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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-18

GIN GRANT, THR FfGHTGNC GENKRAL.-
Major General Grant, who enjoys the elias
steal prenomen OF Ulysses, was born at Point
Pleasant, in Clairmont county, Ohio. April
27, 1922 He entered the West Point Acad-
envy in his Eth year, and graduated with hon
ors in 1912. He served in the Mexican war,
under General Taylor, at Palo Alto, Resaca
de Ia Palma and Monterey, and was with
Gen. Scott in the capture of Mexico. His
bravery had in the meantime raised him from
the position Of second lieutenant to that Of
captain in the Fourth Infantry of the regular
army Leaving the army in 1854, he settled
in Missouri, but in 1860 moved TO Galena
Ill. Al the beginning Of the present war he
was appointed Colonel of the Twenty first
Illinois volunteers, and on the 7th Of last
Nay he was promoted to a Brigadier Gener-
alship. lie has seen active service then in
Missouri, and did some service to the State
by occupying Paducah, and by stopping com
municatons and supplies to the rebels by the
way of the Tennessee river When Foote
reduced Fort Henry, Gen Grants division
which had accompanied the hotilla, marched
over to invest Fort Donelson and Grant
was the commanding general by whom the
victory OF Donelson was gained. He was
made Major General for this. There were
afterwards some minors against his character,
but he has gallanty set these at rest by the
determined and able conduct Of the battle
near Savannah, where we had great interests
at stake, as it proved, in worthy hands,
Honor to General Grant
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which we're dded by the shells n the gunboAts wi en-
the national troops first arrived several weeks since II
the main outlet, previous to the buildng Of the Mem
phis and Charleston railway, for the conveyance by steam
Of all the produce raised in the vicinity Of Corinth
and the more interior portions Of thestaie.
The ground beyond the emincnce, stretched away A.
long broad ridge which ced at intervals by deep-
rayines running mostly in as0uthwestofy direction and
covered with scrub oak growing close together that ii
was impossible for either infantry cavalry 10 pass
through them and at the same time any Kind Of
order In this scrub oak or black jack the enemy kent
themselves as much hidden from sight possb e. From
there were but three open fields " from fifteen twenty.
five acres each and Il when the enemy cndeayored
these into the heavier forest the top Of the
ridge that troops enabled to do them the worst
damage
The rebel loss in KILLED must have been nearly double
the estimate have made as TO own. Their wound
ed is also great IN numbers although perhaps
great in proportion, Mimic balls fatal than
those usually fired from Mississippi rifles, the old Harp
ers Ferry the Agiers rife OF which they seem.
ed to have a large number.
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FROM GEN. BANKS COMMAND.

A party of Ashby's cavalry, said to num-
Der two companies, attacked body of infant
ny at the Railroad bridge Sunday, cas-, of
Strasburgh squadron of the Vermont
cavalry was called out, but no enemy was to
be seen, and they returned. One hundred
rebel cavalry have been seen across the noun
tain near the place.
The rebels are firing at our pckets CON
stantly, but are not replied to. The Provost
Marshall at Edingburgh came very near be-
ing shot Monday morning by them.
WOODSTOCK, Va, April l3.
To Hon. 4. N. Stanton, Sec. Of War
We learn from Jackson's camp, this morn
ing, that Gen. Beauregard is dead. The re-
port comes direct from the rebel sources, neat
Mount Jackson.
Impressive services were held to-day in all
the brigades. There is nothing new to re-
port in regard to the enemy.
lSgned) N. p. BANKS, Maj. Gen.
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Governor of Vermont.
FROM GEN FREMONT'S COMMAND.

