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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07

The SURRENDER or BucKNER. - The
Louisville Journal reports General Bucknor
as giving the following version Of his surren-
der Gen. Buckner expressed the opinion unre-
serred'y that he owed his captivity to the foHy
Of Gen. PRioU. The commanders Of the reb-
ell forces at Fort Donelson agreed upon a plan
OF retreat, after they became satisfied they
could not win the battle. Pillow, with his
forces, was to cut his way through the right
flank of the Federal forces, and at given
period, was to signal to Gen. Buckner, who
was TO attempt similar feat. Pillow sue
ceeded partially, but in the weakness of his
JOY o. " his-supPosed escape, neglected the
signals and set about telegraphing a report
southwark that he had won great victory
in that deluding his rebel friends, for he was
driven back TO his old quarters, and only es-
capped by stealing out after night fall.
Gen. Buckner states that the opportunity
was rendered him and his staff t. make their
escape with Generals Floyd and Pillow, and
the plan was submitted to the officers At
ter consultation, they, with single exception,
determined to share the lie of their men.
Captain Walker, the commander of the
company, who had been detailed to guard the
prisoners, says the rebel officers, notwith-
standing they had been generously permitted
to retain their side arms, formed a plan to
take possession of the boat on Sunday night,
short distance below the city. 1t was dis
covered, however, aud its contamination pre-
vented by the vigilance of Captain Walker"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07

A gentleman who arrived in this city by the first
through train from Albany, Saturday evening, and
who had accompanied the rebel prisoners, Buckner
and lllghman, direct from Kentucky, relates some
interesting facts with regard their Journey hther-
ward lie states that when the boat containing the
rebels reached Louisville, the crowd was so dense
and such harted was manifested for Buckner. that
1t was not thought cSpedient to land the prisoners
at that place. The boat was therefore hauled up
TO the Indiana shore, aud three companies of the
provost guard were ordered out aud pacedin char
&c OF the ferry boats, to prevent the crowd from
running them over and lynching the conspicuous
traitors Al Buffalo something of dcuonstra-
ton was threatened, aud 10 guard against similar
outbreak at Albany, adouble team was in waiting
mile or two outside the city, into which the pri-
soners were got, aud the horses driven on iull
gallop to Congress Hall. Our informant states
that when he left Albany, Buckner and Tgham
were still at Congress Hall. waiting for the open
ing OF the road through to oston.-Spriaqield
Republican.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07

We notice the marriage of Mr. Day and
Miss Field, which presents this singular an
omaly, that though he won the field, she
gained the dsy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07

The rebels, in evacuating Bowling Green,
concealed large quantities of provisions in
garrets, cellars, wells, and in the woods, but
the Union troops speedily ferreted out the
contrabaud" stores, and in one day secured
nearly 100000 worth.
On the morning ofthe Fort Donelson fight
bushrod Johnson, while taking his coffee,
narrowly escaped death. A rife ball skim
med off the bottom of his coffee cup, leaving
the empty sides in the rebels hand
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07

~ The rebel bridge burners in Palmyra,
Mo-, Jail, whose sentence of death has been
committed by Gen. Halleck, provided the
rebels will forsgo bridge burning in future,
have issued touching appeal to their fellow
rebels to regard the condition of their com
mutation, hoping that, in the frenzed mad
ness of the clash Of arms they will not show
an utter regardessness of the lives of their
iellowmen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16
GRAFTON OF ELwooD EVANS, ESQ.,,

Df1tercd at The Capitol on The an Of July, 1862.
OLYMPIA, July 5th, 1862.
ELwOoD EVANS, Eso-Dear Sir: The
undersigned listened with great pleasure to
your Grafton, delivered upon the seth anni-
vers:ry of American Independence, and
dcenlng the dissemination of such sentiments
as it contained of peculiar value, at this time,
in Strengthening and keeping alive n senti-
ment of loyalty to the Union, the Government
and our Nations Flag, we rcques, copy for
publication.
Very Respectfully Yours,
A. A. Denny, William Pickering,
Henry NJ. McGill, David Phillips,
W. W. Miller, Jasper w. johnson,
&. ii. Hale, A. &. Henry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16
Ex.President Van Buren,.

