The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-19
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New YORK Oct. II. The Commercials
Washington correspondent says Ever since
the failure of Gen. Lee on Wednesday night to
flank Gen, Meade by coming do n northeast of
the old Bull run field, the rebel army has occu-
pied the greater portion of that famous battle
field with its lines stretching to the northward
towards Leesbnrg. l.
Yesterday the skirmishing was not very heavy
on our front and rumors reached headquarters
that one corps of Lees army was moving to-
ward Leesburg, Indicating that the rebels were
contemplating another raid into Maryland, and
to-day ramors are flying that that will soon be
the fact. @n
Our forces are already accommodating the Up
per Potomac on the Virginia side, 80 that all
surprises will be guarded against. 1t is thought
that general conflict will soon follow on the
old Bull Run battle field.
Considerable artillery firing has already &C.
Cured there, but the enemy have shown no dis
position to attack in any force. The heavy rain
for the last ten hours has doubtless delayed &C
tive operations.
Tomorrow may add another page of startling
history to the ever famous Bull Run field
The impre sion seems to be To-Day that now
General Meade has the advantage of position
and the silence of Lee may 90 far to confirm it.
1t is settled fact that Lee has been reinforced.
Prisoners say that troops were sent forward over
week ago from Richmond, over four hundred
Of which have been captured. and were confined
this morning, in the old Capitol Prison. 1t is
not probable, however, that Lee has been rein
forced by more than 10 900 or Is 900 men, and
is under the belief, therefore that he far out
numbers the Army of the Potomac.
New YORK, Oct. 49, The HeraLd's Washing
ton dispatch dated last evening, says through
o,,tt ha boil do hasa ;Iad
that the rebel Amy had crossed the Potomac
and was marching upon Washington. The fire.,
quency OF such reports has caused them to be
disbelleyed, bat there is reason to believe that
Lee, with en- augmented force is moving in that
direction, and will cross the river to attack
Washington on the north side, if not prevented.
Gen. Meade is massng his forces in that di-
rection, and battle may be expected within "a
hours, but no apprehcnsions are entertained OF
the result. The sudden movement of our army
has shut in number Of guerrillas between il
and the deiences. Steps are being taken to en-
sure their capture.
NEW YoRK, Oct. Is. Report says THAI Gen
Meade's army is within the deences of of Wash
ington. The has been no battle, and the posi-.
OF OF Lees forces is unknown, or at least moi
known here. It appears certain, however, that
Tee mas not crossed tne Potomac.
WAsHINeToN, Oct IS. The information
from the army received tonight is from oul
cavalry yesterday evening, that the enemy haC
mustered a force at Manassas. There were
vague reports that the army was straitened for
supplies, and having sgaally failed to secure
them from Gen. Meade, has again turned bis
face and attention towards the lower Shenandoah
al and
Ohio railroad.
Rebel infantry pickets made their appearance,
last night in the vicinity of Chantily, which in
dicates the presence OF a heavy rebel force il
tina. vicinity, Tut Gen. Sedgwick drove then
back. Later information up TO noon to-dav
says our cavalry reconnaissance went out as fai
as one miefrom Brstow and found nothing bu
few rebel scouts.& G@ Oh S ~
The following was to-day received at the
headquarters OF the army ~. s...
eCLARKsBuRG, Oct. IL. General Sullivan re-
ports that his cavalry scouts from Martipsbure
yesterday encountered detachment of Gill
mores rebel cavalry, and captured the whole
force, 80 in number, with horses and equip
Z mens. 81 ~ b. Il ..KELLY. Brig. Gen.
1t would seem that general engagement i
3 considered probable, from the fact that arm,
surgeons have received orders to hold themselye
in readiness to proceed to the army of the Poto
mac. .iea sl sh .s..l 81, .. tes.. 48.f -.
Washington, l7th.-It is ascertained from
the army OF the Potomac, taht the heavy rail-
OF yesterday, prevented any field operations.
80. - WASHINGTON, Oct IL.
yiYs Whereas, the term of service of part of thu
volunteer forces OF the United States will expir,
during the coming year, and whereas " in addi