The New York herald., 1865-03-04
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Mr.. Chas. HI. Hannam's Dispatches.
HEADQUARTERS, sixth ARMY CoRPs,
NEAR PETERSBURG, March l, 1865

HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPs
NEAR PETERSBURG, March i 1865 )
DEsERrxRs.
Major Milne, Corps Provost Marshal gave twelve re-
cepts last night, and received twelve desertcrs in
exchange therefor From their statements 1t Is appa-
rant that Lee Is firing the Southern heart with alcohol
ration OF whiskey ID now served out every day. Last
night It got into their heads, and the Johnnies
menced cheering very loudly. We thought they had
received some good news but deserter came over and
said that was only bad whskey
PAYMENT OF TROOPS.
Paymasers have been at work In this corps for very
amount OF money. Tho money order system was nau-
gurated just in time large quantities OF greenbacks
are already on their way TO the North
MARCH "a NJ
| E REBEL rRooPs 0oSx SOUTH
Three North CarolInans-one sergeant and two pri-
vateshave just In They report that General Lee
took divisions Of Andersons corps with him TO rein
force General Bsauregard Andeons corps holds the LEFT
Of the rebel line In front Of the Army Of the James
HEAVY GUNS BEING SENT TO GREENSBORO.
The heavy siege guns being sent from Petersburg
TO Greensboro small place about forty eight miles TO
the southwest Of Danvile. This statement has been
Gently In that there to be doubt Of its
truth One OF those just arrived says he was In Peters
Citizens both q Petersburg and Richmond are also pre-
pairing 70 leave.
Brigadier General Cook, commanding q brigade In
Heth's division, made speech yesterday morning He
told his mon that column Of sherman's army had
been defeated by General Cheatham, and that his whole
army would soon be overwhelmed and compelled TO
treat His men, Judge, did not place much reliance
his statement as several Of them deserted few hours
CONDITION or APYAns IN NORTH cARoIISA
have several letters received by desertes from
their friends in the State Of North Carolina The country
la infested with the lowest class Of guerAs and BUSH
whacken They rob and Ill treat both friend and foe.
No farmer IL secure from their depredations and brutal
ity This state OF Affairs has disguised everybody and
has not aroused what may ruhfuy be termed strong
Union feeling has certainly given birth 70 an anti.
party" who In their letters TO the army advise Their
relatives and friends TO desert as one OF the surest
methods Of ending the war. The who infestng
and troubling the North Carolinans desertes from
Lees army, who cher dare not 80 home o. have not any
WILL vRGISlAr LEAvx THEIR sAcRxp souS
This is question which will now In all probability be
speedily brought test We have lately been
by deserteS that all the vIrginans In General Lees
army will desert and start for homo whenever their native
State is abandoned II must be remembered that they
are the flower Of the rebel army and their detection
would be blow to the rebel cause Our officers
however, do not place any reliance the report OF their
intention 70 desert Whenever Lee Is compelled 10 leave
the state Habits Of obedience formed during tho last
four years and the stern discipline TO which they have
been subjected cannot be forgotten and broken through
IN moment Another strong argument to prove that
they will adhere 70 the last TO the rebel Is the fast
that Virginia has suffered perhaps mora than any other
State in the called southern confedeacy and would
be impossible for many Of these TO ind their homes
They are no longer In existence.
VneO0Ore Cs sWlIsOm'o DespatCn.
BEFORE PETERSBURG, March 1, 1905.
4 NEW YoRx soLDrm DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED a coxRADs
This morning private John NJ. shale, Company II,
Twenty fourth New York cavalry, shot in the head
with revolver In his tent by comrade Shalo Is still
living but In very critical condition.
Mr.. VIM. j. starks' Despatch.
HEApouAHrus SECOND coRps, March !, 1895.
TIE REBELs rSsfTRrrrsG soLDrxRY
ration OF whskcy issued to tho rebel troops last
evening" and II noticed that considerable number OF
the deserters coming intoxicated
man by the name OF Miner was arrested to-day by
tho Provost Marshal OF this corps for being within the
lines OF this army forged pass Upon being closely
questioned he admitted that he a deserter from
Thomas army. He was promptly placed In irons and
will be held for trial
RETURNED
Major General Mott who has been absent for days
upon leave, returned and resumed command Of his uAs
Third division this morning
RELIEVED.
Lieutenant VIM 8. BAIL Fourth New York heavy srtl.
lery, Judge Advocate Artillery brigade Second army
corps has been relieved and ordered report 10 Wash.
ington