Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-23
From the Army of the Potomac

From the Army of the Potomac
New York, June l6 A Washington dis
patch to the Philadelphia Press, daled the eve
ming of the 18th states that the 9th army corps,
who have been lying at Fredericksburg Tor
some time past, re-crossed on Monday last.
No sooner had they left their quarters than the
rebels were at their heels. Fortunately the
crossing had been almost completed, and the
balance were enabled to reach this side with
out much loss IL is estimated that tho move
cost our army about 80 or 40 killed, and double
that number wounded.
The 9th Corps being across, the entire army
commenced to move, for il wac soon ascertained
that Gen. Lee had recrossed up the river at
Rappahaunock Station
A few days previous Lees army was re-en-
forced to the extent Of about 80 900 men. Lee
Immediately moved IN the direction Of Warren
ton. Hooker prepared 20 follow and the oppo-
sing forces have changed their bases and bat
tie is unavoidable. 1t will probably occur IN
the vicinity Of Bull run. Falmouth is deserted.
About 1900 sick and wounded arrived to-day
on foot and IN ambulances. The boats have
been plying to and fro from Washington TO
Aquia Creek during the eutire day, and before
the sun goes down, all the disabled will have
been safely provided with comfortable lodgings
in and around Washington.
From Aqua Creek to Stoneman's Station the
railway is IN running order, but all that por-
ton below the Potomac bridge was completely
torn up Saturday afternoon, The iron has been
hauled safely this way. The bridge which spans
the river, two miles below, IS taken down, and
the lumber secured.
NEw YIRs, June Is. The morning papers
| contain but little that was not furnished last
night by telegraph. A special dispatch to the
World, dated Washington yesterday, says Gen
/ Hooker's headquarters are near Fairfax, and
most Of his army lie quite in The vicinity OF the
5 old Bull Run battle ground. Ii does not seem
likely that he will venture into the valley, as be
, does not know the iorce Of the enemy, who il
, still at Culpepper, but will gradually come back
to the intermediate Notifications so as to pre-
/ vent flank movement and 10 cross the Potomac
4 in case of an emergency on the Maryland side
Washington dispatch states that FIVE or sz
Q hundred paroled prisoners who were captured In
0 the cavalry fight at Beverly ford arrived al
Annapolis yesterday.
9 With them came Sir. Walter Cooper, thu
Captains clerk Of the lndanola, who has beer
in the Libby prison since the capture OF his YES
, sci. Mr.. Cooper makes the following important
: statements:
lie thinks, judging from the assertions Of th'
Richmond papers touching Gen. Lees strength
at tn time OF the battleoi Charlottesville, snC
from the reinfOrcements that have been sert with
in the last two or three weeks that the rebel arm
i of the Potomac Is between 100 900 and 100 ,00t
9 strong.
D From the windows of the Libby prison, whicl
g command the James river at the point wher
; travellers on the Petersburg railroad cross owe
b 5000 soldiers have been seen coming northwar
d daily for the past fortnight. Those on the las
Saturdays train who were asked, united in say
IS ing that they were from Tennessee.
i None Of the troops remained in Richmond
d xhich was as bare OF soldiers as ii was at Oh
It time our cavalry just missed capturing the rebe
capital. Five hundred men could take it to-day
a Petersburg also rs without garrison, bu
|. there are troops on the Blackwster.
: HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToNAc, Jun,
g Is. A conflict TRANSFERRED yesterday between
Q detachment Of our cavalry and Fitzhugh Lee
s brigade, lasting until night. Our forces pushes
a the rebels from their position to distance o
g five miles. Night then coming on, and no
t knowing the enemy's strength 10 the vicinity
. the ground was cleared Of the dead, wounded
Q and prisoners, and q strong position was takcl
by our forces on the battle field.
+ The fight lasted several hours. We took 7.
e prisoners and . officers, including Major
d Large numbers OF the enemy were killed.
}, company of dismounted rebel sharpsbooter
were posted to pick of our officers, mot Of WHOM
= were captured. Among the casualties on on
o side are Col. Doty of the Maine cavalry, killed
e Col. DE Cesnola Of the 4th cavalry, missing, bu
l. whether he was wounded or a prisoner is no
known. Several other Of our officers are killet
and wounded. N rf
J New YoRK, June 20. The army correspond
Y ent OF the Times, dating "0n the march, Va.
} the l7th," says the Army Of the Potomas pro
;, crosses with huge strides towards the suppose
= position OF the enemy. A fearful collision can
. not DO avoided many days longer,
u The weather is terribly hot. The air is file,
!, with dust, and the brave men suffer, but the
= = march with velocity such as never before ba
!, been known on this continent. The whole arm
~ is pushing forward with great rapidly.
On Monday Gen. Hooker with staff and trail
& broke camp at 3 o'clock, and before sundow
was in new camp Is miles distant Every
|, thing is reduced TO the very lightest marchin,
T. order.
l. Yesterday Gen. Hooker ordered bis staff, an,
% the members Of all the stats, TO dispense wit
carpet bags and all extra baggage, and the
were sent to the rear to-day All they take
a change Of underclothing,l
|. A couple Of days after the late cavalry figh
'r Gen. Pleasanton's command made reo1isitio
n for 20 griudstones with which to grind M thei
ID sabres. This is a positive fact, and illustrate
10 very pointedly the nature Of the contest. Hand
y to hand it was in earnest.