Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-26

ths rebels lad cut The Hirfs spa "k'n W '"' 800
them. -,
1t ia supposed that the rebel force Is strong and that
IL is made up of several detachmens from hapers FER
ry, and is commanded by Gov. Vice
DEPARTURE TROOPS FROM BELLAIR AND Brswoop.
Yesterday morning. the two regiments OF ONO voiun-
teers, stationed at Benwood and Beair received
ing orders The troops drilling at the time, but 10
little while they had gathered their traps together ana
were soon aboard the boats.
NcTED sEcEssIcsIsr CAPTURED.
Yesterday, about three o'clock, Sax pckets from 1Is-
ton who had been out into the country BACK OF fn
lppa ran into camp of Secessioniss most unexpect-
edy, and were Immediately surrounded. They fought
their way out without man being hurt although two OF
them had their horses sho; under them. Tbey returned
to Phippa and reported to the camp, and shortly after
large force sent out They came across the camp
and dispersed the Secessonss who fed in every direc
ton. They were pursued and several straggers PICKED
up Among them Ex-Governor Joseph johnson,
who was captured in full regimentas He was brought
into Grafton last night where his arrival created quite
sensation.
PROM GRAFTON.
The Grafton correspondent of the Inteigencer writes
under date of the 18Th, as follows;
"Al is excitement to-day in and about headquarters
Capt Thmbe's company yesterday proceeded to Evans
VILE for the purpose Of nercepting the Southern mall
and have not yet been heard from. Messengers from
Phppa this morning report thet picket from Colonel
seadrnan'e regiment fred upon by Secession COM
ocved some four bullets Of which took effect in the
breast, causing. however, only very slight wound
Especial Despatch to the Cincinnati Gazet;el
GRAFTON June 20.
I came back from Philippa this evening Commun-
cation is beginning TO be threatened between Grafton
and Phippa. Mounted parties sent out last and Tues.
day nights to engage the enemys pickets we're fired
upon Tuesday night by an ambuscade OF the enemy,
which Instantly retrestod Last night large parry
drove in the pickes and then sent forward EISpeeker
Gordon late private in the OH Indiana regiment now
MeIor in the United States army, aud Horace BELL,
hoping TO draw out the enemy These men, altogether
unsupported rode up until the enemys camp sentres
fred. They returned the fire.
After large number Of shots were exchanged, which
the darkness kept from being effective, they challenged
the enemy GU, and perfect war of words en-
sued The enemI COULDN'T be cyaAed Out. The party
found the grave OF Martin Of the fourteenth Ohio reg
ment-Hho shot two days ago while scouting-aud
made arrangement TO bring the body 10 tonight
Another scout OF the Sixteenth Ohio regiment was shot
yesterday The body Wa seen to We inside OF the rebels
peke.s.
Griffin who was thought killed at the same time with
Martin has returned He had clen from his horse but
managed 10 escape. Skpking rehels are firing on our
soldiers and especially the soouts constantly. Only
two however, are known to have been killed as yet.
Our forces impatient for permission to retaate on
the rebels who fire from the bushes without calling for
halt or making any attempt to capture.
the enemy's pckets At their advanced camp Ber
lnston Is miss from pbippa, he five pieces of ar
tiery and is conidenttp iorce is ot 100. He
learned they expected FIVE regimeht5-two OF South
Carolnsus two OF Tennesseans aud one of Yrginians
under Wis tocsg.
The rebels still In force at Beverly, huttonvllle,
and Cheat Mountain Gap.
Our position at Phllippa is sp'enddly fortified An
atact on one side the other must come soon. Oar
troops can hardly De held DacR. Oap Renham, OF the
Engineer Corps Ia In command ci the Eighth and Tenth
Indiana Regiments.
IL is expected that tonight Geographic communication
with Cumberland will be opened again. Nothing further
il known about the loss either eide at the burning OF
the p.ed ont bridge TIE rebels there supposed they
had relieved E0mDey.
Tue positions Of The lcuaves at Cumberland Is thought
to be extremely hazardous.
Rebel scouts are found within ten miles Of our lines
here On tie rced IN Cumberland. This is thought 10
indicate considerable force Ia that direction g be nsa7.
Hines Of Indianapolis has been appointed aid to Gen.
Morris, vice Col. Hascal.
GEN. MCCLELLAN.
MARIETTA, Oslo, June 4l-General Mcclellan Is now
here. IL il understood that ne ia a5o. TO clear the Sc
cesgion troops not only out of the Kauawhs Valley, but
from wherever they now in Western Virginia.
FROM WHEELING.
WHEELING June 20 The morning session was occu-
pied in 1nlg the leclaFag,c+ ire roll was sailed by
counties Zach member forward 10 the Secrearys
desk and signed tie parchment
IL the afternoon, Frank Ii Pierpont was unanimously
elected Governor and Daniel Palaby, Of Marion county,
Lieut.. Governor
Messrs Lonb Paxton, VanH iuke, Harrison and Lasor
form the Governors council.
The election OF Attorney General is postponed until
Sstlri-y.
The Governor Was formally insugursted this af'eT-
noon taking in addition the usual oath, one of srin-
gent opposition TO the urpers ~ Richmond. He then
delivered address to the members Of the Convention,
urging vigorous prosecution VI the york Of redeemng
the STATE from the hands Of tie Isbels
message from Gov. PieFUont fsYoring strong mill
tia organization, is expected in day or two.
Tonight the city is in bs.a Of excitement; fire.
works bells ringing, cannon fling &o. Everybody IL
rejoicing.
No reliable details are received yet concerning the
burning of ha bridge Piedmont. 1t is notthOugbt
here that tie seoe's maze gathered ia numbers.
Mai zen. Mcclellan to-day assumes command Of Che
Yves ern virginia forces He expects to have II. 600
n.u in the II before Saturday light
MORE ABOUT TIE FIGHT AT BOONVlLLE, HIS
y0CtL
The Ierphis appeal q the sad says;
Up to this tine no definite Information has been re-
ceyed in regard to tie battle which took place last
Monday and Tuesdsy at Boonvile, Missouri. The 81.
Louis Democrat and the Republican Of tie l9h, pub
h information which they received from third parties
of their own partissps of the defeat Ct the State troops
with loss of three hundred killed. six hundred prison
ers and fifteen hundred stand Of taken. The State