Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-10-07
Riel)momo Cnqnirer.
THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. G. ls6
THE NEWS.
IRON TIE RICHMOND FRONT.

THE NEWS.
FROM TIE RICHMOND FRONT.
1t appears, from he best information at
command, that the entmy's position below
Riohmond is just about four miles and half
from the corporate limits, and about milo
and half from our intermediate lines in :h at
direction. Their limo extends from the Darby
town to the New Market roads, and is located
almost directly to the left Of Chaf6n's Bluff -
BESIDES enclosing many residences which
have never heretofore been within hostile
linea. the enemy's position takes in the Hon
rico county poor house. At the time Of the
enemy's advance, there were weeks supplies
on hand for tho few inmates of the institution.
The enemy will have probably removed them
farther to the rear, and must, of course, take
care of them, or sel.d them within cur lines.
Mcclellan was at ene time sbtu. tho samo
distance from Richmond, lus further to the
North, when in the vicinity Of Seven P.nes
and FUR Oaks, on the York river railroad
On yesterday the enemy ware still engaged in
strengthening their line. and may probably
continue until they make it ss strong ss Gi-
bralsar against direct attack. We are tod,
however, that it can be asuked, with the e1er-
cise of come engineering skill. Fort Harrison,
however, is the main point now held by tltlI,
their more advanced positions forming, fan tie
present, at least, more picket line. T.s:s
was report on yesterday ttss hostile caynl'y
were moving in tho vicinity Of FussePs mill,
tho locality of late battles, and out f1rt!:er
to the North, evidently reoonnoitering the
country. M positive evidence has occurred
to show that Gran. has taken away any pcr-
ton of his troops from the North side; If any
have been removed, their places have been
supplied by others who were marched up the
Peninsula. There ;s, however, some reason to
bslievs that u.a. @uvre Of this kind was put
in practice hy the enemy, based upon the sup
position that Lee would be deceived into the
belief that the movement by the left was their
real purpose, and as soon as he should per-
osive that they were marching troops back to
tho Soutbside, that he would take away his
reinforcements from Ohlfha'r, and leave that
important positicn al easy prey to tho fresh
troops secretly marchei up by the Peninsula
route. If;h:s wa. really par. OF tie Fode-
ral rl,n, II haa turned cut failure, complete
an1 ridiculous.
FRoN rErERsBER0.
There is Still a strange silence about Peters.
burg. On yesterday scarcely a. gun was
heard up to late hour in the day. Both
sides are said to be waiting aud Watching
The enemy are evidently determined, IF pos
sible, to stretch their lines around to the
Southside Railroad, to do which they will
have to fight their way to il for six miles "on
bee line" Oace upon that road. they will
require at least City enausand now troops to
preserve the position, OF their line will ba but
q slender semi-circle, which may De piercsd
at any Joint.
FROM The VALLEY.
Tie latest accounts represent Gen. Early's
advance beyond Nj. Crawford, which is nine
miles South Of Hsrrisonburg, the enemy
having retired from their position op North
river, in the direction Of the latter place.
There las been no lighting Of any consequence
since tho enemy were driven from Waynes-
boro. 1t is said that the cavalry which visited
Waynesb,ro frcnl Sheridsn's Command was
commanded by old U. 8. cffcHs, who kept
their troops we'll in hand, permitted no ssrog-
Cling, and no wanton ac:s Of tafbsr'sy. Iae
negro troops they had with them seemed to be
most disposed to run at large and plundet,
but they were kicked and battered into pro-
prie,y by their white ofi,ers and comrados-
One negro soldier having drawn pistol on
an old lady, who had ordered him out OF her
garden, was pursued by white othoer' who
arsd at the impudent ebo-shin five times,
missing him, however, the fugitive bsing too
quick on the wing to keep long within
range. Tho only acts of lawleasness com
mittsd By them worthy Of mention consisted
in the seizure of the surplus provisions
Of sundry wealthy oitiasns and extensive
millers, and their distribution among the poor
people living in Wsynesbero' AID the vi,In'iJ'--
If they would perftgm such acts wherever They
eo Sci ,ctne the hoarieIs and Itch specul'tors ia
provisions, .hey would doub less no! only 90
good to suffering humanity, but place the South
under obliga ions. which should be repaid upon
Esrly's next visit to Pennsylvania.
FROM THE RAppAHASNnck.
The Yankees Irs in ttrung cavalry force ut
R,ppahsnnosk Station, on the Orange aud Alex
sudris Railroad where taey have been en-
paeed fer soma days psGt in rtbui.ciog the bridge
oy, r ths river. Iii iutimsted as probabi ity
that an sttsmpt will SOON be made 10 take and
h, ii Gorionsville. BY Sheridan, who is will
drawing his forces from Esriy'6 fr1nL to throw
,hem suddenly upon that petit and that the
rebuilding Of the Rappahapnock bridge ls 10
furnish immediate Communication with depot
of supplies It Alexandria or MANASSAS. TO sfs c:
tbi. mcven,sr. .nl lave Early cut tff 10 lee
Vail ~ on wiid.gooss cbsss after some OF Ills
..v. rv down t,w,r : WiGcLes'e', woIld give
=, She Ian a nEms wc.th sometl iag more than
ths. p.ipei either 1t Winchester tr fiahers
ui, The reconn, itering force through Swift
RIM Gap day or two sihcs may have III Fsso
out his corrse.
succxssfuL RAID INTO WEST VIRGINIA.
Official dispatches received OF the war ot'ce
Yesterday announce the gratifying news that
Lieut, Col. Witoher has rsturnod from On ex'
pedition to West Virginia" (Yankee). lie
visited BulI.own, Jacksonville. WessoTer'
Buchsnnon, Wslkersville and Weston. Lie
reports that he destroyed million collars
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