Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-17


A number of trains have been captured by
our cavalry.
Gen. Lees army has been greatly demoral-
lied, but will make another desperate fight.
FREDERicK, Md, July SO z. NJ.
General French has been placed in COM
mand Of the 81 corps which has been largely
reinforced and is now in motion.
1t is stated upon reliable authority that
Lee has no alternative but to deliver battle
or surrender
About 600 prisoners arrived here to-day.
This arrival, according to statements of high
officers. swels the number already reported
to 800. The latter were captured and for
warded by Gen. Fitzpatrick
Hundreds Of rebel deserters are in the
country around Gettysburg, having changed
their clothes aud turned farmers in the har-
vest fields.
NEW YORK, July H.
A telegram received here to-day from Nj ed
ical Inspector Vollum, at Gettysburg, states
that the number Of rebel wounded thus far
known to be in our hands is over 10, 900, not
including those captured by our cavalry.
An officer just returned from the army re-
ports that our forces occupy Williamsport,
and hold the approaches back Of the river
The rebels occupy the old Antictam field A
battle there is imminent.
Harrisburg dispatch says Gen. Sge is to
command the onnsyyauia militia in that i'm
mediate vicinity.
A special dispatch to the Herald, dated
Frederick Md, the 10Th, says some slight
skrmishng has been IN progress to-day, be
tween our forces under Gen. Buford, and the
rebels under Gen. jenkins do not learn
that we lost much, but that we gained great
deal The rebel Gen. jenkins was captured
early in the morning, and he passed through
this place en-route for Baltimore and Fort
McHenry.
The cannonading on our left this morning
was not Of long continuance, but about noon
it was renewed more briskly, and continued
for about an hour, but the result is unknown
here at this writing. A general engagement
will probably take place tomorrow or next
day.
From refugee arrived here tonight who
left Hagerstown this morning, | learn that
the enemy's force is about $4,000 men, and
about $50 pieces Of artillery. My informant
states that the trains Of Gen. Lee cannot num-
her less then 5000 wagons, and are all on the
road from Hagerstown to Williamsport, and
Shepardstown ford. Our troops are in splen-
ded condition and eager for the fray. The
successes Of the last few days have made the
weakest heroes.
The new men are coming up with will
and emuating the deeds of heroism of the
Old army of the Potomac. Another battle
is at hand and another victory is certain.
The river is still high and the whole rebel
army is en- this side.
1t. Benly of Clusters cavalry, escaped from
the rebels yesterday. He says that Gen.
Lees army is greatly demoralized and suffer
ing for provisions.
Accounts represent that Gen Lee is pre-
pairing for the battle with large force, near
Hagerstown.
PHILADELPHIA, July IL.
The Inquirer Of this city has the follow
ing
Frederick, Nd, July 10, p. ma rebel
battery near Funkstown opened at two O.
clock this afternoon on part OF Buford's
and Kilpartrcks. Two rebel guns were dis.
mounted and the rebels were driven from the
hill. Our infantry advanced and when our
messenger left both sides were engaged. Our
skirmlsh rs were driving back the rebel skir-
mishers. Lee cannot cross the Potomac,
even if he had means and clear way before
him, he is so hard pressed by Meade. Lee
must keep every man he has to resist our at
tack
BALTIMORE, July IL.
The American has the following:
BoonsJoro, July l0,-The two armies are
confronting each other. The rebels hold
Funkstown, two miles from Hagarstown.--
The rebel lines extend to the river, and COW
,Il ba kaiu to la
entrenchine their position. Lees headquar
ters are at Hagarstown.
This morning there was sharp cavalry
skirmish on the Hagarstown road. We drove
the rebels across Antietam Creek, and thence
nine miles beyond where the position AT
Funkstown was discovered.
The Heraid's correspondent states that Lee
has only $4,000 men and $50 pieces of ar
tllery.
The Times Washington dispatch says our
troops occupy the town of Williamsport. and
hold the opposite bank of the river. The
rebel Maj. General jenkins, captured in the
cavalry fight at Funkstown. on the 9th, has
arrived at Fort McHenry.
FREDERICK, Md, IL.
There was brisk cannonading along ouI
lines this morning, but no general engage
ment has yet taken place. The enemy hal
been pushed out Of Hagarstown to Williams
port to Bokersville. and both armies are il
line of battle and engaged in throwing uE
entertainments. The rebels are considerably
worried at their hopless prospect of escaping
into Virginia. The report that they are com
pletely hemed in is considered reliable.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac
July IL.
To-day our right wing gradually pushed
forward on the Boonsboro and Hagarstown
turnpike and finally entered and occupied Ha-
, garstown which we hold tonight. The enc.
mys force made no determined resistance
The rebels fell back toward Williamsport and
reconnos lnce showed that they are throw
ing up entrenchmons within two miles OF
Hagarstown Elsewhere all has been quiet.
BALTIMoRE, July II,
A dispatch to the American dated Head
quarters, Saturday night says, the position OF
the two armies is essentially unchanged -
There has been no fighting to-day. The enc
my changed their picked line this morning.
They are still in the same position and in full
force. Our pickets are now close TO Funks-
town and all along the line in immediate prox
unity to the rebels. Gen. Meade has his
forces all in position, and everything seems
! randy IN rpcaivq nr lplivpr battle A hattie