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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-02

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81 a despatch received
1t the Post Office Department. dated Salt Lake
CITY, yesterday, says general war with all the
Indian tribes east of the Missouri river, sclose
AT band. An interruption Of the overland
mail is daily expected Nothing but prompt
and decisive action on the part Of the Govern
ment Will prevent 1t. The lines should be pro-
tccted by soldiers at intervals Of 100 miles
The Post Office Department has instructed
posimastcrs TO send the California mails via New
York until further directions
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-02

Brro>. Aug rs lac var demonstration
yesterday wa. a tasulcra, alliIr j,uo0
men joined j t.' process. lr,Ylla banners, mu-
81, and teUs
Eloquent SPEECH. were made on the Commoa
oa -tAerue 81 $4,000, hy COY Andrew,
Hon Eiwlra Everett Hon. Robert &. Win
,bup and many others
The sFurgst enthusiasm psenl-l, and all
place, 10 business Werr closest
3eu Fremont speaks hereto-iight, aud Gen
C0tcoran % morrow
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-02

MGMrms, Aug % The Grenada Ippcal Of
the 2lst says the British steamer Racer touched
at Charleston on tie Doth ana lett Dispatches
Tor the Foreign Consuls, and then sailed south
ward
There sa fierce quarrel between Bragg aud
tbe mobile and (icksbursh papers Rumors
from seccsh sources state that the gunboats have
also captured steamer laden with 5000 arms,
near SlIlken's bend. The arms were destined
Tor Hindman ~ Lutte Rock.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Omcial Account OF the Victory at King
OtOns

0tOns
HEApQ'Rs DEPARTMENT NORTH CARoL1NA,)
KNGsfoN, Dec. IL, 1852.
To Major General HaQeck:
have the honor to inform you that left
Newbern for this place on the llth inst, but
owing to bad roads and delay of trains did not
reach South West Greek, 5 miles from town, un.
iii the afternoon The enemy was posted there,
but by heavy artillery FIRE in front and Wig
orous attack on the other flank, I succeeded in
forciop passage and without much loss. This
morning advanced on this town and found
the enemy strongly posted at . defle through a
marsh bordering on . creek. The position was
10 we'll chosen that but very little of our artil-
lery could be brought in play. The main attack
was. therefore, made by the Infantry, assisted
by few guns pushed forward into the roads,
After five hours hard fighting We succeeded in
driving the enemy from his position. We fol-
lowed him rapidly to the river. The bridge over
the Neuse river at this point was prepared for
firing and was fred in six places, but We we're
90 close behind them that We saved it. The en-
emy re.reated principally by the Goldsboro' and
Piteville roads Their force was about {, goo
men, with 20 pieces of artillery. The result is.
We have taken Kingston, captured II pieces Of
artillery, taken 400 to 500 prisoners, and
large amount of Quartermaster and Commissary
stores Our loss viii probably not exceed 200
killed and wounded
lSigned s. G. FOSTER,
Major General Commanding
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Rebel Raid.

CA1Ro, Dec. 20.-A body of rebel cavalry
number variously estimated at from two to eight
thousand, made raid on the railroad about
three miles this side of Jackson, Tennessee, yes
terdsy morning They had intended to capture
the passenger train but it had passed some time
before they reached the road. The wood train,
which passed shortly afterwards, was fred into
by about 800 rebels, but it escaped They then
tore up the track for considerable distance and
burnt the trestle work. This evening the Oper'
ator at Trenton reports an attack on that place
There has been considerable excitement at
Columbus, in anticipation of . rebel visit to
that place Some Of this is merely report,
but it s certain no trains have arrived at or de-
parted from Columbus.
Capt Thomas o. Selfridge was commander Of
the Cairo at the time of the explosion, and not
Master Hazlett, as some of the papers have it.
The Captain has been ordered to the command
of the Conestoga.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
The Battle at Kingston, N. @:

NIw YORx, Dec. 2O-Details of the victory
at Kingston, N. O., show that the march was
continuous series OF fighting, in which all distin-
guished themselves. Several bayonet charges
took place. The rebels are reported having l6,-
600 men their loss in killed and wounded waa
heavy. 1900 prisoners taken. Col. Gray, 96th
New York, was killed. Our total loss will not
exceed l60.
The princidal fight Was few miles from King.
ston. where the rebels were entrenched; but af'
ter three hours fighting, they retreated towards
Kingston, endeavoring to destroy bridge lead
ing to that place, but She 9th B. l. charged over
rebels retreated, one brigade towards Goldsborc
and the other towards Weldon, our shells help
ing them along. a., 49,,
we're killed. Their regiment fought till out o
ammunition, then went in with bayonets. Th'
24d Massachusetts,, Major Chambers command
ing, captured 10 officers and men, including
the Lieut.. Colonel of the Esd s. @.
The march Was taken up for Goldsboro on tn
10th inst.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27

