Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

about fifty vessels have reached Washington
and Georgetown. The schooner loaded with
hay, cement and furniture, which yesterda,
fell into the hands Of the rebels. is the first
casualty Of that kind, and is alone owing "a
the breaking Of the hawser by which IL was
fastened to the Resolute and drifting towards
the Virginia shore. The other vessel in tow
arrived here safely with the Resoute, not
wlthstanding the attack from the batteries
upon them. The tug Murray came up last
night with two schoouers in tow. They es-
escaped unhurt though fred upon. The
| Murray returned the compliment.
THIS morning a heavy detachment from
Gen. Smiths division, with portions of Motifs
and Ayers batteries, and companies Of the
9Th regiment of regular cavalry, and Col.
Fricdmon's Philadelphia cavalry, advanced
towards Fairfax c. II. on reconnaissance.
They went as far as Flint Hill, which is two
and half miles this side of that village, and
overlooks it, They say that the pckets of
the enemy we're in such large force as to
impress them with the belief that the reserve
of tho rebel army was not far from that point
The expedition was accompanied by Gems.
Mcclellan, Porter, Smith and Hancock 1t
probably returned about nghtfall, as a priv
ate Of the 9th cavalry regiment, named Byron
Barton, was shot by rebel picket.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.
Surprise is expressed here at the miscon-
struction attempted to be put upon Secretary
Stewards circular by alarmists The circular
shows that our relations abroad are in good
condition, and that the government means to
keep them so. The nation six months ago
became exposed to dangers from within and
without. The administration has taken ade-
quate measures to put the nation right with
in, and it now turns its attention to putting
1t right from dangers from without. II asks
the cooperation Of the loyal States in the lat
ter duty in the former
The Secretary Of State, accompanied by the
Ministers Of France, England and Spain, had
a pleasant excursion over the river Yesterday
visiting the camps and Notifications. They
aitetward attended review at Arlington.
passed by Munson's Hill. and returned at
late hour by Long Bridge
New YORK Oct 81.
The TriJuRe's Washington dispatch saws
two or three prominent officers of the volun-
teer service are suspected Of giving inlorma-
ton to the enemy.
Mr.. Seward yesterday assured member of
the diplomatic body that in his opinion the
southern instruction would blow out in three
months, that the ports would be all opened
and peace and prosperity again reign.
Fifteen members of the n. Y 22nd secuted
in the vicinity of Fairfax Court House this
morning. The rebel pickets were drawn in
and they advanced close to the village. They
were mistaken for southern soldiers and the
inhabitants enlightened them as to the plan
OF the rebels as far as they knew them Ii
was stated that Beauregard and johnson in
tend to make no stand this side of Centreville
and II pressed there they would withdraw to
Bull Kun. While conversing their identity was
discovered and they were obliged to retire in
haste. They report no Instructions or barri-
cades in the way. Beaurcgard has undoubt-
eddy Withdrawn to Manassas leaving strong
guard at Centreville. If there is any line of
defense beyond the old one it extends towards
Acquia Creek.
The Herald's dispatch says it appears that
the Government has purchased 500, 900 blank |
cts IN Europe Some, it is said, have already
arrived. Our Ministers in England and
France assert positively that neither Gov
eminent has entered into arrangements with
Spain to join the expedition against Mexico. /
Our Government all along has been assur-
ed by both that they had no object in their
with the affairs of Mexico other
than to protect their citizens and obtain repair
alton for outrages upon them.
1t is found necessary in consequence of
the advance of our army, to remove the head
quarters of Gen. Mcclellan from Washing
ton into Virginia, and in a few days he will |
be located in the midst of the camps.
The Tribune says it knows it to be true
that Secretary Cameron took with him to
Missouri full discretionary power to super
cede Gen. Fremont aud turn over the com
mand Of his army to Gen. Hunter, and that
he did not see tit to exercise that power. All .
beyond this is idle speculation.
ST. LOUIS, Oct 20.
In the skirmsh on the 9th, previously
reported, between two companies of Mai
Wrights cavalry and about 400 rebels, the
latter lost CD killed, II wounded-4 mortal
ly-and SO taken prisoners. wright's loss
was one killed.
WAsHINeToN, Oct. 2l-4 P. NJ.
Intelligence has ust been received that
fight is going on opposite Leesburg between
the forces under the command Of Gen. Stone
and large body of the rebels Gen. Baker
is hliled II is reported that the rebels have
an immense force in the rear of Leosburg
Farmers from the vicinity of Centcrville
9"y 'h"N 'ho tSoels nave Oecn moving the
direction of Leesburg since Friday last 1t
is reported also that they are supplied with
batteries of great strength. You may look
for exciting times tomorrow.
Gen Stone crossed the Potomac this morn.
ing with one portion. of his command at Ed
wards Ferry and another at Harrison's Island.
Skirmishing between the enemy in uncertain
numbers and part of Stones command as
early as nine O'Clock A. NJ began, and con-
tlnued without much effect until about 5 o.
clock r. NJ, when large roinforcements Of the
enemy appeared uTon the right, which was
commanded by Col. Baker. The Union forces
engaged were about 1900, and were attacked
by force supposed to be from 5000 to TO-
000
AT this junction Col. Baker fell at the
head OF his brigade, while CALAMITY cheering
his men on to the conflict. Immediately be.
fore he fell he dispatched Mai. Young to Gen.
stone TO apprise him of the condition of affairs
and Gen. Stone Immediately proceeded in
person towards the right to take command,
but in the confusion created by the fall of
Col. Baker, the right wing sustained a re-
pulse with considerable loss. Gen. Stone
reports that the left wing retired in good
order. He will hold possession of Harrison