Once again it is our sad duty to report more deaths as a result of careless use of side arms. In an effort to gain better control over this continuing issue, the city of Richmond has issued an order. No more than four men from any one company will be allowed to absent themselves at any give time. Also, men will now have to report to the guard on leaving and returning to ensure they are only carrying proper side-arms.
We also have more news on a related issue; six men were arrested for using the street as a lodging place after over imbibing alcohol on Monday night. They were brought before the Mayor yesterday and he ruled that they be discharged from the jail. Each was given the order to return to his encampment immediately.
Western Virginia continues to hold special focus in this struggle. Three days ago a battle was waged at Carrick’s Ford. The events immediately surrounding it began the night of the 11th when the Secessionist army at Laurel Hill, under Brigadier General Garnett’s command, evacuated its camp due to intelligence that General McClellan’s troop were approaching. These actions were discovered the following morning and pursuit was ordered immediately.
During their retreat, Garnett’s men met up with other Secessionists. With these reinforcements, the turned back towards Laurel Hill, marching despite the constant rain and taking only a four hour break in the night. At the same time, Union troops, composed of the Fourteenth Ohio, and Seventh and Ninth Indiana Regiments, also advanced. The opposing sides met at Cheat River. Here the Secessionists were forced to retreat, but Garnett attempted to rally his men again a quarter mile away. The Brigadier General was killed in the following interaction with the Seventh Indiana.
It has been reported that the final death tallies for this battle are; for the Confederates, twenty-six men dead, many more wounded; for the Unionists, two dead and two mortally wounded. We are unable to verify the accuracy of these numbers. Garnett’s body is en route to his family in Richmond.
Free negroes are being drafted into aiding the defense of the Confederacy. It is required that they be entitled to the same compensation, rations, quarters and medical attendance as other laborers of similar character. They also, according to the Convention in Richmond, can not be detained for longer than thirty days without their consent. However, this is not a voluntary endeavor. Any who fail to answer this draft will be subject to penalties provided by law. Also the Convention has stated, “Such free negroes shall, whilst engaged in the public service as aforesaid, be subject to the rules and articles of war.”
A suspicious schooner has been stopped at the Narrows. On Monday, the Corwin observed the schooner moving towards the sea. The Corwin shot across the other ship’s bows and brought her to. There was no name on the stern and it was ordered back to New York City to be overhauled. There is no information as of yet regarding what the unidentified schooner had on board or where it was destined.
In the News:
- The Richmond Daily Dispatch discusses the St. Nicholas affair.
- The New York Times provides updates on the advancement of troops.
- The Democratic Banner reports a terrible Indian fight.
- The Press writes about the “Confederate Cotton Loan.”
Commentary:
- The New York Times prints the opinion out of Paris regarding on the want of cavalry.
- The Richmond Daily Dispatch describes a terrific night scene.
- The Agitator compares chivalry in the North and South.
- The Lebanon Advertiser disagrees with the Lincoln administration’s response to Mr. Vallandigham’s proposition.
- The Press discusses European neutrality.
Information Wanted:
- “The wife of Leander Dickey, a printer by occupation, desires to obtain information of his whereabouts. He was in Nashville on the 22d of May, and on that day wrote a letter to me to Montgomery, Va., requesting me to come to this city. At his solicitations I have removed here, and not being able to hear of him, feel much uneasiness as to his safety.”
Runaways:
- From B.J. Eddins’ brickyard, in Manchester, on the 15th of June, a Negro Boy, by the name of Jack Simes, about twenty years old.
Military Notices:
- “Attention, Company No. 1–You are here by required to attend at your usual place of meeting, in front of 1st Baptist Church, Broad street, on Wednesday, 17th inst., at 9 o’clock A. M., for drill and election of 2d Lieutenant.”
Obituaries:
- Mr. Charles Brown, the proprietor of Tammany Hotel, died suddenly on Monday night of heart disease.
- Mr. Micajah Cates, public officer of Richmond for thirty years, died unexpectedly yesterday.
- Brad Jones was hung by the Vigilance Committee on Thursday last after being accused of purchasing articles stolen by negroes.
