The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-18
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Condensed by the salem Gazette.

FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Condensed by the Salem Gazette.
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
The intentions OF Gen Mcclellan seems to
be to strengthen the positions Of his army a'
he proceeds further into Virginia, 50 that he
may have Entertainments to fall back upon
in case retrogade movement should. to any
extent, become necessary. Heavy works art
being constructed at all the new points re-
Gently taken possession OF by our troops, in
which they have not yet been interiered with
by the rebels. Tho pickets Of the enemy are
again in sight along our lines.
Gen. Mcclellan took another step forward
ON "Wednesday by occupying townsville
which is three miles in advance Of Langley,
Station, to which his pickets advanced before
this; and also moved to Martins Hill, in
front of Falls Church. The Townsville po'
sition appears to have been taken very res.
pectiuily and deliberately, with batteries
carefully placed, and proper cavalry sup
port, which remained three hours before
pitching tents and beginning entertainments
1t will not require many advances of thissori
to place long range guns in such positions
as to mako death dealing shells, from them,
decidedly uncomfortable to the Beauregard
host,-who, by the way, are still Dragging
that they mean to winter in Washington and
Baltimore.
GENERAL BASKs's COLUMN.
Everything continues quiet on the Upper
Potomac. The rebel force which moved uI
the river, week or two ago, has not made
disappearance at any point since 1t left the
yscinity of the mouth Of Muddy Creek.
An order has been issued for the expulsion
Of female camp followers from Gen. Bank's
command, their presence having become in
convenient.
A correspondent Of the New York Herald
gives the following:
DARSsrows, Nd, Oct. 0, 1861.
Several movements by regiments in detail
have transpired within the past few days,
and il is the impression Of outsiders that 9th.
or movements are In contemplation Every.
thing connected with the government OF Gen.
Banks and Gen. Stones command is con.
Quoted with the utmost secrecy, and the most
anxious "searchers utter knowledge" cannot
obtain any reliable intelligence in advance.
'roRTREss MONROE, AND TIE POTOMAC.
Nothing of importance has transpired at
Fortress Monroe. During the heavy storm
ON Thursday night two rebel steamers came
down the river with the intention Of running
the blockade, but finding themselves observed
they returned. This event caused an alarm
at the fortress for short time.
From variety Of indications 1t is evident
that the attention of the rebels is just now
concentrating on Fortress Monroe. The nc
cumulatipg Of Confederate troops in its
neighborhood, and the unsuccessful effort by
a couple Of their war vessels to escape under
cover Of the darkness, prove tho importance
Of that position in their eyes. Ifthere were
any doubt upon the point it would be rcmov-
cd by the Richmond Examiner. which says
that the "imporant Fortress Of Monroe,
phieh rouid nop be rorih a million day 10
US was surrendered to the Yankees" ..
A party Of the n. Y. Zouaycs, who were
sent out on Saturday morning from Newport
News to cut fuel, were attacked, probably by
a scouting party, and driven in, with the loss
of one team. Two rebel tugs appeared at
the same time on James river. The express
went up short distance on Reconnaissance,
but was unable to reach the enemy.
FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. l3.
Twelve of the llth n. Y. regiment were
yesterday taken by the rebels short distance
above Newport News. and Lieut.. Gellen who
commanded the party, who were in quest Of
fuel, is under arrest for cowardly behavior. !.
KENTUCKY.
An attack Of the rebels upon our pickets
near Paducah, isreported. The rebels divid.
ed their forces and fired into each other.-
Each party was 30 frightened by the valor Of
each other. that both fed in dismay. The
rebels. in heavy force, are said to be advance
ing against Paducah.
Breckinridge is engaged in organizing Q
large rebel camp at Petersburg, in Floyd
County.
The Louisville journals publish tho docu.
ments referring to the retirement Of Gen. An.
derson from the command Of the Cumberland
and the appointment Of Gen.
Sherman in his place. Gen Anderson dcep-
ly regrets that he is compelled 10 relinquish
his post but his feeble health renders Il
necessary for him to do 30. and tho selection
Of HE ruccessor. made on his own recommen.
dation, sivcs him. great satisfaction. Con.