Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-16

element prevails in the countries, between
Mumiordsville and the Tennessee line, which
are infested by guerrillas.
Major Worien Of the Ord regiment Of
Infantry pursued the rebels yesterday from
Glasgow and recaptured everything .aken by
them at that place. The report that the reb-
els robbed the bank a, Glasgow l. untrue
NASHVILLE. Oct. 8.
Rumors prevail here that a force Of rebel
cavalry have captured and entirely destroyed
Shelbyville, Tenn, taking our forces there as
prisoners No particulars have been received
here. The truth Of the report is questions
BILE. General Mitchell with large force Of
cavalry, was pursuing the rebel cavalry, but
we have no report Of his being within strik-
ing distance.
The telegraph is working to within three
miles Of Chattanooga. A large force is re-
building the railroad track recently torn up.
Probably the rebel cavalry have divided
part making toward Kentucky to hsrrass
Burnside's line Of supply, and a part going
southwark against Rosecrans
John II. smith as been unanimously elect
ed Mayor Of Nashville. There is no pros
pect OF rise in the river.
The latest adyices from Chattanooga say
all is quiet, and there is no prospect Of an
attack.
New loRK, Oct. ..
The Worlds Washington dispatch says the
government is once rore in communication
with Gen. Rosecrans. Gen. Hooker was near
Murireesboro' when Wheeler made his raid.
Communication is fully restored and every
thing will go on as usual. The President
furnishes the Republican with an uneuuivocal
denied that be has received any peace over
ures from the rebels mentioned in one Of
to-day New York Journal
The Iribuue's Washington correspondent
says he has intelligence from Richmond that
the rebels are engaged provdinf Bragg's
army not only with the reinforcements
needed for the successful prosecution of the
fall campaign, but also with large siege ma
terial.
During the last two weeks, guns of extra
ordinary size have been forwarded to Bragg,
with a view, it is thonght, TO erect batteries
on. Lookout mountain. which is said to be
IN possession Of the advance guard of the reb-
e army.
Ine same correspondent saya that informa-
ton entitled to the highest confidence indi.
cate that the number Of vessels. now con
structed in Europe for the rebels, is far more
considerable than is generally supposed. and
the time is not far distant when they will be
brought into active service
A Fortress Monroe letter of the 9th to the
Herald, states that the e; pedition which left
there on the 4th has not yet been heard from,
but its mission will be satisfactorily accom-
plished,
The Herald has the following
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAo,
Oct. g.
The last twepty-fsuF hours there have
been some indications of collusion between
the two armies, but doubt if any will speedi-
~ occur. Our officers now At the front
thought yesterday and the night before that
there was danger Of an attack and made
preparations to meet it, but quiet as prevail
ed since.
The report that rebel brigade occupied
position north of the Rapidan river, near
the railroad is incorrect. Our forces picket
the entire north side Of the river to its conflu-
ence with the Rappahannock, and the pre-
sence there Of single brigade or division
would necessarily bring on conflict. The
army has been paid off to September first,
and vast amounts Of money are being sent
home by the troops.
find the following in the Richmond Ex-
amner of the 9Th inst
GoRDoNsvILLE, Oct 8.
The report that Meade had sent two army
corps to Gen Rosecrans, and that the enemy
were preparing to fall back. lie contradicted.
Our Scouts say that but ono corps has been
sent to Gen Roseorans, aud that there are
no Indications of falling back
BALTIMORE, Oct Q.
The following has been received from the
correspondent Of the American
CharlesroR Harbor, Oct. IN onotiuous in
activity continue to prevail here. The rebel
hre upon our working parties has slaokened.
Gen. Gilmore's works are rapidly progress
ing. Our batteries reply to the James Island
forts, and occasionally shell the ruins Of Fort
Sumter
The health Of the army and navy is good.
There was heavy north-eaot gale last night,
but our vessels sustained no damage.
FRIDAY EVENING.
There was considerable firing this evening
between our batteries and the rebel works on
James Island. Fort Sumter was also sheled
for short time.
There is heavy cloud of smoke over
James Island, apparently from FIRE in
Charleston.
JuDGE HoLT ON AFRICAN SoLDIERs.-It
will be remembered that Judge Bond Of Mary
and, few weeks ago, wrote a remarkable
letter TO the Secretary Of War in favor of EN-
ploying slaves mot merely fugiuves) in the
army. He took the ground that this was de-
srable aud wise as military measure, and
that in such State as Maryland it would
equalizc the burden of raising troops, by max
ing the slaveholding sections bear their full
share Judge Advocate Holt now supports
this view in letter to Mr.. Stanton. He
shows conclusiyely that whether slaves be re-
garded AS persona or property, they arc equally
liable to military service, and that the ques-
tion Of their employment can only be one Of
policy. And he thinks that in view Of the
valor already displayed by negro soldiers.
their utility is beyond question. He says
the prejudice against employing them sis
rapidly giving way and never had any founda-
tion in reason or loyalty. 1t originated with
aud has been dilligently nurtured by those in
sympathy with the rebellion. and its utteranee
at this moment is necessarily in the interests
Of treason" Judge Holt corcludes as fol-
lows
A just compensation 70 loyal claimants TO the ser
vice labor " persons Of Ican decent enlisted in
army would accord with the uniform practice Of the Gov