The Sacramento Union, of July 2Sth, in re-
view of the character and political life Of this
distinguished statsni;,li, among other remarks
says:
Since the outbreak of the civil war. he is said
to have given his cordial approval to the grand
uprising of the people to maintain the suprem-
acy of the Government. Professor Holland,
in the course of memoir of our eighth Pres
ilent. thus describes his personal appearance
and manners, when in the prime and vi igor Of
his faculties:
In personal appearance, Mr.. Van Buren, Is
about the middle size; his form is erect land
formerly slender, but now inclined to corpu-
lrncr,) and il s,id to be capable Of great en-
turancr. His lair and eyes aie light, his tca
lures animated and expressive, especially the
eve, which is indicative Of quick apprehension
and close observation his f,rlrad exhibits in
its depth and cxpanton, the marks Of great
intellectual power. The physiognomist would
accord to him penetration, quickncss ofappr.'-
hrn>on, and brnayolrnce OF disposition. The
p.lrenologst would add unisual reflective fac
ultrs, tirmness and caution.
The private character of Mr. Van Hurcn is
above all crnSure or superstition. In the re-
l,tioMs of father and son, of husband, brother
and friend, he has always displayed those cX-
crllrnccs of character and feeling which adorn
human nature. Extending our views to the
larger circle of his personal friends rarely has
any man won stronger hold upon the conf.
,l;nce and affection of those with whom he has
been connected. The purity of his motives,
his integrity of character, and the stcatlinrS'
ofhis attachments, have always retained for
lin the warm affections of many even among
the ranks ofhis political opponents.
The e;,s. aud frankncss OF his manners, his
fclicitous powers of conversation, and tn" gen
cral amia!,Irnrss Of his feelings, rcndcr MIN The
ornament of the social circle Uniting in his
character. tirmness and fnrhearancc; habitual
srlf.respect and delicate regard for the feel
ings of others neither the perplexitics OF legal
practice, nor the cares OF ,ub!ic life nor the
annoyance of party strife, have ever been able
to disturb the serenity Of his temper or to de-
range for moment the equanimity of his de-
pertinent. He has with equal propriety min
glpd in the free intercourse of private li:c and
sustained the dignity of official station.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16

AMERICAN TRAiT.-A French paper says: !:
On the 4:h OF July (inausurated by Lafayettr)
there exists q curious custom in America.
rs the clock strikes IL. every man. and boy.
and rs many woman as can. set to work TO
whistle Yankee Doodle, and which continues
for precisely ten minutes. 1t may be fairly
computed there arr 30 OOO 900 Of people sib-
iliaIi"s simultaneously. The effect is very
curious.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16

l.
An Eastern paper says:
If any Que wishes to see n remarkable case
of great guns going off at half cook let him
read Earl Russell's aud Lord Pallneys:on' s
remarks on General Buffers order relating to
woman, as given in our late English dis
patches 1t is plain that these and oil.er en-
incnt critics of General Butler have no exact
idea of what they are talking about, and they
do not seem to be- conscious of the p,oprtty
of waiting for further information. But what
sort Of n habit is this which has became SD
popular in Parliament, Of condcmning in the
most oa.hand manner the course of officers,
who are responsible alone tc the United States
Government. which is no. itself amcnahle to
the British Parliament " hat would be
thought IL our Government busted itself to
such an extent with Ensland's internal af.
fairs!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16

THE MONITOR FOR CALIFOHNIA.-leler-
ring to the contract for building an i'on-clad
gnnboat tor the def nsr Of the liarbor of san
Francisco. the Washington correspondent OF
the B3!es;a says:
A contract has been made with Peter Don
ahuc Of San Francisco. and S..cor of New
York. { who built y"ur sectional floating Dock !.
for the immediate construction in California OF
an irna gunboat. or floating battery OF the
N,x,or pattern. but OF hrser size-s:milar
in iac:. to the large one ::ow building by Sccor
in New York. The price paid. ! understand,
is about sjiO.OOO, and the work TO be compile
ted in six months. Ryan. formerly State
Senator from Humboldt, is understood I" be
Interested in the contract, which was obtained
by the influence of Senators McDougall and
I.,'liam.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19

Bishop Wilmer IN MS address TO the Diocese OF Ala
9ss referrrg TO the probability that sections thereof
nav be oyerruu BY the enemy aud freedom OF religion
5e in,ertered vi,b gives the following ddieiOus and
manly counsel
Nos the attempt 20 So:ship, IN public, according to
hs dictates Of our conscieBcss would, in all probability
give occasoa 70 sclndlols, perhaps violent scenes ia
.ss sar.ruarv is would be lamentable and jljg 9
rom What has 'akea place elsewhere, would probably
be ulsyaliug. TIE attempt as bsen the case might
os ouUssed bv the rude hand Of yIoerce-tho spplca
ton OF brute force recommend therefore, that 10 the
onDgercv supro cd the Rector TOR If there be no Rec
0r the Yesry OF the Parish, should rqlre OF the OF
ser in command Of the army of occupation, whether
ne designs 10 interfere has been elsewhere done,
,ith the uorshin OF the sanctuary Should be repy a.
past experience les 70 expect, that he will by force
L necessary insist Upoa the prayer Tor the President OF
the Uai,ei States icing us5d Or upon the prayer for
the President Of the Confederate States beiIg omitted,
then counsel that the church should be cl, SD; and
he odum and responsibility of suspendng the public
worship OF God all rest where II properly belong
upon those who make upon freedom Of opinion.
Let ia po, brethren, either from az unworthy fear Of
the consS qleucss With the spCcous, but delusye
hone of dong good evade the point OF honor which il
ever col, cdent With that Of duty The glory OF God
and the good Of man. ubserye which il tbs end of
The worship Of 3D. be sdvsr ed by the slcr
ice or the evasion of principle Il can never be cur
duty 70 c, brate the worship Of God At the expense Of
principle The Kingdom OF God Is not the author rf
eDufuson Il is cur duty, however ito worship Hin 10
spirit and in truth" The channels Of communication
With the throne Of grace are not ohstruced when we
close the doors OF the earthly sanctuary rather than nd
ourselves to she unworthy evasion Of our duty. The
compensations Of Divine Grace and Providence will sup
py all cur needs. TIL is not rs ordinary wars,
combat betEeen governments mer'y; il is struggle
on our part for liberty of thought and speech. We Of
the Clergy ars not called 10 the field OF combat but
must meet the issue where he issue hads usai al
tars, sud standing in our lot.
The course recommended may possibly eSd to serious
conseurorces but "tuties ours events are Coda"
|. nowhere declared to be our duty 10 live but 10
declared 10 be duty to live uprightyto be strong
and Quit ourselves Ike men"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
Jaek.on ana his Horse-Infantry.

