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

ing towards NOmney. Oui Notal loeh is not
more than eleven killed and thirty-fve wound
3D.
The foregoing was approved by Major Cen
eral Mcclellan.
WAsHtNGToN, July H.
The following was received on the 9th Of
July from Beverly, Va. Report Of Gen. Nc.
Clellan to Lieut.. Gen. Scott IL have reeeiv-
ed from Col. Pegram propositions for the sur
render with his officers and the rampant Of his
command, say GOO men. They are said to be
extremely peniient, and determined never
again to take up arms against the general gov
eminent shall have near 900 or 900 pris-
oners to take care Of when Col Pegram comes
in. The latest accounts made is, loss Of the
rebels in killed, some $50
Rapid Advance movements Of Gen McCieHap.
Surrender OF Col. Pegram
CINCINNATI, Ohio. July IA
A special dispatch to the Commercial. from
Beverly, says that Gen. McClelan's advanced
division is moving rapidly to Cheat mountain
pass. The rebels burned the bridges at Hut
louisville, and will burn the Cheat Mountain
Bridge. but it cannot delay us al hour
In order to facilitate the negotiation Of
bonds with the north western States for war
purposes. the Secretary Of the Treasury will
ask authority from Congress to guarantee their
payment.
At Rich Mountain l3l dead rebels have
been found
Our wounded arc being well cared for and
are doing we'll. Ten commissioned rebel of.
fcers were killed and captured, including
Capt Skcpwith, Of Powhalton, Capt Longcll,
late L. S. Army, and Capt. Irwin, are dan
gcriously wounded.
DR.. Tayor, late Of U. S, Army, and DR..
Walker, late Of U. S. ARTILLERY, are prisoners.
Some Georgians and South Carolinians are
among the dead. The rebels dead are chief
" Eastern Virginians
MeCieiian's last Vieiory-O6ciai Dispatch
The following official dispatch was received
at the War Department to-day
HUTToNsvILLE, Va, July Is.
L. d. TOWNSEND, Adj. General:
Gen. Garnett and his force have been rout-
ed--his baggage and one gun taken. His ar
my is completely demoralized. Gen. Garnet
was killed while attempting to rally his forces
We have completely annihilated the enemy in
Western Virginia. Our loss is but l 3 killed
and not more than 40 wounded, while the en-
emy's loss is not far from 200 killed, and the
number of prisoners we have taken will a.
mount to 1000. We have captured Of the
enemy's guns in all A portion of Ganetts
forces retreated, but look for their capture
by Gen. Hill, who is in hot pursuit. The
troops that Garnott had under his command
are said to be crack regiments of Eastern Nir-
gnia, aided by Georgians, Tennesseeans and
Caroinians. Our success is complete, and
firmly believe that secession is killed in this
section of the country.
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Major-Genoral u. S. A.
CINCINNATI. July Is.
A train arrived from Grafton at 10 o'clock
this morning bringing the body Of Gen Gar
nett, late commander of the forces at Laurel
HILL who was killed while attempting to raj
ly his retreating (rebel) forces at Carricks
Ford, near st. George. The rebels we're
completely routed by Gen. Morris All their
camp equipage was captured with many pris-
oners, and so killed. The loss on our side
was 4 of the Ohio 18th and few wounded
The rebels scattered in every direction -
There is no rebel force now within Gen
McClelan's district.
FORTRESS MoNRoE, July -.
j. G. Sagster, Of Col. Bakers regiment. who /
was shot by mistake of the sentry on Sun
day night, died yesterday. Thirty men of
VIZ w ItBlultul nave maue a recon D
noisance within nine miles of Yorktown -
They went up between James river and and |
Great Bethel There were two hundred reb-
el cavalry and 100 artillery at the latter place.
The time Of the Massachusetts regiments
expires on the 10th inst aud that Of the LIST
Vermont a few days later.
The irigate towed up yesterday was the St.
Lawrence. The rebels confess losing two Of
fccrs in their encounter with Hawkins 30 .
Zouaves against their so troops a few DAYS .
since near Newport News The immense
volume of smoke at Sewel's Point yesterday .
was probably from the burning of timber and .
brush.
The examination Of Col. Allen began yes
terday Lieut.. Lodi Judge Advocate. Col. /
Allen denies the authenticity of nearly all the
papers produced, as also the validity of the
testimony.
FoRTREss MONROE, July IS.
Forty-five men of Col. Bendix's regiment,
yesterday strolled from Newport News with
out leave, and were surprised few miles
from the camp by large party Of confederate
foot and horse. One of them, at least, are
known to have been killed. and several woun-
ded. considerable number fell into the
hands Of the rebels. On the return of those
who escaped, seven companies of the 9TH reg
iment were sent out, but not since heard
from.
Gen. Butler, this afternoon. went to New
port News to inquire into the matter. Col
Bendx was yesterday at Old Point attending
the Court Martial Of Col Allen, which pro-
crosses slowly.
From latest information there must be con-
siderable force at Great Bethel
A messenger from Newport News, Just az
rived, states that 2 Of Col Bendix's men are
missing.
BALTIMORE, July 2.
Another bold plot to seize the river steam
ers by the rebels has come to light Yester-
day morning the steamer Pioneer left here for
her usual trip to Annapolis, West River Cam F.
bridge and Easton and on returning this eve
ming she landed four persons having, it is al
legged, been concerned in the seizure of the ST. f.
Nicholas.
When the Pioneer left Cambridge this after
noon, prominent secessionist on the wharf
gave three cheers for jeff. Davis, which was
the signal for regular free fight between the
secessionists and Union men there gathered.
Pistols and bowie knives we're freely used.
The DrisOners cana tn Camhri doe in a canop