Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-08
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The Capture of Van Buren,.

GEN. BLUNTS OFFICIAL REPORT.
HEADQUARTERS Amy of the Fl, ntier, Van
Buren,, AK, Dec mbcr IS. To Maj Gen. Cur
It's. Con: Tie stars and slIires now wave in
triumph over Van Buren,. On leaning that
Hin oman had Lrtn reinforced, and contempla-
ted making another attempt TO force his way TO
Missouri, determined TO attack him. Leuv.
ing nav transportation north of the mountains
| marched from Prniiie Grove at s O'Clock YES
terday morning upon Ills place, d>larce of
fifty miles. AT 10 O'Clock his mornrg, IN, adj
vance came uron TWO regiments of ebrl cavalry
at Diepl ing Springs, eight miles north ot the
river. Gushing upon them with three ,hous-
and cavalry and four mountain hoMitzeis, a
blisk running fight took place, which kept up
into the town, resulting III the capture of all
their transportation, tuity wagOis with six mule
teams camp and garrison cquipagc, one hun
died prisoners, large amount of ammunition,
four steamboats, and II ferry boat. The latte
was taken in att, tempting to cross the river with
rebel nools, and Was shellrd from the howilzer
When in the middle ofshe stream the boat Was
disabled and Lumber Of men killed. The re-
maindeI jumped overheard and swan to the
shore. Thee lulge steamers, hra,il, laden with
supplies, had got IN steam and attempted 10
escuI down the river, but were pursued hy cav
airy five miles and thought 10 b, the fire OF their
caIblnrs, and retu ned bHtk to the le,ee. The
enemy then brought their artillery 10 the OPP
poslle bank of Il Z river and commenced she'll
ing the town for the purpose ut driving out my
cavalry, but resulting IN no other damage than
The destruction nt some buildings. My artillery
coming up soon silrnted their batteries. Quite
number of the 'htmy have been Killed. Du-
ring the days operations The only casualties nn
our side ule five or six men slightly wounded.
Nv long range guns are huw Smelling the Re he
camp aci oss the liver five miles below this place.
II the enemy does not refine during the night,
sha endeaNur to cross IN, troops over the Iiver
in tie morning, aud offer them battle. Re-
specially, JAMES q. BLUNT,
Blisadicr General Commanding
Defeat and Flight of Morgan.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
LOUISVILLE, Jaruar, The guerrilla Nor
gan crossed the Cumberland river and cut of
Na>h,i lille and Gainesbrro' and appeared in from
ol Mumfuldsyille on the 57ih u!t. Col. Hob
son Of the 18th Kentucky, drove part OF hi
force, killing 8 AID capturing l6. Nj Ryan lheI
crossed Green river, above Mumfords,ille, amC
moved in the direction OF Elizaheihtown, burn
ing the bridges al Beaver creek ard Nolin. III,
alo destroyed the tressle work al Muldrow'
hill, and moved for Rolling Fork. Col. lIar
Ian, commanding the 10Th Kentucky. overlook
lin AT rolling Fork AZ d attacked him, KILN,
and wounding II number, and esptuIing cap
tain aud some pri,ates. The rebel Col. BAL
died of his wounds, us also did one Of our lieu
tenants of artillery
Morgan fled before Col. Harlan 10 Bartls
town. and from there attempted to escape he
tween Lebanon and Camp Bclle,ille. Col
Hoslins, of the 9Th Kentucky, who cnmman-
drd there, attacked lin this morning. and Ge
sides killed number, captured 81 of his men,
together with his caissons and ammunition
wagons. Morgan is flying precipi,utely. Gen
Reynolds marched from Glasgow Yesterday for
Grecnsburg, and may intercept him. Col. Hal,
sey, OF the 9th Kentucky cavalry, was kllel
Our casualties are not yet reported. Morgan
has laid dea,lI for Nlal he has done.
General Rnsecrans occupies MurfreeSboro.
(Signcd) j. I. BOYLE, Brig. General.
DISPATCH FROM GEN. RoSEcRANs.
HEADQUARTERS, Department of the Cumber
land, Jan. 9th. lSG3-To Mpjor Gen. Haileck
We have fought e OF the greatest battles d
the war, and are victorious. Our entire success,
WI Wv OiN'i u'''' NhN IlNNNIlNA w u Nul IllNi
at the right flank but we have nevertheless.
beaten the entmy after three days fight
They fie with great precipitation an Saluld day
night. The last at their tolumns of cavalry lief
this morning. Their loss has been very heavy
Gems Rains and Hanson are KILLED. Gems
ClatStcn, Adams and Breckinrid:e are badl,
wounded. W. 5. ROsECRANs,
Major General Commanding.
Dispatch from Gen. Grant-The Rebels say
Vicksburg has Fallen.
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss, January 4,--ro GvI
lIalleck; Dispatches from Grn, Sherman. ant
the naval commander, were received nj Helene
an the 3ls,. The gunboa,s we're engaging tn,
enrmy's batteries. Gen. Sherm II was nlanl
three miles from Wick bnrg. holly engage |
From rebel sources learn that the Grenada Ap
peal Of the 3lst. saws that the Yankees hn,,
got possession of Vickshurs. Since the late
raids, this department. except the IT., ops on The
river, have suh>i>led of the country. lhert
will he but little in northern Mississippi To sup
polt guerrillds IN a lew weeks more.
L. 5. GRANT,
Major. General Commanding.
ARRIVAL OF INTERCHANGEABLE CAPTURE
OF THE CITY CERTAIN.
Direct news from HE fleet at NrkShnrg Is
received up 10 Monday evening Of last wseA