New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-09
ENTHUSIASM OF THE COLORED PEOPLE.
mESTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE SURRENDER
Interesting Details from Our Special
Correspondents.
From Raleigh 10 Petersburg.
yten Our Special Correspondents.

es, command of Maj. Gen o. q. Howard. and composed
"A the Fifteenth and Seventeenth Corps, commanded
respectively by Gems. John A. Logan and Frank
Hair arrived outside the earthworks encrcing TINS
cty early this afternoon, making the march from IA
leigh distance Of $50 miles in about five days and
half
THE START.
On Saturday the Goth of April, the command left
Raleigh and proceeded as far as the Neuse RIVER
which was crossed pontoon bridge land by the isl
Michigan Engineers. Immediately after crossing the
river, the whole command went into camp, and pre-
Jared for the usual monthly muster and inspection.
which took place tie following day. zen. Howard is
vsIl known in the army for his Christian principles
xpd virtues and when not absolutely obliged to march,
will invariably rest his army on Sunday afording
them an opportunity for divine worship, which is
usually held about O'Clock in the afternoon at the
Headquarters of each brigade or division.
.-.. COLLECTING sTRAGGLERs AND STRAY ANIMALS.
As there was to be no indserminate iOragng on the
oouptry IL became necessary 10 collect in all of the
horses and mules which for time past have been
7sed by class of people in Shermans army commonly
k,own as bummers. These men, who have heretofore
rendered efficient service in subsisng the army during
TIE march through the Caona were sent to their re-
sectve regiments and their horses and mules turned
er TO the Quartermaster TO be distributed among the
eedy farmers along the route whose horses had been
previously stolen by men, and who were obliged 10
ssve them in order that they might be able 10 plant
strn and work their farms.
MoDAY-The whole command. having been thor
sughly wseded of stragglers and stray animals com
srenced its march for Petersburg at o'clock on the
corning of the LIST of May the Fifteenth and Seven
seenth Corps moving parallel roads and reached the
Far River at Lewisburg distance of 20 miles early
l.Ia nj -,ir vfpo
the night
LEwIsBURG,
the county seat of Franklin County is small country
Town containing about 800 inhabitants, with court
scuse Jail and school There several fine houses in
the town. and many residences Of wealth among the in
hsbtants who thronged the main street TO witness the
arrival Of the army and procure guards for their prop
erfy which they felt certain would be destroyed by the
army before 1t passed. Gems. Howard aud Logan
made their headquarters in the outskirts Of the town.
and their respective ProyosMarshals were imme
diaely besieged by these applicants for guards, which
were promptly furnished to all who asked them
The citizens were very much alarmed in con-
sequence Of his having arrested and confined I'M
Jail straggers from the Twentythird Corps who
we're committing depredatioDs around the country pill
laying and burning houses. Gen Howard informed
the citizens who waited on him to inform of these facts
and Immediately ordered drumhead court martial for
their trial, which unfortunately postponed in con-
sequence Of the absence Of witnesses They how
sver tied up TO fence corner of the road where
the troops passed and labeled pilagers" After the
army had Iassed they were taken down and remanded
to Jail in charge of the citizens until communication
which Gen. Howard sent to Gen. Schofed. to whose
command these men belonged could be heard from.
TUEspAY.-On Tuesday. the I'd inst. the command
marched TO Warrenton. the county seat of Warren
County. Here we found congregated about 50OOI
spgees who had from the adjoining counties TO
eek refuge from Shermans army the very mention OF
Uhich struck them with q feeling Of the utmost trep
stion and horror To such extent had they been
isiniormed and hoodwinked by the papers Of the
South, that of them actually believed that the
prominent and subordinate officers Of the army actu
ally connived at the excuses which are said to have
Loen committed by sraggeTs from the army during the
march through Georgia and South Carolina Guards
were furnished TO all who applied for them and the
people expressed themselves being perfectly amazed
ct the quiet and gentemanly department of the men,
wAEIESTON
IS very handsome little town. with population in or
binary times Of about 1000 The dwellings are hand
some and like most of the houses in the South well
shaded with beautiful oak trees The gardens in
oh bloom, and nature to have bestowed War
on County one of her choicest blessings rich and
oli6c SOIL which appears 10 be well cultivated.
The farmers report all through the county heavy
crop Of wheat and oats with some little corn, which
ritter crop will be increased that the is over
Corn be planted up - lst Of June. and made
TO yield goody return. j D be hoped the farmers
wil use their utmost endea, grow all the produce
taey car otherwise there will be great deal Of suffer
ing in some Of the adjacent counties which have been
desolated by the ravages Of war
AT Warrenton, as at all ofthe other towns through
which We passed we met large numbers of returned
eoldiers from Lees and Johnston's armies some OF
whom had been absent from their commands when sur
rendered, and were consequently without any Parole
These men focked around the Provost. Marshals office
tGen Towards headquarters and were supplied with
shs much coveted document after taking the usual oath
not to take up arms until after they were duly ex /
saanged. They invariably themselves as being
y:k and tired OF war. and many Of them say "they
again want to hear drum beat or see uniform
hey have seen and had enough soldering TO last them
the remainder Of their LIFETIME
During our brief stay Of twelve hours duration two
three houses and lots said have changed hands
lieut. Col. Ross Of Gen. LOgans staff bought a hand
come residence with Of land for 800 in
god the being dcsirous Of leaving the country
The house and lot would have brought $4,000 tour
yesn ago.
WEDsEsDAY.-Ab O'Clock on "wednesday morn.
ing ice command commenced marching through War.
Ysnton, bands playing and ccors flying The side
waiss and roads were lined with whites and blacks
AAe eager to get view Of the Yankeys." whom |