Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-22

sorip,ions Of the pass words, formulas, &c,
are published.
The Trbunes Washington dispatch says
The further pursuit Of the raiders is aband-
oned. They will probably reach Lynchbufg
with their plumber unless intercepted BY
Gen. Sheridan. Their train was one milo
long when they passed through Ashby's Gap.
Over 1000 horses. horses, cattle and mules,
besides sheep, were sent through the Gap be-
fore the retreat, also,a large number OF wound
ed. including ore Brig. General and several
Colonies.
The infantry consisted Of Early's corps Of
veterans and Breckenridge provisional corps,
about so pieces Of artillery, 1900 men and a
cavalry force Of from 1000 20 10 600. Gems.
Evans and Gordon were wounded at Monoc-
acy. The rebel officers admit loss OF over
l.lO0 killed and wounded, about 600 Of whom
are here.
La France. the rebel Paris organ, says !:
semmes is going to Germany His lst Ii.
has been recommended TO take his place on
the new pirate soon coming out
The Tines correspondent says Two
new frigates have been purchased by Prussis,
so il semmes successor gets new vessel,
it will have to be from England
LoUisvIILE, KY, July Z.
a rebel force variously estimated at from
5000 to Is 900, entered Kentucky, via Pound
Gap two days since and are now at Wattiu-
dale, Floyd county The military authorities
are preparing for them
Quite a number Of refugees from the East
earn section are en- route for Lexington and
Northerly parts Of Kentucky. Defensive ar
Judgements in this city are actively progress
ing
FoBrREss MoNBoE. July Is.
Tho Richmont Dispatch Of the 9Th con-
tains the following:
atlanta. Ga, June l2.--1he enemy is in
position on the north side of The Chattanoo-
chic river There is some firing between the
sharpshooters, with occasional artillery firing,
without damage A small force is reported
on the south aide Of the river. eight miles
above the railroad bridge They keep close
TO fort. The Governor arrived here last
evening and Is urging forward everything for
the defense Of Atl4uta, and calls 90 all men
between IL aud As toreport at Atlanta.
Another Atlanta dispatch OF the 18th
states that the Federas are massing on our
right near Roswell portion of ;he Yam
kee army is on the south side OF the Chat
tahoochie. Sherman's headquarters are near
Nining Station Skirmishing continues near
the railroad bridge.
! The Atlanta Coufederacy says: 1--WE shall
not attemp to luii our readers into fancifuI
security by declaring that Atlanta is no. in
imminent danger but hts capture cannot be
considered ioregone conclusion.' If Johns.
ton cannot bold the enemy in check along The
I Chattahooche be cannot anywhere below,
and the only temporary check will be the
capture of Atlanta to stay the invaders "a
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Federal commander will garrison Atlanta us
a base for future operations
The Richmond Dispatch gives the most
exaggerated accounts of the Marylsnd raid.
1t says nothing occurred yesterday in front of
Petersburg. Thirty prisoners, including a
Yankee Major, were captured Wednesday and
committed to Libby prison
LoU1svILLE, Ky. July IS.
Our military authorities have not been adj
vised of any rebel force having recently en-
tered Kentucky. They discredit all reports
Of an invasion of the state.
NEW York, July q.
Gold sold at 81 Sc and rose TO 81 So l. on
the receipt Of the President proclamation.
1t is said Ex-Secretary Chase will accom-
pNny his daughter, Mrs. Sprague, to Europe.
/ 1t is supposed that w. p. Wood, superin.
tendent of the Old Capitol prison, was cap
turcd by Gilmore's bighwaymen, as he was
on the captured train and has not been seen
since.
NEW York, July 10.
The Herald's James River correspondent
dating July 10th midnight says the rebels
shelled Fosters Headquarters at Sleepy Bot
tom for upwards of an hour. The range wa.
very accurate. The shells went through
Generals tent No lives were lost. They
also opened upon the gunboats aud pontoor
bridges. The gunboat Mendoza received
shot, killing two men and wounded four--
The Mendoza opened on the enemy and soor
riddled their battery.
Gen. Grant visited Gen Foster to-day
The enemy we're Smelling the place when tn,
interview took place
The Times Washington dispatch says -
Mr.. Lincoln in private conversation on Mon
day previous to the issue OF the new cal
for 500,0 600 men recognized all the element,
Of dissatisfaction which the measure was like.
ly to brig with it, and TO breed. but b,
stated most emphatcaly that tne men wer,
needed and must be had. Then should b,
fall in consequence, he would have at leas
the satisfaction Of going down with the color,
flying.
Nv " VI AZ " N0hAilkAhh AlH flAhNn utnltl
all reports that the rebele have been rein
forced and reached Maryland Only a few
bushwhackers are there, and they operate a
night.
The Richmond Wing of the 9Th has tn,
following
Headquarters, IAN. - A body of fedora
cavalry crossed the river last night opposite
New Run but we're driven back by Brig
Gen. Armstrong. All quiet elsewhere.
(Signed) JosEPH r. JOHNSTON.
The same paper says Gen. Sheridan Will
two bigades is moving towards Portsmouth
some think they are going towards Nortl
Carolina, and others, that they are bound 70
> Maryland.
LOUISVILLE, July Is.
The Journal is advised that a large rebe
force, said to be under Forrest, captured
stockede at Boonsboro on Saturday, and thet
moved on Huntsville, driving in our pickets
Our troops at Huntsville number 5000, an,
are strongly fortified Roinforcements hay,
! been sent to Huntsville. The rebel force h
said to be 5000 to 10000 strong.
CAIRo, July ls.
Memphis papers to the evening OF the 6tl
2 have been received.
, Gen. Washburn has issued an order an
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