Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-23


The boat was towed a short distance from the
shore by one Of the crew named Sauderson.
who quietly stepped into tho water for the
purpose, and thus concerlcd himself from the
enemy. Another uuiniured man. il is said.
lay in the boat, Supplied by the scene, while
the wounded man helped Sanderson row the
boat toward the Resolute, from which assis-
tsnec was Immediately rcndtE4 orhc enemy
evidently congratulated thenS lives that they
had killed the entire boats crew.
The Resolute reached the Navy Yard last
night at eleven o'clock, bringing hither the
dead and the wounded men, who have been
sent to the hospital.
As the woods shifting the several more
important crossings Of the Potomac afford
fine am busoades for the enemy, those who are
best acquainted with the river urge the appli-
cation Of fire as an effectual means Of de-
stroiing the present assailing advantages Of
the rebels, as well as other measures for ae-
eomplisbiug that purpose.
RoLLA. No, Aug. IS
The correspondent Of the 81. Louis Dno-
crat gives the following Mr.. lngraham.
Union clerk in a "secesh' store in Springfield,
arrived here this afternoon lie reports that
four regiments Of rebel cavalry under Gen.
Rains entered Springfield Sunday noon. and
hoisted secession flag on the Court House,
amidst noisy demonstrations Of the troops
and a few resident sympathizers. Our woun-
ded soldiers in the hospital had not been mo-
Tested, and it was announced that only the
Home Guards would be subjects of resent
ment The rebels purchased everything in
the stores, paying any price demanded in rcb-
Ell scrip. They we're particularly apxlous to
get shoes. Some regiments were entirely
Capt Jones, one Of Gen. Sicgors skifmish-
ers, wounded in the battle. reports that Sie-
gels attack on the rear Of the rebel camp was
completes surprises that they woro driven
back toward Gen. Lyons cammand in front
with great slaughter their dead being ia heaps
on the field and for the first bali hour Sic
gel did not lose a man. subsequently cur
II ops were subjected 10 a murderous cross
fire from number Of the enemy's cannon,
throwing perfect shower of shells and grape
ia our ranks After driving the enemy back
about mile and half, Siegel drew off his
force ana fell back on Springfield.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 10.
The Richmond EHqmrersays that the pledg-
cs OF cotton, rice, grain, money, &C., cannot
fall short Of thirty millions Of dollars.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.
Secretary Chase returned to-day and receiv-
ed many congratulations on the success Of his
financial mission. The pledge Of the New
York Philadelphia and Boston banks to lake
fifty millions of the hundred aud City millions
at the seven and three-tenths treasury notes
at par, with a reservation of tho right TO take
the remainder. If not absorbed by the other
subscriptions, is regarded as securing the TAX
ing Of tue entire loan, and is marking at once
the patriotism Of the parties who thus advance
60 the aid of the Government, and their con- |
tdence 10 its power and stability. An oppor-
tunity will at once be given to people all over /
the country to subscribe to the loan, and sub I
scriptions may now be made with the Assist
ant Treasurer of the United States, either at
Boston. Philadelphia OF New York. Under |
this loan, every $50 note will bear the interest
Of cent. a day, and larger notes at the same
rate. Subscription books will soon be open
ed in all the principal cities and towns.
NFw YoRK. August II.
The Union men Of Kentucky aud Tennes-
say that great Federal victory in Virgin
ia at the next battle will extnguish the re-
bellon in those States. Judge Nelson of
Tennessee is in Jail at Richmond.
Adyices from Kentucky state that the new
Legislature will request Senator'S Brecken-
ridge and Powell to resign.
The Herald reports the discovery of an at
tempt TO blow up Fort Columbus, on Govern
ernors Island. -Four men are represented to |
have gone there Monday night, with the in
tention of layir g train to blow up the mag
azine and destroy several hundred tons of
powder, and large number Of soldiers quar-
tered there. The authors Of the infamous
scheme escaped. The sentry who passed
them to the Island is missing.
It is understood that the money found on
Serrill, rebel messenger aboard the Persia, |
IS worthless. 1t consists Of post notes of
bank Of England payable only to his order
CAIRO, ILL.,, August l6
Twenty-Five men of Capt. Noleman's cayal-
~ company, under Lieut.. TrefIts, sent into
Missouri last night on scouting expedition.
encountered force of the enemy's cavalry be-
low Charleston. Being ovcrpowered by SUI
perior numbers, they retreated to Charleston,
where they we're met by a large rebel force Of
infantry. They charged on them and sue
ceeded in cutting their way through. and all
arrived at Col. Lawess camp this afternoon
except six. 1t is reported that four we're
killed The other two are missing. The
rebels under JEFF Thompson are occupying
Charleston in large forces. Hardee is said
to be at Greenville, Mo, dispirited and ont
of conceit with the war. 1t is reported that
Gen. Pillow is within 25 miles, at the head of
1900 men.
WAsHINGTON, Aug. II.
Ex-Minister Faulkner is not, as has been
stated, merely detained as hostage for the
return Of Messrs. Harris aud Magraw, who
went to the Confederate Camp for the purpose
of recovering the body OF the late Colonel
Cameron, but for good and satisfactory rea-
sons TO the Government, apart from any such
considerations.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. H.
detachment Of United States troops from
Cape Girardeau seized $5S, 900 belonging 20
the banks at St. Genevive yesterday BY order
Of Gen. Fremont and brought it to this city
to-day. IL is understood that this money is
being used OF would be used for the benefit
Of secessionists in that section
ST. LOUIS, Aug. II.
1t appears now that the sos 900 seized at
st. Gcnevieye yesterday, was at the request
of the Directors OF the Parent Bank here to
whom it was transferred to-day by General
Fremont.
Dispatches reached here to-day that the
train copveVinO frnone ovpr tho H.unfl,I I'D