Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-09-23
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NEw YORK, Sept 20.
The Hetald's Hatper's Ferry correspon-
Dent, whiting on the 10Th, says As was ex.
pectsd. Gen. Grants visit here was to put in
motion some important movement Of the army.
On Friday last the enemy disappeared entire
ly from the left wing Of ou- army on the Win
chester and Berryville Pike. Gen. sheridan
at once investigated the movement, and found
1t only a feint to get troops on our left over
to the west of Opequan creek. The enemy
we're discovered, and Earlys design foiled
The affair yesterday at Martinsburg showed
that the rebels were strictly guarding the
military road. TO prevent it's use from here to
Cumberland. Shortly after daylight this
morning, the enemy were discovered in force
on the west bank Of the Opequan, and a sharp
skrmish ensued. The greatest battle for the
possession Of the Valley has either commence
ed or cannot long be delayed 1t is said that
the enemy have large force in the noun
tains, to come down at the opportune mo-
ment. The fact Of the enemy offering Gen
Sheridan battle, shows that they have good
sized army, and hope 70 succeed.
The THbune's Washington dispatch Of the
18th says news Of an impor ant movement
by Gen. Sheridan was received here TO. Knight.
Severe cannonading and diminishing was GO
ing on up to the time Of the trains leaving.
IL was thought that great battle for the
possession of the Valley had commenced, or
, was certain to ttenspire soon.
News from New Orleans by the Cortinen.
tai to the l2th inst is received
The'reports Of Cortinas' operations in Tex
as are fully confirmed. Il appears that there
/ was full understanding between the rebels
, and the French to jointly attack and capture
Matamoras, and that it was frustrated by
Cortines, who put himself between the Two
forces and whipped them both He then cap
tured Brownsville and turned it over to our
forces, hoistng the American flag
The Herald's Mobile Bay correspondent
says that an expedition sent out 10y General
Bailey had succeeded in destroying the
largest salt works IN the rebel limits Large
quantities of rosin and turpentne we're de-
sttoyed by the rebels to prevent its falling
into our hands. Immense amounts of cotton
and turpentine have been sent to Selma in
t expectation that Mobile might be surrender
t ed. The rebel General Page had been brought
e to Fort Morgan where he is to be tried on
{ the charge of destroying the munitions of
war In the tort after surrendeting The Of
g fence Is punishable with death.
rebel dispatch dated Mobile 18th, says
G there is nothing new. same Yankee vessels
s lie quietly below the obsttuc,ious.
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent
/ OF the y Ia says: It is reported that Forrest
j and Dick Tyler have joined forces, and num-
# Der 10000. Ghuisun's command is also said
to have joined them. Great secresy is main.
8 tanned in regard to movements but secession.
. lists here said If Farragut took Mobile, forces
D would have to be sent for him to hold it., and
her fhn .t.t.
b Orleans or Mobile.
t An expedition by gunboats had been sent
through The lakes ana bayous near Grand
= Lake. capturing boats, sJldiers, and some few
slaves Sume of the soldiers were perfectly
naked.
e New YORK, Sept. 20.
r p. NJ, gold 81 30 81
WASHINGTON, Sept. 90.
To Maj Gen Dir;
Yesterday Maj. Gen. Sheridan attacked
E EARLY, fought great battle and won splen-
4 did victory. Over 2 500 prisoners were can
tured Nine battle flags and five pieces Of
artillery were captured, and the rebel Gems.
Gordon md Rhodes killed Three other
, general Ulcers were wound 3D.
{ All the enemJ's killed and most Of their
wounded have fallen into our banda. The
= department learns with regret that we lost
q Maj Russell killed.
t The details are stated in the following Of
fetal telegram received by this department /:
e Winchester, "a, Sept. l9-735 p. NJ. 10
D Lieut.. Gen. IT, $. Grant 81 nave the honor
e to report that | attacked the forces Of Gene
raj EARLY, over the Berryvile pike, at the
o crossing of Opequan creek, and after most
stubborn and sanguinary engagement, which
lasted from early in the morning til o'clock
IN the afternoon, completely defeating him,
driving nm through Winchester, and captur-
ing about ? 500 prisoners, pieces of artil-
ierJ, y army flags, and most of their wound
d ed. The rebel Gen. Rhodes and Gen Cor
don were killed, and three other general off p
S GERS were wounded. All their killed ell in.
to our hands.
Our losses are severe. Among them was
p Gen d. A. Russell, Commanding division
8 IN the 9Th corps, who was killed By cannon
y ball. Gens. Upton, Mcintosh and Chapman
were wounded. cannot yet tell our
e losses The conduct of the officers aud men
was most superb. They charged al d ca ried
Z every position taken up by the rebels, from
Opequan creek to Winchester. The enemy
we're strong in numbers and very obstinate
IN their fighting / desire to mention to the
e It. Gen. commanding the army, the gallant
conduct " Gems. Wright, Crook, Emery.
Torbert, and the officers under their com
mand.
To them the country is indebted for this
handsome victory. A more detailed report
will be 70. warded.
(oign d) p. II. SHERIDAN,
Maj .-Gen. CJmmanding.
Full details Of the casualties will b. given
when received by the Department.