Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05
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SUMMARY nF NEWS


worth, had made great preparations for a con-
flct. He had in his possession a volcanic ri
fe-capable of 81 discharges without reloading
Colts revolving rifles, double barreled guns,
revolvers, and small howitzer. He had per-
sistently boasted of his individual power to
hold his house against any attack.
Two OF the enemy's picket guards were cap
tured some miles beyond Arlington Heights
and brought to Washington. One OF them
confirms the report that on Saturday afternoon
about 700 rebels were several miles only from
Arlington, but prudently retired farther back
when they discovered the hurrying of the
troops thitherward from Washington.
A car was seized four miles beyond Alexan-
dria, on the line OF the railroad by Zouaves,
containing butter, cheese, flour, eggs, ETC.,
Eighteen men of the rebel army, in citizens
dress, were in charge. The goods and men
were brought to Alexandria, where they await
the orders of the government.
A man was seized several miles from wash
ington, with secession flag, by several Zou-
aves, which they made him carry on pole to
the Marshall House where Ellsworth was as
saSsinated, and there trample the flag in the
dust, and then lie down on it.
From Alexandria all along the Georgetown
aqueduct breastworks have been thrown up in
"a hours-every soldier, even in the n. Y. 7th,
working constantly and effectually. These de-
fences are being strengthened.
At Alexandria one spy captured to-day,
and three yesterday; and $50 concealed pistols,
500 rounds ammunition, and large quantity
of military clothing, were seized in suspected
houses.
The Zouaves took in custody rebel, with
about $3.50 on his person, together with pis-
tolls and papers. He deprived of the ei-
fects and released on parole.
MAY 28.-The rebels are evidently prepar-
ing for action. Reports received at Washing
ton state that they are throwing up entrench-
ments at the Manassas Gap Junction and the
secessonists in Alexandria are loudly boasting
that they will soon be relieved by the advance
of rebel troops from Richmond. The govern
ment, however, is prepared at points TO check
any forward movements of the enemy.
1t is stated, that some mysterious move
mems have been going on at the rebel camp
at Harper's Ferry. Only two companies have
been parade for some days. The ferryman
warned to pass nothing but the mail. The
camp is guarded with great care, neither friend
or foe being permitted to visit it. All this
may be only mark TO cover a retreat, as the
camp is on a horseshoe shaped piece of
ground, from which retreat might easily be
cut off.
The United States forces from the Indian
country west of Kansas, comprising six COM
panies of cavalry and five of infantry, under
Lieut.. Col. Emery, are near Leavenworth,
Kansas, with all means of transportation and
plenty OF subsistence. On the Texan frontier
they made rapid retrograde march, and cap
tured twenty five Texans who had been dog
ging the troops for some time. They were
held prisoners one day and discharged.
The President has accepted three regiments
from Kansas, including one of cavalry from
the Leavenworth arsenal large detachment
of the former, (and the main body, if neces-
sary.) will be deployed along the Hannibal
and STD oseph railway to protect passengers and
freight from capture or injury. There has
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cessionists, but this will guaranty protection
to persons and property.
1t is reported that 500 cavalry and 800 seces-
sion infantry, with dozen wagon loads of arms.
which were to be reinforced by 1000, arrived
at Webster, and intended TO attack Wheeling
Some 5000 Ohio and Wheeling troops took
possession of the Wheeling branch of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad ana started TO Graf
ton, (Parkersburg junction,) where the seces-
sion forces were encamped.
On Saturday night body of Union men,
took possession of the railroad depot and tele-
graph Office at Moundsvile, as Major Barry the
agent was strongly enlisted in the secession
business.
Their ebels at Point of Rocks have succeeded
in throwing ssBalman's Rock,'' on the rail
road track, by blasting. The rock weighs a
bout 20 tuns.
On Sunday the secessionists burned two Of
the railroad bridges between Farmington and
Warrington, on the Baltimore road
MAY 29.-Two citizens of Alexandria, who
on their word of honor declared that they were
loyal to the United States, were several days
since granted passes to that city at pleasure.
To day they went beyond the outside guards
into some bushes and fred on the U. s. Artil-
lery. They were Immediately pursued and
shot. The passes referred to were found in
their pockets.
A gentleman from Norfolk by way of Rich
.,,.I.e 81, tha
cession force now at Norfolk, Portsmouth and
Gosport, at 10000; at Richmond at least 10,
900, and near Fredericksburg 10000; large
re endorsements having arrived, within a few
days, from the South
Persons recently from Kentucky, say that
the six Western counties as hot with the
Secession fever as South Carolina ever was,
ard that mob-law and terrorism sweep every
thing before them. The rest of the State is
either quiescent or actively loyal.
Several steamers, with about 900 troops
aboard, went down the river and their dest-
nation is supposed to be Acquia creek, where
the rebels are known to have erected battery.
Eight armed rebel soldiers captured in Vir-
ginia, and the 30 cavalry taken at Alexandria,
are at the Washington Navy Yard, awaiting
the action of the military authorities.
A force of 1900 men, formed an entrenched
camp near the mouth of James river to-day,
ten miles from Monroe, across Hampton roads
This is an important strategic point.
Lieut.. Col. Heinzelman, who is now in COM
mand of three regiments under Gen. Mans
field in Alexandria county, is the man who
drove Cortina from Texas.
About 100 fugitive slave came TO Fortress
Monroe this morning. They were provided
with rations and set to work, their services
being greatly needed.
On Saturday night a-week, Prof. Grants
calcium light was used at Fortress Monroe.