Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-13


that there was 10 be a combined army and navy
attack at Charleston, Oh the lib inst.
The yellow fever was very prevalent at PEN
sacola when the CiTcasslan left.
NASHVILLE, Oct, H. About $50 re- ell pris-
oners captured at McMinnvie have arrived
here More expected tomorrow, All is quiet
at the front to-day Telegraphic and railroad
communication 10 uninterrupted.
A fight, il il re orted occurred yesterday at
Pennington. Miller's Federal brigade was en-
gagged and one regiment of mounted infantry
and the second Kentucky cavalry. The FEEDER
ais overlook Wheelers force Thursday night
near Pennington. The rebels lost heavily in
killed and wounded We captured 800 prison-
ers and battery. The Federal loss was 20
killed and $50 wounded.
No authentic reports Of fighting at Ohatta-
nooga have been received to-day IL is rumor-
ed on the streets that the rebels Attempted to
destroy the tunnel at Raco9n mountain, but
were driven of by the Federals altor destroying
part Of the track in the tunnel
NEW YORK, Oct. IL. Gen Meredith has
succeeded in efecung the release Of all the
chaplaina Of the Union army now held as pris-
onels OF war BY the rebels
As some fears have been produced for Gen.
Rosecrans' safety by the published statement
that no reiniorcements ha reached hun up to
the Stn inst, it may be said that the advice'
from Chattanooga are satisfactory ia this re-
spect He is not only stronger in the centre
but his tanks are now well protected by irest
! troops.
Ratnors again H. thick and fast regarding
retrograde movements Of Lees army and the ad
vance Of Meade's army OF the first nothing
definite s known, and of thu last nothing def
mite can be said
The Worifs Washington dispatch Gays 10
tclligence Of an authentic character did no
reach Was lngton till last night that the rebel
had abandoned the line Of the Rapdan, anC
retreated in southwark direction.
On the fact beng known at Gen. Meade
, headquarters. Yesterday morning, Gen. Bulord'
cavalry were sent across the Rlpldan and tounC
that the enemy evacuation Of the South ban
, had been completed.
On proceeding inland, they came upon a por
ton Of Stewart cavalry, evidently covering
the retreat of the rebel infantry Considerabl
Of sklrmish epsucd, but it did not result i
G our ascer aiming whether the enemy had falleI
r back on Gordonsyille, or whether it was a!
tempting some flank movement to get between
7 Gen Meade's army and Washington IN a SIM
! lar manner to St1newall JacksOn's movement
: on Gen Pope over the same ground.
The prevailing impression seems to be tina
, the rebels have gone to G0rdoDsyile or Rich
E mond where sufficient garrisons may be left
and the remainder OF Lees army sent to relniorc
Bragg and Beauregard. If on the contrary tn
en.my are attempting flank movement, it
only proper to add that our forces are prepare
. for them.
Col Porter, Commissary at Gen. Meade
headquarters came up to the City tonight, an
= reports that the rebel evacuation OF the line {
the Rapldau is most complete, and has been raj
, idly made.
The tribune has the following
D BRssnEAR CRY, Oct. Il, The greatest acii'
/ ity in military Affairs is plainly dsce7nibe. 70
may look for details Of important movements b
the next steamer.
The main body Of our forces are already er
= camped beyond the Atchaialaya river, while on
. advance to-day crossed the Bayou rcche. Ger
Franklin is at present in command oil the exp
. diuon His headquarters are Ut Camp Bislan(