by John Beauchamp Jones
APRIL 23D.—A bright day, with southern breezes.
It is rumored and believed that Gen. Lee’s army is in motion. If this be so, we shall soon hear of a “fight, or a foot race.” And how can Grant run away, when Mr. Chase, the Federal Secretary of the Treasury, openly proclaims ruin to the finances unless they speedily achieve success in the field? I think he must fight; and I am sure he will be beaten, for Lee’s strength is probably underestimated.
We are also looking to hear more news from North Carolina; and Newbern will probably be stormed next, since storming is now the order of the day.
