The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-21
l2 O'clock, Noon.

Washington May ~ The l.. ). transport,
FreebOrn, arrived this afternoon direct from
Fort Monroe. She captured two small vessels
and lett them at the Washington Navy Yard
A passenger on the Freeb0rn states that on Sat-
urday two vessels from The fleet paid visit to
the vicinity of Sewells Island abont four miles
from the Fortress, where the Vrginans were
erecting batteries, and threw several shells at
the works, spelling materially their architecture
al arrangements Shots were fired at the yes,
sci but without effect. 1t is not known that
anything en- shore was injured. Commodore
Pcndergrast sent flag of truce to Norfolk
with view to make arrangements for transpor
tation thence Of certain persons to the North,
and received the assurance that in this respect
he should be accommoda ted. vessel Was in
waiting to take them to New York
The steamer Niagara has been withdrawn
from the blockade forces off Charleston, for
more important service. Another vessel Will
Immediately take her place.
Two schooners loaded with recruits for the
Confederate army have been captured on the
Potomac.
Washington, May 20. The Government has
determined to release all persons under arrest as
spies, on their taking the oath of allegiance to
the Government and the Union.
Letters and papers for the New England
troops at Fort Monroe can now be sent there d.
rected via Baltimore, the daily mail route being
this day established.
New York, May 20. A letter from Fort
Monroe mentions that the Harriet Lane had re-
ceived orders to proceed to Charleston with dis
patches for the Niagara and return immcdi-
atey.
A special dispatch TO the Post says the Gov
ernment has received advices from London,
which afford perfectly salts acory indications
of the line OF policy which will be pursued by
the British Government towards the seeding
States.
The Administration entertains the firm con-
victon that its course in crushing out rebellion
will be fully sustained in England
Judge Nelson writes from Tennessee that the
Union men OF the eastern section of the State
will give 900 majo ity agans; secession.
special dispatch to the Times from Freder.
lex says 1900 Mississippians arrived at Har,
per s Ferry on Sunday; also two Regiments
from Alabama. The small pox has broken out
among the troops there.
New York, May 20. The steamer Matanzas
has arrived from Washington, via Hampton
Roads, having delivered to Commodore String
ham dispatches from Washington The state
nent is confirmed that IL battery is located at
Aqua Creek. but 1t was not molestod
Inc war steamer Poca hontas is stationed off
the Rappihannock, to prevant battery there
firing into national vessels
BALTIMORE, May 20.
This afternoon a detachment of soldiers
from the Philadelphia encampinent came to the
city and marched with muskets and fixed BAY
onets from. the steamboat landing to the Office
Of the United States District Attorney, and de.
liyered to him document, and after u brief
stay returned. There are many surmises and
rumors In regard to their visit The most prob
able seems to be that their object was 70 take
possession of arms said to be secrcted in the city
A cold and easterly rain has prevailed all dav,
which renders the condition of the camp at
Locust Point very disagreeabe.
A number of soldiers of Colonel Lees repi.
men. are reported on the sick lis, to day, but it
ls believed none are seriously ill.
Eight companies oil United States recruits
raised here during the last few days, left this
afternoon for the Relay House, where they are
to be encamped. 1t is understood that they are
to occupy the Fort now held by the Massachu-
sets troops, who are to go to Fort Monroe.
The Boston Artillery are ordered to Annapo-
lis Immediately. Ii is supposed to proceed to
Fort Monroe.
Hagerstown, May 20. The Confederate troops
have not yet crossed the Potomac to Williams
burg. They have no tents and very little, if
any, provisions. The Commander says that he
has no intention to cross. This is reliable. 1t
is reported that fifteen hundred more men are
expected tonight with pieces Of artillery.
NEW YORK, May 20.
Advces from Key West to the 18th inst.