Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-19

20 ths Comm 'ttee on Confedera Rea Iona
By Mr. wOODLEY-Tnst the Clerk Of the House IS
sue subponas for The Proctor end others attached to
the Unv rsity of Virgin in order hat information may
be obtained in regard to that institution Referred
the Commi tee for Schools and Colleges
By Mr. RICHARD50N-That 30 mush Of the Govsr-
nors message relates to arms and ordnance be re-
ferred to rhe Committee on the Armory. Agreed 10.
The S-nite bill for the enrolment OF all white males
In the State between the sges of Is and So, sive,
was taken up, and several amendme Is 10 the go
az 'eed to, as reported from the Ailinry Conf 1'f
the House. ~
On motion Of Mr. JONES, the House adjourned
Fhox WrsrrRH VIAeHIA.-The LyDehburg Rspab-
lcAn, of the 18th, Gays:
This community was thrown into state Of mach ex.
ctement yesterday morning at the reception OF reliable
intelligence that Yankee force Of cavalry and moun:ed
infantry numbering 500 men, had taken possession of
the TO Of Salem in Roanoke fy miles west of this
place, and as consequence the Vngria and Tennessee
Railroad, ut that pon had also fallen into their hands,
The enemy reached Salem about past 10 o'clock
yesterday morn ng, without any show Of opposition as
far rs We cou'd learn, and immediately proceeded to
burn the depot and commssary buidirg, and to tear
the taok Of the railroad, which work they eaid
to have effsGtu lily accomplished
Ia the commissary building was stored large guam
tity Of bacon and corn, all of which, Of course, tell
prey to the aames The loss to the government Is very
avy, though We we're unable TO learn the supposed
amour. ...,
We heard Of no damage done to private property but
make up this statement entirely from kilograms
from Bonsacks, received here are unzble TO give
full particulars this morning.
The eastern bound freight ira of the Virginia 4
Tennessee railroad made a escape from capture
passing SIem only about half hour befors the Yam
KEGS reached it .
train sent from this city, yesterday morning, with
the Provost guards Captain 0!ey, also narrowly escaped
being taken. Is fred into when within short dis
tatce Of the town. bu! the engineer promptly reversed
his rgne and escaped safely No person on the train
Was hurt.
The report that the enemy had advanced 10 Bonsacks
current the streets yesterday evening" untrue. Tels
graphic communication with that place was cpIn up 10
late hour last night a:d We learn that cannoAading In
the direction oil Salem, heard there just before sun
set yesterday evening. Ew supposed paobable, Is an
explanation Of the firing that troops from the West has
reached the town aud fgh. progi essiDg OF this
have, however, no INTEL gerce.
No very serious damage can be done to the railroad,
as there important bridges Salem; whatever
i,jury may be inacssd upon it can be repaired In .
short TINA.
The route Of the enemy, Ia their advance Ia said to
have been from the direction Of Charleston Ksnawhs,
By LeWsburg, the Sweet Springs 10 Monroe, through
New Osstle 10 Craig, and thence direct to Salem.
A. G.eenbfier bridge, few miles from Lewisburg,
they met on Sunday last by Gen. Echols, and
short but spirited engagement occurred Owing TO the
largely superior force of the enemy Con. Echols
compel ed fall back through LeWsburg, which the
enemy Immediately occupied. We could gather note
of Inc rticuars Of the fight or the casualties.