Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-01-02
Additional Particulars of the Raid
to Van Buren,, Ark.
Seven Steamers and a large amount
of Army Stores Burned.
Rebel Army Of the Trans-Missis-
sippi Disorganized.
Stuart's Raid into Maryland Con-
tradicted.
Gen. Burnside'S Evidence in the
Porter COurt-Martial,
Rebel Movements on the Rappa.
hammock.

Rebel Movements on the Kappa.
hammock.
-...... WASHINGTON, Dec. 80.
The report that the rebel cavalry crossed
into Maryland at or near Edwards Ferry i:
confirmed. They were followed to Vienn,
yesterday morning by force of mount
ed men, under Captain John B. Mix, O
SCOTS 900. To-day the reconnaissance
was pushed on as far as Frying Pan, neal
Chantelly, by six companies of the regiment
under Lieut.. Col. Wilkinson. Three rebe
stragglers were taken prisoners, yesterday, by
the 9th New York Cavalry. Col. Percy
Wyndham will take up the pursuit to.mor
row.
A prisoner taken, belonging to the Sd Vir.
ginia cavalry, and now in the Capitol prison,
says that Lee, Stuart and Hampton left Guin
ness Station, on the Oath, with 1000 cavalry
and six pieces of artillery. This force was
divided - Stuart, with 1000 men and two
guns, went to Dumfries Hampton and Lee,
with 5000 men and four guns, went
where p ..
A dispatch received this afternoon from ar
officer near the Monocacy, in Maryland, states
that a large body of cavalry was crossing the
Potomac at Harrison's Island, about seventeen
miles this side of Harper's Ferry.
The Times has the following details of Sat
urday's fight with Stuart:
Saturday last Stuart crossed the Rappahan
mock at Kellogg's ford, about six miles east Of
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, with
5000 men and six pieces of artillery. He
proceeded to Stafford Church, where he di.
vided his forces into columns, each having
two pieces of artillery, and thus formed,
marched upon Dumfries, where they arrived
at about II o'clock A. NJ, and taking a posi-.
ton on the hills commanding the town, CON-
menced throwing shell and succeeded in de.
molishing the building lately occupied by
Gen. Sigel, and also several other buildings.
The place was occupied by three companies
Of infantry, 400 cavalry and four pieces Of
Gen. Slocum's corps, under the immediate
command of Col. Candy. The fight lasted
about six hours, when the rebels retired de-
feated.
Our loss was four killed and eight wounded.
The rebels so far as is known had ten men
killed and sixteen wounded. Thirty rebel
soldiers were captured, and they captured
twenty of our cavalry before they reached
Dumfries, and who were out patrolling. The
Unian troops acted in the most gallant man
her.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81.
The Washington Chronicle has special
from Frederick, Md, believed to be reliable,
stating that Stuart crossed the Potomac at
Point of Pocks, Tuesday night, with 1900
cavalry and battery of artillery, and is now
in Maryland, with the intention, it is believ-
ed, of going to Frederick, to destroy the
bridge over the Monocacy. 1t is raining
hard, and it is hoped that the river will rise
and prevent their escape. Plans are COM
pleted for capturing the whole force.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 81.
A fire last night destroyed ten houses in
9Th street Block, occupied by 20 families,
who barely escaped with their lives. The
fire spread to three adjacent buildings which
were destroyed. Loss about 81, 900.
The Inquirer has advices from Nashville
stating that Rosecrans had moved on the
enemy, driving them before him with consid-
cradle skirmishing. On Monday Rosecrans'
advance was in sight of Murfreesboro, with
the enemy in view in line of battle. A battle
is expected by Tuesday.
CAIRO, Dec. 81.
The garrison at Corinth are on half rations.
Foraging parties, however, are able to supply
Deficiencies.
Trains run from Corinth to jackson, and
from jackson to Holly Springs. Trains run
from Jackson to Trenton, and construction
train nine miles this side Every station
house is burned, and every bridge between
Trenton and Moscow. At least three miles Of
trestle-work is destroyed, and prepared bridge
timber along the line of the road was piled on
the track and burned, thus destroying the
rails. The timber in some of the trestle-
work was too green to burn.
Col. Murphy, of the 9Th Wisconsin, was
in command at Holly Springs when it was
retaken.
Gen. Grant has sent train to Memphis
after supplies.
Col. Lee, with large cavalry force, Is in
pursuit Of Van Dorm.
A Federal force of about 5000 left Trenton,
Sunday morning, going toward the Tennessee
river A reconnaissance was also made yes.
terday from Columbus.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec 81.
Gen. Blunt telegraphs to Gen. Curtis, under
date of Van Buren,, Ark, Dec. 28th, as fol-
lows:
My long range guns are now shelling the
rebel camp across the river, five miles below
here. If the enemy does not retreat during
the night, shall endeavor to cross my troops
over in the morning and offer battle.
Among the property captured here are four
steamer s-three of them heavily loaded with
supplies ferry boat and q large amount Of
ammunition.
Quite number Of the enemy were killed
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81.
At three o'clock this morning the Keystone
Mills, corner Of Thirteenth and Noble streets
occupied by Thos. Scho6eld, were destroyed
by fire. The Mills worked night and day or
army goods.
The employees all escaped but one woman
who was burned to death.
JEFFERSON CRY, Dec. 80.
| Both Houses of the Legislature com
pleted their organization to-day by thu
election OF I'll the emancipation candidates.
There seems to be general opinion tina
Congress should lead off in the emancipation
movements, and there is no doubt that |
prompt and liberal tender Of compensation
would greatly facilitate the emancipation
measure in the Legislature.
There is . strong prospect thata Senatoria
question viii be disposed Of this week, unde
l the Constitution Of this State. A simple ma
ijority only is required to pass any bill owe
the Governors veto.
50 .sess4sao WAsnueroN, Dec. 81. 5
y At headquarters last night about eigt