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THEY HAVE RECEIVED ALL SENT THEN.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE or
DISTRIBUTION.
Among the letters recently forwarded to
General Meredith by Robert Guild is the fol-
lowing
LIBBY PRISON,


LIBBY PRISON,
: RICHMOND, VA, December 4, 1868.
Captain C. McRca Selph, A. A. and I. General
SIR: In answer to your communication Of
this date referring to statements that have been
made in regard to the distribution of clothing
and rations sent to Richmond by the United
States Government for Federal prisoners OF
war, the committee in charge OF the distribution
Of clothing desire to submit the folio wing state
ment
When the COMMITTEES entered on their duties
November 10th, only a small supply of cloth
ing had been received at Richmond To secure
an equitable distribution Of this to those who
We're most needy, and to ascertain what future
consignments would be required for their com.
fort, it was deemed advisable to make an in.
spection OF the clothing OF q Ii the prisoners a
careful inspection was therefore made OF all
the prisoners OF war at Belle Isle and in Rich
mond, aud record made OF the condition Of
each article of their clothing.
While this inspection was in progress issues
OF blankets and snch clothing as had been re-
ceived, were made 70 those who were most
needy.
Since the arrival Of the last shipment Of
clothing, November I'D, two members Of the
committee had been constantly engaged In the
distribution, which Is now almost complete.
The committee is unable to prepare a state.
ment Of the amount OF clothing issued, In time
for this communication.
Staten tents in detail will be prepared, how
ever, as soon as possible OF the amount Of
clothing received aud issued, and TO whom
issued, and the amount required to fully supply
the wants OF the prisoners now here; a copy OF
which we respectfully request may be for.
warded by flag OF truce to the proper T. S
military authorities.
A shipment Of clothing is now heing made to
Danvflle sufficient to supply the wants Of the
prisoners Of war in that place.
The Committee take pleasure In stating that
every facility for the inspection OF the prisons
and the distribution Of the clothing has been
afforded them by the Confederate military
authorities.
The duties OF the Committee were limited nv
the order putting them on duty, exclusively TO
the distribution Of clothing
The fact that Iatons provided by the United
States Government and by aid societies In the
North, were being issued TO prisoners OF war
on Belle Isle and in the prisons in Richmond,
has however, frequently come under the OBJ
servation OF the members of the committee
while In the discharge Of tho duty assigned
them. .--es -. --.-.. .ss.>
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
A. VAN SCHROEDER,
Lieut.. Col. A. l. G.. 18th A. u.
H. b. HUNTER,
Lieut.. Col. 1ssd o I. v.
J.F. BOYD,
Lieut.. Col. Il Quartern1aster.
JAMES M. SANDERsoN,
Lieut. Col. and &. S. Vac.
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THH CIRcUIr CoURT. CHEF Justice CARTE,
adjourned this morning for the, term and tn
jury was discharged. -aa So q
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Fohps TH1ATER-Hackett, the Immortal de-
lineator of FalstaH and other difficult charae.
ters, for whom proper delineators are rare,
will appear at Ford's Thsater On Monday
night when look ont for rush!
Tonight is the last Of the graceful aud viva
cious Webb Skaters at Ford,s. ---
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GRAND SACRED CoNcERT-We hear much
OF Il grand sacred concert soon to be given in
aid Of the Rectory fund Of Epiphany parish.
aud for which all the best available musical
will undoubtedly be . rare treat tor MUSIC
lovers.
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tNOK RENT-From lst January next, the YkAMl
L DWELLING ROUSE and Out build o gs situ
ste Oh the southwest rner Of LIST street eas and
street north with portion OF the Lots mprissd
