New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-09
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC


FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Depcts Of Subsistence for Suffering Enhas-
itants Estnblishcd-Coid md stormy
Weather.
Special Dispatch TO The ~ 7. Tfihure
WAsHrNoIoE. Friday. Jan. q lsos.
From your correspondent with 'hc Army OF
the Potomac we have The following
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TBE PoIoMkc
Friday. Jan. :, 1854.
Dcpots for The sale Of subsistence stores and cloth
inc 10 the inhabitants residing within the lines OF
the Army are soon to Do established at several
convenient points. The object Of this trade is
purely humanitarian. and ID intended 20 relieve
hundreds of non-conbatanis without reference 10
their political statue. Nj John Howard Skinner, for
meIly member Of the Legislature of Virginia, and
truly patriotic and phia tsropic gentleman, who Is
largely acquainted with the people Of Northern Vir
GINA ut the instance Of the psOer authorities nt head
quarters. has received from the Treasury Department
full authority to oct as agent for 20 purchase and sale
Of such stores may be deemed necessary The goods
viii be sold at reasonable prices and only on al order
from the Provost Marshal 70 show. The citizens de
string 10 purchase must make affidavit that they will
not be appropriated TO the use Of the enemy. Tie
trade nav possibly be extended beyond the lines should
be received from the enemy that the goods
Ywii not be nsapplied. No have been taken
for the relief of those who unable to purchase.
but 1t is believed that provision covering ther
cases will be made in future.
The weather for several days past has been very
cold. Snow 10 the depth o, two inches fell last night
T.c. g.
/ To The Ass9c.sed PTes,,
| WASHINGTON. Friday. Jan. g. 1894.
A communication from the Army of the Poto-
mac save;
1T viii CRAFTY every feeling Of humanity and delight
hundreds of hslclad, halfstarved citizens TO loarn
that arrangement has been made md authorized by
the Treasury Department to supply the nccessarcs OF
life TO the suffering families within the lines ofthe rmy
Of the Potomac Some months ego plan projected
and sanctioned by Gen. Meade, provided It ,us.
sined nv law TO effect ilis object; but reference TO
Washington 1t found TO he unauthorized by c,ist'
Ing law. regulating trade md military rules. Recently
Aowevcr another plan susg sted and presented TO
tie Treasury Department by which Il vas sanctioned
and will shortly be carried into effect i, ia mainly Us
follows:
trade agent has been appointed 70 sell 70 the Ses
flute population 'provisons clothing and other
desiring supplies must present an order the Provost
Marshal. General, accompanied BY affidavit Of the
number in their families to be supplied aud tia; the
srppes desired are not for and win no, be furnished
TO- any person or persons engaged in hostliiies against
the United States TIE order must be accompanied by
the money to compensate the trade agen, against css
by guerras scouting parties of the enemy. &c. Thus
In manner making the recAients themselves guarsn.
tee the integrity Of transportation ssuch stores vii be
forwarded by the usual method Of transportation All
citizens orders must be approved by Gen. Patrick
Provost Marshal General and will be restricted to the
requirements Of 60 days as the maximum.
1.-THE benefits Of this humane arrangement viii be
extended from the defcises Of Washington 70 the Rap
dan. and from the Blue Ridge nortbvardly to the
Peninsula formed by the Potomac and Rappahannook
as far az can be done with safety. The extent how.
ever viii depend uon tho course taken by Rebel scouts
and guerrias. Any interference or molestatlon by
them will greatly circumscTbe the limits Of this bene-
faction The experiment will be tiled to the full limits
OF the occupation Of ills army md It hoped that it,
Immunity will be fully recognized and appreciated by
all In arms against the Government.
1.-THE trade agent appointed by the Treasury De.
partment Is John II. Shinker. loyal citizen Of Stafford
County, as well known for lis integrity and phan-
lion, he having as the writer believes, occupied posi-
tons Of responsibility end trust under the State Govern
ment. Under his influence and agency. since the war
hundreds have been relieved from the privstions incl
dent TO armed occupation. His suggestions 20 the
Provost Marshal General have aided largely In eodlng
the present humane purpose. Those however. without
the current money Of the United States excluded
from Its benefits and their number Is large embracing
nearly onethird Of the resident population. Most Of
these. perhaps. innocent victims Of the Rebellion
and must either stsrve depend the soldiers char.
ty proper plan. however. Ia making by which these
people be supplied But before 1t be completed
hundreds may starve or freeze.
" 1t has been suggested that the abundant products
Of the North might yield support for the present 10 the
unfortunate aud dosttut, Of this section. In the hope
that Of the humane editors Of our large cities will
accept voluntary contributions for the object. Mr.
ShinkeY kindly offers dsburse 20 the most needy such
money or supplies on may be deposited for that pur
pose Depots for citizens supplies viii 10 established at
Cupcpper. Warrcnton. and points the railroad here
AFTER ~ be named. In the meantime orders accOmpa
MED by afidavits and the required amount Of money
oar DO deposed with Gen. Patrick for his approval"
Tho saIns letter from tho army says two and half
inches Of snow feI last night
The Chesapeake Case.