Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-11-14


ackson is to cross the Shenandoah to attack |
i'm in the flank and rear with 10000 men,
HON he now commands in the Shenandoah |
ALLEY.
An expedition was sent by Gen. Heintzle-
nan, on Saturday, to the mouth Of the Poto-
nae to break up several smuggling establish
nents, which were forwarding stores to the
ebels. Quantities of goods and rebel money
we're found, and number Of wealthy persons
rrested and brought to Washington.
An important reconnaissance from Bolivar
Heights was made, yesterday, by Gen. Geary,
With a force of $500 infantry, surpris-
ng the rebels at Halltown, pushing on until
lear Berryville, until the positions of the
ebel Gems. Longstreet and Hill were discov-
red, when the party returned to camp
They took twelve prisoners, wounded seven,
md brought fifteen horses and twenty head
If cattle
FORT MONROE, Nov. Q.
The Richmond papers of Sunday say that
The Abolitionists marched in force from Wash
ngton to point on the Roanoke river, below
Weldon, to cut off the rebel troops. The
Abo'itionists were kept at bay, while the Con-
(ederates fell back to Spring Greek, below
with the loss of two killed and
81 wounded. The Federal loss was very
heavy, including one entire cavalry company,
cut up and destroyed.
Mobile, 9th.-Advices from Holly Springs
state that the enemy has advanced in force to
Tenn, and are advancing on this
place.
Col. Jackson's cavalry has had skirmish
at Conan.
Charleston, 6th-Gen. Beauregard has
ordered non-combatants to leave Charleston,
with their movable property. He has also
ordered all the slaves to be removed. This
is done in order to avoid embarrassment and
delay, and should it be necessary he will re-
move the entire population.
New YORK, Nov. 10.
The recent reported challenge of Cassius
M. Clay to D. c. Birdsall proves to be a hoax.
The Vanderbilt goes to sea tonight, in
search Of the Alabama.
The Richmond Wing Of Nov. 9Th, in speak
ing of the recent northern elections, says they
show plainly that the tide sets all one way
and that against Abraham Lincoln and his
rampant war party. Il the electioneering as
severated appeals of this party could be cred
tied, this success of the Democrats is about
equal to declaration Of peace; but they are
not to be credited, and we are not permitted
to take the comfort to our bosoms. We have
reason to hope, though, that with Demo
cratic Congress and Republican Admins.
tration they will regard each other as men
who are in doubt, and that tomorrow they NAV
be cutting each others threats. The wal
will not be set forward any As Lincoln and
al h. 10,
conducted it themselves, the people have
meant by this remarkable revolution to de-
clare not only deep dissatisfaction, but t.
decree that important changes shall be made
and having found out their strength, and hav
ing less fear of the Bastiles before their eyes
we may expect the opposition will now speak
their sentiments with boldness they have
not dared 10 venture heretofore.
The Wing also says the changes of posi-
tons of our army in Northern Virginia has
been anticipated for some time and create NJ
surprise.
From Weldon we have reports of an ad
vance of the enemy upon that place.
On Sunday last, the Federalists marched
from Washington, n c., to point on the
Roanoke river, below Wilmington, to cut of
the 18th aud 18th regiments stationed Their,
and below.
Four companies of the 26th regiment en-
countered the whole Yankee force, and kept
them at bay the whole day, and last night tn
entire Confederate force had reached tn
scene and offered battle to the enemy, who
fell back to prevent battle. Smelling wa
kept up till 10 P. NJ. by gunboats. Our entir
force fell back last night to Spring Green, be
low WILLIAMSON to prevent flank move
ment by reinforcements from Washington,
We learn from Masonboro, this morning
that the blockading squadron had commenced
firing on an English brig, which was sup
posed to be running the blockade. The bri,
was run ashore from Wilmington, y. c.
Eight new cases of yellow fever were re
ported on Monday. New cases are few, blu
dea his are very sudden. q.
augusta, Ga, 6M.-The Savannah Re
publican, of this morning, says the Abolition
lists were bombarding Tampa Bay, Fla, OF
the Sd inst. Our forces were confident o
their ability to hold out.
factory exploded, killing every person EN-
ployed in the works. Not less than thirty
lives were lost.
Mobile, 6th.-Thc enemy is about to max,
strenuous efforts to open the Mississippi
The prospect of recognition is hurryins
them up
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoroMAc,)
November, 10.
The following order was issued by Gen.
Burnside, on taking command OF the army
In accordance with general order No. 1872
issued by the President Of the United States
| hereby assume command Of the army OF
the Potomac. Patriotism and the exercise oil
my every energy in the direction of this army
headed by the full aud hearty corporations
of its officers and men, will, hope, under
the blessings Of God insure it's success Hav-
ing been a sharer of the privations, and a
witness Of the bravery of the old army OF
the Potomac in many campaigns, and fully
identified with them in that feeling of respect
and esteem for Gen. Mcclellan, entertained
throughout long and most friendly associa-
ton with him, feel that it is not as a
stranger assume command To the army
corps so long and intimately associated
with me, need say nothing. Our histories
are identical. With diffidence for myself, but
with proud confidence in the unwavering
loyalty and determination of the gallant
army now entrusted to my care, accept its
control with the steadfast assurance that the
just cause must prevail. "S' %"
(Signed.) A. E. BURNSIDE,
20 -f Maj Gen. Commanding.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
Maj. Gen. Hooker has been assigned to the
command of the army corps heretofore com
handed by Fitz John Porter, who has been
ordered to Washington, to stand his trial up
IN the charges preferred against him by Gen.
Pope for misconduct at the battle of Bull
Run. F Ect
$50 sEd Special to Tribune. s-z
E7-- e'o7q WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
Gen. Schenk has been designated as the
successor of Maj Gen. Wool, and will proba-
,ly be we'll enough to leave for his post in
lay or two. elt l15l.4sr s-e3 y,t
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