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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

6 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FREEMAN.

PHILADELPHIA July %.
The Bulletin says reliable gentleman of this
CITY furnishes an interesting statement received
from the lips of wealthy Virginian residing a
few miles from Manassas junction. lie ls or
Northern birth and Union feelings, though
forced to 90 into the Southern current us his
property and family are in that region. lie
witnessed the battle, and described the conduct
of the Federal troops as daring and brave In
every respect. They fought as tenaciousty as
bulldogs During Sunday night he escaped
through the Rebel lines and entered Washing
ton with the stragglers. He had business north,
and took this chauce to escape. lie states that
the Rebel loss is between 5000 and 1000. The
Black Horse Cavalry, the crack regiment Of
Virginia, was most terribly cut up. Only 2OO
of them were seen after the battle. The inior-
mant declares that it was fortunate Tor the IN
ion troops that they did not drive the Rebels
beyond Manassas, tor within two miles OF the
junction the ground for many acres is mined,
and tons of gunpowder placed there. 1t was
the intention of Beaurcgard to retreat if driven
back, until the Federal army moved forward
upon these miues, when they would have been
blown to atoms. The Informant thinks the Gov
ernment is not at all aware of the extent of the
Rebel preparations to destroy our troops. There
are upwards of $4,000 negroes employed on tile
enCrenCnlnenlS AT NHnaSSdS anu dlSO dpout tllo
same number at Richmond. Gen. Lee was not
at Manassas when the battle occurred. He is
now at Richmond. IF the Rebels find that the
Union men are going to take it, the city will be
blown up. Had the Federal forces got beyond
Manassas on Sunday, Beauregard admits that
the Rebel cause would have been lost for
ever. The bitterness OF feeling at the South
against the North is terrible. He thinks that
the Federal prisoners will suffer bad treatment
in the Rebels hands.
New YORK, July %.
The Third Vermont Regiment has arrived and
will leave this afternoon for Baltimore, to re-
port to Gen. Dix.
The special Washington despatch to the Com
mercal says six Regiments arrived here last
night The rumors that Gen. Johnston was
killed are said to he confirmed.
The Posts special Washington despatch says
there are now only 200 of the Fire Zouaves to
be accounted for. The regiment is 900 strong
The men of the n Y. Goth declare that
maj ority of the regiment will come back to serve
during the war,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
Second Vermont Regiment.

From the Free Press we gather some items OF
interest in relation to the position and conduct
q this Regiment, in the battle at Manassas.
Col. Howard s brigade. in which this Regi-
ment had place, was not in the battle till late
n the afternoon, and only actually engaged
about half all hour. 1t was sent to cover the
retreat, and fell back slowly to Centreyille, and
after two hours rest, marched to Alexandria,
Capt. Drew, of the Burlington Company, was
II .ssing, having been left sick in a hcspita
5aili;ng at C.ntrevile. III
The Castleton Company was the most exposed
c. any in the Regiment and lost five killed, Reed
wilson, Hodges, Bailey, and Ward.
We have also learned through Lieut.. Henry
Of The Waterbury Company, who has just ar
rived home on leave of absence for his health,
;5at the Officers of the Regiment who were in
TIE action, behaved bravely. He especially
commends the gallantry, elf:rossession and
courage of Major Joyce, who is proving, as we
anticipated he would prove, one of the very
best officers sent out by Vermont.
Col. Whiting was not seen in the engagement.
Capt. Dillingham;, of the Waterbury Company,
Lad a narrow escape, a Mimic ball piercing his
cap, ard just grazing his forehead He put
lis hand to his head and finding no blood, re-
marked quietly, " Well, boys, think have a
chance for another shot
Among the wounded in the hospital at George
town, are privates Il. X. Lus,en, A. G. How
ARD, and A. G. Howan, of the Second Vermont
Regiment.
From private letter written home by DR.
Conlant, of the CAPITAL GUARDS, dated last
Tuesday at Alexandria, we gather the follow
ing additional items:
The End Vt. Regiment arrived at Bulls Run,
Friday, the 10Th inst, after fatiguing march
Of two days and nights. They were entirely
cat OF provisio ms when they reached there, but
luckily captured ffy-four barrels of -four, and
Eve hundred pounds Of ham. The -four, how
ever was Of little immediate service to them,
as they had no means or materials for making
bread. The next day they took and killed some
cattle, and lived as they could upon the ham
and the beef without any bread.
The Regiment did good service in the action
and prevented the Rebels from capturing six
gans, After the battle, they retreated in a
continuous march to Alexandria Their feet
we're very much swollen by this long march in
the heat, and they were quite exhausted
VICTOR GOODRICH, who has been reported
killed, was shot through the head, causing in
e;ant death.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
Gen. Johnston's Forces.

