Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-18

Ter. She replied, and the engagement con-
lnued an hour, the Seminole keeping on
Ter way and the batteries for considerable,
distance saluting her. At least sixty shot
md shell were seen bursting and falling about
Ter, but she steadily returned the fire. and
inally passed the last battery. l1
What injury was inflicted on either vessel,
s not known.
After the Seminole had passed, the bate
les opened fire on an oyster vessel, after
which u rebel mounted the ramparts and
waved exultingly rebel flag. w.
1t has been known for some time that the
'ebels have had several 9-inch guns, not
mounted, in the region of this conflict, and
,hcse are doubtless those used. Shell from
1t least one heavy rifed gun were heard hiss
ng through the air. There must be twelve
guns in position, some very heavy, as their
reports shook the Yankee perceptibly. For
week, the camp fires of the rebels have
been extended far back from the place of &C
ton. Information has been received that a
arge body of troops have gone there from
Acquia Greek, opposite the enensy's line of
batteries. The channel is but hree-quarters
Of mile wide, and from shore to shore but a
mile and quarter. 1t will be seen that be-
lore vessels can pass in safety, these batteries
must be silenced ,,;-.a-.- -7a
Commander Craven witnessed the action of
the Yankee, but was unable to render assist
ance. He has come to this city and reported
the above facts. H.. -, 81
A new water battery of most perfect con-
struction, showing eight embrasures, has been
discovered at Acquia Creek. It has been as
certained that two South Carolina regiments,
among others, have left Beauregard's army.
One was esteemed his crack regiment.
Unless the rebel emissaries, Mason and
Slidell, suddenly changed the places agreed
upon for their exodus from the rebel States,
they have not, as reported, sailed for Europe
from Charleston, in defiance of the blockade
but directly the intelligence published to-
day reached here the Navy Department
ordered a fast steamer to intercept them, and 8
dispatch from New York to Secretary Welles
was received tonight, stating that the steame,
was ready, and would start off at once. If
however, Mason and Slidell have not sailet
from Charleston, but have taken the rout,
agreed upon, they will find our government
on the watch for them.
Special to Post.
s., T,i WASHINGTON, OcT. 16.
A Virginia paper of Monday confirms tn
report that the steamship Nashville has gon
to sea from Charleston.
The New Hampshire quota is full Tha
State is the first that has completed her lev,
of troops under the Presidents reauisition.
e.t PorosI, Mo-, Oct. 10.
We have the following account of the at
tack on the Big River bridge yesterday morn
ing: The enemy was approaching the bridg
about 7 o'clock yesterday morning by Ger
man picket, who gave the alarm. Our troops
numbering between 40 and 80, instantly pre-
pared for action, and although the force agaiins
them numbered about 600, under the lead c
Jeff. Thompson, himself, they stood thei
ground, and from Stone Hills and other place
did good execution. They were finally SUI
rounded, however, and obliged to surrender
Their loss is one killed and six wounded
The rebel loss is 5 killed and wounded
Immediately after the surrender the feeders
prisoners were sworn by jeff Thompson nc
to bear arms against the Southern Confede,
acy, and released. The rebels then burne
the bridge and retired. jeff Thompson sal
he had 5000 mounted men in the vicinity
that he intended to burn other bridges on tn
road, and that Pilot Knob and Ironton woul
soon be attacked. All the troops along tn
road have been ordered to Ironton by Co
Carlin, commander of that post, in anticipa
ton of an attack. A strong force of rebel
is said to be in that vicinity, threatening on
force at the terminus of the road. Col Ca,
Inns force consists of the SD and 3Sth Illinois
Dist Indiana, and detachment of Indian
Cavalry, which, with our strong fertilization.
is considered sufficient to repel any force tn
rebels have in that section, until reinforce
ments now on the way can reach there.
- .. New YORK, Oct. Is.
The Express states that the following yes
sells have sailed: U. S. frigate Wabash, {
s. gunboats Florida, Augusta, Jas. Odger
Unadilla, Ottawa and Seneca. The aboy
vessels comprise the feet that was here, tina
has been lying off the battery the last week
The Powhattan is still anchored, but wi
probably get off tonight.
~ Especial to Commercial
I'd. --.-.... WASHINGTON, Oct 16.
All was quiet down the Potomac and dow
the lines at noon. The Navy Department
still discredits the reported engagement a
New Orleans, especially the story of Hol
Inns.
A scout who has just returned, report
that there are 10000 rebels near Acqui
Creek.
. ST.. LOUIS, Oct. l6.
In the convention yesterday, an ordinanc
postponing the State election till the frs
Monday in November, 1862, was passed by
vote of 40 to 1. A resolution was offered
authorizing the Government to issue Stat
revenue notes, to the amount of two millions
to be received by the State the same as gold
and be redeemed in gold at the end of thre
years. without interest. The committee OF
Militia reported an ordinance for the organi
zation and government of State militia.
memorial was received from the U. S. Crane
Jury, requesting the convention to declare al
county offices vacant which have been fillec
by persons known to be any way disloyal tt
the United States Government, and such va
cancies to be filled by appointments by The
Governor.
Additional troops went down the Iron
Mountain Railroad last night 1t is under
stood that the Big River bridge was burned
by party of rebels from St. Francis county
headed by man named Coyce, member OF
the State Convention. -5r
..y d. INV [Herald's Dispatchl.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Is.
1t is evident now that the whole length OF
the shore from Shipping Point at the
mouth of the Quantico to the mouth of the
Chapawanzie, is lined with batteries, in which
are mounted several rifed guns, and others
carrying s and 9-pound shells. There are six
of these batteries in that distance, The main
one, at Shipping Point, has fewer guns. The
others have at least two. 80 - as, EryAea ais
Every vessel drawing over six feet of water
is obliged to pass for four miles within three
quarters of mile of these batteries. 2jif' SOC
8 AcOntraband states that there are no rebel
troops this side of Flint Hill, except the.
pickets at Vienna and Hunters Mill, on the
London and Hampshire railroad.
The main body of the enemy is concentra-
ed on the line of Flint Hill, Fairfax Court
House and, Fairfax Station on the HAMPTON
md Alexandria railroad. Gen. Bonham cola-
hands at Flint Hill, and Gen. Beauregard att
sairfax Court House. He heard nothing of
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