Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-30
Miscellaneous Telegraphio Items,


has been received by Maj. Gen. Burnside, from
the expedition sent into East Tennessee
Bosros, Tenn, June %. arrived here with
my command at ii o'clock this morning.
struck the railroad at Lenoire, destroyed the
road up to Knoxville, and made demonslra-
ton against Knoxville, 50 as to have the troops
drawn from above.
then destroyed the railroad track and start.
ed for Strawberry plains. burned the State
creek bridge, 3l2 feet long, and the Strawberry
plains bridge, 1000 feet long, also the Massey
creek bridge, 1925 leet long.
captured three pieces Of ARTILLERY, some 200
boxes Of artillery ammunition, over 500 prison.
ers, and 1000 stand Of arms, and destroyed
large amount Of salt, sugar, flour, meat, and
one saltpetre work, and other stores.
MY cor mand are much fatigued We have
had but two nights sleep since leaving Williams
burg. The rebel force in East Tennessee is
larger than had supposed. did not attack
Loudon bridge, for reasons will explain. At
Massey Greek determined to return into the
mountains.
had very great difficulties that were unex-
pected, finding the Gap through which intend
ed to return strongly guarded with artillery and
infantry. A force was also following in our
rear
thin determined to cross at Smiths Gap,
which did. | will report more fully as soon
as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
s. II. SAUNDERS, Col. Comdg.
New YoRK, June rs. The Herald's Wash
ington dispatch says the rebel authorities still
decline to exchange or release either officers or
civilians who fall into their hands, although
they eIpeess perfect willingness to receive such
Of either class OF their owa prisoners 40 we may
be disposed to surrender to them.
Mai. len. Hunter left for his home this after
noon to remain for a few days 1t is understood
that he is soon to return to active service, and
will probably be sent to the Southwest to con-
tlnue the work Of organizing the colored troops,
50 successfully commenced by Adjt. General
Thomas.
The rebOl General Stuart is reported by rebel
prisoners to have had very narrow Q, cape dur,
ing the fight of Sunday. A shell from one Of
our batteries exploded directly over his head,
killing several persons in hisimmediate vicinity.
NV YORK, June %. Newborn advices Of
the 22d state that deserters from Wilmington
report two rebel clads; mounting heavy
guns, were about ready TO make raid on the
| blOcksding squadron. 10 the vicinity OF VIII
| mington, number Of desefters and conscripts
are entrenched, and are successfully resisting
the rebel authority, having had three engage
ments already.
The Notifications in this Department are be-
ing made impregnable.
Gen. Foster has rendered 10 Gen. Dix and the
tbn. - ha n n
the nine months men in this department, who
were ready to move at moments notice.
NEwBERs, N. c., Juns 20. As soon as in
telligence OF Lees advance reached Gen. Foster
he, on his own responsibility, commenced max
ing arrangements Tor embarking all his avail
able forces for Fortress Monroe, 10 be used By
Gen. DIX 10 taking Richmond, and 10 assist il
repelling the rebel invasion, as Gen. Dix nigh
think proper. Our waters, since the reception
Of the news here, have been black with moving
masses Of troops, and loud are their cheers tor
their victorious leader
NTw YoRK, June 20. The 47,h Regiment
left to-day for the seat OF war.
As to the defsnses of Pittsburg, the Daily Pos
Of Thursday says the Publications enclosing the
city on all sides are nearly completed, and every
day there are nearly 10000 men engaged il
pushing them to completion. The labor already
done has placed our city in such position that
we do not believe the combined forces Of tht
South could take it.
They would have to fight through miles o
entertainments, forts and rifle pits. placed II
a position to command every approach. Tn
streets are filled with men from morning unit
night drilling and prepa ring themselves for an.
emergency.
New YoRk, June q. The Herald has advice
that the second assault on Port Hudson was mad
BY the Union troops on the l4th inst, and vi
were again disastrously repulsed. The loss o
field officers was very large, in killed auC
wounded, amounting to no less than five Colo
nsls. Our troops, though repolsed, Tough
brsvely. The Herald says it seems evident tina
Gen Banks has not force enough to accomplish
what he so daringly attempts, and it is to b
hoped that he will be speedily REINFORCED from
some quarter. Ii was expected that an assault
would be made on the 10Th. Our correspondent
on the field says that Col. Dudley has volunteer
cd, and was to lead forlorn hope or slorminI
column of 5000 men, ell picked men aud volun
teers. The result Of this attack remains to b
known 1t is thought that Gen. Paine's LEI
will not have to be amputated Col Cumay say
Port Hudson is one Of the strongest places il
the world. lie describes the rebel works as fol
lows:
First, an abattis Of ielled trees for at leas
one hundred yards, then ditch, forty fee
wide, with four to six feet oil water in 1t, the
a gacls about twenty feet high, sloping gradu
ally to the parapet, on which is protection 10
sharpshooters. Behind this, say one hundre
yards, is another line Of works in which heav
and field artillery are mounted.
Our loss in the repulse on the l4th at Por
! Hudson was 700 killed and wounded. Amen
| the killed are Col Halcomb Of the LIST La. whit
regiment, Col. Brysnt of the l75th New York
Capt Hurlburt, 9lst New York 1t. Hutchir
I son, 18th New York. Among the wounded ar
Gen. Paine, severely, in the leg Col. Smith
' Hath New York, MORALLY Col. Curray, 1913
New York. severely, in both arms 1t. Co
: Babcock, 18th New York, leg, slightly. The'
: are but few of the injured The authoriti,
Q refuse to give any list Of killed and wounded
4 The enemys loss was not one-iourth Of ours.
c portland, Me-, June q. The United Stat
I cutter Caleb Cushing went to sea from tn
point last night, without officers or orders. Gar
tain Clark died yesterday, and another OHIO,
was expected to take charge Of her to-day. 81
: is proyisioned for two months and is heavil
. armed. Steamers are getting ready to 60
pursuit.
PORTLAND, Me-, June 81. The cutter Gale
Gushing was seen this morning standing out !
sea toward Green Island. Steamers Chesapeal
and Forest City are taking on board guns an
troops to 20 after her. !,
The steamers sent out have come up with u
) cutter Caleb Gushing She resisted and q
, engagement is now going on between her az
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