Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-31
FROM GEN McLELLANS ARMY
Nav YoRK, Oct. 81,


match. dated the 26th, says the citizens from /
Winchester who came into our lines to-day I
confirm the previous reports that the rebels /
have evacuated that place and fallen back to- (
wards stanton. A cold, violent rain set IN .
this morning and has lasted all day Inc /
roads are muddy and difficult.
HEADQUARTERS army Of the Potomac, 4
Monday Evening, Oct 81.
gen. pleasanton's advance arrived at Pur-
celville, within few hours march Of Gen
I,onsstreet's command which is believed to
he at Uppervie near Ashby's Gap.
A dispatch from him at o'clock, states
that he had driven the enemy go far with the
loss OF a corporal who was taken prisoner by
his horse falling.
No information has been received to-day
changing the position Of the main body OF
the rebel army from the vicinity OF Win
chester and Bunker Hill. The recent rains
have not materially intererred with the
fords at either Shepardstown OF Williams
port.
At Harpcr's Ferry the water rose two inch
rs. and the Shenandoah was Increased four
inches at the same point.
Rebel cavalry in considerable numbers con-
tinue to show themselves between Martins
burg and Cherry Run, and regiment was
seen and fred st opposite sherpsburs yester-
day.
The movement Of Gen. Burnside across the
Potomac ut Berlin, Of which you were in
formed yesterday, though it has not been fol-
lowed by an immediate general advance Of
our forces. is undoubtedly an initial move
ment Of that long promised activity on the
part Of the army Of the Potomac which we
all hope il to deal against the rebellion a
most staggering blow. To-day there has
been no movement beyond a gradual but
heavy reinforcement OF Gen. Burnside N his
position He has taken the Virginia side Of
the Potomac near Lovettsvile Infantry and
artillery have been massing in that direction,
until it is evident that the movement is in re-
atty an advance Of the left wing Of the army.
New YoRk, Oct. %.
The Washington Star of last evening says;
Gen. Mcclellan to-day moved his head quar-
tiers to the Virginia side Of the Potomac
precisely where it may not be proper to state.
The Tribune's special dispatch dated Boil
var Heights, Va, Oct. ~, slys general
movement has at length commenced. A por-
ton of Gen. Burnside's troops left Pleasant
Valley, FIVE miles below Harpers Ferry,
where pontoon bridge is thrown across the
Potomac. The remainder, embracing three
corps, under Gen. Burnside, will speedily
follow. Simultaneously with this the troops
at Sharpsburgh, composed Of Rockers old
corps-now commanded by Gen. Reynolds
and the corps Of Gen Fitsiohn Porter are
also on the march. They probably encamp-
ed near the head of Pleasant Valley, ready
TO follow Gen. Burnsides troops.
The evacuation Of Winchester by the reb-
els and their falling back towards stanton
hv
into our lines yesterday. The small pox has
broken out with unequalled virulence, among
the people of Winchester and among the
troops. which probably fastened the depar
ture of the rebels.
The Times special dispatch, dated Harper's
Ferry the 9th, says the enemys pickets have
reappeared this side of Charleston. This is
supposed to be mere feint to cover their re-
treat.
New YORK, Oct. %.
A special dispatch TO the Philadelph
Press, dated Harpers Ferry, 9th, says tho
rebels evacuated Winchester to-day, and it
is thought that SIrasburgh is not held by
any large force. The rebel army is divided
into two bodies under Longstreet and Jack
son. Jackson's column is marching directly
to Stanton, where, it is said, winter quarters
for large force is improyised. Longstreet,
1t is thought, moves towards Gordonsville.
Gen. Burnside moved south to-day, and is
now on his way to Winchester, meeting no
enemy but his cavalry brought in con-
siderable number Of stragglers. Our force
will occupy Winchester during the present
week
1t is believed that Gen. Burnside will come
up with Longstteet's rear guard and fight
ensue. Gen. Slocum's corps has been sent
forward to support him.
The entire army OF the Po.omac crosses
the river as soon as transportation for sup
plies eau be secured
Headquarters army of the Potomac,
Tuesday Evening, Oct Is.
The advance under Gen. Pleasanton latt
yesterday afternoon, encountered the enemy
with cavalry and artillery, at Suckers Gap
He lost one man and five horses by the ex'
plosion of a she'll. To-day his scouts were
pursued in the direction Of Aldie and Mid
dlebury. lie reports Gen. Hills comman,
at Upperyille. A long train Of wagons wa
seen to-da, between Bunker Hill and Win
chester, which ia good evidence that the REQ
els are still there.
Special dispatches state that everything
quiet around Harpers Ferry. Our picket
have occupied Hallstown with piokets consid
erably IN advance OF that place. Three hun
dred rebel cavalry and five hundred infantr
were discovered at Warrenton Junction
Sunday, their pickets extending to New Bald
win out there is no force Of the enemy thi
eide of the latter place.
Gen. Mcclellan has removed HIS headquar
tiers TO Berlin, on the Virginia side OF tn
Potomac.
-Four n. Y, regiments have been added t
Gen. Gearys division.
NFw YORK, Oct 20.
The steamship Ericsson, from Port Royal
has arrived. She brings the particulars re
speeting the attack by Gen Mitchers forces