Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-09-18

The following is taken from the correspon-
dence of the New York Times and will interest
many at our reeders who have friends in the
Sth Regiment:
On Friday morning, the Goth, Col. S. Thomas,
of the Eighth Vt. Reg't with detachment of
Company a, under command of Capt. Grout,
and another OF Company G., commanded by
Capt Foster together with small troop of
cavalry and battery of two guns, improvised
by Col Thomas and commanded by Col. Moss,
formed the body of an expedition to make q
reconnaissance up the coast opposite the city.
The expedition started from Agiers at o'clock
and marched up along the coast. They soon
received information that at Bonnet Carre
which is about forty miles above this city, there
was large force of guerrillas collected, who
had received notice of their approach, and were
preparing for battle. Examining his inform
ants, who were all contrabands, and finding that
their stories generally agreed, the Colonel sent
forward the cavalry as an advance guard, to re-
connoiter and discover the exact whereabouts
of the enemy. In a short time they returned,
and reported the guerrillas in strong force at
Bonnet Cure Point, having unearthed and fired
at his pckets. This was about 10 o'clock in
the morning of very hot day the sun was
and wearied men who had been steadily on the
march from o'clock A. NJ, but with the hope
of meeting the enemy the remembrance of IA
tigue vanished, and belts were tighteued and
guns looked to with grim earnestness Of pur-
pose gladdening TO the eye and heart of the
most enthusiastic commander.
In fact SO recklessly eager for fight were the
men, that the little troop of cavalry, contrary
to orders, and before the infantry and guns had
come up, dashed with inconsiderate valor upon
their hidden foes, who were concealed amidst
the tall cane, AMI received a volley that severely
wounded one and slightly injured another.
BY this time the battery had come up, and
was hastily but cooly placed in position, and a
shot thrown in among them, which made one
fellow bite tbs DUST his leg being proken A
shell was then sent right into their very midst,
which caused them to valorausly make tracks
for more comfortable quarters in an inconceiv
able short space OF time.
All opposition being thus crushed out at this
point, the expe lition marched up two miles fur
ther and captured a large drove of oxen, some
six hundred in numper, that had been driven
across the country from Texas, and was intend
ed for the use of the rebel army, but which will
be transferred to a nober purpose, intending
to the stomachary satisfaction of the soldiers
of the Union. Beside this large number of
of well-known, notorious and bitter Secession
lists were seized and confiscated by Col. Thomas.
Having accomplished the objects of the ex-
pedition-diverted a large supply of fresh pro-
visions from the rebel army to more legti-
mate channel, and having dispersed larg e
gang of guerrillas, as well as striking the ILL
disposed inhabitants of the cCuntry with
wholesome terros of the arms and authority of
| the United States-the expedition returned,
! and arrived at AlSiers yesterday, at about 10
| o'clock without further accident.
Over 800 head of cattle, horses and mules
were brought in as evidence of success, and it
was picturesque and motley sight to watch
! the long cavalcale that stretched along the river
side for several mis winding lis way toward
! the camp. Horses, mules, sheep, darkes,
wagons and little p;cannnies appeared to be
mixed up in inextricable confusion but in ad-
vance and in the rear the dark uniform of the
! United States soldier might be seen, as an evil
| dence that there was method il the apparent
disorder I'd a ruling influence over all that
confusion.
Great credit is due to the officers and men
engaged in this expedition for their gallant
conduct, as well as for their patience while suf-
fering under severe and protracted fatigue and
! its great success demonstrates the Importance
! of fuf her movements os the same character
| being inaugurated.
In the dash made by the cavalry at the guer-
rillas, three of the later were taken prisoners
Later in the day the Empire Parish was hailed
as she was steaming down to the city, and the
prisoners-the wounded guerrilla among the
number, together with the two wounded sol.
diers--were embarked thereon for New Orleans
at once.