The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-10

6 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FREEMAl

that the Rebels at Manassas number 90 900,
and that water is scarce there.
Thc wife Of John Hartlate, Superintendent OF
Public Printing, has left 10 join her rebel hus-
band at Richmond, her occupation of transport
ing letters being now gone
1t is rumored that breckenridge, Powell and
Burnett will resign.
One Regiment of Sickles' Brigade was re-
viewed by the President this afternoon. They
exhibited great endurance, as only few fell
from the ranks under the hot sun, the Their
lnometer indicating 100 degrees. 1t Is under
stood that Sickles will be appointed a Brigadier
Genara by the President.
Quincy, H., August 7.
band OF 1000 Rebels attacked the camp of
Union men at Athens, Mo-, at 5 clock. The
fighting lasted about an hour when the Rebel
thieves reiterated.
Capt. Moore, whose force comprised only $50
men, having been reinforced by $50 men from
Centralia, Iowa, on the opposite side of the
river, gave chase to the traitors for about
mile and "a half, killing one, taking eighteen
prisoners, thirty korses, and two rebel flags
Several rebels were also wounded.
In the afternoon bearer Of Rebel flag of
truce was admitted who stated that they car
ried off IA killed. and had as many more wound
ed and missing. The Rebels were led by IL
brother of Ex-senator Green. Three Unionists
We're killed and eight wounded.
Athens is small town in the extreme north
west Of Missouri, on the Desmoines river, about
thirty miles fl ON Keokuk. 1t is reported that
the Union forces have been reinforced by 500 or
600 men from Iowa, and marched Sunday night
in pursuit. The rebels were encamped eight
miles from Athens. and another fight or foot
race has taken place ere this.
Albany, N. Y, Aug. s. The Democratic
State Convention met at noon to-dai. There
was a full attendance. The proposition to
unite with the Republicans will probably be
rejected, but the platform will be made broad,
and all willing to endorse it will be invited to
participate in the Convention and in support of
It's candidates.
New York, Aug. s. Twenty five ambulances
were sent to Gen. Banks to-day.
The number of Regiments recently accepted
is even greater than the public suppose.
Several Federal officers yesterday discovered
q large body Of Rebels encamped in the vicini
ty of Great Falls, about two miles from the
river, exactly opposite fording place which
had to be approached from the Virginia side by
a narrow defle. 1t is also stated that they are
telling trees toward the river.
An unbroken chain Of Federal pickets is now
extended on the Potomac from Washington to
Haipers Ferry
The Navy Department to-day invites propo-
sails for the construction of one or more iron
clad steamers of not less than 10, and not more
than l6 feet draft, 10 carry armament Of
from 80 to 100 tons weight, and stores FOR from
l60 to 800 men for 60 days, and eight days
coal.
Intercepted correspondence has disclosed the
names of certain female rebels in Washington,
and it frequently happens that such are con-
fronted by proofs of their disloyalty upon APP
plying tor passes.
Baltimore, Aug.S. A freight car, filled with
army wagons, accidcntly run into the dock at
at Ilavre de Grace. Six horses were smothered.
in few hours.
Philadelphia, Aug. 8. The five men com
prising the rebel prize crew of the recaptured
schooner Enchantress, were committed to- day
to answer the charge of piracy.
F"H Particulars Of the Dug Spring Affair.
Springfield, Mo-, Aug. 6. Oar advices from
General Lyons army arc to Sunday The cav
airy charge heretofore reported was made by
scouting party sent out to ascertain if the enc
my were approaching
A large body of the enemy's cavalry who had
taken their position on high ground to OBJ
serve our position was dispersal by a few shells
from Totten's battery, wounding some thirty
On Saturday orr force moved cautiously for
ward, and Oh approaching Curran, the Rebels
to the number of 5000 were seen posted on
hill southwest of that place
Seeing an infantry Regiment coming along
the road, the Lieutenant ordered charge, which
resulted in killing 80 Rebels and wounding s.
The charge was not intended by Gen Lyon,
and probably prevented the Rebels from attack
ing bis main body, which, had they done so,
they would professionally have been routed
with severe loss.
Gen. Lyon Immediately formed for battle,
and gave the order to advance AS one column
was approaching piece of timber to flank the
enemy, Capt. Dubois battery opened on the
Rebels, who retreated in haste.
1t is not known whether any of the enemy
were killed on Saturday. We did not lose
man. and took several prisoners.
Our army encamped at Curran and Sunday
morning Gen. Lyon determined to retire to
Springfield, as most Of the rebels were mounted,
and might flank him and take Springfield.
Gems. Price, Rains and Parsons are said to
have 10000 men under their command and Ben
McCulloch 1000. The litter are we'll armed
and effective troops.
PERsoNAL.-The report that Gen. Wool had
been ordered to Fort Monroe is contradictcd by