Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13


purchase them. Men frequently come down
to the river and beg pitiously Of the Mary.
lsnders for pittance Of these articles.
The cattle suffer terribly from the want Of
salt. -Four sons who had deserted, were yes.
terday arrested and taken back 10 the rebel
army. and their aged father was taken also as
a hostage.
NTw YORK, Sept 6.
Porty-three muskets Of the American
Guard, a secession corps in Stralensbnrg, n
j.. were seized by the Federal Marshal yes.
terdsy. A Lieutenant and private we're found
with them and we're obliged to take the oath
Of allegiance
! II is alleged that large number Of people
/ in Bergen County are secessionists, and tia
authorities will soon arrest the leaders.
The Posrsspecial Washington dispatch says
there is no doubt but concerted advance
will be made by the rebels in few days.
The Herald has special dispatch from
Fortress MoDFoas confirming the evacuii0n Of
Fort Macon at Oeracoke Creek, IL miles
south Of Hatteras The guns were spiked
and munitions Of war destroyed.
The Sipgnehannah was 20 down and
] take possession. A large number Of the
North Carolinians after taking the oath Of
allegiance, wished to volunteer and fight for
the flag. Assurances were received from
Ncwbern, that if supported by proper force.
flag would be raised there, and a majority
Of the inhabitants will aid in establishing it
permanently.
The Unionists ask the aid Of the Federal
Government to support them, when they will
throw Of the rebel yoke.
WAsHIxoroS Sept. G.
The War Department sent orders to Gen.
Wool yesterday to permanently hold Halter
as Inlet.
The Pension Bureau has already commene-
ed pensoning soldiers wounded during che
present war
The new Steamer Pensacola will leave here
in few days probably for New York.
The War Department is receiving troops as
fast as they can be conveniently armed and
assigned positions.
Com. Strngham transacted business at the
Navy Department to-day, and will at once
turn to the feet
A Reconnaissance was made to-day along
the whole frontier OF the Federal army in
Virginia from a point opposite Chain Bridge
| to Alexandria. The condition OF all the
camps is excellent, and strict military dis.
cipline is enforced.
The soldiers are anxious TO meet the enemy.
however large his numbers. The heavy fr.
ing this morning was from battery practice,
which persons miles distant construed into an
engagement, battle having from day to day
been predicted. owing to tho near approach
| Of the armies.
Gen. Mcclellan crossed Long Bridge last
night and passed along the outposts OF tho
army, returning by way OF Chain Bridge, to
personally satisfy himself of the condition Of
affairs, aud arrived back in Washington be.
midnight, His own habits Of walchfalness
and industry have = most eKcellcat effect on
the entire army
RIonNoSp. Va, Sept, Q.
l02 Federal prisoners reached hers this
afternoon. They we're taken by Floyd near
Gauley Bridge last week. 100 belongs to
, the Ohio 7th. There are about 1000 Federal
prisoners here now. The weather in the
mountains is quito cool and clothing is abso-
lutely needed by many of the soldiers. Con-
gress was in session two hours on the Sd.
and then adjourned until the third Monday
in November.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 0.
The Mobile Tribune OF the ID states that
VII le men were employed in getting tho dry
dock ready to be raised at Pensacola,
they we're fired upon from Fort Pickens.--
The first was a blank shot. the second sol
id. and the third shell. The last came near
The Tribune asks Indignantly &" Is not this an
outrageous act Of war, p
WAsHISoroS. Sept. 2.
The Rebels have taken possession and e.
rected earthworks on hill about mile south
of and commanding the residences Of gentle
men Vanderwicker and Vanderbergcr, four
miles from Chain bridge, both of which are
are occupied by our pickets, while the rebel
pickets arc also in plain sight; firing between
them is frequent each party Hyailing them
selves Of every opportunity for shot. II is
feared the rebels intend shelling these houses,
which belong to well known Union men,
Munson's Heights are still occupied by tho
rebels. who have planted two heavy pieces at
their earthworks.
Gordon, the rebel leader In the Maryland
legislature, was released to-day after taking
the oath Of allegiance.
Mr.. Parsons, the successor to Consul Scott
at Rio Janeiro, writes that be found the con-
sulate robbed Of everything Of value. Scott
had even robbed the sailors relief fund.
Baron Won Vegerank. distinguished Off.
Ger with high recommendations from tina
king of Sweden, offers his services to tho
government.
Pursur Gallagher, OF the Washington Navy
Yard, is deiuulter in 100000.
LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept 9.
Hon. James S. Jackson has issued spirit
ed call for regiment Of Kentucky cavalry.
under authority Of the United States for three
years. He states that the soil OF Kentucky
has been wantohly invaded.
FoRrREss MosRoE. Sept 6.
The frigaie Roanoke has returned from OF
Charleston, having been relieved by the va
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