Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-16
FROM FREDERICKSBURG.
Correspondence Of the Richmond whlg.l
FREDERICKSBURG, March 9th, Is


Correspondence OF the Richmond Whgl
FREDERICKSBURG, March 9th, 1868.
recent visit to Richmond enabled your correspon-
dent to observe the thousand aud one annoyances to
which passengers whether citizens soldiers arbi
trarily subjected by the petty officials Of the Provost
Guard the daily departure of the trains from Rich
mond to Hamiltons crossing "Clothed in little brief
authority behind which they shelter themselves these
individuals daily perpetrae ourages that if known and
properly investigated would render them liable to be
be deprived of their commissions and reduction to the
ranks Regardless of the fact that citizens or soldiers
furnished with passports, the reverse, many are
unnecessarily and frequently detained twentyfour and
fortyeight hours at Richmond aud stations along the
road by the abuse Of authority, when it is of the last
importance sometimes, that they shouldbsat eHroute
to- their respective destinations As to soldiers, they
are scarcely treated by some of them with as
much consideration as common "hewers of wood
aud drawers of water" are entitled TO. The noble
men who have left wives and children and sacrificed
the comforts Of homo, TO defend our rights
and liberties, deserve all that can in any way
mitigate the hardships which they undergo without be.
ing subjected the insults and annoyances they must
meeky submit to- in leaving returning to the army.
In time OF war; especially such as that in which we
are involved, all good citizens checruly surrender lit
tie of personal liberty to the promotion of the
good All understand aud appreciate the necessity Of
the regulations governing the arrival aud departure of
passengers to and from Richmond yet it is less due
to those who must be governed by hem that these reg
uations be not abused by those entrusted with their
proper eniorcement.s The truth of all this will be
sufficiently apparent to those who have passed up
and down the railroads. and have had occuar demonsra
ton Of it, speak not of the afiable conductors who
give no unnecessary trouble and inconvenience to any
one Better for the country would it be if they
invested with full power in these matters and the host
of supernumerary Provost Guards the depots and Sta
tons semitic swell the ranks of the army.
flag Of truce boat came over this morning, bring
ing eight ten persons, who have been for time
within the enemy's lines-somc Of them say they suf
fered for want of food which h enemy would not al
low unless they would take path of allegiance,
which they declined 1t is 'stOOd that the Pro-
vost Marshal General Patrick has stated that citizens
within the Yankee lines must elect on which side of the
river they prefer to remain and that the frequent tran
sits from one side to the other will not be permitted
hereafter.
The remains of Surgeon Davis Lieut.. Horncr, and
Private Price killed in the late fight between Gen. Fz-
hugh Lee and the Yankee cavalry, Falmouth were
expected to-day by flag Of truce, aud detachment
of the brigade sent to receive and escort their
mains to the depot at Hamilton'S Crossing; but for
reason uuasccrtaned they have not yet been sent
Daring the late raid Gen. Lee had between five hundred
i -. l.
the encmy's cavalry, charging on and driving them
three times within their infantry camps. Perceiyng
that the great disparity of the two forces discover
cd, he deemed it prudent to retire, but not without
bringing with him the hundred and fifty prisoners,
lately arrived in Richmond evidences Of his victory
Before returning he penetrated to within two miles of
Falmouth
The mystery which has developed the movements of
Hookers army begins to unfold ITSELF All reports that
reach from the other side of the river concur in
stating that it is being largely augmented by reinforce
ments as is supposed, by way Of Aqua Creek, from
Washington aud the North although it is true that
portion were sent some time since Fortress Monroe
including Burnsdes old corps. The arrival of these
einiorcements of which there is no reason to doubt
and the concurrent testimony Of Northern journals the
making of roads several points the river several
miles above and below, point to the conclusion that
an early attempt will oe made to and capture our
as the first necessary step in the "yc.
torious march to Richmond" Such, believe, il now
the general impression When the expected clash of
arms begins, more terrible slaughter and victory
more complete than that of the memorable 18th Deem
ber may be safely predicted and instances of ind-
vilua herosu enough to fill volume, and toohumetous
for the compass of letter. will be left Ior the pen of
the faithful historian. Among the achievements
irving at the Yankee army said to be considerable
number of "contrabands." If reports be correct
Hooker will be mpeled to advance be straitencd from
scarcity of fuel for they have cleared and burned the
whole country from the Rappahanuock to the Potomac
ever eighty converts nave crowned the efforts of those
engaged in the revival of religion progressing here.
The largest church in the city scarcely ample enough
to accommodate the congregations of soldiers attend
ing and large numbers of penitents daily and nightly
crowd the altar Among the officiating ministers are
tie Rev. W. H. Carroll, of Selma, Ala, Rev. Mr. West,
Chaplain 18th Mss aud Rev. Messrs Mcdaniel Green,
and Petgrew, privates in the 18th and 18th Miss Regi
ments.
storm of rain, accompanied with vivid lightning
and rolling thunder prevailed last night. The weather
to-day has been almost as mild and balmy May The
strong March winds are absorbing the moisture and
rapidly driving the roads, almost impossible lately.
Y.
IThc above letter, from our correspondent, did not
reach us until Saturday morning.