Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-25
YANKEE RAIDS IN THE NORTHERN NECK
OF VIRGINIA.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Whigl
heArBsvILLE, NORTHUMBERLAND Co, V.
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| HeArHsvILLE, NORTHUMBERLAND Co, Va, J o.
March 10, 1863. (
The citizens Of the Northern Neck who have liveC
quietly and peaceably during the and pursuing the
! busiuess ayosations unmoested by enemy have al
last been aroused from their sumbers by the gstenine
bayonets of the vile and ruthless invader.
On the 18th day of February ultimo, the enemy with
two regiments of infantry numbering about Fix hun
dred landed on COan river, the farm of DR.. Jane.
Smith arresting thai gentleman and carrying bin aboard
their steamer They then marcheo TO little village
eaths Fie) where there several furloughed Con-
derates who we're not apprised of the approach of
enemy until they had entered. The Yankees fired al
random and indiscrimnatey through the village as the
few uDarmed Confederates efecdng their escape
by running to the WOODS The enemy remained in the
village about TWO hOus, breaking 10 the posofice de-
moshing its contents, besides committing other depre-
datons on the citizens then returning 10 the farm of
| Dr. Smith, where they encamped during the night,
they we're engaged in shipping he grain, mules hor-
SEES and negroes &C., from the farm.
Etry the next morning, Saturday nth, aarty OF the
yaudals proceeded to the residences of Ct W Harding
j. Brent j. D. Belts b. G. lIaynie aud Others robbng
those gentlemen of every horse they had besides many
other things They took from Capt Harding nearly all
his negro men and abused him in the degrading
manner. They also took nearly all Of his bacon, de-
manded the keys his store.rOom and destroyed 6s
wines aud groceries III the most wanton manner, and
said but for his crippled condition they would carry him
on board their They then proceeded to the
residence of Col r. A. Caybrook, to that gen
tlelrSn but fortunately he not at home. They took
all his horses and many other things.
They then returned to their steamer and took ier
departure. When they reached the mouth of the river,
the boat was deeply laden that they had to call
other to her assistance They left promising return
soon, which promise they faithfully complied with
SECOND RAID.
Ga the 4th day of March, instant in celebration Of a
memorable day, the enemy landed with regiment OF
infantry and battalion Of cayalgy on the farm of DR..
Smith, aud again proceeded to our village. The
cavalry charged in gallant style in our quiet aud
delenceless little village it they expected to meet
large body OF secesh cavalry. During their stay
they searched every house in the place. broke open the
store house of Mr.. Peter c. Cox but not finding any
goods therein 10 CRAFTY their rascay pOpenses, they
took his shot gun, liquor and other things They
then proceeded to Wicomico Church AMI Lancaster
Court House, sweeping the country of hores, puie-,
negroes &C. they progressed and arresing Mr. Jas.
Hardng, prominent citizen of county, and Mr..
Mllburn, of Baltimore, who was ut the house OF Mr..
Harding SMr. VIM Brent of lancaster county Mr..
John NJ. ackey, furloughed Confederate soldier and
Col. K. A. Cllybrook.
They passed through village the next day, 10Th }
their from their tevng expedition, exulng,
aud cheering vociicrOusy and trumphanty, If they
had defeated aud rOulnd Stuarts Rebel Cavalry As a
test OF their pretended devotion and interest for their
coored friends they took from free .egro in vii
age his watch and chain and pocket knife so from
slave his shirt and pair Of seeyards aud from anO.
ther hat. They encamped within short distance of
their steamers that night the cavalry passed throug
village, the neat day, (Gth) 0u their way to Rich
mond county, they number of horses mnIes
negroes &c burned tie hOuse at Union wharf,
rested Dr. Booker, citizen of Richmond county, then
leaving for their camp in King George county The IN
nntry in the meantime were shipping grain and taking
all the teams and negroes from the farms of W. N Smith
w. !. Brockenbrough, G. w. Fallin WIN. Harding, ann
Harding, d. Cox and Others leaving them entirely ueS-
utute OF horses, negroes, fences ".
1t is truly distressing witness the ruin ana
ton which the enemy has brought upon tins once
prosperous country 1t is unquestionaoy 'ns uean "
the enemy from all appearances 70 ,he;r Lands
The farmers are even afraid hitch their oxen TO the
pillow, lest hungry tribe Ofunprinc Piled
deprive them of their last means of support
viii not the authorities extend some aid to people
who have lost go many of their galantsons the field
of battle fighting for liberty and independence
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