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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
MISSOURI APFAIRs-IAPORTANT CAPTURES.

MISSOURI AFFAlRS-lhPUhIANI OAtlpRbo
The St. Louis Republ can, Of Saturday, has special
dispatch from Jefferson City, dated the l3.h, which
states that Colonel Mitchell with regmet OF Confede
rates. had captured Boonvile, No. We subjon the tel
lowing important news Of the movement OF Martin
Green:
HUDsoS MACON Co., Sept. IL.
have just had interview with an intelligent gentle
man of ST. Louie, who left Glasgow, Howard county
Yesterday. de informs that he met there Martin
Green at the head Of three thousand five hundred mount
ed men, he couversed with Green, but learned no'h-
ing of bis plans or destination any further than was in-
dSsted by his crossing the river with bis whole force
Yesterday, moving southwark from GLASGOW.
He took possession of the steamer Sunshine, which
was lying at Glasgow and used it for transporting bis
men and houses the river. On board the Suushine
were some four hundred stand OF arms four or five &C.
cesson prisoners and Federal guard Of fourteen men,
Green reaeed the prisoners sn1 took the guard prson-
es The Sunshine was laden with bacon, sugar, &C., 81,
The entire cargo fell into Green's hands, and went into
bic commissary department.
am informed by the gentleman 70 whom am indeot'
ed for the above, that Green disavows all connection
with bridge burning and firing into trains and imputes
.uch diaboc acts TO persons not In bis command and
mot under hs control.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

Tax SPIRIT or THE Souri, "A Mr.. Watson, Of hisst.
sop has rased, a. his eIpence, company ofLgot
Artillery and has turned it over to the Government fa'
ly equipped, with all the matsrisl required BY rule.
The battery composed Of six guns and no horse be-
longing 10 It cost less than two hundred and fifty dolas
Everything connected with this corps Ia Of the bsss de-
scnption aud was procured whou, regard to cost Tae
outlay in cssh amounted TO $50 O00t Having completed
his arrangements 70 bis satisfaction so far As he could
Mr. Watson notified Gen. Tmiggs Of bis action and de-
sired him 10 selec. officers for the corps stating that be
wanted the best that could be got as his men and mate
ys! we're of that character The General made the
lections and that btery will prove thorn 10 ths sides
Of The Yankees whanever opportunity cR'rs.
Mr. Watson is q private in the ranks
Tee company Is in Virginia ready for duiy.-EIh-
pii,s Christian Advocate.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

DrArH or Two BRorHKRs-Nesers Green A. and T.
w. RAIDER died within few hours Of each other and
were buried AZ Ltwisburg in the saume grave These
two most promising aud interesting Young men belonged
20 the Greenbrsr Cavalry commanded by Capt Robt.
B Norman. They died With typhoid fe'er. The ior-
mar Who had been married but short time. lost his
wife shortly after be left hi, home forthe camp In
the deah Of these young the county Of Ges nbrsr
loses two Of in most excellent citr'ns-Sasston Spec
tator.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

We regret to learn that the health of Mr.. Richard
Ivanhoe Cooke First Lieutenant Of the Powhatan Art
lsry, Captain Dance is such a. in the opinion OF the
surgeon Of his regiment and his family physcAn requires
his resignation. However painful this may be to his
many friends throughout the State regret II more
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
NUNsON'S HILL.

