Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-01-13

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4. There are three feet OF
water IN the Cumberland shoals, and the river
is rising. EycrythIng lsgoing on well in front
Gen. Rosecrans is in Murlretsboro. lie has
captured the rebel trains and is driving the en-
envy
The Louisville Journal dispatches say that a
4th bloody fight occurred last night during the
Storm. The rebels charged on us and were re.
pulsed. Oar troops hold Murlreesboro. Our
advantages are decided Gen. Sreckenrijge's
division was cut to pieces and routed
Saturday our eklrmishers deooyed large
number OF rebels among our batteries, We
routed them with great slaughter.
Capt McCulloch, Union, of the "a Kentucky
Cavalry, says the rebel Gen W i;hels was driven
almost to madness By the slaughter Of his men
Eye witnesses say that the slaughter exceeds
that Of Shiloh, Gen Rosaorans and his soldiers
are in the highest spirits.
On Saturday Col. Daniel McCook engaged
Wheeler's Cavalry siz mics from Nashville,
routing him completely. All is highly cheer
ing. Tie rebel canteens were filed with whig-
key and gunpowder.
The Murlreesboro Relel Of the d says the
fcderals fought CALAMITY, and admits the rebel
loss to be 5000 The federal prisoners arc sent
10 Murlrecsboro as fas.ns taken.
The following is from the Associated Press
correspondent ut Nashville
1t is reported that Gen. Rusccrans shelled
Murlreesboro this morning. There was no re.
ply Our forces would occupy it at noon The
rebels have undoubtedly left. Our forces, it i:
reported, are pursuing All The reports oil Gen
Rosecrans having Toturned TO Nashville, ere
false. The fight to-day ismpp0sed 10 DO in the
vicinity Of ChrisiGua.
The irruptons Of tho rebel cavalry between
Nashville aud Christiana mako it difficult tC
get news but everything thus far is favorable
to the ultimate succe,sol the Federal army.
LouIsvILLS, Jan, 8, Murree.boro advice,
represent the federal victory as complete The
eulire rebel army is fleeing toward rullaboma
in great disorder,
CAMP NEAR MuarREtsBoRo, Jan. 5.
To MAJ. Gen Haibek, Gtarakn- Chwj:
Following my dispatch of last evening have
to announce that the enemy are in full retreat
They left last night. The rain having raised
the river, and the brldgesacross it, between the
LETT wing and centre, beng incomplete, deem
ed 1t prudent to withdraw that wing during the
night. Thus occupied my time until O'Clock
and iatlgued the troops The announcement Of
the rebels retreat was known TO ne at seven
this morning.
Our ammunition train arrived during the
night. To-day was occupied in distributing
ammunition and hurying the dead, and collect
ing the arms from the field of battle. The pur.
suit was commenced by the centre, the two lead
ing brigades arriving at the W est side Of stone
river this evening. The railroad bridge was
saved but in what condition is not known
Weshall occupy the town and push The pursuit
tomorrow.
Our medical director estimates tho wounded
IN the hospital to BE- $500, and our
dead Al 1000. We have TO dcploro the los,
oil Lieut. Col. Garesche, whose capacity sud gen.
tlemanly department haycalready endearod him
to all the officers OF this command. and whose
gallantry on the field OF battle, excited their ad-
mration.
lSigned,) W. S. RosFcRAss,
Maj Gen, Cong.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. The President today
nominated to the Senate Judge Usher, now As.
sstant Secretary Of the Interior to be Secre;ar,
OF the Interior, to supply the existing vacancy
HoLLY SPRINGS, Mics, Jan |.
TO II. w. Halltck,' General IN Chef,
Dispatches irom Gen. Sherman and the nayal
commander, were received ut Helena, on the
3lst inst. The gunhoats were engaging tho
enemys batteries. Cen Sherman was within
three miles Of viektburg, hotly engaged.
From rebel sources learn that the Grenada
Appeal OF the 3lu, lays the Yankees have 20
possession Of vicksburg.
(Signed) U. S. CRANr
Major General.