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

Despatch TO the Commercial Advertiser
says Government has received assurances
from Russia that the rebels will receive no
sanction or encouragement from her.
Austria gives equally as warm assurances,
while protesting against Burlingame on per-
sonal grounds.
France is cordially with us, not only in
word, but in deed, were we in need Of assist
anee.
The last dispatch from Mr.. Adams an
nounccs that the British Government is now
as well disposed toward as we can desire.
A Washington dispatch says a company
left here this morning in an armed steamer
to reconnoiter around Aqua Creek TO ascer-
IA n il the landing Of a force can be effected
to engage the battery from the land side as
well as from the river.
despatch from Fortress Monroe says the
picket at Hampton, Va, just outside of tho
Fortress were driven in last night by rebels.
The Houaves were ordered out and captur-
ed one hundred muskets dropped by the enc
my, without any resistance. The Nirginians
scampered off. The Union sentiment in the
vinicty of Fortress Monroe is increasing rap
idly.
Key West has elected a Union Mayor and
City Council. and has offered a company TO
the government.
WAsHISGroN, June s,
There has been no military movement to-
day indicative Of any immediate conflict with
the rebels. An immense number of wagons
arrived here to-day indicating an early move
ment towards Manassas Junction of consider
able moment. The entrenchmeuts at Airing
ton Heights are strongly fortified with heavy
cannon and mortare. Several Of the Virgin
ia rebels, who were taken prisoners at Alex
andria aud other places, were released to-day
after taking an oath of allegiance 10 the u. 5.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
CtvorNxAr1, Ohio. June


A special Grafton despatch to the Gazette
says the American flag is flying AL along the
whole route to Wheeling.
The Ohio troops are guarding the road.
A large number Of secessionists arrested
hero have taken the oath Of allegiance.
The best feeling is prevalent between the
troops and the Virgnians.
Col Kelly is much better, but not out of
danger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
STATE CONVENTION.

Macs Convention Of the ffeemcn n Vermont viii he
held at Montpelier Wednesday ihe 26ih day Of June.
inst a. II O'clock 10 nominate candidates for Gov
ornor Lieut. Governor and Treasurer TO Doe supported at
The ensuing election An who are 10 favor Of supporting
the Constitution and the Union, and of Sustaining the
Federal Government in its efforts TO suppress rebellion
and put down treason arc cordially invited TO attend
II HENRY BAXTER
GREGORY SMITH RcDuihc'n
R W. CLARKE. State
GEO O. SUEpAlGD Committee
A. hudson NOWEfT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

To CLEAN pAINr.--Smear piece Of fan
mel in common whiting, mixed to he consist
ency Of common paste, in warm water. Rub
the surface to be cleaned qui'e briskly, and
wash off with pure cold water. Grease spots
will in this way be almost instantly removed,
as well as other filth. and the paint will retain
its briliancy and beauty unimpaired.
E-2T Fame is like an eel-rather hard to
catch nnd Q great deal harder to hold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

BALriMonE, June T.
The big gun " Union" broke the timbers to-
day whilst rolling on a vessel, and lays in u
feet Of water at the dock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

FATAL ACCIDENT. On Friday last Johu Nc
Muiliu laborcr employed on the new Col
lego building, now in process OF erection, re-
cioyed a fall which caused his death on Sat
urday. 1t appears that ioist had been par
italy broken at the place OF landing stone
from the hoistng machine, and that notice had
been given that it would not safely bear the
wcighr ol a man, but McMulIin trusting to
hi. agility, stepped upon it and received the
fdta, fall. lie WIS recently from Scotlaad,
about 45 years old, and leaves a wife and
seven children.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

