The New York herald., 1865-05-13
Augusta Surrendered 10 General Wilson
Trom the Savannah herald, Nay 81

Augusta Surrendered 70 General Wilson.
Prom the Savannah herald, hays:]
Prom parties who arrived from Augusta this morning
vs learn that General Wilson's Adutant General has taken
Ihs s.ssnsus sheppard, Captain Davis Davis irsm nom sand an
peS Ferry, three miles below Augusta which point she
a. evening On wednesday General Upton, with .
Aslsehmsnt Of cavalry, and General Wilson, entered
g. had hard work Ills TIP and has returned with
and boat worstsd In dealing with the Jen Davis which
yo laden with provisions Al Sand Bar Ferry the yen
Davis, drawing too much water, grounded The Shep-
6 ,ss extent q tearing out ths serbiis gave up ns
rho JeE DAVIS u being discharged sand Bar rsrry.
- c..so y 70 BE- hauled % "A AaEas:3 n wsgons 1hs h
o.10a %alns RsI way Sp .0' A'0'' We
Oeeupstion OF Macon by Gen. Wilson.
. in sn: assso s Ssms s s IN. .a
vance Of hs federals approached the city which was
surrendered Internationally BY General Cobb Flags Of
Ny General Cobb but the federas refused recognize
SAem account Of Misunderstanding.
s' sf n ss e.r COBB had
entered the town during Thursday night took horses
nlvsr ware, &C. from the houses Of ctssns; but this
In direct consvention 70 special ORDERS and would
SssrS of NO scs 81 osTsons yoeuco
On Friday formal possession Of the city was taken, .
oemmAndant and provost marshal appointed and guards
stationed since which disturbances hove occurred
ssbberes committed, petty thefSon the suburbs
Quiet and order have regned, and apprehension has
- great degree disappeared.
General Wilson is represented Is gentleman Of len
acy and general who regards the rules OF civilized
warfare and congratulate our citizens upon his being
= command Of the troops here
Ths federal soldiers have generally behaved themselves
With much decorum They minse freely with the citi
q their part insult people They guard the Streets
lsro The town and when obtained sleep In the houses
s., sIsd and y. s bs s Susa ss .m.
occurred on Saturday they aborsd actively in saving
goods and In preventing the spread Of the nsmes In
aecd had not been for them, the 0re that consumed
IBhnson's and Woods and the Methodist Depos-
ty would have laid the entire square in sshcs and per-
hit nss .y. NOV pssn ne 70
Aat they originated through the Efforts Of the federal
ssldien
oslonel Nelson. formerly Colonel John Bonds The
Sce Of the Of the post and Of the provost
S.shI arc Just opposite The Lsnier House rne hotel
Ae railroads usual, and passes must be procured
bsfore persons can leave the city Busness has not
been generally resumed more We believe because OF the
By order Of the comandass of the DOS. negroes arc
allowed 70 pass about the city upon passes Of the en-
p,eysn, except after dark. Many negroes accompany
- federal army most Of them men and boys but some
shsir appearance and doubtless wish they were
ssors sale IN their former homes. Quite q number Of
0onfederate troops are held here ~ prisoners occupyine
~ passenger depot and City Hail. They waiting the
expiration Of ten days from their capture whom they
vp bs paroled Raiions not plentiful with them
- night be desired.
Members Of the Masonic and l. O. O. r. are permitted
- pA and from their respective lodges upon passes
bsm ths presiding oficer thereof.
Druggists, physicians railroad oancers and onncen
"A employees Of the gas and other public works an
bsrnistsd 70 pass aftsr dark 70 and from their
taacss Of bunness
An intoxicating nquors found by the provost guards
n.ss under charge Of officers Of the respective comms
nAxy md medical departments are destroyed
An omcers, wen - enlisted men, found In rotous
heases Of nI fame are arrested
tsens wishing 10 attend the theatre procure pssses
q ~ boz o1acs when purchasing tckets