Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

A correspondent of the World under da;e
of Culpepper Court House July II. writes.
speaking of tie recent advance to that place
from Warrenton as follows
The post Of honor in the adv .nce Wa, as
signed to Col TOmpkins, OF the Vermont Cav
airy. No important occurrence tIanspired
for six miles upon the route Here Is A
bridge across the Rappahannocs ant a body
OF these guerrillas were stationed near b7 -
| guard 1t. or, If necessary, to burn it upon
the approach of the enemy. Our advance
guard prevented the accom- plishmen, Oh such
plan by moving on very rapidly and arIiy-
Ing early, before they were expected, TO the
bridge, which they found besmeared with tar
ready for the burning. The bridge WIS
saved and the way opened for the advance Of
the baggage, infantry and artillery. The
road beyond the bridge runs near the rivers
bank aud upon level strip OF interval, and
then rises steep hill, at the TOP Of which
there are woods which affords an excellent
cover for bushWhackers.
Two sergeants we've riding short Gl-
lance before the advance guard, Watching
for an enemy, when half a-dozen grey bucks
appeared suddenly, and with deliberate am
fired at them yolley, and then escaped.
Both were wounded. \ messenger was sent
back immediately for surgeon, who found, [,
supported by u companion, endcayJring u |
staunch his wound. Eben Gunt, orderly ser /
geant OF Co. |, Vermont Cavalry. 4 bail |
had passed through the forearm, but had |
fortunately escaped the bone. Surgeon Ed |
son was about to dress the wound. but the
generous sergeant urged him 10 leave him
tho srranph nd a &.
wound of his fellow soldier. who be SAID was
more seriously injured. With "A word OF ad-
vice to the companion, the Dr. passed on
to the top Of the hill where tie other vidette
was reclining upon the ground, supported
by his comrades. The wound was 10 the
the arm like the other, but had broken the
humerus. Marvin NJ. Mason was bis name.
he was suffering severely from 1t, but endur
ing his misfortune bravely. No splints nor
bandages were at hand but the latter were
easily obtained Of a house uear by, and the
iormer were improyised by cutting several
pieces OF bark into the requisite share and
dimensions.
Al was quiet again until within two
niles Of Culpepper Court HOUSE. At sud
len bend IN the road, our advance guard,
lose 70 whom were Col. T0mpkins and Gen
latch, We're shocked and somewhat fright 7
.nei by very sudden and unexpected vol
ey OF bullets. :
The shock was soon over, and the tore RI
lost, who for a moment had hltered, under
be inspiring influences OF the cllouel'. and
he generals voice, came into rank and re- 4
urned the fire, while our & inkess. who were {
pom both sides Of the road 10 tbo WOODS. I
4yancihg a short distance IN front oi the
cad, opened a cross fire which put an end d.
D the resistance made 10 our occupation oi
be town. \ party Was sent out 10 the q
glt and left, hoping to surround some in g,
le town who had not yet escaped while p
pom the central road Col. Toni kins charg-
through the town in admirable form. h
Skirmishing has been goin. IN upon the
ltskIts ever since our arrival. Details
lall give IN my next The Inhabitants are e.
-ry bitter and morose. The town is pleas q
ltiy situated, well filled with shade tree.
trough which the church spires ri-e very
An important movement DE- oa So
OF, favorable reports Of which / hop 70 oil
nd you soon. a.