Hon n. p. Walton IL noticed in your
Journal of yesterday, an item stating that one
Wheeler, "a second Advent preacher at
North Springfield, was presented with a coat
Of tar and feathers" The Advent Church
in North Springfield have not recognized ftot
man as preacher or as Christian, for years
He is not a member Of any regularly organic
ed advent church, nor is he recognized by any
such as preacher, have had occasion to
expose him within the year past, and prevent
his preaching. We do not write this to sane
ton mob law We would let the civil magis-
rate do his duty, on leave such things TO him
who has said Vengeance is mine 1 will re-
pay"
But as people we have done what we
could to rid ourselves Of that mans sins, and
the world have no right 10 hold Va responsi-
bic, by calling him second advent preacher
We wish you TO publish this that the truth
may be known. And the ''B. Il. Argus
from which the item was taken will doubtless
do the same Yours,
d. BOSWORTH
Waterbury, VI, June lst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

COLONEL ELLswoRlH's ORDERs.--Tho
late Colonel Ellsworth having received his
orders from head quarters to be ready TO
march to Alexandria, made an address to his
men, which shows the mutual confidence ex-
listing between himself and the Zouayes, and
reveals the high-toned character of the man.
lie thus addressed them
Boys, no doubt you felt surprised on
hearing my orders to be ia readiness at mo-
mcnts notice. but | will explain all as far as
am al owed. Yesterday forenoon | under
stood that movement was to be made against
Alexandria. OF course was on the q,0 Uipe,
won't to see General Mansfield, the COM
mander at Washington, and told him that |
would consider it as personal affront If he
woLld not allow us to have the right Of the
line, which is our due, as the first volunteer
regiment sworn in for the war. All that
can tell you is TO prepare yourselves for nice
little sail, and at the end Of it, skirmish.--
Go TO your tents, lie down and take your rest
till clock, when the boat will arrive. and
we go forward to victory or death. When
we reach the place OF destination act as men
do nothing to shame the regiment, show the
enemy that you are men as well as soldiers,
and that you will treat them with kindness
until they force you to use violence. 1 want
TO kill them with kindness. Go to your tents
and do as l tell you.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
BALTIMORE, June 7

BALTIMORE, June Z.
The steamer Adelaide from Fort Monroe
brings advices to last evening.
The Harriet Lane had seized a small prize
on Wednesday night.
The Quaker City has captured a valuable
prize.
A steamer from Norfolk with flag Of truce
landed at Old Point Comfort one hundred and
fifty ladies and children, refugees, when the
steamer left.
An important military movement was I'M
derstood to be on point of execution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

The Post Office Department at Washington
is now making removals for disloyalty, or
where the incumbent is obnoxious, and these
cases take precedence Of all others. We will
add that the cases Of this kind arc numerous.
~ Sixteen Washington County men. who
could not get into service here have joined
the ST. Adams company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
Waterbury, VI, June ist

~ A Frenehman intending to compliment
a young lady by calling her gentle lamb,
said " She is one mutton 90 is snail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

to The n. y Tribune announces that T.
c. Smith. Of Vermont, has been appointed
Consul at Odessa Dr. Smith was native
ofVermout, and is now in New Haven He
served as surgeon in the Russian army in the
Cnmean war, and married lady Of Odessa.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

NfW bhks June q
A gentleman from Frederick says that jeff
Davis would be at Harper's Ferry on We'd
day to inspect the batteries and troops
A gentleman from New Orleans reports that
the trade Of the South is in a most deplorablo
condition.
Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas are suf-
fering most. In the latter state provisions
are becoming 50 scarce that the people will
be in a starving condition when the blockade
Of New Orleans is complete.
secret agent Of the Government reports
that troops are arriving at Richmond from the
South at the rate Of 1900 per day, and are
moved to Norfolk and Manassas Junction.
Beauregard is at the latter place. The
forces there number 5000.
There is great dissatisfaction among them
on account of the scarcity of provisions.
he HraiIs despatch says the President
will probably ask for Sl50,0O0,O0O Of Con-
gress to carry on the war
New York, June 7.
A special Washington despatch to the
Commercial Advertiser says that the picket
guard Of the lIighlanders encamped at George
town were fred upon last night by the rebels.
Two companies were Immediately put under
arms and pursued the assailants returning
the fire.
An offer has been made to the Government
to contruct a steel plated ship which will be
bomb and she'll proof within six months from
the time the contract is signed.
We are unadyised whether the Govern
ment has given any cOuntenance TO the prop
ositiun.
1t is reported that a rebel was shot last
night by picket guard Of an Ohio regiment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

