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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

NEW lNhks 1dhf
The steamer Columbia from Havana on the
2Sth has arrived.
Vera Cruz had been occupied by the
Spaniatds. The Spanish flag was waving
over San Juan de Loa.
Tne Spanish squadron took possession ol
San Juan de Loa on the 10th Of December.
The city was evacuated by the Mexican troops
the next day. They retired without firing a
gun.
Havana letters state that Santa Anna and
Miramon are both to leave for Mexico. Gen.
Prime is at Havana, and about to leave for
Mexico, with reinforoements,
From the Havana Didrio we learn that the
Governor Of Vera Cruz was willing to evacu.
ate the city, but demanded aud received a
respite Of twenty-iour hours.
Gen. Gasselt on landing issued proela-
nation to the troops and another to the peo-
pie. The latter was to the effect that the
troops had come thithor only to demand sats-
faction for the failure Of treaties aud violence
committed against their eompatriots, and to
obtain guarantees against similar outrages.
The greatest satisfaction OF the army, after
fuldlling its mission from the Queen, would
be to return to its own country with the GER
tainty Of having merited the affections Of the
Mexicans Nearly 100 rihed cannon Of the
latest pattern were found in San Juan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

THE VERMONT SOrDTrRS

The correspondent of the Burlington Free
Press, writing from the Fourth Regiment un-
der date of Dec. p, says that we witness
each day a decrease of the sick list, and addi-
tions to our force of our active duty men.
To-day but sixty are reported sick, where
two weeks ago three hundred and sirty was
the number" OF the clothing and food of
the Vermont soldiers, he says:
"This is abundant even to excess: each
man can now have as many blankets as he
chooses to call for. the price Of these and 9TH
er articles being taken from the allowance Of
$3.50 per month for clothing. Almost in-
credible amounts Of clothing and bedding
have been sent from Vermont stockings snd
mlttens in great and suflicien, quantities for
tiny possible need during the present winter
1t would be an impossibility, should we move
ten miles, TO carry such an amount Of clolhing.
and much would unavoidably be left As far
as my personal knowledge extends. the men
are well supplied with everything necessary
for their comfort, and am informed in an
swer to numerous inquiries made Of officers
in other regiments that such is the case
throughout the Brigade. Much of the bed
ding and thousands of the foutings are Yet
undistributed and the ladies Of our noble
State" God bless them, will do US no
kindness by sending any more at present
Delicacies for those in hospitals will be at all
times welcome and beneficial, and sent to the
care of the regimental surgeons will be judi
ciousy applied
:" Our food is abundant in quantity and ex-
celent in quality. The ration now issued to
each soldier is more than any man, however
enormous bis capacity can eat a little
knowledge of how to prepare the food prop
erly, and experience in its management, soon
enables company to make a great saving
Ny own company has been rtunate, and
will at the commencement of 1862, have
company fund Of one hnadred and sirty doi-
lars, as the result of two months economy.
No soldiers in the world were ever before
clothed. fed and paid as are the soldiers from
Vermont in the present war"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
FROW FORTREss MONROE.

