Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

ant and told him to shoot any man who re
fused to obey orders to return to the ranks
The three then returned, the whole loudl,
cheering
The movements of Gen. Butler, are con
sidered as an indication of an intention OF
his part not to trouble Sewalls Point Or Nor
folk at present, but to strengthen his position
on the other side of James river, and in time
to move forward to Richmond. .G
Gen. Scott favors the establishment of a
retired list, and Senator Wilson, chairman on
the military committee, will introduce and do
his best to carry such measure through.
A traveller, this evening, direct from Rich
mond, reports that comparatively few troops
were in Richmond as late as Thursday noon,
the majority being sent away immediately on
their arrival
Times Dispatch
The number of rebel troops at Harper S
Ferry is estimated at 5000. This includes all
within five miles Of the railroad bridges
These are all equipped with the exception of
100, who are but partially provided with arms
At least 1900 of these men have only flint
lock muskets. The bulk of these men are
encamped on the heights of the village. They
have a battery of two six Founders and one
32 FOUNDER, all On the Maryland Heights
They have four batteries overlooking the
bridge, and four three-quarters of mile to
three miles distant. These command the ap-
proaches from Manassas junction. These
batteries consist in all of one 64 and five 80
Founders. In the rear of the main fort
back of the village is battery of one "a
FOUNDER, and twenty - and 6 pounders--
These last command the approaches from the
West. All the guns are behind two layers of
timber filled in with gravel. From all appear
ances their supply of provisions was small
About six miles from the Ferry, at the lit
tie village Of Knoxville, the American flag is
kept flying, sustained by small band of de-
termined Unionists Our informant had oc-
casion to test the fidelity of these men, ard
knows they can in all things be relied upon.
The two large Columbiads lately shipped
from Pittsburgh to Fort McHenry, were spik-
I'd by the secessionists in the streets OF Balti-
more, and it was not discovered till they were
mounted in the fort ..f . s..
There has been great dissatisfaction in the
camp at the Relay House, alis-
ng from the unmilitary conduct of Bri9adier
ieneral Jones. He was burnt in etfiey last
hight at their camp. Brigadier Gen. plice
will supercede Gen. Jones, and the latter will
90 to Fort Monroe
There are numerous batteries in course of
erection along the James, Elizabeth and York
vers, but they cannot effect any damage to
7essels in the river, as the range is too long.
Several of the Old Dominion Dragons ere
aiken prisoners by the Vermont Regiment.
Several Zouaves, acting as scouts, seized
ixty kegs Of powder and five tuns of lead in
) house four miles from Alexandra. The
louaves being too few, only brought away
What powder they could, and blew up the
balance.
The forces in Alexandria expected to ad- |
'ance tonight, but don't know how far.
Gen. Butler will probably supercede Gen
Jadwallader again in the Baltimore district,
IS Gen. Butler knows the ground of that dis
riot; and the people and the secessionists
here know him by this time.
There is no truth in the statement that the
government will call out one hundred thou
and more men.
ALEXANDRIA, June l.
A sentinel at Clouds Mills, on the outskirts |
# Alexandria, was shot dead during last night, |
nd another wounded probably by the rebel |
couts.
A river craftsman, who arrived late last !
light, has reported that while passing Aqua
(reek he heard continuous firing in the direc-
ion Of the creek. The dispatch from Capt |
)ahlgreen in this mornings paper gives the |
eport confirmation.
The earnest hope entertained by many in
he North that secession would dwindle away
'efore the United States forces, and loyalty !
aise its head, is not increased by an interview
With prominent citizens of Alexandria, who |
xpress their grievances in the strongest Ian |
uage. The officers in command exert them
elves to the utmost to create better feeling, |
With partial success The experience gained |
rom this occupation will doubtless lead to
reat discrimination in the future selection of |
roops for this purpose. ... .-
There are many unsatisfactory rumors
float with reference to the movements of Gen.
4ee It is not believed that the movement |
f the Virginia forces will be so conducted as
o unnecessarily imperil the lives of Southern
women and children, Or the property of South
IN citizens.
BALTIMORE, June l.
A steamer has arrived from Fort Monroe.
,artlett's naval brigadelh had arrived there.
A battery of heavy cannon is being erected !
II Newport News.
Federal transports constantly pass Sewalrs |
'oint, just beyond the range Of the rebel bat
cry
There is norecent intelligence from Norfolk.
Commodore Pendegrast will not allow |
oat to 60 up with a flag of truce attached.
'arties here are anxious to bring away rela-
ives.
The Quaker City yesterday brought up
rize schooner, from Rio Janeiro, with cargo
1900 bags of coffee
The fugitives now in Fort Monroe are en-
ampeds and mustered, and provided with
atoms ike the soldiers.
Gen. Butler has issued stringent order
ssainst plundeling in the neighborhood.
CH1LMcorHE, May 81.
Last night, a train going east with the 22d
)hio regiment on board, was thrown from the
rack by the breaking of an axle. Geo. W.
'allon, of Chillicothe, Ohio, was killed. One
older had his thigh bones fractured another
n arm broken, and a third broken jaw. A
lumber were more or less bruised and slightly
ajured. ....... ...-....... .....
New YORK, June l.
The brig Mystic arrived from Indianola
his morning, with 24O Texas troops and 36
women and children. ...
The Posts dispatch says the government
orces had conflict with the rebels at Aqua
reek. The steamers Freeborn, Annacosta,
lesolute and schooner opened fire, finally
ilencing the battery, killing several Of the
ebels. None of our troops were injured. The
'awnee and Yankee were sent there this
lorning.
Dispatches also state that skirmishes took
lace last night at Falls Church, six miles
outh of Arlington Heights. Our pickets
7ere attacked, and four soldiers wounded.
A later dispatch states that a force Of cav
Try and forty-fve infantry, under Lieuts.
'ompkins and Gordon, attacked the rebels at
'airEax Court House. The rebel pickets were
net four miles this side, who fed and alarmed
he camp. The cavalry then charged on the
own, encountering vigorous resistance, the
eople firing on them from the houses. Lieut..
'ompkins horse was shot under him, and his
avalry surrounded by the rebel cavalry, who