Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-05
LATER FROM THE UNITED STATES.

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LATER FROM THE UNITED STATES.
Bll.imore papers of the LIST instant have been re.
ceived We suhjOin a summary of the news:
The latest Federal accounts from Charleston are to
the 25h ut, brought by the steamer Bermuda Mt
Philadelphia the captain of which reported that Fort
Wagner had not been taken yet and that t cannot be
at present. The report that Sumter had been knocked
TO lieces is confirmed.
The Army Of the Cumberland crossed the Tennessee
river near Stevenson, Al4 SSrday, at four differ
ept points II is reported that Gh. Reynolds captured
la ge Confederate force Shellmond and took camp
on Felrg Water creek Gen. Burnside is in the neigh
borhood Of kingston aud it 10 said will attack thatpace
soon.
Intelligence from Mexco to the oath of July, via San
Francisco has been received 1t il reported that the
intention OF the trumvirate TO recognize the Coniede
rate States is continually fOreshadoWed by the Imperial
nress TIE recognition it is ead will take place as soon
AZ news reaches Mexico that MACMILLAN accepts the
crown.
The Government has decided that there shall be no
draft in Ohio. Recruiting offices for the enlistment oil
men wi be opened
Five substitute deserters from the Army of the Pc.
tomac were executed the 29th uh in the presence
of % 900 persons. Two Of them we're Protestants,
two Catholic, aud one HebreW-a foreigners.
Two rebel soldiers recently ma lie their way into Nor
folk and after taking copiCus notes OF military and
naval affairs in and about the ancient borough attempt
ed to return to Richmond but captured They are
now prisoners 10 Fort Norfolk, and it is expected, viii
soon be tried by court martial spies Nathaniel Will
kinson and VIM T. Buckers are their names.
Volunteering in New Jersey progressir very brisk
w. About five thousand men have been obtained since
the Governors PROCLAMATION was issued. Three new
batteries are almost complete and regiment of cav
airy and one Of infantry will be complete this week.
The New York Herald, Of the 2Sth announced in
Aauiog capitals the occupation of Fort Sumter and
Wagner Sy General Glllmore-"The Old Flag Waving
Over Sumter" etc. On the following day 1t admitted
that The news was not confirmed
TIE Washington correspondent of the Herald states
g. at in view of the speedy capture OF Charleston and
occupation OF South Carolina by the Union forces, the
intention Of the Government has been ndca ed TO place
Major General Butler in command OF that Department
as soon rs General Gilmore aud Admiral Dahgren have
completed their work.
A letter from the Army OF the Potomac states that
about two hundred Germans of the goth New York vol
unteers who mutinied and sentenced TO hard la
Dor during the war have had their sentence commuhd
The rebels have considerable force at Port Convey
aud are prosl cutting their consumption Vigorously
Gen. Xlpar ok had skirm sh with them several days
ago and was compelled to fall back from bis reconnos
sance.
Mes Bell Boyd was committed 10 the Old Capitol
prison on Fridly. She arrested at hartnsburg.
tornado and hail storm recently passed over pOr.
ton of Indiana doing great damage to the crops and
destroying tie mast
The New York TInes of the 29th says "Our Govern
ought to make preparations for war with
France" 1t processes to believe that Louis Napoleon
has sec e treaty either concluded in progress With
nson Davis by which the cesson of Texas is TO be
received as an equivalent for recognition and for sub.
stautial aid TO the Rebel Conederacy. "The language
Of the European press the tone OF the Emperors Or
gans the hints OF the MOneur indicate clearly enough
| hi purpose to intervene in our AFFAIRS
lis reported that Washington Goodrich was captured
few days since near OccoQuaD, Va, while endeavor
log to convey quantity of contraband goods to Rich
mond 1t required desperate struggle master him.
He was removed to Washington and locked up in the
Old Capitol prison. Wash Goodrich was in Richmond
| yesterday, arrestng counterfeiIers
mass convention OF negroes be hold at LeaVen.
WORTH Kansas to certai civil and political
| rghts' of which they are now deprived.
Gen Price, with 20 900 men, is ut Bayou Meta're, a
topg point Oh White river the Federal forces under Gen.
Steele being at Duyas Bluff on the same river, four
teen miles below. battle said TO be imminent.
a telegram dated Boston, August Slst, p. m. says
destructive fire is raging in East Boston. IL com
menced in the Atlantic Works. where the Monitor tur-
refs are constructed Toe buildings, with nearly four
finished turrets are destroyed. The hImes rapidly
extending throughout tue mechanical portion OF East
Boston.
General Meredith telegraphs that in the course of
few DAYS arrangements vii be competed 10 secure the
discharge OF all of prisoners whD are now in the
| hands OF the rebels.
Gold in New York the Slst was quoted at 1881
frs. Board; 1874 Second Board North Carolina sx,s,
G5 Tennessee do. IS. In Baltimore, gold closed at
| 1874