Part Of the $50 prisoners TO be released in
exchange for an equal number sent TO Rich
mond last week arrived from Richmond last
evening, by flag of truce from Norfolk
Great improvement in the treatment Of prison.
ers is said 10 have occurred within two weeks.
number o. our wounded, making a total
Of 2S4 to be released are expected in few
days The remainder Of the released are ex-
pected tomorrow afternoon.
The 2i0 released Union prisoners arrived
from Richmond in the rebel steamer North
1mpt0n, which was met by the steamer Wash
ingion. nine miles beyoud Newport News
Soon as they stepped aboard the Washington,
under the protection Of the national flag, as
the roll Of their names was called, such hap
py looking men are seldom seen. Cheer sf-
ter cheer arose from each boat as they ap-
preached. and the band Of the 4th artillery
played Sweet Home" which added to the
enthusiasm. The Baltimore boat took the
released prisoners to Baltimore.
One Of the prisoners has an editorial cut
from a Richmond paper, which he secreted
in his boots. 1t tgives an awful picture Of the
condition Of the rebel army, on the Potomac,
and declaring that the entire army is utterly
demoralized. Regimental drills have ceased
entirely, and the men are spending their time
in playing with greasy packs Of cards. Great
numbers are offering large sums for substi
tutcs one had offered as high as 3 500.
The editor urges the government to speed
lily do something to remedy the evil. Such
is the demoralized condition Of the army that
enlistments cannot go on, thousands who
would enlist being deferred by the discourage
ing condition Of the army.
A scouting party left here this morning,
and proceeding to Great Bethel found the
place occupied by guard Of cavalry only.
The place was taken possession Of by the
scouting party and guard left there.
There had been a destructive fire at Rich
mond. during which the theatre and other
valuable buildings were burnt
The following is telegraphc dispatch in
the Richmond Dispatch Of Yesterday
"CoLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. |.
All the Yankee prisoners from Charleston,
including Col. Corcoran. arrived here this
afternoon by special train. They we're met
at the depot by the guard Of this city, and
conducted TO the jail
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 30th ult.
says William M. Brown. Englishman, for
merly editor Of the New York journal of Com
merce, has been commissioned as acting Sec
retary of State during the temporary absence
of X. NJ. T. Hunter. This confirms the re-
port that Hunter, with Breckenridge, had
sailed from Halifax for Europe.
The Richmond papers of the 2Sth say that
Charleston was fred in several places on Sun
day evening last. Several wood buildings Of
small value were destroyed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
FR0M GEN R1NKS, cOLuNN

The rebels yesterday attacked the railroad
workmen, / miles east Of Hancock, but we're
repulsed by the Federal protective force, with
loss of twenty killed Jackson with his
whole available force is said to be preparing
to move against Gen Kelley, at Hancock.
Vice President Hamlin, Maj. Gen. Banks
and retnue visited the lines of Col, Geary's
regiment near Point of Rocks on Tuesday,
They were enthusiastically received at Point
of Rocks ami Sandy Hook by the regiments
with salutes. music and a parade. Patriotic
speeches were made by the Vice President
aud Gen. Banks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
EROM THE SOrrHERN COAST

A Spanish schooner, laden with a valuable
cargo Of Havana cigars, shoes and other
stores. was run aground and burned at Cum
berland Inlet on the 18th ult., by boats of
the BieapUe and AiaLam,. Her cargo was
taken off The crew had previously fed to
the woods
The Southern papers contain important
news. A dispatch from Pensacola, dated the
lst inst, says Fort Pickens opened fire yes
teiday, but it has not been renewed ;o-day..-
Our batteries are silent"
Sixteen federal war vessels are reported at
Ship Island
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

THE ADVICE OF CouNr GAsrARrN.-
Count Gaspar,-, the author of one Of the
ablest and most friendly books upon this
country, has published 10 the Journal des De-
bats letter on the Trvnt difficulty, in which
he earnestly appeals for peaceful settlement.
The view he takes of the subject,-already
disposed Of in the manner suggested by him.
presented as it is by a statesman of large
and generous soul, and one whom we know
to be a hearty freud to our own country and
government, may help to reconcile US to a
concession which at best CRATES considerably
on the feelings Of all. He says
have just written the II Gen Scott and have
his letter must have realized along with me that there
exists va ne United States class OF intelligent mode
rate' ptnouc men, capable Of examining without pas
sion the demands Of England These are perfectly
aware Nna'' N the present situation Of America the
maintenance Of friendly relations with England Ia worth
to-day Whatevrr opinion they may form themselves
as 10 the legal question raised by The act Of Capt wilkes
hey UNDERSTAND mat no consideration be put in the
scale against the danger Of bringing on the recognition
Of the southern States the violation OF the blockade and
war with powerful and friendly naton--a sister nation
sprung from the blood, speaking the same Lam
Ruage defolcd To the same mission Of civilization and
Of liberty No honorable sacrifice will be too costly that
VIII avoid TINS deporahe result An | would | could
but see with their eyes, we're il only for moment
VII Is passing In Europe Their enemies triumph
their friends error-s,ricken We who have always
loved America, and who love her the now that she
Is suhtHtB va noble cause who have defended her
who have never ceased believing in her final triumph in
spite OF hel auts and her sOps,-have felt all our hopes
mehaeeu az once and has seemed though the ground
were ehppnR rom under US No We cannot believe that
America will out Of mere lghthendedness destroy in
moment the iruit OF 50 much sacrifice and so many ef
ioris IL would be neither patriotic dignifed It would
be an ae of folly aud of suicide.
~, far from being humiliation for the government at
Warrington the surrender OF the prisoners will be one
OF Its brightest Qofies. IL Nil IL 4,
sessed Of high moral free prove that il is caumnated
when represented the slave Of the mob incapable Of
withsandng the elanor Of the street and Incapable of
accepting an hour Of unpopulary assure the salvation
OF the republic"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

