New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-09
The Coming Rack OF the Prisencrs-The
Ten Thousand Coming - Cotton md
Tobacco The TorpcdO-Wiimingfo
Ncwspapcrs- Alive.


WILMINGTON. y. c. Feb. a. 1865.
Three hundred poor, sick, emaciated aud
almost naked men fell into our hands upon the oceupa
ton of this town. They Union soldiers attenunted
and wasted almost beyond the power OF recognition
men, and awaiting death by the slow process of storVa
ton and disease combined, crowded into filthy place
called hospital They were captured in various en-
gagements during Sherman's march into Georgia, and
in almost every other part Of the country where the
Union and Rebel forces have met. Their Joy knew no
bounds when they found themselves once more in the
hands of friends. DR.. Shippen Medical Director of the
Department assisted by Dr. Buell. Medical Inspector
of Gen. Torrys forces have made the best provision
for The poor fellows which was possible under tie
circumstances. The Sanitary agent distributed nearly
the last Of his stock Of shirts and other clothing among
them. In their ororn and suffering state these were
most timely and invaluable. Their situation scarcely
admits Of description in words. Their condition would
wiring pity from the most obdurate heart.
TEN THOUSAND MORE COMING 49, WORK FOR TIE
SANITARY COMMISSION.
As another fruit Of occupation Of this important
point. are TO have sent to US Immediately large
number of our men who have been held as prisoners
flag Of truce came in from Gen. Hoke bearing mes.
sage 10 Gen Schofeld, proposing TO deliver, under
mutual arrangements existing for the exchange Of
prisoners, ten thousand Of our men. The proposition
instantly and most thankfully accepted. by mutual
agreement the bridge of the railroad crossing OF the
Godsborough road the northeast branch OF Cape
Feor River. designated the place TO receive
Steamers OF considerable draft proceed with.
out difficulty 10 that point The staff at headquarters
have consequently. been very busy since their coming
known. in making the necessary arrangements for
their reception and comfort until transports be had
10 send them North
The Chief Commissary OF the Twenty.third Corps
with the cooperation of Division and Brigade Commits.
sares. having rations cooked feed the men, All
the large houses and halls in the town will be
appropriated for their temporary accommodation. The
ChefQusrterInaster. Gen. Dodge has been directed TO
provide steamers TO proceed at TO the appointed
place the river 10 receive them on board fast
they arrive. Three thousand expected omorrow.
What incalcnlable benefit II would be 10 this army Of
delivered prisoners ;he Of the great Sanitary
Commission available at this point and at such
time Every nerve will be strained, however. TO make
them az comfortable possible until they
ferred to their homes The intention OF Gen. Sclo
field understand is to have these released prisoners
made as comfortable as possible here until they have
had brief respite of rest to recuperate their wasted
strength and thus be the better prepared TO undergo
the fatgues Of sea voyage and the necessary change
from mild 10 a cold climate. Meantime let the SAM
tary Commission move promptly for the relief of this
large and suffering body Of our felow.neD. Three
thousand will reach Whining on to-day and the rest
will be coming forward as fast they can be received
and provided for.
The Rebel authorities evidently eager 10 get these
prisoners off their hands for than one.
The growing scarcity Of supplies which the concentra
ton Of the Rebel forces at points norhward makes
Indispensable 10 feed their army; the care OF so
large number necessitating the employment Of great
number Of soldiers guards and the difficulty now OF
keepiue them anywhere out Of reach o. Sherman and
Schofeld renders it all important get them off their
hands at the earliest moment. Remembering the ac'
counts of the former prisoners delivered to our Comms
sioners Of Exchange at Savannah and Richmond al
most shudder at the near prospect Of meeting many
Of my unfortunate countryrnen in the rggedness,
squalor starvation and suffering Of every imaginable
Kind which they must be suffering. But God be praised
that their day Of deliyerance is 50 near at hand.
Squads Of our men who have been held as prisoners
hereapd there were about six thousand OF snch-but
who have conriyed in the hurry Of the Rebel retreat to
escape, are hourly making their way into lines.
Their narratives Of the treatment received while pris
oners make the blood dance with indignation and the
check TO Jingle with shame for the hearessness Of
claiming 10 be American. They have always been be-
friended BY the blacks while fugitiyes.
CAPTURE OF COTTON AND TOBACCO.
A colored man brought word to Major Campbell to-
day that he could lead the way to l25 bales Of cotton
which had been buried. The Major detailed guard
and sent them to take charge Of and watch over it,
Ouartermaster Schaer to-day discovered about 1900
pounds more Of tobacco. which, added 10 the 1900
hounds captured on the odd will give TO the army
toerabe ration of that muclcOveted luxury Of the sol
diers
ROsIy BURNED.
There are reports in circulation here that immense
ousn,y Of rosin and tar burned by the Rebel pro-
prietors. some shy many thousand barrels.
THE TORPEDO ACCIDENT.
7. ras the Sbawmuts boat that met with the disaster
from the floating torpedo the night OF the 2lst Act
inc Ensign Crufant badly woundcdj two men,
Cobb and Hayes. were killed. and Others Of the boats
crew wounded. There is now end to this business
in Cape Fear River.
There is undoubtedly strong Union sentiment pre-
yaiing in Wilmington. but as in every other Southern
CITY we have taken it is confined chiefly to the niddng
and poorer class and the blacks One or two Union
flags, which have been kept hidden .for years were
brought out and displayed before the troops as they
marched into the town. There were also waving Of
hapdkerchisfs smiles Of welcome, and other demon
,traons made by the ladies' The delight Of the col
ored population knew no bounds. They crowded into
the streets and followed the troops in trongs from tot
,eriue infancy to decrepid age hobbng on canes and
poerips through asonishcd spectaces at the great de-
hv.riDg army.
The wealthy aud would.be aristocratic portion the
guilty leaders Of rebellion. absconded. carrying away
their household furniture, and leaving their vacant