Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
FROM THE SOUTH.

FoRTRRss MONROE, Dec. 23.
A flag Of truce brings Norfolk papers Of
Monday. They contain a dispatch from
Nashville, announcing that 1000 Federal
troops had crossed Green River, and were
marching upon Hopkinsvile, where General
lark had $500 rebels, and was waiting re-
Inducements from Clarksvile
The Tennessee Legislature adjourned to
the Goth of January.
The Marion, from Port Royal on the 2lst,
has arrived. She landed the day previous to
her departure at Tybee Island seven compa-
nies of the Connecticut 7th, together with
Gen. Wright and staff. While discharging
her cargo at Tybee Island, she was shelled
from Fort Pulaski, but received no damage.
Gen Stevens was about to advance to seize
point on the Charleston and Savannah Rail-
road. General Wright will probably assume
command at Tybee. The troops are at work
enclosing Hilton Head with earth-works, ex-
tending three miles back, and from shore to
shore, to monnt 100 heavy guns.
Sixteen stone vessels have been sunk of
Charleston. An interesting account of the
sinking of these vessels will be found on the
fourth page
A letter from Port Royal reports the occu-
patton of Fenwick Island by our troops. ex-
tending our lines to South Edisto river, thirty
five miles from Charleston.
Ex-Congressman Ely brings list Of 2700
prisoners. He states that there is no doubt
of an extended and deep Union feeling in
Richmond, and il the national army were
within ten miles Of Richmond old flag
would be hung out from hundreds ofwindows
there, but at present there is perfect reign
of terror.
| Matters at Fort Pickens are unchanged
( Deserters report grea, distress and discomfort
in the rebel army.
The gunboat 1riquois has the pirate Sum
ter blockaded in Cienfuegos.
The gunboat Flsmbeau is bockading the
port OF Nassau, where the Isabel was.
FoRrREss MonnoR, Dec. 81.
Via BALTIMORE, Dec. %
flag of truce, this morning, took to
Crauey Island Rev. Mr.. Brown, rebel chap
lain, and a lady.
Considerable excitement prevails at York
town in anticipation of an attack. All tho
sich were removed on the 2lst, by order Of
Gen. Magruder.
The publication of the Norfolk Day Book
was suspended yesterday for want of a supply
of paper The Norfolk Day Book learns that
Gen, Scott had arrived in New York. that he
left England at the request of the English au-
thorities, and that they were about % declare
war against tire United States.
A dispatch dated Nashville the 25lh, says
that Thos Crittendcn, with 10000 men. was
within 40 miles Of Hopkinsyille, and would
advance upon that place at three points,
The Southern rights citizens were sending
their families and stock to the south.
49, - cocoon man. the a1vance OF
Gen. Buers army, has crossed Green river,
and are within five miles of Gen. Hindman's
advance. Great preparations have been made
for the defence of Bowling Green, and a ter
rible conflict is impending.
CHICAGO, Dec. IS.
The Memphis appeal OF the 10th says that
property to the amount of $2,500,0OO has
been already confscated by the receivers, and
this is only about one-half the amount OF
Northern property in our midst. Some re-
ports have already been made of real estate,
and many others are to be made
The cost of taking the floating battery up
the river was Sl20,oO0, The Mississippi
Legislature have plan under consideration
to advance to planters $50 per bale on cot
ton. Propositions are also pending to char
ter banks based on cotton.
A bank bill has just passed which provides
, that banks shall receive State treasury notes
in payment of debts, and that the notes Of
| these banks shall be received for all public
2 dues except the Confederate war tax.