Concading belligerent rights to our
cotton growers, England declares it absurd
70 apply the epithet of rebels to " eight
millions Of people" Yet the same Christian
like government throws its arms against the
Chinese reformer, Ta-pan-wang -denouncing
his hundred million followers as rebels''-
and sustaining the rotten dol-worshipping
Mantchoo dynasty, still in control Of the
chief transporting regions, which indirectly
furnish market for the infamous opium trade
of British India
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
FROM MLSSONRL

Dispatches received at headquarters at St.
Louis announce the capture of the notorious
jeff Owen, Col Jones and fifty OF theif bridge
gang, near Martensburg, Adrian county, by
Gen. Soho6eld, commander of the State mi
litia. The various gurilla bands along the
North Missouri Railroad have been pretty
thoroughly scattered.
Six regiments of Federal troops have left
Otterville and Upton for Weston, on an un-
known expedition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

The Maryland Legislature, through com
mitteu appointed for that purpose, have ad-
dressed a letter to the Governor of Massachu-
setts, seeking to learn the condition of the
widows and orphans Of the patriots who were
murdered at Baltimore on the 10Th of April,
and to he informed Of any persons who were
dependent on them for support, in order that
the State Of Maryland may take such action
in that connection as BELTS its sense of JUS
tice and honor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

NFw HANrsUfRE RErunLIcAN STATE
CoNvENrroN.-T Republican State Com
vention Of New Hampshire met at Concord
on Wednesday, January |, and nominated
Gov. Berry as candidate for reelection
Dr. Crosby of Hanover, Democrat, received
the nomination for Railroad Commissioner.
Resolutions we're adopted sustaining the
Government in prosecuting the war, endors-
ing the national administration, demanding
strict economy, endorsing the State authori-
tics. thanking the volunteers for their deyo-
ton, and promising to support the candidates
nominated without regard to party issues.
t5 Lieut. Col. Rains. who was the mus
ttrng officer for the First and Second Yer
mont Regiments, and subsequently resigned
his commission in the L. S. army, has been
confirmed by the Confederate Congress a
Brigadier General in the rebel army and as
signed to the State of Kentucky. Rains 10y
atty was doubted by General Wool at the
time he was waiting to muster in the First
Regiment, aud watch was Kept over him,
but there was not sufficient evidence Of his
treason to warrant his arrest. The First aud
Second Vermont Regiments may yet have an
opportunity of paying their respects to Brig.
Gen Rains, and we will guarantee that it viii
be done with a will
II Gen. Burnside's expedition is about
ready to sail from Annapolis On Saturday
the fleet took on board the last Of the ord
nance and ammunition, Of which an enormous
quantity has been shipped The transports
we're coaled and proyisioned, and ready to
sail on two hours notice The fleet comprise
Ia steamers, propeller, 4 ships 3 barques /
brig, l sohooners, 5 floating batteries, be-
sides two little despatch steam tugs in al
Al vessels. These are to be reinforced by
about the same number Of vessels now lying
at Fortress Monroe, and the expedition is
said to surpass, in size and strength, the one
sent to Port Royal No clue is given O. to
its destination, though the rebels appear to
believe that it is designed for operations from
Fortress Monroe up York river.
A correspondent of the journal of Com
merce writes from Washington on the 3Oth
uItimo, that he has good authority for belev-
ing that there is a very strong Union feeling
developing in central North Carolina that
there was a constant expectation that it would
break out in q counter revolution, and from
the names mentioned there is every reason to
have confidence that if a sufficient force could
be landed at Beaufort and Wilmington 10
take those places and advance upon the rail-
roads leading from thence TO the interior,
with preceding proclamation that if North
Carolina would lay down her arms sue should
be received with fraternal regard and sufii
cent force furnished to sustain her from side
attacks, in thirty days she weuld be back in
the Union, and the weight of the Cnufederacy
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surrection.
favorable report for successful operations
by Gen. Burnside's expedition. Perhaps he
will not go there, and perhaps he will A
very short time will tell
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

