Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25


On Saturday night private in the 4th Mich
igan regiment, while on picket a mile beyond
Barnett Hill on Leesburg turnpike, receiv-
ed a severe wound in the arm from a rebel.
From the description of the latter, he is sup
posed to be Mr. William of Alexandria who
was confined for some o days in a slave pen in
that city, but released by Government and
who is now acting as a scout. Orders have
been issued that in the event Of his capture
he be hung forthwith.
A Government construction train advanced
out on the Loudon and Hampshire railroad
to-day mile and a half beyond Falls Church
finding the road that far in good condition.
Capt. Mundee, Adj Gen. for Cen Smiths
division, with small escort, advanced on
the road, leading from Lewinsvile to within
a short distance Of Vienna on foraging ex-
petition. The result was the bringing off Of
about 60 loads Of hay and $50 bushels Of oats
Everything in that section is reported quiet
The amount Of forage issued by the Gov
eminent daily, for use in Washington and
vicinity is, of hay 2l5 tons, and Of grain 80
tons
The following dispatch from Gen. Stone
was received at headquarters to-day:
EDwARD's FERRY. Oct. 81.
This morning at l o'clock, five compan-
les Of the Massachusetts 9Th, under Col. De-
vens, crossed the river at Harrison's Island
At daybreak they had proceeded to within a
mile and a half Of Leosburg. without meeting
the enemy. They still followed on, supported
by the remainder Of their reg't and part Of tho
goth. Col Lee. A reconnaissance was made
this morning by Maj. Alexis ca airy, from
Edwards Ferry, towards Leesburg. with 80
cavalry. They came upon the l4th Missis-
sippi Regt., received their fire at thirty Yards.
returned it with their pistols aud fell back in
order, bringing in one prisoner. We have
possession Of the Virginia side Of Edwards
Ferry"
ADDlTtoNAG.-A Additional accounts say
that up to three o'clock to-day Gen. Stone
had held his own satisfactorily there, though
his comparatively small force on the Island
are opposed to some 1000 rebels
subsequent dispatch received late this
afternoon says Gen. Evans has field and
masked pieces, and about 1000 men. A pris-
oner states that he has 1000 rebel troops,
and expects reinforcements. Gen. Stone at
that time believed he could occupy Leesburg
to-day and hold it. The dispatch is dated
Ferry.
LEAvENwoTRH. Oct. 81
Advices have been received stating that the
traitors had to-day totally destroyed the town
Of Humboldt, Kansas, by fire. 1t is thought
that the records and papers of the United
States Land Office were destroyed.
Two hundred wagons and one thousand
yoke Of oxen have been sent to Gen. Ere
nont's command, we think, the past week
rom this place.
New YORK, Oct. %.
The Richmond Enguirer Of the 9th, in
citation to tie fight al the mouth of the Mis-
'issippi, says; I he expedition under the com
nand of the rebel Holins, consisted of
he steamers Manassas Ram, with "a 10.
)ahlgren guns, Calhoun with one "a and
wo 8 Founders hey, with one eight inch
flied 32 FOUNDER, Jackson, with two inch
the McCroe, with a GA inch
olumbiad aud "a FOUNDER rhed, Tuscaro-
"a with one inch columbiad and a 80 poun-
Ter rlfed cannon, and cutter Pickens with an
inch columblad and four "a 10. carronades.
The Federal ships were the Richmond. I'm
ennes, PreJle, Water Witch, and schooner
Joseph II. Town, in all SO guns
The night was intensely dark, and the Ma
assas ran into a vessel, striking her near the
ow and cutting into her upwards Of thirty
eet. Appalling shrieks we're heard aboard
II her, signal rockets were fred. the Federals
peat to quarters, and a perfect iron hail fell .
ipon and around the Manassas during which
Ter machinery became deranged
When morning came the rebel fleet com
nenced to pursue the retreating enemy, and
leavy cannonading lasted until o'clock
several shots struck the Richmond. The Yam
zee shots were badly aimed, and did not
ouch one of our vessels. The vessel sunk
vas the PincenHes not the Prebie
Minister Harvey writes that Portugal has
gwen us great privilege in the importation of
grain.
TRRRE HAUTE, Iowa, Oct. Il.
Two or three companies Of the Indiana
l3d Regt., stationed at Camp Vgo, in this
'ity under command of their Colonel. pro
'eeded quietly this evening to the office of the
Journal and Democrat, and in a short time
demolished everything.
They then proceeded to several private houses
md served them in the same manner. The
athens are organizing to proceed to take the
amp. There is great excitement.
FORTRESS MONROE, Oct 81.
The severe gale which has prevailed, but
is now moderating, has somewhat retard ID
The preparations for the great expedition.
~" "iSH VI tut 4hhssaCuuselts battalion, ]
who were sent out from Newport News this
morning for fuel, were attacked by the rebels
md stood their ground.
The LIST and 7th New York regiments had
been sent to support them when the steamer
eft for Old Point.
Prior KSoB, No. Oct. %.
The following dispatch was received here
his morning and forwarded to head quarters
t st. Louis
FREDERICKToN, Oct. %. 1861.
In conjunction with Col. Plummer's com
nand we have routed the rebels of Thompson
nd Lowe, estimated at FIVE thousand.
Their loss was heavy, ours small, and con-
ined principally to the LIST Indiana cavalry.
We captured four heavy guns. Lowe, the
ebel leader, was killed. Mai. Gavit and
apt. Wyman of the Indiana cavalry were
illed in the charge on battery.
The command Of Col Plummer referred to
oove was, on Friday morning last, ordered
onward by Gen. Grant from Cape Girardeau
WITH instructions to move toward Frederick
own and cut off the retreat of Thompson's
nd loves army.
This force consisted of Marshs 18th Illi-
ols regiment, section of Taylor's battery,
nd Stewart and Johnson's companies of
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