Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-29

the death ~ their brave comtuanuer bhNiNk
been communicated to them jus, before going
into battle.
The terrible struggle ended by fepulsing
the enemy at every point e the line.
IL was arranged that on Saturday the dead
of both armies should be buried end the
wounded removed under a flag Of truce.
The Evening Republican snys that Secre-
tary Fessenden has decided to issue propo-
sails. directly to the people, for new seven
thirty loan, not to exceed two hundred mil
lion--,he sum to which he is limited by act
Of Congress.
A Washington dispatch saturday evening
says the scare along the upper Potomac arose
from the movements of our own troops re-
turning from the pursuit Of Euly's retreat
ing column, who we're mistaken by the exct-
ed residents for rebel troops again advancing
iuto Maryland. The scare is over. and the
fugitives are returning to their homes.
NASHVILLE, July "a.
The rebel papers acknowledge the success
Of Gen. Rosseau. He has made the most
brilliant raid Of the war. lie captured Mont
gomery, Ala, and on the 24th had reached
Marietta, Ala, on his return to Nashville
His loss was very small-only II killed,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. July %.
Gen. Gauards expedition has been sue
oessful in destroying the bridge at Coying-
ton, 40 miles east Of Atlanta The public
storsat Covngtou and Coneyer we're de-
stroyed with 10000 bales Of cotton, a louo-
motive aud tialn Of cars. Two hundred prIs-
oners and u number Of horses we're captured
Our army is in good condition and the situa
ton Is favorable,
Official news from the front Of Atlanta is
meegre. bot no reverse4 are reported Gen.
Sherman still maintains his position aud il
advancing.
NEW YORK July 26.
The Tribuue's Washington dispatch says I:
The rebels destroyed immense depots OF pro-
Visions in Atlanta, and II is believed they are
r,tteatiug by the Macon road.
Gen. Rossesu's expedition was great sue
cess. Il destroyed all The bridges down
towards Montgomery Ala, and At the latter
point they di'etged and destroyed the raii-
road at dlhercat points Ton ~ miles 20, th
Another column under Gafrard destroyed the
railroad between Decatur aod Covinstuu.
Both columns had srryed safely at Marietta.
Official reports Of The rebel loss since Hood
took command place it at - 900 and Sher-
nsus at only $500 ltis believed that Gen
Hoods Amy can be Of but itle benefit o
the caniederacy, even should ia remains geI
away, when 1t lie hoped that Ger. Rousseau =
work will prevent.
TIE rmJ OF the Potomac correspondents
Of the morning papers s,ate that there are re-
peated renewals OF artillery flung at different
pUiats along the line.
The army is much elated over the news
from Sherman.
he rebe Doctor Bryant has been arrested
as hostage for Lieuteuant lately captured
at his house. The rebel Gen. Lee was wound
ed in the scalp the Sth inst. bat has re-
covered.
a large force has been sent from Peters
burg to Richmond, probably To reinforce the
iaiders.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says !;
Officers Of the pursuing cayaly report that
the rebel invaders have lost great deal T
live stock IN their forced retreat The roads
are lined with dead cows, hogs, sheep, &c,
supposed TO have dropped from exhaustion.
Gold, 81 5s a 81 SO
PHILADELPHIA. July 26.
The Bulletins Washington di.pstch says ::
Gen. Crook met the enemy Sunday at Wn-
chester, was repulsed and driven back to
Wllliamsport via Msrtinsburg. Gen. Crook
had not his old command with him, Gen.
Hunter for some cause having given him COM
mand of the militia.
Dispatches from the Baltimore American
state that Gen. Averil has fallen hack to
Harpers Ferry.
A dispatch from Martinsburg says; There
are no signs Of the rebels advancing further
than Martinsburg.
CAIRo, H., July %.
The steamer James White from New Or.
leans, 18Th has arrived She reports the
steamer Runyon from Natchtz struck a snag
and sank IN five minutes off Gnffths Landing,
I Is miles below Greenyille on the 2l.t. most
Of the rescued were brought here. She had
about 600 persona on board. ncuding 40 Vt
the ION Missouri cavalry, 80 refugees. iu--
! Laughed soldiers, and large number Of cabin
passengers. Fifty lives were lost. one half Of
the cavalry force and the reminder refugees
and two cabin passengers
I Some twenty were rescued by glrboat and
others SWAN ashore. One hundred mules,
fifty horses, wagons and camp ,qlipage were
,Otal loss.
FORTRESS MoNsoE, July "a.
1t is reported that scout If rebel cavslry
came iatu Hampton last night, Tightening
the negroes, &c, when they retited doing
| little damage.
BALTIMORE, July 26.
The American has the following:
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