Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-08-11
From the Army of the Potomac

NV YoRK, Aug. 4. The Times Washing
ton dispatch says it s again asserted that Lees
army IS in camp between the Rspidan and Or
ange Court House. Ills real depot of supplies
is at Gordonsville.
NEW YORK, Aug. A. The following is from
the Herdld's correspondence
SPERRYvILLT, Va, Aug. l. The 4th Penn
sylyanla regiment Of cavalry wac dispatched by
Gen. Gregg yesterday morning upon recon
noissance.
At Little Washington, II miles from here,
they encountered company of rebel cavalry,
about 100 strong, and drove them through the
town, capturing portion Of the I'd cavalry,
who had been directed by an order from Gen.
Fitz Hugh Lee to purchase bacon and -four for
the brigade, in the vicinity of Waterford,
Loudon County.
BALTIMORE, Aug, A The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will certainly be opened through
by the 9th init, Tor passengers and freight tran
sit. Bills of ladi0g with the usual guarantee,
can be issued tomorrow, and shippers can only
rely upon their freight being forwarded without
delay. The entire line is now free from the en-
envy and fully guarded by the Federal forces.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, Direct adviCes from
the front state shat the army of the Potomac is
inactive, and likely to remain so for some time.
The various corps are camped in healthy places
near good water, and have cool and comfortable
quarters. The first installment of conscripts
reached camp yesterday. From 200 to4OO daily
are expected.
The rebel army lies between the Rappahan-
mock and the Rapdan Lee being at Culpepper.
Everything is quiet within their lines rs within
our own.
Furlosghs for twenty and thirty days have
been granted by Gen. Meade
WARRINGTON, August 4. Advces from the
army of the Potomac say that the enemy yes
terday sent accommodating force towards the
Rappahannock, into the vicinity of Kelley's
ford, probably to ascertain our position and
strength, but after skirmish the foe was driven
back
1t is generally believed that up to yesterday
Lee had not received any reinforcements Of con-
sequence from Richmond, but the rebels have
been sending heavy supplies to Fredericksburg,
as il they intended to occupy it in strength.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToMAc, }
August 5.
There is very little news to-day There was
some slight firing heard up the Rappahannock
yesterday afternoon.
As no reports have yet reached headquarters,
it is thought to have been artillery practice.
Maj. Gen, Stoneman arrived last night for
the purpose of consulting upon projected i'm
proyements in the cavalry department, and its
coming line Of action.
A satisfactory reconnaissance having been ef-
fected by Gen. Buford on Saturday last, u
short rest will be given to this arm Of the ser.
vice, unless the enemy's cavalry attack as, which
is unlikely.
Much dissatisfaction is expressed with the
water around here. and as dysentery is becom-
ing common, the headquarters may soon be
changed.
NEW York, Aug. I. The 1'ribune's dispatch
from the Army Of the Potomac says, " We learn
that Fltz Hugh Lees brigade OF cavalry, and
portions OF Ljngstreets divisoa comprise the
rebel troops at Fredericksburg.
Lee, daily sends scouting parties across the
Rsppahannock to watch any movements that
Gen. Meade may make in that direction.