FHOM uEN. fHEWONI' y COMMAND.
Intelligence has been received here from
Washington that transportation for this de-
partment has been ordered, and that rein
iorcements under Gen Blencker are coming.
telegraph from Gen. Schenck, in the dis
trict of Cumberland, gives a rumor that the
rebel Gen. jackson has ordered his Gfeenbrier
force Of 5000 to' Manefeld. They are not in
sight.
Gen. Miroy, at Monterey, reports organic
ed bands of thieves and murderers, under
commissions from Gen. Letcher, in that vcin-
ity and that prompt measures have been
taken to restrain them.
Gen. Cox sends encouraging news from the
Kanawaha, but speaks Of week Of ceaseless
storm, bottomless roads, and rivers over the
banks.
WHEELING, Va. April 3.
10 Hon. e. N. Stanton, Secretary of War
A dispatch just received from Gen. Milroy,
at Monterey, under date Of yesterday, states
as follows "'rhe rebels, about 900 strong,
with cavalry companies and two pieces of ar
tillery. attacked my pickets this morning
about 10 o'clock, and drove them some two
miles. | sent out reinforcements under com
mand Of Major Webster. The skirmishng
was brisk for a short time, but the rebels
were put to flight with considerable loss -
The casulties on our side were three men
baaiy-w ounded. Our men behaved nobly.
j. G. FREMONT, Moj. Gen.
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WAsHINGroN, Monday, April Il.
SENATE.

NAshiN"ioN, Mondayt Apfu ~
SENATE.
Mr. Carlisle presented petition in favor Of allowing
Democratic papers the same mai! privileges Republic
Emancipation petitions we're presented also petition.
Mr. Wilson Of Massachusetts presented a memorial of
the citizens Of Boston in favor Of Mr. Bgeows system
Of taxation
Mr. Wilson called up a resolution Of inquiry whether
further legislation was necess ~ TO enforce the arti-
Gle Of preventing the reclamation Of fugitive slaves
rom within the lines Of the army
The bankrupt bill was taken up and postponed Till
December.
HOUSE.
Msssrs White Of Indiana Blair Of Missouri, Fisher,
Lehman, LeaTy, Whaley, Wilson Of Iowa Casey and
Clements were appointed as select committee on gra-
Mr. Dawes Of Mass reported that T. F. Lowe was
not entitled TO seat rom California also asking to he
sisehIged rom consideration Of the credentials Of Joseph
Segur from virginia Ordered to be printed
Mr. Kelley Of Pennsylvania asked leave 10 present
9ng penuon rom women, asking for the abolition Of
Objection was made, when it was presented under the
Mr. Cox Of Ohio presented resolutions n the Lcgsa-
lure OF ONO in favor Of an amendment 10 he bill al
lowing The States to appoint officers and collect The tax
Inc Committee on Foreign Affairs asked to be dis
charged from further consideration Of the petitions for
the aurogaion of the Reciprocity Treaty
a resolution was introduced calling on the Secretary
OF war for information relative to the federal troops
selzing slaves horses, mules &c, In Missouri to the
amount Of hundreds Of thousands Of dollars andt he de-
sTnctioe Of dwellings farms, &c Of peaceful citizens,
property mas pten accounted for, aud n CON
treated under what process Referred to the Military
Committee.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April To-
SENATE.
Mr. Dougal called up the resolution calling on the Sec
feafy OF war Tor information for the Of the delay
OF the thai If General Stone. lie reeapitulad the cir
cumstances Of his arrest aud Il seemed to him more the
result of Venetian Council Of Ten than of officers Of
free republic.
HOUSE.
Mr., Trohrdge Of Michigan called mp the resolution 10
consider the vote by which, the 24h ult the House
adopted resolution " inquiry as 10 the cause Of the de-
lay in the exchanging Of Col Corcoran aud directing The
Secretary Of War to stop all exchanges until Corcoran
released
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The whole rebel force in the late Pea Ridge
battle have gone east, down the Arkansas -
A little over d week ago they passed through
Clarkesville City, 60 miles east Of Van Buren,.
At that place 10000 cavalry were said TO have
taken the road north towards Huntsville. It
was impossible to learn the destination Of
these troops, but it is most probable to some
point on the Mississippi river or Jacksonport.
Genera Price and the Missouri State Guard
were AZ Van Bnren.
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

The MerriHdc remained in tie same posi-
tion all day Saturday until evening. when,
with the rebel feet, she returned to Norfolk.
1t is supposed that she has been aground.
The blame on account Of the capture of the
vessels by the Merrimae on Friday is said to
belong TO the harbor- master for not ordering
them to a safer place.
Mr. Quiggs, the correspondent Of the n
y Horld. was arrested ON Sunday 3ih inst
canned with preparing contrabend matter 10
publication.
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SONNET.

MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES s. GRANT.
II was but yesterday we heard OF thee
Disgraced and superseded but to-day
Thy praise is shouted in the nation lay
Thou hero thou hast what few men live to see
tn all deathless glory Of Lies vtcforyl
Thy triumph is thy county'sl Thou, It's pride
For when thy ranks were pressed on either side,
Aud Death had shown the price Of liberty
Thou bad'st them stand, as neer could only one,
And with > calm, inspiring maies'y,
Thou iccTt % them second Washington
And when assistance came, thou iea'u the tray
And Charge !' the battle shout In Freelon's name,
Gave thee what thou hast Granted us--thy fliae
A, G.
Montpelier, April 0, 1862,
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The weather still continues unfavorabe for
military operations. 1t has been raining for
nearly two days. The creeks are very much
swollen, and the low grounds are covered
with water, making the roads Almost impas.
siblc for supply wagons.
Information received shows that the rebels
have a force Of 10000 men, which is rapidly
being added to by troops from the neighb Dor
hood OF Richmond, which is one day from
Yorktown by Railroad and river. They have
four steamers and six steam transports in use,
and by the time the roads are in condition
for the Union men to move, the rebels may
be able TO meet them with 100 900. The
flower of their army, vita their best arms,
are in strongly entrenched portion. The
rebel Gen. Johnson, with some of his forces,
has arrived and taken command in person,
showing that they intend making a desperate
resistance to the advance of our troops at ev-
cry point.
The cheering news from the West arrived
here to-day, and our troops are wild with en-
thusiasm over the result, and anxious to be
led to achieve similar deeds Of yalor.
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Man YonKrowx, Va, April -.

Nhhh iNhhInWNs va AIIli IL.
The sun shone brightly yesterday and to-
day, much to the relief Of the thousands of
soldiers who are compelled to sleep in the
open air. The roads are still in very bad
condition. The rebels continue to open with
artillery whenever they discover picket post,
to which our guns never reply. The rebel
forces have been greatly increased within the
last two days. On Thursday several vessels
were seen to land troops at Yorktown, and
also Gloucester, opposite, which place has not
been occupied to this time. Reinforcements
have also been received from Norfolk, by the
way of the James river.
The balloon reconnaissance made yester-
day by Gen. Fitz John Porter, shows that
the rebels have materially strengthened their
works since the advance Of the federal troops,
and that many additional guns had been
placed in position. He reached an attitude
of 5000 feet, afording an unobstructed view
as far as WILLIAMSBURG and Norfolk.
Gen. Mcclellan has written a letter highly
complimenting the 9th Maine regiment for
their gallant conduct while making recon-
noissanco on Warwick river. Similar honors
have also been bestowed on the Beidan Sharps
Shooters by Gen. Porter, for their condutc
while acting as skrmishers during the ad-
vance. They now do picket duty in font OF
the enemy's works, and many a rebel has fall
len, from the bullets Of their unerring rifles
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THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN.
TELEaApHIc EARTHQUAKES.

