Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-20

in an armed reconnaissance across the river.
ELKwArER. Va, Sept. l6.
The body Of Col. John A. Washington
was sent over to the enemy yesterday, under
flag of truce While on the way it was
met by similar flag coming from the enemy
for tie purpose of obtaining information as
to his condition.
On the 18th inst detachment Of 500 men
from the 18th Indiana and oath and Goth
Ohio regiments dispersed three Tennessee
regiments under Gen. Anderson on the west
side Of Cheat Mountain, completely routing
them, killing so and obtaining most Of their
equipments Our loss was eight KILLED.
The enemy made an advance on Elkwater
tie same day with force supposed to have
been 10000, but were driven back by dctach-
mcnts Of men from the 10Th Indiana and Sd
9th Ohio regiments, and shells from LOOMS
battery. They retreatcd some OF 10 miles.
A strong force of Arkansas, Tennessee and
Virginia troops also threaten the east side Of
Chca; Mountain. bat they have not yet had
a general engagement. A she'll thrown from
ono OF Loomis guns two miles into the On
crhy's camp killed ten and wounded two.
WAsHrNuToN, Sept. l6
There was stampede of negroes, II in
number, consisting OF men, women and chill
dren, in the neighborhood to-day. They
came to our lines saying they were to be sent
to Manassas this morning. Gen. Smith sent
them to Washington. They belonged to the
estate of the late Com. Jones. They report
ed that they left at home only daughter Of
the Commodore. her mother having departed
some time ago for Manassas.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Is.
A government official called on f. w.
Walker, this morning and obtained the i'm
portant Information he had gathered up 60
the time be was wounded 1t is believed
that entire quiet will ensure his recovery
That part OF Maryland where he was wound
ed is the hot-bed of secession
NEw YoRK. Sept. II.
Dispatches from Washington say no WISH
tors are allowed in the Navy Yard, under any
circumstances.
The Iribmo's Washington dispatch states
that the rebels attacked oar left wing ia force
last night and destroyed several grain rcks
and other property,and poisoned a number Of
cattle belong to Union farmers A farmer
named Henderson is on trial in Alexandria
for leading our men into rebel ambuscndcs.
Gaibaldi dis vows any intention of com
ing to this country.
The Times dispatch says that Mr.. Cor
bit made II reconnaissance near Munsun's Hill
on Monday. The rebels force there has been
increased five fold since Sunday. The fort
there is very weak and only defended by
small field pieces, but mile beyond are
strong works with heavy siege guns COM
manding Munson's Hin and the surrounding
country. This is hid by their belt Of woods
which could be removed in two minutes but
our troops will probably not be caught
in that trap.
BALTIMORE, Sept. TO-
Thirteen hundred muskcts were found to-
day, in the rear of old Mud Theatre, suppos-
ed to have been concealed by Marshal kanc's
Police, after the 10th of April They are all
new weapons.
The arrest Of the secession members OF the
Legislature is made fast as they reach this
city. There will be no quorum to morrow.
three iourths Of both Houses being secession
lists, aud it is presumed they will all be ar
rested. The arrests this evening are Messrs
Deckart Peck. Hard, Of the Senate, and
Maxwell, Landing, and Raisin, OF the House.
There are now fifteen members Of the House
and three Of the Senate 20 be arrested 49,
| Many of them arc not To bp found, and are
said to have fled the State.
FREDERICK, Nd. Sept H.
There are not more than twenty-five mem
bers Of the two houses here, who will meet
and adiourn until tomorrow. The impress
sion prevails that they will be unqblo To adj
journ or do business from lack ola quorum
Cu,cAoo, Sept l6,
The Tribune of this morning contains Sc
vcrc article ON the Presidents letter to Gen.
Fremont, saying it takes away the penalty OF
rebellion and leaves the war mere scheme
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