Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-12-26
CAIRO. Dec u

CAIRO, Dec. 81.
We are still in doubt regarding the extent
of injuries done the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road. The rebels first made break this side
of jackson and then moved away, so there is
no chance TO hear from the territory passed
over.
They have taken Carol Station, Humboldt.
Trenton and Kenton, and at last accounts,
were moving on Union City. At Trenton,
large quantities of cotton at the station house,
and other property, was burned. At Kenton
two LOGON olives and some cars were also de-
stroyed. The strength Of the rebels is not
known nor do we yet know the commander
There is a great panic at Hickman, for fear
! the rebels will max dash at that place.
1t is reported that the rebels have re-tsken
Hauley Springs, but not reliable. The gun
| boat Juliette and transport City Belle with
detachments of the lth and 47th Indiana
J regiments were dispatched TO Commerce,
where they arrived Thursday night and burn
| ed the town and plantations for five miles
around. Ten prisoners we're taken.
CAIRO, Dee. %.
An eye witness of the taking Of Trenton
says Col. Fay was in command Of 200 men
half of whom were sick and the main garri-
son had been sent to Jackson as that place
anticipated rebel attack. 1t was, however
only feint to draw the troops from Tren
ton. When Col. Fay heard of the rebel ap
prCach to the latter place, he made breast
works OF cotton around the depot.
The rebels attacked him with three piec e
of artillery; so rounds were fred when h
fedesals surrendered. During the skirmish
ing several saddles we're emptied.
On Friday Col. Taylor with Col. Hawkins
Tenn. regiment went on u reconnaissance t,
Lexington, Tenn, where they met with
large rebel cavalry force and were badly cut u
and number of them captured. Col Haw
kins escaped, but reached Trenton in time 4
be captured there.
Dyer Station, this side OF Trenton, wa
evacuated yesterday morning. At Ruthers
ford there was diminishing yesterday after
noon. The rebels were commanded by Gen
Black. Gen. Davis started from Columbu
this morning, with large force, to drive o.
capture the rebels.
Gen. Sherman's division, il is reported, EN-
barked on transports at Memphis on Satur
day Their destination is either Vicksburl
or a flank movement on the rebels at Genada
in which vicinity they have concentrated
large force,
A Cairo special dis patch gives the follow
ing additional in regard to the rebel raids -
The force consisted of full brigade, witt
six pieces OF artillery. They first crossed tn
, Tennessee at Clifton, As miles from Jackson
and marched direct to Lexington, where the
were met on the 18th by two Federal regi
ments, with two pieces of artillery. undo
Col, Ingersoll.
q A battle of three hours ensued in whic
/ the federals we're forced 10 give way. Gu
I loss was seven killed, and ten wounded an
l2i captured. The rebel loss was thirty fv
killed and wounded They captured our at
tillery. During the rebel march northwart
they were attacked several times from tn
south by.a force supposed to be those who es
capped from Lexington.
Last night the rebels commenced th e
, retreat, having approached within seve
= miles of Columbus The damage done tn
road is not as great as might be supposed
' Several bridges were burned, but the uess,
work is all saved. The damage will probabl
be repaired in two week.