Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-23

= need be entertained # their making another
raid soon.
GEORGE Crook,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
w, S. ROSECRANS, Maj Gen.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 49,
Yesterday Whites and Mosby's gucrrllas,
numbering 1000 men, came down from Aide
and succeeded in getting between the deiences
and Washington. One gang came down
within mile Of Chain Bridge and fred into
the rife pits of one of the forts. Several Of.
fcers were captured, together with six men
and number OF wagons.
Our cavalry was sent in pursuit and over
taking them brisk fight ensued, in which
the rebels we're defeated and driven tn
loss. Our cavalry find that Of the enemy
in every direction between their main body,
has been effectively concealed.
The Tribune editorally makes the follow
ing announcement We understand upon
authority from washiugton which we deem
Trustworthy, that Gen Rosecrans Is about to
be removed from the command Of the army
Of the Cumberland. His successor is not
yet publicly named.
WASHINGTON. Oct. %,
The government has ufiicirl adyices from
Gen. Burnside that his marches and victories
in East Tennessee and southern Virginia are
emneutly satisfactory, and that 10 almost
every case the rebels have been whipped and
routed.
/ General Burnside declares that there is not
a more loyal people living than are found in
/ East Tennessee.
/ There is probably no truth in the rumors
that Gen. Meade is in hot pursuit OF the reb-
els, or that they have reireated beyond the
/ Rapidan.
An amended Circular has been sent out
\ from the Provost Marshal General office, from
which it appears that every recruit who is
veteran volunteer, is to receive bouuty and
premium amounting to S402, and to all new
recruits not veterans, $500 These are for
the old or anizatons. The objec. is TO en-
courage volunteering, as those who are draft
ed receive only 500 bounty Men enlisting
under this order will be permitted TO select
their regiments. which, however must be one
of the old regiments in the field
There seems to be Il well founded belief
that if any change shall be made, Gen. Grant
will be the successor of Gen. Rosecrans.
NV York, Oct. 20.
The Times Washington dispatch says
gentleman from the front yesterday p. NJ,
states that Lee was in line of battle on the
old Bull Run field on Saturday, and on sun
day he had gone. Gen. Sickles who has also
arrived this afternoon confirms this intelli-
gence.
The Tribune's army correspondent of the
9th says we had another sharp artillery duel
yesterday between a heavy body Of rebel cav
airy and Gen. Merritts brigade Of Buford's
, cavalry. Gen. Meal lie ordered reconnoi-
annra for tho t,,rnnsa of a IL - 80.
4 bouts of the rebel infantry lines, and as our
forces were advancing on the road towards
: Warren.on, about four miles beyond Manas-
sas Junction, they suddenly came upon line
of rebel pieke,s who retreated, until conceal
ed battery opened heavy fire upon our men,
which compelled retreat.
Four pieces Of Battery G, % Regulars.
;, were soon brought into position and very
q spirited artillery fire was kept up, with Wig
d orous diminishing for about three hours. As
u we were greatly outnumbered, our forces fell
j back and encamped for the night, expecting 10
: push the reconnaissance further this morn.
IS ing, but as only few guns have been heard
IS up to o'clock =, NJ. to-day, it is presumed
L the rebels anticipated by few hours ouI
IS change of base.
s. The Tribune has The following special dis.
y patch;
= Chattanooga, Oct, II - Complete returns
c from the infantry engaged in the late battles,
a have been received at headquarters. and give
3 the total loss Of four corps at 955 officers
Il and 1881 men. The losses of the cavalry
&c which are not reported will bring up the
I grand aggregate to just about 10000. O
J. 1855 missing ? 500 were wounded Thirty,
&c six pieces OF artillery were lost and few
y wagons.
e Southern papers of the 9th inst. are receiv-
), ed. They insist that their whole loss will
not exceed 10000, but partial returns pub.
ished by them indicate that it is greater
d Hindman's division lost 2,l0O out Of I, 4OC
e men. The tone of their editorials continues
It very dependent over the failure of Bragg to
h take Chattanooga.
!, The foil wing was to-day received at the
e headquarters of the army
N Ciak'burg Oct. l7--Gen. Sullivan reports
! that his cavalry scout from Martinsburgb
yesterday encountered detachment Of Gil.
" more rebel cavalry and captured the whole
Y force SO in number with horses and equip.
!. ments
n (Signed) b, +, KELLY, Brig. Gen.
CLARKsBURG, Va, Oct. IA.
A rebel force estimated at 1000, under com.
manu- ~ NOis JdcheOn, attacked our outpost
4 at Bulltown, Braxton county. yestefds,
l. morning at o'clock and after severe fghl
re lasting until o'clock, T. NJ, were repulseC
x With heavy loss, and are now retresting pur
e. sued by our cavelry.
d, Our force numbered about 400 men. com
manded by Capt. Mattingy of the 9th Va
le regiment who regret to learn is dangerous
le ly If not mortally wounded. Our other casu
Re allies are however but triang as our mer
is fought under cover Of breastworks
(signed) r. +. KELLY, Brig. Gen.
y CLARKsBuRe, Va, Oct. is.
re The rebels under Jackson fell back las
g. evening to Salt Lick 1--WE miles from Bull
town. Maj Harris, 5th Virginia cavalry
E. and Capt Harrison Of the 9th Virginia infant
= ~, routed them from three this morning. -
i They fell back towards Sutton The rebe
loss is greater than first reported. They &C
a. knowledge 60 wounded and killed. W,
have found 10 of their dead.