The Daily Dispatch: September 27, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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News and rumors.

The news from the North Carolina coast, which will be found under the telegraphic head, indicetes that the Federals contemplate further operations in that direction. Five U. S. vessels were reported off New Inlet yesterday at 12 o'clock, and two off Western bar.--New Inlet is in the vicinity of Wilmington, and the presumption is that the Yankees have designs of an invasion of that section of the State. It is well to be prepared for any desperate move on the part of the enemy, and these naval expeditions should be closely watched.

It was currently rumored last evening that two Federal steamers on the Potomac had been fired upon and badly damaged by our bateries.

The utmost interest and anxiety is now felt by the people to learn the progress of events, but we caution them against giving heed to any mere rumors. Whilst there is no doubt that important movements are in contemplation on the Potomac and on the peninsula. we are assured that nothing has thus far occurred, beyond what has already been made public. The Government is pushing forward vigorously, and no apprehensions need be felt as to the result of the measures now in progress.