Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-09-12


yesterday with an engine ON the Kentucky
Central Railroad. lie proceeded to point
10 miles north Of Cluthiana where he then
discovered three men, who Immediately upon
being hailed. said that they belonged to
Georgia regiment. lie afterwards discovered
their camp, hut it was so much hidden by
bushes that he could not make gu. how many
they numbered.
dispatch from Pomroy, Ohio, says Spen-
Ger in Virginia has surrendered co the rebel
forces under Jenkins and Col. kathbone's
corHnaud we're taken prisoners by bin.
On. Wednesday morning, Jenkins forces
entered Ravenswood Va, and ON The same
evening crossed the Ohio River at Burlington
Island, and came down to Racine, ONO,
where they killed one man and wounded two
others, and stole twelve horses. They then
recrossed the river at VOLTS Bar, and
encampod for the night. The people were
rising to resist further attempt at invasion
by ihe rebels.
later report says the rebels are crossing
az Racine, and are coming down both sides
Of the Ohio River A dispatch from Point
Pleasant To the military committee at Calls
pa, says that the contending forces are in
sight of euch other, that the rebels are but
800 strong, and that battle /, imminent
Gov Morton has ordered all the male citi-
lans between the ages OF eighteen aud 4j re-
siding in ths border counties to organize
themselves into military companies to repel
imminent
The ErenHg Times of this city has infor-
nation that Stephenson Alabama was attack
ed by the rebels who were repulsed with
great loss. Athens also has been bnruet by
our troops Gen Bragg had left Chattanooga
aud was advancing on Nashville.
Thus city was greatly excited this morning
by numerous reports as 20 the near approach
OF the rebels. Telegraph COMMUNICATION is
/ open as far as Falmouth. The rebels are
reported in force tonight at Willi4mstown a.
bout 30 miles distant on the Georgetown
turnpike
NEW York, Sept I.
a special dispatch dated Cincinnati says
important news is expected from Nashville
Gen Buell. has ordered the city to be evacu-
ated
Private dispatches from Boyd's Station
say that $4,000 of the enemy entered that
place to-day. The telegraph operator left at
noon just as the advance guard came in sight.
LOUISVILLE, Sept 7.
The passenger train from Bowling Green,
which left at o'clock this morning. returned
from this side of Shepardsyille, 20 miles
south OF here, bringing reports that the small
federal force in stockades protecting Salt Riy-
er Bridge, were attacked this morning by
large force of rebel cavalry, with artillery,
supposed to be mountain howitzers When
our informant left, there was heavy musketry
and cannonading. Reinforcements have been
sent from here, but the bridge will probably
be destroyed before their arrival.
No telegraph communication now exists
south Of this place
The rebels yesterday burned three bridges
over Benson Creek on the Louisville and
FRANKFORT railroad about 90 miles east of
here.
The afternoon train went no further than
La Grange.
On Sunday last Col Shackeford met force
OF rebels a. Morganfeld and surprised them
killing some and taking several prisoners.-I
Col. Shackeford then divided his force
sending Lieut. Colonel Foster with two com
panies of cavalry in the direction of Saugh !
teWllle. Lieut.. Colonel Foster overlook
part of she enemy-killed two and took %
prisoners and 43 horses. On Wednesday
morning Gel, Shackleford started for the reb. /
els at Col. Johnson's camp, on Galliger lake, /
drove M his pickets--routed him. aud took
possession of his camp Johnson rallied on
the opposite side of the lake and opened his
fire.
Shaekleiord dismounted his men and with
carblnes fought the rebels about 600 strong.
Tor two hours until his ammunition was OK
pended having killed and wounded many reb-
It's The federals then retreated orderly and
recrossing the lake the rebels advanced down
the lake and Sbackleiord ordered a charge
leading IN person. Col Shackleford's left |
loot was torn to pieces by leaden slug from
the enemy's cannon which killed his horse
HIS forces then burned the rebel camp aud
guns and Tell back in good order
shacklef'rd had of his men wounded
besides himself none killed.