Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-14

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FsrpEkIcKsnuRe, April 10th,


. FREDEkIcKsBURG, April 10th, 1868.
Since my return to the front have been unable to
discover any change in the appearance of affairs among
our neighbors Of Gen. "FJ Rockers army across the
river The same iuacion that has characterized them
for weeks past still prevails and both armies remain in
stafu quo. Since the Yankees have commenced the
Spring fights at several points is scafcely probable
that the best army the world ever saw, according TO
the confession Of its Commanding General will continue
since the memorable fght here-if they intend to fight
along this line at al The salute fired Wednesdoy
morning in tie direction of the Potomac-the only
echoes that have disturbed the universal quetude since
the salute in honor Of Gen. Summers menory-Was
q ashamed prcb. bly, by the coming Of Vice President
gap,lin as We learn from recent New York Herald
thar h.. accom- ami by party, has made visit to the
Army o the Potomac According to another paper, oil
the sol city, he PRESIDENT in ProPria Per$ond has also
made visit attend the grand review OF the whole
army which was designated for to-day. From points OF
observation large numbers Of troops with their best
Uniforms djnne1 could be seen drawn up in hue if
for review and inspection. No guns were fired, and
they we're le noisy than usus1akng care not TO pre-
sent 700 fair and tempting mark to the rebel cannon
Staff officer of our army, TO whom Lincoln is fami-
lar says he saw his Goraship distinctly by the aid Of
glass riding with party Of officers along the picket
line a day twO ago.
To day.has been the first mid one Of spring, though
rom the indications tonight tits the precursor OF mCre
weather has been as cold, until to-day, as midWlnter,
and the earth has died rapldy-quite enough from its
apuearance EeTeabOuts, for active military operations.
Anothf such week and "the best army the world
ever saw twill be without its usual and, hitherto good
excuse for destng from aggressive movements There
"a ONE slight. s;gs OF budding vegetation and few
citizens who Lave stood by this ancient town through
all its trbulatiOns and determined sul TO DO 50,
ave yentured begin to cultivate their gardens and
add little variety the limited commlsariat from
raA haN.a gI-
subssed Let the patriotic and the generous through
out the COniederacy who sympatLize with the suffer
ings of this people rcm the rayages Of war, continue
10 loose their purse strings and contribute freely for
their further relief A considerable number OF the poor
vet nger here, and know not where to take refuge
they desired to abandon their humble houses. The re'
lief fund has been their sole dependence and
must be while this place IS Invested by the
enemy, and the presence of an opposing force
rendered necessary. Were 1t possible to frame
an argument strOUg and touching. enough TO
reach the caou hearts of the Unsuitable leechcs, Who
possessed Of the demon speculation, have accumulated
priucely fortunes profIing by the distress Of the
country we would appeal TO them. As this would be
vain lie patriots who have furnished the 'iueTs OF
var" need only be told that the continuance OF their
iberaty will be necessary until perhaps the return OF
peace or the depariue Of the enemy, Will enable the
sufferers TO return 10 their usual ayocatOns. AT an auc
lion sale on farm in this vicinity few daysaso corn
brought 1924 bushe shorts 50 TO- 200 hundred weight
Of nay $751; family aOur S52 and other articles in pio'
portion.
very intelligent gentleman just returned here from
Arkansas which he penetrated as far as the Western
portion Of the State reports that affairs Frightening
under the advent Of Kirby Smith and Pice. The for
mer was very iayoraby received by the people every
shere and the latter possesses more Of the confidence
of the whole Trans-Assissippi department than any
-otcer in the Confederate army Possessing this to an
eminent degree the regime is rapidly bringing order
out of chaos and rectyng the disastrous results Of the
lac welmeauiDg but unfortunate, Adminstra IN that
section Maglud especially since the Galveston Affair."
has given entire salts action the people of the Lone
Sr State and has thereby also gained their conhd' nee
Owing to its Isolated condition, supplies are cheap com
paratiyely and exist in abundance. Returning, my III
iormaut stopped at VicksDuIg. The officers generally
at that point as well Port Hudson express the utmost
confidence in the impregnabilty Of both places. The
idea Of taxing either by frort attack is regarded as
Quxoiic Ee ats accomplishment from the rear is con-
sldered impractcable
After necessary leave Of absence, in Georgia, am
pleased TO note the Of that able officer, General
Paul J. Semmes, Of Longstreet's corp, who has re;
assumed con mand of his brigsde
I'VE caught ire Devil at Charleston is an execrabie
pun gotten elf by the soldiers here since the tight
here aud tie capture Of the Yankee trick for discover
ing torpedOes. J.