Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-14

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into the house occupied BY our men, killing
two and wounding one. One of the rebel
was killed. The balance fed, taking
with them about seventy horses. Colo
nels Ellis and Wright with an ade
quate cavalry force was sent to Keittsyille
A communication from Baron Ricasoli t.
the Italian minister at Washington, ex
( presses the satisfaction of the Government
and people of Italy at the news of tn,
happy solution of the Trent affair. Secre-
tary Seward replied in fitting terms, appre-
cIating the friendly sentiments communica-
ted by the Italian Government.
A despatch from Nashville says the Mayor
Of that city had issued a proclamation, re-
! ouesting that business be resumed, and that
all citizens resume their regular vacations.
He says
1.-The Committee representing the military
authorities and people. have discharged their
duty BIZ calling upon Gen. Buell. at his
headquarters in Edgeteld Yesterday
The interview was satisfactory to the con-
mittee and there is every evidence of safety
and protection to the people. both to their
persons and property. They therefore res
pectfully request that business be resumed
profession will pursue their regular yoca-
tons. The County elections will take
place on the regular day, and all civil bust
ness will be conducted as heretofore. Com
handing General Buell. assures me that
can rely upon his aid in enforcing our police
regulations.
One branch of business is entirely prohi-
bited, viz the sale. or giving away Of in
toxicating liquors. ! shall not hesitate to
invoke the aid OF Gen. Buell. in case the
recent laws upon the subject are violated. |
most earnestly call upon the people Of the
surrounding country who are inside the
Federal lines to resume their commerce with
the city, and bring IN their market supplies,
especially wood, butter and eggs, assuring
them that they will be fally protected and
amply remunerated.
(Signed) R. r. CHEAIHAx, Mayor.
CenteTyille and Manassas were occupied by
our troops Monday afternoon. They reached
Centervile TO the number of 1000 about 1
O'Clock in the afternoon. 1t was altogether
deserted. lac entire command thence pro-
ceeded to Manassas, arriving there IN the
evening. The rebels had destroyed as much
of their property as they could not carry
away, by fire and otherwise. The bridges,
railroad track and depot in that vicinity,
were extensively damaged, and nothing but
wreck and desolation was apparent. Upon
close examination 1t were discovered that the
rebels before circulating their much boosted
etrongho.d, had set FIRE to such of their COM
missaTy stores as they could not conveniently
carry of. The place presents scene OF the
utmost desolation mass OF charred and |
blackened ruins. The rebels also have torn |
up the bridges along the line OF the Orange |
and Alexandria railroad for some miles below |
Manassas. 1t is is said the rebels lett Center |
VILE on sunday morning. Large numbers !
Of contrabands have reached our lines, which /
now extend beyond ManaSss junction. There |
is satisfactory evidence that the main body \
left their lines nearly two weeks ago. The /
roads in Virginia in some places are tolera-
bly, good and improving.
The whereabouts of the rebels who retreat
d from Manassas, is a subject of earnest spe-
:ulation. 1t is thought part of them went
owards Winchester. Our iorees We're FIVE
niles from that place yesterday.
The number lest on the Cumberland on
it is supposed will be over 100. The
names can only be obtained at the Navy De
1artmeut by comparison of pay-rolls. Lieut..
Salfridge, OF the Cumberland, has been order
Il to the command Of the Monitor.
The rebels admit the loss of four killed
md several wounded on board the Merrimac,
II Virginia as they call her. The total reb-
i loss is nine killed and twelve wounded.
Japt. Buchanan, who commanded the Mer-
imack, was seriously wounded on Saturday,
nd the command devolved upon his Lieu
enant. The YOrktOlrR is said 10 have had
shot in her boiler. The Norfolk DdybOot
uts down the Federal loss between six and
weYe hundred. The Day Book says hav-
ng completely riddled the Minnesota and
isabled the 81. Laurence and Monitor be-
ides, as stated above, and destroyed 7everal
f the enemy's gLnbOats. in TACT having ac-
omplished all they desired, and having no
acre material to work upon, cur noble yes
els left the scene of their triumph and return
d to await another opportunity of display
DC their prowess.
The officers of the flag of truce boat say
hat the Injuries of the Merrlmac were slight.
,he reached Norfolk on Sunday evening,
rom which it may be inferred that she was
lot capable of making very good time.
Twenty three prisoners arrived at Norfolk
,aturday night from the Congress. One died
n the passage.
Col Geary made reconnaissance from
Monday. The rebels have fallen
Jack and their trail was blackened with the
uins of granaries, ashes of hay and grain
tacks, fences, &c. He found the bridge
yer Goose Creek had been burned after our
on Saturday.
The command continues TO make captures
rom rank secessionists. The loyal feeling is
rowing and many persons come forward to
axe the oath of allegiance daily.