IN the Square. Appl, to CHARLES KEENAN, ct
tbs Gas Office, Teeth street, above Penn. avs.
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T OsTsOR STOLIN-Thia Saturday, mi ruiup. IN
L! the Centre Market, my pocket BOOK, cor
;ainipe Geo; = eideon's note endorsed By me.
Si6s.iS. payable with interest, ct the Bank Of
Washinston, snd Or dollars in money Ana
stanrs. TIE finder Fly returning the nofe ths
paym ens Of which he's been stopped may ret in tbs
ret q reward. WIN T. SFEIGKR,
Dc No. Is Penn ave
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~ GlNT6' DRlSS BOOTS,
WALKING CAMS, 60
BUYS HATS. GAPS, BOOTS snd SHOES
BURR Il BROTHER. $50 7th ct
de lO'tte under Dorsey . hotel.
NATURAL LIl1 EVERLASTING RLOWARS
t,o! Soansts Baskets. Wrssths. &c, Of fresh cut
tiOxere Eade to order Boquets Of choice flowers
constantly on band. n. B. Parties and Weddings
snpplied at the shortest notice BY A. W. BORK.
=; no. Colonization Building, corner ~ st.
snu fenn avenue. de 10 lms
IT Private eais, the folio ring named srtieiea .
TO Vt - First class DIauslt Horse. with Cart
new and in good order / lieht Wsson and Hsr
ness ness togethe, With lot Of Lumber, 1.re Wood,
apd severH otgsr articles being on the promises OF
Wall, Georgetown, D, O. dam Ats
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Baden, Germany.
~whisky t. ss5 per gallon In Riohnond,
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THE FRAME DwILLING-HOEsI AND OUT
= Building situate On tn sonth vest cor Ger Of
1ron, the lEt January next, with portion of ths
lots comprised In the sauare. Proposals for %
ane 1Or one or more years will be received bY
CHARLES KEENAN,, at the Gss Oh 20, Tenth
and eth, No $40. dsis AIS
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H@CALV1KY BAPTIsT CHUKCH Mk1TH
uS every SABBATH In the Old Trinity Chu rch
on 9Th street, between 4 and La. avenue. Services
at II .. N, AID ia p. m. Rev. T. b HowLEIr
pastor, Strangers are cordially invited TO attend.
eeA0 ffee. oe 81 If
No. sHAFFIELDs BALTIMORE OoNFso.
~ tiCnary and Ladies' Oyster Saloon, 3s6
sixth street., between G and II. Weddings, Parties.
entertainments furnished At the shortest notice
snd most reasonable terms. les Creams and
Water Lees, the best quality made By steam power.
Wholesale and retail. M 9n
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A NAUTICAL DIGEST OF IH1 LAWS OF
"A the United States, from the commencement of
the seth to Il end Of tbs s7th Congress- 1851
Completing Brisstlys United States Digest t. the
present time. Vol. $50,
dell PRANOK TAYLOR.
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QOOMe-Sutable for two small families, can be
II he'd f}r the winter. at 10 rent. at the Mort
disn Hill House. ass- the end OF lseh street
hnrse ears; reference required. Inquire ct the
House. dale str
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rU; 9. SANITARY CoMMIssIoN. csrval
I'm, lsSs.-The q. 8. Sanitary Commission viii be
gag to receive contributions Of empty bottles and
,ey jars from the hospitals and benevolent citizens
OF Warrington. IN reoel pt Of address Of psrties
havids aneh to give . messenger viii be sent Tor
them. ~ IVA
des-iw r. FOWLER, Chief Clerk,
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CRIMINAL COURT. Judge OEin.-This morn.
ing, Lucy Hart was tried for keeping bawdy.
house III g street, between 18th and 13x, and
was convicted, and sentenced to pay a fine of
$500, or undergo imprisonment for five months,
The fine was paid.
Vim. Howard, convicted OF petty larceny,
received Z nominal sentence.
Michael Mcdonald, tried for stealing watch
from Marian Donaldson, was acquitted.
Anna Mcintosh indicted for keeping q ba W
dy and diserderly house on 10th stree, between
q and ID, was convicted and sentenced TO pay
a fine of SOS and costs of suit.
Madame Ellen Wolf, who submitted her case
:, ran r oa an f ., naea
10 pay the fine.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Fernando Woods Reply to Senator
Wilson.

