Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
WAR ITEMS.

| Dcserters from Gen. Johnston camp.
| who have come in at Martinsburg, estimate
| his force at 10 900, with % cannon.
Reliable information has since been receiv-
| ed that Gen. Johnston has been reinforced
| from Manassas Junction with 5 regiments
and l cannon.
The bodies Of 10 rebels were found in the
woods, after the fight at Hainesville, killed
by shells from Perkins howitzers.
The staff estimate the number of the enemy
killed and wounded at 60.
Ii Is said that one Of the wounded rebels
declared he did not FIRE once during the en-
gagement, and in proof shows the nipple II
his musket closed up with lead.
The steamer Pocahontas on Saturday fred
at the rebel steamer George Page which law
far up Aequia Greek, taking her smoke stack
as 4 target. The cOmmotion on board show
ed that some of the shot struck the vessel.
The Pocahontas WIS fred at from the upper
secession battery, but sustained no damage.
Two deserters arrived at Fort Monroe
Monday and say there are only 1000 troops
in Richmond, and the same number are
posted on James River The situation Of
the Rebels they represent as very desperate
One Company of the Garibaldi Regim en-
mutinied on Monday night and left the camp
for Washington. They reached Washingtor
at o clock, and encamped in an open fell
near Long Bridge. stationing sensinels, &c
They were arrested Tuesday morning BY
force consisting of the Presidents Guard.
two Comp ,nies of Regulars. and the Union
District rifles. They laid down their arms
without resistance. stating that they hsi
come to complain to General Scott about
their arms and food They have been dis
armed, and Imprisoned in the Treasury.
While the Second Rhode Island Battery
were engaged in drilling with James shells
Tuesday, from some negligence q shell pre-
maturely exploded, blowing up FIVE men.
Two were killed.
By order Of Gen. Banks, Provost Marshal
kInley has taken possession of the steamers
Chesapeake. Chester, and W. Lamar The
former has been armed AMI equipped for
cruise down the river and the Chesapeake.
FOR the purpose Of arresting other parties
supposed to have been engaged in the seizure
IF the 81. Nicholas. \ police force, under
Capt Carmichael, Is on board. and alsJ
Of artillery.
Vessels bound down the bay were detained
yesterday by order Of Gen. Banks.
Gen. McCle.land left Middle Fork Bridge.
where he was encamped, early TUESDAY
morning, with the evident design Of march
Nc to point % miles east where the rebels
IRE reported to be in large force and strongly
Gems Patterson and McClelland are push
ng forward rapidly, and will e,nverse their
columns at point south Of Winchester, -
e ready TO cooperate with tie columns tCm
Washington for Richmond. i portion OF Gen
IcClellaud's force will proceed To Cumbe--
and Gap to afford aid and protection 2, ihs
,ui0nistS in East Tennessee.
Dispatches received at the State Depart
ient give assurances that neither EA-li''
or France viii attempt to break ihc 5.''A-
de Of the southern ports.
4 courier reports that four companies q"
he 10Th OHIO Regiment at Chenille, aA'"'
Jrty miles from Buchanan. Va, t. 90
1uth-west, are besieged by picked req
lent of Virginians and 1900 militia, under
}. Jennings Wise.
Col. TYLER of the It'll Regiment has march
! to their relief from Western, and tse IOth
egiment, Col. Lyle, has gone forward 10
,eir rescue from Buchanan.