As this locality has become somewhat noted in con-
nec.ion with the Of our army under the gal
liant Johnston and Beauregard, for the Information Of
our readers we publish the following, which we fad in
the columns of the Now Orleans Data, from its special
correspondent q. Munson's Hill:
Munsons Hill is so called from the fact that one Nun
son lived by and perhaps rented II not owned the
locality. This Munson hortcuu.st or fruit trae
vendor He was back-bearted traitor, and on the ap-
proach of our troops fed taking bis family with him, to
the more coogenal retreat Of Washington. HIS house
Is on the left Of the Lsesburg middle turnpike road
and directly Southeast of aud distant oneeighth Of
mile from this hill. kurson wis type OF the majority
of tina community in this region, aud regret to say OF
100 many In the extreme point Of this part OF Virginia.
of this, you may judge by the following document
found in bis house:
WASHINGTON March 5, 1851.
We the undersigned Republicans of Virginia, would
respectfully recommend I. B. hunson, Of Fairfax
w. (who several times threatened with per-onal In
jury for voting the Republican ticket at the late cleo
sn) as Doorkeeper to the Patent Office. He is gen
temsn of good character aud will make faithful officer
should he receive said appointment.
Weare respectfully, H., Ten
John b. Brown, Delegate t, Chicago.
L. Pitman, Virginia ector
John Underwood, of 0ccoquan, Va. l--r
L G. P. Cowper, Of Portsmouth, Va.
+ j J. Hainer.
Geo. Rsjs, Virginia Elector a. large. 7
~ Cornelius Lem.
John Wright, Virginia Elec.or.
Walter +. Collins.
J. N Savage. s4Aa
O. E. French.
NC. Munson. lHH
OF the fate of of the above signsrs Underwood
can speak He was shot on the 18Th Of July. 0foth
ers know not-though have given general informa-
ton and sent memorandum 10 headquarters OF their
names, the circumstance 81, found Munson's table
s m and hers that indicated his character aud
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

In the pas, which, 1t Is known the enemy nave aug
in front Of the Notifications Of Arlington. the same
thoy also reports several other matters OF very grave
consequence which it would not just ct this this ae %
prudept to disclose.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

The Paris Sentinel, Of the 18th ns learns that one
hundred families have Left PAducab, KY, since It's iuva
sion by the Hesisns Macy persons from there states,
had aeidy arrived at Pari having Left while the Lia.
colntes were disembkiug from their boats and only
taking such thrgs with them they could conveniently
carry In their hasty flight.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
FROM GEMS RAINS AND PRICES DIVISION.


s.. LOUIS Democrat furnishes the following:
Amessenger from Col Mullgan at Lexington, reports
that Gen. Pieces advance guard reached Warrensburg
Tuesday. aud Clsib, jackson made speech Price
claims TO have II, 900 meu and bis main body Is APP
preaching Lexington. This messenger brings an official
account of skirrish between the rebels and General
Lanes forces dat Fort Bedsoe near Fort Scott Sept
4;h. the substance of which Is as follows;
He says Immediately after leaving Springfield he dis
Matched General Tins 10 clear the counties bordering
Kansas OF the marauiirg bands which had been devass
ting that section Of the country, that he himself ad
v,Sced 10 Rains assistance and their combined force
encountered at Big Dry Wood Creek the forces under
Lane, Montgomery aud Jameson, aud after brisk skin
msh Of an hour and quarter the Federal troops re-
treated aud were pursued by his forces about three
miles.
he states bis loss at killed and 81 wounded and says
thew buried of Lanes men, He concludes By saying
he enemy have continued TO retreat norhwsrd from
Fort Scott which post they have abandoned and ADDS
this relieves me Of the necessity Of pursuing then into
Kansas the soil Of which unwilling to invade, uL-
less her citizens shall provoke to do by commit
ling renewed ourages on the people Of this State In
that event shal only the border, but will lay
their farms apd utterly destroy the cities and towns OF
that STATE"
This correspondent AIDES While til certain that there
have been some skismshes the border it does not
prove that the Rebels have gained any advantage but
on the contrary it would appear tia: they have found
force too strong for the and have given up their plan
Of advancing into Kinsas aud turned upon the weaker
force at Lexington Their design now Is, evidently,
frat TO take Lexington and then bring Claiborne Jack
son here.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
RrssrLvrLLr, Kr., Sept. IL. 1851, =.
Cornterfoits.

The attention Of the public is called to notice BY Mr.
Treasurer Emore of certain Treasury notes which
s:olen and put In circulation. g tr.gf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
A SALUTE IN HONOR OF TIE KENrUcY LEaIs
IlTERE l'..1.

