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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-23
LATEST F0sEtGH DETAsls.
American Affairs ia Engiaad- yi5srs Of The
Nar--fhe .FeIirth of guiy--Greas National
Enferta;an.eas In Germany, sc.

We make saulp additional extracts froIa orr Etg
lieh files of tte 5b, IL the Perfia. THEY desote
1aueh space . AJeerseaa aaSssits s,ld ...er fofe
peeaiJ sfsl q lee London 1''aes, issiy no mca9s
friendly - the United States:
Tlfr AHG IcAS WAR.
The Lsnjo1 3ssaea publishes q letter Geaa sfg. Es-
nuns to1teg tbe Chairman 81 iao MaGesqs$er Cham
btf CT goaaIgsgce tho subject ii tee cotton
he naIton, he says wants cottou.s Fonr lnioHs
d3pent npan iis supply 6lr thc very neeesssrie4 of
iiie. and Ia4iioas u.3ra VIII suffr who bitlIsfto.eo
pended upoithe esresitaiio4 oi iao'aDiY &taAI90o0
annfieiy now being taaea ont 81 elrcalAtiqu. The
gyenls III. s..lle. aateriei'y, the taSaiiun maAt
i3a Increased, where it be bor5e, % inee ilie
expenditure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-23

Oug Southern exchanges farnifa senae Items Of
ipteeest. Tbc Tankes5 b the vicinity og Mampis
frc isitatins the b&s.sties Of their brethren osse
where. The Greaaaa <5fsa) .:gara! relates he
foilovin cases Of cruelty;
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
Correspondence.
(For the ChieE)
RiOus Re1ectl0ns, and T'hinGA

Pi0us Re1ectl0ns, and ThinGs.
ST. JosrrH, Mo-, Sept IL, 1862.
EpIroR CHIEr:-I have been wondering, all
day, if this is not the Millennium in st. Joe; and
after having scraped together all the Scripture
proof, or at least all that my memory retains
from my youthful reading. have come to the
conclusion that it is. Matters are not yet in
complete working order, bat am convinced
that they soon will be. The Devil is not yet
chained, but Gen. Loan and his militia are af-
ter him with sharp stick. The old gentleman
is some" on a straight march, but the Gene
raj is death on flank movement, and hard to
beat in strategy. As to his being taken and
chained, in accordance with Scriptural regula-
tions, no one entertains . doubt; and the only
point upon which the people are in the least
exercised is, that after his Satanic Majesty is
captured, the Genera! will release him upon the
application of some Of his (the Devil's) friends,
upon his taking the oath and giving security
for his future good behaviour. His Majesty
may not like to take the prescribed obligation,
but may be induced to do 50 BY his friends, as
many of them have tested its salutary influence;
and as for security, Why he can give chattel
mortgage on ninety nine out of every hundred
Secessionists in the North West. But his Ma
jesty may take another turn on the General,
and that is, by applying for British protection,
q u jim Foster. But those who are most "a.
miliar with his history, reject the proposition
with scorn, and, though they admit that he is an
arch-rebel, declare that he will never degrade
himself to the extent of seeking foreign protec-
ton, but would rely solely upon the Confeder.
ate States for assistance. Should the question
assume greater importance, you shall be duly
notified, and you shall receive the earliest in
formation of the success or failure of the Gene
RAILS expedition. through the medium of the
"Corporal;' and should an engagement take
place, you shall have q charcoal likeness Of ev-
cry man engaged, with a recommendation for
his promotion.
The old wheelhorse, Bob Stewart, gave the
traitors "6ts" last night, at the Market Square.
He claims it as his mission to warn them Of the
wrath to come. His expressions are not al
ways of the choicest kind, but he never fails in
making forcible application of them.
James or Unicorn Foster (there is very little
lion about him now is here. He is striving
hard to convince the public that he is a Simon
Pure Union man; and in my opinion, he is just
as hsnest as large number within cannon
range of his former residence, who are daily
airing their Union sentiments upon the street
corners.
The 25th Missouri had been expected here
for several days, but information was received
yesterday that it had been ordered to Pilot
Knob. If there is job Of fighting to be done,
you may rely upon it, that if the old 25th is
weighed in the balance, il will not be found
wanting. Yours,
BOB O'LINCOLN,
9th Corporal Company GO"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
The Battle OF Charlest0n-Rebels Sc.
verely Handled.

