The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-18
BY TEL EGR RSfs
TO THE FREE NAN.
8 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FEE MA.

cular. Information has been received here from
a reliable source, entitled to credit that Slidell
and Mason, the rebel ministers to France and
England, are not only authorized to negotia tie
treaties OF extraordinary commercial advantage
with those powers, but to place the Southern
Confederacy for limited period under their
protection.
OF the thirty rebel prisoners to be released
according to the recent special order, only three
took the oath of allegiance. The Others took
the oath not to bear arms.
The City Council this afternoon re elected
Richard Walloch Mayor of Washington His
former election was to ell a vacancy caused by
the removal of Col. Berrett to Fort Lafayette
as political prisoner, but as he latter resigned
preliminary to his release, another election was
deemed necessary
Maj VIM. F. H. Brooks, of the u. S. army,
has been appointed Brigadie1 General of yolun-
teers.
The most important item from the other side
OF the river to-day is that Gen. Mcclellan, ac-
companled by Gems. Smith, Mccall! and Han
cock, and strong escort of regular cavalry,
proceeded to Vienna which is five miles west
of LeNinsyllle, and remained there several
hours
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct l6.
"A scout who arrived tonight repol IS that
Price, on Sunday, Was at ClintonvlIe, Ceda r
County, 20 miles south Of Pappinsville, on the
Carthage road The whole army have effected
the passage of the Usage, and are still in fell
retreat.
RoLlA. Oct. l6
Ihlrty-one more Of our wounded soldiers az
rived from Springfield yesterday These men
report that a sharp skirnlsh took place on Mon
day morning, ten miles his side of Lebanon,
between two companies of mounted men be-
LONGING to Major Wright's battalion, attached
to Cen Wyman' 8 command and some 1870 rebel
cavalry.
Major Wright surprised the rebels by an at
tack in the rear and completely routed them.
killing abou, 80 and taking the same number Of
prisoners. Our loss was one killed and one Sc.
riously wounded Very little firing was done
by the rebels.
The report that Col Taylors Regiment Of
rebels which bad been stationed at Springfield
since the battle Of Wilson's Creek has marched
North is confirmed. They have probably gone
10 join Ben. Price on The Usage.
CAMP McKINsrRy,
Near Syracuse, Mo-, Oct II. {
Fremont has sent dispatch stating that he
has reason to believe that Sterling Price has re-
traced, or will retrace his steps to the Usage,
and there make a stand, and give our forces
battle.
Adj. Gen. Smith informed me that he has
raised over 10000 men for the Missouri State
Militia, and thinks that he will be in due season
to obtain the remainder of the ~ 600
large supply Of transportation materials
is now on the way here from ST. Souls
ST. LOUIS, Oct. II.
No H..
geon of the Odd Illinois egiment. of Col. Null
ligans Irish brigade started on Wednesday by
order Of Gen Curtiss, for Price headquarters,
with an offer to effect release of Col Multi
gan, by rendering in his place the release of Gen
capture of camp Jackson.
We hear also that a like exchange is to be
rendered Col. Bowen.
HEADQUARTERS AZ WARSAW, Oct l6.
We are here with parts OF Siegels and AS
both's divisions. Siegels advance is already
across the Usage. His cavalry to-day had II
skirmish with one of the enemy S mounted par
ties and took three prisoners.
The main body of the enemy is reported to be
Iorty-6ye miles distant.
New YORK, Oct. Il.
The fleet which sailed from this port arrived
1t Old Point on Monday, creating great ex-
element by its extensive character.
A flag of truce came down from Norfolk lkis
morning and Gen. Wool received it.
The circular of Mr.. Seward caused a depres-
sion in the stock market to day, especially in
Government securities, some thinking the Secrc-
AIRY Of State in possession Of knowledge relative
20 foreign movements which prompted the iSsu
ng of such document.
II nol /
per cent, and some leading stocks fell off near
Va per cent. The noon market, however,
,losed slightly more steady.
Special dispatches from Washington state that
,essels arriving at the mouth of the Potomac
or Washington, will be conveyed up by war
yessels if the river is III safe.
An Indian agent from Kansas reports Gen.
-.anes brigade able to keep the rebels out of
hat State
There is m UGH trouble inWaehington, occa-
stoned by selling liquors to the soldiers The
schooner S. +. Keeling was seized to-day, she
,eing owned in New Orleans.
Special dispatches from Washington state
hat Gen Banks was at the War Department
his morning. Cameron was expected by the
,vening train.
PoNT OF Rocks, Oct. II.
Our loss in the victory at Bolivar was killed,
wounded, | MORALLY, and one missing. Col
ieary was slightly wounded by Il shell. The
light lasted ) hours.
Some prisoners were taken, who report that
he rebel loss is not less than $50. Their force
vas greatly superior to ours
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6.
Mr.. Stewards circular is viewed here as time
Y and significant, as showing the necessity Of
3reparing for the interference of foreign powers
I occasions a slight decline in stocks