Sr. LOUIS, Dec. l9.-Gen. Curtis has re-
ceived dispatch from Gen. Heron, stating
that Hindman crossed the Arkansas river with
his infantry, while Marmaduke is on the north
side with his cavalry. Hundreds of men from
Hindman's army are daily joining Heron; many
Of them are Missourians, who express the great
est disgust at the rebel campaign and think fur
ther prosecution hopeless.
Gen. Curtis yesterday received communica-
tion from the rebel General Holmes, forwarded
by direction Of JEFF Davis, inquiring into the
fssts relative to the shooting of 10 Confederates
by ordor of McNie. Enclosed with the COM
munication is printed slip from the Grenada
Appeal, credited to the Palmyra (ho.) Courier.
Gen. Holmes and the Confederate Government
desire to know whether this account is substan"
TALLY correct Gen. Curtis reply will be pub
lsbed. 1t is looked for with much interest.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Reports ana Runors,

NEw YoRx, Dec. 2O.-The Washington Sta,
Of Yesterday evening says that caucus Of Re-
publican Senator's was held on the 18th, and Z
resolution offered requiring the President to dis
pense with the services of Seward was discus
sed. The vote was l6 in favor and Is against
On the 18th another CAUCUS adopted substi-
tute, recommending the President to partially
remodel bis Cabinet, was unanimously agreed to
The conservatives believed it would be regard
ed q general invitation to the whole Cabinet te
resign. On being informed Of the act, the Sec
retsry and Assistant Secretary Of State sent il
their designations, requesting their immediate
accentance.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Growth OF the Emancipation Movement
| : = In Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l6.
The "Old War Horse" as Ell. Governor Hicks
is familarly styled, has got upon the right track
track at last. The war has opened his eyes, In
the presence Of number Of gentlemen he re-
Gently declared that ''he was now convinced
there never would be any peace for this country
until Slavery was abolished throughout the
land, and to this end he supported President
Lincoln's proclamation and plan Of compensated
emancipation heart and hand
The declaration was published in the Cam
bridge (Dorset) Intelligencer, and the Ex-Goy-
ernor has..stood::up to.it like man. l do not
profess to give the precise words, but they
convey the substance Of the declaration.
This definition of his position will ensure bis
election to Congress from the First District, for
there is no withstanding his popularity when on
the right side. have already written you that
nearly all the principol citizens Of Dorset are in
favor of emancipation, and the work is rapidly
spreading. The friends of emancipation now
consider two districts as certain to return
emaucipstionists- Hicks and Winter
Dayis-and we do not despair of carrying the
other three districts in the same cause.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
From Kansas City. i.

KANSAS CITY. Dec 2O.-The Santa Fe mail
with dates to the 10th, has arrived
Orders have been issued by Gen. Carlton, that
all persons arriving in that city shall report to
the Provost Marshal. Strangers will exhibit
written authority under which they travel, and
give satisfactory evidence of their loyalty.
Efforts are being made to quiet the Nsvsjoes.
Their chiefs have made promises.
1t is rumored that 5000 Texans with twelve
siege guns, are marching on Santa Fe via Los
vos Josef Pssso. under Brig. Gen. Bayler. The
Pumor is not confirmed.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Arrival OF ParOled PrlsOners-More Re
ported Reslgnat10ns.

WAsHINGroH, Dec. 2O.-About 200 paroled
prisoners, taken by the enemy at Pittsburg
Landing, on the 9Th of April last, arrived in this
city this morning. They belong to Western
regiments exclusively. They are now at Park
Barracks. Nearly all of the men have not been
paid for the last IL months
The Posts Washington correspondent writes.
It is rumored this afternoon that the entire Cabi
net will retire, leaving the President free to
reconstruct it. This is probably incorrect, but
it is not at all improbable that hessrs Blair and
Bates have also rendered their designations. One
Of the shrewdest politicians in Congress this
morning expressed the hope that the President
would accept the resignation Of every man, civil
or military, who shall offer it, With one solitary
exception, and that man shall be Nr. Chase He
would uot accept Cbase's resignation in any
contingency, for the sake of the nation and
cause. =
gentleman brings as the report that Charles
Sumner has been rendered the Portfolio of State.
Mr.. Sumner ie, perhaps, of all our statesmen, the
most conservative in foreign affairs.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
More Captures.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Navy Depart
ment has been informed by Lieut.. Commanding
English, of the Sycamore, that he recently cap
tured the schooner B. Y. George, from Nassau,
N. H., with an assorted cargo of coffee, salt,
&C., and sent her to Key West.
It is understood that the Secretary of the
Treasury has completed his Finance bill, recon-
mending $500, ,OO0, 900 loan, at not over 1880
per cent, and the repeal Of the five twenty con-
version act. He adheres firmly to the opinion
in his annual report, that the money can be
raised by loan.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES.


