Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-27
PROM THE UNITED STATES.
THE DEFEAT OF MORGAN IN OHIO HE IS STILL ON THE
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We indt bted to Judge 0uld for file Of late
Northern papers to Friday, "a inst inclusive. They
unusually barren of news the most interesting items
relating to the unfortunate dcnouement Of General Nor
CANS expedition into Indiana and Ohio. Teegrsm'
dated Cincinnati 2ls confirm the previous account Of
his defeat in Ohio large number of his troops not
previously captured, surrendered Monday. General
Morgan made his escape with small squad. All the
prisoners numbering about $500, vere expected in
Cincinnati on Tuesday.
later telegram represented that Morgan closely
pursued. He had changed bis course and, passing
through Athens and Morgan cOuuties supposed to
be making for the upper waters Of the Ohio above gun
boat navigation with the intention Of crossing into Vr
gina. 1t is predicted that such measures have been
taken to intercept him will certainly result in his
capture
despatch from Cincinnati, of the 2sd, says:
Morgan crossed the Muikipgum river at Eaglesr ort,
Is miles below Zanesvle at 10 o'clock this morning
Scouts report his force 900 strong with three pieces
of artillery. Col Lemont seth Ohio snt his regiment
and large number OF militia after him. The atest
reports say the seth fighting the rebels and driving
them up the river toward Zlnesvile Business is sus-
pended at GAINESVILLE, and the citizens turning out
en- WdSS 10 Iesisb morgan prOBTese.
IRON TIE POTOMAC.
The Tribune of the oath in its news summary says:
About 400 Rebel cavalry encamped near Nolsn's
Ferry three miles from Point of Rocks attempted to
the Potomac Wednesday night with the inten-
ton of tearing up the rail, OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad; but their intentions frustrated by band
OF Independent Rangers who drove them from the river
At about three o'clock on Thursday morning, Lees
tire army was in motion and moving rapidly in the di-
rection of Winchester EEell, who had made move
in the drecon Of Cumberland, also fell back aud fol-
lowed Lee. There are parties now at Martinsburg,
but body of cavalry aud some few horsemsn scatter cd
between that place and the Potomac Scouts report
Increased body of cavalry Harpers Ferry, support
ed by two regiments of infantry of which is dressed
in Union uniforms
Our cavalry scouts saw that SO far no signs OF the
Rebels in any TO ce have been discovered between the
Rappahanuock and the Potomac east Of the Blue RIDGE
though their bushwhackers scouting and proving
around in all directions, in small squads, evidently 10
prevent any person from getting in,o lines Who by
any possible chance, might bring valuable information
either from the direction IOf Cupeper, or from Lees
present position.
THE MOB SPIRIT Is sKw YORK.
The following paragraphs from the Tribune, relative
the condition Of the metropolis" and the late rio
indicate that the "snaks is scotched, not killed"
Notwithstanding the comparative quiet that prevail,
in the city, the spirit of the riot still lives aud watches
for an opportunity to make might hileous" with the
torch and halter 0minous faces glance syy and
ly upon policemen and soldiers when they pass through
disaected districts in pursuit Of prisoners or in seoh
OF stolen goods On Wednesday Of the rioters fred
upon group of police officers and then rereated to his
hiding place. The utmost Wig lance is required on the
part of the military and civil authorities keep down
the mob that is and bleeding in the lars and den
of the city.
Our coored citizens returning TO their work. and
walk the streets unmoleted and if each man will do his
duty law and order will continue to bear sway oyer the
city.
In regard to the rioters there is scarcely doubt that
they Std maintain organization, and that upon the
slightest pretext should there appear possibility Of
success their leaders, who carefully concealed
behind the scenes will again urge them to a al
Of the atrocities Of last week. the large number OF
troops stationed about the city will probably deter
the rioters from acting il a body they wil-so il Is
said-be divided into gangs of three and four, each
undertaking the accomplishment of whatever vllaoies
may be designed by their leaders. Tnreats have been
and still made of burning the city-each gang doing
their ncendary work in distinct locality at the same
time.
A gentleman informs US that on the Monday when
the rio. began, some Germans going out in car
to enjoy their festivities at Jones' Wood with the
American flag waving over the car. A mob assaied
them, and hauled down the ag amid Secession cries.
Proofs thick autumnal pigeons and damning as
medieval auahemss that the incipence of the riot was
by Secession outlaws necessarily combining identi
fed with criminals.