Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-04
BY TELEG II APH
VERMONT wATclMAN s. JOURNAL.

night, we obtain the following additional
particulars concerning the fall of Lexington:
The men eft Lexington ON Saturday alter
noon. Nearly two hours werc occupied in
bringing them over the river. At o. clock
they started for Hannibal, forty miles distant,
under the guidance Of several ARMED scccs-
sionists. The advance portion reached Ham,
ilton at sundown.
At ten o'clock most Of the party took the
train for Quincy. Along the route to Ham
iltoH, they we're in general kindly treated
All the money they could raise was employed
to get wagons, to carry the wounded, though
all the severely wounded remained at Lexing-
ton. Only one commissioned officer, Lieut.
Iollcnburg, escaped. All accounts agree
that the loss Of the rebels in killed and woun-
ded was from 900 to 1900
The Quincy Wing Of last night states on
information received from an intelligent mcai-
Der Of Col. Marshals Regiment that leading
rebel surgeon conceded their loss 90 be 1880
Our men lost $50 killed aud wounded. Some
400 Of Col. Marshall's horses were killed, it
being impossible to shelter them from the
cannon Of the enemy.
After the surrender Of Lexington many Of
our men killed their horses To prevent them
from falling into the hands Of the enemy A
large sum of money estimated at one million
five hundred thousand dollars in specie was
secured 10y Price, after being buried by Col
Mullgan in the camp ground TO preserve it.
PoINr OF Rocks, Md, Sept. 24,
portion Of Col. Gcary's force was in ac-
zion to-day with 500 rebels on the Virginia
side Of the Potomac The rebels were shell
tered on the high point of Catocotin noun
tain, and by the houses at its base They
were driven away by the battery and rifles Of
Gcsry The houses were burned and several
rebels hilled None Of the Fedcrals were
hurt.
WAsHtNGroN, Sept. 25.
This morning at 8 o'clock 5000 infantry,
three companies of cavalry and three batter
les left Chain Bridge under the command Of
Gen Smith, for the purpose Of making a re-
connoisance in the ncighborhood Of Lewins-
Vile, and to obtain forage, sc. The result
Of the expedition was altogether successful.
Several head Of cattle and sheep, besides
large quantities OF hay corn and oats were
brought into camp.
About two o'clock in the afternoon, while
our troops we're at Lcwinsville, a large party
of rebels, consisting of Ave regiments Of in
fantry, a regiment of cavalry, and six pieces
Of artillery, approached from the vicinity Of
Falls Church. They opened upon our men
with their battery, and their firing was imme-
diately responded to by Captains Grifiin's and
Motifs guns. Thirty shots. both of she'll and
solid. were fired from our batteries, which si-
fenced the rebel cannon, and the enemy i'm
mediately retired 20 Falls Church. 1t is not
known what damage was sustained on their
side One OF our men was slightly wounded
by the explosion Of a she'll
The object OF the expedition having been
accBmpiis ned our troops fell back 70 their
] original position at the Chain Bridge, bear
ing with them man who represented him
self as an aide-de-camp TO Col. Stewart Of
the Virginia rebel cavalry, and who was taken
prisoner at Lewinsville He was dressed as
a civilian, with the exception Of hat, which
he procured at Bull Run, that originally be-
longed to one of our men. lie was armed
with a sabre, revolver and bowie knife.
While the Sd Maine Regiment was perform
ing picket duty at Bailey's Cross Roads yes
terday, flag of truce was brought in by two
Colonels and Major belonging to the rebel
army at Munson's Hill, asking a suspension
of hostiiiies between the pickets, which was
acceded to by the commanders Of the FEEDER
al forces.
GRAFroN, Va, Sept. 25
500 men Of the 4th Ohio Regiment with
one piece Of artillery and the Rngold cavalry
IS in number, under Col. Cantwell, made an
advance from New Greek, on Monday towards
Romney They drove the enemy 700 strong
out of Mechanicsyilc Gap on Monday morn
ing, and advancing on komney, stormed the
town causing the enemy whose force number
ed 400, to retreat to the mountains, with a
loss Of about IS killed and large number
wounded Our loss was 3 killed and 10
wounded
FRLSKFoRT, Ky, Sept 25.
In the House, Mr.. Underwood proposed an
amended bill from the committee on military
affairs, calling out 40 600 volunteers from one
to three years, which was passed by vote Of
67 to IA. The Senate concurred in the above
bill.
| The Senate also passed-l6 to l0-R bill
providing that Kcntuckians who have volun-
tarily joined the force invading the State,
stall be incapable oftaking any estate in ken
lucky by devise, bequest or distribution, un-
less they return to their allegiance within
sixty days, or escape from tho invaders as
soon as possible.
LoUIsvrLLB, Sept 25.
BY orders from head quarters Bfigldier
General Curtis assumes commpnd al ST Lonis
and vicinity, during tho absence of General
Fremont.
The journal Of tomorrow will contain a
statement that the rebels are committing ont
RACES on the southern border of Kentucky,
aud that on Monday afternoon some 200 re-
bel cavalry took possession Of Albany, the
county seat Of Clifton county, l8 miles from
Bnrkesyille. levied contributions on several
country stores. took $500 IN gold from DIR.
Beckett and SO stand Of arms aud ammuni-
tion belonging to the state. The citizens OF
Burkesville have been warned that the Ten
nes,eans proposed visiting them, aud arc
prepared TO receive them. There is much
distress at Albany aud Burkcsvillc, and the
people there are calling for men and arms.
A Frankfort dispatch says that Holicofier' $
cavalry are securing the country ia the VEN
r ity of his camp. arrcsting prominent Union
men, destroying their property and running
off their slaves 10 Tennessee. They have TAX
en- possession Of the small towns, including
the extensive Clay county works.
LEAvENwoRrH, sept 20.
Gen Lanes command surprised force OF
r rebels at Papensyille, No, and, after severe
fgh, routed them. losing II killed and a
large number wounded.
The rebels lost 40 killed and 100 Of thom
wrre tnken prisoner. The rebels also lost