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

under ITS cover on the town Price was re-
pulsed with heavy loss.
General Lane with estimated force Of
5000 Kansas troops is reported within forty
miles Of Lexington, rapidly advancing TO re-
inforce Col. Mulligan. Other troops are be-
ing rapidly conveyed from 81, Joseph and
other points to reinforce Mulligan.
Tho 18th, 22d. oath and Goth Indiana re-
giments have gone via steamer to lexington
also the forces sent down from St. Louis per
the Des Moiucs and White Cloud. These
reinforcements number about GO00 effective
troops. and will reach Lexington on the morn
ing Of the 18th.
Every confidence is left here that Col. Null
igan will be able to hold Lexington until re-
Inducements arrive.
WARRINGTON, Sept 10.
The Inteiiigencer says.we believe the threats
Of the Richmond papers Of closing the Poto-
mac by batteries along the western shore have
never made any serious impression on our
military authorities. There arc shells enough
at command at any time to enable our vessels
TO dislOdge the rebels along The line.
proprietor Of a fashionable urinking sn-
loon was fined e25 for selling liquor to tho
soldiers. There are a number Of bogus Cap
tains and Lcutenants here wearing uniforms.
1t is probable that their career will be short.
II is generally believed that the Govern
ment for the last two days has had under
consideration the subject Of Fremonts ad
ministration Of affairs in Missouri Whatov-
cr may be the merits Of the question involv-
ed. they have no reference to his proclama-
ton, the differences concerning which were
disposed Of by the Presidents recently pub
hshcd letter.
LOUISVILLE. Sept. 10.
1t 4
Office Of the Courier. and arrested ExGov.
Moorhead, X. 7. Murrett. one Of the propre-
tors Of the Courier, and NJ. w. Baw, tele.
graphic reporter Of the New Orleans As
sociatcd Press, charged with treason. The
prisoners were carried to Jeifersonvile, and
will be transferred to the custody of the
/ Marshal Of the Indiana District.
ST. LOUIS, Sept 10.
The 39th Ohio Regiment Col. Goesby, Sd
Iowa Regiment. Col. Scott, and the 10Th III.
inos Regiment, Col. Smith, with the force of
the Missouri State Militia and Iowa State
troops under Coils Craynan and Edwards.
900 regular and irregular cavalry and
six pieces Of artillery under Capt. Madison.
left st. Joseph and Cherokee in two columns
on Sunday, and were expected to march to
Lexington yesterday, to reinforce Colonel
Mulligan. There are now no bands of reb-
els in the Counties north OF the Hannibal and
st. Joseph railroad, and but few between it
and the Mississippi river.
1t is now confidently reported that no more
lawlessncss will be heard of in Northern Mis-
souri,, as the Union men of that region are
abundsntly able and willing to preserve the
peace if arms are furnished them, which it Is
said will be done.
In letter to the Republican this morning
in reply to the charges by the Demderai, Col.
Blair states that he never asked the favor OF
a contract or appointment from Gen. Frcmon,
which was not granted. Their difficulties
are not OF private nature, but relate to
charges against Gen. Fremont for his conduct
in the campaign
CAIRo, H., Sept. 10.
1t is reported that 5000 rebels have TAX
en- possession Of Mayfcld, KY, and are forti-
flying that place. JEFF. Thompsons force of
$4,000 men have moved TO New Madrid
There was a skirmish last night near Column
bus between Col. Ross pickets and some re-
bel scouts. No federal troops we're injured.
FsANKFoRT, KY, Sept. 10.
The Senate resolution was passed placing
the arms and ammunition of the State under
the command of the Federal forces of Ken
lucky. The House passed the Senate bill TO
enlarge the powers of the military board.
NKw YonK, Sept. 20.
The Herslds special Washington dispatch
says that while Uen. Mcclellan was examin-
ing the esrthworks of Franklins Brigade he
discovered some 500 rebels approaching some
two miles distant, several riAed cannon were
put in position and Gen. Mcclellan sighting
them himself sent his compliments in about
twenty shells into their midst scattering them
in great CONSERVATION and killing it is suppos-
ed large number. Gen Mcclellan having dis
posed OF these then threw several shells into
a new battery on Masons Hill surprising ana
causing the rebels to disappear from thence.
A deserter from Munson's Hill states that
Beaurcgard and Johnston were both at Nun
sons Hill yesterday and made thorough re-
connoisance. There are only about 1000
men at Munson's Hill. the main body being
at Fairfax and Ccntreville. Jef. Davis re-
viewed tho rebel troops in person last Tues
day. lie was at Munson's Hill yesterday ex.
amining the Federal works with glass.
1t was reported that s. 900 rebels had been
sent to Northwestern Virginia. The rebels
arc expecting an attack daily from the FEEDER
ais
Col. McCunn was arrested at Willard's
yesterday. his bill paid and with mis- baggage.
sent to New York aud forbidden by the COM
department again. Since his reprimand hc
has done nothing but fomcnt discomfort.
WAsuIsoToN, Sept, 30
A recent order OF Gen. Mcclellan declares
that firing on the cnemys pckets is contrary
to the usage of civilized warfare. He there
fore orders that there shall be no firing on
pickets unless it shall become necessary 70
resist their advance or to return tre com
meneed by them.
The Navy Department has received dis
patches from dsg officer Stribling Of the East
India squadron, which state that Cochin
China is at war with the French, who have
possession OF considerable portion Of the
oountry and arc preparing for vigorous cam
paign.
They also state that commander sehenk
had fully vindiedted the insult by firing at
the saganaw by the Chinese and no further
action.
A company Of infantry has 6een rendered
To the Government from the Hawaiian Islands
and accepted. 1t consists Of American emf
grants and native Islanders Il is expected to
come as soon as the acceptance reachea The