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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
NV YoRK. June Il

ne ItWeS states lhat the Government rs
informed that Gen. Mcclellan is moving rap
idly over the Allegheny mountains, with an
immense force, towards Harper's Ferry, and
that he has all the facilities for erecting pom
toon bridges, where the old ones have been
destroyed.
Trustworthy intelligence represents the re-
bells retreating from harper's Ferry.
The Herald correspondent has reason to
believe that Gen. Scott leaves for Frederick
to command the Federal forces in person.
The breastworks, on the Nirginian side OPP
posito Washington, are nearly completed
mounting one hundred 32-pounders, COM
handing the approach to Washington for a
distance of ten miles.
1t is reported that the Cabinet, after long
session to-day, decided to instruct Gen. But
Ter not to receive any more iugitives into For
tress Monroe, but no instructions are given
requiring him to send them back, but to let
such property alone.
ST. JoHNs. n. +. June II.
Steamship Adriatic, from Galway the 5th
inst, arrived here at o'clock this morning.
The British government had decided not to al
low the entry Of priyatoers at any Of their
ports.
B0GToN. juno | l.
Special Washington despatch 10 the 7rau-
eiier says the result Of the engagement at
Great Bethel causes intense excitement in
this city. There is general Indignation at
Fortress Monroe against Brig. Gen Pierce.
whose Encouragement caused so lamentable
a result.
The hospital arrangements at the Fortress
are bad for such large number of cases --
Gen. Butler is incensed at the sad result Of
the expedition, and swears he will have both
batteries before morning.
The slaughter had been considerable before
the retreat was ordered The statement here
is that 70 were killed and SO wounded but
this may be an exagerauon.
Brig, Gen. Pierce is said to be wounded -
The 10000 troops are marching on liarper's
Ferry to-day.
1t is reported that disafection exists among
Kentuckians on Maryland Heights. and that
they intend deserving in body.
From the best available sources, it is be-
lieyed that the entire rebel force in Va does
not exceed $4,000 or 60,0O0
RELAY STATION, June IL.
The news from Norfolk created profound
sensation. There are no indications of any
movement Of the Massachusetts, troops sta
toned here. who are to check any movement
from Harper's Ferry towards Baltimore.
NEW YoRK, June H.
special despatch from Washington to the
Post says there is great excitement over the
news Of the Great Bethel fight. The general
opinion among military men is that there was
gross Encouragement by the leader of our
forces The rebels are looking up, being
embroidered by our repulse. A Baltimorean
here says that several secession flags are
Sgain flying in Baltimore. The Thbune's re-
port says all but one rifed gun Of the enemy
were silenced, and that when the Zouavcs
charged the enemy scattered, but rallied
again Not more than half the force was
brought into action at once. aud II a concert
ed movement bal been made the place would
have been carried.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

suIcInE.-Mr, J. Henry Boyden, of Berlin
just opposite Montpelier village 49, hung
himself about ! o'clock to-day MONDAY. -
He was about 35 years of age, and had been
quite unwell for several weeks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

Geo. N. Flagg of Middlebury has been ad-
mitted to examination for admission to the
Naval School
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

Gen. Mcclellan crossing iIlegany Wis,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
WAsmINoroN. juno III.

WAsHTNGroN, June 2.
The first Bethel battle was not so disastrous
to our troops as was originally supposed
Lieut.. Butler has Just arrived here as bear
er OF dispatches from Fortress Monroe,
and is now with General Scott.
lie says only IA Of Government troops kill
ed and GO wounded, as far as is known at
present.
ST.. LOUIS, June II.
Gov. Jackson to-day demanded of Gen. Ly-
on the disbanding and withdrawal Of the
Federal forces an Missouri which if done, the
State militia was TO be disbanded.
Gen. Lyon refused, and Gov. Jackson took
the train for JeiIersonCity late in the evening
Stocks better. Ill., Central script G6 10
New York Central Il r., y SO
Gallena and Chicago R.R., So 3-4 Clevo-
land and Toledo r. r. D. Michigan Cen
ntral X. r., AZ.
Pacific Mail Co Go -. Chicago, Bur
lington n Quincy, So.
NEW NoRK, June 70
A special despatch to the Post SAYS Balti-
more papers of to-day are classifying mon
strously the late fight. The Sun states that
10000 Federal troops were killed These
misstatements are to affect the elections to-
morrow.
The GoAernment is fully prepared to check
any outbreak in Baltimore Tomorrow.
Advices from East Tennessee state that
the Union men there are fully determined TO
resist the rebels and will not hesitate to de
fend the Government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