Fernando Wood, of New York, has writ
ten reply 10 Senator Wilson's letter
about Woods opposition to the Conscrip-
ton act. He contends that it Expresses
the poor especially, and proceeds to say
that he considers it unconstitutional, mas
much as it extinguishes States rights
He concludes:
Sir, let me express the hope that it
may be submitted to judicial determine
ton before the national exigency may re-
qure it's enforcement. Notwithstanding
its odious features, if it shall be declared
valid under the Constitution, we will re-
spect and obey 1t. Indeed, as is our du.
ty, we shall support it as authority until
otherwise judicially settled. But we will
not yield our rights to denounce it as an
unwarrantable interference with the re-
served power of the States, and as unjust
and oppressive to the people. We hope
the Administration may not feel bound
to enforce it. An army Of conscripts can
not be available against the South, unless
the Government repudiates the fanatical
teachings of men like yourself. Amer.
leans will fight and die for this country,
its unity, and the preservation gifts insti.
tutions, but not TO crafty the partisan
ambition of mistaken zealots, who, whilst
bounding on Others to bloody grave,
take care to keep we'll out of danger
themselves.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Camp 43d Tenn. Reg, near Vicksburg,
April 18th. 1863.


Editor Post:--The fell destroyer still
continues his ravages amongst US, bearing
away in his icy arms the soldiers of the
AID Tennessee. |, therefore, ask place
in your columns again. Since my last
writing three others have passed away.
Thomas Addison, Co. A, died Of fever,
in hospital March 23d. Know nothing
further concerning his death.
Orren Dennis, Co. II, died in camps,
March Oath. His death was occasioned
by relapse of measles, which terminal
ed in consumption. Orren was man of
good moral department. He was men,
Der of the Baptist Church belonged to
New Hopeweil Church, McMinn county,
East Tennessee. He claimed to be fol.
lower of Christ, and during his stay with
us his walk clearly evinced the same
Notwithstanding his sufferings were great
ly protracted; he murmured not, but en-
dured, las seeing Him who is invisible"
and at the approach of death manifested
both readiness and a willingness ito
depart and be with Christ" He was de-
Gently inferred in half mile of our
camp, the burial being attended with re-
ligious service by the Chaplain, and the
usual military honors.
isaac Martin, Co. X, departed this life,
in camp, March 10th. Isaac early respond
ed to his country's call. He was among
the first volunteers that composed the
AID Tennessee Regiment. A prolonged
illness last summer 80 impaired his health
as to render him, for the most part, unfit
for duty; but such was his zeal for his
country's cause, that when his Captain
proposed giving him discharge no ut
terly refused said he came out to serve
his country, and his desire was to stay as
long az he could be Of any use. He was
truly model young man; kind to his fell
low soldiers, obedient to bis officers, al
ways ready for his duty, when able, with
out murmuring, His disease was chronic
diarrhea--his death, however, unexpect-
ed. The day before he could walk about
in camps. That evening the disease re.
Moved the attack, attended with severe
vomiting, which soon Frustrated him be-
yond recovery. lie was q member Of the
NJ. Z. Church, South, and an humble and
consistent christian; and when death
came, he, like the faithful sentinel, was
found at his post. Just as tho chilly wa
ters of death gathered about him, the wri.
ter inquired il he felt he was going to
die. He replied, yes" How do you
feel about III" we continued. ooh" said
he, II am ready! Don't think there is
anythingin my wayl" Oh, the fullness Of
that expression, Tam ready! His remains
were conveyed in funeral procession to
graveyard near by, where, after religious
services, they were regularly inferred with
no uPca! h12o7a ~ war There sleeps Bis
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Hooker's Army Reported on the
Move.

Passengers who arrived by the Fred.
ericksburg train yesterday evening bring
the report that the Yankee army has at
last COMMANDED move, which it is sup
posed will result in active operations at
no distant day. From this report it
would seem that Hooker, despairing of a
successful attempt TO diSlodge the Con.
federates from the Heights around Fred.
ericksburg, is moving the forces under
his command in the direction of United
States Ford. which point is some. Is miles
above Fredericksburg. What truth there
may be in this statement wo are not able
10 say, but believe that it is not without
foundation -- Ri,I1'S',2 NpeseE =. - :
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From Middle Tennessee.

Chattanooga, April lathe Malthouse
attached to Synder's distillery at this
place was destroyed by fire at noon to-
day, with q quantity of grain. Loss sew
en- thousand dollars, insurance two thou.
sand.
Rumors of Van Dorn's fight at Frank
lin prove TO have been exaggerated.
Loss only fifty on each side.
Only portion of Freeman's battery
was capture by the enemy, which was i'm.
mediately retaken.
All quiet along the lines to-day.
Maj. Dick Mccain has captured anoth.
or train on the Nashville and Chattanoo-
ga railroad, also destroyed long wagon
train.
Two more gunboats and three trans
ports, on the Cumberland river, have been
destroyed by Ger. Wheeler's command.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
From the North.

Jackson, April ia special dispatch
20 the Appeal says that twenty thousand
men have passed up from Vicksburg on
the 10th to reinforce Rosenoranz.
Several vessels from Confederate ports
have reached Bermuda.
1t is feared that England will consider
the blockade inefficient.
The 9th Iowa regiment have gone on
an expedition up the Missouri
The Mississippi is rising at Memphis at
the rate of three inches per day,
The Arkansas is over its banks.
Negro volunteering was abandoned at
Washington on the 5th. The draft sys.
tenn will be adopted.
Boats from Moon Pass are in terrible
condition.
The Lincoln Government learns that
FIVE powerful rams are being built in
England for the CoLfederates.
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Army Correspondence.
SSYDER's BLUFF, MISS,
March 30. 1863.


