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

LOUISVILLE, June 9 Our forces now occupy
BALDWIN, Gemtowb jackson and Bolivia. Rail
ROAD repairs are Progressing rapidly The enc
my passed Oemtown last night, retreatIng south
ward from Baldwin
IL IS estimated that 10000 have deserted since
thcy lett Corlnth, mostly from Kentucky, Ten
nessee and Arkansas regiments All The regl-
ments IRON these States passed down closely
guarded on both SIDES by Mississippians and
AAbamians.
IL Is peheVeu beauregard connot enter Columbus
with halt the lro0ps he brought away from CO.
ninth The whole country north and east OF
BALDWIN Is tull Of armed soldiers returning to
tennessee and Kentucky.
Gen. Pope telegaphs from the advance, that
prisoners who first desired TO be exchanged, now
want to take the oath Of allegiance.
The enemy drove aai carried of everything
for miles around. The wealthiest families are
destitute and starving Women and children
are crying for food aid all the males have been
forced INTO the army The enemy IS represented
as greatly suffering for ioJd.
Jefferson City, Mo-. June 7. In tie conyen-
ton to-day gradual emancipation scheme was
offered, but laid on the table by a vote OF 81
against ~, and motion Of reconsideration was
made and tabled, which efectually kills any
such a scheme.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 7. Since the formal
surrender OF the city yesterday, and the posting
OF the pickets throughout the city, the excite
ment OF the people has subsidized. All was quiet
during last night, and the only event this morn
ing was the capture Of the rebel steamer Check
Shch eluded the feet Yesterday, above the city
Drumming up slough out OF sight. She was
brought down this morning.
Nothing has been heard Of the Van Dorm,
which was the only boat Of the rebl fleet that
escaped yesterday.
Col. Thomas II Carson was the military
commandment here, but acting Brig Gen. Fitch
OF Indiana, is in command OF the city now.
About 1000 rebel cannon LEFT on the cars last
night for Granada, Miss,
The railroads have all stopped running to this
city. The Memphis X Charleston railroad is
badly cut up and all It's rolling stock has been
sent south. All The stock OF The Memphis and
Ohio railroad Is here. Great Efforts are being
made to shield Iublic properly by private claims
About 1000 bales OF cotton were burned.
Cairo, June Q. A special dispatch from
Memphis dated the sth says that the rebel cas-
uaties in the |. te fight are estimated al 50
killed, and from 3O0D 400 wounded
jeff Thompson Witnessed the fight, sitting on
horseback in front Of the Gayoso House. The
remnants OF his army with he stampeding cit
liens, were IN the cars not far from the city
Whom one after another Of the robe boats sunk,
and the flag ship took fight, jeff left
Two Ot our mortar men managed 10 elude the
guard and get on shore Friday night, and were
killed in row Of their own getting up
Col. Fitch commander OF the post, issued
notice last evening that the United States had
taken possession OF the city for the purpose Of
asserting the supremacy OF the laws and pro-
tecting private and public property
ReA.denis n y 4ay have lett ara erhorted to
return. MssshaA and others are reqaesssa 10
reopen their stores and shops.
Those dealing in intoxicating liquors are
forbidden 10 resune their traffic under penalty
oil having their stock destroyed.
Rebel dispatches from jackson, Miss, the
2th ult., say 1t IS understood that a few shots
were fired from the Yankee squadron at Yicks-
burgh ON the previous night. No injury was
done. On the 3Oth, the Commandment was re.
Sumed. Last night it was supposed no serious
damage was done. The best spirit prevails
among the citizens ana soldiers. An engage
lnent had occurred near Grand Gulf, between
one OF our companies and citizens and the en-
envy Ii Is reported that 20 OF the enemy were
killed. The ilcksburgh Why reports that
Capt. Haskins battery opened ehectually ON
the enemys Transports at Grand Cult, causing
u hassy retreat Of the enemy, who subsequently
shelled the town. They SAID they were in no
hurry about Vcxsburgh.
Gen. Lowell received an official dispatch dated
the 18th ul., which says two federal officers
and three men were killed at Baton Rouge.
The enemy then shelled tho city. No one
was killed. Capt. Haskins reports to General
Lowell that he sunk one federal transport and
crippled another on Saturday. On Sunday the
enemy came up to land troops at Grand Gut
and marched through Port Gibson. Our peo-
pie drove them back with considerable loss,
killing and wounding about 100.
The Missi,nppian learns that the federals de-
manded the surrender OF haskins battery,
threatening 10 case OF refusal to devsstate the
whole country around the Gulf.
A dispatch from Port Gibson the 3lst ult.
says all quiet at Vicksburg. The Federal
boats have retired.
Baton Rouge, May 20. The Federals attemp-
ted to land garrison yesterday morning In
small boats, just MS they were about to land,
u confederate company fired on them, when
without giving them timely notice, the Federsls
commenced throwing shot and shell ia the town.
One OF the missiles struck the Harley House.
Many other houses were struck. In half an
hour alter the firing commenced, nearly all of
the women LETT town, flying in every direction.
The federas are now landing troops. A tight
10 expected ,OOn. confederate force being near
the city. Hot work will soon commence.
MoBiLE, June 3. The Mobile Advertiser hss
private letter from fort Gaines dated the 30th
which say, that eighteen Federal vessels had
passed the for, and two or three were firing at
for, Morgan,
CoRlkTH. June 9.
Hon. Il, NJ Nonfoa SecrefarU of War