Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-12-26
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Already unarmed steamers are trading sup
plies for cotton below the stations Of the arm
ed gunboats.
Some two hundred wounded soldiers ar
rived to-day from Fredericksburg. All have
been well cared for.
The weather is growing colder.
All the troops in the field are to be we'll
supplied with warm clothing and comfortable
tents.
WAsBtNGToN, Dec. 8.
Notwithstanding recent heavy rains, the
roads at Frederickshurg are said to be in
good order, and the cold snap Of last night
will improve them.
No talk yet of winter quarters.
Another attempt to reach Richmond will,
it is thought be made With an increased force,
Immediately
News from North Carolina and the extreme
South, now about due, is anxiously expected.
As result Of movements now making, it
is hoped that a very large amount Of cotton
will soon be secured, which will slightly re-
lieye the famine at the North and in Europe.
The important matter Of the policy to be
pursued in regard to the National finances is
still undecided.
The Herald's Washington dispatch meu-
tions that Hon. John Covode went TO Fred
ericksburg to see the battle, and has not
since been heard from. 1t is reported that
he has been taken prisoner.
The Herad's Washington dispatch states
that there was quite an excitement at VIII
lard's this evening occasioned by the arrest
of Col kerrigan, member of Congress from
New York. lie was openly denouncing
President Lincoln as traitor. His re-
marks drew about him crowd, many
of whom shouted, xiii him. Shoot him,
&c lie was ienlly walked off by the po-
hcemen to save him from the violence of the
infuriated bystanders.
WAsHtEGroN. Dec. 2l.
The newsmongers have been busy for three
days past IN reconstructing the Cabinet. but
thus lar there is no evidence that any part OF
their work has been accepted.
Gentlemen who have returned to-day ffom
the army represent that it is not demoralized,
but that 1t is in good heart.
Gen. Burnside, like gallant soldier, as
sumes the full and entire responsibility Of
the attack on the lines beyond Fredericks-
burg. If any one is to blame, he assumes
the blame
The detailed report Of the recent move
ments Of the Army Of the Potomac will prob
ably be made in day or two by the commit
tee on the conduct of the war.
Sec. Chases new financial plan excites
much attention.
The Times dispatch says we have high
authority for the statement that the Presi-
dent himself wrote dispatch to Gen. Burn
side to use his own judgment in crossing, and
to make the attack, and the dispatch was
suppressed by Gen. Halleck.
The same dispatch says 1900 wounded ar
rived on Friday eve. from Falmouth and
more are expected on Sunday. Thus far
about 5000 have come up and considerable
number yet remain but will be brought as
soon as possible. A good many of the wound
ed have died since the battle.
The Tribune says: We are informed by
letter from Washington that Mr.. Seward
has rendered his resignation.
Our informant speaks positively, and adds
that the resignation was suddenly determined
upon and will probably be accepted.
WAsHGSGroN, Dec. 81.
A member of the Border State Committee
appointed by the recent caucus, states that in
an interview the committee had with the Pres
ident yesterday, he informed them that as to
his emancipation proclamation he had acted
llhih tAAt uHllNl lilhh IL Nnulu tltNl BpOu re-
suits, but if he could be convinced to the con-
trary he would modify his position upon that
subject, his purpose being to do the best he
could under all the the circumstances which
surrounded him.
1t is aseertained that the Senators who met
in caucus last week were alleged to keep pro-
ceedIngs secret excepting to the President
and this they dld with more success than us
ually attends such deliberations. The Secre-
tary OF State, however, soon heard Of the pro-
oeedings, and promptly rendered his resigna-
tlon. On Friday night the committee from
the caucus again visited the President and re-
mained with him and all the members of the
Cabinet, Mr. Seward alone being absent for
more than four hours. The next day by noon
Secretary Chase sent in his resignation not
merely as matter of form but in good faith.
1t is not known that there was any obiec-
tion to him on the part of the caucus. The
Representatives were in no manner consulted
with regard to the propriety of the action of
the Senators, bat no complaints are made by
them, there being general acquicsence in
their proceedings.
Tne resolution adopted recommends par
tial reconstruction Of the Cabinet, but several
Senators interpret it to mean an ultimate en-
tire change Of programme.
Reports are current, but which cannot be
verified, that all of the members OF the Cabi-
net have resigned. However this may be, it
is believed that none of them will in the least
embarrass tho Executive in the choice of their
successors. Whilo some of the Sena' ors in
sist that all Of them shall be undoubtcd Re
publicans, others are content to leave the en-
tire matter in the hands Of the President, so
that he may act as best to serve the country
in its present circumstances.
The impression Is that neither the resigna-
tions of Mr. Seward nor that of Mr.. Chase
has been accepted by the President. After
careful inquiry 1t is believed the above state
ments contain all that is reliable upon the
subject.
The resolution which passed the caucus
received the unanimous vote OF the Senators
present.
The Washington Star Of yesterday says the
situation here ls more interesting and exciting
just now than any field of battle, and Wash
lngton is foil OF rumors concerning the recon-
struction OF The Cabinet, none OF which are
reliable. Up 10 IL o'clock to-day the Presi-
dent had not accepted Mr.. Stewards resig-
nation nor made the tender of the State
Department to Mr.. Fessenden, nor do we be-
ieye To any one else. Oar eHurts In aacer-