Very warm-clouds and
sunshine, like April. Roger A. Pryor, who resigned his brigadiership, and has
been acting as a scout (private), fell into the hands of the enemy the other
day while exchanging newspapers with their pickets. They have him at
Washington, and the United States newspapers say he makes revelations of a sad
state of affairs in Georgia, etc. This is doubtless erroneous.
A "peace
resolution" has been introduced in the North Carolina Legislature.
Hon. Mr. Foote
yesterday introduced a resolution in Congress, calling for a convention of the
States—or appointment of commissioners from the States. Voted down by a large
majority.
Gen. Rosser (two
brigades) made a descent, a few days ago, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
capturing some nine guns altogether, including four siege, which he spiked. The
others he brought off, with 800 prisoners. He destroyed 200 wagons and a large
amount of quartermaster and ordnance stores.
Per contra. Grant
has pounced upon one of our depots at Stony Creek, Weldon Railroad, getting
some 80 prisoners, and destroying a few stores. It is said he still holds the
position-of some importance.
Gen. Ewell still
thinks the aspect here is "threatening."
Brig. Gen. Chilton,
Inspector-General, has ordered investigations of the fortunes of bonded
officers, who have become rich during the war.
A strong effort has
been made to have Gen. Ripley removed from Charleston. He is a Northern man,
and said to be dissipated. Senator Orr opposes the change; the Secretary
recommends his retention, and the President indorses: "I prefer that Gen.
Ripley should remain.—J. D."
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