The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-16


ming claims that Gen. Meade had decided to fall
back near Washington, and succeeded in de-
ceiying Gen Lee, by means of feints, till he was
encamped where, if Lee attacked him, he was
sure to be beaten, and up to yesterday Gen.
Meade had handsomely tbrashed Lee in all his
atte pts to drive him, and was in position to
do it again.
LATER.
WAsuIEGToN, Oct. l5-8 P. NJ. The Star OF
this evening says, up to 230 this afternoon no
information indicating that the TWO armies had
renewed the battle of yesterday had been re-
ceved.
The fight Of yesterday resulted in a complete
Union success, aud was commenced by the enc
ny. BY II a. NJ. we had taken their advanced
battery and 100 prisoners From the manner
IN which Lee withdrew his attacking forces, it
was evident he did not anticipate the reception
he received
WAsHINGroN, Oct IS The falling back of our
foroes from Rappahannock station to Bristow
and Catotts, is represented as a magnificent
spectacle. They marched by four parallel lines
Every movement was conducted with remarka-
bic regularly
Ia the recent conflict between Pleasanton'S
and Stuarts forces, in which the latter was en-
deavoring to effect flank movement on our left,
the c0ors OF both these generals, at one time,
We're not over fifty yards distant from each 9th.
er, and while there were charges OF cayriry on
the lefC and front, hand.to-hand encounters tel.
lowed Our cavalry were in splendid condition,
and exhibited the greatest gallantry
A few particulars Of the engagement yester
day in the neg hborhood of Catett's and Bris-
tow S Stations have been received, 1t appears
that the rebels in the morning attacked the ID
! "a h., a.,
cavalry division of Gen. Gregg. TIE I'd corps
! ling the enemy to fall back with heavy loss our
own troops also suffering largely. The Federal
cavalry in like maLner fought with great des-
peratiua leaving many killed and wounded on
the field.
A considerable number of prisoners fell into
our hands, and battery of six guns. Gen.
Skies, with the 9th army corps, ably supported
the 2nd.
AT 6 o'clock in the evening Gen. Lee made a
desperate attempt to flank Meade by way of
Chantiily, and endeayored to get into his rear
via. Fairfax Court House. lie did not succeed
in this, as Meade anticipated the rebels by fall
ing back to the coveted spot, thus efeetualIy
checking movement which would have en-
dangered the Army of the Potomac. 80 well as
the Capital.
During last night Gen Me de order one of
his supply trains further back ia his rear, when
it was attacked by small force of rebels. The
teamsters rallied to defend IT., and succeeded in
driving away the enemy, who escaped with only
two out Of large number of wagons.
1t Is not believed there has been any fighting
OF Importance to-day. Artillery firing was heard
, this A, NJ. but was not of long continuance
Maj Gen Sickles with his staff left here this
Iait for hn fro l., 81
engagement he will take command of his own
corps.
Our casualties were small. The prisoners
were mostly North Carolinians A consdera-
f bic number of rebel dead and wounded fell into
our hands. The latter are not included in tn,
foregoing aggregate of prisoners
The enemy were held III check at every point
: The force which attacked Gen. Warren were
| portions Of Ger. Hills command
New YORK. Oct Is A spocia dispatch from
, Knoxville The l2rh, has the following important
t information
Military matters bid fair to become interest
ing. BIagg's advance is reported as crossing
{ the Hlwassee III considerable force Our cavai-
~ have ldlien back from Calhoun to the Sweet
Water, and the rebels entered hens this morn
Ing. Something dec sive is expected.
Ia our advanced bkirnlsh yesterday with Jones,
near the ezDo, the rebels fell back to Carter,
on the NOtdmlng river, where they are in
trenched. The situation We cannot give. but it
is confidently believed that the rebels will not
again be permitted to escape. Their original
number, 5000, las been increased by reinforce
T. ment TO about 5000
t AsHlNGToN, Oct. 10 From what can be
t asceFtalned Of the real state of affairs at
Charleston, the rebels have effectualy closed the
channels to the city to our fleet, reservipg pas
K sage to their own craft, after the manner of a
d canal with safety lock against an enemy.
f Inc distractions may be Of such nature as
not to be removed by an appliance of our own,
, OF OF 100 formidable nature to justifya hazard
c Gus attempt by our iron-cIads to penetrate fur
y Their into the harbor
Under tn Sc circumstances the best engineer
> ing ana SKIN becomes necessary to make thor
e ouShy successful demonstration upon Charles
= ton. Such result cannot be considered Doubt
Jul, but time Is required for the consummation
OF their plans
5 NEW YORK, Oct. Is. A special dispatch to
the i""eS, dated Stevenson Ala. to-day, SAYS the
! situation continues interesting. Heavy rams
J have raised the Tennessee river.
Inc rebel Gen. Wheeler recrossed the Tennes-
see at Muscle Shoals, closely pursued by our
troops. lie was driven from huntsville bv n
br gade Of our cavalry
Refugees reuort that Rraro 10 ,oor;a. - i