The rebel position extends across the PEN
insula, from Yorktown 10 Warwick. Near
Jones river, a short distance above Mulberry
Point, the conformation IF the land shoftens
their lines of defense, and enables them to
command, with their Notifications, all the
roads up the Peninsula.
Gems. Lee and Johnston are both reported
10 De with the rebel forces-one commanding
at Yorktown, and the other at Warwick -
Magrauder, holding a subordinate command,
is with the reserve at Williamsburgh
According to the reports Of deserters, the
rebel force is about 10000 Of whom 5000
are ieinforcements from the line Of the
Rappahannock and about Norfolk.
Despite the weather and bad roads our gem
erals are pushing forward preparations for an
assault upon the enemy's works Not many
days will elapse before Yorktown will be ours,
and Richmond threatened. The glorious
news from the West stimulates the soldiers
to win equal honors.
Bordan's Sharp Shooters hold an advanced
position under the rebel batteries, and con-
stantly harrass the enemy They rarely miss
their max. Theaebes keep well under COW
er. One Sharp Shooter belonging to the Cal
ifornia regiment, has almost wholly prevented
the rebels from using their large gun in an
important position.
1t is reported that ono Of our divisions has
secured an important position, the holding Of
which will lead to the eventual forcing Of the
rebel line. Much important preliminary work
is TO be done by our troops, and within the
return Of good weather active operations will
hardly b. postponed many days.
The task before Gen McCIellan-the re-
duetion of fortified entertainments, is that for
which he is held TO be expressly qualified,
and the result is not doubtful.
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BEFORE YORKTOWN, April IS.
Yesterday morning, about two o'clock,
section Of artillery was posted within half a
mile of the rebel works near the river, sup
ported by sufficient infantry to prevent their
being captured Fifteen shots were fired in
to the rebel earthworks before they were able
to bring their guns to bear, when our men
withdrew without suffering any damage.
A fine view was yesterday obtained Of the
position Of the rebels, both at Yorktown and
Gloucester, from Fairchild's house, at the
mouth of W,rnleth's Creek Twenty-four
guns were seen in the water battery at York
town, and nine at Gloucester At the lat
ter place large number of workmen were
engaged in erecting new works.
At Yorktown the old works used during
the siege of 1880, were still visible, and read
ly distinguished from those Of recent con-
struction. Heavy guns were mounted on
their walls, and the rebel flag was flying from
the battements. The principal wharf was
covered with commissary stores, while the
river was dotted with sails. Every one APP
peared to be as busy as though the coming
struggle depended upon his individual exer.
tons Late in the afternoon schooner which
WAS anchored a short distance above the wharf
was burnt.
The totilla was yesterday afternoon engag-
ed in Smelling out body Of rebels who were
occupied in constructing shore battery a.
bout four miles below Gloucester. The re.
suit Of the firing was not known.
Corporal Walter II. Bead, Of Co T.. Der.
dams Sharp Shooters, vas shot through the
neck and back while on picket duty
Last night things were remarkably quiet
slight shower occurred but the sun soor
made its appearance.
O. Pen Laiot 1crgroih N,os, and oidr
| f,iotwg 0iaUer, see tsfor
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CAMr NEAR YonKrowN, April IS.


On Friday, while the 18th New York vol
unteeGs, in command of Maj Barnum, was on
picket duty, in front Of the enemys works
near York river, regiment of rebels came
out from under cover and advanced in line of
battle. The Major rallied about 800 Of his
men to receive them at musket range, and then
poured in deadly fire of Mimic balls, when
the enemy retired. leaving their dead and
wounded, which they afterwards removed in
ambulances.
Later in the day the rebels advanced in con-
siderable force from another point, driving in
our entire picket, and burning a dwelling
used by the federal troops. During both oil
these skirmishes we had three men slightly
wounded.
balloon was sent up from the rebel lines
this morning for the first time
The weather still continues pleasant much
improving the roads.
There was no firing of artillery yesterday,
by either army, of any moment The army
is busily occupied in pushing forward the
necessary preparations for an advance.
There are no suffers here. The Quarter.
master and subsistence departments are rapid,
ly periecting their arrangements to keep the
army supplied with everything needed for the
comfort Of the troops.
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REBEL ACCOUNT OF TIE BArrLE.

