Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-11
FROM YCKSBURGH.

The ram Lioness has arrived from Nicks-
burgh with advices to the ID.
The canal across the point Of land opposite
Nicksburgh was nearly completed. Negro
workmen had been collected from the various
plantations in the vicinity. In all cases gov
eminent receipts have been given to them
Several thousand were engaged II is sup
posed that when the ditch is finished the wa
ter will cut a wide channel during high water
and forever leave Vicksburg an inland city
The bombardment was kept up at regular
intervals from both fleets, Commander Davis
having arrived. The rebel batteries were still
replying occasionally. 1t was believed that
the rebel works would be stormed on the 4th.
There is reason to believe that the city has
already fallen. The city is said not to be so
badly damaged as was at first stated. All
non-eombatants were previously removed
The rebel force is said to be 10000 strong.
A story reached the feet that several hundred
rebels had been killed by the explosion Of
shells.
The steamer Sunshine, from Vicksburgh the
Sd, has arrived The bombardment contin.
ued. The town was deserted, except by the
military.
The news from White river is not encour-
aging Col Fitch held st. Charles. No
relief had yet reached Gen. Curtis. The
whole country bordering on White river is
reported in arms, except those flying from the
CONSUMPTION which is inforced in the most
vigorous manner Boats are frequently fred
on from the shore.
The Grenada Appeal of the Sd says that
large numbers of Confederate troops have
gone from Tupelo to Water Valley, 40 miles
south Of Holly Springs. Breckenridges di-
vision has gone to Vicksbvrgh. A large
number Of Mississippi troops have gone to
Richmond Nearly all tho Government stores
have been taken to place occupied by 20G0
or 5000 rebels They have burned all the
trestle-work Of the bridges between Mem
phis and Coldwater.
Gen Hindman has issued an appeal to the
people Of Arkansas, and says that he intends
to annoy the enemy in every possible way,
and asks the people to do their part.
The Little Rock Gdzette Of the 2sth says
the federas have evacuated Indian Bay and
ST. Charles, and the whole lower White river
and have gone in the direction Of Memphis
Gen. urtis has left Batesville, and crossed
Black river, and is supposed to be marching
towards Coche Bridge, with a view to reach
the Mississippi river via Crowley's Ridge.
hpeClai ulhptfCh 70 tue fOSt from w ash
ington, says Richmond papers of July 4. have
been received. They contain full details OF
the late battles. They claim victory as the
general result, but admit severe defeat on
Tuesday. The Examiner says s, 900 will moi
cover their losses in killed and wounded dur,
ing the week The impression OF Inilitar,
men ON the Peninsula is that 80, 900 is NOR,
likely the number.
Large numbers Of Eastern wounded hay,
arrived at New York, mostly with wounds il
the arms, and nearly all able TO ~alk, bu
not able to do servic for weeks to come -
Contrary to their expectations they will no
be sent home, but will be kept at the hosp
tails here until able TO return to their reei
menA. This had a depressing effect upoI
the brave fellows, many bursting into tear
when informed of the order, and imploring Col
Howe TO send them home II only for a day
PHILADELPHIA, July 8.
The Press has a dispatch from Newbern th
81 stating that Gen Burnside's entire arm
j. al motion against Richmond