Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
From yesterdays Evening Edition.
THE NEWS.


OUTRAGES ~. WINNSBORO' AND VICINITY.
The Fairfield Courier Of Esd inst. gives some adj
ditonai particulars Of the outrsges perpeuated
at Yinnsboro', 5. c. BY the Yankees. The acchunt
says that ''the fends acted if they were depu
tatca sent from Hell to destroy the earth. Barba-
rians could not have completed their work with
more satisfaction"
; About thirty buildings were burned, including
dwellings and stores. The Yankees did not seem
TO care whether building was occupied not, but
picked ont houses, where, in their burning, they
would communicate the flames to other premises.
livery particle OF property burned belonged pri-
waite indiyiduals-no public property WAS destroy
ed.
Some Of our citizens have been left in almost
destitute condition. All lost their horses, mules,
cattle, sheep, &c, which we're not hidden, and but
avery small portion OF which latter escaped Some
lost all their provisions, not days supply being
left for entire families. Others were fortu-
nate in getting into the power OF foragng parties
which were already glutted. Some lost all their
personsl clothing-otners only portion. China,
glass and crockery were destroyed wantonly-some
families losing their entire supply. The enemys
trains and persons loaded with their plumber,
aad what little has been lett arises from their ina
biity 10 it, or their exhaustion in the work
of destruction.
e. "a Wedding rings and mementos Of deceased hus-
bands parents were stolen as ruthlessly gold
coin would have been-watches and ieweIry were
cut from the persons Of ladies', and in in
stances, their shoes removed on the pretence Of
searching for rings"
After leaving WinnSboro' the Yankees marched
on the State road leading 10 BlackStocks. Every
fns residence, all corn cribs, smoke houses cotton
girs-an that could give comfort to man--were
committed To the flames; dead animals-hOrses,
mules, cows, calves and bog>-Slain 10y the enemy,
are scattered along the road.
In one place W counted fourteen fine mich cows,
with their young, lying in space OF half acre
Held, having been shot. In one place we discovered
two calves hung, with telegraph wire, and lett in
that position to die Of utter starvation. Others
again had wire ingeniously wound around the leg
aud neck in such a position that, in walking, the
Jagged end of the wire would psnstrae the throat,
ami so they died By slow torture.
The country people Jared great deal wOCsc than
those in town. In instances We heard OF ladies
being cursed and threatened to be shot, but in no
cas-, k.ye We heard Of life being taken from any
one Some old and vcEerated citizens were hung
M again and again, 10 extort confession of VdlU-
ables supposed 10 be hidden; where slaves rep
resented them TO be possessed OF coin or the Ike.
The negroes in this vicinity and tine country that
We passed through, suffered, according 70 capacity,
great deal worse than did the white population
We have seen several that had not stitch iet them.
TEeir boxes we're brokeu open, trunks piaudere,,
their persons sesrched-ciothes and shoes takea
from tEsir very backs ana feet. Poor creatures,
they hare felt the trjeUisAiP their friends ana
viii know how to appreciate the freedom offered
them By the Northman. Still. good many went on
with the enemy.
THE WEATHER-MILITARY OPERATIONS.
The weather continues very favorable tor militia
" operations, and either side ii inclined 10 take
the offensive, viii soon find the roads in good con-
dtiou. The desrJh OF military news cannot, there
fore, much longer continue.
SHERIDAN'S RAID
The Yankees s don't seem to mind expense -
hence their prohdc depositary OF promises To pay
eau s. ell afford to she'll cut the amount OF green
backs necessary meet the expenses Of Sberidan's
late raid. We are not, however, By an means. n
eiued 10 unier-rate either the celebrity or enter
prise vi this TeidinS cavalier, he is without
living OF dead rival in plundcrius unarmcd privste
citizens and destroying deNnceless public works.
Neither can his recent raid be termed oue-horSe
operation, since the road from the Carmel Church,
IN Caroline, " North AEna river, has been render
ed offensive to travellers from the deesying
cases Of scores otdead horses iet BY him while en-
route for tie White House All, within yiew OF the
road either had their threats cut OF were shot, 10
prevent them from falling into our hands. An OH
Ger OF his command, while Al Ashland, estimated
his loss in horses alone at Thousand. Those
thst up to that time, had survived the trip, arc
presented by our informant 10 have been terribly
FADED; consequently, it Is Presumable that large
additional number died before reaching their dest
natIcn.
RICHMOND BATTERIES.
In addition to the batteries nom this city, al
ready noticed as taking part in the operations on
our right ON SATURDAY evening last We learn that