r. Our soldiers reported civil treatment d
p, ring captivity, and were assured that thu
ca scauty rations were the same as those OF G
rebel soldiers. One of them had seen
re- the rebel officer in charge, the names
an three deserters from among our soldiers, W
ed took the oath of allegiance to the Confed
de ate Government. These were: @. A. Bo
ed en-, private, U. 8. Artillery; Frank Sembl
lth Co. A, 56th Pennsylvania, and A. q. La
ess renee, Go. G, 10th Massachusetts,, who 81
rk- ted that he was South Caroliniau, and b
ray been pressed into the Union service.
by our men marched past Libby's toba
ler- warehouse from their prison on Bells
to land, they recognized Gen. Mccall sitt
or at q window, who, on being cheered, 8
ach he was glad to see them going back, I
lin bade them farewell. 5o
u. 70 Newspaper writer's often speak of
~. N:.t wild cheering given by our returned pris
snn ss ers when once they stand again beneath
nay Stars and Stripes. can safely say that
anu o cheer was given as these men filed
'oth board their several steamers. Their se
'o,u ment seemed absorbed by approaching I
not ner, as they viewed barrels Of beef and
ions and piles of lOaves on the foredech
nah- pay. When all had left shore, the battalion
INC n ragged, coatless rebel soldiers, acting
tne guard, who had during the embarkat
aen' lounged or slept on the adjoining bs
M m walked of without exchaL ging adieus.
nis Down the river the Monitor, Galena,
I ny other gunboats each came In .or vig0
'ury cheers, and after lying at anchor for sey
per hours of Harrison's Landing, they Y
ms marched on shore at dusk, and distrib
nys by the Provost Marshal to their several
oI9 timents. Those few who belonged to Pc
ana or Burnside's armies will speedily be
ares. to them As these men do not now re
Ho. home, l do not give their names. All
~ " were in good health left Richmond, lea
!, ous @ about ! 800 sick and wounded yet bel
ct at REBEL TREACHERY. H
leas The officers to be exchanged did not
-. Richmond with the priyates, and were
tIons, pected last evening ct Aiken.s Landir
po'Is News finally came to Adjutant'Gel
'en.Iy Thomas, that hsy Uoald not return at
gun ent, the Confederate Gooe,mm.eat ht
cissny concluded to detain them. And this,
sno' Gen. Thomas had copfdingly liberatee
y .h ~ their officers, and tenderly sent nlmt
Each Encl their sick to City Point, by the Gee
Eacl that they might be taken to Richmon
Poseu cars. On the return of this boat to Al
] e oas Landing, the guard on board, under !
!. ro @ Miller, 10th New Jersey regiment, we
tSs;r digpsnt in the extreme, aud bad the,