Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-03

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liams, late Banks corps the Maryland
| Heights. and Burnside's artillery forded the
! river at Harpers Ferry. The new Pontoon
bridge was doubtless finished last night. and
we believe that Cen Burnside's infantry
crossed upon it this forenoon. Much of the
rest of Gen. McClellan's army was yesterday
in the immediate vicinity Of Wiliamsport.
Our pickets occupy the country in Virginia
three miles ont from Harper's Ferry they met
those Of the rebels The latter are believed
to have been IN considerable force There
were picket guards near that point and they
are supposed to BE- in force principally at
| Winchester.
1t is evident 10 us that there will be a
movement of Gen. McClelans part 50 soon
as his army is properly supplied by the Quar-
termastors department, DC. Our troops are
in the best possible spirits and eager again to
get at the rebels wko are suffering dreadful
torments under the influence Of the sharp
cold nights OF that region at this season upon
their half-cothed, hali-fed bodies. Another
week Of such nights as they experienced
there, doubtless last night will compel ihem
either to attack or move south.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 24-lO.30 A. NJ.
/ The appearance OF the city is quiet, but
martial. The stores are close. Military de-
tachments are selling unonroled persons TO
labor in intrenchments. Refugees from the
interior Of Kentucky are enrolling into regi-
ments here.
/ A r. Johnson, rcting Brig General, is at
/ opkinvlloronffcing tbn rebel CONSUMPTION
act and levying contributions upon Union
man.
The Journal les informed that Humphrey
/ Marshalrs advance reached shebyyille last
evening.
Nothing further then what has been com
municated by telegraph has occurred during
tho last 36 hours.
The intense excitement OF the past few
days has given place to great rejoicing at the
immediate proximity of divisions OF Buelfs
army which are coming up in the direction Of
South river.
The enemy seem to be concentrating at
I Bloomfield About 1000 of them were sent
this morning beyond Salt River on the Burds-
town Creek. Louisville is now considered
safe, though fight may occur in our vicinity
before Buel1s divisions arrive. No one has
fears of the result.
Gen. Nelson is confident that he can hold
this position against any odds until the APP
preaching federal reinlurcements shall arrive.
No portion Of the rebel army is known to lie
this side of Barnestown.
On the 7th our cavalry captured $50 reb-
els at Glasgow. On the Dist three regiments
under Met ook drove 5000 rebels cavalry out
OF Manlordsville without any federal loss,
the rebels lost Col. and a Lieut.. Col
The armies of Bucl and Bragg left Ieba-
non, Tennessee. and Carthage respectively on
the 2lst, Buell. following the arc and Bragg
the chord Of circle. Our army travelled
36l and Bragg 206 miles. Buell. got into
Northern Kentucky one day ahead of Bragg.
Notwithstanding the immencc excess Of our
transportation over that of the enemy
Rumors creating some excitment are aAoat
of the movement of three divisions of Bragg s
army, but the direction or purpose cannot be
ascertaiued tonight.
Louisville is quiet but blocked up all day
with Buel's forces passing through to the
Company ground in the vicinity. Hotels
and boarding houses are crammed to over
flowing The market is almost bare of the
necessities Of life from produce and market
men being kei back by Che rigid system Of
passes. Business is becoming quite active.
ALTOONA, Pa, Sept. "a.
The Governors of nearly all the loyal
States met here at noon according to agree
ment-l4 Governors were present, and thaee
States were represented by proxy.
The whole party this morning visited the
summit Of the Alleghanies in a special train
and returned at H., The governors of the
following States were presents Penusylya
MIA, Iowa, Maine, New Jersey, Wisconsin
Massachusetts,, Ohio, Maryland, New Hamp.
shire, Verginia, Illinois and Indiana. Ken.
lucky, Missouri and Vermont were represent.
ed by proxy. The greatest unanimty of feel.
ing prevails, with regard to the President.
proclamation.
Gov. Curtin will propose and urge strongly
upon the convention the propriety of insisting
upon the removal by the National Govern
ment of all sick and wounded volunteers t.
) their respective States, and will be heartily
seconded by Gov. Andrew Of Massachusetts
, and others The most beneficial results ar,
, expected to ensue irfm the convention. The
hand OF the President will be strengthened.
Resolutions were adopted urging vigor.
Gus support of the government and approving
' the Presidents proclamation.
Henry }. Raymond was present. The Con,
7 was very full. The Convention adjourned
E SINE de.
= HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. "a.