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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

who was among the piokets, determined to
have the balance Of the cows and those who
know him will very readily believe he got
them. They were brought into camp in tri-
umph and those who had the luxury of milk
in their coffee, failed to discover any lack Of
sweetness in a rebel article
To-day numerous shells have been thrown
from battery at Gen. Stevens quarters, adj
Joining us on the east, and the smoke of their
explosion was distinctly visible about two
miles distant. With glass the rebel pick
cts in that vicinity could be seen running to
and fro. evidently i'll at ease. Some profess
to have discovered earth works thrown up at
that point. and the shells were undoubtedly
thrown with that belief; but my vision is not
sufficiently keen to see them.
In due time | shall have something to say
about the imperative wants and necessities of
our regiments but there has been so much
fault-fnding shat propose not to add to the
list Of grievances until such time as | can
reasonably hope to accomplish some good re-
suits thereby. But ! cannot refrain from
saying that no Vermonter can visit our brig
adc without being proud Of the Vermont
regiments. With all their drawbacks, and
all the severe duty which has been thrown
upon them without stint or measure. it is no
disparagement to others to say that no finer
regiments are to be found in the service.
This need Of praise is awarded by all. They
constitute the very advance the post of dan
ger and the post Of honor. Gen. Smith of
ten remarks that with the Vermont rcgi-
ments he can accomplish anythHgj and GER
tainly be has not yet failed in any of his diff
fcult and hazardous undertakings
The weather to-day has been remarkably
warm-almost equal 10 any summer day in
Vermont: but the nights are very damp and
cold. These extremes must render the eli
mate unhealthy p.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

virginia, Oct H.
Our regiment, the Vermont ith, is now
very pleasantly situated on the soil of the
"Old Dominion as you may know ere now
The name of our present oncampmcnt has
not been officially reported to us but that is a
minor matter, we think. as we do not expect
to remain here long 1t is much more pleas
ant here than at camp Advance. as we are in
an open field, the land is sufficiently rolling
to be comfortably diy, and we have a good
parade ground, which, with us, is very i'm
portant.
The other Vermont regiments are encamped
near us earth works have been thrown IN
in front OF us, aud denuminated a fort the
fort is occupied by few pieces of artillery.
among which are some riied pieces, one
Howitzer A good many other regiments
are near us, but do not know what is the
extent Of oar force on this side Of the Poto-
mac such matter being considered more
safe, at head Quarters. than In the ranks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25
VERMONT sIXrH RKGIAlrNr

An interesting incident occurred while mus
terng IN the last company Of the Sixth Regi-
ment Sixteen of the young men, many Of
whom had served three months at Fortress
Monroe in the Vermont First. being dissatis-
ned with their captain, refused to take the
OATH Gen. Baxter ordered them under ar
rest and marched them TO the guard house, to
be punished as mutineers. &c On concluding
the muster, Lieutenant Jones proposed to see
the Toys, and expostulated With them. He
addressed them plainly and pointedly, but
ahectonately, mot, said he, "as an officer.
but as brother and friend" The BOYS were
deeply eiiected-there was not dry eve
among them, or the spectators. lie invited
Their questions in conclusion, aud answered
them kindly and fully, and offered to receive
them and administer the oath. They asked
Tor moments consultation. 1t was granted
and with their heartfelt thanks to the Lieuten.
ant beautifully expressed by one of their num-
Der they announced themselves ready to take
the oath, and We're duly mustered iuto the
yice.-B0ston ,Jouriai
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25
CAN'T GRrFlN, Fairfax County,


Mr.. EDIToR:-The exciting events of to-
day consist Of report that the rebels have
thrown several shells into an encampment
at the Western extremity of this division.
Whether any execution was done know not
nor can | youch for the truth of the report.
But venture to guess that greater loss was
suffered by the carelessness Of some compa-
MES at dress parade this afternoon, in Gen.
McCall's brigade, by which means two mem.
bers Of Pennsylvania artillery company
were killed on the spot,
BY reconnaissance to-day it is pretty
well settled that the rebels, although their
piekets are lodging about within reach of the
naked eye from our camp, have yet no areat
force this side of Fairfax Court House some
twelve miles directly ahead of our camp.
There they have large body of troops. and
1t is believed that they will there make a
stand. But think we shall know very soon
whether they will contest or abandon that
point. p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