Nrw YoaK, Sept IA "A grand salute Of 81 guns viii
be arsd at o'clock this afternoon 1.-THE Park in honor
OF the HOUSE Of Representatives and the 70 senators Of
the Legislature Of Ksuiscky Who voted for and passed
Joint resolution requesting the Governor 70 call out
the military 10 drive Lsonidss Polk and bis rebel follow
srJ from the State. - = 80 l
THE NEW YORK NEWS SUSPENDED.
The New York Daily News. tbs morning, n lspgthy
ssrd, I'd lsrswsll 70 the public for tns. SN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
Dl.,Gected I'm East Tenn essee.

than this gallant gentleman, 10 whose eloquent efforts
the ssryice Il largely indebted for this efficient corps
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
rn CoRRESPONpRNTs

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, 10 KAig.' .,,...
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Ill 81 Ss desGrd Og, obituary notices eHoee1
80 efgAt Nas charged or "a dtoertisenr EMS
We caanot asder1Se 70 Fst rejected OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

INCIDENTS, RUAORs, sPEcULATToNs, &c.
Our exchanges furnish u, with the following details Of
intellirence:
THE MISSISSIPPI FLoTILLA ARRIVED AT LOUIS
WILLIE.
The Louisville Courier Of the 10th says:
steamboat loaded with cannon musket and men,
landed at our wharf at the foot of Third street Saturday
evening" 1t from Cincinnati and is the Dag boat oil
an extensive feet steamers aud barges Some ten other
steamers towing ten bargss are in the river above
and will reach here in few hours The expedition was
puchaug chain catls and anchors in this city Saturday,
and all things combined to indicate the making OF
bridge across the Ohio Mississippi as formidable as
that on which X.Ies contemplated bis marvellous deeds
Some of the boats are loaded with men, some with CAT
non and some with chain cable. Ia addition to those
barges, some thirty or forty bsrgss went through the
canal Saturday. 90 that the whole Of the bages must
number 15oquite enough to bridge the Ohio, or to DO
sunk in the Mississippi.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
THE " CHRISTIAN OBSERVER y

This we-snown religious weekly, the publication OF
which was lately suppressed in Philadelphia. by law
les. and despotc edO from Washington has been rans
rrod to this CITY where the frs. issue Of ts reappear
spce was made yesterday The Observer suppressed
in Philadelphia for other than that s editors
had the courage to advocate peace and the concession
of its independence to the South and dared to speak
the truth of the usurpaion at Washington.
Impeed by sympathy not LEES than driven by tyranny,
to our midst, We trust this able publication will receive
here the fostering Of people who know what is
due to the victims Of wrong, and how TO respect man.
hood, intellect and virtue.
Tae following remarks Of the editor appropriately in.
troduce the publication of his paper in this city:
To TIE PArRoss or TIE CHRISTIAN OBSERVER AND TIE
PuRLc The Christian Observer very gratefully acknor
Sges the faterna courtssies extended its senior ed
tor on his late arr,t in this city, and bears 10 its friends
and patrons and the pablo Of the Confederate States
bis cordial saluta.ions After mouths OF slerce occa-
soped by the susoer sion Of the United STATES mails,
o)rds him great pleasure 10 greet them again on the
ground he occupied here more than twenty years since
invoking in their behalf grace, mercy and peace from
the Author of all good Here, in connection with the
associate editor he resumes the publication OF this pa
per- devotng il principally 70 the dusion OF religious
intelligence the propog luon Ct Divine truth, ry which
God il glor ID and 70 the interests OF the church and
community for which il is his privilege to labor As bis
principles and course editor have been known TO
thousands In the Confederate States for than thirty
wears be brings no letters Of commendaon but comes
IN compliance with the wishes OF many brethren OF the
United SYNOD 10 resume his work on this ground conse
Grated to freedom devotng to 1t his past as
journalist and whatever tslsnt God has given him
hoppg with the aid OF brethren here, to send forth
weekly herald which will be welcomed as acceptable
yisant in the haowed circles Of many Christian homes
in every part of the South.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
LINCOLN DIRECTING TO FaENoNTS PRocLANA
TION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE President transmitted
letter TO General Fremont the IL inst, on the sub
isct of Fremunts recent proclamation. He says: "As
Stunning that you, being on the ground, could better
Judge the necessities Of your position than could at
this distance on seeing your proclamation Of the 3Oh
of Angus perceive several objections to IL. the par
tcusr objection being the cliuse relative to the coz
6.cston of properly aud the liberation Of slaves 1t 10
obecopabls on account Of its nonconiormy 10 the act
ofCongress On the 9Th Of August lst wrote you eI'
pressing wish that that clause should be nodhed,
Your answer expressed preference that should make
en- open order for the modification, which cheeriuly DO
It's therefore, ordered that the said clause be mod
lad held and construed conform to and not transcend
the provisions in the &C; Of Congress- entitled an act to
copfscste property used for nsurrectonGry PURPOSES
and that said act DO published at length, with this order
A. LINCOLN"
disps.ch has been received at the Navy Department
from Commander Rowan, OF the steamer Pawnee, at
H,eras Inlet giving the particulars OF the capture OF
the prize schooner Susan Jane, with valuable cargo
She entered Hattea Inlet supposing it 20 be sill 10 pos
so. of the Confederate States. She has been sent to
Philadelphia 10 charge of Lieut.. Crosby. TDs is the
third vessel captured since the taking OF the forts here
There was heavy firing at Chain Bridge this morning
supposed 10 have been artillery practice.
At ten o'clock this morning, the Rebels moved IN force
TO Balls Cross Roads burning the houses there used oy
our pckets who fell back, unable to resist the over
whelmpg numbers -Four Of our piokets were captured
There we're few discharges of muskety on each side,
and two Of the massachusetts, 9th were wounded.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20
FROM MISSOURI.