tg The New York Commercial has the
following intelligence from Fortress Monroe
Capt Myers, Of General Buffers staff.
arrived this morning. under special orders
from General Butler, aud detailed to local du-
ty here for the present He reports the i'm
trenchments at Newports News Camp But
ler as very strong. and a wonderful evidence
of the industry and ingenuity of the North
orn men; that is SO far completed and ior-
tilted as TO be impregnabe against any orli-
nary attack, and is an important base OF ope.-
atious either against Richmond or Norfolk
Col. Phelps of the Vermont regiment IAN
experienced officer, recently captain in the
United States Artillery commands at New
port News, and is enforcing rigid camp dis
cipliue. Col Phelps acts as Brgadier Cen
eral and no soldier is allowed to leave the in
trcuchments without pass from headquart-
ers. There is a general determination among
the officers, well sustained by large portion
Of the men, 10 prevent the excesses which
generally attend warfare, and to allow the re-
bells to inaugurate the horrors which they
threatened before we rctaliate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

~ On Thursday morning as the boy was
carrying the Watcimau in this village, the
following note concerning the stolen horse re-
ferred to in our stissue, was thrown to him
from the Jail window, with the request that it
be publishod
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14
CATRo. III. June

Gen. Prentiss having learned that some
Kentucky rebels had established a camp at
Elliots Mills, Kentucky, ten miles hence,
sent two companies there. The enemy had
fed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

A forward movement most certainly begins
Tomorrow. Nothing but the inclemenoy Of
the weather for the past few days has pre-
vented the movement to-day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-14

ST. LoUfs June 7.
Gen. Lyon has authorized the formation Of
Home Guard in Benton county for the pro-
lection Of persons and property OF Union men
in that section of the State
Louisville, June 7.
A crevasse had occurred on the Louisiana
side of the Mississippi, near Natchez' $50 feet
wide, and 10 feet deep.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-29
TRANSATLANTIC NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,

The steamship City of Washington, from Liver
pool on the l4th OF August, calling at Queenstown
on the 18th, arrived here yesterday.
brief summary of the news by this arrival had
been forwarded from Cape Race.
new subject of controversy had arisen between
the French Government and the Swiss COniedera-
tiOn. The gendsrmerie of the Canton de Raud
some time since arrested Freuchman in the valley
of Dappes, which is disputed territory. The
French Minister Of Foreign Affairs is said to have
forwarded protest against this act of sovereignty
exercised the French territory. 1t is announced
that the government of Berne is puzzled to know
how to treat this untoward event.
The Paris Pdtrie denies rumor that the En-
peror will accompany the King of Prussia into
Germany.
The jndependencc SAYS that the first act Of the
Bernstein Ministry in Prussia will be the recogn-
ton of the Kingdom of Italy.
The tone of the semi journals of Paris, and
good private Information, lead the Paris CORES
pondent of the Da,Iy Ne,cs to believe that
quasi solution of the Roman question is at hand ,and
that there will be- early in the autumn, mixed
Italian and French garrison in Rome, the bulk of
the French Army of occupation being withdrawn
to Civita Vechia, there to remain an indefinite
time.
By sn arrival from the W est Coast of Africa, we
learn that the slave trade still very brisk,
and, in consequences, legal trade dull; il was an
tcipated that some of the factories would have to
close.
Captain Bediug6eld, Of the British SERVICE had
been in active cooperation with the American
squadron and had taken two vessels lifted for slaves
in the Congo river; also, Spanish schooner-the
Jacinto.
The Wraugler had taken an American bark, sup
posed to be the Ardennes with 495 slaves on board
The notorious SLAYER Storm King had come into
| Mango Grsndo with legal cargo, american flag
and papers,) but, hearing there were slaves to BIZ
had, pieUhe'i her cargo overboard shipped large
number of slaves, and got away clear.
The steamer General Mramon (formerly the
| Greenotk) had shipped a cargo at Kasinda in four
hours. using American, Portuguese and Spanish
cOors, to suit the cruizers she happened to meet.
Everything is done under the American flag, until
the slaves actually on board, so that two or
three English cruizers have very little chance to
| take prizes check the trade.
From the London Times August H.
THE BRITISH FLEET FOR NORTH AMERICA.
The steam trigate Immortalitie, 81, Capt.
| George Hancock, left Plymouth Sound on Satur-
! day morning for North America.
| From the London Times, august IL.
ENGLISH ARTILLERY FROM INDIA FOR CANADA.
| Three batteries of Royal artillery have been or
dercd from India to Canada. The force will pro-
ceed overland upwards of 1000 miles. Two hun.
dred horses for the Royal artillery are on passage
| for Canada.
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WEDNESDAY, August 2S, 1861.
No sales were made to day at the Board.
PRICES AnD SALES OF srooKs IN NEW YORK.