NEW YORK, juno u.
The Hrnlds account f the affair at Bethel
states that after the unfortunate mistake was
rectifod. the forces. comprising the list, ID
and Sd New York Regiments, Joined by de-
tachments Of the 4th Ma sachusetts aud LIST
Vermont, and 9TH and 9th of New York. with
two light pieces under Lieut.. CREDIBLE, came
upon the advance guard Of the rebels. defeat
ed them and drove them back, taking 30 prs-
oners, including a Major and Lieutenant
Then they advanced on Great Bethel in York
County, where they came upon the enemy,
1000 strong, and drove right into them ;
they were in position. protected by six heavy
batteries, mounting and 3 Founders and
heavy riAcd cannon. Lieut.. CREDIBLE returned
the intensely hot fire Of the enemy. Both
Duryea's Zouaves and Hawkins Regiment
charged right mp to the batteries, but could
not pass the bitches and were compelled to
fall back. After two hours Of hot contest
ammunition gave out and the force retired in
perfect order
The 1ribune's report says that all but OF @
Of the raed guns Of the enemy were silenced,
and that when the Zouaves charged upon the
enemy they were scattered, but were rallied.
Not more than half Of the force was brought
into action at once, and if a concerted move
ment had been ordered, the place would have
been carried.
Lieut.. Grebbes body was CALAMITY saved
by being brought off the field on his own
cannon.
LEAvENwoRrH. June II.
NJ. f. Conway was elected 10 Congress
without opposition to-day. \ light vote was
polled.
BALTIMORE, June y.
The story Of the capture of batteries at
Bethel is incorrect.
Baltimore gentleman Of responsibility
who came up from Old Point Comior. this
morning and spent some time there furnish
es the following
Some modification is expressed at the
bad management Of Gen. Pierce, but mono as
to the extent of the loss which was found to
be less than FIRST supposed, or the character of
the temporary advantage gained by the rebels.
One OF Lieut. Grebble's command states
that had advance been ordered instead of a
retreat, the battery would have been taken in
five minutes Lieut.. Credible had silenced
all their guns except one rihed cannon, which
was fired with great apidity and was directed
entirely at his command This gun was
worked we'll, but all the rest were badly man
aged, their balls cutting off the tops of the
trees over our heads. Had the battery been
well supplied with experienced gunners, no
doubt the loss would have been heavy
Another attack at Great Bethel was short
ly expected. The pickcts extended nearly to
the battle field"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
THE PAY AND PENSION OF OUR
VOLUNTEERS.


The following rccaptulation affords useful
information 10 volunteers and their families I:
/. After being mustered into the service of
the United S ates, volunteers are entitled TO
pay the same as regular troops.
2. If disabled by wounds received in SER
vice or disease contracted in service they are
entitled to an invalid pension during life, or
as long as the disability continues.
8. II any are killed or die in the service Of
the United States, leaving a widow, she is
entitled to what pay was due her husband,
and pension. If there is no widow, the
child or children of such volunteers is enu-
tied to the pay, and pension until they arc
sixteen years Of age.
1. If there is no widow, or child under
sixteen years Of age, the other heirs Of dece-
dent are entitled to the pay due the yolun-
teer at the time of his death--no pension
At this time neither the volunteers nor any
heir is entitled to land warrants, but there is
no doubt an act of Congress will be passed
early in July, granting one hundred and
sixty acres TO every volunteer who shall
serve fourteen days, or engage in battle
and be honorably discharged-frst to the
widow, second to the children, third to
the mother. fourth to the father and If all
the foregoing heirs be dead, fifth the brothers
and sters of those who may so serve and die
without receiving a warrant, in like manner
as the volunteers who served in Mexico are
now rewarded. Seamcn and others who take
prizes and those performing meritorious feats,
will undoubtedly be rewarded with the fruits
OF their yaor. Those patriotic men and wo-
men who suffer from robbery in the slave
States, under the name Of conhscaton, will
almost certainly be rewarded. according to
the scripture rule, fourfold from the property
OF the rebels-all State confscatons being
wholly illcgal-and mere organized piracy
will be punished, and Congress will undoubt-
edly pass a proper and cIcctual whereby
the United States Courts will take from the
uuaithiul and unjust stewards what property
they may have, and give it to the faithful and
true servants.
). In addition to what the volunteers and
heirs are entitled to, and may become entitled
to from the United States, the several States
have passed and will pass acts granting pay
from the State Treasury.
WHAT joins Bows. JR., Is DorNG.-A
correspondent Of the New York Times writes
as follows;
John Brown, Jr., instead Of being, as re-
ported, raising men TO invade the South, is
engaged in Canada West in organizing the
vanguard of an industrial army, whose aim is
to take up the power so madly flung away by
the Seeded States, and make of King Cotton
democratic chief, whose rule shall bless. not
destroy. In other words Mr.. Brown is or
gouzing cotton-growing colonies among the
colorcc people of Canada. All Of the emi-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

