The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
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4 O'CLOCK p, M.

WASHINGTON, April 49, An artillery officer
who arrived here tonight from the vicinity OF
warwick junction, reports the rebels in strong
force on the south side of the river in the dlrec-
ton OF UordGnsvllle. at the crossing of the
river me rebel Gen. Ewel is said to be stationed
"lth oOOo men, while Gen. Gustayus " Smith
Is a. 0'Goonsvllle, strongly entrenched, with
So'ooo men, anu jackson is on his way from
5henandoah valley to join him with 5000 more
Inc National force in front of Manassas is con-
s'dered sufficient TO take care of all these.
capt. Cutting, Of Gen. Burnside's staff, az
rived here to-day with dispatches. He states
that Gen. Keno commanded the National forces
at the late reconnaissance 10 Elizabeth CITY. On
the 18th Gen Reno left Newborn and proceeded
to Roanoke Island, from which he took about
2O0Omen and proceeded to Elizabeth City, where
Il strong rebel force reported to be entrench-
ing. On Saturday the advance was made upon
the rebels. The enemy opened fire with artlle
~ as scon as our troops made their appearance
Our troops immediately formed in line of bat
TIC ana charged the enemy, who ran at the first
lire. Our toops then took possession of the
town. and after remaining few hours retired
to the main army. Our force was about 1000
men under Gen. Reno, and boa; howilzers un-
der Col. Howard. The rebel force consisted Of
~ +.
and portion of Wisos legion, and 2 batteries
Of artillery. The enemy was totally routed with
loss OF about 60 men. Our loss was IL killed
and As wounded. Col. Hawkins of the New
York Zonaves received slight flesh wound in
the arm. The Adjutant of Col. Hawkins regl-
menr was reported killed, Capt. Cutting re-
ports the general health of the troops good, and
says the weather is very fine. Information from
private sources states that the guns Of the Ma,
tional forces under Gen. Burnside were proba-
bly, opened On Fort Macon yesterday or to day.
Gen. Park la in command of the United States.
New York, April "a. The Herald's Wash
ington despatch says change in the Navy De-
partment has been resolved upon by the Presi-
dent. The removal of Secretary Weles is said
to be only a question of time, dependent upon
the judicious selection Of successor. 1t is re.
ported chat the names of three gentlemen are
strongly urged upon Mr.. Lincoln for Secretary
Of The Navy, VIZ Gen. Banks, Gov. Sprague
and Judge Davis of Illinois.
The Times despatch says, | am assured by
distinguished gentleman OF this city. that Mar
cier $ mission TO Richmond has reference only tC
d large amount of valuable tobacco belonging
| 10 the French Government
Tho Continental Iron Works at Green Poin
have already the keels for three marine batteries
! similar 10 the MOniOf, though muCn larger
In very few days not less than 100 bands will
be employed. Each battery will be furnished
with two tuyrots, each to bear guns of the heavi
est calibre. They will be Of much greater pow
CT tlan the Monitor, and calculated for ocea'
service.
BALTIMORE, April "a. The new iron plate
| Galena, arrived at Fortress Monroe yesterda
afternoon.
COL Somers and Lieut.. Carncs have arrive
here, having reached Fortress Monroe in tn
steamer Cossack from Newhern. They confrr
the reported fight last Tuesday near The cana
locks at Elizabeth City between Col. Hawkins
regiment Of Zouaves and u force of rebels. Th
rebels were repulsed with considerable loss. =
Our loss is estimated at so killed and wounded
Col. Hawkins was wounded in the rig ht breast
His Adjutant was killed.
1t is reported that Gen. Burnside has receive
proposals from Governor of North Carolina 10
the surrender of the State.
PHILADELPHIA, April "a. The Inquire
saws that Secretary Welles is to take Il missio
to Spain. His successor is not known certainly
WASHINGTON, April "a. The French MIME
ter has arrived in the French war steamer.