Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-08-05


spondent writing on the 27th, states that the
heavy firing on the Goth was caused by a reb.
ell attack on Foster, which was successfully
repulsed at all points. Gen. Foster still
holds his important position. II would re-
quire the whole Of Lees army to dislodge
| him
Gen. Sheridan crossed the Appomattox and
Jamss rivers yesterday. to developo the en-
emy's force in front Of Gen. Fosters position
The rebel papers claim a victory at Atlanta.
Hood has sent an official dispatch stating
that he won victory, capturing many prs-
oners, cannon, colors, &c.
The rebel Gen. Walker was killed, and
three other rebel Generals wounded.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch Of the
2Sih says: Dispatches received this evening
from Gen. Sherman's army state that there
has been no material change. Atlanta is
within the grasp Of Gen. Sherman and could
be occupied at any moment, but the capture
or destruction Of the rebel army is what he is
contending for. The rebel loss since our army
has crossed the Chsttahoochio is estimated at
$4,000. Gen. Stoneman is soon expected
back from his raid.
WAsHIsaToN, July 20.
Official dispatches from Gen. sherman's
army state that he is steadily drawing his
lines closer around Atlanta. lie has as yet
received no tidiugs Of the cavalry force sent
out to cut the Macon and Columbus railroad.
which is the only means of escape for the reb-
ell army from Atlanta.
BERMUDA HuvDRED, July 27,
Via FoRrREss MoNRoE. July 2s.
Important movements are in progress from
this point. This morning while our troops
were caossing the James river on two pom
toon bridges rebel force came down, and
before they had time to organize, attacked
our men. a spirited engagement took place
when the rebels we're driven back to their en-
trenchments
Our force continuing to arrive soon organ
zed and attacked the rebels, driving them
and capturing four guns aud many prisoners.
The guns were marked captured from the
Yankees a. Dtury's Bluff" The rebels were
finally driven from their position into the
woods and far beyond them, where skirmish
continued when our informant left. The gun
boats we're on hand and rendered valuable
assistance.
ARMY OF THE PoroNAc, July 2S.
The arrival of some troops in the vicinity
Of Bermuda Hundred a day or two ago, at
tracted the attention of the enemy and caused
them to believe that an advance on Rich
mond, by way Of Malvern Hill, was intend
ed
force Of two rebel divisions was imme-
diately withdrawn from Petersburg and sent
down to check the movement. To counteract
this the "a corps was detached and sent
across the james river, and at half-past six
yesterday morning our advance met the reb-
ell sairmishers in an open field opposite Jones'
Neck, with battery in position at the edge
Of the woods on the farther side Of the field.
A long line Of skirmishers was thrown out,
who soon drove the rebels to their breast
work, where they we're kept hotly engaged,
while brigade of the lst division moved a.
round on the LETT of the enemy's line, and
getting on their flank charged and drove them
from their guns into the woods, capturing
fifty CT sixty prisoner, four guns and a guam
tity of small arms.
The enemy fell back on reinforcements,
who occupied strong works, built there two
years ago Our troops followed, taking up
a position in their front and flank. and before
this reaches you the entire force may be cap
tured or routed.
The guns taken were four 24-pounder Par-
rotts, marked May 30. near Richmond"
and are the same captured from the 18th corps
at Drury's Bluff last May. Our loss was
only half dozen wouuded-none seriously
Gen. Grant rode to the front in the after
noon in company with Gen. Hancock and
viewed the position occupied by the enemy.
He seemed we'll pleased with the mornings
work.
Gen. Fosters command had lively time
with the enemy yesterday at this place. but
his force being weak fell back half mile to
a stronger position. which be held until the
arrival of the I'd corps He lost forty or hl
ty wounded during the day.
An attack on Warren's front was expected
yesterday, but was not made. Picket and ar
tillery firing was INDUCED in to the usual ex-
tent, and was sharper than usual in front Of
the 18th corps.
New York, July 80.
The Posts Washington dispatch says Gen.
Grant has secured very important aud
strategic position. above Bermuda Hundred
gaining command Of a new base of supplies,
only ten miles from Richmond. as the result
OF Wednesdays engagement.
PHILADELPHIA, July 30.
The Bulletin has the following dispatch
from Lancaster;
Official reports state that the rebels are
crossing the river az W llllaUbpoTl, Mus, hnu
that the telegraph operators at Hagerstown
have left.
WAsHINeToN, July 20.
A dispatch received here states that Hood
made efforts to renew the assault upon Gen.
Sherman's lines since the battle of Frday.-
They were, however, feeble efforts, which
were easily and promptly repelled with a loss
to Sherman Of only about 100 men.
Private advices from General Shermsn's
headquarters announce the assignment Of Gen.
Howard TO the command of the Army and
Department of Tennessee, the position made
vacant by the death of Gen. Mcpherson. Gen
HowArd's chief of staff will be Lieut.. Col.
Warren. formerly Of the 18th Ohio.
There is rumor here that one of the rebel
rams has sunk one of our gunboats, and that
the rams contemplate an excursion to City
Poiat Two monitors have gone up the
James river.
Gen. Averill is on duty at Hagers,own.
large number of citizens from Fairfax
and Prince William counties have come into
Alexandra during the past few days. They
represent great distress in portions Of those
counties for want of food.
WAsHtNGToN, July 2e
An order has Just been issued from the
Ad;,tant Gnpatals ofbca afatfno that IN ana