Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-25
MISCELLANEOUS DISPATCHES.

Pleasantion and Buford we're shelled, but
without effect. The enemy is believed to bo
strongly posted along the Rapidan, and .
general engagement ia anticipated. Our loss
thus far in killed and wounded amounts to
about 200 and is confined to the cavalry
troops alone.
/ detachment Of rebel cavalry made raid
on wagon train a short distance from Besl-
ton station capturing several suffers wagons
heavily loaded with valuable goods. and
number of prisoners.
IL is understood that Gen. Burnside has
cordially acquissed in the expressed wish OF
the President and Withdrawn his resignation
for the present
Gen. Wright, commanding the Depart
ment Of the Pacific, has forwarded report
I from Gen. Conners to the military suthori-
ties here. from which it appears that the diff
iereut tribes Of Indians within the District Of
Utah are anxious for peace. Most of them
have already made treaties with Gen. Con-
meas. and Gen. Wright is sure that with the
reinforcement he has sent forward, the over
land mail route will be perfectly safe.
The Orange & Alexandra Railroad is now
open to Culpepper Court House. Two trains
left Alexandria yesterday for the latter place.
gentleman who arrived to- night from the
Headquarters of the army of the Potomac,
states that some of our troops are six to eight
miles beyond Culpepper On Monday they
| attempted to cross the Rsppidan, but we're
opposed and stopped in three places. Losses
on both sides slight. Gordonsvlle is l6 miles
beyond. 1t is supposed that the main body
of the rebel army is entrenched there.
The Times correspondent says that French
workmen cannot properly repair the engines
OF the pirate Florida. as they are of English
manufacture, and that Maffitt is obliged to
wait for English workmen. This has caused
delay which puts Mafiitt into towering
rage tor now his vessel will probably suffer
the fate of the Sumter at Gibralter, but there
is no helf for it.
Mafiit says that but for the mistake Of
Lieut.. Reed, who cut out the Caleb Cushing
at Portland, it was in bis programme at one
time to enter the port Of New York or Bos-
ton. and burn the place.
When the Florida came into the port Of
Brest, Mr. Dayton protested formally against
her admission, but not probably with the ex-
peclation Of having her expelled, for 80 far
the French have faithfully executed their neu-
traity proclamation in all other respects. and
it was to be expected that they would 1lso in
this But a protest guaranteed the incident
tai points which might arise, and prevented
an extension Of favors not found in the neu-
trality proclamation. if such should be at
tempted. Tn Moniteur publishes an official
note on the subject, which declares that no
supplies of war material will be furnished her
The Herald's Washington dispatch says a
Union citizen who left Atalanta Ga. on Sept.
4th, came through Richmond and into our
lines to avoid the CONSUMPTION, states that
divisions of Lees army, one each from Long
streets, Hills, aud Ewell's corps. have been
ordered to Dalton, Ga, to reinforce Bragg
and Johnston. They say they can crush the
armies Of Burnside and Rosecraus by hurlng
force of 100000 men against them, and
they appear perfectly confident of their ability
to do it,
The Times Washington dispatch, says the
commissary and quartermasters stores at
Wauenton, Bolton and Manassas are being
removed to Alexandria, out of the reach Of
rebel geurrillas. 1t is reported tonight that
rebel cavalry force, 5000 strong, with ar
tlery is in the vicinity of Hancock Ferry on
the upper Potomac.
A great number of staff officers have recent
ly been mustered out of service. including
nearly every member of Gen. Sigers staff.
The General still remains at Reading Pa.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Sept. IL
A large infantry force from Johnston's
army is reported to be marching up the Tus-
cumbia Valley to reinforce Bragg. Rhody's
command has gone to Decatah for the same
purpose.
Refugees bring reports circulating through
the South to the effect that after two days
fighting in which Bragg was defeated and
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from Johnston which turned the tide of bat
tie, and that he was now driving Rosecrans.
All of Johnston's cavalry is reported to
have Joined Bragg with the design of destroy
ing Rosecran's communications.
The Mobile Register of the 9th contains a
telegram from Richmond, styling Gen. Joe
Johnston Commander of the Army of Virginia.
This would seem to indicate the removal OF
Gen, Lee The same paper prints an appeal
from the Mayor of Mobile on behalf of the
destitute people in the city.
Citizens direct from the South state that
reoel troops are hurrying to Atlanta, Ga,
from all directions. Mobile is almost bare
of soldiers.
oHAMA. Sept. IT.
Gen. Sully surprised 400 lodges Of Sioux
about 200 miles above Fort Perrie two days
ago, killing about 200 Indians and capturing
their supplies of meat and provisions, also
their horses, and a large numbers of prison
ers. Our losses are not reported.
The precise day or week the battle was
fought is not known. The information how
ever is entirely reliable.
CAIRO. Sept II. 4
RearAdmirsl Porter has received dispatch
stating that Little Rock, Ark. was occupied
by Gen. Steele on the 10th. without Sighting
or loss OF any consequence Frice who COM
mands the rebels, was rapidly retreAting. with
Gen. Davidson in hot pursuit
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. l6.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th con-
tains the following:
There was an engagement at Culpepper.
on Sunday last, and a cavalry skirmish at
Rspidan Station on Monday. without msteri-
al result The enemy are crossing their in
fantry at Kelly's Ford and apparently com
template an advance"
Charleston, Sept 1.-the enemy is per-
teeting arrangements for the permanent &C.
cupation Of Morris Island and is erecting
telegraph lines along the Island, converting
battery Wagner into powerful work. They
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