Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

and in a short time the greater part OF the
corps we're 10 line ready to meet the enemy
as soon as he should appear A few minutes
after, when they did show themselves at the
edge Of the woods they we're met by such .
severe storm Of bullets as 70 send them back
into the woods very quickly.
The loss during the day amounted to about
600, that of Sunday about 200 making q
total for two days OF 500 killed, wounded
and missing. The loss Of the enemy is not
known. We took altogether about 80 pris-
oners, including number Of officers.
Notwithstanding the severe rain and snow
storm which set in last night, and continued
all day to-day, freezing as it fell, the third
division Of the 5th corps advanced to the
point it reached yesterday, at Dsbney's Mills,
driving the rebels before them and into tho
works beyond.
The casualties Of this affair have not yet
been reported. but are said 70 be very few.
| This is all the fighting done to-day.
Our permanent lines now extend from what
was formerly the extreme left at Fort Cum
mings on the Squirrel level road. TO and
ucross Hatcher's Run, at Armstrong; mill.
with the advance well out toward Dabneys
I Mills, distance Of about four miles. all Of
which ground mas been wrested from the
enemy in the past three days, and makes our
line much safer aud more formidable than
heretofore.
: As soon as the weather permits. further
active movements will no doubt take place in
| this vicinity, and one or two more like the
! last will bring US within easy striking dis
tance Of the southside railroad, which it 10
hoped will soon be in our possession
(sigued) MoGREeoR.
| HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC, I
February s.
The result of yesterdays engagement was
more important than reported in my last dis
patch, the particulars of which were not full.
ly known here at that time.
| The 5th corps fell back to the line Of works
at Hatchers run Monday night. The enemy
did not follow very vigorously, nor did they
make any attempt to storm our position. 1t
was believed, however, they would do so yea
terday morning, but up to noon no sign Of
an attack appeared, nor do the rebels seem to
be in strong force in the vicinity.
| 1t was therefore determined to send re.
conuoissance out over the ground occupied
| by us the day previous, and ascertain whers
the rebels we're, and if possible force them
back to their works at Dabney's mills, Gen.
Crswfords division selected for the duty,
which they performed to the entire satisfsc.
ton Of the commanding General
I The column moved about noon taking
Dsbney's mills road, and after advancing a.
bout half mile struck the rebel pckets, who
fell back as our men advanced. A line Of
battle was then formed, the right resting on
Hatcher's run and left supported by part Of
Gen. Wheaton's command Of the 9th corps.
The entire line then advanced cautiously
through the thick woods on each side Of the
lrosd, and before going far met the rebelu in
force, when sharp engagement INN medatey
began. The rebels were steadily driven back
until they took refuge behind their works at
the mill, wnere they made determined
stand. The lighting here was kept up until
dark, when our men commenced throwing up
slight breastworks 70 protect themselves.
The rebels did not seem disposed to attack
I again as they had the day previous, and tho
object Of the movement having been accom-
, plished by the development of their position
our troops were withdrawn buring the night
Z to frmer ground on the Vaughn road. in the
vicinity OF which strong works had been
/ erected.
The loss in the movement turns out quite
heavy considering the small force engaged
The Sd division Of the 9th corps we're the
principal sufferers. The following are tho
figures
Killed. officers and 66 men wounded.
2s officers and 49l men missing, 4 officers
and $50 men total. 81 officers aud 1l43
I men, out of 1000 who went into the engage
ment. No doubt large proportion of those
put down as missing will appear in a few days
J As usually the case. The heavy loss indicates
! 81 -. ah . ebo taI 81
selves, and they have been highly compliment
ed for their bravery by the commanding off,
cers. The loss in the 9Th corps is not report
ed. Among the casualties is Capt. j. J.. Coop
er, 39th Mass. regiment, wounded.
To-day has been very quiet. The weather
has cleared off, but the roads are in a bad
condition from the severe storm of yesterday.
MoGREeoR.
New YoRK, Feb. 9.
Marshal Murray has received dispatch
from Washington directing him to proceed to
Montreal TO take charge of twelve Of the st.
Albans raiders. who will be delivered to him,
| to be brought here for trial.
Tho Richmond Enquirer Of the 5th says
Submission. abolition aud reconstruction wers
the only TENS that could be got out Of Lin
coin ard Seward by their Peace Commission
ers. h5nce, tue south has only to fight 1t
out.
! 1t also says This result will have the Of
feet to unite the people more closely and
strongly than ever. Ii defeated and destroy
ed, those who survive will have nothing worse
to submit to than now demanded by the enc
my.
Governor Smith OF Virginia calls meet
ing 10 respond to Lincoln's answer to the reb-
el commissioners. The Sentinel endorses the
call and says; Lot US put oui heel on Lin
coins insoleut insult and return defiance to
his menaces."
| The Herald's Fortress Monroe correspond
ent states that arrangements have been made
by Gen. Grant for complete exchange of all
soldiers, including colored troops. The trans
/ fer is to be proceeded with as rapidly as pos
sibe until all are exchanged. The exchange
is TO take place at Aikens Landing on James
River. and boats will run regularly between
Annapolis and that place,
The Washington Chronicle now says' "Ths
! blind fatuity which possessed the rebel lead