Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-02
WASHINGTON, July 81.

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in the rebel army.
There was an explosion at the Laboratory
OF the Navy Yard this afternoon. by which
two men were badly burned. They soon
died, and two more, named Ray and Martin,
seriously injured. Ferguson and Brown had
nearly all their flesh blown of their arms and
faces and the upper portions Of their bodies.
The sight was horrible. Both died in great
agony.
WARRINGTON, July %.
Several shots were exchanged between the
Federal and Rebel pickets at Chain Bridge
last night large scouting party was sent
out to sweep the country to-day.
Gen. Mcclellan has taken command. and
has already infused new spirit into our troops.
The City of Washington is full Of rumors to-
day that JEFF Davis is advancing with the in
teution of attacking IT, Government Is on
the alert. and all the regiments are in posi-
ton ready for any possible emergency. For
midabie deiences are rapidly going up, and
the foitifcations are in excellent condition
A bill will be introduced into Congress to-
morrow asking SlO,O00,O00 for the purchase
Of arms. Burnside is to be appointed a Brig
adier-Goneral. Col. Braggs regiment, Mass.
10th, has arrived here Surgeon Buckster Of
the Maine 5th regiment was not wounded at
the late battle. but was taken prisoner by the
rebels and carried to Manassas. The cry
there is On to Washington Messrs. llar-
ris and McGraw, who went out TO recover the
body Of Col. Cameron, were taken prisoners
and sent to Richmond.
NEW YoRK, July 81.
A Washington special dispatch TO the Post
states that Gen. Mcclellan was closetcd with
Gen. Scott last night. lie crosses TIE Poto-
mac to-day. 1t is believed the loss at Bulls
RIM will not exceed. in killed, 800 wound
ed. 700 missing $50.
WAsHINGToN, July 20.
From information deemed reliable, it is sup
posed that the rebels are moving in the direc-
tion Of Harper's Ferry, with the intention of
overwhelming Gen. Banks division. There
is astounding evidence before the Potter in
vestigating committee to-day that there are
employees in the Washington Navy Yard who
are engaged in aiding the rebels. There was
severe skirmish last night beyond Chain
Bridge between our troops and the rebels
1t is reported that seven Federal troops were
killed The rebel loss is unknown.
The Post Office Department has issued a
notice that postmasters can forward all pre-
paid letters to soldiers to any other point to
which they may have been ordered, other
than the one directed to, without additional
charge.
The entrance of General Mcclellan upon
lis duties has inspired the troops with re-
newed enthusiasm.
He visited the entertainments on the Vir-
ginia side, thoroughly examining their condi-
ton and strength, and instituting the strict
est discipline into the service.
New YORK, July 90
The Heraids Washington despatch says
Secretary Wells has ordered a powerful naval
force to guard the river below Washington,
so that it would be impossible for the enemy
to cross it. Above it is equally secure.
The division of Gen. Banks has been re-
enforced within the last three days with a
force more than double the number of those
returned Mr.. Birch, owner of the carriage
in which Harris and McGraw went for the
body Of Col. Cameron. says he was compelled
to take an oath not TO reveal any fact in rea-
ton to the forces or defenses of the rebels
He could hear nothing of Col, Cameron ex-
cept that it is supposed the body is still I'M
beried on the field or was huddled into the
trench with the bodies thus buried.
a strong column of troops have been sent
up the Maryland side of the Potomac above
huth i'iAASNs " MhNNii AllN movements VI tue
rebels and guard against their approach to
Washington.
BALTIMORE, July 30.
The regiment of the Loudon county Vol
unteers had returned to Leesburg and report
too more ON their way to Manassas.
At last accounts Johnston was at Manassas.
Cen Lee has been assigned to the command
of the Upper Potomac in place of Wise and
"a m o., ,,,-,s -
ment against Rosencrauz.
New YoHK, July so.
The Assistant Secretary of State has gone
to invite the Prince and Princes Napoleon to
make the White House their home while here.
A dispatch to the World says that gem
tleman here tonight who states that General
Banks has MT evacuated Harper's Ferry. 1t
is believed that both Gems. Wool and Harvey
will be promptly placed in command of col
umns in the army now assembling here.
A dispatch to the Herald says that on Sat
urday there was only one Georgia regiment
at Leesburgh. Another was expected in a
day or two. Gen. Johnston with his army,
when last heard from, was on his way to
Winchester.
A brigade under Col. McAnn occupies an
important position one mile and half beyond
rprt Ellsworth, the rlght resting on Leeshurg
turnpike, the left at Bailey Cross Roads
The whole lineis carefully guarded by piekets.
Last night one OF the pickets was attacked
by the rebel cavalry and two picket guards
killed. Three riderless horses were suisse
quently found in the Wei nifty
A Washington dispatch to the Herald says
the rebel forces are moving northeast and
southeast from Manassas. They intend
three simultaneous attacks on the approaches
to Washington. The center will make a
feint attack on Arlington and Alexandria
There are pickets from one to five miles apart
on the Potomac and Chesapeake from Harp.
ers Ferry to Fort Monroe.
WASHINGTON, July 80.
Bumors have been current here for several
days Of the intention Of Gen. Beauregard to
cross into Maryland near Edwards Ferry.
They are not generally credited. The simple
fact that the rebels have not crossed over and
made descent on the Federal capital before
this in the apparently indefonsive condition oil
that wing Of the line, is considered proof posi-.
tive thatthey well understand that in doing
so they would place themselves at the mercy
Of Lieut.. Gen. Scott, who doubtless would
not be displeased should they try such an ex.
pertinent. No one believes that Beauregard
or Lee, or any rebel commander, would com.
NIT so grand blunder