GALLIpoLIs, Sept. 15.-We are yet
without particulars of the late battle at
Charleston. All accounts however agree
that the enemy were severely handled and
repulsed with great slaughter.
Col. Lightburn gave the citizens Of
Charleston one hours notice in which to
leave the town. Refugees say our troops
marched through the streets of Charleston.
going towards Elk river in admirable or
der, with bands playing, and formed their
line of battle Is il on dress parade. This
place is full of refugees and contrabands
who came down the Kanawhs in boats
from every direction, most of whom are
in destitute circumstances. Col. Light
burn took the Ripley road, going to-
wards Ravenswood, on the Ohio river.
where he arrived this evening. bringing
his trains through 10 safety. Steamers
have been sent to his assistance. Our
loss is yet unknown.
The 47th Ohio. 9th Virgins. and one
company Of the % Virginis cavalry. who
were cut OF at Summesville. succeeded
in joining Col. Lightburn. and were in
the fight at Charleston. There are 500
sick and wounded soldiers at this place.
they having been sent here from Charles
ton before the fight took place. The
churches, school houses and Court House
are full. The enemy is supposed to be
moving slowly down the Kanawha.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
LATEST FROM THE ARMY.
of the Great Battle of
Tuesday.
$4,000 Rebel Prisoners Captured.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. l8.
A special dispatch datei Hagerstown.
yesterday, to the Press, says Of the fight
OIL Tuesday:
The battle ragged with great spirit; the
firing on either siie was very heavy until
towards sundown. when the rebels were
hanked by Hooker and Porter and severe
ly punished. Their FIRE became desultory.
and it was evident their ammunition was
giving out. This mornios the battle was
commenced by the rebels with renewd
vigor.
They acted as if they had been rein
forced anil furnished with fresh ammuni
ton. The battle lasted until 8 o'clock
this afternoon. when the rebels retreated,
leaving Longstreet and the remnant of his
division in our hands a. prisoners.
The entire rebel army will be captured
or killed. There was no chance left for
them to cross the Potomac. a. the river is
rising and our troops are pushing them
continually. and sending prisoners to the
rear.
II IS UcpOttcu ucdc tuhs u1uc8 IC-tuoCtcu
his Bull Ron scene at Harper's Ferry,
which was surrender to the rebels in .
shameful manner.
Six batteries Of artillery belonging to
Longs:reet's division were captured yes
terday and to-day.
1t is said we have taken nearly Is. 900
prisoners since Sunday. Stonewall Jack
sons army is with Lee, and with other
distinguished officers will be forced to
surrender within . day or two at the
farthest.
Our immense army is in motion, and
our Generals are certain of ultimate and
decisive success.
Stores for our army are coming by the
way Of Harrisburg and Baltimore.
Burnside has retaken possession of
Harper's Ferry. and is advancing on .
special mission with his corps.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

~ We just learn that George A.
Crawford has peremptorily declined the
nomination for Secretary Of State; that
he abused the members of the Conven-
tion. in consequence of which the Central
Committee sent for him, hanled him over
the Goals. gave him his walking papers.
and will select another candidate and
that the Crawford delegates all left To-
peka disgusted with him. We didn't
fancy the idea Of placing him on the tick
ct, in the first place; and his conduct but
confirms US in the opinion heretofore ex-
pressed. that he is small potatoes. few in
the hill. and badly affected with the rot.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
From HcClsllsn's Army.

