New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-17
FURTHER FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA
Editorial Correspondence OF The MheelIng Pre's.
CHARLEsroy. KAnswha Co, Va, Oct. g 10

Editorial Correspondence Of The " heellng Pres.
CHARLEsroS, KAnswhs Co., Va, Oct. g. 1861.
We have today learned that Cox and Rosecrans
have united al tie Hawks Nest, sti further west
than the points named III my hast letter. Also the
very ar, eeab intelligence, that Virginia company
of Infantry has been surrounded at Hurricane Bridge,
Putnam County, only twenty odd miles from tlis
plnce by detachment of Rebel cavalry, vaIiously
Estimated at 500 go, and sOO aud m appeal 10 Col.
Guthrie for Rs,stnce, which cannot be responded 10
by him. he having 10 forces 10 spare bo force bay.
ing been DOW reduced by necessary service elre-
where TO only 500 IL the aforesaid ohivarous hore.
men make descent upon Charlestun, the subscriber
nav ere long be learning the srt aud mystery OF
tobacco-pulling, and " viewing the aDdscare DER -
AT Richmond, from some prson window. Heaven
fore end.
socety Of ladies arrived here from Point Pleasant,
who IRE surpored to have beer engaged In sking
cutbes for rehel soldiery. We trust there will be
no more cases Of perjury 20 record here.
The bridge, the damage TO which have chTon-
ic d. is SONS 50 feet above the river, and the water
poured over the flooring Of il several feet 10 depth
Betokeuing clouds now portend another rain here
and the good folk. OF this burg expect another food
We trust the clerk OF the weather has no such mis-
hans in store for them; for, ii il should come upon
them again low, condition will certainly be re-
duced very nearly to starvation.
In our letter Of this forming referring 10 the ZEN
restricted TO the humber Of dozen. ibis was 10.
tended 10 include those WHO have ever been loyal
among those who rank themselves az the afisoerscy
of the town. Bat further investigation has elected
the fact that among the masses OF the PEOPLE Uuion
men are largely in the majority. Many Of these
were compelled 10 fee when Vice was b-'e, aud he
IMPRESSED all the remainder Of The population that he
wanted. except those who could contribute OF their
rnsans ana stores to his wants. lie also carried oil
all the prOyisiOns and hones be wanted, seizing
eyerythiI g by force. con
mr. 500 men here and Cox never more than $500
men in his command. But, by continual movements
OF ,msll detachuenis, preserving guard over Tho
the town ard over various places near their campo
ma ven as by scouting expeditions, they have Kept
crreu, the rimor that they had always from l2,OOO
to - 600 men.
Had Rosecrans been properly re-cnforced, he
yould ere THE, have pressed upon the enemy by
nossession Of the Virgui. and Tennessee Railroad,
aud threatening Of Richmond by that route, that the
rebel army at Washington would have been cUm-
Ielled to retire. However, we are confident That
Ills matter il now determined upon, and that IN
short time Rcsecrans viii be very largely Te-en-
forced.
Col. Guthrie has, by his resolute yet humane con-
dnct secured the respect OF all the people, aud blr
efforts to be rem owed from this poet, and 70 JOIN his
regiment THE let Kentucky IN the held, have been
tely oppOeed by urgent Temonstunces 10 head
ouattsr.. Soon after Vie left here, Col Guthrie
restored order in Chnr son and vicinity, and ousi-
ness yiyed Those who had feared the presence Of
the Union troOis would be- accompanied Win nav
ages similar 10 those committed by Nises forces
were astouished ut the quiet and discipline when
pteyailed nud business AID sotial intercourse I'M
proved and prospefed until the Hood came.
On Tbursdny last "A conn Auy OF the First Kentucky
Regiment, commanded by Capt. Wheeler, wtich had
been continually ia service Tor long Iime, came
into Chsrleston Bf er a long tramp, aud several OF
n "a exc allowed
Guthrie had taken pains TO prevent the sale Of whs
Nv but the soldiers were king for it everywhere,
and coming TO the establishment VI German butcher
aud seller Of lager beer, got into a woidy quarrel
with hiIn in the street in font Of bis house, in
which Lis soh-n.law mingled ard one Of bis brother
was engaged therein. The son-in-law went up into
the house aud fired at Of the soldiers, who was
one OF three brothers named Terrill 10 Capt. Wheel
ers cOmpsny, and shot him. Ierrill died from the
effects of Il wound almost instantly the ball having
entered the back of Lis neck The soldiers gave heiI
attention to the body Of their comrade and prepared
10 lake il 10 camp Ind the citizens arrested the Ger
man and took him 10 the Office Of Col. Guthrie al the
Kanawha House. Col Guthrie being kept up moaI
OF the night was lying abed in his room, mp stairs
AZ the time shortly alter noon. lie was quicAly
aroused, and went to bis Office below, where
he encountered the comrsdes Of Terrill
with bis body, demanding porsession Of the
murderer He ordered them 20 70 20 camp, and b.
would see that justice should be done In the IN alter
I
Gintcly sent the murderer, who was Seeeosionist
10 lail lie then started for the camp knowing tta,
the evaporation Of the at the killing OF Ierri
" DO was an excellent soldier and O great fayorte
wonld know no bounds. On the way thither hemei
Cart. Wheeler, one Of bis Lieutenants and squad
Of Twelve men, going IN determined pursuit Of the
murderer. Having, by great resolution and urgent
appeals, succeeded in qgieiDg them for the time
being he continued on toward the camp ground
bat, before reaching there, he was met by my men
we'll armed and provided with matches, determined
Lot only 10 take and shoot the murderer but also tC
bum the town. The Colonel formed them into line
and be and Major Cahill and Capt. Wheeler, will
Tears lameniiDg the terrible outrage, nodfetsed ID,
men, appealing 20 them az American citizens aud vol
uuteers who had eyineed 30 much honor Rnd man
illness in the defense of the Government against
the rebels, not TO inaugurate mob law
but 10 await q trial, and test the Colonel
promise 10 them that lnstice should be done AMI
Inc sentence of the Court DO rigidly eKecutet
The brothers of the murdered man asked tie priyi
Dege Of being permitted TO shoot the murderer. TN
Colonel told them, ii found guilty, the mureerel
should be hang, and the retired to the camp II
VoOd order. The same evening, many Of the oitl
zepe fearing the destruction OF tho town, urged Col
G. 10 have the murderer executed. The next morn
ipg "a court was held III due FORM the jury found
verdict of guilty, the prisoner confessed ms Bmlt
and at o'clOck after be had made confession 4
the Chaplain who attended Inn, the prisoner wal
hung. Terrills company LEFT to join the command
of Col Tyler, at Gauey, whtre they now are, VIII
the remainder OF the LIT Kentucky regiment, an
order has held complete sway here since.
Since the food, there has been free ard unre
strained intercourse throughout the town and Will
tho surrounding county, until the arrival OF th
Court. Then a guard was PUT on oil around tn
town, and all wishing 10 leave town were required