Wednesday 9. Nothing occurred. Rainy day. (Myra Inman Diary, Cleveland, Tenn.)
Today rec'd confirmation of the glorious news from Tenn.--Genl. Johnson certainly killed. 2 1/2 P. M. 6 Apr.
Breckinridge distinguished himself. Enemy in flight & our soldiers in pursuit. The Battle was fought on 6th Inst.
Beauregard now in chief command. Genl. Prentiss of Fedl. Army captured &c. I do hope they will run every Yankee
out of Tennessee, & Kentucky without giving them time to burn & plunder. (Capt. Edward O. Guerrant, Blue Grass
Confederate, from Lebanon, Russell Co., Va) [Ed. note - Turned out to be a Yankee victory!]
BY TELEGRAPH The Battle of Shiloh President Davis's Message Announcing the Death of General Johnson --
Knoxville Register
Jefferson Davis calls upon the Confederate congress to pass a conscription bill “ . . . declaring that all person residing
within the Confederate States, between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five years, and rightfully subject to military
duty, shall be held to be in the military service of the Confederate States. -- Knoxville Register
WHISKEY SPOILS MEAT.----It has been suggested to us that it would be well to call the attention of those engaged in
packing beef, and pork for the Government to the unsuitableness for that purpose of barrels which have contained
whiskey or other spirits. An experienced packer tells us that meat put up in such barrels is almost sure to sour nor will
soaking the barrels for a considerable time relieve them of their noxious qualities. This is a fact worth knowing by
housekeepers generally, as well as those who pack for others ----Richmond Dispatch
Frank Ramsey Hospital, Loudon, Tenn.---- The present and prospective movements of armies render it necessary that
the Hospital facilities at this point should be increased. With this object in view, Dr. Smith, Medical Director, has
ordered me to prepare the Leuty Hotel and and another commodious building in close proximity for the reception of
sick and disabled soldiers.--An I now call upon the patriotic and humans to assist me in the beneficent enterprise.
That the government is all able to do tells[?] of itself is very true. But the losing of the services of the sick from the
field is quite a heavy sacrifice for the Confederation, and the people ought and will aid me in building up an invalid
soldiers’ home, without additional cost and trouble to the government. I have over one hundred rooms to furnish.
Send bedding and other household furniture. Send dainties and little luxuries to gratify the ascetic temper, and
satisfy the erratic taste of those who become sickened or disabled whilst imperiling their lives to prevent those dear
to us from being driven from their comfortable homes into the pitiless storm or the burning rays of a summer’s sun. If
you cannot send these things, send money, and the articles can be purchased, Everything sent will be accounted for
and in due time announced in the press. To those ladies who, in response to my first call, have aided us so much, I
return the sincere regards and gratitude of many a soldier, and again request them to use their efforts in our behalf.
Tor their liberality, I will soon publish acknowledgments. J. L. Abernathy, Acting Surgeon of Post, Loudon, Tenn. --
Knoxville Register
THE LOUDON HOSPITAL----We refer our readers, and especially our lady friends, to the appeal of Dr. Abernathy in
another column. There is hardly a family in East Tennessee but can furnish some of the required articles. Surly, to
one who who has a particle of the "milk of human kindness" in his or her nature, can resist an appeal for help from the
sick and afflicted of our land, especially when it comes from those who have become disabled while imperiling their
lives to prevent those dear to us from being driven from their comfortable homes into the pittiess storm or the
burning rays of a summers sun. We call upon our women to come to the rescue and assure that the energetic and
efficient surgeon stationed at that post will apply whatever contributions they may make to the relief and comfort of
the greatest possible number or our suffering soldiers. No contributions of the required articles can be so small as to
without value. -- Knoxville Register
Abernathy, Joseph Loudon, Ass’t. Surgeon, Co. B, age 26, mustered in and enlisted at Sulphur Spring, Tenn. for 12
months, October 16, 1861, Tenn. as Pvt., received "Piney Boys" banner presented to Capt. Cawood’s company by the
ladies of Rhea Co, October 30, 1861 at Sulphur Springs, appointed Assistant Surgeon by Medical Director at
Knoxville, Tenn. November 27, 1861, Director-Frank Ramsey Hospital, Loudon, Tenn. December 1861, last shown
present at January 7, 1862 muster, married Mary Ann Johnston prewar with whom two daughters and a son were
born, she and the boy died causing him to resign his commission to tend his two daughters, post war he left the medical
profession becoming an attorney, married Eliza Cash July 11, 1868 which marriage failed, relocated to Evening Shade,
Arkansas where he married Jane Elizabeth Mounger Shaver with whom three children were born, died at Ashdown,
AR where he resided with daughter Mary Ethel Sims
Ed. Note - Only officers could resign. Enlisted men could not.