Complete Victory for the National Arms
The Euemy Cross the Potomac-M
CleIIan Furnishes Them Severeiy|o
Pleasant0n cuts OF their Ammeait.oIr
and Supplies, and takes NemDS1 ".
Pr,soners-Geueral Mcclellan 20 Cross
the Potonac-General Durnside AZ
ready ayAcross-St0newallJ Jackson Cone
duets the Rout, etc.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. l9-Midnight.
Forney's Press has inst received high
ly interesting intelligence from McCiel-
lan's armv. up to noon to-day. which the
elitor kindly furnishes to the Associated
Press. The substance Of its special cor
respondence is briefly ~ follows:
Early last night The enemy commenced
crossing Shepar,lstown bridge. and at
two fords above anil below It. During
the night Mcclellan advanced a battery
and shelled them from the surrounding
hills.
The dead and wonnled found this NOR
ming evinced tho ability Of our signal Of
ficers in directing the firing Of onr guns.
On discovering the movement Of the en-
emy early this morning. Gen. Pleasan-
ton, with two batteries and two regi-
men,s of infantry. advanced through .
gap of high hills and succeeded in cut-
ting off q large amount Of their ammu.
milton and supplies. besides taking small
portion of Grrgg's South Carolina brig
ade. ...-
Pleasanton shelled the enemy with ef-
feet as they passed through tho ravine.
The last seen Of the enemy, they were
flying in the direction Of Winchester, and
it was supposed they would retrest pre-
cipitately on to Richmond.
Onr entire army crossed Antietam creek
this morning. and was between there and
the Potomac, opposite Shrardstown. and
there was every evidence that Mcclellan
wonld cross the river.
The loss of Generals and field officers
in onr army is 50 large as to be unaccount-
able. Rebel deserters represent the loss
Of the enemy's officers eqnally severe.
1t was understood that Burnside cross
ell into Virginia via Harper's Ferry. and
is moving on the enemy. Deserters re-
port that the recent movement of the reb-
ella in escaping into Virginia was rondnc-
tel by Stonewall jackson, the other chief
officers. Lee. Longstreet. &c. being eth
er wounded or too much fa,igned to be
efficient.
They also state that it was believed in
the rebel army thar a force Of Federal
troops have passed through Thoronghfars
Gap and intercepted their advance, and
they supposed the movement was under
the direction of Sigel. Of whom they
stand in great dread.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
New YoKK, Sept. 90.

New YoRK, Sept. 20.
A Washington dispatch states a cavalry re.
connoisance from HeintzeImans headquarters
yesterday morning accomplished one of the
most rapid and brilliant achievements of the
campaign. They went within three miles Of
Thoroushfare Gap. performing the distance
80 miles-in less than 20 hours.
Near Thoroughfare Gap they discovered a
rebel force acting as body guard to Gen. Ewell,
who was in an ambulance badly wounded. be-
ing escorted toward Richmond. Three of the
body guard were captured, to; ether with about
thirty more prisoners-several Of whom were Of
Gcers-and some wagons. Thi report is sent
in by Gen. Birney.
New YORK, Sept. l9.
The Herald's Washington dispatch has the
following:
Information has reached here that the rebele
last night destroyed the new bridge at Harper's
Ferry, and blew up the piers. They destroyed
everything possible to be destroyed at Harper's
Ferry and along the line of the road to Mar
tinsburg. including the splendid bridge known
as the Pillar Bridge.
This morning there remained only small for
ces Of rebels at Bolivar Heights, and one COM
pany at Sandy Hook. The rebels took advan-
tage of the Cessation of hostilities yesterday to
make all necessary arrangements for their re-
treat, their main body crossing the river at the
nearest ford, some accounts state near Harper's
Ferry, and others at Dam No. 4; the latter is
probably their principal crossing. There are
flying runors of an engagement to day, but it
is ascertained the firing proceeded from our fly-
ing artillery attacking the rear guard of the re-
treating rebel army.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
From NIcClcIlan's Army.,

HEBAoUARrERs Army OF THE PoroMAc Satur
day. Sept. 90, A. M.-The rebel army has sue.
ceeded in making its escape from Maryland
They commenced to leave about dusk Thurs.
day evening, and by daylight yesterday nom
ing were oil over except a sma' ! rear guard
They saved all their transportation, and car.
ried off all their wounded, except about three
hundred.
Between three hundred and four hundred
strasglers were taken through the day BY
Pleasanton's cavalry, who took the advance
Nearly every house in Sharpsburg was struck
BY our shell. Two we're burned. The citizen,
who remained escaped injury by stayinsh
their cellars.
The name given to this battle is the Ante
tam.
After our forces occupied the whole field, the
rebel loss was found to be FAR greater, partieg.
larly in killed, than was as first supposed. ful
$500 were found lying on the 6cld, uhilea
large number had been buried the day bs(ors
by their friends.
Their loss in killed and wounded will not
come far from ls, 900 to 10000.
Gen. Clark, of the rebel army, was killed,
and Generals Ripley, Walker and Hayes were
wounded.
The rebels on Thursday night burnt the
railroad bridge and several houses at Harper,
Ferry.
The crtizens of Sandy Hook we're fleeing in
to the country on Thursday night, to escape
being impressed in the rebel service and car.
ried into Virginia.
Large details Of aen we're made this morning
TO bury the remaining dead, which had becsms
offensive.
The troops were in excellent spirits over The
result.
Troops are still visible on the opposite shore
in force. They.have posted large amcunt0f
artillery to prevent our forces from crossing The
river. The officers Of this army are uuarnOd'
in the opinion that Hooker, for his gallantry and
bravery. should be made Brigadier- Generalin
The regular army, made vacant by the dessh'i
Mansneld.
FREDElcx, Nd, Sept. 20.-A gentleman Sho
left Boonsboro, last night says that the 6n's
was between ours and the rebel batteries across
the river, the latter trying TO prevent our puf'
suit at the river bank.
Many conflicting reports were received do
ring the day, Of skirmishiug with the rear-gus''
Of the enemy. Who we're in fight for the P0'0'
mac.
A gentleman who LEFT McClellans headqan
ters before the General started, informs me tA''
1t 4 O'Clock. Burnside had crossed the Poton'"
and was harassing the enemy's rear.
The latest reports received are, that the re0''
we're forced 10 destroy large portion OF 'nsH
Erain. and spike and abandon much Of their "
Eillery, 70 prevent IL falling into oor hands,"
closely were they pursued BY the Union an,
Gen. MeClellan rode out toward the fro0i.
sleven O'Clock, ssd was loudly and en'0','
asteaily eheered BY the troops As be ''
along.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

