Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19
C1x,INNAr1, OHIO. July M.

kept up with the enemy all yesterday after
noon. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon two
large bodies of troops were seen marching out
Of the cnemys camp.
Preparations we're Immediately made TO re-
sist an attack. by o'clock the skirmish-
ing in front by the 4th Ohio and 9th Indiana
became very warm.
The enemy advanced under cover Of the
woods Our skirmishers forward, pouring IN
a sharp volley, killing several The rebels
scattered in the woods their officers at
tempted to rally them, but they could not DO
brought up in body again. In the mean
time our boys picked off their officers. Sew
eral more shells we're thrown in and our men
made final rush, driving them clear through
their own rihed pits, bringing back several OF
their blankets, canteens and guns.
1t was a crack Georgia regiment, number
ing l,200 men. Their supplies Of provision
are cut off, and they must soon come to ex-
tremities. Our loss was one killed and three
wounded.
WAsHINGTON, July lO.
The conFedarates have a camp in the nigh
borhood Of Great Falls, and Il Is supposed,
from indications, that they are endeayofins 80
plan; battery there. Ihc Post OfSce Bee
partment has discontinued the entire postal
service in Middle and Western Tennessee, af-
ter to-day.
BALTIMORE, July 10.
Col Thomas, the French lady, has been in
dicted by the Grand Jury Of the United States
District Court for piracy and treason, and is
now in jail.
A report from Washington by the evening
train. says it is very generally credited there
from reliable information, that Gov. Wise
haa ohn nd al lla1 pn
New YORK, July IL.
A despatch says that the First Maine Reg
iment arrested several prowling spies last
night, having flag in their possession.
1t is said that Congress will abolish the re-
ciprocity with Canada.
A dispatch to the Post says that Col. Stone
occupies the ground held by Patterson in his
late battle with the Rebels A number Of
dead rebels have been found in the woods
Dispatches to the War Department con-
firm the late battle in Missouri II is be-
lieved that Secretary Chases modification CT
the Tariff will pass.
FORTRESS MONROE, via Baltimore.
July IL.
The United States gun boat Quaker City,
Capt. Carr, captured off the Capes this morn
ing brig Amy Warwick, Capt. Brown, from
Rio Janeiro for Richmond, with q cargo of
coffee valued at $4,000. She is owned by
Curry 81 Co., rebels, at Richmond. This is
the fifth vessel belonging to the 6rm-all hav-
ing been captured within eight weeks.
The Any Wartoick will bo sent to Boston
Immediately.
NEW YORK. July II.
The Iribune's special Washington despatch
says the rebels are falling back on Manassas
Junction. The I'd Vermont regiment crossed
into Virginia to-day. The Sec. Of War has
expressed to the Quarter Master General
wish that the troops be supplied with more
fresh meat, and to change the rations so as to
allow more vegetables.
The Heraid's special Washington dispatch
says the rebels at Fairfax Court House were
reinforced with artillery this morning. They
have, however, withdrawn their pickets.
The Times special correspondent states that
battle has either taken place, or will to-
morrow, between Gen. Patterson's and Gen.
Johnston's forces.
The Heraids special Washington dispatch
says the trouble in the Garibald Guards a
rises from the fact shat they are supplied with
three different kinds of arms, requiring as
many kinds Of cartridge.
dispatch to the Post says that nearly all
negroes brought in by our troops have been
set to work by our troops in the Government
stables.
The Commercials dispatch says the NAL
contents Of Bankers regiment have been re-
leased, they taking the obligation to accept
such arms as are provided. 10 of the Patent
Office Clerks, 80 Of the Land Office and 40 of
the Census Office have been discharged
1t is ascertained that the bearer of the re-
cent flag of truce left a number Of letters
from Richmond, thus prostitutins the flag Of
truce.
ST.. LouIs, July IL.
special dispatch from Brookfeld, Mo-,
states that Smiths command occupied the
brick college building at Monroe and that p
GOO rebels surrounded it and had planted can
non to destroy the building and occupants
A flag Of truce had been sent out, but it
was disregarded. Aid from the West will
reach Monroe tonight
A private dispatch from Jefferson City,says
Gen. Raines, rebel, was killed in the battle
near Carthage.
a Newspaper Stopped.
About four hundred men belonging to Col.
McNcils Regiment, zouave corps, visited
the State journal Office early this morning
removing the type, paper &c. They then
read an order from Gen. Lyon prohibiting the
further publication of that sheet. The pro-
prietors OF the journal will respect it and lay
the whole matter before Gen. Fremont on his
arrival here.
--latest From Missouri-Col Smith Bouts the
, Enemy.
CHICAGO, July IL.
Three companies sent for the relief of Col.
, Smith at Monroe, Mo-, returned last night
to Hannibal, and report the roads unobstruot-
ed between Hannibal and Monroe.
, On arriving at the latter place they formed
junction with Col. Smiths force, who had
, entrenohed themselves in the Academy Build
/ ings,
Tho rebels, 200 strong, were grouped
around over the prairie, and out of the reach
Of Col Smiths rifles They had two pieces
of artillery, which were brought to bear, but
the distance was so great that their balls wero
, almost spent before they reached our lines.
Col. Smiths artillery, of longer range, did
considerable execution.
The fight lasted until dusk
The last shot from Col Smiths artillery
. dismounted one of the enemy's guns. Just
, at that moment Gov. Wood, of Illinois, fell