Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
News of the War.

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in which ten of our men were killed and ten
wounded, the greater part of our company
were captured This accomplished the rebels
set FIRE to the bridge and leaving it TO its de-
struction left with their prisoners. The en-
ployes Of the railroad succeeded in staying
the FIRE and saved the bridge, with only
slight partial damage.
Gen. Averiil with his command, who had
been sent out from Martinsburg next morn
ing hy Gen. Kelly, overlook the rebels near
Springfield and severe engagement cnsued-
The rebels were driven through Springfield
and thence 10 and sJuth Of Burlington. Many
Of the rebels were killed and wounded, and
our captures are large. including the recovc-
~ of our own men taken at Patterson s
Greek, and many horses.
The intended raid ON New Greek has been
thwaried by Cen. Averills quick movement.
and the other ample arrangements made by
Gen. Kelly, and their unimpOrtant success Is
turned into a complete rout and GiscOmh-
ture
The Baltimore and Ohio Riilroad is now
entirely clear Of the enemy, and the full ope-
ration OF the line will be at once resumed.
The damage 10 the North Branch and
Patter-on's Greek bridges Is but tridIug-
The railroad VIII De in working order IN
few days.
A dispatch from Gallipolis states that tho
steamer Levi, which left that place for Char
lesion. West Va, was captured and burned
at Red House on the kanawha river
Brig Gen. Scammon and one Of his staff
were taken prisoners The rest Of the pass
engers and crew were released. The rebels
also burned the telegraph Office at Red House.
\ dispatch from Nashville, Feb. . says
Gen. Dodge reports that on the 25;h ul,.
our forces under Col. Phillips drove the reb-
els o. the south side Of the Tennessee River,
captured all his teams, consisting Of over 20
mule teams, 300 head OF cattle, 600 head Of
sheep, and ab1u; 100 head Of horses and
mules, and destroyed factOryand mill which
had largely supplied him.
From Ncwbern via Fortress Monroe, We
have the following dated February lst
Early this morning our OutpOsts at Batch
elders Creek were attacked by the enemy,
represented 10 be in force of about Is 900
strong, consisting Of HOke's entire division.
Ii being impracticable 10 make an adequate
defense, our force Tell back in good order,
destroying their camps, abandoning but few
stores, with the loss Of fifty to one hundred
men and one section Of light artillery. Our
forces are now so arranged that We are con-
fdent of successful resistance. Almost
simultaneously with this attack the enemy
advanced ON the south side of the Trent, with
what force it Is difficult to estimate, and were
handsomely repulsed. Communication with
MOrehead City continues, but the enemy are
near the railroad with the evident intention
Of cutting it. The commander OF Beaufort
is aware of the situation and will use every
effort to prevent any interruption with the
road
The section Of artillery supposed TO have
been captured is at Beach Creek and may BE-
preserved
.Twenty-one rebel prisoners from NeNbern,
recently captured in North Carolina by the
Ninth Vermont regiment, reached Fortress
Monroe on the 2d.
On the 26th Of Jan. Gen. Palmer sent an
expedition 70 capture 4 force Of rebel cayal-
~ in Jones and Onslow counties, Nc. They
succeeded in routing the enemy, captured >
men with their horses and equipments, des-
troyed from lO0. 900 to 200,OO0 pounds o.
pork. 80 bushels OF salt, 1000 pounds Ot
t,bacco. 81 barrels of beef, and also capturci
sever mules, horses, &c.
On the 9th Capt. Lane Cady Of the 10Th
Y. Y Battery, proceeded with his cjmminI
to Tyrell county. where they captured meu
who have been guilty Of series of rObjer-
ics. two confederate officers and 900 sheep.
\ large rebel fore, is at Kingston, proba-
bly anticipating an attack.
The Steamer D. E. Taylor was burned at
Cairo Friday morning. having caught fire in
the oil room.
She was owned in St. Louis, valued at SO,
900. and was partly insured The flames
communicated TO the towboat R. Z. Lee,
valued at 500, 900. and she was also totally
consumed. There was no insurance upon
her The Taylor had seven hundred tons Of
eommissary stores on board Tor Nashville,
and the loss TO the Government by her des-
tructiOn is about $4,000.
4 naval officer here has letter from Eu-
rope. stating that Mr.. Laird and the English
Government only differ as to the price Of the
arms, and that the latter can have them If
they give Laird his price.
The Inauguration Of the officers chosen by
the state Convention Of Arkansas, took place
on the 22l ult., in the Senate Chamber at
Little Rock After prayer the Governor ad-
dressed the Assembly. The ceremonies con-
cluded with the administration Of the oath
of Office to Governor Murphy, Lieut. Gov.
Bliss and the Secretary of State.
DISPATCHES to Mai. Gen Butler from New
bern, y. c., Feb. 2, at P. NJ. say;
"Thc post IN Newbern is attacked and tho
| rebels have the railroad between Newbern
and Morehead city, but may be forced 70 re-
tire 70 Fort Macon. As long as we can keep
tho river open we are well enough of. Tho
rebels captured BY surprise the gunboat Cn-
I derwriter and destroyed her"
A dispatch received from Newoern
dated Feb. 8. says, the enemy has retreated
on Kingston and Newbern is relieved.
Gunboat Flambeau from of Charleston
/ Feb. lst arrived at New York at O'Clock
Friday evening with fifty discharged sean1en.
Gen. Gilmore keeps up q slow but regular
firing on the city, averaging three shells
every FIVE minutes. The rebels have mount
ed five guns in Sumter, piled up sandoags
and cut ravines through the rubbish Oen.
| Gilmore keeps good surveillance over II
though its garrison is enabled 70 do but ut
tie The Navy is still quietly plcketins the
harbor. "
The attempt 10 raise the Weehawken VIII
probably prove failure
Charleston does not yet show many marks
| OF our fire.
The Richmond SentInel Of Feb. 2nd SAYS
Commissioner 0uld has lately visited City
Point, but found no one authorized to make
any arrangements with him as 10 prisoners
Two steamers have run the blockade into
Wilmington and Mobile Jan. 80.
A special despatch from Okalona, Miss,
says the 18th Mississippi regiment captured
quantity Of arms, ETC., which the Yankees
lett as they entered.
; CHaaLEsrox, Jan. 30.-The bombarinent
ON Sumter ceased ut dark last night. One
hundred and fifty shells were thrown, OF
which twenty-nine struck IL was renewed
this morning with an 50, 100, and 200
poundcr parrot, and a 10 inch columbiad
The Tag staff was shot down by the grape
and accurate FIRE. The men repeatedly took
the flag in face Of the enemy and waved their
hats in triumph after hoisting the flag.
, The bombardment has continued all day.
The fire was mostly directed sgalnst tho
, western wall. Three persons only have been
, wounded since the bombardment commenced