Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-23
NORTHERN NEws-RUxoRs AND FALsEHooDs
FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

ELKwArrR, Va, Sept l6 The body of Colonel John
L. Washington was sent over to the enemy yesterday
under Avg Of truce. While on its way IL was met by
similar " coming from the enemy for the purpose Of
obtaining information as to his condition.
On the 18th instant detachment Of 800 men from the
l4th Indiana and Gath and 25th Ohio regiments dis.
persed three Tennessee regiments under Gen. Anderson
on the side OF Cheat Mountain, completely routing
them killing eighty and obtaining mos: Of their equip
ments.
The enemy made an advance on Elkvater on the
day. with force supposed to be Is 600, but driven
back by deachments from the 18Th Indiana and Sd and
9th OHIO, and shells from LOOMS battery. They have
rereated some eight ten miles strong force OF
Arkansas Tennessee and Virginia troops, also threat
eued the side Of Cheat mountain, but have no. yet
had general engagement
A shell thrown from one Of the LOOMS guns into
the enemys camp distance Of two miles, killing ten and
woundnG four.
The 18Th Indiana had a skrnish with superior num-
Der of the enemy, the lib and killed ten eleven
with triang loss on our side.
As the enemy advanced on Ekwater the column was
handsomely checked by detachment Of the l7.b In.
diana.
Lieut. Morrill,, Of the Typographical Engineers, was
taken prisoner By the rebels while his way to Cheat
Mountain.
TWO IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS AGAINST TIE SOUTHERN COAST
NKw YoRx, Sept. ls.-The Tribune of this morning
has the following statement:
We commt improperly in announcing that the
preparations for important against the
Southern coast rapidly going forward SO that the
expeditions will be ready 70 set sail within very few
weeks.
One of the lind forces will probably be under Major
Gen. Butler. The other under Brig Gen. Sherman, who
in command Of the important camp at Hampstead L.
We believe that the number Of troops Of all en-
poyed in the two will be about % 600 men, with naval
forces Of proportionate strength.
The New York papers Of the 18Th say:
naval expedition will sail from New York within the
coming two weeks, which will doubt have most i'm
po,tanI bearing upon the progress of the present war
Il will comprise large fleet of gunboats and transports
and force of probably 20 900, including some which
will be taken from Fortress Monroe. The destination is
OF course secret all statements to the contrary, not
outstanding, but readers that il sue
oessfu of which there Is but It'll doubt will be the
terrible and effective blow yet dealt at the rebels
sKIRNIsH IN MARYLAND.
The following ofisia dispatch received at Gen.
AcCiellln's headquarters the 10Th:
DEARsrowS Nd, Sep l5.-This afternoon, a. half
past three oc.ck, about $50 Rebels attacked the
trPme right o. my pckts, abou three miles above this
plaza, aud opposite Pichard's mill. The sffir
spirited, and lasted sbou: two hours.
The enemy driven from every house and breast
work they occupied Eight ten of them said to
b killed and sevtr,l wounded. Our loss He'd.
Our cory was c1mplste The troops behaved admirl-
IL. Oar we're indispensable and rendered good
| s5rVics in the tciop
J. W. GkARr, Colonel
THE REMOVAL OF FREMONT.
ST. LOUIS, Sep. l6.-Wh reference, to the removal Of
General Fremont the Democrat OF this morniog holds
| ihs follosi0g ltnguIge
The removal Of Gen. Fremont we do not think, has
been serou Nv considered By the AdmDi,,r atom Com
plliuts have u1doubedy been made against him, and
sbly charges prefer ed which, OF course will b, duly
ID pr p,l Investigated but thos proceedings we are
sais6sd hsvs never looked to result serious Li
removed from this .rtment HIS exrlortlary energy
and efficiency are bgdy aEpTcated By the Govern
ment and the and his measures are too deeply seated
ia the ac ions Of the people of the )ya States to sd
mis- the Probabilities OF any such event.
ANEW SEAT or GOVERNMENT MISSOURI.
sr. LOUIS. Sept. l6.-The Republican learns tina. Col
MARSHALL when a. Lexington few days SINCE took pos
session OF quantity of property belonging 10 the STATE
including books papers. and the great seal OF the State
which Jackson took from eFson City. After the de-
iolt of the State troops at Bosneve, by General Lyon
GOV Jackson positively announced his intention
tshish the capital at LsIingon Ginning that he had
f authority to do So L. may be that this programme
his not been renqushed and the frequent movements
of Gen s. Price who doubtless il now in possession Of
Iingon Is with the vie. oil planting the seat OF Gov
e-ameat there Whether the Legislature which adjourn
ed Monday last agaa to day, will be ready to
proceed 10 business, cannot now be ascertained.
SEeRoIs DECLARED YREK BY TRtNoSr.
ST. LOUIS Sept Is -Tweniy three negroes have been
declared free under Frsmonts proclamation, being the
D operty Of leading rebels.
Col Cork with /, 800 regulars, left Fort Laramie on
the I'd inst for Leaveuxorth
BATTLE BETWEEN NoSrsoxERI
81. LOUIS, Sept l6-Lsavenworth papers of the 1lh
give the following of late eng cement between
Tins and Montgomery. On the Fad, 600 Rebels under
ns approached Fort Scott aud seized 80 mules belong
ing TO the Government and killing the teams.ers-
ssenger despatched TO Montgomery, who had 800
men, he pursued Rains IL miles, and when coming up
on the main body OF the enemy battle commenced, the
rebels having Ave cannon and Montgomery howitzer
oaly. Tue f ght listed two hours, when Montgomery
sosly retreated keeping up running Ere until night
fall The enemys forcs is reported BY persons at from
. 900 to 5000.
rar CHARGE AGAINST COL. BLAIR.
ST. LOUIS, 16-Gen. Blair and Quartermas.er Gen.
Meigs left for Washington this moroing.
IL understood that the precise charge on which COL
air was arrested is INSTRUMENTATION in communicating,
vale military officer, with the authorities az Washing.
toa making complaints against aud using disrespecfu
language towards General Fremont with Q view OF ef
fsc.ng bis removal It Is stated that the letters written
By Col Blair now in the possession OF Gen. Ere
mont
GENERAL FRENoSrs CONSTRUCTION HIS PROCLAMATION.
ST. LOUIS Sep, l6.--rhs f,l,wing letter. which will
b, published to-m,rrow, reveals the mission of Csp al,
XII 3D. Who arrived soms days since with fig OF trucs
from the Rebel camp at Spripg6 ID. Missouri
HEADQUARTERS WksrxRS DEP'r.,
Sept IA, 1851
Colonel Il. T. Taylo, comnanoifg Nv oPriuBui''
Sr-Yours Of tbs Sh instlnt containing an erroneous
construction Of my proclimi,n Of the 80 ILL.,, has had
my attention. understand the object Of your note 10
be TO oqu,s whether Il Is my Intention TO shoot the
wounded -ho may be made prisoners By the fore uod
my commind The follo. wing parigrsph, raced from
the proclamation will b, strictly enforced within the
limits cbsd against the class Of oG,nders for whom
It was intended:
IAN persons who shall bo taken with arms In their
hands within the liaes shall be treated with court mar
ii Il, and /, found gull y will b. shot,"
IRE lines are expressly declued to bs those Of the
army 10 the military occupation Of the State.
You have wholly msapprehended the meaning OF the
pr sclamstiou Without undertaking to d,termine the
coaditea Of any engaged in this rebellion, desire 70