MOBILE, April 7.
Special dispatches to the Advertiser and Reg
lister, dated Corinth, yesterday afternoon, say
that the battle continues fierce and furious,
the enemy stubbornly refusing their fate,
while the Southerners continued to press
them with resstless determination slowly but
surely backward. The loss is heavy, but our
men are in good spirits, and are thoroughly
warmed up to the work in hand
SUNDAY NIGHr.
The enemy are in full retreat, and the con-
federates in hot pursuit | write from the
enemy's camp, on federal paper. Large num-
bers of prisoners have been taken, and we ex-
peot to capture the greater part of the federal
army. Weare driving them back on the river,
and shall kill or capture their entire army
The battle is still raging with terrible fury
We have captured Gen. Prentiss and large
number Of officers. General Albert Sid
ney Johnston fell at hali-past two O'clock
One of his legs was torn by shell and a
Minnie ball struck him in the body. He died
while CALAMITY aud VIGOROUSLY leading
our troops. GaaS.At Beauregard now COM
mands the Southern army. He says this is
a second Manassas fight. Just so, reversed.
I'D Gen. Buell. was not in time to take
purt in the action. Gen. Grant is in the com
mand of the federal forces.
MEMPHIS, April 7.
dispatch from Cornth, dated Yesterday,
Sunday, says that the great battle commenc-
ed at daylight this morning. The Yankees
were driven back two miles. Our victorious
columns are still advancing. The LIST Lousi-
ana regiment has taken one Federal battery.
and several Others have been captured Col.
Williams of Memphis was killed Gen Prem
tlss was captured. He says they have 35, 900
men on the field, and is batteries, nearly all
OF which have been captured. Gen Bnel
had portion OF his force at Duck Creek.
we have the enemys camp, ammunition,
stores, &c. The battle was a severe one, and
the loss on both sides is very severe. The
fight is still going on. Gen Polk is in the
advance. Generals Prentiss, Grant, Sherman,
MeClerrand, Wallace and Smith commanded
the Federals. Gen. Smith was sick. Two
thous nd prisoners have been taken and sent
TO our rear.
1t is reported here that our forces are fight
ing Gen Buell. to-day Monday Gen.
CLARK and Col Brown of Mississippi and Col.
Richards of Missouri were wounded. The
federals have been driven to the river, and
are attempting to cross in transports. Many
prisoners are still being brought in.
A Norfolk paper received contains a dis
patch from Beauregard relativelo the second
days tight at Pittsburgh 1t says that after
capturing thirvy-six of tie federal guns and
5000 prisoners, he ELL back upon Corinih,
whrh he b. fully able 20 hold
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Thirty-seventh Congress--lstsession.

Montpelier, April 0, 1862,
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position when the rebels appeared in con-
siderable force for tho purpose of destroying
the bridge. They attempted to Dive our
men back, but after receiving a few we'll
directed solleys they retired aud the bridge
was saved. Had our troops been one hour
later the bridge would have been destroyed.
ani Buelps army prevented from joining
Grant on the Tennessee. But by the timely
aid OF our men the whole army passed over
and Buell. reached the battle fell Just in
time 10 save Grant from utter defeat Deny
this who can
l cannot refrain from indulging in some
reflections on those that enjoy the comforts
of families and homes-far retired from the
field OF danger and TO whom are unknown
tie privations and hardships of a soldiers
life-and | am still more surprised at some
whose family circles remain unbroken by
reason of the timely aid Of the thousands of
brave hearts who at their country's first
call abandoned everything else. and to day
stand an impossible wall between the
happy homes Of the North and the bloody
fields Of the should with impunity
SANDER their greatest benefactors. OF trea-
son We have various accounts. Judas is
said to have betrayed the Savior for Silver;
Hull sold his army for British gold: Burr
attempted treason for the sake Of power,
and Arnold did the same to crafty an un-
natural thirst for vengeance upon his sape
Nor tor an alleged offence. In al these
cases there appears TO have been S orae in
centive; but what can be placed to the
credit of man. who, without any apparent
motive. would strike at the foundation Of the
only structure which secures equal rights to
all. I"il leave your readers to Judge.
JAMES CONNER.
Capt. Co. @. 2i Ind. Cav.
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~General Scott is still residing in Eliz

~General Scott is still residing in Eiz
abeth, N. j.. and continues in the enjoy
ment OF excellent health: He is daily sur
rounded by large number Of friends and
acquaintance, and Of course the prevailing
topic is the war. which is freely discussed
On the 7th inst, while persuing the cheer
ing dispatches of Gen. McClellan's triumphs
at Williamsburg and the gallant Hancock,
our veteran patriot exclaimed to his friends
who were assembled in his library. "Did
not tell you that Mcclellan. Halleck, Han
cock, (and others whom he named.) were
the men! These are glorious men, and
will reflect honor and credit on their coun-
try"
During portion of the same day the
General drove through the city. aud was
everywhere greeted with cheers. He was
continually stopped by friends to converse
on the glorious news, and to all he gave a
cheerful reply.
While alluding TO the veteran General. it
may be interesting to his acquaintances TO
state he intends to spend the summer
among his old friends and companions at
West Point. He appears to consider the
war evidently drawing 10 a close and the
rebellion ali bu. finally crushed, the finish
ing touches of which will be given within
the next few days.