Harper's Ferry, July "a. Johnstons force at
Winchester was AZ, coo men before they marched
to Manassas. Thirty-live hundred men left
Winchester at P. NJ on Thursday by order of
Gen. Beauregard. They took the road to Ber-
RVS ford on the Shenandoah road, l3 IL miles
over the Blue Ridge to Piedmont Station On the
Manassas Gap road, Is miles, making % IL
miles, requiring two days march. There re-
manned at Winchester 1000 troops until Satur-
day afternoon, when they left for Strasburgh,
one third of the way to Manassas.
They had in position at Winchester 62 pieces
OF artillery, and the Notifications about ten Az
FOUNDERS. Some, thought to be columblads,
We're left behind. The remainder Johnston
took with him.
The report in Northern and Eastern news
papers that eighteen regiments of this column
refused to march under Gen. Patterson, is
wholly untrue. Eighteen of the regiments OF
the three months men have unanimously declared
that If they went over that time they would only
go under General Patterson.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

YOUNG AMERlcA.-The excitement of the times
is stirring the martial spirit even among the
young uld-be-h heroes of our State. Wind
sor has gaudy and dashing Company of Home
Guards who are finely uniformed and thorough
ly armed with wooden guns and tin bayonets.
On Friday, of last week, they were served to a
great treat by VIM. Everts, Esq, a benevolent
gentleman from New York, who makes his sum-
mer residence in this place, who presented the
Company with splendid silk flag, and furnish
ed them with ample and delicious refreshments.
1t is said the ceremonies were appropriate, and
the occasion richly enjoyed. We judge that
Windsor, for the present. may rely upon the eff
fciency of its home militia.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, JULY &C. 1861.
Congress
WASHINGTON, Thurs

WASHINGTON, Thursday, July 70,
SENATE.-Mr Hale, from committee on ma
val affairs, reported a resolution that commit
tee be appointed to inquire into the circum.
stances OF the surrender of the navy yards at
Pensacola and Norfolk.
Mr.. Trumbull moved to add the armory at
Horper's Ferry. Agreed to, and the resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Clark offered IA joint resolution pledglng
the entire resources of the Government and the
people, for the suppression of the rebellion and
the maintenance OF the Government. Lad over
and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced bill granting LANDS
to the Peoples Pacific Railroad Go. Referred
to select Committee.
Mr.. Howe offered resolution that the Pres
ident be requested to inform the Senate what
Instructions have been given to Foreign Minis
tiers in reference to the rebellion. Agreed to.
Mr.. Sherman reported back the bill to lndem-
Nifty the States for expenses incurred in defense
of the Government. Passed.
House MIR. Richardson 0i Illinois, rising
to a personal explanation, apologlzed to the
House for his unprecedented language yester-
day If any gentleman feelings were woun-
ded. he regretted it,
Mr.. Burnett of Kentucky was not in his scat.
The House passed the Senates joint resolu.
ton providing for representative OF the United
States to the w orld's Fair in London, in 1862.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
General Scott Fought Against His Better
Judgment