March 80. 1868.
Editor Post:-We were visited last night
by one Of the most terrible storms ever
witnessed. The fine, large and useful
steamers, Magnolia and Magenta, were
torn from their anchorage and hurled
down the river with rapidity truly as
tonishing. TheMagenta was soon aground,
but the Magnolia was carried far down
the river and somewhat damaged, 1t was
astonishing that both were not lost. and
probably would have been had they not
been differed by men OF experience and
determination in time Of danger. II was
supposed we would capture Porter's feet,
with portion of Sherman's command,
while they were moving in q circuitous
route through lagoons and lakes, to get
IN the Yazoo river above this place. They
succeeded in getting into a small bayou
connecting Deer Creek and Sun Flower
river, when they discovered that trees
were felled across the stream, and that
their further progress in that direction
was impossible. They now began to sur
mise that the "rebels" were in the Vi
cinity, and Sherman threw his force on
land, and began to scout the surround
ing country. To the surprise of both Por-
ter and Sherman they discovered that the
track they had just made was also block
AIDED. A negro was secured by our scouts
While bearing dispatches, concealed in a
plug of tobacco, from Sherman to Porter.
These dispatches indicated an apprehen-
sion on the part of Sherman that he was
surrounded and in imminent danger of
being cut off from the feet. About this
time the advance of Gen. FeatheIstone,
from above, on Sun Flower, and Gen. Lee,
from below, on Deer Creek, caused the
Yankees TO be seized with sudden panic,
and they fled precipitately to their boats,
abandoning all their provisions and camp
equippage. We have now large guam
tity of crackers and bacon, together with
number of prisoners obtained without
the loss of a single man.
The ultimate result Of this expedition
will be transmitted in due time. | do
not believe, however, we will capture
their boats, as our artillery is all light,
and they have remarkable facilities for
removing distractions. The battery to
which l belong leaves today for the up
per Yazoo, to reinforce Gen. Loring. We
have news from above to the effect that
the Fedcrals are crossing troops in force
to overwhelm Lorlng if possible, but our
prospects are favorable so far, and Gen.
Loring feels confdentin his strength and
ability to battle the enemy in every at
tempt. The present aspect of affairs and
prospective operations present an absorb
ing continuity of interest, rs it is believ-
ed the great struggle for the reduction of
Vicksburg is near at hand, and the pres
ent disposition of the enemy's forces is
strategic movement of Importance. Our
Generals feel confident they have fathom
ed the designsof the enemy, and will use
every available resource in their power to
Illustrate the enemy while their plans are
yet undeveloped.
Some firing at Vicksburg. hat 70 COMM
mon is this that it fails to create excite
ment any way. julius.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Surprise of "Colored Regiment"


On the Goth ult., Yankee gunboat,
with negro battalion on board, went up
the st. Johns river, Fla, to take posses
sion of the town of Palatka. Captain
Dickson, with 10 Confederate cavalry.
men, dismounted, was sent to hold the
place. The Lake City Columbian says:
Captain Dickson upon reaching the
ground, hurriedly prepared rifle pits with
in one hundred yards Of the wharf, so To-.
Gated as to conceal his men, and yet so
arranged as to enfilade the wharf from
two directions The gunboat, on making
her appearance, moved up very cautious
ly. After throwing shells in every direc-
ton, and no person appearing she came
to the wharf, made fast, and about one
hundred men leaped upon the wharf
with great glee. Capt. Dickson, watch
ing the foe as soon as the ebony crowd
with their Lieutenant-Co Colonel, had gain
ed the wharf, gave the order, and hun
dred and ten rifles threw their death
dealing contents into the mass.
Then followed the screaming OF the
darkies and rush to the deck of the
gunboat. Dead bodies and Wounded
were hastily thrown upon the deck, and
the boat pushed Off and left without fir.
ing gun. Thirty or forty were killed
and wounded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
From the Southwest.

lfotile. Aplll li-An officer from the
British shipoi-war, of the bar last night.
reports the capture Of the city Of Mexico
by the French.
4 special dispatch 10 the Appeal from
Senatobia, says that Gov. Todd, Of Ohio,
has been arrested and held to bail for
kidnapping DIR. Olds last summerf
The Memphis Argus claims the safe re-
treat from the Sunhower to be the most
mastery exploit of the war.
The Nashville papers acknowledge tho
sinking of the transports and the dis
abline of a Gunboat.
Farragut is again blockading the mouth
of Red River.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Green-backs Captured.

