Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-28
LATEST NEWS.
New YosK, Jan. 20.

New YORK, Jan. 26.
A Morris Island letter of the 2lst says; ;
There was a big scare in the feet a few
nights since, caused by some rebel OBJ
structions floating out to sea, If our
iron-clads were nearer Charleston, nei-
ther .orpedoes nor sea horses would run
asai.-t item with impunity. The OBJ
structions in the channel between Sum-
ter and Moultrie are entirely gone, and
the opinion of naval officers is, that
there is no impeachment to our fleets
progress, except those extending from
James Island TO the battle-ground
OF their nature, it is impossible to
Judge, though probably not half so
formidable as imagined. A rebel iron
clad. probably the Chicora, was seen
yesterday, west of Fort Simkins No
less than three rebel iron-clads are seen
dxily.
The Heralds army correspondent of
the Potomac says -
Our pickets near Raccoon ford were
surprised few days since by sbont six
ty rebel cavalry who crossed the river
and had brief skirmish, but were after
wards repulsed and retired in confusion.
A considerable force of cavalry and
infantry was visible on the other side of
the Rapidan.
Deserters say Lees army Is widely
scattered, but do not believe any portion
of it is sent off. They are certain nc
tfUfS were sent from their immediate
command. They represent forage diff
cult to obtain, and horses reduced in
number and efficiency. Also that nc
supplies are received by Lees army in
advance of their actual necessity
Among the desertcrs are guards who
were assigned to watching the rebel
pickets.
A battalion of the Sixteenth New
York cavalry made reconnaissance to
Wolf Run Shoals and 0ccoquan, but dis
covered only five or six rebels where they
expected to meet a comparatively large
force.
The roads are very bad aud the muC
deep.
On Saturday the rebels in front o
Kilpatrick's cavalry undoubtedly had 6
fight among themselves. Heavy artille
~ and infantry firing was heard there
Gen. ingalls,, our Chief QuartermaSter
has joined the army of tho Potomac.
A correspondent of the Tribune says
Longstreet is to be recalled from Ten
nesSee and be placed at the head of ;
new army with base at Suffolk, and t
operate on the south side of James river
Kirby Smith is to succeed Longstreet il
East Tennessee. Another correspondent
reports the arrival of Jim Dennison, 9th
erwise Pemberton who for twenty year
has been the personal body servant o
JEFF. Davis. He says the letter is unre
served in urging the abandonment O
Virginia but Gen. Lee is peremptoril,
opposed thereto, and says all Firgini;
soldiers will lay down their arms if The
State be given up to Yankee despotism
Vice President Stephens has not ATTENDED
Congress this session, and has not visit
ed jeff Davis house or office for over q
year. Report says he has gone to Flu.
rope. The utmost distress prevails il
Richmond for food. Fresh beef is s.
per pound. Oysters are $25 per quart
Negroes are forbidden to go near Libby
prison, and he believes black soldier
are confined there. The lower two third
of Charleston is uninhabitable and il
ruins. He also reports that Lee a
the time Of Meades last advance, mad,
every preparation to fall back on Rich
mond with his thirty thousand troops.
Times Washington correspondence
Gen. CAN'T will issue an address to TIL,
people of Arkansas, urging them TO re
turn to their allegiance, and declaring
as slavery is dead, there is nothing lef
for the South to fight for.