Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-06
PROM THE UNITED STATES.
From the latest papers received We continue Gus eI-
tracts of news:
FROM NASHVILLE.

FROM NASHVILLE.
The following is the latest published in the Northern
papers on Wheeler's movements. We have already
mentioned that he had approached Nashville so near 90
to render il quite uncOm ortsbe to the Yankee rascay
curstogs Of the camp aud the Baoes residing therein
the following gives additional details Of hia move nents
NASHVILLE, Tenn August S0.--Great excitement pre-.
walls in Nashville TO day consequence OF rumor that
an attack is 70 be made by Wheelers cavalry force
Rumor gives his force at from 600 to 5000 men, with
twelve guns. When last heard from they were near
McMinnville advancing towards Murfreesboro. Their
probable intention IA to destroy the FEDERAL lire OF
municaon to the 'front.' Il is supposed the hrst dem
onstration will BE- made upon Duck Run bridge. No
apprehension need DO felt in regard to an attack upon
his city.
Reports reached here this ming that rebel cav
alry force was near Lebanon and had captured some
so Federal cavalry; but the river being too high to ford
1t is presumed that they have since joined Wheeera
main body near AurfreesboTo.
No report, baV been received from Gen. Sherman.
FIVE hundred rebel prisoners, including twenty three
officers, reach d here last night
Toe river is two feet deep the shoals and slling
Gov Johnson has received a despatch gned, " L.
K. n Patton, CclJnel commanding" dated q lllatln
80 b, saytugS
The news from Lebanon 10 halG.plss. siss1 e'''vvs
,hi uaarnia 10 tbsJ q neral Mulgan - IN WneelsrS
hands The college was surrounded, With all the troops
IN it, Tho enemy is supposed to be 800 strong. We
are scouting ell the roads in that direction.
BANKS ON TIE ARREST OF SEsRoEs.
The following which We Aad in the Yank paperS Is
interesting. The Mr. T. n. PJree addresad is 90 ebo'
skin of the blacklist hue, who, for number of years.
hiss been operating in New Orleans ss an agent of the
Hayden Emigration:
Headquarters D Department. of the Gulf |
NeT Orleans. Aug. II 1894
Rsssrs. T. II Pcres and Others. NsT Orleans
Gsntlemsn-In ansSer TO your N moria, which
have this day received have The honor to say that the
arrest OF persons you represent was not only With
ont ordsrs bu. against order, and no intention oss
eesu entertained disturbing the people OF this CITY
by any io,cble enlsIments
Some DAYS slice prominent citizens OF New Orleans
rspreaeuted that there were many bundled negroes
;tbont emnloyment and without visible means ofsup'
nort in the swamps and woods about the CITY, esoappS
regular labor and INDUCING in the propenHtes WSi'h
| vsgrants are inclined to follow.
I,s.ruetions we're given to ascertain II this WeTo
fact and II the sa'ement was found 70 DO true,
sueb mea enlisted in the army, Und misapP eh'n
sian of orders the officers entrusted with the oo'y
made arrests of c,tzlns employed IN regular pas ns
within the limits Of the city As soon as the TACT
| known the order was given for their reea s .
| ont exception AL measures will be taken 80 'Kd
vent the recurrence of these arrests. regSt han
| inely that any well disposed citizen should nay
disturbed ia his employment or 10 his fanny Ins van
recogniz, tho alacri,y With which the Ed sso a,
rspresent Orgatiz.d the regiments in 1899 ,SnsS in
the dine wht the safety of the city wasnd scLno.
1858 during the si,gs Of Port Hudso Government Of
ed With great obligations which Hbem'
| tue United States owes to you andt sa,var,
With much respect, your obed' plSKs,
| ,-.or-G, netsp 0olnmaad'
ISrxY THE yALLEy
HASGUvHEs esru pas We fad ths,No"'n
In our lat .ss5oent pa ce avres In the Yley;
With rsErtsPO"dencs of The NsW Yoy.H"afa)
Sss sixth CSars AoeusI p ives SrStuS si Bad.
,en Of Seasf1 toI9srrs c'yysion Of Eirlys infan-
"y al Day sSssrdsy' Bs line upOn Johnson COM