Richmond Daily Dispatch
Sharpshooters.
The enemy have organized in every army a corps of sharpshooters, whose exclusive business it is to shoot our
officers. It is believed that Gen. Johnston and our Generals at the late battle in Missouri fell in this way. We should
have a similar corps attached to our own army, to shoot the Lincoln Generals whenever they are within the longest
range of a musket. Our own Generals, at the same time, should imitate the caution of the Lincoln Generals, and keep
out of the way of sharpshooters as much as possible.
Daily Prayer Meetings.
--The Union Prayer Meeting, of all denominations, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association, will
be held every afternoon this week, at the Second Baptist Church, Main street, commencing at five o' clock. Surely now
is a time when the people of God should assemble with thanksgiving and prayer. With thanksgiving to Almighty God
for the glorious victory he has given us, and with prayer that He will still bless our arms in other conflicts which seem
impending, and on which hang such mighty results.
Ice question.
--The winter is past, and it is evident we shall have no ice this summer Will not the Common Hall of the city have four
or five new wells dug in each Ward to afford the citizens and strangers coming to our city good cool water? The
hydrant water cannot be used; therefore, it is all important something should be done to accommodate the public.
What little ice they may have in the country, will be taken for the use of the poor sick soldiers in the hospitals.
Shakespearian readings.
--We learn that Mr. F. Bangs, a well known actor and Shakespearian reader, has escaped from Yankeedom to Virginia,
his native State, and will shortly commence a series of popular readings in this city.
Fines.
--The Mayor yesterday fined Mr. Wm. A. Irving $5 because his son Joseph had barked one of the trees in the Capitol
square. James Gaines was fined $3 because his servant had driven a wagon across the sidewalk of 4th street, contrary
to a city ordinance.
Going at large.
--Scipio Cox, slave of Richard Bowen, was sent on to the Hustings Court, to be tried for going at large and hiring
himself out contrary to law.
Hospital of the Medical College of Virginia.
--This Hospital erected by the liberality of the State, at a cost of more than $50,000, is now completed, and open for
the reception of patients. It is admirably adapted by its plan for the accommodation of the sick, and is furnished with
every convenience requisite for their comfort and successful treatment. Its situation on Marshall street, east of 12th,
immediately adjacent to the Medical College, while retired and airy, is at the same time central, and convenient of
access from all parts of the city.
The patients are under the immediate charge of the Professors of the College, (who make daily visits,) assisted by a
competent Resident Physician.
All persons requiring Medical or Surgical treatment are admitted, except the Insane, and those laboring under Small-
Pox and other Infectious Disorders.
Lying in women, both white and [sic] receive special care and attention.
Charges,
White Patients $6 per week.
Slaves 5 per week.
And at the same rate for fractions of a week.
For loss than one week, $1 per day, up to the charge for a full week.
Several nearly furnished Private [rooms?] have been provided for those desiring separate accommodations. The
charge for these will vary from $7 to $15 per week.
For surgical operations a fee ranging from $5 to $30 will be required, in addition to the above weekly rates.
All charges payable on the removal of the patient
A limited number of beds placed at the disposal of Charitable Association, at $150 per annum, payable semi-annually,
or at a corresponding rate for six months.
Patients conveyed to or from the Hospital in a suitable vehicle, provided especially for the purpose.
Citizens and strangers are invited to visit a Hospital and inspect its arrangements.
President--Dr. L. S. Joynes.
Attending Physicians — Drs. Tucker, Conway and McCAW.
Attending Surgeons — Drs. Gibson, Peticolas and Wellford.
Resident Physician--Dr. Isaiah H. White
Steward — F. M. Parish.
| April 9, 1862 [Wednesday] |
A Day in the Life of the Confederacy