Coon PLACES TO Sror AT.-In travel
ling to Topeka, it may not be uninterest.
ing to the traveller to know the best stop
ping places on his journey. We have
tried few, and can speak advisedly.
The Massasoit House, at Atchison, has
established reputation as broad as the
country. In Kansas. it is equalled only
BY the Planters House. at Lesvenworth,
and the Eldredge House. at Lawrence.
Tom Murphy knows how to do it; and
knowing how, he does it. -lv
The Cataract House, at Grssshopper
Falls. is . good institution; and John
Beland, the landlord. is as clever q man
as you will find in the State, and knows
how to please the hungry traveller.
C. N. Devine keeps an excellent house.
(the johnson House, we believe it is call.
ed. at Highland. and is ever attentive to
his guests. We have recently had the
pleasure Of partaking Of his hospitality.
and know whereof We speak.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

J0St 6rOunO 1Or COmpA0a1L
A serious matter of complaint has
lately arisen in this and adjoining Coun-
ties. Squads Of soldiers are ranging all
over the country. forcing men into the
army .. the point Of the bayonet or the
muzzle of the revolver. This is done in
order to gil up the companies to the re-
quired standard. which could not be 6ll-
Ell up otherwise. II it he claimed that the
persons so impressed are of Secession
proclivities. we have to reply. that in
many instances this is not the case
Many good Union men and Republicans
have been forced into the army. leaving
families at home who were dependent
upon their labors for support. and leaving
no one to gather their ripening crops.
There has been no draft ordered in Kan
sas. nor will there be any. Government
even had not intended to call upon Kan
sas for Q single man. under the new levy,
until it was solicited to do 40. This i'm.
pressment of soldiers is an outrage upon
the dearest rights of the people. and is
producing merited Indignation. Good
citizens Of the County. who have visited
the camp to protest sgainst the proceed
ing. have been insulted. and driven away
by threats of arrest and Imprisonment
Major Hough. Of Elwood. recently Sher-
iff Of this County. whose loyalty is above
suspicion. went to Atchison. last week. to
obtain the release Of neighbors of his
who had been forced into tho army. leav.
ing large families at home in destitute
circumstances. He was w-beaten and
kept out Of camp BY Lieutenauts and
Corporals: and when at length he did gain
admission, he was threatened with arrest
for discoursging enlistments
We ask, what state of affairs may we
soon expect, and what citizen is secure, il
privates and non-commissioned officers are
allowed to prowl about the country. for
cling men into the service at the point OF
the bayonet Col Leland is recruiting
commissioner for this District /; he GER
tainly knows of the work that is being
carried on and it is his duty to stop
it. If he cannot enforce his authority. it
is poor recommendation for the office in
the regiment to which be aspires. As
Doniphan County has sent over one tbou.
sand men to the war. she onght certainly
to be permitted to retain some Of her 10y
al citizens. We have no pity for Seces-
sionists. and care not how soon they are
taken into the ranks, or compelled to
make their absence visible: but Union
men have some rights which ought to be
respected by Union soldiers. especially
when justice to themselves and their fam
lilies forbids them entering the service.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

~ A call has been issued for q Uni
on State Convention, to meet at Law
renee. on Monday next. As the Repub-
lican nominees are all Union men. there
must be some other motive at the bottom
of this movement. Sore.heads. played
outs, and politicians whose merits have
not received due appreciation, will doubt.
less be the leading spirits. Well. there
is a certain proportion Of votes that the
Republican ticket will receive in any
event; and the moro opposition tickets
there are in the field, the more the anti
Republican force will be divided,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
CAPTURE OF HARPER,s FERRY.
Desperate Resistance Of the Uniou
Forces-Death Of Col. Miles, &c.

