Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-11-20
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arms. About 1000 troops including Nimm's
Boston battery have been ordered into the two
counties, Accomac and Northampton. Ac-
comac is prepared to array herself on the
side OF the Unfon, but Northampton shows
fight Gen. Blk has issued a proclamation to
the people of the two counties, and sent it in
advance Of the expedition.
- WESTERN VIRGINIA.-From Gen. Rosen-
cranz's Division, we learn, that Gen. Cox's
brigade crossed the Kanawha and New River
and drove the rebels back three miles from
all their positions, on the 10th; and after
wards Gen. Benham's column moved up and
began to feel their front, when sharp skir-
mish took place-lastng till dark. Gen. BIS
force lay on their arms all night. In the
morning they discovered that the rebels had
retreated during the night. Our loss was
two killed. g.
Gov. HARR1s.-The Governor of Tennessee
(Harrs) has issued an address to the people
of his State, calling upon them to furnish
every double barrel shot gun and rifle they
have, to arm the troops now offering He says
ssthe State must aid herself to the full extent of
her resources-and calls upon Tennesseans to
exhaust every resource of their State before
the foot of the invader shall pollute Tennes-
see.''
w. L. YANCY.-This individual it appears
has made quite lively sensation in Paris
among the Americans. by solemny advising
a cotton speculator to ssreaize' without delay,
for, s'in less than sixty days England will
g recognize the Southern Confederacy, and
" break up the blockade,'' - when, of course,
the "price of cotton must fall" Wonder what
he will think of his ssprediction'' when he
receives the news of the capture OF Beaufort
GEoRGIA.-The panic is said to be so great
at Savannah that even the men running a
way, and the small ware merchants were pack
ing up their goods to leave. The authorities,
however, have prevented them from doing so.
The Repw5hcan is very indignant at this s'cow-
ardly desertion,' and urges Gen. Lawton to
issue an order '.preventing any abe-bodied
smen under 60 years from leaving.
MORE ARREsrs.-Senator Gwin of Califor-
mia, Calhoun Bcnham and J. Brent, were ar
rested at Panama on the arrival of the last
'CaIiforhis steamer, and brought to New York
prisoners; papers compromising them with
the rebels having been found in their posses
sion. They have been released on parole,
end not to leave the country without permis
sion of the Government.
NUrINED.-It is reported that 5000 rebel
troops had mutined at Norfolk on the 18th,
and that most of the citizens were with the
who had determined only to fight
tor the Union under the ssold gridiron." In
confirmation, it is said, that the Stars and
Stripes were flying gloriously from Pig Point
opposite Newport News, where the rebels had
formidable battery.
THE BATTLE AT PoRT RoYAL.-The Charles
ton Courier says: The storm of iron hail that
caue bursting through the air is beyond all
description. It was more like the noise of
winds roaring through the rigging of vessel
in tempest, than anything else. The ma
n9uvering of the vessels, was admitted by
some of our best naval officers to have been
grandIy executed
TERRITORIAL GovERNMENTs.-It is stated
chat the necessary documents were taken out
in the Naval Expedition to form, in the places
occupied by the troops Territo orial Govern
ments to be in force until the authority of the
when the old State form will be re-established.
This is an important movement, if true.
The ARMY IN MIssoURI-Generals Hunter,
Pope and SturgIs's Divisions of the army
left Springfield for St. Louis by way of War
saw, and Gems. Seigel and Asboth's Divisions |
were to leave in day or two for the same
destination by way of Rolla. What does !
this withdrawal mean and vhy leave the IT. !
nion men of Springfield unprotected
GEN. MCKINsTRY.-This gentleman received |
orders on the 9th to repair to st. Louis and
report to Washington by letter. Upon his
arrival at st. Louis, he was met at the cars by
several officers, arrested and conveyed TO the
Arsenal, under instructions to hold no com
munication with any one.. His cashier, Mr..
ii ohm, was also arrested.
A "PATRIorIc'' APPEAL.-The Louisville
Journal expresses a fear that tobacco will be-
come scarce if the tobacco growing region re-
mains in possession of the rebels, and makes
the following appeal: s'Rouse up, oh ye tobacco
chewers and smokers, every mothers of
y ou, and avert such catastrophe by driving
the invaders away.
AN ITEM.-The ship Conway, from London,
arrived at Quebec, on Monday the 11th, with
1915 barrels OF gun-powder, and other mill
tary stores. The bark Fling Grove arrived
The previous day with military stores. The
steamer Jura also landed at Quebec a quantity
Of stores for the garrison. What's Gin the
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The BATTLE AT PIKEyILLE.-Gen. Nelson's
,ioforv at pikavilIe waS achievad after mart /