~ t'AfaA ~ IN AsNAs NfAA- AOs
Having no chance to send my letter to the
office till Monday, add a word OF my Sunday
experience. Our regiments have SO recently
come into camp, and were so liable to be or
dered forward at once that very little respect
could be paid to the sacredness of the day
Full forces Of pckets and skirmishers were
sent out, and a great number Of men de-
tailed as wood choppers, to open up views for
our forces in different directions, and also to
cut oft hiding places for the rebels. Soon,
however, came fresh reports of an appreh.nd-
ed attack. The skirmishers hurrying in the
choppers were Iecaled the guns put in po-
sition, and our forces ordered under arms
But the excitement failed to reach the point of
the preceding day and as the day wore on
it gradually subsidized At two o'clock | at
tended Rev. Mr.. Parmalee's service in the Sd
regiment. The attendance was very small.
At evening Rev. Mr.. Simonds, chaplain OF the
5th, preached to large gathering, composed
Of the 5th and ID
Among the achievements Of the day was the
arrest OF three rebels-one officer in disguise.
and one mischievous old lady and her brother.
All were sent to Washington.
From lengthy conversation with some
Union people who have escaped to our lines,
am satisfied that most sanguinary war is
yet to be waged after our national controversy
shall have been setted-and that will be
neighborhood war between loyalists and reb-
els The annoyances and prosecutions on the
part of the latter must have been terrible. and
the retrbution is sure to come
l saw Secretary SEWARD and lady, with
two gentlemen associates, riding through the
encampment, and heard of the presence Of
General Mcclellan. p.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

EARLY OFFENSIVE AcTroN. The Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Wor'd says
" But now I wish to ask your attention ia
two opinions, freely expressed by thought
iul people, which have most serious bearing
on the probabilities of the fall campaign.
ftfd-lt is believed by many that the reb-
els, aware Of their own limited means of re-
treat before the onset Of an army so thorough.
ly equipped as our own, are sending daily one
or two regiments TO Richmond, and vest
ward and are merely keeping up a feint in
iront to delay our progress. That, if attack
ed, they will renew the Bull Run method OF
defense, and whip us il they can; but that
they hope we will not attack them.
Seeond-Men of high standing thoroughly
familiar with the country between Washing
ton and Richmond, say that if our army does
not 90 forward at once it cannot 90 forward
at all. II the rains and frost set in at the
usual time, the clayey mud between Fairfax
and the Rappahannock will be utterly impas-
sable Tor wagons and arlillery--will present a
barrier more formidable than mountain ranges.
This condition lasts through the winter; the
soil of the region being sui generis. and the
climate that one Of half-rigor so opposed to
military movements. The rebels may be
counting on all this. They know every inch
and quality of their own ground, and will
avail themselves Of its advantages in the
most adroit manner
These ideas support the theory that our Of
fensiye will and must be vigorously pushed
at once"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

Mr.. EDlIoR:-Last evening there was
some diminishing between our piekats md
'ne reoels' lhe plekets of Wisconsin
regiment encampod next ours, sailed be-
yoha thelf lines tn capture a small herd of
cows but the rebels fired on them so brisk
~ mat they secured only ten Of the cows.
leaving four or fvo behind No damage was
done to our men, though ball grazed the
oelt OF a lieutenant but one Of the rebels
was seen to fall from his horse, and was car.
RED of the ground by his companions. Bot
Capt, Dillingham; of the Vermont Second
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

lHE FREMONT AND BLAIR CONTROVERSY
-, rCoi, Fornoy writes from Washington to the
fhuadelphia Press in relation to the Fremont
troubles as follows:
'intellisenoe has been received from Sec
re'ary Cameron and Adiutant General Thorn
as a., mat they have heard both sides of the
Blair and Fremont controversy. and enter,a;n
little doubt that it can be amcably and hon
orably adjusted, The Secretary had full
interview with both, and heard their friends
respectively, and will return, it is said. well
convinced that while many Of the charges of
BLAIR were well founded the patriotism and
ylgor OF Fremont cannot be questioned
u'eaI credlt is due to General Cameron for
the manner in which he took hold of this nm
pleasant aft IT. 1t is his purpose. under.
stanI' to visit all the military stations within
the distinct of General Fremont aud General
sherman late Andcrson) and TO satisfy every
Just complaint that can be made"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

