Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-02
BALTIMORE, July 80.
DhIIIMUHE, July UW
The following is not from the regular re-
porter, bat is thought TO be reliable
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HARPERs FERRY. July 80.
1.-The whole army, save three companies
Of the Mass. I'd, are lying on the other side
Of the Potomac. Gen Banks head quarters
are at farm house two miles below the Fer
ry. His disposition of the troops and man
agomcnt of the army has given great satisiae-
ton to officers and men.
at was reported from Winchester last
night thatnot less than 40 dead and 90 wound
ed we're carried from Strasburg towards Win
chester after the late battle, most Of whom
we're from the neighborhood of Charlestown
Martinsburg and Winchester.
A company from Romney were 50 cut up
that they were entirely disorganized. Their
captain run at the first charge saying he could
stand bullets but not bayonets The I'd Vir-
ginia regiment, Col. Allen, was most severely
cut up The men are dissatisfied. There are
none but drafted militia at Winchester and
these escape and return to their homes as ra-
pidly as they arc brought in They are in
complete disorder, without discipline, &c.-
None Of the enemy except guerilla scouts,
are seen anywhere in this region
New YORK, July 30.
A Washington special dispatch to the Post
says party Of rebels were observed last
night engaged in sounding the Potomac at
Coon's Ford, above Great Falls.
A special dispatch to the Herald from
Clarksburg, Va, says it is rumored that Col.
Tyler at the head of 5000 Virgnians repealed
Gen. Wise and 1000 rebels at Bulltown.-
The rebels lost 1900 killed and Unionists 600.
SANDY Hook, Md. July 81.
There are no indications any rebel troops
in this vicinity. Gen. Banks and staff are oc-
cnpiod in forming the army into brigades.-
The present position chosen is owing in a
good degree to the engineering skill of Capts.
Newton and Simpson. 1t commands Harp
er's Ferry. and is easily and quickly made al
most impregnable. Our batteries arc in po-
sition. Some attention is directed to Lees.
burgh, in consequence of the rumorcd ap-
proach Of Johnston with large force. Scout
ing and reconnaissance is actively kept up
The Ferry Bridge will be Immediately rebuilt.
ST. LOUIS, July 80.
1t is stated upon reliable authority that
Gen. Watkins who has been in command Of
the rebels in the Southeast part of Missouri
for some time past, resigned on Saturday last
and strongly urged all the troops to disband
as he would have nothing more to do with
this rebellion. Watkins is man Of large
property and the reason assigned for this sud
den change in his conduct is the contemplate
ed passage Of cunhscated bill BY Congress
The payment Of the three months volunteers
commenced to-day.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, July %.
Col kair arrived this evening and report
ed that on the night of the 25th. 400 mount
ed rebels were discovered on the hills sur
rounding Harrisonvile Mo They we're at
tackled by Captain Williams with fifty men.
After the third round the enemy fed and a
foot race took place Six rebels were kiled;
our loss two. The following morning the
Federal troops took possession of the town
hosting the American flag over it.
LOUISVILLE, July 2S.
gentleman from Huntsville informs the
journal that he heard Gov. Harris of Ten
nesseo say to the mail agent that after Mon
day next all matter crossing the Kentucky
line going North would be examined.
FoRTREss MONROE, July 26.
The enemy's cavalry charged on our pickets
to-day. We killed one man and wounded an
other. An attack is expected nightly on
Newport News. The enemy are in force at
Yorktown. All has been quiet there to day.
During the night an order arrived from Wash
ington for four regiments to be Immediately
transported there. Coils. Baker and Duryea's
regiments have sailed, and the Sd and 4th
New York regiments will follow. Their
places at Old Point will be filed by large
number Of recruits. The California and New
York regiments will form a brioade upder
Gen. Baker. In consequence of this move
ment the contemplated advance TO Fox Hill
has been abandoned. as Hampton is still held
by a strong force. Newport News it is be-
lieved can withstand any force that Col. Ma
gruader can bring against it. 1t is generally
believed that the rebels will attack Newport
News within few days. During the last
few hours they have extended their pickets a
mile aud half nearer Hampton.
This afternoon some 30 horsemen attacked
one Of our pickets. who dispersed the party,
killing one of their number. La Mountain
made balloon ascension last evening nj
Hampton, but on account of the high wind
could not attain great elevation.
Col. Aliens trial is in progress. He has
been confined to close quarters for some time
at Carroll Hall. Several contrabands follow
ed the California regiment, disguised in uni
forms. An arrival from Hampton reports
that Col. Max Webber fully expects to be at
tackled tonight, the rebels being already some
distance this side OF New Market bridge, with
a strong force of infantry and cavalry.
LATER.