The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-26

IN every direction, Selling all the horses and
cattle they can lay their hands on. Most of the
cattle have been driven across the river into Vir-
ginia to feed. A portion of Lees army is still
on the other side.
FREDERICK, Nd, June 25 1t is believed in
Hagerstown that Lees whole army is crossing
at Shepherdstown and WilIiamsport. A force
of TO-, OO0 arrived at Hagerstown yesterday after
noon with infantry and 80 pieces of artillery.
There were several thousand men at Boonsboro
last night Five miles out of Frederick they met
several OF the enemy's cavalry scouts. The most
prominent Union people have left Frederick,
and Others are leaving.
The HeraId's dispatch says advices from Har-
pers Ferry tonight state shat Lees whole force,
or the greater portion of it, is evidently follow
ing Gen. Ewell, who is advancing in Maryland
and Pennsy lvania. ....
No disposition has been manifested to attack
our forces at Harper's Ferry, or upon Maryland
Heights.
There is a small rebel force at Charlestown,
but there appears to be no considerable force
this side of Winchester. ...s sf
The Worlds Washington dispatch, dated
the 25th, 8 P. NJ, says there are strong indica-
tons tonight that Lee has not only achieved
the grand project of massing his strength on
this side of the Potomac, but that he is actually
within a short distance of Washington, having
moved considerable force from Shepherdstown
and Antietam fords, down the tow paths of
the canal, or else along the river from Boones-
boro and Middletown to the vicinity of Pooles-
vile and Rockville.
From these points he has direct access to the
rear of Washington, and can by expert move
ment destroy the railroad between the capital
and Annapolis Junction.
If the enemy has gained position of 80
much importance upon Gen. Hooker's rear,
there Is cause for apprehension concerning the
safety of Tyler's force, which has been holding
Maryland Heights. Although it is hardly prob.
able that Tyler has been captured, it Is possible
that his communication with the Army of the
Potomac IN Virginia, and with the force under
Gen. Schenck have been broken
NEW YORK, June &c. The Harrisburg corres-
pendent of the Philadelphia Press says Gen,
knipe was reinforced yesterday, Thursday, by
several regiments, including the command of
Oen. Hall OF New York, and the Goth New
York militia.
Gen. Knipe has orders to repel any further
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the appearance of the rebels.
1t is expected that our troops will commence
offensive operations tomorrow.
1t is generally understood, says the same cor
respondent, that Gen. Hookers army at Mary
land Heights is preparing to meet Lee.
Chambersburg is occupied by the rebel Gen.
Rhodes division.
The rebel cavalry march far in advance of the
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accounts they were 10 miles South of Carlisle
The rebels have captured nearly 1000 horses,
and are said to be still mounting infantry.
Ii is said that Gen. Couch will declare mar
tial law tomorrow, Friday. ...
NRw YORK, June &c. Newbern advices of
the 22d state that deserters from Wilmington
report two rebel iron-eads; mounting heavy
guns, Were about ready to make a raid on the
blockading squadron. In the vicinity of Will
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