Pawnee Log, April 23, 1861

Lightboat still burning. At 10 a. m. passed Mount Vernon; went through the usual ceremonies. At 10:30 the Keystone State informed us that there were batteries planted at Alexandria. Went to quarters and made preparations for action. Passed Alexandria without seeing any batteries. Ran aground off the arsenal; were towed off by a tugboat to the navy yard (Washington).