The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-27
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4 O'CLOCK, p NJ.
New YORK, O;t. p. Gold Sl:45.
The Herald has the following
ARMY OF THE POToNA G
TO THE FREEMA.N.


ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Oct %.
Heavy firing was heard near Bealton, at the
extreme front. 1t ceased about l o'clock. The
presumption Is that it was another artillery and
cavalry sklrmish
The Heraids Washington dispatch says ad
vices from the front this morning substantiate
the belief that the rebels have Z desire to fight
this side of the Rapidan. There have been a
few brisk skrmishes between tie cavalry in
which a small portion of the infantry particl-
pated, but our lines are now extended to the
Rappahannock, and The army is quietly resting
IN It's camp.
There are rumors tonight Of fighting going
on 10 front, but officers who lef5 Gainesville at
noon report all quiet. The military auth orities
have no information OF any engagement beyond
mere picket skIrmshiug, and are convinced that
there is no heavy infantry force of the rebels on
the Kappa annock, and that our army OF the
Potomac will be abundantly aole TO crush com
pletely what may be left Of that of Lee whenev-
er a general engagement eau be brought on.
A letter dated Midway, East Tennessee, the
10th, gives an account of Gen. Burnside's
march, and repulse OF the rebels IN two en-
gagements that day near that town. Our
troops encamped that night on the field, with
the expectation OF a big battle On the 18th.
a su sequont letter states that the lighting
has not been resumed this morning as yet. Our
loss yesterday was small; rs will cover the
killed and wounded. No.general or staff officer
is killed or wounded.
The rebels in their retreat from the timber
before charge made by Col. Morrison, lett ten
OF their dead and two wounded on the field
We took number prisoners. rebel outpost
deserted and came into our line.
The Tribune Washington dispatch says a
mutual exchange of records of deceased pris
oners has been agreed upon by the proper au-
thorities of the United States, and the So
called Southern Confederacy.
The Worlds dispatch says the reports OF
Lees crossing the Rappahannock for the pur-
pose of resuming offensive operations are exsg-
getated. The rebels maintain bold line along
the Rappahannock. The skirmishng to-day
was light.
Rebel papers contain the following
! To Gen. S. Cooper
The following dispatch has been received from
MAJ Gen. Stevens
CHARLEsr, N, .enn, Oct 20. The cavalry
vi der Morrison and Dibbard attacked the enc
my S cavalry in rec at Philadelphia to-day
capturing about 400 prisoners, their artillery
small arms, camp equipage, &c Our loss was
nothing. They are IN pursuit of the enemy.
CHARLESTON, Oct q. The enemy were pur
sued to their deences at Loudon and arrived
there after dark. The force there is not known
Their loss is 700 prisoners so wagons LOADED
with stores, ten ambulances, lot OF horses
mules and other property.
(Spned) BRAxToN BRAGG.
Charleston, 5. c., Oct. %. No firing of any
consequence to-day. One monitor lett to-day
and proceeded south. Rats have been placed
around the Ironsides, as a protection agains
torpedoes ...@
New YORK, Oct. 27. The No, Ids Memphi
letter of the 18th says that Col. Hatca's caval
ry, after defeating the rebels at Colinsville OIL
the 1lth, pursued and came up with them OIL
the 18th &C Ingraham's Mills.
A fight of two hours ensued, resulting in tn
rebels being driven with the loss OF so men.
Early next morning Col. Hatch resumed tn
pursuit, and found them at Wyatt's on tn
Tallahatchie 5000 strong with nine pieces o
artillery. Our forces numbered $500 with
pieces of artillery
Fighting commenced at 3 P M, and Taste
till dark The rebels then taking advantage @
the darkness sccc .eded in crossing the river
though many were killed by our artillery. Gu
loss was less than fifty killed and wounded
rebels were found next morning. We capture
s=venty.fve prisoners, among them the rebe
chief of artillery.
About 10 600 men are reported to be seal
t tered through Mississippi conscripting and con
fscating. The Union men are hunted dow
with blood hounds.