At the worlds horse fair to be held in
Chicago in September next, there will be
premiums Of $1,000 for running horses, $4,000
for equestrian performances by women, and
others for different classes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

IL The Washington correspondent Of th,
New York Herald says Of what Gen. McClel-
Ian is doing aud what he will shortly accom-
plish:
The question is frequently asked By inexperienced
members oi Congress, and other subor Innate ni cfs OF
We Government, who ought 10 know better. WHY don
General Mcclellan advance Z" The only rfpy 20 this
question Is that Genenl Mcclellan is advancing every
hnur OF Tue t"eniy'lour that passes lie has his hands
upon the throat u the rebel army Of the Potomac hold
ing Do where t is. lie Is advancing in drill ad,ancing
d. discipline advancing n strength. advaucng in epd,,
rance 20 stand out ia the cold, advancing la suply m
muskcts for infantry cannon for artillery sahres and re-
vnlver and rifles for cavalry location Of expeditions
&c, sc. When he has completed these advances he
VIII close up the rebellion, and then the who now
clamor for an immediate adj will be compelled 10
acknowledge the wisdom Of General MoCcllans pro
grammc.
" Ia this connection il may not be impolite to ssy
that the reason why the expeditions under the command
srvtaly Of Generals Batter aud Burnside have not len
TT ther places OF Destination has been in conseuuence
OF the recent complication with Great Britain The set
llement OF the Trent affair has changed the face of
hlnRs, now the advance Of General Mcclellan will
suddenly become more general land and sea and in
gond time, the impatient will only be patient the
country viii better understand the cause OF what seems
10 mem delay but which Is only necessary preparation
To a hual aud glorious contamination.
inc committee appointed 20 investigate the conduct
OF c war, is well ascertaned have become thoronh
b sau'hed that the utmost confidence may be Justly re
posed M he comprehensive plans and military skin Of
General Mcclellan and that early results will fully ius
ny he confidence OF The nation in him. The committee
base their opinion upon the testimony given before
by the ablest OH i3cts u the army"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

Carl Schurz has resigned his position as
Minister to the Court of Spain, with the in
tention to return Immediately to this country
to take a command in the army.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

MAssAoHUsErTs LRGIsLATURR.-Th Leg.
islature of Massachusetts met on Wednesday,
January lst. The Senate organized by the
choice of Hon. John Ii. Clifford Of Bristol, as
its President, and Stephen n Clifford of Dux-
bury as its Clerk, The House organized by
the election of Hon, Alexander II. Bullock
OF Worcester, as Speaker, and VIM. S. Rob
inSon of Maiden, as Clerk. Hon. John Nor
h'sey was elected Sergeant-at-Arms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
ALLOTMENT CERTIFICATEs.

