Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08
MS0EALANhoUS DISPATCHES.


/ The Worlds Washington dispatch sayl
rebel desertcrs continue to come into Gen
/ Buffers lines. They report that the rebe
/ officers and men are demoralized. Lee had
sent two brigades Of cavalry and an infantr,
force to operate against Gen. Hunter.
The endurance Of the rebel troops is giving
way. Forced marches to defend different
points menaoed by our cavalry has broken
down and used up large number Of men,
Diseases Of various kinds prevail among
them to a fearful extent. 1t is estimated thai
Lee has between 40, 600 and $4,000 sick on
his hands. whom he fnds it impossible to re.
move beyond the scene of conflict, besides a
population of 100000 dependent upon him
for food.
Cons. Wilson and Kautz are expected to
do great damage around Lynchburg They
have not yet been heard from.
The Herald's 9th Army Corps dispatch ol
the 26.h says our loss in the rebel attack
sunday night did not exceed six wounded.
The rebel loss was severe, as theis skirmish
line marched right against our breastworks.
The Herald's 18Th Army Corps dispatch Of
the 26.h says an expedition under Capt. Hill
of the lat New York mounted Rifles, on the
south side Of the James, went to Surry Court
House, but met no rebels. Numbers Of citi-
izens begged to take the oath Of allegiance,
and all seemed utterly hopeless Of the rebel
lion
The Herald's Bermuda dispatch 1f the 25th
explains that our iron-clads draw twelve feet
Of water and the channel above Trert Reach
has only eleven feet Of water, hence they can
not approach. nearer Richmond,
HEADoUARTERs ARMY OF PoroMAc,
June 2S-5 A. NJ.
All quiet at the 'front.' Our left wing swung
round and took possession Of the Weldop
talroad about four miles from Petersburg
without opposition 1t is believed that the
enemy's lines have been somewhat contract
ed since Friday, and the opinion prevails that
a force has beea sent to meet and drive back
Hunter.
As an instance Of sharp practice between
pickets, man yesterday, desiring to stretch
himself, and not daring to stand up, put hi,
feet out past the works, when he was instant
ly struck by ball ia the ankle Many are
wounded daily while going from their pits
tor wate-.
The Sanitary Commission are busy issuing
fresh vegetables TO the troops, which are We.
ry gratefully received, and will prove Of great
benefit
June 2s,-12 II. Quite severe engage
ment took place on Saturday between our
cavalry aud force Of the enemy, consisting
otcsvalry and mounted infantry, at the Chick
abominy nyer.
The rebels had followed Gen. Sheridan
from White House, in expectation Of being
able to cut off part of his wagon train. 1t
was here they made their attack. Gen. Tor
belts division was detailed to protect the
wagon train, while Gen Gregg division was
placed in position to resist an attack on the
roads which the rebels were known to occu-
py.
At an early hour skirmishing commenced
and vas kept up until near noon, when the
rebel infantry which had been dismounted
made desperate charge on the lines. AL
though our men dismounted and fought gal
lantly for time, they were finally compelled
to retire, suffering considerably
II was at first thought our loss would be
over 500, but have been informed that il
will not reach one-fourth this number The
forces fell back to their supports near the
bridge and subsequently crossed with the en-
tire train without further loss. The rebels
made no effort to follow US up, and it was
thought that they had suffered severely, OF
they would have done so.
There are now about five thousand sick
and wounded at City Point, and they suffer
much from heat.