Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-08-01
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Brilliant Victory at Clarksburg, Va.

THE WAR.
Brilliant Victory at Clarksburg, Va.
A special dispatch to the New York Herald
from Clnrksburg, Va, says it is rumored that
Col. Tyler, at the head of 5000 loyal Virgni
ans, defeated old Ex-Gov. Wise with 1000 reb-
els at Bull Town. Wise retreated in sad dis
order. About 600 Unionists and 200 rebels
were killed.
Rebel Report from Bull Run
A dispatch from Richmond to the Charleston
Courier, Of the 25th says that Col. Hampton
and Gen. Smith, who were wounded at Bull
run, are doing well. The dispatch says the
federal loss was 800 killed, 5000 wounded and
1000 taken prisoners. The confederate loss
was 800 killed and 1900 wounded.
From Gen. Banks Column.
OUR TROOPS CONFIDENT AND THE REBELS
DISCOURAGED.
The following dispatch from Harper's Ferry,
although not from the regular reporter of the
associated press, is regarded as eiabc:-
The whole federal army, save three compa-
anics of the Massachusetts ID, are lying on the
south side of the Potomac. Gen Banks's
headquarters are at farm house two miles be-
low the Ferry His disposition of troops and
management of the army so far have given
great satisfaction to both officers and men.
1t was reported from Winchester, Monday
night that not less than 40 dead and 100 woun-
dcd rebels were carried from Strasburg towards
Winchester, after the late battle, most of whom
were from the neghborhood of Charlestown,
Martinsburg and Winchester. One company
from Romncy was SO cut up rs to he entirely
diSorganized. Their captain ran at the first
charge OF the federal infantry, saying he 'could
stand bullets but not bayonets." The I'd Nir-
| gina regiment, Col. Allen. was most seriously
cut up. The men were dissatisfied with their
officers, and are unwilling to go further. The
rebels cannot recruit in the valley of Virginia.
There are none but drafted militia at Winches
ter, and these escaped and return to their homes
rapidly as they are brought in. The rebels, in
fact, are completely disordered without disci-
! pine, &c. None of the enemy but guerilla
scouts are seen anywhere in this region.
The reinforcements to our army, via llagers-
town and Baltimore, came in so rapidly that
the three months men who have departed are
scarcely missed.
The War near Washington.
Gen Mcclellan is on the Virginia side, active
ly engaged in thorough re organization of the
army. He has issued an order which forbids
departing soldiers to take arms away with them
Many ri mors were flying about on Tuesday
of advance of the rebels but intelligent cor
respondents did not regard them as worthy Of
credencc.
a false alarm occurred Tuesday morning
among our troops four miles back OF AleXan.
dria. The men were under arms for an hour
but nothing happened.
Two companies of federal troops went out
on Monday on tie Fairfax road, ten miles from
Alexandria, Tut saw no traces OF the enemy.
A slave arrived from Springfield station, re-
ports that there are no rebels at that point, but
considerable numbers are posted at Burk's sta
ton five miles above.
Gen Beauregard has sent parties of troops
into Loudon county, Va, TO procure provisions
and wagons
Sixty rebel prisoners are now confined at the
old capitol building.
1t is believed that both Gems Wool and Har.
ney will be promptly placed in command Of
columns in the grand army now assembling al
Washington.
Mrs Curtis of Rochester while out on horse
back with q member of the 18th \. Y. regiment
last Saturday, was captured by the enemy''
cavalry.
A brigade under Col Mccain occupies an i'm
portant position one mile and half beyont
5 Fort Ellsworth, the right resting on Letshurs
turnpike, the left at Bailey Cross roads.
Our whole line is carefully guarded by pick
cts. Last night one of the pickes was attacked
by the rebel cavalry and two picket guards killed
Three riderless horses were subsequently tounC
in the vicinity.
| The Fire Zouaves' characterization reached
climax of open revolt Saturday evening Col
, Mccain, by energetic action, suppressed the re
! beilon and disamed the regiment.
Capt Walter of Middletown, Ct, and Lieut.
Gordon of company b, L. 5. cavalry, are miss
ing. 1t is supposed they are prisoners.
II The present position OF our lines across tn
> river indicate forward rather than retro
. grade movement
Gen Mcclellan has issued AN order restrictin,
the absence OF both officers aud men from camp
The new law Of Congress, Furnishing the sale U
liquor to volunteers was framed in accordanc
f with his views. The government will accord Il
d him the very best MATERIAL in men and mum
@ tons, and co operate in every way to render hi
. force efficient. lie has appointed Col Porte
: provost marshal of Washington.
Plans for Rebel Attacks.
The confederate forces are moving nurtheas
and southeast from Manassas. They intend t.
make three simultaneous attacks ON the ap
d proaches to Washington. The center will max
p. II fcigned attack on Arlington or Alexandri;
i There are rebel pickctS stationed from one t
-" five miles apart, on the Potomac and Chess
l. peake, all the way between Iiarper's Ferry an
Fortress Monroe.
I. The rumors of Baeuregard's intended descel
en- the federal capital are discreditcd. lie woul
commit worse blunder than our troops did bt
fore Manassas.
Gen Johnston, with his army, when last hear
/" from, was on the way to Winchester.
r Ga Saturday there was one Georgia regimen
Of at Iecsburg, and another was expected in ia
/ or two.
~ Miscellaneous War Items.
1t is undciatoo,ht that in his division Gen Nj
g Clellan is to have substantially the powers
l. commandcr-in-chici Among his general o
to ders will he one requiring division dill |
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