Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-28

prOpress, he continued, was not one of the
North against the South, but as conducted by
the Goernment for the perpetuity Of the
Union, maintenance Of the Constitution and
the enforcement Of the Laws made in persu
arcc OF that instrument He earnestly appeal
ed to his auditors to uphold and defend the
time -honored flag, and to resist the dcspotsm
now menacing even this capitol, reminding
his hearers that history shows that republic
once destroyed is never re-established.
He in effect condemned the late Administra-
ton for not suppressing secession before il
assumed formidable proportions and cited the
example Of Jackson, as one which should have
been followed. lie thanked God that we yet
have in our midst that glorious old soldier-
Scott who stands up with stalwart, firm. and
strong arm, now as heretofore in the defence
ofhs country. He spoke Of the perils attend
ing the dissemination of the Union sentiments
in disloyal States, and said that if the South
ern despots attempt TO cuerce Tennessee out
of the Union, the eastern part of that State
intend TO call on the government TO sustain
her in the struggle. Before they could reach
her the enemy might devastate her fields, and
drench them in blood, sack and burn her cities
and towns and even convert her hillsides and
valies into burial grounds. But they never
could make of Eastern Tennesses a land OF
slaves.
WAsHtNGroN, June 81
-Four or five regiments with wagons and
camp equipage passed over the river yester-
day. Military movements continue active
( The New Hampshire regiment arrived here on
/ Sunday. Willie Richardson of Stoneham,
was accidentally shot in the camp of the Mas
sachusetts 5th regiment yesterday il is feared
fatally. The reports that Beauregard is mar
ching from Fairfax are false. The rebels arc
! entrcnching and gathering there. Our lines
are constantly extending over the river, and
! public travel is cut off by order Of Gen. Mans
/ field.
FoRrREss MONROE, June %.
Gen. Butler spent the morning at Fortress
Monroe, whence no movements of importance
are reported. For several nights after the
affair at Great Bethel there was no guard
across Hampton Creek. Reuben Parker, OF
the Vermont Regiment, Woodstock Compa-
n.y. was exchanged for rebel dragoon nam
ed Cater. Good trade.) He represents
the rebels still TO have three prisoners be-
longing to the New York regiments. Mr..
Parker not hearing the order to retreat, was
oyertaken by the rebels and in the evening
was marched through Yorktown with the
main body Of the rebels to Yorktown and
thence to Richmond He was carefully
guarded until exchanged. He was well
treated. lie reports a large rebel force at
Yorktown, every steamer bringing down adj
diuons. Provisions scarce and the rebel
troops were badly fed and clothed jeff Da-
Wis was at Richmond last week.
NEW York, June "a.
A despatch to the Herald says that an ex
traordinary meeting of the Cabinet will be
I held on Monday, when Gen. Scott and staff
/ will be present; also, Gems Butler Banks
/ and Dix. 1t is believed that Gen Scott has
new project to submit at this great council
4 Of war
The honored remains of Chas. r. Walker.
Of the ID New Hampshire regiment, will be
conveyed to Concord tonight via the Nor
wlch Il Worcester line. a detachment of
the Knights Tempars from the several COM
mauderies of this city will escort the remains
! from St. AIMS church to the steamer
NEw YoRR, June "a
A special to the Pest says that the release
of Ross Winans and the appointment of En-
cry to an office in the army were advised by
Gen. Scott. All the troops now arriving at
Washington are sent into camp outside the
city.
! A dispatch to the Commercial states that
same daring troops from Fortress Monroe
who pulled to the Norfolk in row boat, set
/ her on fire and quietly retired.
The steamer Huntsville, with the St Lou.
is, Wiandotte, Mohawk and. Water Witch
are off Fort Pickens On the 9th, the boats
/ from the frigate Niagara cut out schooner
from under the guns Of Fort Gains. Selling
her as prize, 2000 of Gen Bragg's army
have deserted, being starved out He has
only about 6,oo0 troops TO storm Fort Pick
ems with. The attack is expected daily.
MILWAUKEE, June "a.
The feeling against the Banks which has
been growing for some days, eliminated this
morning in an attack on them by the mob,
The attack is ascertained to have been a
regularly organized one throughout. Yester-
day meetings were held in the upper part of
the city, and about 10 this forenoon the riot
ers marched from the 9th and 9th wards,
through East Water street to the Mitchell
Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks.
soon Kidding the windows completely. The
clerks barred the doors, in order to gain time
to secure valuables, which they did in great
measure. The mob then broke down the
doors and soon stripped the room Of every
thing, throwing the furniture and books into
the streets.
The State Bank, on the opposite corner
and J. b. Martins office were then attacked
and served in like manner.
The Bank of Milwaukee was also stoned
but suffered little damage.
Allen q McGeorge's real estate office was
completely Quilted, and the books, valued at
$4,000, destroyed
The Juneau bank was also an object of their
wrath, but they were contei ted with break
ing the windows. The Mayor and Police
were promptly on the ground but were utter
ly powerless. The Montgomery guards, a
company Of forty men, were out, but decin.
ed for fear Of being oyerpowered. The Zou-
ayes were then ordered out charged on the
mob, and fred on them with buck-shot, when
the mob Immediately broke and run. The
street was soon cleared and about fifty riot
ers were arrested and confined in iail-ander a
strong guard of Zouayes and home guards S.
This evening the mob are in force in the I'd
and 9th wards, where inAammatory speeches
are being made. They have one cannon, and
threaten to attack the Jail tonight unloss
their friends are released. The Governor has
declared martial law, and has teegraphed to
Racine and Madison for State troops, who
will arrive to-niqht