The President has signed the bill recently
passed by Congress to provide more con.
venient mode of allotments Of soldirs' pay "a
their families. The following is the bill:
Az ACT TO PROVIDE ron ALLOTMENT CERTIFICATE.
AMONG THE voLUNrEER FJRCE
Be IL enacted by the SHafc and House Of Representa
ues That the President Of the United States shall ap
point for each state having volunteers in the United
States service not exceeding three persons who shall
be authorized by the Preside nts commission TO visit
the several departments Of the army In which volunteers
om their respective States may be- aud then aud there
procure from said volunteers from time time their re-
speetiye alloments Of their pay to their families
friends, duy certified in writing aud BY them by some
commissioned officer OF such department atesed in pur-
Of such orders may be made Tor at purpose
10y the Secretary Of War, aud upon which certified aot
ment the several paymastes shall at each regular pay
ment 10 troops give drafts payable in The city Of New
York 10 the oruer Of spch persons 10 whom said alot.
men were may be made.
Sec 2 AHd be II further enacted, That each Of the
persons appointed as commissioners carry into effect
the preceding section OF this shall receive pay or
emoluments whatever from the treasury Of the United
states.
See g. And be Il furthW ,nacfed, That the Fifth
section Of the " 18th Of june 1853, giving suffers
lien upon the soldiers pay be- aud the Is hereby
repealed aud all regulations giving suffers rights and
privileges beyond the rules and articles Of be- aud
the same are hereby abrogated
Azel spauldng, Esq, formerly of this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

Azel spauldng, Esq, formerly of this
town, has just been elected representative
from the Sixth District, to the State Legis-
lature Of Kansas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

THE WAR CoMMENoED-~Eaglih Reprisa
on oar Fish Merchants--A correspondent
from Provincetown informs as that when the
Rinaido arrived off that place at break of day
on Wednesday morning., some fishermen went
alongside TO dispose OF their fish. While a
little boy Of the party was trading one Of
the sailors Of the Rmaldo supplied himself
with couple of haddoeks. and refused to
pay for them. This is worse than the Trent
affair; for the haddocks we're fresh fish,
whereas Mason and slidell were only stale
politicians. It is to be hoped that our govern
ment will demand restitution and an apology
particularly as the forcihsa removal of the
fish from the boat instead OF the seizure of
both boat and fish, makes the transaction
lawless, according to standard English author
tiles, and an insult, " tolerable and not to be
endured " by the Codders "or any other
man "-Boston Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10

CoUNrERFEIT GoLD.--ll is stated that
large quantities of counterfeit gold coinage
of New Orleans, 1861, is in circulation in the
counties of Kentucky wherever rebels are in
power.
Why is the year which piecedes 1861 like
the year which follows il Because one is
eighteen hundred and sixty, and the other is
eighteen hundred sixty Too
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-10-31
9antofk 9rfItrsonian.
AnaziwH Developments of Tren.on.

AmaziSg Developments Of Treason.
A respectable and perfectly honor.
able citizen Of Plain township In
this connty, having a son drafted
passed Friday night in bnnk, in
the barracks ut Camp MansfeId.- -
Ous side the tent, n group OF militia
men, from Wayne, Crawford and
other connties talked without re.
strsint. The minds OF these soldiers
we're poisoned by the Butternut
traitors.
From the conversation no over.
heard, be ascertained that these men
understood. ard believed 1t to be q
general agreement among the men
opposed to the war, throughout the
Northern statee, that there shoull
be a universal uprising and rebellion
against the government, the draft
being the prstex, for open hostili'ics
Farther than that. these men had
been induced 10 believe that their
interest and those OF tho rebels were
precisely identical; in other wurds,
that they were only rebels in abcy.
ance, and that by their proposed
genera flsre.np, they would 80 dis
tract the Federal army, that their
hretheren of the South could. by %
sharp decisive onset, take possession
Of The government. Th,v swore We.
hemently at their comrades who hsd
allied TO stand bravely mp TO the
agreement; and had they all done
as they declared, that what they
called the "Democra,ic party" might
have had undispnted control; and
their opponents would be made to-
'cel a 'rr'bIe revenge for supposed
grievances.