Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-07
WAR DEPARTMENT. WAsH1SeToN, /
Sept. 30--9.l0 p. NJ,


capturing a number OF prisoners. He imme-
distely proposed to follow up his success
Gen. Meade moved from his left this morn
ing and carried the enemys line near Poplar
Grove Church.
A later dispatch, dated this evening at
O'Clock, Just received. states that Gen. But
Ter at 8 p. m. reported that the enemy had
Just made an assault in three columns on his
line near Chapin's Farm and had been re-
pulsed.
No report had been received from General
Meade since be carried the enemy's line near
Poplar Grove Church.
No intelligence Of Sheridans operations
has been received since Sunday night
oept through the Richmond papers, and the
latest report from that source that has reach
ed the department, was the advance Of his
cavalry to stanton. heretofore MENTIONED
Petersburg papers Of to-day mention rumor
which they say is not confirmed, that one
brigade Of Sneridan's cavalry was ambushed
at Swift Run Creek.
Dispatches from Newberu received this
evening state that the yellow fever is extern
sively prevailing at that place but is not very
fatal among the troops. They are encamped
outside the town.
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman dated half
past eight o'clock last night, states that he
has made an actual exchange OF two thou
sand Of his own army and has made an ar
rangement with Hood to send to other pri
soners a supply Of clothing, soap, combs, &c.
+. NJ. STANTON, Seoy of War.
HKADoUARTERs ARMY OF PoroMAo,
Sept. rs Evening.
Five deserters came in last night in front
Of Col. Russells brigade of the oh corps,
giving themselves up to the colored pickets
On the line. They were conscripte and though
they had served out their time, could not OBJ
tain their discharge. As soon as they found
they would not be forced into our ranks they
deserted. They are now on their way North.
Toe rebels seem to have got over the anti
psthy TO colored soldiers. The rebels now
remain quiet on that part OF our lines occu-
pied by colored troops When deserters
come in. many of them Virginians, they are
Awsys willing to accept food from whatsoever
hands it may come, and they can often be
seen sitting eating with negroes.
It, Amet of Ames battery was killed on
Monday by rebel sharpshooter. A good
deal Of firing has been INDUCED in both sides
to-day along the centre and right. but without
any important result
NEW YORK, Sept %.
The Commercials Washington special says
it is aseertained that Rosseau has routed For
rests forces completely, driving him nine
miles. The government feels no apprehen-
soua concerning Sherman's communications
Renforcements are constantly going to Gen.
Sheridan Admiral Farragut will, it is said,
soon engage in very important naval ezpedi-
tiors.
Gen. Banks is succeeded in New Orleans
by Gen. Hurlbut. Gen. Candy has ordered
the seizure Of all products, cotton, &C., COM
ing into our lines from rebel territory.
The Charleston Is. CO. Courier of the 23d,
on the authority of a correspondent, says an
agreement has been effected between the reb-
ell govssoment and a commissioner represent
ing certain European population, by which
80 600 soldiers will be added to the rebel ar
mics. The consideration is grant Of lands,
but where these lands are located is much in
doubt. The correspondent intimates that
they will come from Poland.
Fortress MONROE, Sept. 80.
From officers and others we gather the fol-
lowing facts in regard to the action on the
north side of the James River, which has
thus far proved most glorious success:
During the night of the 2sth, the 10th and
18th corps crossed the James river to the
North side, moving with great celebrity, and
suddenly came upon the enemy. The 18th
corps, Gen. Ord's, met the enemy at Chapin''
Bluff and charged the rebel works wit
great gallantry, successfully carrying For
Morris with guns.
They then charged, and carried at the poin
OF the bsyonet six other earthworks, captur
ing in all l. guns and 1000 prisoners.
Gen. Brney's corps also met with grea
success, driving the enemy from the work
commanding the Newmarket road and gain
ing an important position, seriously menac
ing Richmond.
Gen. Ord was wounded while gallantly
directing the movements of his troops. Tn
wound was not revere and will probably onl
keep him from sctiye duty few weeks
Gen. Burnham was killed. His remain
have reached here and will be sent north i'm
mediktely.
The reports from the front Of that part @
our army on the north side of the James re
present every thing highly encouraging.
Our forces were within four or five mile
Of Richmond this morning and have drive
the enemy before them in confusion.
NEW York, Oct. /.
Gold, 81. Sl94.
The Richmond Examiner of the 2Sth says
A man who left Early's command on Monda
night reports that Sheridan attacked Early
Browns Gap on Monday, and was repulseC
The rebels then assumed the offensive an
attacked aud drove Sheridsn's force back 81
miles TO Pot Republic, and it was believe
across the Shenandoah River. This stat,
ment the Examiner says is confirmed by larg
numbers OF persons from Greenwood an
other points nearest Browns Gap. Sti
their was no officisl intelligence Of the fact.
The Herald's Fortress Monroe correspor
dent Of the 29th, says: There are rumors
heavy battle at Petersburg, but nothing moi
than the usual picket firing occurred Will
no pitched battle has yet been fought, every
thing is preparing for sanguinary conhic
ST. LOUIS, Sept. So
Gen. Fiske has again called out the milit
in the northern part of the state to take II
field against the guerrillas. lie confirms
the accounts Of the Centralia massacre, &c
Douglass is in pursuit Of Anderson's butei
ers.
LArER.-Gen. Ewing reached Harrison
Station last night, closely pursued by Il
enemy. Fighting has been going on. I'll
railroad has been cut this side Of Harrison
burg, and two towns are burning.
Harrison being between these towns, I