Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-09-30

because separated State action has been sgit-
ated OF late in more quarters than one.
News from Charleston to the 18th says -
Firing on the city is continued. and deserters
report immense damage done. The rebei
commander refused to allow Gen. Foster 10
send supplies to our prisoners in Geor-
gis. Several rebel officers on Morris Island
have expressed a desire to take the oath Of
allegiance.
New YosK, Sept "a.
2P. NJ. Gold, SAIL 10.
"he steamer Emily B. Saunder, from New
Orleans the 18th, has arrived.
An arrival from up the river a. New Or
leans, gives doubtful rumot tha, Little
Rock had been captured.
large supply Of clothing. &C., had been
sent by flag Of truce, via Red River, TO the
Union prisoners.
Hereafter no persons will be arrested in
New Orleans without written accusation
ngsinst them.
wa,er in the Mississippi river was very
low.
CAIRO. Sept. ~.
Citizens from Charleston, Mo, state tha,
be - Missouri militia, fearing an attack
rom superior force OF Shelby's rebels, evac-
lated Bloomfield, and retreated in the diTec-
ION OIL w hi.e w ater river.
1t was reported al Charleston that the enc
~, several thousand strong, had overtaker
ae militia, and that fight was going on at
White Water river last night. Great excite
ient existed in Charleston, but it is not
'ougbt any CO nsiderable body Of rebels have
ecu In that vicinity.
CHATTANOOGA, Sept. %.
Gen. Sherman, by special arrangement
With Hood, has effected an exchange Of 1000
rsoner. OF 900 rebels II refused to be
! xchanged, and took the oath.
OF 100 picket men on duty. with flag Of
ruce at Rough aud Ready, 2l deserted. This
+, fair indication OF the demoralzed condi-
: ion Il Hoods army.
The truce between Sherman and Hood az
i'ired day, but is extended sev raj days to
! omplete the removal OF families.
New YoRK, Sept. IS,
Washington dispatch states that all the
Aptured rebel flags have been presented to
ne war department.
Gold opened at 81 IL. fell to S2.l0, and
iterwsrd rose to S2.ll IL
The Commercials Washington dispatch
avs Gen. Upton wound is in the thigh, and
will disable him several week. He says the
jut of the rebels exceeded the famous Bull
iun stampede
Most vigorous efor,s are made TO follow
up Gen. Sheridan's movement.
The Posts dispatch says it is not probable
l hat Early made q stand.
The Richmond Enquirer of Sept. II con-
tains telegram from Macon, Ga, dated IL.
which states that Gen. Sherman has sent an
informal request TO Gov. Brown, Vice Pres
Il. IL
to Atlanta, and converse with him on the
subject of peace.
The Richmond Dispatch of the goth has
a long editorial on the subject. 1t is very
bitter. but does not believe that the request
will be granted.
The Washington Republican Of yesterday
having stated that JEFF. Davis had sent a let
ter to Jacob Thompson at Niagara Falls, pro-
posing peace by the rebel army laying down
their arms and returning to their allegiance,
srd that the Union be preserved formerly,
all slaves that have been freed to remain 80
aud those that are net free to remain iu slave
~, says gentlemen sharing the confidence OF
the government have no iaith in the report
and assert it is Wall street speculation.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. %.
Col. Thompson of the lst Iowa cavalry,
who has just arrived from Little Rock, says
Il was understood that from 20 600 to sc, 900
-ebels under Price has crossed the Arkansas
liver between Little Rock and Fort Smith,
and all communication was cut of between
these points. Il was not known whether
Price would strike at Port Smith or march
iirectly for this state. Shelby expected to
cooperate with him and enter the state from
he southeast, while he pushed column into
he southwest A report from another source
ays Price already has force 1000 strong in
Barr County, Mo. A heavy federal force 10
at Bowensville, between Little
Rock and Duvalls Bluff Davidson's di-
siaion under Gen Dennis from Morganss had
already arrived.
WAR DEPARrMESr.
Washington Sept. 23.--S z. NJ.
To Hoj Gen Dir:
The following telegram, announcing snoth-
II victory Of Sheridan over EARLY, is just re-
eived
HARPER's FERRY, Sept. 2a.
lion. +. VI. Stanton:
Sheridan has agsin beaten the enemy at
fishers Hill, capturing l6 guns aud many
prisoners. THIS is in all probability the a.
lale of Gen. Early.
JOHN D. STEVENSON,
Brig. Gen.
The Surgeon General this morning report
d our wounded all cared for at Winchester
With adequate arrangement and supplies.
The number Of our wounded prior to the
'attle Of yesterday are estimated not to ex-
eed 200O
Signed 4. NJ. STANTON. Sec. War.
WAH DEP'T. WAsHINoros,
Sept. 2S, $50 p. N.
10 M1j. Gen Dir
Sheridan's victory proves to be signal and
complete. Nothing but the coming on Of
b. ht saved even the remnant Of Earlys ar
ny.
Gen. Stevonson's and Sheridan's despatch
IS to Gen. Grant give all the particulars re-
eived. .
Harper's Ferry, Sept, 2s.
Hon. Il. ~ Stanton t
The military telegraph is down. The st-
air is complete and verwheming.
JoHS ID. STEVENSON. Brig. Gen.
WAsHiSGroS. Sept 2S.
1t is a'certained that Early's chatter
d forces have abandoned the road to
'taunton, and are retreating in disorder to
leaving their road to Lyuchburg