The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-12
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Correspondence of Tribune
Washington, Oct 10
by the occupation of Lewinsvillc Ger'l
Mcclellan takes complete possession Of
the line of hills running almost due north |
and south from the river near Great Falls |
This second line, which is about two miles
from the first, is more properly one ofop-
erations than of defence; being straight, it
is shorter than the first, so that the ad-
vance corps can be easily strengthed We
now threaten the communications Of the
rebel army on the Upper Potomac, which
slight advance will entirely cut off.
Recent investigations show that there
are not and have not been rebel fortifca-
tions on the Potomac at any other place
than Acquia Creek, where there are three
batteries of twenty guns, which are de-
signed to defend the terminus of the
Great Southern r. r. and protect Rich
inond and Fredericksburg, and not to him
der navigation. The guns at Freestone
Point, which fortnight ago fired upon
our vessels, causing fear that navigation
was impeded, was field battery on its
way south Vessels can pass three miles
beyond the Acquia battery, which cannot
harm them.
Especial to y. Y. Herald
While the river continues at it, present
hight there is no probability of an attack
on our lines or an advance from the reb-
els
The news from Kentucky is cheering
John j Crittenden, in spite OF his ad-
vanced age, is the first private Mn the
| Frankfort Home Guard, and has declared
his intention to 20 into camp and remain
in service until every rebel is driven from
the soil Of Kentucky.
| The resolution of the Legislature, Civ
ing command Of the State Guard to Thos
l.. Crttenden, the gallant son of the old
ex- Senator, has completely broken up the
State Guard into which the traitor Buck
ner and Gov Magoffin Lad infused treason
will be offered the position Of Brig. Gen'l
of volunteers.
Times Dispatch
Accounts received by the Government,
and which are deemed reliable, represent
the cotton crop OF the Southern States as
about an average yield. Much of it has
been successfully housed by planters
Owing to the want of bagging, 1t cannot
be baied nor transported. Until . supply of
wrapping il obtainei |, the cropis almost
useless, being TOO bulky for shipment.
Our Consul General in Egypt, Mr.
Thayer, writes home that the British Gov
ernnent is making extraordinary exer-
tions to procure supplies from and through
Egypt A new commercial treaty has
lately been negotiated between the Egyp-
tian and British Governments, which gives
the latter additional facilities in exporting
the staple. Mr.. 1hayer at once requested
that the same provisions should be granted
to the Government of the L. S., and his
request was granted.
The Leesburg turnpike, from Chain
Bridge to .angleys, has been crowded
with wagons all day. Our troops have
been engaged in strengthening their out
posts.
A son Of Com. Jones of the Navy has
remained loyal. Another son is q rebel
officer.
i The new position of Matthews Hill
commands Barrett Hill, at which place the
rebels have picket guard Large num-
bers Of our troops have been engaged to-
day in telling timber to give command of
the surrounding country. In several in
stances the rebel pickets have been OBJ
served about half o mile beyond our lines,
but no demonstration was attempted
yesterday a cavalry scouting party Of forty
went up the Lecsburg turnpike, three
miles above Prospect Hill, and but mile
below Great Falls. They learned from
trustworthy sources that the rebel picket
force was withdrawn from there early in
the morning.
The Tribune says Dr. Alfred Powell,
Surgeon Of the I'D New York regiment,
was at the battle of Bull Run and was one
of the prisoners captured and taken to
Richmond He states the rebel wounded
amounted to nearly 5000 and their killed
to 600.
Warrington safe--HebcIs skIddad.
died.
Washington, Oct. lU.
i Gen. McCalls division left Termali-
town last night, crossed the Potomac and
| to-day occupied Langley's, five miles from
Chain Bridge.
McCalPs and Smiths headquarters are