Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

VERMONT wArcMMAN & JOURNAL.

/ NEkMONI WAICHMAN * JOUKNhL.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.
A dispatch from Washington says the Gov.
etnmcnt has assurances Of unusal briskness
IN the recruiting business throughout the
country Recruits average five thousand
daily.
a schooner filed with powder was seized
yesterday near the CrOton Aqueduct, aud the
captain arrested on suspicion Of an intent to
blow up the works
The Northern Light, from Aspinwall,
brought 10000 stand of arms for the Gov
ernment.
Congressman Ely is still at Richmond, and
has to take his turn at cooking and carrying
water for the prisoners. 1t is reported that
he will soon be released Col Corcoran was
lately put in irons for refusing to answer to
his name at roll call.
Butter at Richmond was worth so cents,
hams 80. and coffee 45.
Henry Reeve, Editor Of The Greenport
/ Inng lsland) Watchman, was arrested yes
terday while on his way to the syracuse Con-
yention. to which he is delegate, and sent
to Fort Lafayette.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says that Richmond papers are in ecstacies at
the rebel occupation Of Munson Hill, and de-
clare that an onward movement will soon be
made
Five Virginia soldiers have been captured
by Massachusetts, pickets at Harper's Ferry.
The Hatteras prisoners were this morning
transferred from the Minnesota to Fort Col
umbus and Governors Island.
The gunboat Wyandotte, from Fort Pick
ems 23d ult., has arrived. The health Of the
troops was good. Braggs troops had made
general stampede, having deserted IN large
numbers and gone home.
WAsHINGroN, Sept. 4.
The following has just been issued by Gen
eral Scott:
HEsDlUARTERs oP THE Amy, I
Washington. Sept ., ls6l
The General-in- Chief Is happy tn announce hat The
/ Treasury Department. 90 meet future payment 10 the
ttupp- s, eb1ut 10 supply besides cun treasury notes in
hyes and twcuftrs, I0ud ~ glld nt all the banks
and government Offices throughout the United States
aud mnst convenient Tor transmission hy mail from oi
cs .n men n their families at home Good hu stands
fathers AMI bt4thrrs serving under the stars and
stripes will hu. have the read, AMI SAFE means Of
. relieving am immense amount OF suffering which could
la inasia up such packages. every officer NAV lee re
ed uou doaDt Tor suen assistance as may be need
By Comm md Of Lieut. Gen. scott
(signeH f. d TOWNSEND,
Asst Adj't General.
The Executive Department has no iniorma-
ton confrmatory of the reported death OF
jeff. Davis. Intelligence in army circles
renders such an event as probably true.
Com. Slringham has made an official re-
port OF the late victory, but it contains moth
ing additional. lie concludes by saying, " !
have nothing but praise to accord to the Off
Gers. scancn and marines of the navy, and
oiiicers and soldiers of the army who we're
present, for their gallantry and cheerful de-
4 sl- D. .,f,
chccriully and heartily served
The Treasury Department has issued pro-
po-i'ss g y the construction of hYo screw re-
'enue ,>eis.
GOV Gamble o. Missouri had an interview
with the President to-day.
At the Provost Marsha's Office to-day
deputy refused pass to well known loya
newspaper reporter to cross the Potomac -
II is presumed that thi4 refusal to the ress
Is uniform.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept 4.
A dispatch from Columbus, Ky, to the
Apuedi says three Federal gunboats and ono
transport mad arrived opposite there with a
large number OF men. lt is thought their
purpose was to seize Columbus and attack
Gen. Pillow.
At meeting Of native Kentuckians in
Memphis on the Sd inst. it was resolved to
render their native State and her sons all the
aid in their power whenever her freemen
shall inauguTate the struggle for the assertion
Of her liberty sgsinst the tyranny of Federal
power and the dispotism of the Abolitionists.
1t is reported that the Union members oi
the Kentucky Legislature repudiated Fro.
monts policy in regard to slaves.
The Charleston Mercury of Saturday an
nouuccs the arrival of the frgate Gordon
from a six weeks cruise, during which she
captured four prizes.
CAIRO, ILL.,, Sept. 4.
The gunboats Taylor and Lexington had an
engagement off Hickman. Ky. with the rebel
gunboat Yankee this afternoon. Two batter
les on shore, supported by 1900 rebels. also
fired upon fred upon our boats, but none OF
their shots took effect The Taylor and
Leringioo fired about twenty shots, but with
what effect is not known. They retired to
Cairo this evening, and on the way were fir
ed upon with small arms at Columbus and
Chalk Bluffs.
Col. Hicks has returned from Charleston,
where he went to exchange prisoners. The
rebels had but three prisoners.
1t is reported that the rebels are falling
back from Sykestown to New Madrid.
Corporal Dix and five men Of the Iowa re.
gimnnt were surrounded, while in farm
house. by 25 rebels who demanded that they
should surrender. They refused, when the
rebels made an attack upon them. Our men
maintained their position, driving the rebels
from the ground with the loss of seven killed
and five wounded. Corporal Dix was killed
but none Of the others were hurt.
NEw YoRK, Sept. T.
Eight more vessels were seized to-day by
Government officers. detachment of l0C
recruit. for the "a New Hampshire regiment
arrived this morning. and left for Washing
ton. The 81 N. ii. regiment arrived in the
steamer Connecticut Of the Norwich line this
morning and were transferred TO Hempsted,
where they will form the first instalment OF
the grand camp Of instruction under General
sherman. -Four companies Of sharp shoot
ers including Massachusetts and Michigan
companies left for the South to-day.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says person just from Richmond states that
the arch traitor JefT Davis died in that city
last week.
A dispatch from Rosencrans speaks very
encouragngly Of affairs in Western Virginia.
II il reported that the rebels are concentrat-