Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31

Of Alexandria has considerably increased tbs
military enthusiasm here. The Deitas Mont
gotnery dispatch contains letter from VIM
L. Yaucoy. who was not doubling his success,
in his mission. The new tariff will 60 into
operation on the 3lst of August. The 18Th
OF June will be day Of Fasting and Prayer.
Union State Convention in Batimore-Suong
Union Resolutions Adopied.
BALTIMORE, May 30.
The Union State Convention in session here
to-day was largely attended and great enthu.
siasm was manifested. A series Of rosolu.
tions were adopted in favor of unconditional
Union. denouucing secession in the strongest
terms, and pledgng the State to sustain tho
Government in the exercise Of all its consti-
tutional powers, for the vigorous active and
successful crushing Of the rebellion. There
were only two dissenting votes.
WAsHINGroN, May 25.
grand procession escorted the remains of
Col Ellsworth to the depot to be conveyed
to New York. 5000 additional Govern
ment troops have gone across the river into
Virginia, including portion of the Mass. 9Th
Regiment.
The reports from there are that no large re-
bel force has yet been heard from, but an at
tack is still expected
The army are engaged steadily in certifying
their position.
New YORK, May 25.
The Tribune says that Mr.. Ellswortb's fu-
neral took place to-day. The body was de-
posted in the Congressional burying ground.
All is quiet at Alexandria.
The Zouaves are quartered in the outer de-
pot, the New Jersey Regiment in King street.
All the stores are closed.
The loyal citizens regard Ellsworth's death
as murder, and thus signify their opinion.
Jackson was begged last night to make no
resist nee, but swore he would die in defense
of his flag.
The State Department have received no
dispatches whatever from our legation abroad,
and the assertion that Great Britain has re-
fused to accept our recognition of the resolu-
tion OF the Paris Congress respecting priya-
tecring is pure fiction.
The Herald says that reports have been
received at Washington that U. $. Steamer
has had an engagement with battery at a.
quia Creek completely demolishing it.
The men from the steamer went on shore
afterwards and raised the stars and stripes
This is the only battery between Washing
ton and Fort Monroe.
WASHINGTON. May rs.
The bridges on the Leesburgh. Virginia,
Railroad have been destroyed by the Govern
ment forces from Harper's Ferry, in the direc-
ton of Washington.
WAsHINGToN, May 25.
An account just resolved from Virginia,
which seems to be truthful, states that the
Federal picket guard at Little Falls Church.
near Arlington, were driven in by the rebels.
The latter were soon put to flight.
New YoRK. May rs.
BY the arrival Of the schooner Matilda from
Tampco, we learn that on April 9th a revolt
took ploc- among the soldiers in consequence
Of not receiving their pay. Some IA or Is
officers and men were taken out and shot,
when order was restored.
CHAMBERsBURGII, MAY %.
Adyicos from Hagerstown state that the
railroad track has been torn up on both sides
by the rebels at Harper's Ferry. It is re-
ported that not less than 10000 Of them are
at that point and in the neighborhood
1t is reported at Grafton that the Ohio
troops have crossed the Ohio river at Mary
eta, and arc moving on to Harper's Ferry
Twelve heavy Columbiads are in the batteries
ON the Maryland Heights opposite Harper's
Ferry. These Maryland Heights are the
highest at the Ferry, and the key to the whole
position
WHEELING, Va, May 25.
20 counties in Western Virginia have been
heard from. They give large maiorities n
gainst secession.