Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-24
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ion went in that direction. followed the Or
ange and Alexandria railroad a. far as Bot
falo, burning the railroad bridge at that point.
Every bridge between Charlottesville and
Buffalo. distance OF more than so miles.
has been destroyed, and much Of the track
torn up. though the extent OF the damage
done has not yet been ascertsihed. The near
est approach they made to Lynchburg was
New Glasgow, IL miles distant, where a small
party Of them burned the railroad depot. %
Wednesday party estimated at from 2 to g.
900 appeared at Bent creek, supposed to be
making for the South side Of the James. The
hne bridge over the river was burnt on their
approach. They burned the boat Of the
James river company at Bent creek.
The raiders burned every mill they could
find along the James river, destroyed all
the tobacco and tobacco warehouses, and
carried away all the horses and negroes they
could lay their hands upon.
II is said that about 800 Yankees crossed
the river opposite Columbia on Friday but
retreated to the north side imme diately.
The Danyile Register Of Thursday say
that our forces have probably withdrawn from
Kinston, and may be preparing to evacuate
Goldsboro'. GoldsbUro' was all right yes
terday afternoon.
The Goldsboro' State Journal Of Sunday
contains the following significant paragraph :
The editor Of this paper is shout to leave
His readers know why. In the course of a
short time he hopes to meet them He feels
he has been somewhat odious TO the enemy,
and he does not regret his course
,r-s. New YORK, March 20.
The Times correspondent gives the details
Of Gen. Sheridan's movements after leaving
Columbia. A movement was made northward
striking the Central road at several points.
where it was broken up, While on the way
Gen. Gustav learned that EARLY, with 200
men. four hours before was flying toward
Richmond. This was the first heard of him
since the fight at Waynes boro'.
Al Frederick's Hall station dispatch from
Early was found. saying he was about to at
tack Sheridan's flank with 200 men at Gooch-
land, but he was too late by twenty-four
hours. f.
b Two days were occupied in destroying the
Central railroad. The next move was to the
treqeilcksburg railroad, marching to two
crossings of the North Anna. One was found
defended by infantry behind earthworks. A
charge was made, the rebels scattered and
Their guns captured. Gen. Gustav moved to-
wand Ashland station, and on the way heard
Of EARLY again. He promised a furlough tc
oe man who would capture him. They then
purhed on with cheer. Capt. Burton Of
Gustar's staff, having the swiitest horse, got
up WITH Early's Adjutant with Early three
yards Cd. Capt. Burton thinking the Adju-
tant was Early, demanded his surrender. His
hot hat xpAnnAaI
causing him to fall and fastening the Captain
70 the ground. EARLY escaped again, but was
finally forced to ford the South Anna at a
dangerous spot. BY this time Pickett's rebel
diyision under Longstreet was hurried up to
near Ashland. Its advance was met and driven
back. Shirmishing ensued in which first one
and then the other was compelled to fall back.
Gen. Sheridan fuslly moved eastward to the
Pamunkey, picketing one side while Long
street picketed the other. .H
The Hsrald's Mobile correspondence Of the
9th says refugees from Mobile report the de-
psrture Of troops for South Carolina, but
there still remained about $4,000, which are
composed mostly of citizens, boys, and very
old men. An attack by the national forces
was daily expected, and the women and chill
dren were being sent away. There was great
suffering among the poor. Corn meal was
selling At SIS per bushels and other provisions
in propornon. Twenty thousand bales of
cotlon were piled in the railroad depot, to be
fred when convinced that they cannot hold
the city. The citizens believed that Maury
would attempt to burn the city if compelled
to evacua'e. osai tssru rH
The Herald's special Gays it is reported
th ~ the rebels in front of the Army Of the
Potomac have concentrated their lines in the
vicinity Of Dinwiddie Court House, and TAX
en- additional precautions to strengthen their
hold on the South Side railroad. Their
movements are closely watched, and we are
in Eesdiness for movement at any hour.
a letter dated opposite Kinston, N. c.,
l4ih, says the mayor with deputation Of
oiuzqns we're on the opposite side of the riv-
er surrender the city. There are no signs
Of the enemy. The ram was burned this
morning, and 10 still smoking. The work,
defending the place were very strong. The
onl. explanation Of their being evacuated i,
the papc in the rebel army. ~. ...i ,..
The Tribune's Army of the Potomac cor
respondence Of the 18th says all goes to show
that we will have q short but severe csmpaigr
in a few days. A series OF contests will hav,
begun between the two great armies that vii
cause profound excitement all throush To,
Norlh.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch say,
information from General Sheridan to-nigh
states that he is still on the war path anc
will soon be heard from again, inficting muct
punishment on the rebels. M
Secretary Stanton telegraphs from the from
to-day that Gen. Grant knows just what Lee
is about. 4
The Tribune says il has private informa
ton that Lee has notified jeff. Dayis that
is impossible with the means at his comman'
TO make head against the Union forces nov
concentrating for his overthrow. .,.. ~. !.
Richmond papers show that the effort 4
raise negro regiments was going on in earn
est An official order has been issued and
rendezvous for their reception established
All received are mustered for the war. lie,
has Written letter urging on the work. say
ing that he is anxious to witness their expert
enee in fighting for the rebel cause. ....
Boa qsga FAyETrRvILLE, NJ c.,
pr.ila asa l. March 1913 p. m.
To-day we have added Fayetteville to IN
list Of the cities that have fallen into GU
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