Washington, July 24-Thc debate in the
House to day between Messrs. Burnett of Ky,
Richardson Of ILL.,, Blair of Mo-. and Stevens of
Pennsy vana, was highly exciting and interest
ting. Mr. Richardson concluded his speech as fol-
lows: repeat that Gen. Scott has been forced
to fight this battle. will tell the gentleman
what occurred yesterday morning. My colleagues
Messrs Logan and Washburne and myself were
present with the President, the Secretary of W ar
and Gen. Scott, Gen Scott remarked, I'm the
biggest coward in the world rose from my
seat. Stay, said Gen. Scott, : I will prove it.
have fought the battle against my judgment,
and think the President ought to remove me
to-day for doing it, 'As God is my judge he
added, after an interval of silence, : L did all in
my power to make the army efficient, and de-
serve removal because did not stand up when |
could and did not | stand here to vindicatc
Mo for the compliment he paid me, | say for my
father and grandfather having fallen beneath the
flag of thoir country too have fought under its
folds at home and abroad, and will stand to the
end ofmy life defending it against all foes.
Mr.. " ashburn-As my colleague has referred
to Cen Scots remarks, he might allude to
what the President said
Mr.. Richurdson-I will do so. Your con
versation implics," said the President to Gene
raj Scott" that forced you to battle" 10
which General Scott replied, {" have never SER
we'd under President who has been kinder to
me than you have been" But Gen. Scott did
not relieve the President from the fact of the
latter having forced him to fight the battle.
Gen. Scott thus paid compliment to the Presi-
dent personally. desire to say of the Presi
dent that have known him from boyhood. If
you let him alone he is an honest man. (Laugh.
ter.) But am afraid he has not the irmness
to stand up against the politicians around him.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
A DAILY FREEMAN

VIII be published at this office until further
notice. Two editions will be issued, one to he
ready for the mail West, and the stages that
leave Montpelier in the afternoon the other in
the morning in season for the morning mails
Each edition will contain the latest telcgraphic
news to the time of going to press.
The Terms will he,
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mail subscribers and those taking the paper from
the Office.
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village subscribers-pap delivered at their
houses or places of business.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
Orders are solicited. G. W. WILLARD.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
Washington County Convention.

A Mass Convention of the Republicans OF
Washington County, will be held at the Court
House in Montpelier, on Saturday, the Sd day
Of August next, at 10 clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of putting in nomination candidates for
Senators and County Officers, to be supported
by she Republicans Of said County at the cleo
ton on the first Tuesday of September next. 1t
j: desirable that there should be full attend
ance Per order OF
REPUBLICAN Co. COMMITTEE.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

4 special dispatch to the Post says the Gov
crnment holds Col Miles responsible for the d.
saster of Sunday. He commanded the reserves,
and it is reported was negligent at the critical
moment. He will be tried by court martial.
The Regiment which Suffered Most.
The Minnesota LIST regiment appears to have
suffered the most severely of any in the field
The number of its killed is ascertained to be sc
and 100 more are yet missing. In both respects
it is believed this is the heaviest draft the battle
made on any single regiment. But the men are
undaunted and ready for action again.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
The following is from letter of CARLETON,
the special correspondent of the Boston Journal:

me lollo"lnS Is from d letter or CARLETON,
the special correspondent of the Boston Journal:
We have, as l said, gained victory, but yet
have been routed. We fought against terrible
odds in numbers, against masked batteries, with
Toes under cover We drove them, occupied
their ground, and yet in the moment of victory
suffered terrible defeat. We were taken in
our rear, were pane -stricken and fled. Our
loss in killed and wounded is not near SO large
as was supposed. From all the information |
can obtain, We have lost but IL hundred or two
killed. Our greatest loss is in prisoners But
the stragsers are continually coming in, and In
u day or two we shall have the total result
The enemy's loss is probably more severe
than ours. The heavy thirty 1.-TWO Founders of
Hunter did terrible execution. But they have
gained an immense amount Of cast away bag
gage. We have lost no baggage trains-only
here and there IL disabled wagon. WAGNER
OF the Third Maine Regiment had his wagon
knocked to pieces by cannon bail. lie cut
his horses loose and brought them off in safety.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

Gen. PATTERSON excuses his inexplicable
conduct in not either attacking Johnston, or
following him closely and keeping him employed
by stating that most of the northern Regiments
under his command were three months troops
whose period of enlistment was nearly expired,
and who refused to stay a day beyond that. In
his valedictory to his command he tells his troops,
however, that the failure of the campaign can
not be charged upon them, and he expresses
regret at leaving them.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
L.amoll.e County Convention.

