Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
PRICE FORTIfYING HIS POSITION.
Lane Strikes another Effective Blow
All the Kansas Militia Ordered for
Immediate Duty.
[Herald's Dispatch

The steamer Delaware arrived at the Navy
Yard this noon, with body of marines from
Philadelphia The Captain reports that the
attery at Free Stone Point was unmasked
when he passed it this morning,--the wood
having all been cleared away, and that
it opened upon him, firing about seven shots,
none of which took effect. They were all
good linz shots, but fell short or went over
Two Just passed his deck.
Capt. Cranmer says about fifty vessels
passed the battery up and down, but none
were fired at, except the Delaware.
From the disclosures of rebel officer it is
ascertained that the battery at Free Stone
Point is commanded by II. j. Hartensen, for
merly commander in the U. S. Navy, and
that there are batteries on the Virginia side
of the Potomac, every two anda half miles, from
Ocquan to Matthias Point. The river is now
considered by naval officers as effectually
closed. Our Potomac tlo:illa is insufficient to
clear it of the numerous batteries upon the
banks. A land force Is indspensibly ncces-
sary; and it is believed that within few days,
perhaps few hours, the rebels will attempt
to cross the Lower Potomac into Maryland.
They will meet warm reception, but it may
be necessary to strengthen our forces in that
direction.
Worlds Dispatch.1
A flag of truce crossed the Potomac at Ed
wards Ferry on some trivial subject, but the
sentinels discovered that one man in the boat
was sounding the river. The rebels were
placed under arrest.
Yesterdays Lieutenant deserted from one of
our regiments on the Upper Potomac, and
went over to the rebels, giving them it is sup
posed, full information.
[Tribune's Dispatch
Sherman's expedition to the Southern coast
will sail within three weeks at the farthes.-
Is or 20 regiments will have the privilege Of
going to Charleston as the principal officers
in the command believe, or to Mobile or New
Orleane as others conjecture
Gen. Vickles brigade of five regiments now
in camp here, will form part of the force and
will go to Fortress Monroe to sail thence with
in few days.
Gen. Sherman will not strike the only blow
on the seaboard.
Posts Dispatch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81.
The enemy's forces on the Potomac have
made another important movement. A large
force is now concentrated at the mouth of the
Occoquan river, 20 miles below Alexandria,
probably for the purpose OF checking any
flank movement of Federal troops upon their
position at Manassas
Great activity prevails in the Federal and
rebel camps, but whether conflict is at hand
or not it is impossible to determine.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81.
The steamer Yankee arrived at the Navy
Yard without being molested by the rebel
battery at Free Stone Point, which is about
25 miles below Washington. The battery is
represented as being large one, with .he
rebel flag prominently flying. 1t is thought
by officers attached to the Potomac hotilla
that there are other forts or batteries between
Free Stoue Point and Acquia Creek that are
as yet concealed by the trees, which are thick
along the shore.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 27.
J.B. Dodd has been elected Delegate to
Congress from Dacotah Territory.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 81.
The 35th Ohio regiment took possession of
Cynthiana, Ky, last night. The 14th Ohio
crossed the river this morning and took the
Kentucky Central Railroad for the interior of
the State.
A physician Of this city, just returned from
the South, says the blockading squadron have
taken possession of the Mississippi at the
mouth of Pearl River, on the Coast of the
Gulf ofMexico. It isa commanding position
on the boundary line of Mississippi and Ala
bama Vessels from Mobile Bay having to
pass by it through Ship Island Harbor and
Lake Borgue, on the Lake Pontchartrain route
to New Orleans. On the day this gentleman
left Nashville it was reported there that the
blockading squadron had taken possession Of
the Coast of Texas
Especial to the Chicago Times1
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27.
| Gen. Fremont and staff have Just started in
special train for Jefferson City. lie was
prepared to 90 yesterday on the steamer Gra-
ham, which took up his body guard, but was
delayed by flag of truce in the hands of Mr..
Hudgins. Tne flag had reference to his faith.
er, P. L. Hudgins member of the State Con
vcntion from Audraine county, held prison
er. H. was released this morning.
Col Whites Chicago Regiment of Riaemen
which left last evening. received 200 Colts
revolving rifles. The remainder of the men
for want of better arms, received smooth. .bor.
muskets.
Price has returned the money to the harl
of Lexington, at the intercesSion Of director,
and stock holders, most Of whom are scces
sionists.
A gentleman just from Lexington saw
Hardee in I'rice's camp.
The rebels have resolved to kill Lieut., Co]
White, of St. LoAis, if he survives h
wounds.