Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-11-03

failing 0ack Withln one mile OF prIWhuto"hi
upon our Infantry line. There were few casual
ties on either side
Guerrillas and bushwhackers are exceedingly
bold, and their operations extend IN every dlrec-
ton. 1t lie unsafe for men to venture out OF
camp.
From other sources we learn the smoke of the
rebel camps can be seen beyond the happahah-
; mock, indicating that they are there IN force
prepared to dispute the passage of the river or
9 The construction of the Railroad bridges. A
! body of their infantry has been discovered on
this side of the river at Sui phur Springs. Their
. cavalry pickets are thrown out this side OF the
Rappahannock and are in sight Of our advanced
plcEets. There are 10 indications OF an mme-
date advance movement Work on the Rail-
J road is being prosecuted vigorously, the advance
of the army being dependent on this road.
The 1ribune's Washington dispatch says that
persons who arrived from the army tonight say
thai a column OF rebel infantry, which cuTied
40 minutes IN passing given point, crossed the
kappahannock at Rappahannock Station yester-
day at dark The 9th corps were ordered to
7 hold them in check il possible | 2 was reported
J to-day in the army that our cavalry bad been
soundly whipped 1t is also stated that the reb
els are IN force about Stafford Court house
: Heavy and rapid firing was heard to-day at Brls-
tow Station In the direction Of Centreyille, last
ing too long for practice firing. There was
4 report in town that Gen. Meade was retreatlng
Z again.
NEW Yoak, Oct. 90 Gold 81 ,46 IA at 2:45
?. NJ.
The Herald army OF the Potomac dispatch
OF the 9th says the 9Th Illinois regiment OF
Bdl0rd's cavalry attacked a party of dismount-
ed rebels on the Bealton road and were repu lsed
: Buiord then cent forward two brigades aud
, forced the rebels 10 fall back. The losses on
either side am unable to give.
Last night a supply train Of 20 or 30 wagons
i, reported to have been captured or destroyed
by the rebels. To-day there has been more
=, cannonading, Suppos to be in the road from
y Bealtown to Stafford Courthouse.
The Herads Washington dispatch says ru-
! nors have been rife to-day that great battle
- - had been fought, but the reports are canards.
: So long as the issues Of Chattanooga and Abing-
10 don are unsettled, no battle on the Potomac need
be expected
The WOrids despatch says The removal Of
N Gen. Meade has been decided upon, and will
v take AZ soon as the Government can settle upon
proper successor.
h The rebel cavalry supported by one division
n of infantry, are this side of the Rappabannock
but evidently for no offensive purposes
'e Our army is changing its position somewhat
IN for strategic purposes, which are improper t
y, mention.
IN The Herald's Nashville dispatch Of yesterda,
to says Chattanooga dates Of the 23d state tha
no hing of Importance is Transporting. Unio
Va movements are represented in a favorable light
& The rebel Gen Wheeler is again about t
ID. threaten our lines Of railroad.
cd Two days ago three regiments went out on a
expedition which was emmnenlly successful -
let They took some prisoners, gain d important in
lly formation, captured three and lOcomoti
Although the roads are bad, you will 500
~ hear favorable news.
ih The steamer Roanoake from st. Thomas la
,m arrivei. Nothing new from Mexico. The IC
to bellon in ST. Domingo continues TO grow NOR
powerful. and covers greater exteut Of terri
ed lory. The story that Puerto Platte has bee
i. destroyed by bombardmcnt is untrue,
49, NV YoRK, Oct. 2S Western paper say
intelligence has beeu received OF she occu patio
ny Of Bdtesville, Arkansas by body Of troops d,
N tuched from General Steees force at Little Rvcl
/. There were 300 or 400 rebel troops in I'll
ny place at the time, but they evacuated the tow
srs ann fled before our troops.
ok Batesville is the most important place
icy Northwest Arkansas, and its occupation by on
ed troops will be of material advantage in expe
ling the rebels from that region.
TX Gen Fish commanding the district of Soutl
val east Missouri, has sent troops on expedition
ir several times as lar as Pocabontas.
I'm WASHINGTON, Oct. %. The Chronicle
The this morning says our adviees from the Army
M the Potomac this morning do not indicate ~
Ihe material change IN the position of affairs
previously reported On Monday the rebels il
creased their corps OF observation on this side
the Rappahannock, and yesterday made an AZ
ON vance OF one or two miles apparently for II
purpose OF ascertaining the position OF Gener
lry Meade s army.
ne. Tue efforts seemed mainly towards the rig
ay, wing. for the purpose, no doubt, OF deceivi'
ny, our Generals and entlcng them to look for
vas Hank movement IN that direction. To this Ell
the retes threw forward their cavalry and a
ur. ery and Tor time shclle4 our pickets, but wi
we'd no effect beyond the usual casualties of pick
sn firing.
ded Meades Amy has been gradually advaucil
ses, the present week. Although most Of our office
deem forward movement OF magnitude out
the question at present, owing to the adyanc
any state of the season, yet it is evident that O
ay, army Is advancing slowly and in cumpactnt
oed with the view " bring on general engage
us. II possible.
Persons direct from the army last night sta
his that all rumors of a retrogade movement u
al false. General Meade's headquarters last mig
ON were at Bealstown, fifteen miles IRON Wa
on rentOu.
NEw YoRK, Oct 80 A special dispath fro
the the army of the Potomac dated Yesterday, sl
no battles occurred as was confidently anti,
the pated by many. The enemy however still shov
the bold front north of the Rappahannock. 1t
oil believed that Lee has no large force this side
n 8 the river From the b,st information can
tain the bulk OF Lees forces that pressed bat
'Ied our lines on Friday Ia have rccrossed the rlv
oil leaving only strong picket lire of dashing al
yer, desperate men in 'front.'
Dur The Heralgs army of tho pntoma, disnat,
LED dated yesterday contains the following
cad Considerable changes have recently tax,
red place in e relative positions of the Union al
eoel Rebel armies. There is no immediate prospe
Of battle, the enemy taking good care 10 avo
cat everything like general engagement. La
'on' intelligence makes II probabls that his reoe
own demonstrations were lents 10 cover more /,
portant movements. But for Lees sudd
hin change of attitude We lhould have had fg
nee where it believed the advantage would have boz
met important to us.
hiy- Early YESTERDAYS morning some picSets Of t
aus 5th corps were fired upon The attack was
hen followed up,
Try, Ii is ascertained that Buiord'l cavalry SIX
mishcd quito brilliantly along their lines vest
bels day two or three hours, with the enemy.
was day all appears quiet along the lines Of the Rl