New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-09
From GrcensborOugb.

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3oth of April. in company with the ordnance officers
quartermasters, and officers detailed to complete the
paroling of Gen. Johnstons army. At Durham Station
where your correspondent joined them there we're wait
ing four heavy trains that had just arrived from Greens
borough. These trains were loaded with cotton tha'
was in ransitu for Newbcrn whore 1t was to be ex'
changed for corn with which TO feed the starving AMI
mails Of Gen. Johnstons army. About noon we passed
into the picket line OF Gen Anderson, who commands
a brigade in Wheelers Cavalry The train was brought
TO a stand STILL and we were joined by an officer OF Gen
Andersons staff. ride of mile further, AFTER the
snorting iron.horse and We came again to hnt-ths
time within a short distance of Gen. Andersons head
quarters at illsborough. Soon we discovered fine
looking man. clad in gray, and attended by two order
lies. riding up tous.
This proved TO be Gen. Anderson. and he was met by
Gen. Hartsuf After short conversation we were
allowed 10 proceed Gen Anderson promising TO tee-
graph to have the road clear. am not sure but what
short description Of the dress Of Gen. Anderson, who
is (or was) a Brigalior in the c. $. A. may be of
interest
His gray coat had the buttons arranged in twos, as
worn BY our Brigodicr Generals; the ornamentaion
Of the sleeve the same as by all officers Of the
late G. s. A. The collar Of the coat decorated with
three stars the center being third larger than
the Others; these stars were entirely encrced by a
wreath. fine pair of 81 600 Confederate boots and
a 500 hat all the outside covering TO be seen
The boots high up the leg that the skirt OF tie
coat covered the tops making II doubtful to Whether
pants were portion Of the wearing apparel Of Gen.
era c. s. A. or not Here will describe The insignia
Of rank worn on tho collar Of the different oflccrs:
4
inches in length, is Lieutcnant-socond OF third
two strips Of lace FIRST Lleuteuani three. Captains
one star. Major; two. Lieutenant. Colonel, three
Coole; three stars. the center larger than the
Others the whole surrounded by wreath Bngadler.
Generals three stars the center larger than the others
and the outside stars surrounded by wreaihs. Major
General. The buttons Of the coat are arranged in
groups OF three for Major General Lieutenant enera
and Gcneral-the insignia being the same upon the
collar as that worn by Major. General.
After leaving Gen. Anderson. the train proceeded
toward Grcensborough. which place was distant from
Marlborough little more than 40 miles.
The only station OF importance passed was Com.
pany Shops where the repairs of tho rolling stock Of
the company are done. At this place we were greeted
By the ladies with waving Of handkerceis. which we
were too gallant to return We arrived at Greens
borough shortly after O'Clock, where We were met by
Lieut. Col. A. 7. Mason Gen Johnstcn's Assistant
Aduiant. Gencra andby him conducted to the different
houses that the PROJECTORS whereof were kind enough
to tender the hospitality Of We found the little town
greatly crowded by the officers and soldiers awaiting
their paroles.
These / am glad 10 say did not evincc any DISPOSE
ton to be unpleasant in any way.
The following morning the work Of paroling
meuced Gen HartSuf's office in the Britain House
was thronged throughout the day with officers from
Lees and Johns,ons army, and occasional officer Of
the " CoaJtdyate STAIRS Nary"
There was al first some misunderstanding as TO the
right Of Gen Hartsn TO parole officers Of Lees army
but this was settled by Col Mason. and numbers Of the
officers received the much.coycted paper. and went
their way to their homes. The ordnance officers.
Lieuts Myers and Clingman were busily receiving the
small arms of the different Corps. Cleburn's. Cheat
hams. Hills Walthars Lorcings and Steycnsons
These were being piled in large storehouse the upper
story Of which was fled full OF cartridge boxes and bay
Dnet scabbards.
Directly opposite to this Is large storc.house that
was filed with clothing and Quartermasters stores.
This was a few days since charged upon By Wheciers
men, who proposed to have the contents for free dstr
button. The guard on duty did not discover the right
# wheeler's men to help themselves aud regular
krmish ensued. in which four or 1--WE Of the cavalry
were placed "hors du combat
The artillery Is parked in an open field across the
abroad from the town. l say parked; the guns are
scattered about with now and then n caisson and a
,attery wagon. There are about 100 guns-somc of
hem guns captured from our army at stone klyer
Dut the maoity are guns east at Augusta and Macon.
The only two foreign guns are two muzzic loading
Wlitworth guns that are in good condition. Beside
hese guns there number of batteries scattered
through the different cnmpsthe commanders OF these
batteries having mounted their on the horses aud
left for home" leaving their guns and harness IN
camp.
The different Rebel commands have turned over all
muSkets except one to every five men, this one being
left to do guard duty with The way this duty is done
IS somewhat curious. A man il placed on guard. ana
soon as the coast ia clear he sets his gun up where he
should be and lcayes--to return 10 more.
met Gov. Vance on the street today lie expresses
himself much satisfied with the generosity OF the terms
granted. and only hopes that the United States Govern
DeDt viii be rs fair In It's future as IL now seems dis
posed to be. He thinks that this State will only be-
afflicted with bushwhackcrs until the straggers from
Johnstons army shall have left for their homes The
troops from this State he thinks will quietly resume
their places at home and will suffer no guerrilla depre
tators to disturb the peace Of those who are disposed to
DO good citizens. Old Commodore Forrest is an cx.
ceedingy good caso has not forgotten the quality Of
old rye and desires his good feeling for the officers his
old friends in the navy particularly Admiral Paudng
10 be known. Capt. Semmes has had his parole as al