Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-22

LK.vsswoRrH, X. T., Sept O.
Kcsws Editors: Since my last important events have
been happening with almost hourly. On Thursday
last the entire force in and around Leconpton under the
command OF Gen. Richardson numbering about 400 with
two small pieces of artillery took up their line Of march
aud encsmped within miles Of Lawrence. After
staying all night the General liking his position
solved to the army to Lecompton accord
ingy the whole camp in motion, and in a few
hours again encamped the residence Of Major
Clarke, about three miles OF Lecompton. The had
scarcely finished pitching their tents, when the whole
command pushed forward to intercept train va.
gons belonging Lanes army, which passing along
the California road guarded by nearly 400 After
ruitlcss chase OF several miles returned aud charged
into large watermelon patch, belonging to Maj Clarke.
About shutdown the and officers all struck with
CONSERVATION, and but feeling, that Of indignation
pervaed every breast caused by despatch brought
up from Westpor No. by Col W. J. Preston to the ef.
feet that Gen. Atchson had dsbanded his command and
that all his had disbanded Next ming struck
tents and marched hack Lecompton just about
wise went and great deal anxious than ever
that the disturbances should be speedily settled About
o'clock after about half OF had crossed
river route to this place. pickes in and
ported that Gen. Lane advancing upon Lecompton
the head Of large force and four five pieces OF srt
lery. The forces that remained in called to
and marched to their respective positions the Ie-
compton Rifles Capt. Donaldson occupying position In
hollow and the ridge OF the hill overlooking the
town, being thrown about 100 yards Ia advance OF the
line The infantry formed elevation, with the
the brow OF Capitol HILL while small force placed
in the Capitol, as il intended, provided were de-
teaed to fall back and defend ourselves the
Our positions bad not been occupied by the
than fifteen minutes when a sharp firing heard on the
bluff, which caused by pickets having been fired
upon by the skrmishers OF enemy who returned the
fire and killed man. themselves escaping unhurt
The had scarcely made their report when the whole
army approaching the city and Immediately
ROUNDED it, Gen Lane, with pieces of artillery and
men, occupying the hill overlooking the town. within rifle
shot almost OF After placing their and
forming his men, party of six rode into lines with
white flag and demanded the surrender of several prison.
which, unfortunately had been discharged that
ing and coupled the demand with the threat IL they
given up that they would burn the city Gen Mar.
shall, who was in command very cooly informed them
that the had been turned loose that IL
then in his possession he would hold them all
hazards. On the receipt Of this message Lane ordered
about 100 of his to take position immediately in
front Of lines and shelter themselves much as
possible under of the bushes Our rifles
forward and several fired upon the enemy who
were ordered not to FIRE without orders but to drive
before them Their commands being distinctly heard
men, caused each grasp his rife firmly
and Ia determine yield. Finding that our men
closing up and that his becoming exposed
rifles having fallen, they ordered
tire, and after left the hill While the negotiation
for surrender Of the prisoners going squadron
OF United States dragoons accompanied by Mr. Samuel
Cramer, Esq, United States Deputy Marshal among
them and ordered them dispense, but attention
paid his commands his revolver taken from him. aud
lac returned without accomplishing anything Col Cook
Lane tina. he leave that he ought retire. or
something to that effect but there many reports
it hard To come at the right The enemy had eOo
had nearly 400 but what men lacked in numbers
made up by the justice of their
At meeting of the Lecompton rifles that night il
unanimously resolyed that they would Join Gen Reds
command, in the neighborhood OF the Westpor line and
accordingly pitched our tents and this far
journey, waiting anxiously for steamer take to
Kansas City, having made forced march of 40 miles in
lay and half.
The news having reached here that body Of Lanes
men had entered Tecumseh and completely Quilted Mr.
Casteman store, taking goods to the OF s3OOa
they accordingly broke into -- warehouse and distri-
bued large lot OF army intended for Lane but
marked " Ii. d +, lawrence X T." They were given
the different companies and the cracked jokes
while they drew the clothes and ate the provisions
the arch traitor and rebel"
In my opinion, the goods could have been put to
better of tho recipients have had everything
stolen from them barely escaping with their lives II
nothing happens sooner will write again when Join
Reds command
Yours, &c, j. T. C.