The Republicans Of Lamoille County are in.
,.ted to meet in Convention at Hydepark, on
Thursday, August 10Th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
to- tie purpose OF nominating candidates for
County Officers, and doing such other business
d may be deemed advisable.
L. D: NEwToN, J Republican
g. W. HENDEE, Co.
c. S. PAnKE, Committee.
Johnson July 20, 1861.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
4 O'CLOCK Z. NJ.
Incompetent Officers to he
Discharged.
KATIE SHOOTS A REBEL PURsUER.

New YORK, July 26.
The Nor1ds Washington dispatch says a
volunteer officers proving unqualified will be
Immediately dismissed. Mrs. Katie Brownell,
of the Rhode Island Regiment, was pursued by
Rebel, when she turned and shot him, thus
escaping, although repeatedly fired at.
1.-THE wires work bad yss'This is all we can
get up the time of gsE to press.]
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

The following wounded, belonging to the YER
mont Regiment, are in the General Hospital -
Noah Blood, Co. c VIM. Jones, Co. & John
Patchen, Co. X; John Mccartney, Co. II
John Mexican, Co. B John Stee,s, do Nc
Glines, Co. E d. B. Peuber, do. B. A. Marsh
Co. | John Streader, Co. X. f. Baldwin.
and Samuel Ilosey, Second Vermont, are also in
a Hospital.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

MORE TRooPs ASKED OF VERAoNT.-We have
been informed that the President has made a
requsition on Vermont for two more Regiments
When the recruiting Offices are opened the Regi
ments will be soon filled.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

We accidentally reported R. D. BENNETT, as
the candidate of the Republicans for High Bal
lift in Orange County, instead of NJ. NJ. Avery,
who is the gentleman nominated. Mr.. Bennett
is the present High Bailtt of Lamoille County,
and it would be inconvenient for him to serve in
that capacity in another bailiwick.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

WE'LL Done, R)xBURY We understa I'd
that Roxbury has sent thirty-nine soldiers to
the war in the three Regiments sent forward
from Vermont. There is not a commissioned
officer among them They have gone for pat
riotism, and not for place. Well done, Rox-
bury.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26
More I'rO0ps.

Government to-day accepted regi ncnt Of
artillery from Pa, consisting Of 900 men .n y,
a battery of 80 guns, 5 squadrons of cava o,u
and full equipment of rifles. "!
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

Gov. Banks initiates Joshua for he has con-
quered the kaneanites. Can he make the Bal
timore Sun stand still?
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET is RENEW OUR
Trust IN GOD AND GO FORWARD WITHOUT FEA R
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

e Most interesting detail of the late bat
tie will be found on our first page
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

A gun burst in the hands of young man
named Lane. of Peru, last week, blowing Off one
6nser.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-26

A rumor reaches US efa battle at Harper s
Ferry, in which the ebels were completely
routed bat it is n@ssaSF"'ly credited
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-18
LATEST NEWS.
By TBLEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
rrsr rwoN WARRINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The statement that
Ross Wiuans OF Baltimore, was unconditi0n.
ally released, is unlOunded. There is author
ity for stating that he was released by order of
the government, only on giving his parole OF
honor that he would not act openly or covertly
hostile to the government of the United States.
A general army order has been issued, STAT
ing that there will be added to the general
staff OF the army four quartermusters and
eight assistants, to be promoted and selected
according to existing laws and regulations
There will be added to the medical depart
ment III surgeons and 20 assistant surgeons,
the lOsurgeonS TO be promoted from the senior
assistant surgeons and the assistants appointed
from civil LIE, after having passed the usual
examination by board from the medical de-
partment of the army. Due public notice
of the appointments and OF the time and place
OF tue meeting ol the board will be gwen.
Mr.. Herbert, superintendent of Mount Yer
non, says there is no foundation tor the report
that the remains OF w lshingtun have been re
moved from their resting place.
Gen Mansfield issued the following order
to-day 81 have ordered by Telegraph the
AGENTS of Adams Express at New York, Phil
adephia, and Baltimore, that, in future, no
express matter inclusive OF letters, will be
permitted to 20 south OF this city mo Virgin
ia. Lust evening, Col Stone SEIZED, by my
order, the express matter, and stopped all con-
trlotnd goods, and allowed the balance to go
forward"
Ex-Gov Reeder was to-day appointed briga-
der general by the president.
The reOpenmg OF the line of travel from
Baltimore norlh south, and west, has been the
signal for rush OF travel TO Washington.
Yesterdays and tO'day's train brought 100
passengers.
the Irish brigade, over 1000 strong, tender
ed by Major Mulligan, has been accepted by
Secretary Cameron for service during the
war. It's probable destination is Washington.
The departments daily receive bushels OF let
tiers from applicants Tor places, military and
civil. The n1eXlble rule is such that they
cannot be answered.
Gentlemen from Alexandria visited the
president this morning, and assured him that
il protected at the polls, the people of that
precinct would give 1000 majority against Sc
cessiOn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-18
TIE WAX MOVEMENTS.

