Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10

fcFe' out was uischalRcu by MAJOR Henry,
there being no charge against him.
WAsHiNGrON, May 7.
Brigadier General Cooke, commanding the
military and the defences ofthe Potomac Dor
der, Virginia, in general order says Gen.
Rugglcs has taken up bis quarters at Frcder-
icksburgh. and he Cooke is to take posi-
ton in front of Washington. and, in conneo-
ton with the commanding officer at Harper's
Ferry on the left, thus to cover and defend
the Potomac border against invasion from
the North. Brig. Gen. Cooke commands
the secession forces in Virginia.
lie adds, the Capital has never been threat
oncd. and it is not now threatened Fudge D
1t is beyond and outside Of the limits Of
the free and sovereign state Of Virginia. The
North has not openly and according to the
usage Of civilized nations, declared war, up
on us and we make no war upon them %
but should Virginia soil or the grave Of
Washington be polluted by the tread Of a
single man in arms from the North Of the
Potomac, it will cause open war.
BALTIMORE, May T.
A gentleman from Fredercksburgh says
that Gov. Lctchcr will soon order the evacu-
alton of Harper's Ferry.
NEW YoRK, May 7.
A gentleman from Pensacola reports that
about 5000 Rebel troops were there in bad
condition.
Provisions were giving out and the warm
weather was making many i'll.
The general impression was that an attack
on the Fort would soon be abandoned on the
pretcnce that the troops we're wanted further
Moth.
New York. May T.
The correspondent of the TribuHe says
that everything betokcns the most active pre-
partitions for earnest work, and the day of
rotribution is at hand
Although the close scrutiny exercised by
the telegraph censor, as well as ones com
mon sense, prevents the transmission Of de-
tails concerning Governmental operations
there is no reason the public should not be
given to clearly understand that very import
ant movements and very decided operations
are in progress.
The former dispatch concerning operations
against Harper's Ferry is confirmed, though
accounts received from there to-day render it
far more serious matter than was then sup
posed.
Already ground has been broken on Ar
lington Heights, and preliminary operations
are being effected for important future field
work
Government has advices rendering it GER
tain that there are between 5000 and 5000
troops in the vicinity of Fairfax Court House.
Va. and that within two DAYS march of Rich
mond there arc at least 5000 available men
whose desire and expectation is soon to be
quartered in Washington.
BosToN, May 7.
a. n
learned that no more three month volunteers
are wanted, held meeting this afternoon,
when almost to man they agreed to serve
for three years if wanted.
They then waited on Gov. Andrew to re-
quest that the Regiment might be taken for
service for the full term specified by the proc
lamation of the President. and also that they
might be the first troops sent forward.
WAsHINGToN, May 7.
A special dispatch Of the Post, says "The
Government has already received proffers of
ESQ, 600 men from west of the Alleghanies.
Arrivals of specie from the North make
money matters easier. No further trouble
is anticipated from lack of funds
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May l.
A Philadelphia has just returned from Viz
gnia. Three thousand dollars worth of his
property was seized at Richmond, and he had
to fly for his life,
WASHINGTON, May 7.
Several army officers who failed to get com
missions in the rebel service on resigninp
have asked to be restored and have met an
emphatic refusal
There are 10000 stands of arms in Wash
ington Navy Yard.
ST. LOUIS, Nav 7.
The Cairo correspondent of the Republican
says, that five batteries are now planted at
different points on the Ohio and Mississippi.
fully commanding both rivers at their connu-
ence, and are so planted that the entire force
can be rallied to support any point in few
minutes. All the batteries are sustained by
large bodies of infantry.
BALTIMORE, May 7.
Lieut.. Fauntlcroy of the u. S. Navy was
arrested this morning at Harpcr's Ferry by
the Virginia troops, whilst on his way to
Washington.
Private Lloyd, of the n Y. Eight regi-
ment while drawing load from his rife. the
charge exploded, the ball entered his throat.
killing him instantly. His body was to be
sent to n y. this evening.
RUTLAND, May 8.
. H~ ~" i'HN iNNklilShA ~ 10 nc mustered
into the United States service to-day
WAsHfNGroN, May s.
Regular communication has been re-estab-
lished to-day between Washington and Balti-
more.
Maj. Anderson reviewed The troops here
to-day. 1t was grand display, and much
enthusiasm was manifested
A messenger arrived at Washington last
evening from the Relay House with dispatch
os from Gen. Butler. He reports that he is
all ready to receive orders in regard to his
future movements.
MONTGOMERY, May g.
Mr.. Curry Of Alabama presented bill Ak
ing time for the election of Representatives
to Congress- also for the election of Presi-
dent and Vice President under permanent
Constitution. An act was passed recognizing
the existence of war with the United States
and concerning letters Of marque. A proviso
announces that free ships may make free
goods, and thirty days is allowed Federal YES
sells now at ports of the Confederacy to return
to their homes.
WASHINGTON, May &.
The order Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
for tho stoppage Of all supplies from the West
to the South will be a sad blow to the Reb-
els who are in want Of provision and bread
stuff