Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-10
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WASHINGTON AND VIOINfTY
fhe Hcralds dispatch saws We have
The highest assurances that our Government
apprehends no further difficulty growing out
Of the San Jdcinto affair. The future. as re-
CARDS Great Britain, is looked forward to
with more Of satisfaction than apprehension.
Scouting parties in the neighborhood of
Fairfax Court House report that the farmers
have not killed their hogs on account Of the
impossibility of obtaining salt A number Of
Union men have petitioned Gen. Mcdowell
TO allow them TO obtain supply in Washing
ton. The rebel soldiers in that neighborhood
are so poorly provided with clothing that they
are forced to appropriate the clothing Of the
negroes Their horses are also suffering and
dying in large numbers for want Of fodder
Gen. Fremont arrived here Friday night.
and has taken private quarters. He will APP
pear before the investigating committee on
the conduct of the war on Monday next
His friends say he will produce papers seri-
ously compromising prominent persons con-
nected with the government.
Circumstances la the case Of Col. Kcrrgan
iranspiring within a few DAYS, leave upon him
without doubt the guilt Of furnishing infor-
nation TO the enemy as previously alleged
or spies in high social position The time
has arrived when they must be vigorously
dealt with
In connection with rumors respecting the
leakage Of news from Washington to the
rebels, it is said that daughter of high
official is one Of the guilty parties. 1t is now
understood from movements Of the rebels
that they were aware of the destination Of
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it was talked of in the family of the official
alluded to above and by the daughter com
municated to her lover, who is a rebel The
destination of Gen. Burnside's fleet is chang
ed because Of the knowledge acquired Of the
point at which it was aimed. The young
lady alluded TO above left town recently, and
has not yet returned. Her father, ii is I'M
derstood, will shortly leave for Europe for
the benefit Of his health,
1t is known that several female prisoners
are watched and cared for in the northern
part of the city by detachment Of Sturgis
Rifles under Lieut.. Sheldon. On several oc-
casiona recently, events have transprcd show
ing plot to candestney effect their release,
but the vigilance Of the guard has always
frustrated il,
The vessels of Gen. Burnside's fleet were
inspected Saturday by Gen. Porter and Col
Sackett by order Of Gen. Mcclellan. They
report the accommodations ample and arrange
ments excellent for the trans ottation Of
troops to the feet. The men were paid off
to day; 100000 were disbursed, three
fourths Of which was sent to their families
The WoTFs Washington dispatch says
that to-day the committee Of ways and means
will report to the House and urge the imme-
diate passage Of bill authorizing the issue
Of 500. 900 900 treasury demand notes. to
be receivable for all public and private debts.
II il also intended to make them legal ten
der, AID exchangable for per cent. bonds,
and to extend the same privilege to all the
demand notes already authorized.
An order was issued on Saturday for all
the regiments now in New England to report
TO Gen. Butler, at Boston, who will imme-
diately order their inspection.
1t seems that definite though informal
mode for an exchange of prisoners has been
iuaugurated. The prompt reciprocation in
regard to this matter by the Southern au-
thorites will soon be followed by our govern
ment in forwarding another large party for a
similar return.
Private Butler, belonging to Gloucester,
a member of the 23d Massachusetts regiment,
was accidenily shot dead Monday morning by
a comrade, while skylarking in saloon at
Washington. An effort was made to con-
vene jury of inquest, but the citizens would
have nothing to do with the affair.
About / o'clock Monday night number
of shots were fred from the woods upon the
pckets Of the Goth New York regiment, be-
youd Edsel's Hill Several more were fired
by the rebels during the night, 25 in all, but
no damage was done to any one of our men.
Lieut.. Col. Kelly had his reserve under arms
Immediately, and without causing general
alarm; but the darkness Of the night pre-
vented his capturing any of the rebels.
All of Gen. Smiths division, with tine ex-
ception Of three regiments, went out on Tues
day in the direction of Flint Hill, beyond vi
emma, and not far from Fairfax Court Ho use
for the purpose Of obtaining forage. The ex-
petition was successful, and returned with
out meeting with any indications of the pres
euce of the enemy in force. The forage has
nearly all been gathered on the other side of
the river.
The Worlds dispatch says that Gen. Nc
Clellan, for the first time in several weeks
appeared out Of doors Tuesday, being able to
ride in his carriage. lie has nearly recover
eu ais health.
Gen. Shields has arrived here
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