Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-29

Washington despatch in the Tribune says The
War Department pushing the organization of colored
troops vigorously. The successes of forces We
have given a fresh impetus to enlistment among the
blacks and by autumn il is estimated that at least l00
600 negroes will be 10 in the Valley of the Mssis
sppi Il has been decided to raise four colored reg-
ments in this District. The first is complete, and the
second rapidly approaching completion.
It is reported by the members Of the 69th rsh that
the regiment in passing through Baltimore the way
home Kissed by Of the scessonists of Balti-
more from the windows Of their licences There were
however, no public demons rations and the Of the
69h declined notice the cowsrdly manifestations of
the traitors, who we're principally females.
information was received at Cairo on Saturday after
noon that force of rebels, 800 400 strong, would
encamp ttat night OF poat three miles from REM,
intending attack Camp Davs, strong stockade fort
six miles south of Corinth, next morning, they being
under the impression thai the garrison nearly all
| aSav upon a scout in Alabama detachment of the
9Th Illinois aud the Sd battalion of the 9th Ohio cavalry
we're Immediately sent forward, who completely sur
priSed aud captured the whole force.
A Union State Convention has bee n called at Syra-
cue, New York, September ID All persons who ere in
favor of the Union, Internationally sustaining the AID
minsraton in vigorous prosecution Of the until
the rebellion is naly suppressed, and Of maintaining
public order and the enforcement of the laws, re-
quesed meet on the call of the Union Commit in
their respective localities and choose three delegates to
| attend.
The Forrest divorce case was indirectly up again on
the 23d in the New York Superior Court. Mrs. For.
rest claims balance of $3.50 due her and unpaid.
The Court ordered that the Trust COmoany hodig the
mortgage gwen 10 Mr.. Forrest by the Society Of St.
Vincent de Paul. shalt deduct the amount from accrung
interest, and pay it over to Mrs Forrest.
The Boston Traveller stat that the Connecticut Rv
er Railroad bridge, over Deer6ed river, mile south
from Greenfield village, bur ed and nearly des-
troyed by mob last Friday night The bridge was a
thoroughly built structure and some weeks eapie
before it can be rebuilt.
The Boston Herald saws that since the draft there
large numbers OF from the Csnsdas have arrived in
that city with the intention to offer themselves sub
stues. The number is stated TO be much larger thar
that Of the persons who have been drafted and vic
have run away TO the Provinces to escape the ltary
| service for which they we're drawu.
letter written on board the N.han monitor, after
the fight with Fort Wagner, states that she carries the
marks Of hundred shot, and that her smoke stack IL
completely rddled; still she good as new, and had
BEEN ordered to Warsaw Sound TO attend rebel roI
clad which it reported on her way down from
Savannah.
The Common Council of Philade phia have rejected
the bill sppropriarg $500 900 10 pay exemption fol
drafted men. The vote stood-lS Democrats for the
bill and Is Republicans aud four Democrats againft it.
bill subsequently passed approprang ST. 000 900 for
the relief of the families OF the drafted men.
A Western paper says that Sunset Cox. Member oil
Congress from the Columbus Dstrict, aud of the
leading Democrats of Ohio, has admitted that Brough
would beat Valandgha6 10000 votes in the State
of Ohio.
The recent expedition o. Admiral Lee up the Jane,
River not intended TO attack Fort Darling any
Other place. It simply reconnaissance, the obi ct
of which being attained Admiral Lee returned with bis
guuboats.
The Los Angeles Star of the llth says Viewers
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returned reporting the discovery Of imsnse aurer
region.
The Golden Orb, just published at Lettson, Idaho,
says gold has been discovered in Stevens County.
the 49h parallel in such quantities that new excitement
for northern mines may be looked for shortly.
Major McCook, father of Maj Gen. McCook, died at
Pomeroy, Ohio en- Tuesday from the effects of wound
received in erg cement at Bufiugton Island.