7uuahomd, April l4.-Further intelli-
gence from General Wheeler confirms the
capture of two trains, containing thirty
thousand dollars in green-backs.
There were also captured large num-
Der OF prisoners, including three Majors,
two Captains, and three Of Rosencranze's
staff.
The enemy's loss is 80 killed and sew
enty wounded. We had one man slight
ly wounded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Good News from Western Virginia

LynchbTg, April IA special dispatch
to the Republican, dated Salem April ID,
says:
jenkins expedition, with a small por-
ton of his command. in Western Virgin
ia, has been completely successful. The
elections for the Spring Court of the boz
gus government, in all the counties west
of the Kanawha river were completely
broken up, driving the enemy, with great
loss into their Notifications n, Hurricane
Bridge.
Gen. Jenkins proceeded thence to the
Kanawha river, and four miles below
Windfeld, and riddled two government
steamboats,, which were passing.
The expedition embarked at night in
fat boats and floated down the Kanawha,
attacked and captured Point Pleasant,
killed and captured a number of the en-
envy, took one hundred and fifty horses,
and destroyed large amount of stores.
The enemy made desperate efforts to
cut off Jenkins retreat from the Ohio
river, but they were eluded, and the COM
mand extricated i'm safety.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
The "Irish Brigade"

A communication from Brig. Gen. Mea.
CHER, to the Yankee Secretary Of War,
urging that his command may "be tenn
porarily relieved from duty in the field"
is published in the Northern prints
From his figures, it appears that the three
original regiments Of the brigade THE
89th, and SSth, and S3d New York, left
the city of New York "fully $3.50 strong,
including two batteries Of 3 officers and
$50 men each" These three regiments,
says the redoubtable Meagher, now muster
81 officers and 53l enlisted men, all told!
Total number of missing, l7l9.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Fight in Tennessee.

Chattanooga, April l3.--Van Dorm at
tackled the enemy at Franklin with sey-
en- thousand cavalry and Freeman's bat
terry.
The Federals retired, but advanced
with large endorsements again.
A bloody fight ensued in which Free
mans battery was captured and Freeman
killed. Our loss was heavy.
We retired from the place after ak
hours hard fighting.
Later accounts represent the recapture
of our artillery, after the fall of Freeman.
We took no prisoners.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
From the south-West.

Jackson, Aprill3.-Grenada dates of the
18th says that large achievements and
commssary and quartermaster's stores
have arrived. IN
The new Yankee plan is to send a large
force up the three Railroads running
South.
Grants army joins Rosencranz by wa
ter. The Tennessee is falling rapidly.
Dates from fernando to the llth, says
that Elliott's marine brigade has certainly
gone to Memphis.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Victory in North Carolina.

GoidsbOrO', N. c., April l3.-News of q
partial victory over the Abolitionists,
near Washington, reached us to-day.
1t appears that the Yankees under
Foster were marching to the relief of
Washington. now invested by our troops,
were met and routed last Thursday even
ing, near Bloud's creek, by General Petit.
grew, No loss on our side.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
The Corn Crop in Alabam a.

The Macon (Alabaina) Beacon, speak.
ing Of the coming cropin that State, gives
the following cheering news;
We took short trip in the country
last week, and found our planters busy
with their spring crops. Corn, corn
seems TO DO the only crop. Corn every.
where. Not planter among at least two
hundred VIC have seen tho past two weeks.
are planting bill Of cotton. We have
heard Of few who will plant enough for
seed and home use, but as many have
supply on hand, tho most Of our planters
Till isi3.6 a cot,ca crop ehtirelp
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
Con. wise at WILLIAMSBURG.

II was generally believed on yesterday
that the War Department was in posses
sion Of intelligence that General Wise
had advanced upon Williamsburg, driven
the enemy out Of ii, and attacked Fort
Magruder, into which they had retreat
cd. Richmond Enguirer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-04-17
From Wheeler's Command.

TulIahoma, April l3.-Information ire
liable) was received to-day stating that
Wheeler captured two trains, one between
Louisville and Nashville, and the other
between Nashville and Murfreesboro',
with large number of men and officers,
and destroyed the trains. All quiet else
where,