The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-15
INV TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN.
3 O'CLOCK, A. M.
w AsHINGToN, Oct IA.

inc the Department OF the Cumberland to rein
.ts'c all the officers of the 9th Illinois Reg
;mrnt who were discharged ~ Gen. Fremont
through the iniormality of Col. Hecker.
II Is further directed that the charges direct
" inter, sted parties may have made, to make
the one against the other; be submitted to Gen.
sherman for such action as the general interest
Of the country may require. The committee of
,bq asgricved officers will leave Washington to,
morrow to report for duty.
The Commissioners to the Worlds Fair
oroanzed to day by electing Secretary Seward
Chairman, and Mr.. Kennedy Sur erintendent of
the census Secretary.
OF the thirteen Commissioners Edward Ever
etC was the only commissioner absent. He sent
!, letter of excuse. A committe was appointed
to wait on the President, with request that
he send National vessel to England to convey
10 h goods as the American contribu tors may
lesiys to exhibit.
Gen. Walter Jones, an aged and distinguished
retired lawyer, died to day.
According to the Richmond papers there is
brisk quarrel going on between Wise and Floyd,
arising out of the campaign in Western Vir-
glnla
The Enquirr says Wise was never tainted
with suspicion of crime like Floyd's. The
oft the rack on the day of the battle of Bull
run has been discharged.
1t has been reliably ascertained that the
Rebel force which made its appearance west of
townsville on Saturday consisted of only one
COMPANY of infantry, and one Of cavalry.
The promptitude of our troops in obeying
orders for the last Two days has elected common
1aron from the most prominent officers, and
strengthened confidence in their efficiency for any
conflict in which they may be called TO partici-
paIe. Gen. Van Vliet of the Quartermaster' s
Department, is assiduously engaged in provi-
ding oyercoats and blankets for the troops AS
those articles are from time to time received,
they aye rapidly distributed by Capt Thomas
The contractors in the Northern cities do not
furnish the supplies SO expeditiously as the
wants Of BE soldiers require, it being the pur.
pose of the Government to allow none to cross
the river, unless they ale comfortably clad.
The rebels on Saturday advanced to Pohick
Church, II miles from Alexandria, and barri-
caded tue road with wagons, but our plckets
paid no hostile attention to them.
Reports have been current for several days
that Gen. Banks has crossed the Potomac and
even hard fighting is rumored, but it is certain
that no such information had reached Washing
t0n tonight.
Yesterday the rebels made q reconnaissance al
Edwards Ferry, several prominent officers,
judging from their uniform, being engaged in
that business.
SYRACUSE, Mo- Oct. IA.
Gen. Cameron spent Saturday night in jeff
arson City and arrived at Upton at nine O clock
yesterday morning. He rode here on horseback
Accompanied by Gen. Fremont and staff. He
reviewed Gen. McKinnstry's brigade and after
ward made few welI-timed remarks to the
troops, expressing the highest qualification at
the condition in when he found them, and the
utmost confidence that in the hands of such men
the aonof and success of our country were safe.
Loud cheers were then given for Cameron,
Fremont and Mckinstry. Gen. Cameron and
party accompanied by Gen. Fremont and staff,
thsn proceeded to Upton by railroad, where he
reviewed Gen. Asboth' division, which was also
IN excellent condition, and then went by special
train to St. Louis.
1t is understood that Gen. Cameron expressed
himself highly gratfed with the condition OF
Fremont army.
Gel. tlerrili's cavalry have gone down the
Usage on 4 scout. Gems. McKinstry and Stan
ley will remain here and not 90 East as was re-
ported. Gen. Fremont is on the eve of moving,
but is greatly embarrassed for the want of the
parties Of rebels have been foraging within
sixty miles Of Sedaia.
We have very late intelligence from Prices
army. Our informant, who is q. citizen OF this
County, deserted and is here to claim the an
4csty offered 10 rebels who lay down their arms.
N2 LEFT Price on Wednesday, Il short distance
,gu-a 81 Johnstown. moving southwark. lie
represents that great dissatisfaction prevails in
= t1., 6,I
and J.. assurances could be conveyed to them
Thai. they would not be iashly dealt with, he
thinks The greater part of the State Guard
would lay down their arms and return to their
homes
They are tired Of the war and are only pre-
vented from deserving in large bodies by the as
SuFances Of their officers that if caught they vii
be hung as traitors and by the stories OF horrl
Die Union outrages which are lndustrlously cir
tuiated and believed.
Eight or ten citizens of his County, who be-
onged to his Company, deserted along with
HIM, and arc ready to give themselves up.
CAIRO, Oct. IA.
The steamer Gramrus, with flag of truce
from the rebel camp at Columbus, asking for an
"xchange Of prisoners, arrived this morning.
Gen, Grant replied, that of his own accord
ne could make no exchange, as he did not rec
oSnlze the Southern Confederacy, but ne would
communicate with higher authorities for their
nsws on the subject.
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. IA.
Secretary Cameron and Adj. Gen. Thomas
eit this afternoon for Washington on special
'aln, via Indianapolis.
New York, Oct, II. Special dispatches from
Washington state that Mr.. Kenall has inst ar
rived from Richmond, where he has been i'm