The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-30
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TO THE FREEMAN.
6 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FREEMA.

WASHINGTON, July %.
From information deemed reliable it is sup
posed that the Rebels arc moving in the dlrec-
ton of Harper's Ferry. will, the intention of
overwhelming Gen. Banks Division.
There is astounding evidence before the Potter
Investigating Committee to-day that there arc
employees IN the Washington Navy Yard who
are engaged in aiding the Rebels.
There was severe skirmish last night beyond
Chain Bridge between our troops and the Reb-
els. 1t is reported that seven Federal troops
were killed. Rebel loss is unknown.
FORTRESS MONROE, July %.
Capt. Bryan of the Georgia Hussars, and four
Others came into camp yesterday with a flag of
truce relative to the baggage Of Capt. Jenkins
and the artist Shurtletl, who were wounded and
made prisoners by them some time ago The
flag was received outside of the Fort.
A proposal to exchange them for the two con-
lederate soldiers was rejected, but arrangements
were made to forward the baggage of the wound
d men. The Flag was doubtless feint for re-
econnoiterlng Hampton and vicinity.
a flag of truce came into Newport News this
morning with proposition giving our troops
"A hours to leave. In case the place is not
evacuated, they will force US out
The Albatross and Penguin will be taken
at Old Point are ready to assist should New
ports News be attacked. COL Phelps says he
can hold the place against twice his number,
which now consists of four effective Regiments
BALTIMORE, July %.
Advlces from Harper's Ferry say that none
OF Gen. Johnssons troops had returned to
Winchester or Charlestown up to yesterday.
The Regiment of the Loudon County volun-
teers had returned to Leesburgh and report two
more on their way to Manassas
AT the last accounts Johnston was at Manas-
sas. Gen. Lee has been assigned to the COM
mand of the Upper Potomac in place Of Wise,
and is to unite his forces with Garnett for a
movement against Rozencranz.
KANSAS CRY, July %.
Col kar arrived this evening and reported
that on the night of the 18th 40 Omounted reb-
els were discovered on the hills surrounding
Harrisonville Mo.
They were attacked by Capt. Williams, with
fifty men. After the third round the enemy fled
and foot race took place. Six Rebels were
killed Our loss was two. The following morn
ing the Federal troops took possession of the
town hosting the American flag over it.
WASHINGTON. July %.
The Post Office Department has issued no.
tlcc that Postmasters can forward all prepaid
letters to soldiers to any other point to which
they may have been ordered, other than the
one directed to, without additional charge.
The entrance of Gen. Mcclellan upon his du-
ties as commander has inspired his troops with
renewed enthusiasm. He has visited various
entertainments on the Virginia side, thoroughly
examining into hercondition and strength, and
instituted the strictest discipline of the service
Reports arc circulated to day that the Rebels
had either begun moving or were making prep
araions to move 10000 troops to the Potomac,
from the direction of Leesburg. into Maryland.
Your correspondent however, has no means of
verifying the statement