The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-04

Cincinnati, Oct. 3.-The Kanawha CORES
pondent of the Commercial says that five compa-
MES of the LIST Kentucky regiment, four compa-
mics of the OHIO 34th and one Co. of Virginia
9Th, under 1t. Col. Engart surrounded and a.
tackled the rebels at Chapmanville, and after q
short cement completely routed them, kill
ing 60 and taking 70 prisoners.
The rebels in escaping were intercepted by
Col Hyatt, who killed forty and took a large
number of prisoners.
The county between Charleston and Wyan-
dotte river is now free from the rebel power.
This is the most effective blow given to the
rebels in this part of the Valley.
When the steamer Kanawha left Charleston,
it was reported that battle was going on be-
Mountain, the rebels getting the worst of it and
falling back on their ntrenchments at Lewis
burg.
Baltimore, Oct. 8. The passengers by the
boat from Old Point report that Gen. Wool
addressed the prisoners at Rip Raps, who had
been sent there by Gen. Mcclellan, en- route to
| IOrtugas.
He told them that had Cen Mcclellan shot
them on the spot for rebellion, in the face of the
enemy, he would have been perfectly justified
He, however, had proposition to make to
them. All who were willing to place themselves
in his hands should step forward three paoes
those who refused should proceed to Tortugas
The entire $50 stepped forward with cheers
Many were so affected that they shed tears of
joy, and expressed desire to be placed where
they could best retrieve the stigma of their acts
brought upon them. The whole number were
Immediately taken to Newport News, and mus
! tprnd into Now HOrk irnnntc
St. Louis, Oct g. The Republican learns
that letter has been received here from New
Orleans, date not given, stating that fleet of
| 70 vessels, large and small was then coming up
| the Ballze to attack that city.
The Republican also learns from a citizen of
| this State who left Richmond week ago last
Monday, that hesaw inspapers on the route pro-
clamation from Ben McCnloch, calling or the
citizens Of Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas
tor fifteen regiments for service in Missouri
Washington, Oct. 3. Rumors ale prevalent
involving important military changes. 1t is as
certaned on inquiry at the War Department
that no order has been issued to Gen. Fremont
to report for trial by Court Martial Gen.
Mansfield has been appointed to the command
at Fortress Monroe, but Gen. Wool has been
assigned to no other post.
Fortress Monroe, Oct .. The steamer
Spauldlng returned last night from IIatteras.
bringing the remnant of the Naval Bripado
A few people We're still coming to take the oath
OF allegiance. The Susquehanna had taken
two prizes which unsuspectingly approached
the Inlet They were both schooners from the
Nesc Indies, with SALT sugar &C.
The gun boat Cambridge arrived this morn
Ing for coal and water. She has been block
AIDING Beaufort and has taken four prizes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. g.
A party Of Rebel Cavalry made their appear
ance over Barrett S Ill., one mile up the Lees
burg turnpike beyond Falls Church Yesterday,
out n2d on the appearances Of our troops
Gen. Shields has declined the appointment
having removed from California to ;sinaiya,
Mexico, to recruit his failing health.
The above is Gen. James Shields
IL IS probable that a new military Department
Will be made in the West, its command to do |
voIye on Gen. Sherman in order TO relieve Con
Anderson OF part of the physical labor in his
present position.
The excess Of expenditures over the receints
IN the year 1860 was nearly 50 900 600. while
$500 GOO vac 0"'J
ma New York. Oct 8.
Inc troops across the Potomac are vorv
actlVc to-day, moving in all directions. Ills con.
occurred that Gen. Mcclellan intends to Diva
IN the Rebel pickets, but not give them b. ttle
yet. 'n 0''''0
When the rebels left Falls Church the otbor
gay they poisoned their meat with strvchninr
0uS our troops mere not caught in that tran.
SPECIAL Washington dispatches to the nvo-
h,hS papers state that Gen Sherman has hcen
placed in command Of II new military dennrt-
iHeh' OF the West comprising portion of
kentucky, Ohio and Indiana VI
Uen. Butler left for Boston this mornino
w. DARNEsrowN, Nd, Oct. |.
r, nc attack upon our oncampment at Great
fal IS last Monday morning was bv G reoimen+s
OF febel infantry, u body of csya)rv- and lJ",'
battalion OF artillery all in transit for the nnnor
Potomac w VIC upper
They fred about forty rounds of shot and sbo,,
iolnG considerable damage to the houses nna
slightly hurting one person, exclusive Of " ANU
otner who wasRhit in the shoulder hv RohnI
olcketat an earlier hour. y i>''e'
Dr. White of Col. Mollrgan's brigade G arrived ~
iere to day lie brings information from low !
hseon Monday night. Price had left Levin 6
. vi Iiln DIS r main force, and was moving south.
v va 10 ehect junction with Ben Mct1nlloch
'''er winch he will give Gen. Fremont battle