Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-13
From Charleston

! NEW YoRk. Oct. 6. The Posi- states that
thew have a report per steamer Fulton that the
Ueadouarters of Gen. Gilmore have been re-
moved from Morris Island to Folly Island.
The continual sinking of the beach oil MOTIFS
Island. has rendered the removal OF the feaerai
headquarters, the body of the troops ana Tue
material a measure oil convenience, WINE theIe
are sanitary reasons which would ultima 'eiy DC
controlling. -,
There are said to be other causes Tor the
change among them that the troops VIII pe
not less available in the iuIur operations
against Charleston, and they are entirely OUT oi
range of any batter les the rebels nave OF eau
erect on james Island.
The recent firing from Gen. Gilmore pat
teries of which we have received news IRON
rebel sources, was directed almost exclusively
against the efforts that we're making, ana when
the rebels do not disclose to erect new batteries
On the ruins Of Sumter.
1t appears that our reconnoltering ooais'
which passed near the walls in the night dis-
covered that the garrison was conducting eA-
tenslye operations, and the indications were
that the rebels, who were Working ~ large
numbers, would erect ire-proof batteries INSIDE
the ruins
The batteries, which are designed to throw
the Greek fire are nearly complete. The guns
are IN such numbers as to ensure the destruc
ton oil the city, when they are turned upon It,
THIS event will not take place untll the navy u
ready TO cooperate with the army
A Morris Island letter of tie Sd says our army
is actively at work, but the navy is passive
A semi circle Of batteries have been erected on
Morris Island and wi soon be opened on the
rebels. Satisfactory experiments have been
made with Greek fire shells, and they will soon
be introduced to the renewed attention OF the
rebels.
The Herdlds Washington dispatch says, tut
official adyices Of late date have been received
at the Navy Department from Admiral Dahl
gren. They show that neither Dahlgren ol
Gen. Gilmore is idle, but that they are pushing
forward the preparations fora renewal OF &c
tive aud efficient operations. They are working
cordially and heartily together, and the result
Of their cooperation will be witnessed belor'
long in a manner which Will convince Beaure
gard and his sympathizers that all the " barbar
ism " was not exhausted 10 the first Smelling o
the devoted city
BALTIMORE, Oct 8. The following has beel
received fr m the correspondent Of the american
CHvRLBsTON HARBoR Oct ?. Monotonous IL
activity continues TO prevail here. The rebe
fire upon our working parties has slackened
Gen Glmore's works are rapidly progress
sing. Our batteries reply to the James Islam
forts, and occasionally she'll the ruins OF For
Sumter. The health of the army and navy J
good There was Il heavy northeast gale las
night, bat or vessels sustained no damage.
Friday Epeniag There was considerable
firing this evening between our batteries an'
our works on james Island. Fort Sumter wa
also sbelIed for short time.
There is heavy cloud Of smoke over jaime
Island, apparently from FIRE in Charleston.
Boston, Oct 10. The Hcrald's correspond
ent with the fleet off Charleston, writes unde
date Of the Sd, as follows;
" Last evening Gen. Gilmore sent one Of hi
Greek fire shells into Charleston, which set fir
to some buildings The fire burned for Owe
two hours.
There will be warm work ere this reaches yo
if nothing nterferes in the meantime to put
stop to IT,. grand work. All things are ready
NV YORK, Oct. 9. The transport CurleN
from Charleston bar on the morning OF the 9th
has arrived She left Port Royal on the 4th
and towod the " eehawken to Charleston Bar
The paapsoo and Passalc are at Port Royal
General Gillmoreis hard at work but the nav
are doing nothing.
Tn Baltimore American correspondent, dat
ing evening of the 9Th, states that all is quie
beyond occasional firing from the rebel forts
Gen Gilmore prepare tons are nearly com
Melted. and active operations will coon be r.
sumed