Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-04

Mcclellan was pfescnt. Our pickets from
Chain Bridge are now advancing aud gradu-
ally forcing the enemy towards Falls Church
Capt. Draper of the Massachusetts l1th with
IA men, made a reconnaissance on Saturday
morning from Fort Albany towards Munson's
Hill. They came on body OF mounted
rebel cavalry aud captured one Of them, the
rest escaping. Munsons and Mason's Hills
were found 60 be deserted, and together with
Uptons Hin are now occupied 10y our troops
in large force under Gen. Mcdowell The
rebels have retired about 4 miles back. al
The rebel entertainments fronting Arlington
hsye been abandoned, and are now occupied
by Federal troops. Gen. Mcclellan and staff
recounoitered the works on Munson and
Mason's Hills Saturday afternoon. 1t was
reported Saturday evening that Johnston at
the head of rs 900 rebel troops IS moving
from Leesburg towards the river IL was
also reported that the rebels are pushing large
forces towards the Ferries in the neighbour
hood Of Poolsvillo aud down the river tow
ards Aqua Creek. The indications are that
the rebels will attempt to cross the Potomac
Immediately, but their movements are close
ly watched. aud preparations to meet them
will be promptly made. The weather is quite
cold and rebel prisoners state that their
Another ''UuacOuntnbIe BIundcr,"
WAsH1NoroN, Sept. %.
The advance Of Gen. Smith on Falls
Church from Chain Bridge was accompanied
by events Of the most deplorable character,
having passed Nanderwerker's and Vender-
berg's houses on their way to the former
place, and when about halfa mile from il, by
somo unaccountable blunder, C4 Ovens
Irish Philadelphia Regiment, in tho dark
ness Of the night mistaking for rebels Capt.
Motifs battery, which was in advance, sustain !
ed by Gen. Bakers California regiment, Bax I
ters Philadelphia Houaves and Col. Ftiod- |
mans cavalry, fred full yollcy into the |
troops last mentioned, killing and wounding |
large number The California regiment
not knowing whence the firing came, return
ed it with marked effect. The horses attach
ed to Motifs battery became manageable,
and the tongues Of the caisso, we're broken,
owing TO the narrowness ofthe road Lieut..
Bryant having command Of the first section,
ordered the guns to be loaded with grape and |
canister, and soon had them in range to
rake the supposed enemy, when word was
sent him that he Wa IN the company of
friends
All was excitement aud long time elapsed
before the actual condition of aHiirs was as
and confidence restored. Many
conflicting stories prevail as to the parties on .
WI ON the blame should rest
Gen. Smith Immediately ordered Col |
owen regiment to fall back 90 camp. The !
Killed were all buried to-day. at their en-
with military hunors, while |
Jhe wounded were removed TO the hospitals |
10 Georgetown principally, whore they recciv-
I'd the best attention.
The list Of killed or wounded is a, follows
Motifs battery--l killed, aud fatally
Sounden.
Bakers California regimeut-4 killed. II
Col Bakers Five Zouaves--4 wounded
LIST Pennsylvania regiment mortuly
wounded
Ovens Philadelphia rcgiment--l killed, .
Wounded.
WAsHTNGToN, Sept. so.
An officer who witnessed the disaster Sun
lay morning states that Bars battery was
Immediately in the rear of Motifs battery
: hen the first firing commenced The balls
coming from declivity of hill, with dense
woods on each side of the road they failed
II their purpose, aud us a consequence these
batteries escaped injury.
About half an hour afterward another
panic happening, Bars battery was ordered
10 fire ON their rear. They had loaded their
pieces, but being aware that their friends
were in that position, refused to fire. Had |
they thoughtlessly obeyed the order, the |
havoc would have been irightiul, 1t is still
a mystery concerning the first firing on the
advancing column, many believing it coming
from body Of cavalry.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept so.
The journal has reliable Information that |
Zollieoifer had taken Manchester in Clay |
County, with great loss Of property.
Judge Vcntries, OF Harden. was arrested
and committed to prison on Saturday for aid
log the rebellion
There is a doubtful rnmor that 600 rebels
had had u battle with 500 troops OF the 10th
Indiana regiment between Jamestown and
Bloomfield. The result is not stated.
The rebel force under Humphrey Marshall
has dsbanded and gone home.
FoRTREss MONROE, Sept. 30.
Two members OF the Naval Brigade werc
killed last night; one by drowning, aud the
other by fall from tree while on picket
duty.
The rebels last night fred on our pickcts
at Hampton bridge, and severely wounded
one man.
The Young Amrriea brought two prizes
from Aooomac County A fleet of 3 schoon-
ers sailed to-day for 1atteras Inlet.
LEAvINwoRTII, Ka.. Sept. 2s.
Reports from reliable source from Gen.
Lanes cdnmand, say that after his success
fnl engagement with the rebels at lapnsvile, I
he made forced march on Osceola and sue
eeeded in capturing large supply train left |
by Generals Rains and Price, together with |
100000 in money. The command of Gen
Lane is now supposed TO be on its way north
20 join Gen. Sturgis.
The Kansas city reports of Gen. MeCul- /
lochs being in the vicinity of Fort Scott with |
a large force arc still adhered 10. Nothing
definite, however, is given in regard to his
movements.
WYASDoTTg. ka, Sept "a.
The following order has been issued here /
"ln accordance with Section 4, Article 3, Of
the Constitution Of the State of Kansas, | /
hereby order every man in the State, between |
the ages Of eighteen and forty-fvc, capable of |
bearing arms. to Immediately enroll himself |
IN some company, in accordance with the mi
lite laws Of the State, and each company is /
hereby ordered TO hold himself in readiness