MOBILE, Dec. 1.-THE following is special
dispatch to the Advertiser, dated Vicksburg,
Dec l6:
The enomy's boats went up the river yester-
day. and another this morning.
The Tribune learns that the Unioniets fred on
the train between Tupello and Okalons. No
body was hurt. The train proceeded to Okslo-
na, which was simmedately evacuated and every.
thing removed to Egypt.
Selma was taken yesterday morning, and Pom.
tiac at IL o'clock, by Is Aboitionists, which is
said to be the advance of {, 900, who are march>
ing through that country.
luausfA, Ga, Nov 1.-THE steamer Herald
arrived at . Confederate port to day with val
liable cargo and the remains of Gen. Tom Cobb
MAJOR Generals Loring and Nef, recently
commanding in Western Virginia, arrived at
Jackson, Miss recently, for duty in that De-
partment. Gen. Lowell was relived by Loring
in the Rsppahannock battlea
The Banner says that Arches Brigade suffered
severely. It was formerly commanded BY Gen.
Bob Hatton, Gen. Anderson, of Tennessee, con-
sisting Of the 1st, s4th and 7th Tennessee Regi-
ed Division and wss mortally wounded. He
was one OF the beet rebel Generals.
Reauregard is expecting an att .ck at Charles-
ton by land and water.
Pembe,ton's army was at Grenada on the 18th
inst. Price was 40 miles wess Tilghmans Di.
vision was 81 miles esst Van Dorn's headauar.
ters we're in Grenada.
| A correspondent Of the Richmond Enquirer
giving an account Of the crossing Of the Kappa.
hammock, says the Unionists we're resisted BY
Bsrksdale's Mississippi brigade. A phell from
Union gun knocked tall chimney upon the
18th Mississippi, wounding % Of them. The
rebels lost $50 in this affair. Two rebel reei-
ments sent to cover the retreat Of the Mississip.
pi regiments, broke and fed from the field
The Vicksburg Whig of the 18th says two
Union gunboats went up the Yazoo on the 9th
does, and which exploded without doing much
mischief. The boats fred four shots and With
drew.
The publication Of the Memphis Appeal will
soon he resumed at jackson, Miss.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San FRANoIsco, Dec. 22.-It has been rain
ing hard for days, thoroughly saturatipg the
ground for the first time this year.
Arrangements have besn completed between
the Central Pacific Railroad Company and San
Jose Railroad, by which opposing interests are
harmonzed, for the purpose of building the Pa
cific Railroad from San Francisco via Jan Jose,
Stockton, Sacramento, Pearce and Nevada City
and via Limekee Pass to the eastern boundary
of the State. Great confidence is now felt in
the early completion of the work to Washoe,
over route furnishing enough local business to
nav good dividends
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
specials to New York Papers.