BALrnoRE, Sept. 16.-A special to
the American from Frederick says the
combined forces Of Loring and jackson
stormed the works at Harper's Ferry
yesterday morning and captu.ed the po-
sition. Miles is said to have made Q
desperate resistance. Accounts differ;
some say be was wounded after he hoist
ed white flag. other accounts say that
he wss killed or mortally wounded before
the surrender. Our forces were paroled,
Numbering 5000. When the paroled
men left. the enemy were preparing to
blow up thres spans Of the iron bridge.
Reports were circulated in Frederick to.
day that Mcclellan had rstaken Harper's
Ferry, but they were not reliable.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
FTOn LoUiyville.
LOUISVILLE. Sent. l8.

10. LoOIsvILLE, Sept. IL. Z
A multitude Of conflicting rumors 10
specting matters south Of bsrs have pre-
vailed all day. creating considerable ex-
citemsnt. All that can b now said IL,
that Kirby Smith appears to b joining
Bragg. intending to give Busll battle.
Louisville is being formidsbly satrsnch-
ed. and great numbers Of slaves from
loyal aud disloyal masters indiscriminats-
y. have been impressed for thss purposs.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
Dispatch from Gen. Hooker. 3
WATERfowN. Sept. 18.

WATERTOWNs sept. 10.
The following private dispatch from
Gen. Hooker, we are allowed to make
public:
CsxTRsvlLLE. NIL, Sept. 17.-"zo o.
p. Broiaard:-A great battle has been
fought. and Ne were victorious. .
SIT was fought with great violence on
both sides, and tho carnage has been aw.
fol.
Il had the honor to open it yesterday
afternoon, and continued it until ten o.
clock this morning. when was wounded
and compelled to quit the Geld.
Il only regret that l was not permitted
to take part in the operations until they
were concluded, for I had counted on
either capturing their army or driving it
into the Potomac.
my wound has been painful. but not
ono that viii Be likely to lay me up. 1
was shot through the foot.
~. HooKEa, Brigsdier General"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

vGov. Robinson has appointed John
A. Halderman Major General Of the State
Militia. It would be well enough. had
not the Leavenworth Inquirer pufIed him
for the act.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

: ~ R. Mccartney. Of Brown Coun-
ty, the other day left at our office water
melon weighing 30 pounds. But we
guess be missed his calculation, for it
didn't make rs mad bit.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25

= E] The editor of the Oskaloosa In
dependent says none Of our leading Gen
erals are to be trusted. Wonder If he
knows how badly they will feel. when
they hear of it!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
Another Federal victory,

CAIHo, Sept. 0-Gen. Rosecrans's command
moved from Rienzi, yesterday morning. Dur.
ing the afternoon his advance came in contact
with the enemys picksts. Heavy skirmishing
continued until nearly noon, when the enemy
gave way, retreasing southward. As YET We
have but few particulars. Our loss is ssatsd 70
b from -four . i've hundred killed and sounded.
The rebel los is not sscertained. but il is be-
heved 70 be greater than ours. Gen. Little,
formerly Governor Of Mississippi, vas killed,
and Gea- Whitfield wounded and prisoner.
The rebel force is stated to be 1900, under
Phee. The battle took place tuo miles east of
laka. Rosecrans u il pursuit of the euemv.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-25
Additional from the Army of the Pc.
tOmac.

tOm0Cs
HKADouARrHls Amy OF THE PorsnAc,
SATURDAY EVENING, Sept. 20.
The firing heard last evening in the direction
ofWilliamsport, turns out to have been . raid
of Stuart's rebe cavalry.
He crossed the Potomac on Friday night into
Maryland at that point with his cavalry, one
regiment Of infantry, and seventeen pieces Of
artillery. A force sent up 70 drive him baci
arrived near the town in the afternoon. The
firing heard was principally from the rebel
guns.
During the night they recr1ssed into Virginia,
and this morning they had disappeared from the
opposite shore. No one was hurt
The work of burying the dead still continues;
they average about 1000 per day. Tomorrow
will probably finish it,
Maryland flights were yesterday occupied BY
Q Federal fsrce.
The Indications are that the rebels are con.
tinuing their retreat into Virginia, leaving the
line OF the Potomac.