The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-09

L.. 49, S'"ue movement OF yesterday af- /
.eihooh was continued all night and this after
noo'' Nohtraoands and others from among them
state that the removed troops are dest;nod Cow
points south of Virginia.
The rebels, it is believed have erectad . hat
terry on the Potomoc between Pobick Crcek and
iiallowlng Point, where the channels run near
the Virginia shore. This is about twelve miles
from Alexandria. ''''
On Wednesday 60 Rebel cavalry made their
approach at Burke Station on the Orange and
alexandria railroad, ii miles from Alexandria.
upon our forces advancing the enemy retreated.
A reconnaissance in force from Gen. Smiths
DIVISION was yesterday made in the neighbor
hooo OF Vienna. Two miles beyond that place
the rebel pickets were 40 strong, beyond which
they had Regiments in reserve
lhe wife OF DR.. Hunter, who was taken prs-
oner near Vienna on Wednesday, came within
the lines OF Gen. Smith division and obtained
a pass to Washington
Two privates belonging to a Pennsylvania
regiment, and attached to Gen. Hentzlemans
division, were accidentally shot, on Wednesday
night, and mortally wounded, by their own COM
rades while on picket duty nea, Pohick creek
New York, Nov. s. A special Fortress Mon
roe despatch to the Tines says our feet was
bombarding Port Royal, which was said to be
in q critical condition and Just ready to surren-
der
| The rebel commander had small steamer
under his control, and threatened to 20 out and
seize one of the vessels of the feet which mad
been driven on a lee shore with troopss aboard
The above news come through secession source
and is claimed to be derived from one of Gen :
Hughes aids.
A special dispatch to the Taibune says one of
our gunboats was disabled by rebel guns, and
another was aground, and Capt Tatnall was
about to take her. 1t was reported at first that
the Great Republic was lost, but it was in
correct.
Washington special dispatches state that
Senator Green of Missouri has written letter
to friend here, declaring that he is in favor of
the Union, although the Government has coniis-
Gated his property,
Senator Johnson of Tennessee is still address
ing the people of the West in favor of a hearty
support of the Government. He was expected
here last week.
Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. s. a special Cairo dis
patch to the Tribune gives the following par
t'cuIars of the fight at Belmont yesterday; cur
forces consisted Of the following Illinois regi-
ments, 22d, Col. Dougherty; 9th, Col Beau
fort; Both. COL Fouke 3lst Col. Logan, and
18th Iowa Col. Layman, Taylor's Chicago artll-
lery and Delancoes cavalry. They lett Calro
in the steamers Alex. Scott, Chancellor. Mem
r phis and keystone State accompanied by the
. gunboats Lexington and Tyler.
e After landing, the troops were formed in line
S of battle. Col. Dougherty commanded the
q Birds Point troops. They were encountered
$ by the rebels, 1000 strong, and fought every incl
"a
rebel ranks. Col. Beaufort was the first tc
+ plant the Stars and Stripes on the enemy
+ camp.
d Col. Dougherty eg;ment captured the rebe
battery of twelve pieces, two of which wer
h brouyh, away Col. Fouke's men Suffered
e greatly as they were in front of three batterle
e before they were taken. Alter taking posses
W sion of the rebel camp, it was discovered tina
&c the rebols were crossing over from kentucky 10
20 the purpose of attacking us in the rear, ana a
order was given 10 return to the boats, when gu
d men were attacked by achievements OF sever'
e. thousand from Columbus. Another severe en-
ID gapement then took place, in winch our troop
ty suffered severely Our loss so lar as ascertain
ed ed is as follows 30th regiment, lou missing
t Major McClerkin W., unded and taken prisoner
ne Dist. 40 missing,
,g We have taken 25O prisoners, II number
b. whom are wounded The number Of rebe
e. killed was 300. The ground was completed
as strewn with dead bodies. The rebel Col. Wrigl
he of the 18th Tennessee regiment was killed. del
nd Cheaham commanded the reoels, Polk beng
ss- Cn,nnhus 1t is stated that Gen. johnson W;
at wounded.
od .rng orr retreat, moving down the rebels Wi
,ao crane. but killing some OF our men. a nag
' oJ srnce left Cairo this morning with 40 or
Vi ST. LOUIS, Nov. 8.
y Con Fremont arrived here in special ira
.b;s evening. and was met at the depot by II
- mense and enthusiastic crowds OF citi|ehs'
;nn Large delegations of Germans from the vario
~" ,y.rds in the city escorted the General To
lis quarters by a torch-light procession
MS q'"'' NEW YORK. Nov s.
~ Con Scott received the Chamber OF Co
NV, NV. MERGE. and subsequently the Union Deier
lay Committee Today. In his replies to the
HE bodies. he alluded to his infrmities, saying :;
Wv. ..It is my expectation to return again 10 u
80 Country, to which, like yourselves | am VINO
u devoted. / hope it will soon be made up aS'
TO its thirty -four States. Although l nave D.
!: compelled to retire from the held' l nave
ing consolation to be able to assure you that
eral command of the army is IN competent hanns.
me, | leave in the field Generals OF great ann
SOL CO Mcclellan and Halleck are Of q high
ces der of intellect of scientific attainment Vi m'
ap- "h;,,v in all military affairs, and of excel
NIFTY Judgment and discretion. t,p,
3 it's Under their command and those OF the 81 .
and counr,ls have no doubt the armies OF
'lblc Country will be led to victory. n
7 have no doubt that in their hands tne co
the iii Ina 81 f.. and have no doubt thar