Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-24
LATER FROM THE UNITED STATES.
Baltimore papers Of the goth inst, contain the fo
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lowing summary . FROM ~' CHARLESTON =
The ndyjces from Charleston harbor are up to S1nd
evening last The postponement OF the assault on Thurs
dav was caused by difficulties in relation TO ammu'
milton aud the severe ndisposton Of Gen. Gilmore
Al the date of our dispatches the General had recov
ered and It generally understood that the grand
bombardment would commence Monday morning.
The rebels had removed most of the guns from the
naranet of the Fort and the impression prevailed that
| they would blow it up as soon as the assault com
| menced The fact however, that they had strongly
protected the magazine by piling sand bags on the
wharf against tie wall which was omen to tue hre
from the shore batteries, seems to conhct with tns
| theory Of evacuation.
Admiral Dahlgren had a narrow escape from being
killed by ten inch shot from Wagner as he was board
| ing one of the Monitors whilst in action
| The Rebels we're busly at work on their new Datte
| RES on james Island, and it supposed would at
tempt to drive cur forces off Morris Island to annCy
them 20 as to interfere with the attack on Sumter
| TIE DRAFT IN NEW YORK.
Dsnatehes from New York state that the draft in the
Sixth District progressing. There has been no riot
Gus demonstration in any part OF the city, nor is an
apprehended All business is going on as usual Through
the measures taken rnt could not certainly live one
hour either in New York or Brooklyn. thousand
names were drawn "Wednesday. Five regiments of New
England troops from the Army Of the Potomac arrived
in the North river Tuesday.
PROM THE POTOMAC.
The armv of tie Potomac is probably about to return
to position nearer Washington than 1t has occupied
for some time past There is present prospect OF an
Immediate resumption Of hcsties in Virginia by either
side.
| THE ROCHESTER, CoNFERESoE.
The conference of politicians of the old Wing party
at Rochester lasted three or four nours The reported
conclusion arrived at is that the restoration OF peace
and the re-establshment of the Union can only be
brought about by the organization OF the conservative
elements of the North upon Platform similar ID tnat
of the Union Democracy OF Kentucky. Letters from
Ex-President Fillmore and other distinguished men
we're read. About thirty delegates we're present.
YAoM MEXICO.
A San Francisco telegram gives news from the City
of Mexico via Acapulco TO the 22d OF July. denera'
Forey was issuing DEGREES daily.
The French-Mexican newspapers urge the recognition
of the Southern Coplederacy. The Government paper
saws the Northern States in favor OF Juarez whe
the Confederates are for Mexican monarchy and eve
rything looks the immediate recognition OF tho Con
iederacy by Mexico
The guerlas were fighting on the road leading to the
City of Mexico. The Mexicans take no prisoners but
slay all they capture. They wage war of extermih
ton. -
Numerous ssassinalions had taken place the cRl
tai OF persons symparhizing with the French.
Tle Tsiumrirate Government was daily imprisonng
and shooting persons who refused TO tale the oatn OIL
allegiance TO the Emperor.
Mexcaus have been publicly logged for refusing TO
supply quarters to French officers.
One Mexican lady, named Rubio, had received Two
hundred ashes for refusing to receive French oncefS
nto her house. Der husband offered to pay fire equa
her weight in silver, but Gen. Forey n sbkes e
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The steamer Sidon, at ST. Johns, brings Liverpool ad
vices 10 tie ! lth inst
The Polish question remained in statu quo.
It's gener. lily asserted that MaImilan of Austria,
will accept the Mexican crown
The Tines rays that rumor is current in Chatham
that in consequence of the recent menacng from
America the Government intends sending additional
troops to British North America.
The Times also Gays it should not be surprised it
something out Of tie alleged proposition of JEFF
Davis to Napoleon for offensive and defensive ALI
ance between Mexico under French protection, and the
Confedeates which would be quite consistent with the
late French policy. The world might look with favor
such contingencies but absolute neutrality would be
Englands policy.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Late adsces from California inform us of the discovery
Of very rich gold mining region In the San Francisco
mountains east Of the Colorado river There is much
excitement amongst the people there concerning this
which they are pleased to. denominate a California.
Louis Napoleon has written letter to AIchduke Max
mian, urging him to accept the Mexicln throne. The
Archduke felt inclined to consent, and had consulted
the Pope on the subject.
A small squad Of rebels dashed into POolesville Nd
on Friday night capturing III, telegraph operator and
his instruments. They then proceeded to rob the stores
The raiders supposed to belong to the shbor-
hood and make these raids under prstence of being
rebels with the object Of plundering
The Wilmington (Cel Journal says that Col. Tevis
has enlisted for his regiment sd Maryand) several
hundred men from among the rebels at Fort Delaware
who have taken the oath OF allegiance.
The authorities having all the negro men in
Yorktown, Norfolk and Portsmouth, who are .fouEi
ounging about arrested with the intention of sendng
them to Charleston.
Capt Randolph, of Gen. Ewelrs staff was recently
captured in the Ball Run Valley.
The iron building for Russia in England has been
hurried off to Russia incomplete.
The Louisville journal is informed that in all sections
except Southern Kentucky the drouth has cut the to-
bicco crop short one-half.
The establishment known as the "New York latter
sails" located Sixth Avenue, destroyed by fire
| on the 18TH
The British Government has appealed to the Supreme
Court Of the United States in the OF the steamer
Peterhoff and her crew and cargo -
| LATEST FROM THE UNITED STATES.
We have received, through the agent OF the Press
Association the following summary of news, compiled
chiefly from the Baltimore American, of 2lst and 22d
| instants:
TIKI POLITICAL CAUCUS AT ROCHESTER,.
telegram from Rochester l9th gives the resolutions
adopted at the Conservative Convention at Rochester
| The resolutions Affirm
lst That this meeting favors association of conser
vative Union for the next Presidential campaign
aud invites the operation of all opponents of
sion; abotonism natvism OF any kind "0ur abiding
purpose is the suppression of he rebellion intenance
of the Union adherence TO the Constitution fidelity to
the Government enforcement Of the laws and opposition
| to foreign intervention"