Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-11
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Clifton Springs to take the train for Chicago,
on Saturday last, was thrown from her carriage
and was injured, barely escaping with her life.
The mother Of Judge Douglas, who resides
at Clifton Springs is overwhelmed with grief at
the death Of her only SON.
Washington, June 3,-A special dispatch to
the Posi- says it is reported that jeff Davis has
issued proclamation, directing the federal
troops to Withdraw from the soil Of Virginia
Private adyices say that Davis is really
alarmed, and his anxiety is so great as to effect
his health.
A special dispatch to the Express says that
by the end Of the week, the government expects
to have 25 900 men in Virginia, near Alexandria.
10000 at Grafton, 10000 near kFper' Ferry,
$1,000 at Fortress Monroe anafO 600 around
Baltimore Annapolis and the Relay IIonse.
Government has suppressed the new map Of
Virginia.
1t appears that the lrigato PoWlatan is block
aiding Mobile.
WASHINGTON, June 4.
Accounts have been received here confirming
previous statements Of the fight at Phllippi
twenty miles from Grafton, in Western Virginia
The rout Of the enemy was complete -
The Rebels, " no were 1000 strong, and fully
able in regard to numbers to cope with the al
lacking force, were completely surprised, and
fled after a faint struggle. Their whole camp
cquippage with most Of their ammunition and
guns. were left behind, in consequence Of their
hurried departure.
The Department buildings arc draped in
mourning to-day, in consequence Of the death Of
Senator Douglas.
CINCINNATI, June 4th.
Col Kelley wounded at tie Phllippi action,
is not dead as reported He was severely
wounded in the breast The ball has been OK
tracted, and hopes are entertained for bis re-
covery.
A Union man of Berkeley County, charged
with being a spy, was shot on Saturday.
CHICAGO, June !.
The Chicago Tribune Of this mornidg de-
cares in favor of a Douglas Democrat for the
vacancy in the L. S. Senate, caused by the death
Of Judge Douglas, and urge Gov Yates to
make such selection.
1t says it becomes the Republicans now to
prove their faith in the unanimity Of the North
by their recognition Of patriotism and fidelity
TO the Union, Of former antagonist
I'D. RULERS member Of the Legislature
rum W lilidllotH W. Has NffI GIIteLtl ~ ltir-
bondalc for treason by order qf General Prem
tiss, and will be sent to Springfield for trial
St, Louis, June A. The RepuJhcaa learns
that applicatonswas made Yesterday to Judge
Treat OF the United States District Court. at
Springfield, Illinois, for a writ Of habeas cor
pas, commanding Col Macarthur OF the Illinois
regiment, stationed at CasevIe, to produce the
body Of Captain Mcdonald, before the said
Judge at Springfield. The Colonel declined to
obey the writ, alleging that lie had no instruc-
tion from General McCleand to deliver up a
prisoner. Captain Mcdonald accompanies the
regiment to Cairo.
Ia the Mcdonald case tlismcrping, the re-
turns to the writ of habease Wide by Co.'S.
the sane as 'Fhose on -ass-"irstantiallv
An attachment against Cen. Lyon was thep
applied for by he petitioner counsel, whlch
Judge reat declined to issue, On the ground OF
the lnsuiIciency Of the proof showing that such
step ought to be laken. Herr the case rests
for the present.
Frankfort, Ky, June /. Tn, Border State
Convention adjourned yesterday, sine de, after
adopting the national and State address.
Louisville, Ky, June 4. Union flags are
constantly raising amid great enthusiasm. They
are hying at hall mast to day, IN consequence
Of the death Of Senator Douglas.
Hon. j j Crittenden consents to run for
Congress in the Lexington District Mr.. Nal
lory was renominated for the 18th District, by
reclamation at Lagrange yesterday.
Louisville, Ky, Junc4. The New Orleans
Picaune of May 81 says that the Brooklyn
has captured the bark II. &. Spring from Rio
Janeria to New Orleans, with Sl20 900 worth
of coffee. 1t was sent to Key West.
The New Orleans authorities are perplexed
respecting the disposal OF free negroes captured
aboard prizes.
The Powhduan captured the Mary Clinton
from Charleston to New Orleans off the Pass
on the 3lst ult, with full cargo of rice, peas
&c.
The Montgomery Post of the 3lst says por
ton OF the Confederate troops had been ordere'
away from Pensacola. Little apprehension O
a fight exists at present
Leayenworth, june 5. On Monday night
twelve volunteers from Camp Lincoln, heade
by Sergeant Declrin, of the Elwood Guards
armed with Mimic rifles and revolyers, marche
to Iatan, Mo, fourteen miles above this city
crossing the river in skifs. their object being
capture secession flag. On being asked the
business, Decarm demanded the flag by the at
thorily of the United States. The flag WI
hauled down. and the party started on their +,
turn when they were fired at by the secession
lists, and the fire was returned. Three Of Il
volunteers were wounded-one severely. III
affair has caused much talk in the city.
Boston, June 5. The conduct of the Amer
can Consul at Halifax, n. s., has led to a pu
lie meeting of the Americans, who adopted Il
following resolution
Resolred, That we feel mortified Of the ia
that we have an officer of the Government
our midst who not only approves Of the CORFU
ton and treason ut home, but misreprescnts Al
vildes not only the Republican party but t
whole people of the North.
$ Concord, N. H., June 5. The New Ham
shire Legislature met to day Herman Fost'
of Manchester, was chosen President of t
Senate, and Edward A. Rollinssof Summe
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