The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-03
Headquarters ARmY OF THE PoToMAc,


HEABQUARrERs ARmY OF THE PoToMAc,
Nov. 2, 9.l5 p. NJ.
Gen. Pleasanton came up with the enemy cav
airy and artillery at Fillmore about III O'Clock,
! Thursday. The fight which was conducted
wholly by artillery, lasted about five hours,
when the enemy retreated to Union, a small
town about three miles beyond Oar loss was
! one kille and fourteen wounded.
! The enemy's force consisted of u portion OF
Stuarts cavalry and one battery. Five
we know to be killed. This morning General
Pleasan ton renewed the attack at o'clock. At
! 10 he wa reinforced by brigade OF infantry.
At o'clock the rebels fell back from Union
and our troops now occupy the town.
Our loss to o'clock was, one killed to four
wounded During the action rebel caisson
was exploded by one of our shells. The enemy'sI
loss is not known. The firing in that direction
was very heavy from three O'Clock unsii dark,
but the result is not known.
Gen. Mcclellan visited the front during the
afternoon. A heavy dust was observed TO day
at Ashby' Gap, but in what direction the rebel
troops were moving is not known, the distance
beng too great.
Another portion of our army took possession
of Smoker Gap, to-day. Three brigadcs OF
rebel troops, were at last adyices, advancing up
the Weat side of the mountain, in two columns
Firing followed bu. the results are not known
CAIRO, Nov. 2. Corinth dispatches of Sat
urday say that the mail messenger came in
there to-day from Cheyalier and reports that
our scouts had secured the country as far south
as Ripley, but discovered no trace OF the enemy.
We have rumor, by way of Corinth, that
Mobile is ours. The report was broueh. in by
rebel prisoners taken by our scouts.
The petersburgh Express learns that there
was fighting ut franklin on Sunday, and the
Contederates were driven back 1t has good
reason for believing that the army IS this side
Of Blackwator river.
WAsu1NGToN, Nov. 2. Some are Of opinion
that the skirmish near Aide on Friday and
Saturday, is preliminary to a more general en-.
gagemen, unless the rebels should retreat
Every thing looks we'll The Massachusetts,
troops in the fed, should be encouraged by the
Union demonstrations at the polls at home.
Neither should aid or comfort be given 70 Their
enemies.
New IoGi, Nov. 2 The H.roH has . dis
pa,oh from WheatlAnd, Va, which states That
i cavalry recurn9,sgance Was made on friday 70
within three miles OF Winchester,
the enemy have q si5uai station near Sn!2k-
ers Gap and have strong force between the
zap and PhIlmont Oh the Western side Of the
Blue Ridge.
a pe.celIylIlo dispatch to the Hermit says
that Il cavalry reconnaissance discovered large
rebel force III the Shenandoah valley, just be-.
yond the Cap.
pleasanton's cavalry has been very active
securing the country in the extreme west, to
within SIX miles Of tie Gap where few shots
were exchanged.
The rebels were driven froIa Union, towards
SnickeTsvllle. Communication has been estab-
lished between our cavalry advance and Gen.
Sigel.
A Philmont dispatch to the Hera'd, states
that baiooa reconnaissance, discovered the
rebel cavalry with battery. this ido oil
Charlestown, cannoDading the turnpike.
A Frederick dispatch to the Hcraa states
that the secessionsts there say tina, rebel force
from W estern Virginia has joined Gen. Lee, and
been added to Jacksons division.
o A tier the next general engagement peace prop
: osi,ions will come from Richmond.
! ST. LOUIS, Noy. 9. Adviccs from the army
Of Southeast Missouri state that after the recent
success of our forces at Pitman's Ferry, Coils
LaxGr and Dewey, with their forces combined
pushed on as far as Billinger's Mile five miles
n from Pocahontas, where they fought Burbridge,
completely routing his forces and capturing a
large number of prisoners. including many rebel
officers.
a.. A later dispatch from Col. Lzi says he has
= captured and dispersed 200 of Boones COM
mand.
. . Gen. Fremont was last night presented by the
. Germans OF st. Louis with a magnificent sword,
!, which was long since purchased for the purpose.
. About $1,000 people were present.
n. 1t was one # the greatest demonstrations our
g city ever witnessed. A sash of white satin and
. gold, was also presented by the ladies'.
HEADQUARTERS, MARsurIELD }