Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-11-24
Miscellaneous Telegraphic Items

AAA9SSAAAS~' N~SoN~PHS
New YORK, Nov. 20. The Worlds head
quarters Army Of the Potomac dispatch of the
18th, p M, says everything is quiet The
enemy is sull in his old location along the Rap
idan, large infantry force being discovered
daily in the rear Of his Notifications
The Tribune's headquarters Army Of the Po-
tomac letter Of the 18th, says "a field recOnDois.
sance by about two hundred rebel cavalry, was
made yesterday morning at GermaDia Ford, re-
sulting in the capture and wounding Of several
of the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry, which regl-
ment was on picket within two miles Of the Ford
The accommodating party charged furiousy
on the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry forcing them
to fall back on the infantry pickets of the End
Corps, when the rebels returned across the river
No artillery was used, but several desperate
hand to hand conflicts took place on the falling
back of the cavalry.
Several discharges of heavy artillery were
heard at headquarters last evening near sunset,
in the direction of Oulpepper. The cause is I'M
known.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 10. Deserters from the
rebel army are now more numerous than at any
time since the expulsion of Bragg from Middle
Tennessee. The Generalization of the rebels
increases daily. On the other hand General
Grants army is in splendid splits. Re-enlist-
ments in the veteran regiments are more numer.
ons than was expected, and it is said on good
authority that not less than four.ffths Of the
entire force will re-enter the army for the new
term.
All is quiet. The weather here is fine and
cool.
New YORK, Nov. 20. A correspondent with
the army of the Potomac telegrsphs from Wash
ngton thata decisive tattle on the Rapidan
will lake place to-day or tomorrow.
The HTald's Washington dispatch says the
city has been full of rumors, to-day, Of disaster:
to Gen. Burnsides command in East Tennessee
but up to this evening there is no confirmation
Of these reports at headquarters. 1t is not be
ieyed the rebels can inaIct upon him any seri.
oua disaster, or drive him from East Tennessee
lie is fully posted in regard to the movements
of the rebel forces and while there has been NJ
doubt that his position is seriously menaced
every confidence is felt in his abiliny to main
tain himself against the force brought against
him.
A gentleman connected with the Army Of the
Cumberland just arrived here, and who ado
quick time through, says all the indications arr
hopefu and cheerful, and the prospect Of de-
cisive victory by Gen. Grant are most excellent
A New Orleans letter to the Herald dated thu
10th, says nothing later has been received from
Texas. The Importance Of General Banks
movement has not teen appreciated by the au
tlorites at Washington. For months Genera
Banks has appealed to the Secretary Of War
and indeed all the members of the Cabinet, urg
ing upon them the Importance OF reinforcing
his army, 80 that vigorous, active and success
full campaign could he conducted through TIN
winter.
The HeraldI army of the Potomac dispatcl
Of the 10Th says the sick men have been sent t
the rear. Though Lee may have the advantage
Of position in the approaching great battle
which cannot be long deferred, yet be has no
the advantage of superior numbers, nor oil tina
patriotic sentiment which will impell our sol
diers to fight as never before, animated as the,
are by the hope OF greater victory than they
ever yet have won.
Gen. Fitzpatrick came upto the front to-day
The weather is mild and admirable iorlmilita
ry operations.
CULPEPPER, Va, Nov. l9-l0 o'clock A. NJ
At this hour all is quiet. Whether it is tn
calm that prscedee storm few days viii
determine
NV YORK, Nov. 20. Steamer Morning Sta
from New Orleans the l4th, has arrived Gen
Banks expedition has been a great success
Brazos Island, Brownsville and Point lsabe
were captured and are now in our hands. Th
enemy threw away their guns, and fed to Sal
Antonio. The casualties on either side are no
mentioned Nodetails Of the operations hay
been received.
The recent heavy fighting m Western Louisi
ana are untrue. Our forces are still in the VI
entity Of Yermillionvile. Everything is quiet
WARRINGTON, Nov. %. The Star learns tina
the rebels are faithfully delivering the food an,
stores forwarded to our prisoners in Richmond
The rebel authorities complain that Gen
Neal Dow, in distributing the goods, busted him
self IN Investigating the management OF tn
rebel commissary, and with starting false re
ports concerning it. This, Gen. Dow denie
; with great emphasis, and says that what b
learned concerning the conduct of rebel com
missariats on Bell Island, he could not avoit
hearing, as il was uttered by our prisoners Il
loud tones of complaint in the presence Of rel
eli officers
Gen. Wiuder has substituted board Of Tn
ion officers TO make the distributions.
Lieut. Bob writes from Libby prison Of th
great joy when the first lot was received
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 20. A private dlspatc
yesterday morning dated Knoxville 10Th, slgne
} A. f. Burnside, sayswe are all right yet. Th
line is still interrupted between Knoxville an
r Cumberland Gap. Nothing was heard frol
the latter place last night.
A dispatch receivsd from Parson BrownloV
dated Barbour Hill, the 10Th, says there is fight
ing all about Knoxville.
; FORTRESS MoNRok, Nov, 90. The Richmon
!, Examiner Of the 18th contains the following
engaged are not seen this morn ng. A repoI
from Moultrie states that the leading monte
in the fight had her smoke stack and turret pei
forated.
5 Four Monitors took position to- day nel
Cummings Point, and atterwardl pass d up I'll
channel. Ii is believed that they carried hea'
weights suspended at certain depths below Il
water to ascertain If there was a passage t
vessels of certain draft.
+ The enemy fired IS shots from Fort Gregg in
!, the y,doing no material damage. 1t is repor
q cd that gun burst at the last fire. Indie
tons are that the enemy inteud more extensi,
' operation. No monitors were in action to-day
s. NKw York, Nov. 20. Richmond papers c
= the 18th contain the following
}. Thirty.six yankee deserters managed to escaI
: from the Eastern District military prison :
." Friday night, by mining under the norther
wall Of the castle into private lot mp to la
hour last night eighteen had been taken.
e 1t is reported here that Gen. NJ AIDES arm
!. occupies Madison Court House, and that Il
# rebels are retreatlng.
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