Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-16
From the Army of the Potomac

NEw YORK, JuneS. The Commercials Wash
ington letter Of the It'll states that Gen. Hookers
telegram to the President says the rebel retreat
was probably made for sanitary reasons The
letter adds There is no reason 10 suppos9 the
rebel army is preparing to invade the North.
The same letter says the number OF returning
troops that passed through Washington in May
was 1894. As a partial set-of, 5000 soldiers
from convalescent canp have been sent to the
field.
Fredericksburg is still held by the enemy,
and 70 attempt has been made by our troops to
take il.
The late movements OF the rebelsOn the Rap
pahann0ck induced the belief that they had re-
tired altogether from their old line of delences.
The crossing OF some OF our troops on Friday
was in the way Of a reconnaissance to understand
the actual condition OF affairs, and although on
Sunday morning they had not returned, they
probably did 30 by night
Friday evening, in crossing, we lost about ~
in killed and wounded, and took about 60 pris-
oners. Capt Cross of tho regular engineers was
killed.
Although, yesterday, skirmishers Of both par
ties were represented to be in line OF battle at
some points, there seemed to be no apprehen-
sion Of general engagement. Both armies,
however, seemed 10 be vide awake.
The Tunes Headquarters Army Of the Poto-
mae dispatch, dated 9Th, 6 p. NJ. , says the sit
uati0n here remains unchanged.
The position taken by Howes division on the
South bank Of the Rappahannock, on Friday
evening, Is still peacefully held. The only hos
tile manifestation during the last twenty-four
hours has been an occasional shell from guns sta
toned on the hills on this side.
Our skirmishers hold the line Of Deep run
and the Bowling Green road, while the enemy
are in plain sight about one quarter Of mile
further on. No large bodies oil troops are in
sight.
About one mile directly in front OF our po-
sition is battery in sight, but this is all we can
see. There is evidence, however, that the enemy
is closely watching our movements.
Our troops lay on their arms 10 an open plain,
covered by several batteries OF those fierce brass
Napoleons. A large detail Of men Is to day en-
gagged in destroying the enemy's rife'pits on the
banks of The river.
can safely say that no general engagement
is yet imminent. There arc Indications, though
not very numerous, that ere the week is over
there may be note worthy news, though fro m
what quarter and in what shape no one seems
to know.
The HeraH's Washington letter says the 9Th
Vermont Volunteers were thrown forward az
skirmishers, and suffered the only casualties in
aicted by the enemy yesterday
The enemy are constantly busy, and large
columns seem to be moving up and taking pc.
stion to await further operations Of our force.
Gen. Hooker was across the river, and visited
the picket lines on Saturday.
The picket firing on Saturday was almost
continuous. but yesterday and to day our pick
ets have been nearly unmolested, the enemy
firing only when mounted officers ride out to re-
conBoiter. The result OF the reconnaissance thu:
far has been to show that the enemy are still in
large force on tho opposite side OF the river and
no indicate ns are discovered that any consider.
able portion of Lees army have been withdrawn
for operations elsewhere.
The following is a list of the casualties in the
9th w., received in skirmishing yesterday
KRied-John Hines, Co. Il Albert JEFF, Il
David Jasmere, | Nahum Porter, X.
Wounded--Lt. j. G. RaistIick, Co. q, shoul.
der Serg't Joseph +. Averill, X, face Corp.
Richard 0'Neal, X, arm, amputated Freeman
Lewis, O, thigh; John King, G, arm Henry
Z. Anthony, Q, leg Dana Cook, d, shoulder
dislocated J. +. Wood, d. arm VIM. Mes.
Their, g, shoulder Levi Raymond H, arm
John Russell |, hand Leandor Picquet, |, arm.
WASHINGTON, June Q. From what can be
ascertained from persons arriving from the Rap
pahannock division went over the river al
franklin landing last night.
The rebel rifle pits, shrubbery, &c, along
the bank have been destroyed, so that the enemy
will not find cover from which to annoy us.
Earlhworks have been thrown up in front, with
view, it is probable, of preventing a night
attack, and to shield our men if the enemy
should open cannonade.
fredericksburg is still held by the enemy, and
no attempt has been made by our troops to take
it. The.troops wejhave thrown over are not far
from the town.
ington dispatch says Stuart's cavalry were re.
pulsed in an attempt to cross the Rappahannock
and that the engagement had been magni6ed in
to q severe battle.
The Times dispatch estimates Stuartis force
at from 10000 to Is ,00O men. Their intention
it is understood, is a raid into Maryland anc
Pennsylvania. Gen. Hooker has sent 10 the vi
entity force Of cavalry and artillery equal Il
that OF the rebels, with several thousand picked
infantry, the latter under Gems. Russell anC
Ames. This force doubtless reached its destina
ton Tuesday.
The Hgatd's headquarters Army Of the Poto
mac dispatch OF the 9th says everything remains
quiet here. fredericksburg remains in til,
possession Of the rebels, and their forces dis
play themselves upon the flights, but withou
arms or any indications OF offensive operations
This morning a brigade Of the enemy left til,
city and moved Of over tho flights. Their pur
pose is unknown. Ammunition trains can b.
seen parked on the hill about milo from th
city, but no camps are visible
The rebels are busily engaged in throwing VI
entertainments. The skirmishers OF the two al
mics are but few rods apart, and the rebe
hags are planted within rifle shot Of our line
Of battle.
Firing has been heard in the direction Of KEEL
ley's ford this forenoon.
(, is reported that Col. Davis of the cavalr,
is wounded, We also have report that tn
enemy's cavalry has attempted to cross at Bev
erly ford. above the Rappahannock station, ant
that brisk engagement is prog ressirg at tina
point.
Three thousand Texans have been MOUNTED
and added to Stuart's command to serve NJ
riaemen, and all the rebel cavalry are collected
in the vicinity Of Culpepper. Lee has also
moved up in that neighborhood, with a lars,
column Of infantry, and it is thought by man,
tina, Stuart will dash upon Maryland Tor til,
purpose Of diverting our attention while lie,
followed across the Rappahannock with hi,
forces, and attacked us in the vicinity Of Stat
ford Court House
The troops are in good spirits and quite
ready for fight.
Across THE RAPPAuANSocK, }
Below Fredcricksburg lima O