Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-17

hold the town to the last. The rebel cross
ing was effected under the protection of heavy
guns on the Virginia side. AS soon as the
head of the column landed on the Maryland
side our pickets opened alively skirmish with
them, in which ono man Of the 18th Illinois
cavalry was killed. The loss of the enemy
was not asccrtained.
Yesterday there was general movement of
our troops towards Dam No. 5, where it is
thought they would attempt to recross.
In the woods, on the Virginia side, opposite
the town, there were indications of rebel
force of at least 1000 men. The smoke of
numerous camp fires were visable among the
trees for two or three hours on Friday, and
full regiment of men was seen drawn up in
line -of-battle on the edge of the woods.
Special to Herald.
New YORK, Oct. II.
A private dispatch says that the battle
fought yesterday at Harrodsburg and Dam
vile was heavier than the Wednesday battle.
Woolford took 100 wagons and 1000 rebel
prisoners The rebels are retreating to Camp
Dick Robinson
1t is also rumored that Bragg and Cheatam
were killed in Wednesdays battle.
WLLIAMsroRT, Nd, Oct. -.
At intervals yesterday occasional discharges
of musketry We're heard in the direction of
our advance, but the result was not known.
An individual was arrested by the 9Th Ma
ryland Regiment, who pretended to be Ma
ryland farmer. He has been identified as a
wealthy secession farmer, and as the individ-
ual who guided Lee through Maryland, both
on his advance and retreat.
A second brigade of infantry arrived here
from Harpcr's Ferry to-day. There is now
| sufficient force here to guard against any pos
sble surprise.
Gen. Banks received dispatch from Stone
man, to-day, dated Poolesville, apprising him
of the appearance ofStewart's and Hamptons
force, with six pieces of artillery. They were
pursued by Pleasanton's cavalry.
When the rebels arrived fairly in sight of
the river, they broke into small bodies and
made for several fords The troops sent to
intercept them were of course also obliged to
divide and engage the enemy at number of
points.
There is no farther confirmation of the re-
port that the rebel army is retreating from
Winchester. Skillful Generals predict that if
it does move down the valley it will be for the
purpose of attacking Gen. Sigel, with which
purpose it is supposed that Stewards raid in
to Maryland may be connected Gen. Sigel,
however, keeps bright look out.
HARRrsBURG, Oct 10.
The following is a special to the Philadel-
phia Inquirer:
from reliable gentleman of Perry county
that a rebel force of 10000 made their APP
pearance within eight miles of Concord, Frank
loci ,so.hk Of ~ al
ried off l 500 horses.
The farmers of Franklin county are moving
their stock into Perry county.
The rebels are supposed to be making for
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 10.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
received a dispatch giving information of the
same nature as that obtained in the Philadel-
phia Inquiurer's special, but they have receiv-
ed no confirmation of the intelligence from
any official ON the road, and place no conf
dence in it.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.
The foregoing report of another rebel inva-
sion is probably canard
BALTIMORE, Oct 10.
The american has the following dispatch:
Frederick, Ocs 1871 The escape of the
rebels across the Potomac is fully confirmed
After they were driven from Nolan's Ford,
they divided and crossed the river in small
bodies at different points. Farmers. taken
prisoners by them at Mercersburg, were pa
rolled at the river and arrived here to-dav.-
The farmers report Gen. Stewart and Wade
Hampton with the expedition. The cavalry
force was detachments from Virginia and
South Carolina regiments They seized not
only horses in Maryland, but swept the parts
of Pennsylvania through which they passed
of every horse worth taking.
PERRYvILLE, KY, Oct. 8.
Bragg's army attacked Gen. McC Jocks corps
near this place yesterday. The fighting was
desperate. Gen. James J. jackson, Elk Con-
gresham Of Ky, commanding division. was
killed. Gen. Terrell of KY, formerly of Ter
relrs battery, commanding brigade was, seri-
ously wounded.
On two occasions the fight was hand to
hand. The oonfederates were greatly superb
or to the Federals in numbers
McCook was heavily reinforced, and the
battle was resumed to-day. The fighting was
mainly done by Gen. Rozencranss Division,
formerly Mtchell's.
Col. Geo. Webster, of the 9Sth Ohio, acting
Brigadier General of the 34th Brigade, was
severely wounded.
The firing ceased about 7 o'clock this eve
ming.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 9.
"A doubtful rumor says at the close of the |
engagement at Perryville the rebels had pos
session of part of the field
The government, at an expense of 5000, 900,
is about constructing hospital near the
Home of Refuge, capable of accommodating
1000 men.
LATER FROM PERRYvILLE
Gen. Sheridan, of Illinois, reported killed,
is probably alive,
Our loss IS stated at 2, 900 killed and wound.
ed Enemy's loss not known.
The enemy is north of Peryville. A gen.
eral attack is expected Immediately by our
forces.
New YORK, Oct. H.
The TTibune's special from Washington
says the modified rumors of Cabinet and
Judiciary char ges are unfounded. Is
The Times Harper's Ferry letter confirms
The rumor that movement of the Federal I
army is determined on. IL
The Heralds Washington special says the t
State Department has information from
Minister Adams Of the arrest of parties in
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