Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-23

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left Of the captured point rendering the lines liable 70
be enhladed, as indeed It actually was Senera brney
compelled to withdraw his troops from that ad-
Vancei position which, however, Is new between the
opposing forces, and IS not held By either party.
- our Lossrs
throughout the day VII DO doubt eTcsed thousand In
killed, wounded ard captured From the statements
oprisoners and the number of his killed and wounded
that NO have seen, L. is believed that the enemjS
casualties would not be covered BY that number
From SHERIDAN.
Dispatches from General Sheridan at Winchester,
dated August 17lh 10 reports that Gen. Merritts
division OF cavalry cked yesterday afternoon on
the north side of the 6hena by Ksrshaps division
OF Long teets corps, and Wickhams and Lomaxs bri-
gade of cavalry. After very handsome cavalry fight
the enemy we're badly beaten, with less Of two stands
of colors, "a officers and 27e men prisoners.
In later def Itch, Gen. Sheridan Gays "7a.
airy engagement IN front of Front Royal splendid
Il vas open ground. Tbs sabre WAS freely u-ed by
our men. Great credit is due 10 Generals Merritt Cos
ter and Colonel DIME.
THR rALLAHAssKE.
BosroN, Aug l9-It is reported that the pirat, Tai
ahasses was az Halifax at Ten O'clock hia orning, and
that Uaited s ates gunboat was outside the harbor
watching for her.
HALIFAX, Aug. To- At noon to-day Admiral Eo?e
sent Tallahassee several boats with creWr and an
order to coang, Rhol wac promptly enforced
Sne intended TO take I've hundred cSaldrons for long
voyage, bat has less than 800 weeks supply. She
calls during the night beyond doubt for Norh Bay 1t
is impossible 10 obtain the Of the vessels de-
stroyed by her The F4lcon blockade.runner, is still
here.
BosroE, Aug ls-The gunboat Dacotah has returned
from her cruea siser the Tallahassee.
BosroS, Aug. lq The brig Ella reports that on the
10Th saw the pirate Tallahassee destroying vessels Two
baIquss one brig and three schooners in sight
Nzxt dav in AT mi
Ion. 81 deg mn spoke the United States steamer Da-
coah steering east, ard reported The above tohsr.
The REBEL RAID IN sHERNAss IslR.
Louisville, Aug. ia gentleman just from the
front repons that Thursday Gen. S.eadman started
from Chattanooga and met tho force under Wheeler Of
GraysVis, eight niles DISTANT when q severe engag' =
ment ersued. The Federal losi ID not stated.
1. reported that Ssesdman was severely wounded,
and that Colonel Straight, of the 6lst Indiana, was
killed. Rebel force Is reported at Cleveland Ten
neesee. brigade for Chattanooga left Cleveland On
Wednesday. Toe Rebel cavalry have divided into small
parties, aid are demonstrating upon the towns In
Northern Georgia and Tennessee.
The Federal pckets have been fred upon at variou.
points between chattanooga and Bridgeport. Probably
the in enon OF the Rebels 10 70 destroy the bridges
between Falling Waters aud Bridgeport When our
informant left Msjor hoore, General Stsadmsns Adju
tant, WIS leaving Chattanooga for Gfaysyille with
cavalry forca.
MosBYs ATTACK ON our SUPPLY TRAIN.
The capture by Mo- by's Fuerilas, who attacked 3
FEEDER SUPP y train, lhree days sgo, have been
exaggerated. Not than fifty wagons and TOUR hun
dred mules captured. Tuey also took drove oil
cattle. The train vas On its way from Hrper's Try
to Winchester and Mosby cams upon our men through
Suckers Gap.
There is a painful rumor in connection with this
sI to the effect that the guard for the tram who
one huUd'ed days men, threw down their arms anc
siampeded on the approach of the enemy.