New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-23
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From Our Special Correspondent.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF TIE
TENNESSEE BIG SHASTY. Ca, June IL, 1854.
YURIoUs STORM PosTPoSEs OUR MOVEMENTS.
The furious rain storm that has provoked, dis
comfted. delayed and might add enraged our impa-
tient army for the last ten twelve days continues
unabated up to the present hour Of writing noon with
out the slightest prospect Of cessation So arti
1ery supplies over such roads as this unortu-
nate storm has made just prepared 10 form
an intimate acquaintance with JohnstOns followers Is
preposterous, and with spirits more than rufled
wait the arrival of "Od Sol" and his heated rays be-
fore we struggle with the disooriant elements
COMPLETION OF THE RAnROAD-THR YIRsr TRAIN.
The first through train from Kingston reached this
point Saturday afternoon. and its arrival was the
cause ofmuch rejoicing among the troops some ofwhom
have been short ratiOns for several days AS the
locomotive whistle echoed through the encampment,
the martial streets OF these tented cities rang with
shouts Of exutaton from the throats Of thousands Of
soldiers who delight TO hear the sound Of the locomotive
bell and its whistle for II brings proof that cornnuni
cation is still open with Gods country and vhle that
is maintained they feel assured they will not sarye.
NORTHERN GEORGIA DEP0PULATED AND BAKRgS.
The section Of country through which our army hos
marcheds exceedingly bare through wars rnde dcsoa
tion" The wheat and corn fields which but few days
ago fourished under the eye Of the thrifty farmer who
watched the grow Of his choice fruit treeS as they
blOSsOned his valuable orchard over WHICH ne had
spent much time. arc all swept away In few hours
with ruthless violence. The tramp Of egions OF armed
men, and the galOpng Of suadrons ofcavely followed
by the dull heavy runblng Of soowDg artillery. and
the rafting Of ordnance and supply trains extending
over hill top and valley Tor niles further than the eye
reach the caravans that have dotted out the
fields Of promise and subsistence the Rebels having
stripped the country q horses cattle, aud whatever
else might be OF use to our army.
The country is also thoroughly dopOpuatad. nearly
ell the Inhabitants feciug in terror at the q oar
approach toward Atlanta which city Is crowded with
refugees deuded into the belief that the Yank were
tribe OF lawess seyages respecting neither age nor
sex.
THE FRUITS OF RKBELIIOy-RUiE AND STARVATION.
The passage Of en- invading army through the enc
mys country is very apt TO leave behind ito track mean
choy traces Of broad titled and in their stead We
behold perfect labyrint OF army roads dIyergng in
all directions.
The cool spring which ran its crystal waters at the
which hundreds Of exhausted thirsty soldiers flock in
eager crowds 70 fill their empty canteens with ito them
the refreshing beverage. The stencil Of slaughtered
cattle, dead horses and mules putreying In the suns
hours before gentle breezes tanning their oderous
wings, dispensed native perfumes and whispered
whence they stole those balmy spOils."
The faithful house dog, coaIed, kicked and cuffed
from his master, Is chained 10 some army wagon and
made most unwilling prisoner. Tho little kittens that
eported playfny upon the before the hcarhstone
now sit terrified upon some soldiers knspsack review
ing their discomfort The pet family horse trotted
from his comfortable stable into the midst Of unruly
partnership with Attenuated mules, subject 70 half
Iations and hard work. The flock of frightened sheep
driven with the cracking whip into the road beating
p.teousy, though half conscious Of the fate that
awaited them.
The loud believing Of cattle. they too are driven
into the mia van preparatory 10 their Incarceration
in tie cOmnissary corral The hideOus squealing Of
swine running in all directions. pursued by hungry
soldiers burling stones rails or whatever missile
comes handy after bis royal porkship. believe there
IS comical sight than the pursuit OF swine in
ONputlmcg
scarce will be running at the top Of their speed
over bitches split rails rocks, through plowed fields
crawling under barns sometimes ndiscTeet enough 10
discharge their carbines reyOvers muskets at thf
creased pig SOmeTsef ridiculous collisions with each
other severe cuts and bruises, and uniforms covered
with mud are generally the results Of these coinical
and exciting chaSes. The victor aided by his partners
IN the chase having tied the pigs feet bears bm aoft
on pine branch with smile OF satisfaction playing on
his sunburnt cOunenanoe he marches by the various
Intercepted with "Say where did you
nice fresh pork, 70 hungry man, will induce him TO
undergo considerable danger aud trouble In securing
such feast.
COSTRABAND OF WAR.
Poultry orc never allowed TO cackle at Yankees"
IN iact begin 10 think poultry strictly contra
pand Judging from the large number Of cOntrabands'
engaged In netting chickens. Geese fare no better;
I0r eacn soldier as be approaches fine flock whistles
nankee Doodle. or the StarSpanPled Banner, and at
Ineee 1ankee airs the geese, like their Rebel own.
ts, ns; as there are special orders forbiddng all
Pisons rom Missing the national melodies the soldiers
VIII W. toerate II rom Rebel goose, and they forth.
n 'ae eaiiu consequences Of such wanton ourages
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