The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-13

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

says the Rebels sent two Tennessee regiments Il
Quanticock Creek, on the Potomac place, lying
at righ. angles with Manassas Junction Bat
teries being erected there prevent flank move
nent by our army on Manassas.
The same paper says a private letter from
Fortress Monroe, states thatelectrical telegraph
wire has been discovered connecting the fort
with Fox Hill, where the enemy are entrenched
in strong numbers. Officers of the Government
steamer Star Just arrived at Washington from
IL cruise on the Potomac, report large numbers
of Mary land Rebels constantly making attempts
to cross the river. Tho President directed work
on Capitol extension to be resumed this week
WASHINGTON, Aug II.
There were about 80 bidders for supplying
the Post Office Department with locks and keys.
An entire change OF them is designed.
New YORK. August II.
\ Washington special dispatch to the Post
says two Regiments have been raised in New
Mexico for its defense. One, if not both, will
be mounted troops.
Beaurcgalds official report states the Rebel
loss, killed and wounded, l47O.
The President is in excellent health Will
not leave Washington thisyea
New York, Aug. r. The Navy department
purchased the steamer Florida at New York
General Lander and wife have gone on brief
| NISls W W MASSACHUSETTS,. oCtiltOIS
Foot have lie for home. Within the past five
days ten new Regiments have arrived.
Prince Napoleon's experience with the Rebels
at Manassas, does not appear to give him very
exalted opinion of them. He only of the en-
tire party could be accommoda ted with bed ,
the suite being compelled to sleep in their car
riagcs, and he had but one good meal while
there. The Rebel soldiers he says have no tents,
but sleep anywhere under the hedges and trees
and are miserably fed. lie thinks Beauregard
is very much Of gentleman, but very little Of
soldier, while Johnson Is both soldier and Il
gentleman. His impression Of the Rebc! army
on the whole was bad.
| From Missouri.
ST. Louis, August L. 1t is stated that Jeff.
! Thompson made demonstration with his whole
force against Cape Gradeau, on Friday, bat
plccipitatey fled, on finding the place in u
good state Of defense.
franklin, Mo-, aug. 10. Advicts from
Springfield to Monday morning say that no bat
tic has been fought, bat one ishourly expected.
Five hundred cavalry were ready t. move
Thursday morning, and the Home Guards
were IN motion. The regulars remained in
position, and the troops lay on their arms
tuesday and Wednesday nights Tie rebels
were cncampod on Wilson creek. I'll rteen miles
from Springfield. \ slight skirmish took place
Thursday evening between patrolling parties on
the Mount Vernon road in which four rebels
were killed.
Springfield, Mo, Aug. 8. Much alarm was
created here by reports that the Rebels were
thanking the city on the south, west and east
sides. Stores were closed, the citizens gathered
their valuables together, and the directors of
the branch of the State Bank of Missouri
placed $3.50, 900, mostly in specie, in the hands
of Gen. Lyon for safe keeping. Scouting par
ties report the roads all clear, and the public
mind is more calm The Rebel force now known
to be in this vicinity is on Wilson creek, where
they will be attacked in Il few days.
Potosi, Mo, Aug. 10. a party OF 100 rebels
made dash into this town yesterday, but were
fired upon by II Home Guards, and retired with
loss of two killed and several wounded Ono
OF the Home Guards was mortally wounded. 1t
is reported that II 100 rebels are encamped 30
miles below here.
lion. Joseph Holt at Osueyo, ". Y.-Enthusi-
astic reception.
Oswcgo, n. y Aug. l0.--Hon Joseph Holt
of Kentucky, arrived here this evening and was
received by our entiie military force and over
5000 citizens. He was received on the wharf by
cheers and fireworks and other to kens of cnthu-
siasm. lie was welcomed to the city by Hon.
Mr.. Duer in i; short Speech to which Mr. Holt
replied thanking them for the cordial welcome,
not for himself but because they considered him
loyal man from a loyal State, devoted to the
Union and to this great and benificent Govern
ment.
The fires OF patriotism in this State, said he,
need no kindling or fuel at my hands but may
ask you, have. you heard the news from Ken
lucky (Crirs of 80 We have" and cheers for
Kentucky. That news has been flashed over
the wires from one end of the country to the 9TH
er, speaking determination which nothing can
shake to preserve all that Southern traitors
would destroy and that Northern patriots would
save. tits determination of that cd State to
stand unalterably and forever by the stars and
stripes. Kentucky is determined, and by her re-
cent election she tells New ork that herea fter she
will stand with her side by side. Kentucky pev-
er faltered, although her politicians did, but in
the depths of her soul she has been determined
to stand by the Union. Again thanking them,
Mr.. Holt retired amid blaze of fireworks and
grea, demonstrations Of enthusiasm.
Bangor, Me-. August II At 10 o'clock to-
day, the Bangor Democrat, Il secession sheet,
was completely cleaned out ny a large number of
people. During an alarm of fire crowd enter
cd the Office, cleared it, and burnt the conten is
in the street Mr.. Emery, the Editor esca ped
unframed. One Jones, a barber, who made
some demonstration, was also badly used, but
was rescued and put in Jail.
WASHINGTON, August r.
The order Of Col, Davies, dated Alexandria
having in view the severe punishment of troops
who commit outrages and depredations around
Alexandria, meets with hearty commentator
here.