AtNew York yesterday stocks were inactve with IA.
exception Of State stocks and prices were generally
lower. State stocks were however active Tennessee.
declined =, Missouris 4 Georgias l, and Lousiapas x
Carolnas steady at the ent decline GOV
ernments were moderately active the 6's (of both
kinds were in request at advance over yesterday
closing price and the six per cent Treasury notes were
to have sackened New York Central declined at tine
first board Gaiena Rock Island \; other descriptions
We're dull, without change in price Neither bulls nor
bears are operating with any vigor.
The Herald says
The money market continues very dulI there is moth
ing doing in paper. The brokers continue to borrow all
the money they need at 4G5 per cent per anpum The
amount of money loaned out call by some of our fnan
caI institutions is unusually large; notice. for
stance that the United States Trust Company has $685.
564 employed in this way.
Foreign exchange dull and not so firm as was yes
terday Bankers sell with difficulty at 1O7HGh. They
are buying mercantile bills from 064 1O74 Francs
range from 5.271G a 35, with dull market
The second call of the Secretary of the Treasury on the
Associated Banks for ten per cent of the recently
O'Clock whole SIS son o0O was paid into the Sub
Treasury. This makes s7OOO,OOO, one-ffth of the
loan paid up.
committee of bank presidents representing the New
York banks consisting Of Mr. Stevens OF the Commerce.
the Metropolitan Mr. JONES' of the Chemical and Mr.
Tyler of the City Bank, have gone to Washington with
the view 1t is SAID OF urging vigorous prosecution
the committee Of Boston bankers has been there
for week or more with the same purpose
We understand the Attorney General of the United
States has just decided that the loan not property
which can he taxed by State or local authorities.
BOSTON WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
BOSTON, Aug. Zl.-The following the footings up
Of the banks for the past week:
Iaplaa st1cK 231 200
loans ana "lScouhts''''.' ''.'......... 6l776,700
Due from other banks ........... ESQ OG0
Due to other banks. S376 700
l,eppsits 19 sos 500
Circulation 6l53 600
The Providence Journal Thursday reports the Print
ing Cloth market active, With sales week
1877 600 pieces the basis of 54 for 6iX64 The
package auction sales this week cash exclusively
The exports of domestic cotton goods this week include
1850 packages to China.
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FALL OF AN AERoLITE.-The following letter, sub
'scribed "Augustus II. Denham, Chorey Rectory,
n ar Lancaster, August l." appeared in the London
Times: l was this day witness of the fall of an
aerolite of, l believe, unprecedented size. As [
was driving my wife and children in the vicinity of
my house, rushing sound, gradually increasing
in intensity made itself heard, until at last with
a roar and scream which still seem to ring in my
ears, flaming mass plunged itself into the road at
the distance Of few yards from my pony's head
NV wife and two children were naturally much
alarmed, 50 directed some h.ymakerss. who were
at work in an adjoining field to dig for IT.
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LATEST FROM MISSOURI.
The Privatcers at Work.

