Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-23

bs p,rsosy upd srsood that The intsndsd
distinctly . recognize the usualrght OF an opsn enemy
Ia the Geld and to be In all respects strictly conformabs
TO the usages Of war.
parsd with any purpose to ignore the ordinary rights OF
humanity with respec. to wounded men or to those who
are humanely engaged in alternating their sutisrings
]. G. FRExosr.
WASHINGTON MISREPRESENTATION OF rREMoSr--AS I'm.
TIRE LEGISLATURE ARRESTED.
wAsHrssros Sept ls.-I. is understood that several
of our army officers busy engaged in returning fugi
tive slaves TO their masters.
Thare are rumors this morning that Gen. Fremont has
resigned his command and that his action has been Ia
ken In cons quence Of the restriction placed upon his
proclamation by the letter Of the President.
Mayor Berrit', Of this city, proposes TO resign the
office Of Mayoraty.
The police are arrestiug secession members Of the
Legislature as fss. they reach Baltimore their way
10 Frederick Thera will consequently be no quorum
present 1t is presumed that all the secession members
will be arrested There still fifteen Of the House and
three Of the Senate to be arrested Several OF these are
said to have fed from the State.
The President hs. appointed VIM Nelson, of Kentucky
Brigadier General.
Fourteen negroes the property Of the late Com. Jones'
made a stampede from Lswinsvile and came into
our lines. Gen Smith sent them TO Washington.
TEN THOUSAND rESSEssrEAss MARCHING ON rADucAH.
OAIRo, Sept 16-A detective from Columbus, KY,
under Gen. Johnston had marching orders. Their dssti'
nation was Paducab. He also reports JEFF Thompsons
forces at Belmont No.
The crew Of the steamer John Gault seized by the
Government few days since at Paducah, were released
| to-day.
force Of 800 infantry pieces Of Capt Taylors light
artillery under command of COL Oglesby, made recon-
noance below Norfolk Missouri Saturday, and saw 800
Rebels, who fed on the approach Of our troope
| All quiet here and at Paducah.
~ BRITISH xrurRALIrY-cusA AND THE "RKBEL" FLAG.
WAsHrsaros, Sept. l5.-In the course Of converse
ton between Lieut. A b. Cummings, OF the ship Rich
mond, at Pot Royal with Captain Norris commanding
the British guard ship Otens, the latter said:
~ suppose you in search Of privateers! We are
ordered 10 observe strict neutrality; and If the Sum
ter were come in to morrow, she would receive the
same attention aud assistance you have We can make
no difference"
He read an extract from letter from the Lord Com
! missionsrs OF the Admiralty, which says:
"In the OF any vessel bearing the dag Of the
Confederate States you are to observe strict neutral
| ity."
The f,g is described, and the letter adds that the
number Of stars will be increased In case new States
should be added to the Confederation.
The proclamation Of the Captain General OF Cuba re-
cognizng the right Of vessels flying the rebel flag to en-.
ter that port Ia thought to be in revenge for Efforts oil
our Consul at Havana 70 break down the tlAve trade
The Spanish Minister here knows nothing Of it. 1t was
PROBABLY Issued upon Inc OApihu uenersis o"n eePon
| siblity.
WAR NEWS IRON MISSOURI.
JEFFERSON CITI, Sept. 4.-You may prepare your
selves for strange tdngs during the present week. Gen
Price reinforced by Rains with $4,000 TO 900 men
and Caib Jackson their midst to give show OF legal
y TO their proceedings, is advancing upon our lines
Wherever he goes Secessonst. flock TO meet him. and
are rapidly swelling his ranks.
In the affair of the Sioux City at Glasgow
day or two SINCE ten Rebels to tumble out o.
their saddles from the effect of shots fred by troops OIL
| the steamer.
| courier Just arrived from Georgetown announces
that Gen. Parson with 900 men, Is posted just outside
OF the town. prevent the passage Of achievements
Lexington.
JnrkRsoS CRY, Sept l6.-Gen. Pric', at the head o
10000 men, attacked Lexington on Thursday, but W
have no particulars Of the battle, nor do We know tn
result The troops at Lexington strongly encamped
Ger Pope at last accounts, at Hamilton with Ell,
| or eight thousand troope.