Especial to Herald.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 2l.-Con6rmstion has been
received OF the reports that the rebels have
been reinforced by Van Dorm.
The Richmond Examiner says: Summing
up the recent fight, our right wing drove the
enemy back, killing three to one, and at night
held the ground occupied by the enemys bat
teries in the morning"
1t says Longstreets victory is complete. BE
drove the enemy into the streets of Fredericks-
burg, killing five to ten.
The Richmond Dispatch says Sigel has not
more than lt, ,OG0 men, and they are raw levies.
(Despatcth to Tribune.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 21.-1organ was reported
in force at Houesville on Friday night and pre-
parstions were made for him. Gen. D. Stanley
followed sharply, with cavalry, to Rural Hill.
hut found no signs of the enemy. We have .
report that Morgan has crossed the Cumberland
in strouc force 1t Rome, above Honesville, but
no confirmation % yet.
A Rebel detachment, with artillery, threw 10
shells, yesterday evening, where they supposed
our pickets we:e. Gen. Van Cleve sent out q
force after them and they skedaddled.
Twenty rebels in United States uniform under.
took to surprise Col. Stanleys escort Of cavalry,
consisting OF IL men, and were badly handled.
St.nley's men fought we'll, severely woundiDg
the rebel commander, killing Two OF three, and
chasing the enemy into their quarters.
This afternoon Stanleys brigade was attacked
while forsging, and the enemy again repulsed::
Three ,br four Of the enemy were wounded and
"A many killed and six captured The remainder
of skirmishing, during this week, was in our
favor.
Reports continue to exaggerate the rebel
strength, placing it as high IS &c. 900, which il
regarded Is very big estimate.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 22.-OAicial returns received
here make our losses at Fredericksburg l,lss
killed. 9,1O6 wounded, and 2,07s missing
The Times says that Seward yesterday consent
ed to resume the Portfolio. Chase has his re-
umotion under advisement. His decision will
be announced to-day.
The Herald learns from Baltimore that the
rebels are supposed to be moving large bodies
of troops West. There are literally no troops
in Richmond or on the Peninsula Lee has rs,
600 at Fredericksburg, excluding guerrillas.- :
There are no other troops in Virginia, except
Is, 600 at Petersburg.
There are 40, 900 troops at Charleston, 10000
At Savannah, and 25,0 900 at Mobile.
The great strength Of the rebels is being con-
eentrased towards Nashville and Vicksburg, an,
at each place there will be 10000 troops in
:. few dsys.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Later from Havana.

NEw YoRK, Dec. 22.-The steamship Union
has arrived from Havana 18th. She brings no
later news from Mexico.
The new Capt. General, Dulie, ha jarrived q,
Havana, and Gen. Seronia had lett = Spain
The secessionists intend joining in an ovation to
him by accompanying him to the entrance Of the
harbor in steamer, but he requests them not
to do so Gen. Dulcie forbade it.
There are still 10000 boxes old crop sugar on
hand. Unusually heavy rains have injured and
retarded the new crop, which will be small.
There were but two arrivals of rebel vessels
with cotton, one was from Matanzas.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27

specials TO New York Papers.
Times dispatch.] - ~ L.

Nsw YosK, Dec. ls.-By advices from York
tovn 9Th. We learn that Gen. Neglee and staff
have just returned from reconnaissance Of
Gloncester County. They took out four regi-
ments Of inf.ntry and 100 cavalry, and brought
ali hack. Among the prisoners is one John
Sevell, captain Of new Guerilla party, just or
eapizing in that county. We brought in bis
horses, cattle and sheep. The number Of ami.
mails taken foots up nearly thousand bead
A number Of prisoners were taken, but releas.
Al On narole
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
The Mcdowell Cour. Of Inquiry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-In the Mcdowell
Court of Inquiry, Gen. Sigel was sworn. He was
examined in regard to'his movements whilst CO.
operating with Mcdowell in the Virginia cam
paign, of which be gave detailed account In
answer to questions whether be had ever found
reason to impute treschery, ioeficiency or want
of courage to Gen. Mcdowell, he repl ed, be was
to testify on matter affecting general officer,
and he would frankly state that he might have
been mistaken in his opinions with respect to the
FIRST charge he made. He bad no proof of Gen.
with the enemy. In regard to the second charge,
be believed Gen. Mcdowell evnced incompetent
cy % corps commander; to support which
opinion Gen. Sigel cited several instaDces He
believed the junction of Longstreet and Jackson's
forces was not sufficiently obstructed by General
Mcdowell, and that he (NcDowelD might easily
have kept possession Of Thoroughtare G.ps
In the course of his testimony, Gen. Sigel
referred to . remark made by Gen. Mcdowell
to one of his-Sigels- staff officers; but Gen
Mcdowell objected to its publicity on the
ground Of similar evidence being ruled 40 mad
missable. The, Court here cleared, and after
q secret session of half an hour reopened with
out any decision being arrived at.
The examination Of Sigel was continued. he
replied that having sent to Mcdowell once Ger.
tain for orders to march, that officer informed
the Aid deCamp, that Sigel could fight his own
corps. The Aid.de.Camp was Capt Dahlgren.
As Capt Dablgren was present, the Court said
that il Gen. Mcdowell considered the further
interrogation of Gen. Sigel prejudicial to his
cause, the other witness, Capt Dahlgren nigh,
be called. Gen. Mcdowell did not 80 prefer,
but insisted on the manifest improperly Of
Capt Dahlgren remaining longer in the room.
He was to be examined on the same point. The
Court then requested Capt. Dahlgren to leave
the room, and be ready to appear when requir-
ed. The remainder of Sigels testimony was
substantially the same as the foregoing.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Cotton Burning..small Pox, &c.

