April 25, 1863, The Charleston Mercury
FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND., April 24. – The Baltimore Sun of the 21st says that Colonel Zarvona has been exchanged, and, with other prisoners, is now on his way South.
R.O. DICKSON, Clerk of the House of Representatives, was killed today by one of his assistants, R.E. FORD, of Kentucky. The shooting occurred at the corner of Bank and Tenth streets, and caused great excitement.
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
PANOLA, MISS., APRIL 23. – The enemy has been reinforced, and is advancing southward. CHALMERS advanced to Hernando, but fell back before the enemy. He is now here, having retreated without loss of any kind.
FROM TENNESSEE.
CHATTANOOGA, APRIL 23. – Further advices from the front confirm the news that the enemy is in position at McMinnville. He burned the cotton factories and a quantity of stores. It is reported that the enemy has withdrawn a column of 2000 men at Beach Grove, eight miles from Wartrace. Heavy skirmishing is going on; but no general engagement is anticipated.