The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-13
NEWS BY MAIL,

NEWS BY MAIL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 10-l2 o'clock Mid
night. dispatch from Bardstown to Govern
or Robinson says that Gen Crlttenden's force
was not engaged IN Wednesdays fight, and that
Gen. Woods force was but temporarily en-
gagged, not having arrived in season. At night
the rebels retreated towards Harrodsburg, but
were hemmed in.
Gen. Kirby Smiths detachment had separated
from the other rebel detachments on Dick river
On Thursday we occupied advantageous stu
ations on all sides Of the enemy. Our troops
are in high spirits, and confident Of victory.
Our loss in killed and wounded on Wednes-
day Was 1900. The loss of the enemy is con
sidered much larger.
The reports of u severe battle hear Perrysylle
on Thursdayare incorrect. The reports are from
tour persons who left PerrysvIlle at clock of
that morning, when skrmIshnG had commenced
with slight cannonadng. Others who left the
battlefield at clock on Thursday afternoon
say the firing ceased before { o'clock IN the
morning, and the remainder of the rebels were
making their way toward Harrodsburg, pur
sued by the Federal army
COL Jacobs of the 9th Kentucky cavalry was
slightly wounded in skirmish on Wednesday
night, near Lawrenceburg, but he continued on
duty on Thursday.
The 10th Ohio regiment lost 3S2 killed and
wounded on Wednesday. Company B, Capt.
Forman, mostly from Louisville, of Coz. Pope's
regiment, lost in killed and wounded ali except
twelve.
Gen. Rosseau's and Col. Pope's wounds are
very slight.
There ale conflicting stories of the death of
Gen. Lyttle, some report him wounded and
prisoner.
The remains of Gen. jackson, Gen. Terrill
and zen. Webster, have arrived here
The Sanitary committee have made every
preparation for the relief of the wounded
Governor Morton of Indiana is en- route hither
with large number OF surgeons and nurses.
WASHINGTON, Oct. ii The Intel,gcncer en-
ploys SIX columns to-day in an adverse crti-
clsm OF the Presidents emancipation proclama-
ton.
The Republican states upon authority, that
the President visited Gen. Mcclellan in order to
ascertain, if possible, the cause for the delays
of his army.
The invasion of Pennsylvania creates intense
surprise and anger in official circles and the
opinion is openly expressed that some of our
Generals have been criminally slow in their
movements.
HARRIsBuRGH, Oct H. The rebel raid
against Chambersburgh is not deemed impol-
tant here. Dispositions Of Federal troops at
Cumberland, Chambersbnrgh and other points.
will force the rebels to speedily return to Virgin
ia by way OF Hanover.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. II, A despatch from
Gov. Curtin to Mayor Henry states no troops
are needed from this point. The rebels are al
ready reported falling back
LATER.
1t is reported that Chambersburg surrendered
On condition that private property should be
respected, but public property should be re-
moved or destroyed. The railroad buildings
have been burned. The rebels are said to be
moving toward Gettysburg.
New YORK, Oct ii. New Orleans papers of
the LIST inst. have been received in TINS citv
The troops continue in remarkable good health.
Brig Gen. Arnold, by order OF Gen. Butter,
! has assumed command Of all the military forces
at New Orleans and Algiers
The P'cayune Of the 18th ult says rumors of
an unpleasant character reach US from the ne
groes on the plantations below the city, Tb,
steamboat lccryille had been fred into while
passing plantation three miles below Bayou
Goula, from battery Ok four rihcd cannon.
Some lilly shots were fred killing one man and
a horse on board tut the boat escaped.
The PjcdyHne of the morning of the list mss
states that there are ruln0rs OF the rising of 500
negroes on the plantations below the city. IL il
not attended by anticipated circumstances of
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