Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
EROM KENTHCKY


giving an account of slight skirmish in Ad-
der county, in which the rebel loss was sever
al killed while the fedeials suffered none.
Humphrey Marshall, with $500 troops, is
certifying Prestonburgh, and is expected soon
TO march toward Maysvile.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Com
nerciai, from Indianapolis, says there are
rumors Of fighting in Kensucky on Tuesday
Gen. Buell. had ordered to Green river reg
ment of fusieers, and regiment OF light artil-
lery, before ne went forward Gen. Buck
uer's cavalry were, on Monday, within short
distance Of our pickets, and it is supposed
he intended attacking Col McCook in force,
destroy Green river bridge and retire. All
the regulars were thrown across the bridge
early Monday morning
A private dispatch to Philadelphia men
tons among the killed at the battle of Padu-
cah on Monday, Capt. Albert Bacon of that
city, belonging to a Kentucky regiment raised
near Frankfort The dispatch gives no par
"Nra--- af the battle.
The North Bank or nen.~~l-z has st,,,o,d
ed specie payment.
A doubtful rumor prevailed at Louisville
on Sunday that the rebels had burned the
Cave City Hotel. Exciting rumors of gem
eral engagement in Southern Kentucky also
prevailed all day, but were generally discred-
tied, nothing had been received at head
quarters.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
From a gentleman just returned from
Richmond we learn the following interesting
facts. The rebels have great confidence that
they would defeat the Union troops in fair
field and that it was imposs bic for them to
ho a. a.
come again into the Union the South would
become province Of England.
Some members of Congress we're urging
JEFF. Davis to consent to no more exchanges
of prisoners unless we should consider fugi-
tive slaves prisoners of war, and exchange
them: A list of prisoners to be returned in
exchange for $50 lately sent by us was pre-
pairing, on which three months men would
have the preference.
The Richmond Examiner says that a pain
full rumor in circulation that gentle
man of that city, holding commission in
the army of the Potomac had committed
e"ioide by sboo,ing himself through the head
The suicide of Gen Cook is since confirmed
As the steamboat Express, which runs be-
tween Old Point and Newport News, was
leaving the latter place yesterday. rebel tug
boat was seen off Sewalrs Point She wore
the commdore's blue pennant, which was mis-
taken for flag truce. But on the Express
arriving within range she fred a shot across
her bows, followed by several shells
The great CONSERVATION prevailed for
short time on board the Express, which is
unarmed, and the schooner Sherwood en-
ployed to bring water from Newport
News, which was at the time in tow,
was cut adrift. The Sherwood was immedi-
ately deserted by her crew of four men, who
escaped by small boat to Newport News.
The schooner drifted down with the tide, and
was taken possession Of by the rebel tug and
towed to Craney Island. Her captain stuck
to her and was made prisoner
The tug made its appearance a second time.
but the Express had crowded all steam on
and reported the circumstances to the flag
ship After a long delay half dozen gun
boats got started, and steaming towards the
scene threw few shells into Sewells Point
and Pig Point batteries, but without effect.
as far as is known. But for the inexcusable
delay in the gun-boat's getting to the spot
the tug-boat might have been intercepted
by the schooner. She had valuable force
pump on board. The loss is about 81, 600.
The schooner belonged to Assistant Quarter
master Noyes.
note from Gen. Heger to Gen. Wool an
nounces that he is ready to start $50 prison.
ers down James river from Richmond by
flag of truce whenever they will be received.
Gen Wool will send a flag Of truce to meet
them Thursday or Friday next. No list Of
those to be released has yet been received.
The commissary stores, including a por-
tion of the ordnance department, in Nash
vile, were destroyed by fire on the night of
the 22d The loss is estimated at nearly one
million dollars.
Six contrabands were taken from small |
canoes in the Chesapeake bay. off Back river
this morning, in an almost exhausted condi- |
lion and were brought to headquarters. They |
state that the inhabitants of Yorktown and |
The military authorities there are very much |
frightened at the expected attack. Ii is be-
eved there that Gen. Burnside's expedition .
IS certainly destined to go up York river, and |
hat Gen, Wool will cooperate in the attack
upon Yorktown.
Gen. Magruder is said to have telegraphed
he condition of affairs to Richmond, and
.sked permission to destroy Yorktown by
ire He is said to have received reply d.
Getting him to refrain until he was certain
hat the place is to be Immediately attacked.
strong batteries is to be placed on each side
u York River, and force estimated at 3d.