Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-21
From Memphis and the Wester
Department.


WASHINGTON, July A. Adyices from Vicks-
burg to the 9Th report $4,000 rebels parolei at
that time. Sixty thousand small arms had been
found in good condition More were being
found they were concealed in caves and build
ings. The serge and sea coast guns fonnd ex-
ceed co. and the whole captured is above 200
pieces, The store of rebel ammunition also
proves to be surprisingly heavy. The stock of
army clothing is officially invoiced at 5,OOO,-
600 confederate prices. OF molasses, sugar and
salt, there is a large quantity.
CINcINNArI, July II. The Commercial has
Geographic adyices to the Sth. Gen. Grant
had finished p1roline the rebel prisoners. They
numbered 81 ,277. The z neral officers captured
included Generals Pemberton, Stevenson, For
ney, Smith, Lee, Taylor, Hurbert, Cummings,
Barton, Sharp, Harris, Moore, Baldwin and
Vaughn. Immediately after the surrender OF
Vcksburg Gen. Sherman moved in the direction
Of the Big Black liver, with large army. The
following day he met Gen. Johnston drawn up
in line Of battle. A sanguinary engagement
took place, resulting in Gen. Johnston's defeat
and the captureof 1000 prisoners. Gen. Frank
p. Blair il reported to be in possession of Jack
son. A rumor was in circulation that Port
Hudson surrendered to Con. Banks on the 9th,
and that we took $4,000 prisoners.
The main body Of Bragg army has retreated
from Chattanooga 10 Atlanta The presump-
ton is that the bulk Of Braggs forces have
been sent to Richmond to garrsonit Rosecrans
captured 1000 prisoners during the late forward
movements. Our army are in high spirits and
and in splendid condition.
CAIRO, July 10. An arrival from Vicksburg
Saturday evening, brings an officer of Grants
staff bearer OF dispatches TO the Government.
The news is important. Port Hudson surren-
dered Internationally on the 9th, and our
troops marched in and took possession the 9Th
They captured the entire garrison Of about 1910
men, 80 field pieces, rs sege guns, and about
10 90 stand of small arms We have Major
General Gardner, Brig Gen. Deals, and Cols
, Stetman, Mills, Smith and one or two Others,
names unknown.
Atlatest accounts Sherman was still in pur.
suit of Johnston, but that sagacious rebel had
kept out Of his way.
MgsPnIs, July II. Reports from the army
at Yicksburg are favorable. Sherman IS pur-
suing Johnston, with every prospect of destroy.
ing his entire army. Gen. Dodge ut Corinth
reports that he has routed rebel force under
/, Forest and Blfles, that have been scouting the
NDuutE1 MUM VI MS hlllihHg
; and capturing quite number. Ilulbut's cav
n airy scouts report Col. Blythe with 900 men
and pieces Of artillery at Cold Water Station,
: and Gen. Chalmers at Pamela. A letter received
= at fernando from Chalmers states that Johnston
bad been fighting near jackson and was falling
"a back. Richardson is still in the country north
\ Of this, enforcing the Consumption. Dodge will
~ soon attend " him.
r, BEFORE PoRT HuDsoS, July 8.
V General The Mississippi river Is now clear
Ell have the honor TO inform you that the garr
V, con Of Port Hudson surrendered Internationally
Il this afternoon We shall take formal posses
re sion at clock in the morning.
Signed n. p. BANKS, Maj. Gen.
U. 5. GRANT, Maj Gen.
~ CINCiSNATI, July l5 Morgan reached George
,e town, Brown County, Ohio, at midnight. H,
n. is pretty well henmed 10, aud his chances Of es
n, cape slight.
k GunboGts and very large force went up tn
~ river yesterday to dispute his .crossing. Th'
v, Ohio river is too high to ford.
u CAIRO, July lG. An arrival from Vcksburl
70 on Saturday evening brings Col. John Reggol
Is of Gen. Grants staff, as bearer Of dispatches tt
u to the Government
The news is important. Our troops took pos
p, session of Port Hudson on the 9th inst. Th
entire garrison consisting Of about 1000 men
~ were captured also IS field pieces, IS sieg
" guns, and about 10000 stand Of small arms
y We have Maj Gen. Gardner, Brig. Gen. Beale
u. u, Coils. Stedman, Mills, Smith, and two Others
'e' names unknown.
The latest accounts say that zen. Sherman
. still pursuing Gen Johnston, but that the 50
i" gaciOus rebel General had kept out of his way
CINCINNATI, July II. Col. Bourke, wit
/. 1900 men, encountered Morgans forces at Der
- lin tn s afternoon. The enemy lost four killed
We lost none. Morgan moved in an easterl
direction.
Gen. Hobsons advance reached Piketon to
day, twelve hours after Morgan left.
,s. LOUISVILLE July II. 1t is thought Morgan
bn force will soon be captured. A dispatch frou
,l. Gov. Tod expresses the belief that Morgan an
20 his band will soon be captured or destroyed. II
en- is surrounded and all avenues for his escape ar
IL eiectually closed against him.
N MiMPnls, July Is. Gen. Hurburt's scout
i'm report great excitement and Consideration
.r. throughout central Mississippi, caused by Gen
IN, Sherman's movement. Cattle, harses and ne
II groes were run across the Tombigbee river a
70. every ferry. Large numbers Of the latter wer
trying to make their way INTO our lines.
Col Hatches % Iowa cavalry is in pursuit
u the rebel band north Of the Charleston an
- Memphis railroad lie encountered Fores
60 Biiiles and Newcomb, with 1000 mounted mel
~ Our loss was 10 killed and wounded. The rel
"a "a Ell loss was So, and loo prisoners and lbs goo
y horses. Col Hatch drove the enemy.
bn MEMPHIS, July 49, Reports from the arm
Il at Vicksburg are all favorable Gen. Sherman
es. is pursuing Johnston, with every prospect {
.ee destroying his entire army.
q WASHINGTON, July IA. The Richmond pa
en-, pers of to-day acknowledge the fall Of Vick'
er- burg. The following extracts are taken fior
,g, to-day's Enquirer
has SURRENDER OF PORT HUDSON.
d Mobile, July 49,
TO Gen. Cooper, Adj and Inspr General
The New Orleans Era of the 10th announc
-, the unconditional surrender Of Port Hudso
' ~, at p. NJ. on the 9th.
or (Sgned) GEo. G. GARNER,
WILL Chtaf Of Staff