May 16.
It is reported that some of the prisoners who were captured yester: day were later led bound out of th old West Gate and beheaded on the green near the Hero Monument. Some state that the men were luccused of robbing in the villages, while others claim that the soldiers who captured them insisted their isoners should be executed as the! enemy forces are accused of putting to death some of the men who fell their lives in the defence of the city now seek revenge.
This evening it was reported that detachments of enemy soldiers were seen crossing the river this afternoon from the east to the west side, both above and below the city, and it is conjectured that they are planning' an offensive, perhaps with the hope of regaining the positions which they lost yesterday. ments nearing the city are still rife, and even the names of the com: manders, the number of the men, and the' geographical position of each company are clearly given.
imes even the guns of the oncoming troops are supposed to be heard. bhut as yet none have arrived, and no authentic information is really: at hand as to just when or from which corner help will arrive. It seems to be clear that fighting is being carried on on a large scale throughout the country within a day, or two's march of the city, but the contour of the surrounding territory and the density of the high commanding bluffs that line every pathway leading to the city make it most difficult for the relieving forces to make much headway.
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