NEwBERN, n. G., Dec. 16.-Recent North Car.
olina papers are full of complaints about An or.
der emsnating from the rebel Maj. Gen. French,
directing the burning of all the cotton in the
counties bordering on the Roanoke river, which
is not removed west of the Wilmington Railroad
by the 18th inst
The Richmond Examiner of the 18th, states
thut the small pox prevails there as an epidemic.
The Richmond Despatch states that, at the
Summit to-day, side by side, with our wounded,
we're the Yankee wounded, receiving the same
care, and enjoying like kind treatment, with our
own unfortunate defenders.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
What.the ,RIchmond Despatch Says.

FoRrRrss MONROE, Dec. 2o.-Ths Richmond
nesna,ch NJ the l7th. says on Monday, General
Evans fell back, across the Neuse river and des-
hefore an overwhelming force of the enemy.
The Yankees have possession of the Clinton
road m the south side Of the river, whilst our
tronns a. occupy the north side. Every mile of the
.dvance of the enemy was stoutly contested.
Gem Evans will wait for reinforcements, and
v;ll then probably drive the invaders back To
Newbern.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27

A SENSIBLE VIEw.-Vanity Fair says:-
We hear good deal about suspending the
Habeas Corpus; but when the Government
catches traitor, Why doesn't 1t suspend the
Corpus and let the Habeas CO."
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
Battle as GOldsb0fos.
TSpecial to Tribune.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 2l.-The Chattanooga daily
Rebel paper, of Friday the lsth, contains the
following: a
W1LxlSGrox, N. c., Dec. 17.-Gen. Gustavus
Smith is being heavily reinforced at Goldsboro'.
There was heavy fighting there yesterday, in
which the enemy we're repulsed with heavy loss.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
No change In CabIne,.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 22.-The Herald has WASH
ington special that there will be no change in
the Cabinet. Those who sent in their resigna-
tlons will withdraw them.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27
designations not aeeep,es-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-The President hss
acknowledged the receipt Of the resignstions
Of the Secretary Of State, Mr.. Seward, the Sec
retary Of the Treasury, Mr.. Chase, and has in
formed them that after due deliberation he has
their designations would be incompatible with
the public welfare. The President has there
fore requested both to resume their respective
functions. They have resumed their places %
heads of their respective Departments
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27

Nvw YoRK, Dec. 20.-The Washington Star
says it is confidently reported on the street that
Gen. Burnside has rendered his resignation oi
the command Of the Army Of the Potomac.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-12-27

VucUtIVU Wu6 s8NVU3
vote of 81 against 81, . two thirds vote being
required. k
Mr.. Bingham's motion was disagreed to.
Mr.. WHITE, of Indiana, from the select com.
mittee, on Border State Emancipation, asked
leave to report bill appropriating &c, ,0OO, 900
to assist Missouri in emsncipatiDg her slaves,
and that il be recommitted to the committee =
Agreed to, S3 against II.
The House considered the till to supply def
cielcies for the year ending June next The
bill passed.. The House then adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-01-16
Governor Hicks,


The people of these loyal States, says the
National IntelIigencer, owe to none among The
public men of the country greater debt Of
gratitude for duty discharged, under the stress
OF strong disturbing influences, than to Gov.
Hicks of Maryland. 1t is in consideration Of
this fact that we may appropriately recall the
following valedictory words contained in his
late message to the Legislature of the State:
In short time shall exchange the cares Of
office for the quiet, of my home. During my
incumbency Of the position 10 which four years
ago was called by the people Of the State, !
have found Its duties, in very many cases, OK.
traordinary, perplexing, and hsrrassing TO an
unusual degree, and shall be able to leave
them with no ordinary amount of pleasure -
Whatever may have been my short comings in
their performance, am persuaded you will be.
lieve me when assert, that In every case ]
have endesvored to do that which thought was
right. y, Il -
For whatever Of good the Great Dsposer Of
events has made me the instrument, and foI
whatever of error the fallibility Of my Judgment
has led me TO commit, during my term of office
! am content TO await the just verdict of my
fellow citizens, when peace and sober counsels
experience and calm reason, shall enable then
TO approve without Partially, and to condemn
without prejudice.