Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

CAIRO to the President OF the Chicago Sanitary
Commission, says Gen. Mitchell has won an
other brilliant victory at Chattanooga, Tenn,
the enemy being completely routed after two
days hard fighting. No further particulars are
given.
MEMPHIS, June O. Matters here are quiet. IL
Is reported that the rebels have DESTROYED Il
quantity Of cotton at Madison and Witshurg,
on the St. Francis river
CAIRO, June IL The steamer Dcsota arrived
from Memphis last night. 1t was reported there
that Farragut's fleet passed Vicksbuig, but was
compelled to return below the city on account
OF low water.
New Orleans adyices Of May 20th VIA. Mem
phls say that Pierre SouIe is under arrest by or
der OF Gen. Butler, on high pollaca change,
and will / sent North IN lew days General
Butler had an interview with the Chicers Of rhe
Southern Bank on Thursday and the Bank
was ordered to pay all their deposltors upon de-
mand in such money and according 10 the
provision Of Gen. Buffers general order The
bells taken from the churches by order OF Beau
regard were shipped to New York Oh tuesday il
the sllp North America, by order OF Gen But
Ter. The Defd wants them united in one cast
lbg and placed on the root OF Faneuil Hall
Ten. Butler gives notice that the Cuiei Of Sub.
slstenc' Will sell TO families. in small quantities
pork, beet, hams and bacon ut I cents, and 10
csnCs Tor flour.
The Inst arrest under Gen. Buffers famous
A" Woman Order Is SAID to be one-eyed and
strongly pock-marked who for abusing the sol
dlfrs was sent to The calaboose.
The Herdd has letter from Louisville to the
Uit rif.. RI no hi
KIRBY Smith is marching from Knoxville across
the mountains to Nashville, which is now in
possession Of our lorces
portion OF the rebel troops al Cornth are
reported to have been sent to reinforce Smith
On the contrary 1t is stated that reentorcements
have been sent 10 Gen. Dumont the Federal
commander at Nashville.
Memphis paper has extracts from the
Houston (lexas) IsieWaph May 23d, saying
that Commander Eagle of tie L ). irigate
Santee had on the 18Th demanded the suTren
der OF Galveston in order 10 save the loss OF lite
that would follow bombardment
The demand was not complied with, ten.
Herbert, the rebel chlel saying, when the Union
land and nava forces appeared. : reply would
be made. On the 2nd a war vessel arrived, and
under an apprehension OF an attack, the for.
eign consus had taken steps for the protection
OF their subjects
NASHVILLE, June r. A despatch from Gen
Negley TO Gen. johnson announces the success
of his expedition to East Tennessee
ne took 50 prisoners, including q number of
prominent citizens. u drove of cattle and a large
numner oi horses intended for the rebel army.
The defeat OF Gen. Adam. rebel force IN Swe-
den g cave was more complete than was reported
az first Adams escaped without sword or
horse.
The rebe batteries at Chattanooga were ST.
fenced on the ! tn after heavy cannOnadng of
three hours. Our forces opened lire the next
day and continued it six hours on the town, drl-
him TO s" the ct h TSs; aud oc
railroad bridge to prevent pursuit.
The East Tennesseeans came out in crowds
along the march, and cheered our lroops enthu-
slastlcally. great many applications are
made at the Executive Office for passes to Mem
phis
MEMPHIS, June .. Intelligence received this
morning says tat ms soon rs the news of the
defeat OF the rebel fleet, and TIE surrender of
the city reached 81. Franci. river, Arkansas
steamer acting unaer Gen. llindman : orders
went up and down that river and DESTROYED sew
eral tlousand bales Of cotton Some 400 bale.
were burned ut Madison Arkansas, about forty
miles west Of the city.
Last night and yesterday it was as quie. here
as in any Northern city. To-day some of the
stores are open. Rebel scrip is generally re-
fused. There has been no Government fleet or
land forces hero since last Friday. 1t is report
ed that 80, 900 bales Of cotton have been des-
troyed here
MrpHs. June 10th. Quiet prevails through.
out the entire city. The ready submission of
the Inhabitants 10 Federal rule issurp-isug and
gratifying. The civil authorities continue to
discharge their functions as heretofore.
The Provost Marshal's office is througsd with
applicants for permit, to proceed North. All
persons are requested 30 take the oath of ale
glance before permission is granted
Jackson's rebel cavalry, which has been how
ering around the city since she Federal occuna-
ton, is said to have gone TO Holly Springs.
As most Of them are largely Interested IN that
CITY, 1t is improbable tina, they will make an at
temps to burn 1t.
The City Recorder was yesterday arrested by
the Provost Marshal for causing the arrest of
citizen for conversng in the street with
Union soldier.
The rebel cavalry are occurring the country
around Grand Junction, destroying all the cot
ton that can be found.
Application to ship COCO bales Of cottons is
already made.
The Memphis Argus is still ou,spoken in Sc
cession sympathy. The Apalonehe is more
guarded and inclined to submit more quietly.
Both advise peaceable admission to Federal
rule.
Many stores have opened and resumed bust
ness. Some dealers roiuse Confederate money.
but receive Tennessee Bank notes.
The markets are rather sparsely supplied with
meats and vegetables.
NEw foRK, June II. A special dispatch from
Memphis to the Tribune says many OF the Mem
phis banks are at Columbus, Miss. Gen. Hind |
toni t..r..aa l..as G ILL.,. 4 II