Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-09

Chattanooga. Our troops destroyed salt
petre mandatory in cave and returned
safely with the cdptur,d property. Another
expedition penetrated 10 jasper and found a
strong Union feeling. On the same day thew
had skirmished with the enemy's cavalry at
Athens. Our outposts were driven back but
on being reinforced the enemy retreated in
the direction Of Florence. There are strag-
CLING bands of men scattered along my en-
tire line threatening the bridges, one Of the
which they succeeded in destroying.
4 dispatch from Charleston, May LIST, in
one of the Richmond papers says the iederals
have captured small battery of 2 guns near
White Point, % miles from Charleston.
Gen. Evans has sent force to look after the
Yankees.
Gen. Lawton has formally communicated
to the Council of Savannah his determination
never to surrender the city. The Council has
determined to sustain G,n. LaWton.
According to reliable information from
| Richmond, the planters are determined to
raise no tobacco this season, and the military
have seized the stock now on hand to prevent
its falling into the hands Of the Federals.
4 dispatch from Mobile, May lst, says
that intelligence from New Orleans reports
that the stores IN New Orleans were being
emptied Of sugar and Inolass's, which were
thrown into the streets and river.
The city was 10 have been formally sur-
rendered on the 10Th ult., but the time was
extended. Some Of the enemy's boats have
gone up the river.
Gen Mcclellan trlesraphed yesterday
morning that our cavalry and horse artillery
came up with the enemy's rear guard in
their entertainments about two miles this
side of W:lliamsburgh. A brisk fight en-
sued. The enemy's rear Is strong, but We
have force enough up there to answer all
purposes.
Gen. Mcclellan says ''all along the lines
their works moved to have been most fJr-
midable, and | am now fully satisfied Of our
course pursued. The success is brilliant and
you may rest assured that its effects will be
Of the greatest Importance. There shall be
no delay IN following up the enemy
THE rebels had in their works at York
town two three-inch rifed cannon, two four
and a hali-inch riied cannon, sixteen thirty
twO-pounders, nineteen eight inch eOlum-
bi ds, one ten-Inch mortar. and one eight
inch hOwitzer. with carriages and imple-
meats complete. Zach piece supplied with
seyenty-six rounds Of ammunition. Ga the
ramparts there are also four magazines which
have not yet been examined. This does not
include the guns lelJ at Gloucester Point,
and their other works to our left
The rebels put tOrpedoes within The aban-
dOned works near wells, springs. near the
flagstaff, magazine, telegraph Offices, in a
carpet-bag. barrels of -four, &c. Forum
ately We have not lost many men in this
manner. Some four or five killed and per
haps a dozen wounded
despatch from near Williamsburg Sun
day afternoon says Gen. StOneman's forces
came within two miles and 4 half OF VIII
liamsbulg at , o'clcck.
At the time no guns were visible on the
enemy's works but regiment Of cavalry
could be seen approaching about one mile
off in line Of battle. Capt. Gibbons reserve
battery was then ordered 10 the front 10
open on the enemy's approaching cavalry,
while 4 portion of the 9th cavalry were de-
plOyed aI skirmishers to the night and left.
The FIRE from the batteries was very effective
on the enemy's cavalry, but never changed
their course. About two hundred yards to
the right Of Gibbons battery was an earth
work which had all the appearance OF being
deserted when all Of a sudden our troops
were opened upon by deadly FIRE from ar
tiliery posted behind the works. At the
same time the rebel cavalry continued al
yaucing until they were checked by q charge
made by 4 portion Of the lst and 9th cavalry,
which was performed in q most admirable
manner. In more instances than one it was
a hand to hand encounter with the enemy,
but strange 10 relate none o.. our men were
made prisoners, while we captured about
p of the enemy, among whom Is Capt.
Frank Lee Of the Sd Florida Infantry.
The rebel cavalry was forced by our men
To abandon their position, but the want OF
infantry prevented our men from advancing
on the enemys works. 1t being evident
that it was useless 70 attempt further opera
tons, the troops fell back about 200 yards
to await the arrival Of infantry. Gen. Han
cock : brigade soon after arrived. but it was
deemed advisable to defer further operations
until next day.
We have informant that the enemy are
still on the retreat beyond Williamsburg
The rear guard Of the enemy is very strong.
No one was killed about twenty-five
men were wounded, one, Lieut.. Dew of NOR
killed, and one gun lost by sticking the mud.
Our troops intended to occupy Williamsburg
early Yesterday morning.
An arrival from P.ttsburg Landing reports
that at Pennington. on Saturday, Gen. Pope
took between two and three hundred Iris0-
ners, also tents, camp equipage and four
pieces of artill Fry and several hundred mus
kets-
4 despatch from Cairo yesterday says To e
q refugee from Memphis brings the news at
the occupation Of Baton Rouge by the feder
al forces and the passage up the river Of the
gunboats. Gen. Buffers army had landed
at New Orleans. An immense lot Of cotton
had been discovered and seized The Union
citizens had held a meeting which was at
tended by numbers inGulging in the most
enthusiastic demonstrations Of joy. Accord
ing 10 our informant but little opposition
will be made to our gunb ats coming up the
river. At Baton Rouge few rebel troops |
were lately enrolled and stationed there, but |
they fed on the approach Of the federal fleet
As soon as the evacuation at Yorktown be
came known in the camps, the bands OF the |
different re .iments Commenced playing amidst |
the cheering Of the soldiers.
At about N the troops began 10 |
march, the first regular cavalry and four bat
teries of artillery leading. Tents were struck,
knapsacks strapped, and within an hour af-
ter the order was given the troops were
marching beyond Yorktown.
On Monday there was great deal oihstt-
ing beyond Yorktown, between Hooker's
and Heintzleman's divisions and the rear
guard of the enemy, who attacked our tnes
but were repulsed at all points. Gen Peet's
brigade lost thirty killed and seventy-two
wounded. The loss must have been consid-
cradle on both sides. About 3. p. NJ. Gen.
Hancock's brigade was sent to turn the enc
my's left wing. 1t was met by Gen. Ear
Tvs brigade, consisting Of the 9Th North
Carolina and the 9th and 3Sth Virginia
Regiments, with squadron Of cavalry who
advanced in line of battle. Our troops, who
were quietly prepared to receive them,
orened a heavy fire on them and the enemy |