Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-11-28
VOL. XIV-NO. 90.

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lpeared, this morning. at Franklin on the
Blackwater river and attempted to cross un-
der cover of shells. The Confederates resist.
ed successfully for two hours when the Abo-
litionists retired s We captured IL or IA parI
ties direct from Lower Brandon, who assert
that there Is no feet in the vicinity nor had
there been. .s; go s5s =. ~. :-...-. - -.
A dispetch TO the Tribune, from Falmouth,
says the rebels, now have two heavy Rod
mans planted hack Of Frederickburg but our
battery completely silenced them. -
They have been running railroad trains
night and day. withdrawing supplies and ma
chinery from fredericksburg to Richmond.
al Fifteen forage wagons Of Couch's troops
were attacked by rebel cavalry, just outside of
our lines. yesterday, but the guard repelled
the guerrillas and brought the wagons all
back g., b.,Ta..i.,. - t...,....'I ~ -,
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. %. 80
The Baltimore Anericam's Haper's Ferry
letter, Of yesterday, says it is rumored that
jackson is still near Winchester, with 46, 900
men,. The general impression is that he is
retreating towards Gordonsville. o -
All is quiet along the lines. 9--ia
af Gen. Geary is making daily reconnoissances
to observe the movements of the enemy s Y b
The main track of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad is torn up for twenty two miles. The
rails are rendered useless by having the cross
ties all burned. On an average, there are
nearly 20 rails per mile fit for relaying. 10
, The river has only risen two inches, but
further rise is expected from the rains in the
mountains. 7aief BIZ
to @ New YoaK, Nov. o..
A Washington letter of the 21st, to the
Commercial, states that some apprehensions
have been entertained for those who fight
with Sigel, but to-day it is believed they have
fallen back in good order, and that they can
resist any attempt made against them. 9.lo
Our lines this morning were at Centerville,
and the rebels had appeared in force ~ Bull
Run. f-#
Higher up the Potomac all win now be
safe from repetition of the raid into Mary
land, as the Potomac can no longer be forded.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc,l ID
@ fredericksburg, Nov. %. 49,
Last night was busy time in Fredericks.
burg, removing the inhabitants. The mill
tary authorities also were not idle, as daylight
this morning revealed a line Of earthworks to
the right and rear of the town, the result of
last nights labor. The artillery is now being
placed in the most favorable positions, while
the encampments, which are in range of the
enemy's guns, are being removed further
back from the river i.g....-.. ...., =,
There are very apparent strong reasons for
not opening upon the city, to-day, unless
forced to do SO by the enemy. - MS.
The rebels have just fred few shots, but
no response has been made.
' .-...,..-........... -. -. CAIRO, Nov. 90.
The Grenada appeal Of the 18th, says
Geo. W. Randolph, Secretary of War has re-
signed, and his resignation has been accept
ed by the President. Gen. G.. W. Smith is
acting Secretary. .....
Gen. Pemberton has issued an order posit-
lively prohibiting any one crossing his lines
North g, ~.
The Appeal also states that Gen. Grant
proposes to try the invasion and subjugation
Of Mississippi, and calls on the people of that
State to rally en- nGsse, and by SO doing, Penn
berton's army may be increased to 100000.
It thereby virtually acknowledges that his
army at present is much less. ..f.....
Gov. Rector, of Arkansas has resigned, and
Judge Fletcher President of the Senate, is act
ing Governor till the Inauguration of Flanna.
gan. st,t
Gen. Grant passed down to Lagrange yes
terday.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Porc,iAr,
November, 20.
Nothing of particular interest has trans
pired, owing to some misunderstanding.
A train having Fredericksburg women and
children aboard was fred into Fortunately
none were hurt. The citizens of Fredericks-
burg are leaving the city fast. -'EFF.
So PHILADEIpH1A, Nov. 90 $50,
A private dispatch has been received here
stating the death Of Gen. Frank Patterson,
Of camp fever, at Fairfax G. H. s: 5, ~,
The Washington Star contains h63Oll0sss
ing: The impression prevails extensively ii
front yesterday and to-day, that Gen. EaTly's
and Mackalls divisions of Jaekson's corps
were advancing upon Washington, and had
arrived in the vicinity of Leesburg.
We know if Stonewall Jackson comes this
way with less than 100000 men, Heintzlee
nan won't let him get back again. .ze v.st
We don't believe the rebels in our immedi-
lte front are in any considerable force. !. -
/ ..- HARPER's FERRY, Nov. %.
Our working parties were attacked this
morning near Halltown, by troop of rebel
horse, but were driven back. T Ell
Special to Herald aslt4ai ss T69Ea
ai @ NASHVILLE, Nov. ~. as.
Bragg, Buckner and Cheatham were at
durfreesboro on the 18th. Their movements
Indicate that they are retiring to Tullahoma,
where said rebels are fortifying. 'a'
Bargg's army is divided into two corps,
lnder Hardee and Polk.
..,...s....., Z NASHVILLE, Nov. %.
Seventy-five Of Morgan's and FORESTS men
we're brought in to-day. as aa Y ,.sn6s slcs
On Thursday we captured a guerrilla pro-
1ision train, near GAINESVILLE, and 80 prison
RS. 81 $3.50 -.ss..f ..,, i. ...... ~.
Bragg is at Tullapoo. ga
Brownlow and Maynard addressed an i'm
nense crowd last night. saes II .4s2oa1
The Union war feeling is increasing.
Military intelligence is interdicted. e.
/ WASHINGTON, Nov. %.
The sensation rumors of mediation and in
ervention, brought by the Persia, are spuri-
'us. isf '7A ~ jst iss s4l43a95 e.
The War Department has commenced the
publication of the names of officers dismissed
or absence without leave, for disrespectful
anguage towards the President and COM
handing officers, and for cowardice. The.list
ontains 81 captains and 1st-lieutenants.
ai isnaaa New YolK, Nov. %. ii 3
The Herald has Fernandino letter, Of the
9th, giving an account of the bombardment
# St. Marys, by the gunboat Mohawk -
troops landed were fred upon by the rebels,
one man. The rebels mustered
trongly, whereupon the Mohawk fred shells /,
or twenty minutes into the town. She stop
,ed as a boat bearing a flag Of truce approach
d the ship. A Lieutenant went ashore with. Z
ler, ON whose return the ship hauled off, in
ending to return to Fernandino, when the
ebels fred volley Of musketry upon, her
The Mohawk then returned abreast the town