WAsHINGToN, May 1.-THE government
have received direct and positive intelligence
from their agents in the south 10 The effect that
the plans OF the south FOR an attack on Wash
ington are now nearly matured, and that ,he
attack would be made with an overwhelming
force. In consequence OF this intelligence a
large additional force will be called to Wash
ington at once. 1t is also said that Gen. Scott
has ordered the immediate occupation OF Ar
lington Heights by powerful park of artil.
lery
Gen. Butler has been ordered to the COM
mdnd Of Fort Monroe, and of the volunteers in
that vicinity. The entire Massachusetts con-
tingent is to be ordered TO that point, aud
some OF the Pennsy vania and Connecticut
troops. In less than ten days Gen. Butler
will have more than fifteen thousand men un.
der his command at the fort, and squadron
adequate 10 the support Of the land forces.
This demonstration looks to the possession"
OF the public property at Gosport, and it will
be ACCOMPLISHED
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-18

BALTIMORE, May Ill is very quiet here,
to-ilay. One company of artillery, re- ulars,
has passed through to Washington. The 8ri
New York regiment has been ordered back to
Washington. The men at the Relay House
are in good health.
ANNAPOLIS, May 17.-One hundred men of
the Thirteenth Regiment, with two pieces of
artillery, went down the ba5 yesterday, in the
propeller WIN. Woodward, to retake the
Smiths Point light ship. She was lowed a
few miles up the Great Wycomico, where the
secessionists have two more in their possess
ion.
1t had not been determined in Washington,
to-day, where Gen Butler will be sent
The train ran off the track, last night, be-
tween Annapolis Junction and Washington,
injuring one man and destroying seven cars.
Col Pratt has made an excursion into the
country several miles from the junction.
Parties direct from Harper's Ferry report
only about 1900 troops there. There are
many UnOnsls among them, who were in
duced to enlist by false reports of another
John Brown raid.
One object OF scattering the confederate
troops i'll So many counties of Virginia, is to
make sure of secession majority by their
presence and vote.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-18
NEWS FROM NEW YORK.

New YORK, May ia dispatch to the
Post says the capitol will be cleared of troops
by the LIST of June, when it will be prepared
for congress. Notwithstanding its occupation
by so many troops, the capitol has suffered no
DETACHMENT, and with the exception OF the
carpets and a few chairs, all the furniture is as
perfect as when the first company OF soldiers
entered it.
The Third Now York Regiment has been
ordered to Fort Schuyler. -Four regiments
received orders to-day to proceed to Washing
ton.
A letter from the steamer Quaker City says
six runaway slaves were received aboard on
Wednesday night last week Saturday Some
of the sailors from the hospital at Norfolk were
bl fought out and restored under Il flag OF truce,
and the slaves were sent back.
A hundred volunteers from the British reg
iment arrived here this morning from Boston,
and proceeded to their quarters. The Maine
regiment was detained by orders from Wash
ington, on account OF reported sickness, but
were ordered to proceed to-day.