NLW FORK, June ~.
special despatch to the 15i5ane says
10000 Federal troops will be in Baltimore in
less than ihirty-four hours, on acooun, Of in
formation that the traitors in that city are
prepar ns to rise. They bold nightly drills
AID have arms stored in private houses
~ the first symptoms Of rising the city
wa b. Jombmded BY Font Mcllenry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

Government steamer returned here to-day
from a reconnaissance Of the Potomac and re
ports that no new rebel batteries were iound
ON the river. and that at Aqua Creek destroy
ed by the Pownee, is not being rebuilt Inc
town Of Transport. Va, ii miles above Aqua
Creek. mostly occupied by Northern people
was destroyed by fire to-day, The town was
fred by Virginia rebels Reports from Alex.
andtia tonight, state everything IS qu'e'
there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

BosToN, June TO-
Special Washington despatch to the Tfay-
eler says the position Of Gen. Banks at Bal
timore is only temporary. There was a large
movement Of troops from here at sunrise this
morning. -Four regiments, including the
New Hampshire, with Artillery moved for,
ward.
The New Hampshire regiment have sealed
orders to be opened after they have advanced
certain distance 1t is supposed their
destination is Fredericksburgh, Virginia
There was great enthusiasm among the mem
bers Of the regiment when the orders were
received and thousands visited the camp to
shake hands.
We have fresh reports of the evacuation OF
Harper's Ferry. The general opinion is that
a collision must be shortly looked for.
800 Government troops, in two steamers.
left Annapolis on Sunday for trip down the
river on special duty.
There is report from Washington that tn,
"a Michigan regiment were stoned while pas
sing through Baltimore this morning. ant
that they fired on the mob, killing at least |
despatch from Baltimore says il is no
known Of there.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-04

rirable structure given to Us by the fathers.
There is more truth than poetry in the assertion
that the State Is sold to the Dutch for things
have come to such pass that nobody dares to do
anything for fear Of displeasing the suabian popu-
lation OF the Valley and the Northwest, VINO haye
always been bugbear to the Shareholders OF the
Piedmont and tide-water sections, and who now
hold the balance of power. Thinking men, both
OF the Wing and Democratic parties, agree. that
something ought to be done to check the tendency
toward what the Examiner calls " direct demo-
cracy," but they do not perceive that the only
means to achieve this devoutly to be wished con-
summation, and to repair the losses occasioned BY
the Yankee occupation of the Eastern shore, s the
accumulation OF and abundance OF negroes. black,
let me tell you, as secret in the chemistry Oh poll
tics-black is the only fast color in Republics ~
is the only mordant known to man which " sets !"
the other colors, and prevents them from rubbing
out under the wear and tear Of time and from lad
ing in the sunlight of forced and artificial pros
perity, such as lately existed at the Nortn, ana
which holds its own even when the nation Is
plunged in the great canldron and wash-tub OF
| anarchy. Harry Edmundson used to say that bis
whole political philosophy was summed up in three
words, " Gentlemen and .niggers." say 30, TOO
| Without the latter, the former cannot exist IN
| freesufrage Republic; and without the former,
| government of any sort is impossible. The negro
ID at the bottom of this war-which Lincoln ia de-
termined we shall not forget as witness negro-ln-
| surrecton instructions to Sherman and the negro
element is destined to play no unimportant part
in our future legislation. And it were well il this
| contingency were realized at present SO that the
acts of the Congress now in session ght be timely
and accordant. 1t will not do to ignore the negro.
| We cannot desert him, even if we were base
enough to desire it. Bold ground must be taken
and taken at once. An alliance with England is
among the early probabilities, aud our position
with regard to the negro should be definitely set
| tied in that alliance. We can make terms nov
| which cannot be made hereafter, and we should
| guard against war with our ally when the tint
comes for to supply the wasted fields Of Virginif
| with African instead Of Yankee labor.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-04

