Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-29

railroad.
WASHINGTON, Sept %. Several days ago
officers Cole and Mears, of the local loyal caval-
ry, crossed Harrison Island to Leesburg and
captured IA of Whites rebel partizans in tue
vicinity.
Nav YORK, Sept 49, The Worlds dispatch
says Gen. Halleck has ordered the Army Of the
Potomac to move forward. The situation on
on either side. The enemy is reported fOrtify-
ing the approaches to Orange Court House and
Gordonsville. Lees whole army is now COM
posed of A. p. and D. II. Hills corps.
New YORK, Sept. %. The Posts Washing
ton letter says Meade's army is probably NOV
ing upon Gordonsville, and il would surprise no
one here if a battle we're to be fought between
him and Lee before Sunday The latter g
strength cannot be over 10000.
WASHINGTON, Sept %. Maj. Gen. Meade
was here for an hour or two this A. M, in con-
sultation with the President, Secretary Of War
and Gen. Halleck, and then promptly returned
to the 'front.'
According to accounts from the army Of the
Potomac received tonight, a considerable por-
ton OF cur troops had reached the south side of
the Rapidan.
New YORK, Sept. "a. The 7ribune's special
dispatch from the Army of Potomac ssys, during
Monday and Tuesday the advance of General
Meade sarmy has been going forward on about
the same line pursued by Gen. Pope last year.
Our cavalry occupied Madison Court House on
Monday night, after driving the enemy out, cap
turing nine and killing one. All the women Of
that place took to the bush, but returned after
learning that they were not to be butchered
The village is almost deserted by the men,
only few grey beard, remaining. Three rebel
soldiers were found in the Jail They confirmed
the report that Longstreet had gone to Georgia
but say he will be back in time for any fight
with Meade Nearly all the men in Cul pepper
are under arrest, and guards arc placed around
the houses of leading seceshers. Several prom
ncnt men, loudly protesting loyalty have been
found communicating with the enemy. A lit
tie severe dsoiplin. is demanded.
On Wednesday heavy cavalry reconnois-
sance was in progress, and it was expected
wonld discover the position and strength Of the
rebel forces. 1t is supposed that their chief
strength IS in Gordousvllle. They have only
cavalry north Of the Rspdan.
News of Wednesday night from Washington,
says that portion OF Meade's army is already
across the Rapidan.
The Times special dispatch says Meados cav
airy aud part of his infantry are south of the
Rapldan, and our cavalry have penetrated to
Orange Court House without meeting any
signs of a rebel force If the rebels have re-
tired upon Gordonsyille, there must be either
battle there soon, or the retreat Of one of
the confronting armies.
WARRINGTON, Sept. "a. A letter from the
Army Of the Potomac, to-day says Gen Buford,
with portion of his division, drove the rebel
pickets on Tuesday through Madison Court
House. Three miles beyond, he met a strong
force OF the enemy's cavalry, aud after spirit
ed fight be forced them TO retreat and drove
them across the Rapidan at a point where the
Gordonsyille pike reaches the river. Our cssu.
alties were one killed and about twenty wound
cd. We took thrty-fye prisoners,
On Tuesday body of rebel cavalry crossed
into Upper Maryland, and had not gone far be-
ore they were met by portion of Scott's nine
hundred and some infantry. A fight ensued
and some "a rebels were killed and wounded,
The guerrilla chief Kncheloe and Is of his
men were recently captured on the southern
side of the Potomac, and sent to the old CAPT
tai prison.
NEw YORK, Sept. 25. The Ttibuns's Army
of the Potomac dispatch of yesterday says, up
to the evening of the 22d Gen. Fitzpatrick had
occupied Madison Court House, after having
driven the advance pickets Of the enemy three
miles, capturing nine and killing one. The
charge through the streets Of Madison was bril-
liant and hing. After having driven the
enemy from every road leading FROM Madison
Court House 10 the direction of the Rapidsn,
for two miles, Fitzpatrick posted his guards and
rested his command.
From the prisoners it was ascertained that two
brigades Of rebel cavalry were this side of the
Rspdan. Gen. Buford disposed his forces 50
as to surround the enemy, and captured nine
without severe engagem mt To accomplish
this he sent Fitzpatrick to the right of the Cor
louisville road, Gen. Devens to the left, and
the lst Brigade, Col Chapman, down the Cor.
louisville road, to make the attack in front and
centre. Gen. Fitzpatrick reached the river with
out meeting the enemy, but in order to find him
sent some Of his men across, but few OF whom
returned, and probably will not until exchanged
as prisoners of war.
With the main portion Of his division be moved
down the north bank Of the Rapidan until hear
ing rapid firing on the Gordonsvie road when
he galloped to the aid Of Col. Chapman, who
seemed to DO holly engaged.
Col Chapman, whose command consisted of
the 9Th Illinois, Sd Indiana, and 9Th New York
moved down the Gordonsville road, and when
within four miles Of the Rapidan, suddenly came
in contact with the old brigsdes Of Gems. Jones
and Hampton,
Col. CHAPMAN, on discovering that the brig.
AIDES outnumbered him by only one brigade, de-
termined to risk an engagement trusting to
Gen. Buford to come TO his aid.
series Of brilliant charges were then made,
which lasted from two o'clock I'LL sunset. COL |
Chapman whipped these old rebel brigades, Kill.
ling between forty and fifty, and capturing sew.
enty-6ve prisoners, among them several captains |
and sent the res, flying to the south bank of the
Rapdan
Gen. Fitzpatrick, too came up in the rear Of |
this flying force, and is said to have captured |
about so men before they reached the river.
On the left, Gen. Dcvens was equally sue.
cessfu. He met the old brigade Of Gen. Lee,
fought them, and for two hours killed and |
wounded between thirty and forty, and brought
away sixty prisoners. 10 all these several fights,
our own loss in killed and wounded was COM
psrativoly insignificant.
Tho object for which this reconnaissance was
made having been successfully accomplished,
Gen. Buford returned his command to the place
of his departure. The point where Gen. Deyeps
engaged the enemy was near Burnetts ford on
The Rspiian.
Besides capturing over one hundred and fifty
prisoners, Gen. Buiord dcstroyed a large amour,
If property valuable to the rebel army, and
brought away with him n lot oT army wasops |