The Chicago Tribune has special dispatch
from ST. Louis llth, which remarks
"Seeretary Cameron aud Adjutant General
Thomas left this afternoon for Louisville, to
welt Gen. Sherman. Thomas is reported hos
tile to Fremont. Cameron is non-committal.
The latter expressed his satisfaction, however.
with the utility of Benton Barracks, although
he found fault with the Notifications, on the
ground that they are not necessary. The i'm
preston is that Cameron is dissatisfied with
Fremont's course"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

Tho Vormort r1i.,,,;a.i $500, 3.
annual ncetina IN ;,s 'u' oop.'s! notI Ws
ON TUESDAY, af5crnonn ~ .',o IN i,ouse
siding. The committec}to nor1;0atd i'a "g p.e.
for the ensuing year AZ, also V''''.'a
next meeting at Montpelier made the fol III wv
ing report:
P,es;5en,-Ior Hi ANnu,r
Renpinotnn ii''i'i' Nor'h
Tcc Preside,t. -D.oioi Koito p-.,-
boro. n p - '.''o, NoiiogE' bIa',ie-
Benedict BnrI;noton '-0''' p'''0' w. W.
RocorJn'o So, a..
g. AIhoaa' Noo' houghton'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

FRESH FRUITS ALL THE YEAR
Improved Bottles for Preserving,
AT EMERY's.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

LOUISVILLE, oct. IS.
Gen. Ward, commanding Andy johnson at
Greensburgh, KY, has dispatched Col. Har-
low to Gen. McCook for reinforoements.
Gen Ward reports 6O00 rebels advancing
upon and within u miles of Greensburg
10000 troops have gone to hi. assistance.
Dates from Charleston and New Orleans of the
llth, Richmond of the 10th, and Nashville Of
the 9Th have been received Gen. Twisgs
has resigned at New Orleans on account OF i'll
health, and Gen. Mansfield Soule succeeds.
Travel from New Orleans is under strict sur
yeilance. Gen. Wise's health is improving
Parson Brownow supports the candidates for
confederate Congress, but severely satirizes
Tue rebel authorities. Breckenridge and Pres
ton were at Nashville onthe 7th.
A special correspondent Of the Mobile i'd
veriiser says Of the Santa Rosa Island affair /:
The Hospital Structure is the only building
now standing on the Island. 1 100 men were
IN the expedition under Gen. Ruggles. Col.
Wilson's sentinels were either killed or cap
tured,and the whole regiment fed rapidly be-
yond the eastern walls of Fort Pickens.-
The Colonel took to his heels, clothed on
ly in his shirt. Our forces advanced to with
IN mile of Fort Piokens, from which a gun
was not fred, Neither did the fleet FIRE up
on our forces who were upon the Island from
two until six o'clock in the morning. -
A dozen or more of our men we're killed. and
20 wounded. Maj Bagder, of the u. S ar
my and some 80 other iederals are now our
prisoners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25
CANT MoKiNsrRY,

Neaf Syfacuse, Mo-, Oct. II.
Fremont has sent dispatch stating that
he has reason to believe that Sterling Price
has retraced, or will retrace his steps to the
Usage, and there make stand and give our
forces battle. Adj. Gen. Smith informs me
that he has raised over 10000 men for the
Missouri State militia. and thinks that he
will be enabled, in due season, to obtain
the remainder of the - 900. A large sup
ply OF material is now on the way here from
St. Louis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-25

. TANII HOhk, UcF. IT.
Passengers from IIarper's Ferry state that
there was quite battle yesterday near that
place, between two regiments Of Missis.ippi
and Alabama, and the Wisconsin LIST and
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