Special to the New Orleans Csescent.l
ALEXANDRIA Nov. g, 1861.
M. EdHor--1n company with the mercurial,
rough and tumble editor of the Constitutional,
on Saturday last rode out to the residence OF Col.
T. J. Wells, in the piny woods-a pleasant drive OF
about twenty three miles from this place. The
Co!onels numerous friends in New Orleans will be
glad to learn that he is in excellent health and
spirits, and has apparently lost little of the bodily
and nothing of the mental fire and vigor of former
wears. His urbane and polished manners and at
tractive conversational powers are we'll known to
many readers of the Crescent; he seems never
more pleased than when entertaining guest in
his own house, and his hospitality Is OF character
| to make one reluctant to depart. We passed the
sunny Sabbath among these calm, beautiful groves
of pine and next morning rode out into the fertile
plains that lie on either side Of BGnf Bayou-a
water course not inaptiy named, thought, al
during the greater part OF our drive we were II
the midst of vast herds of cattle, on their way tt
the Beef Packery below town, or to the slaughter
| pens of New Orleans.
| Many of these cattle looked thin and travel
worm and one of the droyers told me that his hero
| had come all the way from Parker county, Texas
| a distance of more than 500 miles from the moutt
of Red river. After such journey, the hesh 0
the animal must be about as eatab,e as that OF {
weltrained pugilist, about to enter the ring
would be.
Cotton picking is about finished in this parish
and the tall, eafy cane is fast falling before I'M
knife that portion of it which is not at onc'
taken to the sugar-house is piled in wlndro"s I,
protect it in case of IS heavy ireeze, "hlcl
would injure its saccharine quality 1t seem
likely to suffer from the "PpS,sfe Gxreme nn
no cold weather yet. OF cotton It IS estlmate
that about two thirds of what is called crop ha
been raised, and should the weather hencetort
prove favorable the yield Of sngar and molasse
will be very heavy. Other articles OF produc
have turned out abundant
Does the reader wish to know one of the reason
for the high prices of beef in New Orleans? The
inform me here that there Is an actual mcnopol
of the shipment of cattle from the mouth OF he
river, the parties in the enjoyment OF which VI
permit the transportation OF only given quantlt
per munth-barely sufficient Iu supply the necess
ties of the cty, and keep the prices at an exorb
tant rate. There is hut one cattle pen at u
, mnuth and no one seems IT. ne sufficiently col
4 ccrued in vne matter tn hniid ahother; tins
t, owned by parties % the monopoly, and two boa
only su au rn,d, are ~ mrnl't'd 10 make use OF
OF course lhr~e bEOuA-~U 'H~r1 r"ap An ample ha
vest aud divide TIE sprii>. Parties interested
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-04

