New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-15
Exchange Of Prisoners Cempleied-Thcir
Condition-Aid 70 the suncrers-Wii.
mingfou-The People and Trade.
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
HDQuARTEEs DLPARINEsT OF NORTH CAROLINA
March D. 1876.
Many fond mothers heart, yearning through
many long weary month OF this long. relentless war
will be gaddened as she reads the accompanying list OF
exchanged prisoners and recognizes the name OF her
long lost boy Verify Of the Jaws Of death out OF
the gates Of hell have these poor sufferers once
more back beneath the folds Of their cOuntrys dag
Language inadequate to describe the condition OF
these men. With Kind and careful nursing many OF
them may be restored to health and activity, but
majority Of them will from the effects OF
the fendish treatment they have received.
Treason, the history q waE has tOo often proved
is capable Of depths Of sruy and crime almost beyond
belief; bat treason and bsrbarisp. combined as they
have been in the treatment Of prisoners at the hands
OF the Rebel authorities at Andersonye add Florence
have found depth Of cruelty deeper stl than that
All that can be done TO alleviate their suferngs is
quickly and eheerfuly DONE but clean cothirg FOR the
they suffer most 10 not TO be had here.
and many OF chose who have been fortunate TO es
cape the diseases which prevailed among the majority
Of them ara compelled 10 wear the filthy, peSiierous
rags in which they have laid In rain aud shine for months
past. TO cover their nskedness.
In the name Of justice, in the name of common hu'
manity cannot he necessary diet and clothing ior these
poor fellows be forthcoming at point, where these eI'
changes OF prisoners are 10 be made
Individual instances OF generous and eiceat aid to
these men are not wanting. The loyal residents and
citizens have in many cases We'd with each other An
their efforts for their relief
Prominent among these has been the firm OF Messrs.
Cutter French. These gentlemen arrived here tae
day after the occupation Of the town by Gen. Schofcds
troops with q large cargo Of provisions &c. The
necessary facilities for opening their large stock we're
Immediately granted by the authorities. They went
vigorously work, and before the lopse Of many hours
they had their spacious stores on FTontst filed to
overlooking, Their assortment is general one. CON.
prsing everything that the soldier citizen wants but
IL is not ofthat wish 10 speak The most interesting
feature Of the establishment is an apartment on the
second floor, wtere capacious table is kept at all
hours Supplied with good, clean. prepared food,
and 10 which prisoners have had At oil times gen
erous welcome. Good bread. butter, milk eggs and
fresh meat here served out rom morning to night
without stint and many apoor fellow has DUNG Inc
past week here eaten the first wholesome mea! Tor many
long day. Only the least pressing cases oil necessity
however, have been entertained there.
The sick and starving are often unable TO make
known their wants. and hence suffer. Government
should uaugurate Il similar establishment on larger
scale at whatever point exchange IS TO b. effected
such charity If properly conducted could not iil to
be productive Of great and lasting benefit Messrs.
f. and f. have been appointed poIveyors 10 the depart
mcnt. Tho appointment is most credable TO all
parties.
In the interval Of it'll. ore than a month between
the fall OF Fort Fisher and the occupation OF Whining
ton the people Of this place seem TO have been some
what In the condition OF wilkins Macaubcr, waiting
for something to turn up They appear to have be.
come satisfied after the fell Of that improbable
stronghold that the evacuation OF Wilmington must
necessarily follow and TO have very sensiby Sc, them.
selves 10 preparations for early departure. There is
little left here except the buildings and these betray
unmstakabe evidence of having met with very little
protection from Hokes troops.
There are several fine buildings in the place the
Town Hall and two of the banks and the Custom House
being the most conspicuous. The former building
occupies high ground In Third st.. and commands
fine view in all directions The rear portion used a,
theater which is crowded nightly. The market place
Is Just now the principal rendezvous and lounging
place, and here congregate immense crowds daily. !
The city 10 full Of troops the wharves lined with steam
boats and schooners Several stores and eating houses
have been opened under sanction of the military an.
thorities. The CdyOaian newspaper made its appear
ance under new and improved garh as The Herald Of
Our Union the lst instant. hotel is spoken Of as
one OF the events OF the coming week. and everything
wears the aspect Of progress and improvement. /,
h. In. !
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