BosToN, August 27.-Arrived, schooner Agricoa
Herrick, Ellsworth Me. On 25th instant at 7.30
p. M, twenty miles northeast from Cape Ann, was
overhauled by the privateer schooner Freely, of
Charleston, S. c. The Freely not wishing any
thing we had let us co. but wished to be reported
in Boston. The Freely is a clipper of about lao
tons. She bad about forty men on deck.
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BALTIMORE, August 2s, 1861.
There was no business done the Stock Board TO day
but the market showed rather rmness than yes
teroay Railroad shares were 4 to better, Baltimore
and ohio closing at SAL bid s43 asked Northern
central at Sl3 bid, sl4E asked regular way For Canton
S9b was bid, aud sOH asked. Baltimore City 6's closed
at so bid for 1s75's, and 81 bid 81 Z asked 1905
There were State stocks offering and Maryland
left OF at 81 bid asked for ls7O 81 bid 50 asked
Tor lsoo's Tennessees closed at AK bid, 43 asked
Railroad bonds steady about previous quotations.
Baltimore and Oho's closing at ~ bid, 42H asked
lS62s he extra dividend bonds); 69H bid 7OH asked
for lS75s; f7x bid 20 asked for 1855; and Northern
Central at A bid IS asked for 1858 The Bank stocks
were also steady at former rates.
The Baltimore Fire Insurance Company have declared
dividend of 123 per for the past months 10
per cent payable to the stockholders the I'd
of September and 2 per cent to be added the contin
gent fund.
In New York to-day Virginia 6's advanced K North
Cardinals y; Erie z; and Reading a. but Tennessees
declined 81 New York Central 4 and Treasury notes
Missouri 6's and Canton closed yesterdays figures
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
WEDNESDAY, August 2S, 1861.
M col psl,t,
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tug, but soon as he spread sail he was boarded by
the Captain, who. with an armed body of men,
took possession of the ship, which had nothing in
her but ballast, and carried to Beaufort She was
of $50 tons burthen constructed at Brunswic ick ,
Maine where she halls from, in 1858, and was
owned by Messrs. ID. Hood Il Co. and the captain
She is valued at from S35, 900 to $500
The captain and crew, soon as they reached
Beaufort, were taken to Charleston, where they
were confined in Jail some time. Finally, under a
large armed guard, they were removed to one of
the jas at Richmond, but released in person bg
General Under, of the Confederate forces, soon
as he was made acquainted with the facts. lie told
the captain that he regretted his arrest and added
that he never should have been made prisoner
tie set all the crew at liberty and thereafter they
were all well treated. They left Richmond on
Thursday, and after short detention at Petersburg
and Norfolk reached Old Point in time for the Lous-
lana. The captain ard succeeded in recover
ing small part of their personal effects, but the
captain, by the seizure and cOnfscation of the ship
has lost all he has earned since a sailor boy of
sixteen.
LATEST FROM MISSOURI.
lRONToN, Mo-, August 26.-Scouts lust in report
the enemy l50O strong On Cedar Greek; also, in
considerable force Castor Greek, with but few at
Greenville. They report their strength in this
section of the State to be 5000. They suhsst on
corn meal and fresh beef, and nearly destitute
of clothing and poorly armed
The force at New Madrid, under Pillow is about
10000; at Benton, Scott county, under jeff Thomp-
son, 5000, and at Charleston, under Hunter, eight
hundred.
Our informant also says that two masked bat
teries, not before heard of, are located the Mis-
souri, bank of the Mississippi river fifteen miles
above New Madrid, and the other about the same
distance below. Another masked battery is to be
constructed at Dog-Tooth Island, about eighteen
miles above Cairo, where the river is narrow and
deep. Lead, liquor, and many other articles of
supply were reaching New Madrid by way of Pa
ducah and Columbus, KY.
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Explosion of Powder Mills at New Denhnm,

BosToN, August 27.-The extensive powder mills,
four in number, at New Denham, n. H., were
blown up this afternoon, instantly killing five men,.
The concussion shook the country for miles around.
The mills had large contract to fill for the Govern
ment. The of the disaster is unknown.