The news OF the great battle III Missouri Is
confirmed By later dispatches. Gen. Lyon. by
skillful maneuver and speDdldy bold attack. put
the Rebels to utter rout, killing 300 of them.
Gen. Price, overcome with the excitement of
imminent peril was obliged to be carried from
the field Gov. Jackson viewed the affair from
"a safe distance, then fled and hid himself. Gen.
Lyon followed up his victory by capturing Boone
vile.
There is no little excitement in Western Vir-
ginia. 1t is said that 500 rebel troops are in
the neigbborhoOd of Phlllippi and Beverly, and
that an attack on the latter place is imminent.
The SecessOnists from Romney burned bridge
90 miles west of Cumberland yesterday morning.
ana marched thence upon Piedmont, which
place they hold. The inhabitants retired. The
rebels have destroyed the teegraphic communl-
cation east of Piedmont and have cut off com
munication by rail between Cumberland and
Grafton. Their numbers are supposed to be
about 1900.
Col. Stones column on Tuesday had n sharp
skirmish with the Rebels near Lecsburg The
enemy attempted to cross the river at Goose Creek,
when they were fired upon by our troops with rifles
and cannon. One shell burst in boat, killing
several and throwing the others into great con-
fusion.
The Rebels have burned Goose Creek Bridge,
on the LeeSburg Turnpike, about four miles from
that place, connecting with the turnpike road to
Alexandria.
The Rebels who attacked Gen. Scbenck's men
on Monday, retired through Vienna, carrying
their battery with them, and left the town de-
serted. A scout, who penetrated into the village
of Fairfax Court House on Tuesday night de-
| clares that there were no disunion troops there,
though there were certainly nearly 1900 on
Monday They had probably fallen back toward
| Centreyile, and we learn that they bad burned
several cars on the Alexandria, LOudon, and
Hampshire Railroad.
The steamer Mount Vernon yesterday went
down the Potomac toward the VIII te-House
eighteen miles below Alexandria, for the purpose
of destroying a battery planted there. The Mount
| Vernon had on board detachment of the list
Regiment of Ncw-York, and some gunners OF
the Pensacola.
The expedition which on Monday went from
| Fortress Monroe up the James River returned
on Tuesday. The enemy in considerable num-
bers occupy the district between Hampton and
| Buck River, and seem inclined TO draw nearer
to Old Point 1t is the opinion of Capt. Smith
of the Typographical Engineers that they intend
to occupy the district between Hampton and
| Yorktown. The reported concentration of troops
| above Newport News is contradcted.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

Rucker breyetted at Buena Vista; Of W. II.
Sdell, formerly of the lst Artillery. ard then
surveyor 10 this city, an engineer on the Cro'on
Aqueduct. the Long Island Railroad, aud the
Erie Railroad. &C.; and of Clarence A. Seward
of this city, a near relative of the Secretary Of
State.
Among those named as subaltern officers are
Theodore Winthrop killed at Great Bethel;
George T.. WariDg, jr., now Major Of the Carl.
baldi Guard, at Washington, and T. p. McElrath
of this city, now Lieutenant in Hawkins's
ZOuayes, of Fortress Monroe.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

would have rushed to the leadership OF Arnold
lust after the execution of Andre. But this is
only in keeping with many other kindred achieve
msnts. Harvey still fonrsbes, in spite OF h's
admitted treasoo; the Departments are incam'
bered with known Secession clerks; Ross Winans
has been permitted to return to his treacherous
and traiiorous occupations at Baltimore; and
who knows but the pirates recently captured on
board the first priyateer may yet be organized
into petted body guard
Your friends are already yours; buy your
enemies Is not this doctrine for the present
day
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

SAsuARY PoLIcE.-Under the direction Of Sergeant
Lord considerable business is done in this department.
by arrangement entered into with the Corporation
Counse that officer agrees to promptly prosecute all
property who refuse to have their houses and
the yards connected with them cleaned upon the orders
Of the sanitary police. There were occasionally re-
fisals at the beginning of the season, but fifty
having stood suit at a cost to each of $i5 the exam
ples have produced the desired effect, and more
trouble is expected.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

GRADUATING CLASS on PRlscEroS.-A recent arti.
Gle in THE TRIBUNE made the Graduating Class Of
Princeton College to contain but sixty members. The
true number is eighty.eight. Some from the South it
is true, were Obliged in order to insure their commun-
cations to leave before ClassDay but not
prevent them from taking their degrees. Leaving out
the Graduating Class, the College loses but forty men,
bcrs from the Southern States. The Commencement
Exercises take place on "Wednesday, June 20.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

We learn from source not likely to be mis-
Informed that Mr.. James +. Harvey has not
been recaiied from the Portuguese mission, al
though there is ample and unquestionable evil
dence of his completely with the traitors Of
South Carolina. If any uncharltable persons
should suppose that Harvey has some strong
though mysterious mold not upon the Secretary of
State, but on prominent friends of his deeply
Interested in contracts, and that the President is
not aware Of the facts it would be difficult to
deny that appearances were in favor of their
hypothesis
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

II has been reported that the Hon. Emerson
Etherldgc viii not be candidate for the Clerk.
ship OF the House of Representatives. Tbs is a
mistake. If the friends of the Union. the Consti.
tuition, and the enforcement of the Laws, desire
that Dir. Etheridge should stand for that Office,
be will not refuse their sufirages. And We shall
not be- contradicted when We say that no man
can deserve them better.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20
For Our soldiers.

