Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-27

Mulligan's Notifications four or FIVE times on
Wednesday, but was rcpulsed each time with
loss Of from 500 to 400. Mr.. Kings account
is quite incoherent, and entire reliance is not
placed on it here. There is li.tlc question:
however. that battle has taken place, out
the details are yet unknown
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept 20.
Col. Crittenden from Indiana, who was the
first to bring regiment from another state
into Western Virginia in aid Of the Federal
Government. was the first to come to the aid
Of Kentucky. His regiment, we'll armed,
passed through our streets towards the Nash
willie depot this afternoon, aud proceeded i'm
modiately southwark. They were enthusiast
dcally received on the route.
FRANKroRr, Sept. 90
The bill which passed both houses ofs the
Legislature requesting Gen. Anderson TO call
for and take command Of the Kentucky vol
unteers. was vetoed BY Gov Magoiiin. 1t
was passed over the veto in the House by 6s
against %.
lRoNroN, Mo, Sept 8.
A skirmish occurred on Thursday at Black
river, fifteen miles south west Of here, be-
tween three companies Of Indiana volunteers
under Maj. Gamitt and body ofrebol caval-
~ under the nototorous Ben Talbot. Five
rebels were killed, four prisoners taken, 40
horses and quantity Of arms captured.
The balance scattered in all directions.
BALTIMORE, sept. 20.
Capt. kidds cavalry from New Crock and
company Of Infantry from Fort Pemberton,
made a descent upon rebel Camp at Peters
burg, Hardy County, Va. ON the 9th inst.
One shot from l ? FOUNDER scattered the rob
els like chat. Several were killed and a
number taken prisoners. The camp and all
equipage we're taken and destroyed, also a
large quantity Of corn, guns, uniforms, &c.
The same day Col Zeigler attacked some
$50 rebels while drilling near Barbersvlle,
the rebels fed at tie first fire, their leader
and two others we're made prisoners. Sever
al were killed aud wounded.
BosroN, Sept. 81.
A serious boiler explosion occurred in the
Globe Locomotive Works on Foundry street,
South Boston, this morning at about o.
clock. Fortunately no one was killed, but
the havoc created in the building and in the |
whole vicinity OF the accident illustrates the |
wonderful power Of steam. The engineer was
considerably scalded about the face, arms and /
feet. and much bruised by bricks and rubbish |
but is not considered dangerously injured 49,
He wa taken where he has a family. The |
damage to the works is considerable, but will |
be repaired in the course Of a week.
NEw YORK, Sept 81
The Herads Washington dispatch states
that II the President has not already done so,
il is believed that he has decided to depose /
Gen. Fremont and order some other General /
TO the command Of shat department The
fact that Lexington and other places have
been left almost undcfendcd when Gen FIRE. /
mont mas strong force at his disposal. is /
mystery that annoys the President and Cab- |
net, and is inexplicabc to Gen Scott Gen
Fremont will unquestionably be called to
Washington To explain
BALTIMORE, Sept 81.
Virginia refugee furnishes late Richmond
papers The EfamjRer Of the 12th says it is
evident to every intelligent observer that an
embittered remnant OF the submissonist par
ty. fully represented in the Virgniu Conven- /
tou, is len, on organizing regular opposition
to the (rebel) Government. Under all the
names it has borne, that element in our poll
tiles has been invariably against southern in
tcrests, and though the events Of last spring |
annihlated its material form and caused il to |
disappear from public view, it exists always
with undimiuished viruence awaiting an on |
portunity 10 spring into life again.
WAsHrNGToN Sept. 81
telegram received yesterday by promi- |
neut officer Of the Government, dated India
napols, says Governor Morton and Gel. Wood
left for Louisville on the 10Th on special
tram with guns and ammunition. The Gov
ernor has ordered the Home Guards and reg
imcnts on the border to hold themselves in
readiness. It is further added that 10 900
additional troops could leave that State in
twenty-four hours.
General Reynolds, who was at Cheat Noun
tain, has. the Telegram states, driven the reb-
els from their position. killing nearly one
hundred Of them Cul Kidwel Of the I4th
Indiana regiment was surrounded twice, but
repulsed the rebels with great galIantry. The
date of the action is not mentioned.
The Government accepts the tender VI mil
tary services by the Count de Paris and Due
de Chartres. They will probably enter Gen
McClelans staff The young Count de Pen
,heiure. son OF the Prince de Joinville. enters
the U. $. Naval Academy. lie is l6 years
old. Major Beausenwein, late aid de-camp
to Garibaldi, has to-day been commissioned
in the military service.
LOUISVILLE, Sept n.
The following proclamation has Just been
received
Totie Popieof Kentucky; The Legislature have been
fahless TO the " II ~ he people They have cndeavot-
cd 10 make your gallant stale fortress In which under
might secretly prepare o kuiguJAc aAc the people II
keutueky aud the southern Stats 1t was not until
after mnnihs ~ overt and open violation II urueutra
iiy, with large encanmnens If federal roups in YOUR
territory aud the recent Official declaration NJ the Pes
ijrnt OF the United Slars regard your neutrality
couped with well prepared scheme to seize an add
u1nAi point IN your Tertiary of vital importance the
sAiey and defense 81 Tennessee, that troops Of the Con
tederacy on invitation Of the people Of Kentucky occu
ped defensive post ia your STATE
In doing "a the commander announced his purpose 10
eyAcuate your territory simultaneously With similar
Of the Fcderals whenever the Legislature NJ
Kentucky shall undertake Ia enfncr against both beu-
sreuts the ,tict neutrality which they have often dc
eared. return among YOU, oitizrnS NJ Kentucky az
the head of force, the advance Of Whrh Is composed
entirely OF kcnuekiaus We do not come 10 modest any
citizen. whatever may be HIS political opinions
unlike agents Of northern despOiism who seek TO re-
dnee US TO the condition Of dependent ynssa we believe
the recognition Of the civil shts OF citizens i the foun
dauon Of constitutional liberty and that the claim Of the
lTesdent OF the United States declare martial law 10
suspend the privilege OF the writ Of haheAs corpus aud 10
convert every barfaok aud prison in the land into has
tile l. nothing but claim which other rants have as.
sumed 1, subluRtte free people.
The Confederate States uecupy Rolling Green a. de.
fensiye position renew the pledges Of the command
ers OF other columns Of Confederate troons 10 retire
from the terit ny NJ Kentucky Tho same conditions
which will govern their movements. further give yo,
my assurance that tho f0rce under NY comm aud
Will be used AID 10 the government OF Kentucky in
carrying out the strict neutrality desired by its people