The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-29
little or nothing from the effect OF their
long march from Winchester.

little or nothing from the effect OF their
leng march from Winchester.
About 800 rebel prisoners are at the
White House, together with some 3,00G
negroes, who followed our troops as they
passed through the country.
A large number of prisoners were cap
tured during the raid, but owing to the
rapidity of Sheridan's movements, many
OF them had to be abandoned, and Others
made their escape, owing to the relaxed
vigilance Of their guards, who were glad
20 get rid Of them,
The entire cavalry force has crossed to
1.-THE s@uth bank of the pamunky River,
and is now engaged ia recruiting, pre-
paratory to new movements.
The rebel General Bongstreet, with his
corps, is reported TO be5lurking in thevi-
cinity of the White House, for on the
evening of the arrival OF Sheridan at that
place, frequent skirtnishes ouccrred bet
ween his advanced pickets and unknown
small squads of the enemy, who appeared
to be prowling about for accommodating
his forces.
NEwRERN, N. c.; March 1910 A.
M.-Parties who have arrived here from
/ General Shermans army, say that: We
shall be able to join hands with him to-
morrow or next day. One of them says:
Sherman walks over the course as fear
lessly and unconcerned as giant among
pigmies, and the enemy are so demoraG-
zed and pahic-stricken that it is doubtful
whether they will make stand or not.
In debate in the North Carolina Leg
islature few weeks since, one member
STATED that the entire effective force of the
! IConfederacy numbered only 121 600 men,
which statement, on being questioned,
was substantiated by an official document
from Richmond. @ -fs-.A IS.
The State authorities in North Carolina
allow no guerrillas to prewl Within the
borders of the State. They have freauent-
lily demonstrated with the authorities al
Richmond against the inhumanr treatment
extended, by the rebel Government te
prisoners of war. - ~ T. 4,.i- z
Steamers daily ascend the Neuse River
to Kinston, with supplies for Schofeld's
and Sherman's armies.
Lieutenant Knox, Chief Signal Officer
just from the front, says that reports were
brought in from Goldsboro, stating tha
the enemy had evacuated that place ant
were moving toward Virginia. - y
THE MILITARY CONVICTION coRREspoN
DENCE-THE PANIC.
NEW YORK, March 21.--The cores
pondence between Davis Lee and Grant
concerning military convention to set
tie our difficulties, is published, and con
tains no new fact, except the one tina
Davis closed his letter giving Lee authori
ty to act, with these words: "Enter int,
such an arrangement as will cause, at leas
temporary suspension of hcstilities. !"
The suspension of James Dart & Co.
Brokers, is reported. Several others ar
said to have gone under, and two larg
, , dry goods firms are mentioned as hayin.
: = suspended to-day.
, The Post says: Two or three specu
latiye firms collapsed to-day,
Gold closed at 1558.
The Express says: The panic in finan
r cial circles to-day, is greatly felt by tn
: Commercial community at the heavy de
preston of produce and merchandise
There is strong disposition to sell every
where, but buyers are shy. There is
! general feeling of distrust A failure
! reported in the wool trade, and some CON
: promises among gold spectators. Cotto
tumbled 5@7 cents. Lard, cent. CT
meats, butter, and cheese lower. Por
declined s5 90 per barrels Whisky,
q cents. Barley, 8 cents. Rye, 5 cent
o Corn, cent. Oats, 10 cents Whea
Y 10 cents, and Flour 25@5O cents.
II FAYErrEvIELB, n. c., March 10-1:s
IS p, M.-To-day we have added Fayett,
q vile to the list of cities that have falle
'e into our hands. Hardee, said to have 20
600, withdrew across the river yesterda
q and last night. He is reported en- rou
d for Raleigh. 81 ~
is The rebels skirnlished in the town, ar
Is fred artillery upon the houses occupie
by women and children. They burne
d bridge at this place, and removed a
s. the public stores up, by railroad, the
j. could. Sherman is here. and we'll. Mar
n- men are wanting shoes and clothing, Y
IL the army never was in better condition.
70 Signed Q, o. HOWARD.
of Major General.