sr. LOUIS, Sept "a h.-Advices from North Missouri
s,ate that since the withdrawal OF the Federal forces
from St. Joseph the Secsssonsts OF that region are arm
ing again. Some 2 900 are concentrated 10 Andrew
county under Major Poer, and about the same number
of Unonists composed Of h'sourans and Iowans, uu-
der Colones Croner and Andrews are stationed In tue
the same region and both ara preparing for battle,
which IL shortly expected.
Tom Harris with 900 men, crossed the Missouri ri
var at Artiep crook on Tuesday last bound for Prices
army. Six hundred Secessioniss undir Col Hull, we're
marchng towards Glasgow "wednesday, TO cross he
river ard Join Martin Green The Rebel camp at Dock
creek in Monroe county, broken up by the federas
on Sunday last and 1t Ia reported that 300 Rebels were
ciptursd Another Rebel camp was broken up atspenoe
burg Parke county, Monday, aud sixteen prisoners
we're taken. -,
J,yyxRsoS Crrr, No., Sept. IA special to the r..
publican says tie steamer Sioux City, just arrived non
above there brngs the intelligence that the light at
Boouvie yesterday uorning, terminated in complete
victory TO the Home Guards, under Asjar Epptrtorm,
who held the intrenchmen;s. The Rebels, 900 srorg
were driven back, and we're in the ntiyhoorhooo OF
Boonville when the Sioux City pissed The Guards lot
one killed and four wounded. The Rebels lost Twelve
killed aud thirty wounded Among the killed were Vol.
Brovn and Cant. Brown. small detachment OF fede'
raj troops on the Sioux City had an engagement WIN
Green's forces at Glasgow, Of half an hours duraton
when battery Of three guns opened on the boat and
they returned without ioss
HANNIBAL, No., Sept l2.-The following appears oy
messenger this morning: All We hear confirms the pre-
yious reports that the secessions have full possession
Of St. Joseph and doing pretty much as they please
in that city 1t Il reported that they have taken eonto
of the municipal affairs Of the corporation, preventing
err,ss and ngress Of both goods and travel They have
also levied heavy contributions on several stores taking
jast what they want From all we can learn the Union
men and their property in ST. Joseph and the surround
ing country are completely in the hands Of the Ieoei
aud demand the immediate Interpolation oil the fsasra
arms 10 save them from annhilstion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-20

