Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-20
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VERMONT wArcnMAN & JOURNAL.
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ana naval forces hero in view Of the incrcns-
ing Importance of the place rs a basis Of Often.
siye operations. These was heavy firing this
morning At Sewclls Point The rebels were
trying the range Of now guns. A deserter
states that tho rebel force there is about 90
600.
Arrangements arc making to quarter the
negroes at Old Points in wooden barrakss,
outside Of tie Fortress
BLLrIVoRE, Sept IL.
The anniversary Of the battle Of Baltimore
bombarment Of Fort McHcnry, 1878, is be-
ing celebrated hero to-day with more than
ordinary demonstrations on the part Of 10y
al citizens
The National Flag is displayed from pub
lie buildings, hotels all tho ioysl, newspaper
offices, numerous priyatc hbusci, the ship
ping, &c, and various camps. Gen. Dix has
ordered salutes and dress parade in honor Of
the day at various camps at three O'Clock
The 5th New York Zouaves will make a
grand dress parade from their fortified camp
on Federal Hin through the city, passing
aronnd the monument The association Of
old defenders will make their usual parade
with the old flag, which they have not vet
deserted
WAsHrNGroN, Sept u.
General McClellan's dispatch 90 the Sccre-
tary Of War is remarkably brief, merely say
ing: General Smith made a rccounois.
sancc with 1000 men to lewisvillc remain
ed several hours completed the exlmina-
ton ot the ground and that hi, com.
mand had started back when the enemy omen.
ed fire with shell. by which two men were
killed aud three wounded. GrifFin's battery.
be says. silenced thar Of the enemy. and onr
men came back in perfect order aud excellent
spifts. The men behaved admirably under
fire He concludes by remarkiug we shall
have no more Bull Run affairs.
Mexico, Mo, Sept 0.
Another iendish attempt to-destroy the
lives Of our soldiers was made day or two
since on the North Missouri Railroad
The timbcrs Of the bridge Just this side Of
Sturgeon were partially burned, with the ex-
pectation that train with troops would be
precipitated into the creek below but the
villainous design being known, the train
stopped here, and the troops cncampcd. and
will remain until the bridge is repaired.
LoUrsvILLr, KY, Sept. IL.
A special Washington dispatch Of the 1lth
to the Journal states that Gen. Mcclellan
has carried Hull's Hill, losing Is killed
Gen. Banks division Is within short dis
tancc, and a general battle ia expected to-
morrow.
The Evansville Journal says the steamer
Saep1y, under command Of gun squad Of
that place, captured boat with 1000 barrels
Of salt, distined for the South.
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th says
that before many hours the Potomac will be
closed by powerful batteries. The Examiner
says Davis has so far recovered as to take an
airing ON Saturday in carriage.
New YoRK, Sept II.
A dispatch to tho Herald from Louisville.
states that the army Of the Potomac has been
divided into corps under Johnson and Beau
regard.
Richmond papers arc full of doleful ac-
counts Of sickness in the army.
No civilians arc allowed to visit the rebel
troops between Manassas and the Potomac
No visitors are allowed to see the federal
prisoners at Richmond, who have been de-
prived Of sugar, coffee and newspapers
WAsHINGToN. Sept. -.
The following dispatch was received to-
night at the head quarters of the army;
To Col. L. d. TOWNSEND.
report Of Gen. Pope to-day from Hernesille says
made night marches aud reached Green Last SUNDAY,
who however got notice Of his Approach but that no
successful in contvns the dispersion of 1900 rebels
age also The public propSsty iced 5y Green A. sh"ibns
Gen. Pdpe's infantry too much fatsued pur-
sue. nOrsemcn. however. followed in pursuit ten or
fifteen ucs. until the evening scattered The railroad
east nf Brookyiie is opened and no secession
camps will hc made within % Mules. Gcn Grant tel.
es'aphs hat tue hfst gun is IN position A. Fort Holt KY
J. C. FREMONT.
WAsHINGToN. Sept. IL.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has address
ed circular to Assistant Trcausurers TO the
following effect
Treasury notes of tho denomination of
Ave. ten and twenty dollars will continue to
be issued. redeemabe in coin on demand at
the offices Of the Assistant Treasurcrs at
Boston. New York, Philadelphia and St.
Louis, and at the depository Of Cincinnati.
These notes are intended TO furnish cur
rent medium Of payment Of exchange and re-
mttances Being at all times convertible in
10 coin, Il the option Of the holder, at the
place where made payable, and everywhere
receivable for public dues, they must always
be equivalent to gold.
A sufficient amount Of coin to redeem these
notes promptly on demand will be kept with
the dcpositories by whom they are espective-
ly made payable, aud all depositcrs aud col
lecting officers will receive them and pay them
to public creditors as money
Charles Henry Foster, claiming to be a
Congressman elect from North Carolina, call
ed on the president to-day, and tende. cd
full brigade Of loyaists from that State,
FRANKroRr, Sept II.
Tho House has adopted resolution direct
ing the Governor to issue proclamation or
dering the Confederate troops 20 cvacuate
Kentucky soil by vote of u against 26
The House then refused to suspend tho
rules to nllow another resolution to be pre-
sented, directing the Governor to issue
proclamation ordering the evacuation of Ken
lucky soil by the Federal and rebel troops
WAsuINGroN, Sept. -
Two dead bodies were recovered from Che
Lcwisville field by dctachmon: of thel0lh
Indiana regiment No tidng, have been
heard Of Liout. Hancock, who is reported Kill
ed the body not having been found, the
presumption is that he was taken prisoner.
A man supposed to be a SPY was arrested
to-day in the ncighborhood OF the Chain
Bridge. and he was taken to the headquarters
Of Gen. Smith heavily ironed.
Everything has been remarkably quiet in
the vicinity Of Bailcy's aud Balr' Cross
Roads to-day. Tho residence OF Mr. Ball to
the right Of Bali, Cross road Is alternately
occupied by our pickets aud thoeo Of the con