The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-25
CAMP AT WATERLOO,
Fauquier Co., Va. July "a.

CAMP AT WATERLOO,
Fauquier Co., Va, July "a. {
Suffers are now procluded from receiving sup
plies by rail road, on account, it Is said, OF salt,
and other contraband goods having passed in
large quantities through our line to tho enemy.
Our troops re oIce in the great impro emcnt
IN their culinary arrangements consequent on
tho new order to forage on the enemy. They
now enjoy the dellcacies of the season. Some
OF them have large quantities of the confede-
rate notes, cheaply obtained, with which they
purchase any live stock the country affords.
WASHINGTON, July "a. A correspondent of
newspaper dating off Elcksburs has stated
that the cause of the almost criminal delay in
taking Vlcksburgh is attributed to Instructions
from the Secretary Of the Navy to Com. Farra-
gut compelling him to remain silen, and mae
tive before that devoted city.
The fact is the Secretary has given no instruc-
lions OF any character In the language of dis
tinguished Office our vessels could not climb
hills, and the condition of the Army of the
West Is such that cooperating land force is
not available.
The place could not be held by the Navy if
the batteries were silenced, as Van Dorm with
large rebel force, IS lying back OF the city
The Navy, it may be stated, is co-operator
with the land forces in the capture OF places
protected as Vicksburgh is, by land and water
deiences. Our naval forces have not been idle
before Nicksburgh but success has been delayed
owing to reasons stated
The commissioner of Indian affairs has re-
ceyed cheering advlces from the Indian terri
tory. The 1000 white troops who accompanied
an equal number of Indian refugees, have
already made good impression in the Cherokee
country and with the addltion OF 1900 Indians
under John Ross further important results are
anticipated,
A large number Of Indians have asked 70 be
furnished with arms to operate against rebels
in various tribes.
1t has past been ascertalned that the rebels
profess to have made treaties with the Qua.
paws, the reserve Texas Indians. the Camancnes.
Senecas, shawneeS Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Seminoles. Cherokees, and approprates money
to carry them into effect
Our government has surely treaty of friend
ship with the Camanchts As the Senecas and
Shawness are known to be loyal It is suppose
that silent treaty with the rebels has been
made by few Of their chiefs
Pilot KNOB, Mo-, July "a. 1t was reported
this morning that detachment of tour compa-
MES yesterday was sent out from Rivos Station
by Col. Boyd to intercept guerrias They fell
IN with the enemy completely dispensing the
band, and taking l6 prisoners and recovering
the booty p!nndered from Grccnvillc
LOUISVILLE, July "a. a patty Of % guerri!-
las in Todd CO nty were mistaken for federal
soldiers by another rebel squad of 40 coming in
to Kentucky. and attacked The former whip
ped The after. OF both parties or s were
Killed and quite a number wounded.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 90 The Hygeia
Hospital at Fortress Monroe was closed to-day
and the patients have All been removed to the
Mill Greek and Chesapeake hospitals
flag OF truce left here this morning at 10
O'Clock, with number OF rebel prisoners for
Richmond.
Gen. DIX returned this morning from flag
of truce mission up the james YIver. rhe OBJ
icc Of his visit was to arrange for the oAc!anpe
Of prisoners but the iesui, Of his mi,ei.n Is
not yet made puts C. It jHt he supposed that
he was successful, ~ Immediately on his arrival
at Fortress M0niur, arr.I grm. ms wa!c made
and in lhrre hours flag ot truce boat was des-
patched up james river VIII rebel prisJnels
aboard.
The mail buat john A. Warner, from Harri-
sons Llnding, arrived here at half past four ,
ard reported all quiet, and no news from the
army ON he James RIVER.
NASHVILLE. July "a. Ex-Governor VIM. b.
Campbell ~ accepted IA Brigadier Grneralshp
and takes couimahd u! the federal troops in
Tebnessee Greds satisfaction is manifested at
this arrangement.