Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-16
that he had ordered Colonel Weir to move eli the foro,
be could to Fort Scott. .,s,, sasSs
FROM noarnras vIssIslA.


wAsHIEatoH, Oct ll.--Iutelligepce Of an authentic
character did not reach Washington ill lac last night
that the rebels had abandoned Inc line Of the Rspidan
and retrcated IN southwark DIRECTION On the fact
being known at Gen Meade's headquarters yesterday
morning. Gen Bufcrds cavalry were sent scroes the
Rspid.n and found the enemy evacuston Of the south
bank had been completed. On proceeding nland, they
came UPON portion Of Stuarls cavalry, evidently Gov
erng The Of the rebel infantry sharp skir-
mish ensued but IL did no. result in CUE accrianirg
whether the enemy had fallen back Gordoosvle,
whether it las attempting INK movement 10 get
between Mesdc's army and Washington In sim Lar
manner 10 one all JACK sons movement. on Pope over
the same ground. The prevailing inprs ion seems TO
be that the rebels have gone GordoDsvle snd Rch-
mond where suicien. gArrisons may be lett and the
remainder or Gen. Lees army cent 10 reinforce Bragg
and Bauregard. IT. on the contrary, TIC enemy are
attempting flank movement It Is only proper to add
thst forces are fully prepared for it, Col Porter,
Commissary at Gen. Meades headquarters up to-
night aud reports that the rebel evacuation Of the line
Of the Ripidan is most complete and has been very
rapidly m,de.
WAsHISaroN, Oct ll.--A letter from the headq lar
ters of the Army Of the Potomac says: .,.,. ~.
For two three days past the enemy have been Goa
centrating large force around Madison Court House.
and Friday night and Saturday morning they moved
out of town in northwardy direction. division OF
infantry large body ciyalry and considerable ar
tiilery were occasionally by our sig ,sl men
through the openings in the forest which con-
cesl tue road The object the movement could not
at that time be determined. -.
Yesterday evening reports from the front represented
that early in the morning. OF General Klpstricks
brigade consisting OF the Fifth Michigan, Fifth New
York 7th Pennsylvania and another regiment, attemp
ed reconn oissapce on the southsds of Robertsons
river, when they we met by Stuarts rebel cavalry
fight ensusd continuing hour, when our troops fell
back upon the infantry reserves After another severe
contest the infantry compelled 70 give way, and
| consids rable number Of them were captured.
A detachment Of our cavalry then dashed upon the
enemy, retakug all with the exception Of fifteen or
twenty OF the infantry. Our entire force thep
pushed back toward Culpepsr, skirmshng on the way
and contesting every foo. Of the ground.
lie appears to be generally believed that the main
bod, Of Gen. p Hills corps has passed from the left TO
the riga. Of our 'front.' pursuing scure route near
the Blue Ridge, irt .ndiDg 10 make demonstration on
our right rear for tae purpose Of cutting OF our railroad
communication. Measures are progressing to give him
fitting reception in that quarter We are aso pre-
pared Tor an attack Oh our 'front.'
The advance OF Hills corps p.obably commences
moving from Madison Court House Thursday morning
DRAFr RIOT IN new HANfsHfhr.
GREAr FALLS, N. Ii 0,t 10.-A mob NJ Jackson, 10
th, State on Thurdxy night burned the hotel where
the Deputy Proves. Marshal was stopping while serving
notices on drafted men, He has Just passed through
this place route for Portsmouth, to obtain necessary
assistance. .g-,. s-. .t..i
COMMERCIAL. ~
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@l49 against l44 for the corresponding day OF last
week This ia a rapid rise. l-sl q -