We are in receipt Of New York news to the 23d
and Baltimore to the oath, embracing variety of
information-the most important of which is that
portion of another piraticai expedition, under
Batler, had reached Fortress Monroe. Its destina-
ton is not made known-nay be, it is for tide
water Virginia, may be farther South
The Indications from Washington are that Nc
Clellan is about to ADVANCE in unison with gen.
eral advance in Kentucky and Missouri and every
where else. This may be so--but we doubt. The
Yankees have had mighty sham battle at Wash
ington, which was eminently successful. One man
was thrown from his horse, and the conviction was
universal, that, if the Yankees could only keep
their courage from oozing ont in q real engage
ment, they would make an instantaneous end OF
the rebels. 'f
The report about Lord Lyons and Seward is not
confirmed. Lord Lyons is reported highly indlg-
nant-hnt, awaiting Instructions from home. The
tone Of the Canada press, which may be .signifi'
cant of the feeling in the mother country, is excit
ed and indignant, and intimates reparation or war.
The New York Times and Tribune appear to be
preparing for a back-out. They intimate that they
can afford to surrender Mason and SlideH and
make apology, for the purpose of getting England
committed to the old American doctrine of the
right of search This looks like showing the white
feather. The Herald on the other hand, is furious
for no concessions-war to the knife, rather than
yield an inch. The National Intelligencer has a
broadsde, in defence of the arrest under the law
of nations prompted. perhaps, by Seward. ~
. Charles Francis Train writes from England that
the steamer Gladiator is about to sail for Nassau
| with heavy cargo of arms for tie rebels. He
also says the rebels are negotiating for two large
steamers--the Punjaub and Assage. He is particu.
arly sharp upon the rebels generally and thinks
the aristocracy and capitalists Of Great Britain
| with the South in feeling.
| The London Times has quite savage article Of
Seward, and its city article gives deadly blow K
| the Yankee bonds in London. a., .,.5ss.ls,e
The Northern accounts represent Price to b.
| advancing again upon Springfield. We infer tina
they are concentrating upon the Mississippi n
We hear that the valiant Nelson has ,retreatet
| from Piketon with his brigands to Catlettsburg
| the mouth Of Sandy. The object Of this move j
not known-some suspect that it looks to the con
conjecture. [Richmond Wing, 9th ult. .,5 ~ I,
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Important from East Tennessee 9!

The 1nsurrecon Renewed Traitors Attack Troops
The Gontederaes Repulsedrriyal of Gen Geo. Crtten
den. .g
We have information that on yesterday large
body of Unionists attacked an inferior force of
Confederates at Morristown, East Tennessee, kill
ing number of the latter, the balance being COM
PEELED to retire before the superior force of the
enemy. There is intense excitement, and it ap-
pears as if the rebellion, which was supposed to
be quelled has broken out with increased vru-
lence. Nothing but summary vengeance will re.
press the Lincoln incendiaries of East Tennessee.
They possessed with the demon spirit, and con-
trolled by the evil counsels of those arch traitors,
johnson and Maynard. ..M
We have, also, information of the arrival Of Ma
jor-General George Crittenden, at Knoxville, to
take command of the Confederate forces in East
Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. His arrival at
this juncture is most opportune. He was an Off
Ger high in rank and distinction in the old army.
He has seen much active service, and is possessed
of that indolnable vigor, and courage as well as
| thorough military knowledge and generalship, Sc
necessary to cope with the formidable rebellion oi
the LincoInites in East Tennessee. They will find
| in him an opponent who will drive them like chat
| before the wind We are truly fortunate in secur
ing for important commands the best officers in the
| old Federal army. Gen. Crittenden is the eldes
son of John J. Crittenden, but unlike his father
| and brother, is true to the cause Of the South.
AvaH
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-04

Advance of ice upon ST. Of Psdueah and
Cairo
A gentleman who reached this city yesterday on
the steamer Yazoo brings a confirmation OF the
reported capture of Montgomery, the surrounding
of Siege, and the advance Of Price upon st. Louis.
He left New Madrid before day Saturday morning,
and brings the following report of the news in cir
culalion there and generally believed during the
day of Friday: ..-
Cen Rairs, in command of his own brigade and
those of Parsons and Green, had cut Montgomery s
forces all to pieces and taken him prisoner.
Gen. McCu'loch had surrounded Slegel at seda-
liza, and it was believed that the latter would be
forced to surrender or have his forces cut to
pieces.
Gen. Price had crossed the Gasconade river on
the way to St. Louis, and the people every where
were focking to his support with great enthusiasm.
His force is said to be very large, and he was re-
ceising accesaons daily. 1t was believed that he
would have an army of 10000 before reaching St,
Louis, for which point he was jcurneying.
| The latest report from Cairo was that the Fed
| erals had become alarmed for the safety of ST.
Louis, and that nine steamboats, full Of soldiers had
! been sent from Cairo to that point.
| The foregoing was currently reported and gen
| orally delivered at New Madrid on Friday.
| Since the above was written, We learn that q
| gentleman, Just from Paducah, reports that bott
! Cairo and Paducah is being evacuated of Fedora
| troops, aud that they are being sent to ST. Louis
! with all possible dispatch.
! TNemphis Avalanche, ID.