Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-03
ACTIVE OPERATIONS OF GEN.
4 GRANTS ARMY.
Distress of the Rebels in Vicks-
sf, burg. ...
Stuart's Cavalry defeated and pur-
sued toward Gettysburg.
ANOTHER PAYMASTER ROBBED
Preparations for the defense of
. Cincinnati. a
Account Of the Cavalry fight at
Westminster.


--o-
CINcINNATI, June 80.
A Committee of City Council and citizens
had an interview with Gen. Burnside last
night, relative to the defense of the city.
The committee adjourned without action, to
meet this morning.
There was general suspension of business
in Columbus yesterday. A meeting was held
in the State House and addressed by Gov.
Tod, who said he had information that the
rebels design entering Ohio within the next
month. A committee Of persons was appoint
ed to adopt plan of action and raise troops
for home defense
The Commercials Central Kentucky dis
patch says matters on the Cumberland wear a
threatening aspect. The enemy is reported
in force at Albany. Rebels numbering fifteen
thousand, under Pegram and Marshall, are
preparing to make an advance into Kentucky
from Walkers and Cumberland Gaps. The
advance of this force entered Columbia yes
terday. The character of this movement is
not yet fully developed, but those in com.
mand seem confident of their ability to resist
any attack likely to be made.
Special to Times.
HARRIsBuRG, June 20.
throughout the day our forces have held
their position beyond HARRISBURG; fortifica-
tons, anticipating the enemy's advance. The
rebels have not showed any inclination to
make an attack. This morning few shots
were exchanged between the rebels and our
| pickets.
Opinion is gaining credence that the rebels
are manHuvering to take Harrisburg by
flank movement.
1t is reported that they have pontoon
train IL miles this side of Columbia. How
ever, it is somewhat doubted.
A gentleman just escaped from the rebel
lines at Chambersburg, reports rebel COL
umn moving eastward numbering $4,000,
accompanied by l04 pieces of artillery.
Gen. Lee with his staff officers were in
Chambersburg last Saturday. Thirty three
prisoners captured at West Union were
brought into town this morning.
Gen. Stahl is appointed to command of the
cavalry forces in this department.
| Another order is issued by the rebel Gen.
Ewell, dated June 22d, in relation to restric-
TORS enjoined upon his army and the citizens
of the country through which the rebels
pass. He urges ready acquiescence with
the demands of the military authorities and
it will serve greatly to lessen the rigors Of
war. 1t is confidently believed this morning
that the enemy would commence an attack
to- day in all probability tomorrow or next
day will develop his intended movements.
Possibly Lee may contemplate capturing
Baltimore, and consider Harrisburg of secon-
dairy Importance.
PHILADELPHIA, June 80.
The excitement to-day is intense. Up to
late hour Eighth Street was crowded with
an excited populace enquiring for news, and
enlisting for the defense of the City and
State at the Navy Yard. Business at most
of the workshops is either entirely suspend
ed or closed at an early hour, to allow men to
drill, and most of the stores on Market and
Chestnut Streets are closed early for the same
purpose. The City, no doubt, will soon be
placed in a state of defense.
PHILADELPHIA, June 3O-S NJ
A special to the Inquirer from Baltimore
states that train arrived from the Western
terminus of the Western Maryland Road
No r, bells had appeared along the route.
1t is ascertained that large body Of Fed
eral cavalry reached Gettysburg and took
possession, capturing number of rebels
Our army is gradually moving in that direc-
ton.
Trains on the Northern Central run to
Porkton, 26 miles from Baltimore. No ap-
prehensions are felt for the Baltimore &
Washington Railroad. 1t is strongly pro-
tected; also the Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Road.
Gunboats are in the Gunpowder river and
at Havre de Grace and Bush river. The de-
lenses Of Baltimore are very strong.
| E.. D.Ix H. J.. IL
obliged to return after reaching Sykesville,
where large force of rebel cavalry were seen
tearing up the track.
New YORK, June 80.
The rumor is very prevalent that Halleck
has been removed and Mcclellan appointed
his successor.
A dispatch dated Fort Washington, on the
West bank of the Susquehanna yesterday
states the enemy's position described the arc
of circle, the extremes resting on two main
roads, Pickets are out and artillery in front,
and flank battle is expected tomorrow.
New YORK, June 80.
The steamer Columbia. from New Orleans
the oath, arrived on the Goth. The rebels at
tackled bridge at Lafourche crossing, but
were repulsed. A second attack was made
on the night of the 21st, but was again re-
pulsed with considerable loss, leaving their
dead and wounded on the field.
| A deserter from Port Hudson says their
best artillerist, Capt. Boone, has been killed
Also several ladies were killed in the recent
assault. Rebel loss about 1900. The de-
serter states when he left they had ID days
rations. When these are gone, the rebels in
tend to cross the river ON RATS instead of
surrendering.
CH1cKAsAw BAYOU, June Is,
! & via CAIRO. June &c..
Port Hudson is not taken. Gen. Grant
was deceived by false report gwen out be-
fore the boat landed.
The Arizona war vessel arrived on Tuesday
night. having passed around Port Hudson by
the Atchifaiaga. Gen. Sherman was left in
command of a reconnaissance towards
Canton.
Firing has been quieter to day in conse-
ouence Of the intense heat We have gained
possession of another fort on the left. There
is general impression that the siege must
close before many days. - r. s-.-
/ -sFd BALTIMORE, June 80.
The american of this morning publishes
the following: tt .sot'
A portion of the LIST Delaware cavalry,
which was stationed at Westminster, %
miles from the city, was attacked yesterday
by rebel cavalry, and running fight ensued,
in which our cavalry were chased to within
miles Of the city, but few of them reporting
at headqua, ters Later in the evening it was
reported that considerable force of rebel
cavalry was advancing towards the city on
Keistertown road. The preconcerted signal
was Immediately given and the members Of
the Union Leagues promptly assembled and
'eceived' their arms and marched to the bar
ricades. :.s .ors4.ffa.. z,.ar