Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-23
POS II S CRIPT !
FROM GEN McCLELLAN's ARMY
The Union Forces only 8 Miles
from Richmond.

TUNsAL's STATION, Va, May 20.
The cnemy's pickets were driven across the
Bolton Bridge yesterday by our troops add
vancing in that direction The rebels at
tempted to regain the post by use of their
artillery, but failed. Our batteries opened
and shelled the roads, on each side Of the
bridge. The advance under Stoneman reach
ed the bridge yesterday, which is miles from
Richmond. They found no enemy in force
this side Of the Chickamahominy river, which,
at this point, dwindles down TO a small creek.
The country in that locality is in good state
of cultivation, with no more swamp than
is found in ordinary bottom land Six pieces
of artillery we're found posted on the oppo-
site bank of the stream but Stoneman's pur-
pose not to bring on an engagement, he there
lore retired from the bridge, and encampcd
during the day While driving in the enemy's
outpost we had one man killed and three
wounded The whole army moved this
morning early with view of making a
lengthy march. What roads they took, it is
no necessary to mention but the headquar-
ters Of Gen. Mcclellan tonight will be within
a short distance of Richmond, in front Of
which city it is supposed will be encamp-
ed the main body Of the rebel army. II they
intend to give the Union forces battle, which
is universally acknowledged to be the case,
the hour is drawing nigh at hand when they
will have an opportunity.
New YORK, May 81
The TribHGs Washington dispatch states
that call will soon be made for 100, 600
more volunteers g. be used as a reserve.
The II rails dispatch says the late resolu-
tcn of the Boston bankers that the General
Government is hereafter to furnish the cur
rency Of the country IS regarded at the Treas
ury Department as pretty correct one. One
hundred million dollars Of demand notes are
now out, and there is authority for issuing
$50, 100000 more. Congress doubtless will
authorize tbs issue of further amounts as the
public need may require 1t is desired that
there shall be notes Of less denomination
than five dollars. The necessities of trade
may call for a currency and circulating medi-
um Of $500, 0O0. 900 or 800 .OOO. 600 of Treas
ury paper, and for this form Of Government
Indebtedness there will be no demand for pay
ment, either Of principle or interest.
BEFoRE CoRINTn, May 30.
There has been skirmshng along the whole
lines to-day, feeling the enemys strength,
and seeking more advantageous points. Our
losses were small. The army is advancing
slowly.
An order Of Gen. Halleck has been issued
expelling newspaper correspondents from the
camp number Of them have determined
to withdraw entirely from the vicinity. A
few concluded to remain. A portion Of the
indignant ones have already arrived here, and
Others are on their way.
CHICAGO, May 20.
A special dispatch to the Times, dated off
Fort Wright, May Is, says refugees who ar
rived yesterday report that the rebels are
making extensive preparations Tor a second
attack upon our fleet.
They now calculate upon being able to
whip the iederas at Richmond, Corinth and
on the Mississippi, after which they do not
expect to be molested in their cause.
Our scouts report that the rebel gunboats
are swarming with carpenters, repairing the
damages suffered in the late engagement
Every indication is that the enemy is only
waiting the completion of the work to renew
the attack, and we have reason to believe it
will transpire soon Our gunboats have been
anchored in line at equal distances apart,
and across the river. This course has been
taken for the better protection Of the blockade
STRAsBURGH, Va, May 20.
1t is currently reported that 1900 rebel cav
airy have been disbanded and formed into
guerrilla bands, and that they occupy various
mountain ranges and Businesses. Gen. Geary
surrounded cave where some fifty of them
had been secreted, but they had left it on pre-
vious day. 1t is supposed they were por-
ton of the force which captured Gearys
guard, near Linden, and retreated towards
Warrenton, on Gen, Shields approach. Gen.
Geary has been relieved from guarding the
Railroad, and ordered to report to Gen. Banks.
The Blue Ridge and the adjacent spans are in
Tested with guerrillas, who take every OPP
portunity to shoot pickets and foraging
parties.
WASHINGTON, May 20.
An effort will be made in the House to-
morrow to adjourn from the 2sth of May to
the I'd Of June to afford time to put the Hall
in summer trim.
telegraph cable was successfully laid,
yesterday, across Chesapeake Bay, from
Cherry Stone to Black River, Virginia 49,
and the War Department is now in telegraph
ic communication with Fortress Monroe and
Gen. McClelans column The cable is of
immense strength, that Of the covering of the
wire alone being equal to a ships cable. 1t
was laid in four hours