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The Daily Dispatch: April 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
a part of his booty. On the cavalry hastened, having already learned pretty accurately that the number of the enemy did not exceed two hundred; while by some it was estimated at one hundred and twenty-five. Before starting, Col. Robinson had secured the services and co-operation of a prudent and reliable guide, who is as remarkable for his sound, discretion and incorruptible patriotism as to his unassuming valor and gentlemanly deportment — we allude to Lt. John Netherone Sheriff of Jones county. It was now late, about midnight — our cavalry drew near to John Gifiet's, and were met by a negro, who informed them that the Yankees had his master in irons, and, with his family, had him crucified in a room up stairs, and begged them to go to his relief. The enemy's force was shown — not superior if equal to our own.--The plan of the house and the grounds was clearly ascertained from their intelligent guide. The house was situated in a square field, which was enclosed by an ordinary<