Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-11-21

BALTIMORE, NOV. 10.
A correspondent Of the American, writing
from Harpers Ferry tonight, says several
parties have reached here from Mattinsburg,
from whom we have apparently reliable infur-
nation of the condition Of affairs in the Army
Of the Potomac up to the Cherry Run, whore
Gen. Riley is in command. The rebels have
apparently entirely abandoned the line of the
Potomac, none of their troops having been
seen or heard for nearly week Our cavalry
are actively scouting in the vicinity of Mar
tinsburg and passing through 1t. 1t was re-
ported there that Jackson had returned to
Winchester with a considerable force and was
to move from that position westward. The
better opinion appears to be that if Jackson
is in the valley at all, it is for the purpose of
moving towards Staunton. Cen Cox 5
march towards that point with a Federal force
is exciting apprehensions among the rebels.
week ago, Gen. Cox was known to be in
Highland county, within 40 miles Of Stanton.
New York, Nov. 10.
The Herald has letter dated aboard the
gunboat Hunchback, Hamilton, n c., the
4th, which says:
We have just arrived at this place, taking
it with a grand cavalry charge and combined
gunboat movements.
Our land forces left WilGamstown yes
terday p. m, cneamped for the night 6 miles
from the town, and moved forward this morn,
Ing at daylight. The enemy is in strong force
aud has precipiiately retreated to TarbOro.
We will seek the earlies; opportunity t,
afford him fight. Tney are greatly alarm
ed at our approach and flee from their home'
/ and property The gunboats have success
/ fully COO operated with Us.
The gunboats had few moments engage
nent with the enemy as they came up tn
Roanoke.
Gen. Fosters command had a severe en-
gagement Sunday night with 5000 rebel in
fantry, at breastwork supported by piece
of artillery. We killed and wounded 6S {
the enemy. Our loss was TO- The force
Immediately engaged were tie Gath and AT
Mass, marine artillery, Belgers's battery an
the Sd n. Y. cavalry The marine artiller
made gallant and bold dash across a cree
and lost men.
The North Star and some other gunboa
had an engagement day before yesterday c
the Tar River. Our marches are made vii
great rapdity. We expect shortly better an
, more important news.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 10th say
It appears that the enemy landed in larl
, force at Washington n c., on Sunday al
advanced towards Hamilton and took Pc
, session Of that town. Their iotce is repr
sented to be about 1000 infantry, with 4
pieces Of artillery and considerable cavalr
They are also reported to have landed a lar,
force at Pslmira, Halifax County, rs mill
from Weldon where Gen. Pettgrew con
mands the confederate forces
The following is special di,patch TO
morning paper -
NashuA., Tenn. Nou l2.-The main rel
ell force is falling back to the south under Poi
, and Buckner. Bragg has resumed comman,
Gen. Joe Johnson's health being too much in
! paired for field service
a PHiLADELPHtA, Nov, II.
A special dispatch to the Washington ST
says the army which is now massed in the v
n cinity of Warrenton has been at stand sti
3 since the receipt Of the order transferring Il
command to Gen. Burnside On the d,
. preceding the night Of its receipt,
e Gen Mcclellan announced to many OF b
G officers his belief that within three or four da
!, at farthest, he would hgh, the greatest bait
e OF the war, and gain a victory for the Uni,
o that would probably end the rebellion.
Il one blames Gen. Burnside for the sudden ha
n in the army then raT idly advancing.
4 1t is not believed at headquarters that &c
n Joe Johnston, now in command of the rebr
at Culpepper, will venture to accept serio
II battle this side of the Rapidan.
Adyices from Port Royal, per gunbo
Western World, report that naval and mi
ty expedition, comprising 200 Rhode Islam
ers have torn up the rails of the Savann
rHload. A large number Of rebel troops
rived from Charleston, and our force retres
ed to their boats.
ST Catharne's Island has been evacuai
, by the rebels, who took the negroes wi
a them, killing two who refused to 20.
y The health Of the troops at Port Royal
= good
PATTERsoN, n. j., Nov. 10,
The Daily Register Of this city nominal
= Gen Geo b. Mcclellan for theU S. Senate
>, ship, made vacant by the death Of John
~ Thompson.
81. Louls, Nov. IA
p" IL is rumored that Gen Blair will la
the field in few day at the head ii his hri
SIDE.