TIE Publishers of THE Ntw-loRK TRIBrSE cH
GLADLY send dozen oopes Of Ae'r Da"y and as many
of their Iicckig yegu g FREE 10 me Colonel Of
each and ecery regiment engaged an the War tor the
Uaoa pkO ,cM instruct has Ad u'Ght 10 notify as from
time 10 Gme konc 10 torard ,m to has oddresS, and
rho sciH aHow them TO be distributed among hs men for
pernsal ,chen of duty. Please odd'ess THE TRIBUNE,
Ne.r- yoyE
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

COMMISSIONERS or EaionArloS.-Tbs Board met
yesterday afternoon, Mayor Kalbleisch, of Brooklyn
being present for the first time. No business Of i'm
portance was transacted. The number Of emigrsnis
arriving during the week was 96S; disbursments
SIC, $50; receipts $5,38 balance In bank 81 ,90 49,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

We congratulate the powers that be, at Wash
ington, on the rare virtue Of consistency, which
is, fguratvely and prOverbially. Jewel
Emory, the Secessionst and traitor. who had
resigned, has been restored to an honorable posi-
tion in the Army. How must our brave and
glorious privates delight to serve under such an
on officer They must experience feeling akin
to that with which tho W4igs OF the Revolution
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

Troops begin to move forward again. Yester-
day four regiments went through thls city on
their way to Washington, aad tor the next week
. constant stream of troops from the Eastern
end Middle States will pour into the Capital.
The regiments which LETT here yesterday were
the 4th Maine and the l4th, l6th aud 3Stn New
York Volunteers.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

We print this morning, an interesting letter from
our special correspondent, with Gen. Patterson's
column. in which he describes the crossing OF the
Potomac exposes tie condition of the Virginia
refugees ia Maryland, and gives the causes and incl
dents of the evacuation of Harper's Ferry.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

They were ordered to leave to-day, but it is im-
possible for them to start until relieved by this
necessary aid. They ought not to be obliged to
wait for if single day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20
AeSp2lurk Daily Gribn,1a
IN cORgrSpONDCNTS.

Nc notice he taken of AhoHy nous ou tnca'ions 1
,nfsC fug Insertion u rr auti enticeo py te
name and sddress Of the ariy for pu0hca'
ton but a. guaranty loT his good iaith
We cannot urOert 10 ,ci' CuG mol csilons
Auko es letters Tor this shoulo addressed to IHE
TAM M" New-NoIk.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

We have no doubt, however, that Gen. Scott
will estimate this state of things at it. true value,
and so direct bis energies as to keep Baltimore
squarely up to the performance Of her Federal
duties
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

A. a dinner of the st. Andrews Society In
Washirgtoo, ON TUESDAY, Secretary Cameron
made speech, in which be said that the war
would surely continue TIL the causes Of it should
10 removed; and that when it was done we
should hear 10 more Of NIrsinlans and South
Caroo.ans--only Of Americans. These words
were received with enthusiastic appause.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

Among the Second Lieuienanls recently sp
pointed is Francis F.. Brownell, the avenger o.
Col. EllswOrth's death.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

A decision was made yesterday by the Appraiser
General Snd Henry Coeg'li, esq, the Merchant
Appraiser, appointed BY the Government, to act
with Mr. McElrLth, In the great seizure case of
Buencs Ayrean wool. The seizure was made by
the late Collector. on the ground OF fraudulent
certificate Of the Uni'eJ Stairs Consul. The large
amount OF merchandise inyoyed made the case
OF more taaD usual interest and Importance
We understand that tie decision was in favor Of
the importers on all points.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-20

1t is positively stated by persons in the vicin-
ity OF the rebel batteries at VIENNA that the South
Carolina troops placed IN front Of themselves
one hundred and fifty p'gro,s to receive the fire
Of the Ohio men, but that tue former fell fiat on
their faces when the muskcts OF tbs latter were
pointed in their direction, and that tuus the shots
passed oser them aud killed SIX Of the soldiers
whom hey were set up TO protect.