this port from the surrender Of the battery at
Haterls Inlet. The Raleigh Standard has just nov and
well said that Il fought not to have been surrendered
s,d that eff General Gvynn had been there would not
have been" The circumstances under which Il knocked
under strongly tell In view Of fact will state, that
the troop, which were there did right to surreIds they
ought not to have been 50 unsupported TO have been
driven to the deporabs necessity, and would not have
been II General Gywnhs recommendation urged to the
extent of .s one me) aun,ng the State authorities
had been complied With. A carly Is the s0h Of June
last and repeatedly Afterwards, he proposed that tie
som dsfences at Hatetas and two other POTTS. should
be supported BY aying srtllery-sour and two L.
Founders, and cavalry equipt With such supports to
Ii. battery Of heavy guns, 1t will scarcely bssupposed
that sl5 Yankees could have slept all night and walked
IA the morning within 100 yards, or Eve nils Of bat.
s,y in position and constructed TO protect inlet
Is would seem that ought not to have been supposed
By any one that an island ave miles, much less one
thirty miles long could be protected BY battery,
las Il vas supported q Indicated extended ct suit
able intervals within the range OF the guns over the n
tnmediats space the whole length Of the hllnd Tho
would have been immensely more costly than the aJirg
artillery Win cavalry.
Il viii be uster hessrs. Eiitors that the public sh
infer hov vsR General G~ynn acquitted himsef Of his
duty, from the Report Of Captain g. W. Gusts Lee,
sous account Of which you gave Ia hts ISSUE, in the
light Of tbs fact have stated that General Gsynn de-
ssustsd in bis reports. and urged upon the acceptance
Of the State suthoriies the supports above specified,
which we're never supplied.
That urjushed surrender Of Hsttsrss occurred sser
General Gwysns conuission had bsss rAssd By Tie
snsir u he ssass sopl "by ns;~ssts, 70 the Con
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-10

BsookLYN ACADEMY Music" Linda = was announc-
ed at this house for night but owing to the illness OF
Ferri the Sonnam buan substituted for 1t. Miss
Kellogg did achieve the success In the role Of
Amina which she in Rigoletto and in Linda. Her
performance nevertheless marked by the same in
teigence and careful execution that distinguished her
other Throus bout the whole Of the first act and
particularly the opening aria, she sang admirably,
but trying Of the opera her voice did
not always sustain ITSELF In the upper notes 1t was pure
and mpahetc but it occasionally showed evidences or
feebcness in the lower register. This was compen-
stated for by her execution Of the foe passages
"Ah non credea mirarti' and Of the ''Ah non gunge
uman pensero" the last act which all that could
be desired. Brignos Evno is so well known that II Is
hardly necessary for to crtcise It, He was in excel
lent voice. and sung beautiful music Of his part with
gresJ feeling and expression. Susini acquitted himself
: -" role of Rudoipho; but we own that II Is
cro,. "aar this tine singer. On
cIedltaoiy IA -. y
not oDe IN which desire 10 . a.
'po "nole the Opera went of very success u.
on thursday la Juive' and on Saturday "koses A.
Egypt will be given at this house
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-10
THE FAMILY HE L D

Approaching Civil War-Departure Of
Steam Transports with Troops and Mu-
nftions Of War-Their DesIinatiOn-Ac-
tive Preparations for the COntest-En-
tense Excitement Mt Charies,on-FOrt
sumter 10 be Reinforced Forthwith
The Latest News-HIaI ksts, sSc., &c.
The FANNY HERALD, in its edition OF to-day (Wednes,
ca!) with other interesting matter, will contain-A full
Of the fitting out loading and departure Of the
Steam Transports with Troops, Stores and Munitions Of
War for the South The Naval and Military Preparations
OF the FEEDER al Government the Arrangements of the
Confederate States TO Repel Attack Highly Important De
spaches from Washington CITY, show ing the Policy of the
Adnnist alton in regard to the Seeded States Fort
srmter to be Reinforced Forthwith and Major Anderson
Ordered to Open his Batteries the Secesionss in the
Event of the Relieving Vessels being Fired into Letters
from Correspondents in Savannah, Charleston, New Or
'"""e Montgomery and Richmond, Msp Of Pensacola Har
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-10


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two ehb,eu and nurse MISS Paterson Miss Huntington Me-
and Mack and Mrs Rae. Mr. Toe, Banoche, Geo
Bor.hw'eS bulge, n srnons, pr Adleoerg Buchan
an Mr. lsRuibcl Kirkpatrick, Mr. Hodekins, MT: Gross
field Mr. aissins and nephew MT Bertrand, smith,
Dl~orth. Il eoude Miss Button, smith Mr. Benzon,
Chapman sir Johnston Bart HIS Excelency Wsd MT
BlaHcs "A de In Col Eiuly A; Mrs and Miss
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