Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-08-05
Details OF Gen. Grants
Grand Opening
One of the Principal Rebel Batteries
Blown to Pieces.

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stantly upon the explosion ninety-hye pieces
of ordnance opened simultaneously and under
cover Of this. the 9th corps advanced taking
possession of the works through the gap,
driving the enemy to the second lines which
crowns the hil-tops eastward Of the city.
The enemy's artillery played feebly. Our
shells fell far into Petersburg and heavy
clouds OF smoke were seen there, evidently
coming from burning buildings. After the
rebel lines were pierced they made hurried
movement to the left and suffered severely
from an enfading FIRE The rebels hold
their position cbs tinately.
The Heralds dispatch says The cxplo-
sion was TO have taken place at 3 a. IN but
WAS postponed until ten minutes to 5 o clock.
simultaneously with opening Of destruc-
tive re by the batteries the infantry rushed
with dealening cheers into the embankments
Of the enemy. and at six O'Clock our troops
had captured the first line Of enIenchments.
This moment we are pushing the enemy
steadily aud surely
The Worlds dispatch says: The movement
Of the 2d corps across the James river, was g
feint as they were brought back during the
darkness Of Friday night % their old post
ton. 1t is supposed that whole rebel reg
iment was buried in the mine Of the exploded
works Gen. Sheridan with a large force is
operating around the rebel right wing aud an
important result ia anticipated.
HAputsBURG, July 81.
When Gen. Avcull reached Chambers
burg. the flames had obtained such Roadway
tkatit was Impossible TO stay them. The ieb-
ella hurried over the ST. Thomas road towards
~ B f -
dering after them. he entering one side Of
McConncls burg, while the invaders left at
the other side. The Pennsylvania railroad
20 Chambersburg is in working order, and
several trains reached that locality during
the day.
A rumor WIS current at Chaubersburg
that large rebel force had made its appear
ance at Hagerstown this morning. There has
been no telegraphic communication with that
place since this forenoon.
The disposition Of the federal forces along
our borders is Of such character and its
numbers so strong as to leave no doubt of
their ample efficiency to control in an emer-
gency.
The Governors proclamation will be issued
tomorrow calling the Legislature together.
A rebel Major was killed and several pris-
oners captured by the citizens Of Chambers
burg.
1t is believed in official circles that the reb-
els after having been severely punished at
McConnelsburg, pushed towards Hancock
whore they effected a crossing This makes
it certain that there are TO rebels. at least Of
the columns that moved from Wiliiamsport,
last week now in he state.
Aug 1.-The Worlds Frederick (Md)
dispatch of the LIST, says No rebel infantry
force has yet crossed the Potomac. Three
regiments of cavalry, with five pieces of ar
tiIery, penetrated Pennsylvania as far as
Chambersburg, perhaps beyond Our caval-
ry, under Col. Lowell hold the passes al
South Mountain, also Boonsboro'. The reb.
els do not occupy Gettysburg, Fmmetshutg
nor Carlisle. The enemy has recrossed the
Patoma,, and no foce Of rebels are il
Maryland.
PItTsBuRG, Pa, July 81.
Intense excitement exists here, consequent
upon the news of rebel invasion Of Pennsyl
vania. A meeting of the citizens was held
to-day to take measures to defend the
city. Recruiting ia going on briskly.-
Sc utiug parties have been organized ant
are going out tonight Business will proba
bly, be suspended.
BALTIMORE, Aug. |.
Reports from Gettysburg and Emmetsburg
represent panic thele. The people are sen
ding off their stock and valuables, and ar,
hurrying along the pike in crowds, believing
that the rebels are approaching in large force
The mornings train from frederick cam
in as usual, bringing report that great ex
element prevails there on account OF Gen
Hunters order for the expulsion of South
ern sympathizers beyond the Fedral lines.
The train from Sandy Hook arrived thi
morning. No rebels were seen on the road.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, Aug. /.
Information has been received here iha
rebel cavalry force is proceeding in the di
rection of Bedford
Gen Cadwalader is here in command o
the deiences.
Capt Turnbull OF the Engineer corps, will
a surveying party, is now taking surveys
with a view to the defence Of the Susque
hanna river at various fords between this cit
and the Bay.
/ A dispatch to the Chicago Tribune says tn
copperheads. aided by gang Of guerrilla
from Missouri, have raised the standard of 70
4 bellion in the vicinity OF Pana, Woodiord Co.
( Ill. Two hundred Of these vllains are il
arms, and hold the village OF Irving, the sec
ond station west of Pana, on the Terre Haut
and Alton Railroad. II is yet unknown
whether their ultimate aim be to inaugural,
civil war ora system Of general robbery O
Union men. On Sunday morning a gang o
these rebel cut-throats robbed a citizen o
Pana Of 500, kidnapped six negroes in hi
employ and ran them off To St Louis Ex