Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-01

night and burned a smell railroad bridge, near
Shel-mound, thus severing Accommodation
between the right and left wings of the rebel
army. In view OF the impracticability Of the
common roads in this locality, this is an impor-
tant affair. lie recrossed in a ferry boat and
two barges, and brought them to this city.
STEVENSON, Ala, Aug. %. Gen. Wilder
crossed the Tennessee river last evening, and
burned the bridge near Shell mound, cutting OF
all communication between tho right and lett
wings of the rebel army. Lookout Mountain
contains some 5000 rebel deserters, waiting for
the arrival Of Gen. Rosecrans army. The ad'
auce Of Gen Rosecrans' army appeared in front
of Chattanooga on the 2lst, and opened tire on
that city
Gen. Joe Johnston is in command Of the reb-
els at Chattanooga.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 25. Some particulars OF
the explosion Of the steamer City Of Madison at
Vicksburg were received here last night
The steamer was being loaded with ammuni-
ton, and had received nearly her full load, when
negro carrying she'll on board, let it fall,
causing IN instant explosion.
The boat took fire and the fire communicated
to the ammunition on board, blowing the steam
er to pieces. Out Of the 100 men on board only
four are known to have escaped.
The City OF Madison was a large side-wheel
steamer, owned by Capt. j. s. Neal, of Msdi-
son, Indiana, She was worth about $40 900.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 26. Returns from LOG
counties in Kentucky give Bramlette 5O,692
majority
The Gazette has a special dispatch from Cal
70, which says it is reported that Gen. Pember-
ton died at Selma, Ala, last week.
Con- Grant and Staff, and Adj .-Gen. Thomas,
left Cairo on Monday night for Memphis.
Over 1000 bales OF Confederate States cotton,
10000 probably, have been captured near
Nstchez
Gen. Heron is on an expedition up the Red
river.
There are 5000 rebel troops at Monroe, 65
miles West Of Vicksburg, Gems Walker and
Heber in command
Gen Kirby Smith is in Texas, Gen. Joe
Johnston's forces are scattered in the Chunky
river country.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26. dispatch from Gen.
Fisk to Gen. Scofsld from Pilot Knob, says
that Woodson's cavalry made raid 10 Poca
hontas, Ark, and routed several bands Of guer-
rillas, capturing about 100 prisoners, and
among them the rebel Gen. jeff. Thompson,
and his staff
dispatch 10 the Democrat says Jim Lane
has returned to Lawrence The citizens with
Lane killed Al Of Quantrells men. Lane is
organizing force, which he says will go into
Missouri early in September. Martial law has
been published in Leavsnworth.
One hundred and eighty-three bodies have
been buried 10 Lawrence up to this morning,
and more have been found One hundred and
eghty-two buildings have been burned. Eighty
Eve widows and two hundred and forty-fye
orphans have been made by Quantrel's raid.
Several merchants have commenced rebuild
ing. All the towns in the State have sent
large sum Of money for the relief of the suffer.
ipg. Ono OF Quaatrel's spies has been hung
in Lawrence.
The chiefs Of the Delaware Saux and Fox In.
dams, have offered their services to Gen. Lane.
A report has just been received that the
buildings in Cass County, Mo- were fired, and
over 100 rebel sympathizors killed.
CAIRo. Aug. 20. Col. Wiaslow's command
arrived at Memphis on the Oath inst. from va
800 City, having come from Vicksburg.
Az the latter place they met Col. Phillips
force, which recently destroyed 50 much rail
road properly.
Col Window broughtin loo prisoners. Gen
Steele with the Arkansas regiment is progressing
fnsly. There has been no battle as yet, but
one is in prospect.
Chattanooga, Aug. g. The Yankees com
menced Smelling the city Of Chattanooga yes
tsrday, without giving notice of their intention
to do so. All 10 quiet to-day.
- A rebel paper contains the following
1--WE have a report that Jackson's cavalry
dashed into Yszoo City, Miss, about the 7th
inst, and killed about 200 of the garrison,
which consisted chiefly Of negro troops. 1t
is also stated that several hundred blacks were
captured. Ha.