Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-11-15

kilicd. Ocn Cneathdm commanded NhO ~
els, Polk being at Columbus. 1t is stated
that Gen. johnson was wounded.
The gunboats rendered efficient service IN
covering our retreat, moving down the rebels
with grape, but killing some Of our men.
flag Of truce left Cairo this morning with 40
or so wounded rebels
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.
We have information from secession sour
ces that 80, 900 troops have been sent from
North Carolina and Virginia to ropel the
landing Of the federal troops. No apprehen-
sion is felt on that account, as the landing
will be protected by the guns Of the feet.
SPBINeFIE1D, Mo-, Nov. 5.
The following is a special dispatch to the
st. Louis Democrat
Gen. Hunter has not yet put into effect
any decided measures for the conduct Of the
campaign, but l am informed that he will
adopt plans entirely different from those Of
General Fremont.
Col Murrill was sent out on reconnois-
sance yesterday with 400 cavalry and a sec
ton of artillery, and explored tho country
around Wilson's Creek. but discovered no
enemy, their advance having left for the
South on Sunday. The main body Of the
rebels is supposed TO be in the vicinity OF
Cassvile Gen. Hunter has little faith at
present, in their having design Of attacking
us. He will, however, in few days have
such reliable information Of their number and
position as to decide his future course. The
troops now are apparently as enthusiastic as
ever, and the more they learn Of their new
commander the better are they satisfied with
him. This feeling is also strengthened by an
opinion entertained for Gen. Hunter by all
the old regular army officers.
The report that the officers of many com
panics and regiments threw down their arms
upon the announcement Of the removal Of
General Fremont cannot be traced to any re-
liable source. Gen. Hunters position on the
contraband question is understood to be as
follows All negroes coming into camp will
be retained, and such Of them as are proved
to be the property Of Union men will be APP
praised and receipted for, to be paid for when
and how Congress sees fit.
Gen. Asboth has concluded to remain in
command of his division. Col. Albert, act
ing Brig. General. will remain, and several
other 70. eign officers, who at first decided to
leave, will also remain.
Marcus j. Parrot, Of Kansas, has been APP
pointed on Gen. Hunters staff.
The cannonading at Sarcoxie some days
days since, is said to be salute in honor OF
some act passed by the rebel Legislature as
sembled at that place.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo, Nov 6.
According to information received by Gen.
Hunter. it is now said Price has no intention
of attacking us, and if pursued still further
by us he will scatter his army or retreat 20
Fort Smith, and await the Developments on
the Potomac and in Kentucky.
1t is very doubtful whether any further
advance of our main army will be made, but
further intelligence of the numbers and posi-
ton of the rebels may change the policy.
Gen. Sigel has been appointed command
ant of this post.
Gen. Hunter spent part of yesterday in
visiting the various camps and examining into
the general condition of the army, and to-day
he has gone on a reconnaissance south with
his body guard of 400 infantry, battery and
several companies of cavalry.
Brig. Gen. Sturgs has been appointed chief
of Gen. Hunters staff and Of cavalry.
DARNEsTowN, Nov. 7.
The paymasters are now busy distributing
two months wages to the brigades of Gen.
Banks division. The time is very opportune,
! as the approaching cold weather notifies that
they are without many of the necessaries anC
luxuries Of home.
There is every appearance of the army re
naming in this vicinity for some time unles
an emergency requires its presence at som
other point Frederick nd Rockville hav
been spoken of as accessible points for sup
plies.
WAsHINoToN, Nov. s.
Archbishop Hughes left n. Y for Europ
on Wednesday, and Mr.: Thurlow Weed wa
to have left by the steamer to-day. 1t is M
| derstood that they will be followed in fe'
a days by Bishop McIlvain Of Ohio, and Il
3 Hon. Edward Everett. The simultaneo,
visit of these gentlemen to Europe seems
d be made with the approval Of the governmei
n as they have all recently been here in consu
q taton with the President and the Cabinet
\ The steamer Mt. Washington took dow
If last night, Gen. Sickles to Indian Head
Join his brigade. Information was receiv,
here to-day from the lower Potomac that Il
enemy's apparent ret ograde movement Of ye
10 terday afternoon was continued all night
4 Contrabands and others from among the
n. state that removed troops are destined
ne points south of Va.
The rebels. it is believed, have erected
battery on the Potomac between Pohick Gre
in and Hallowing Point, where the channel ru
~ near to the Va. shore. This is about twel
n miles from Alexandria
a. On Wednesday 60 rebel cavalry made tn,
approach at Burk's station, on the Orau
and Alexandria Rail Road, IA miles frC
he Alexandra. Upon our forces advancing t
n enemy retreated. A reconnaissance in for
= from Gen. Smiths lewiston, was yesterd
* made in the neighborhood of Vienna. II
,e miles beyond that place the rebel pickets we
el 40 strong, beyond which they had regimen
Is. in reserve.
- The wife Of Dr. Hunter, who was TAX
IT. prisoner near Vienna, on Wednesday. ca
of within the lines of Gen. Smiths division
day, and obtained pass to Washington.
Two privates belonging to Pennsy lyai
regiment and attached to Gen. Heintzlemai
\, division, were accdently shot on Wednesd
"A and mortally wounded by their own conrad
Il while ON picket duty near Pohick Creek.
Of. ST. LOUIS, Nov. 8.
ii. Gen. Fremont arrived here in a special tn
la this evening. and was met at the depot by
M immense and enthusiastic crowd of eitize
nd Large delegations of Germans, from the va
It's Gus wards in the city, escorted the Gen. to
quarters by torchlight professions.
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