Fremont and Shields and Banks ard hlrOy have mys-
tsriously disappeesed, although are assured BY all
the Yankee newspapers well as themselves, that each
and all gained glorious victories over jackson and his
famous foot cavalry 1t is not uual for Generals to
hide themselves after victories but Yankees are modest
and these Generals particularly so. Among Jaekson's
pecuIsritss is fondness for being whipped, and We
have lad inmatons that although it has not been Tort
night since Fremont aud Shields severaly druboed him
SO severely be already itching for another cas'gitOn
BE is the more eager for it from the fact that he has
large number OF fresh regiments that have never yet
eri-yed the usAtiou Of being eyed. These, with
old trampers are expected to be led down the V'
ley snd not stop until they get what they are in
search Of. Nor is it probable that one whipping vii
suffice for them. II for e1lmpe they should catch
i. about Winchester, it is thought they will 80 on and
catch it sgaiu on the Potomac, and on sgAin for st
another in Maryland or Pennsylvania and so on to no
one knows where. lie: Us wait and see.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
lloIninrfnr she Rrmy .

a.
In referring with spprobaOn yesterday 10 the aes thAt
Major Ferguson bad been Despatched by the oOarter'
master General Southwark to make purchases Of cloth
ing, Sc, Tor BE army, We BY no means meant to say
that nothing more need be dOns We hail this step
beginning, tus il Is beginning only and small one
At that although we concede entire fitness to Msjor F.
But twenty others Of equal fitness are needed The
QlartermAster General must reaizs the difference be-
tween bis present position and that in the O. s. service.
There It may have been sufficient to give orders and
write rPqusdons-for there contractors and iObbers
we're alVsSs at hand to al all orders. Here 1t is quite
another natter .pd stocks have been exhausted, and
the sgenciss for supplying ones do not exist Here
means have to be i1ssats5 and resources created =
Workshops and factories must be estat she'd the pro-
ductiou Of staples encouraged operatives and artzlns
collected and set to WOrk-every pair Of cards, every
eardiBR machine spinning and loom, ell the knit
ding needles Of the country and every shoe shop and
WOODEN factory mus. be set work. and kept at work.
until clothing soek shoes and blankets enough for the
whole army, during the coming Winter, are known to
have been slppsd. These are matters not below the
attention of the arternsssr General nor the Secreta-
~ of War; nor the President We may gain victories all
through the Summer and Fall, and yet II the Winter
finds the Army unprovded in these respects we shall
lose al and more than We have gained.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
LATEST IRON THE NORTH.

We received last night, Northern papers Of the IL
and lllh inst, from which copy the following ex.
tracis-All that Ike room for 10 this issue:
IRON HAvAHA MEXICO AND NASSAU
The steamer British ieen with Havana dates TO the
7th and Nassau dates the gh arrived at New York
on the 18th. The following is a summary Of the news
The news from Mexico is 10 the st inst, and confirms
the defeat OF the French troops by the heIcina Five
hundred OF the former were killed and seven hundred
taken prisoners but the latter released s the VIC
toTs food TOR them. The hexcans active
y terrifying the Capital, and the French will harch
agaiust il wien rentorcements arrive.
The statements current in Havana are, that the French
designs not much against Mexico against the
United States.
TIE yellow fever was Increasing at Havana
The schooner Constitution arrived at Havana on the
- h. from the Sabine Pass with Rebel cargo, cousgn.
od to the British Consul Mr. Crawford.
Nassau dates to the h note the arrivals Of the Rebel
steamer Cecil the 5.h and KAlze on the 6ih from
Charleston, with dates from Rebellion OF the met
Tue Bahama Herald Gays AT last it appears that the
Southern star is in the ascendant and their noble cour
age meeting some reward" l. then gives tho rebel
counts OF Jackson's raid in Virginia.
The steamer Tubil Cain, with cargo for the rebels
arrived at Nassau from Liverpool consigned to the
rebel agents, Adversely & Go.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
TIE BATTLE AT CROSS KEYS.

A despatch from Gen. FrsmOn. dated Harrisonburg,
10Th ius., says Of the battle at Gross Keys
During the day, Co. Chcstnuts Brigade obtained
posse ssion Of the enemys grtul1, which disputed
loot by ioot and only withdrew a. evening, when or
dered TO etire TO 'Titdble position for the night"
Another despatch Of same date from Port Republic
says:
The army advanced early this morning. in line Of bat
tie, but finding enemy, proceeded in column through
the woods ard over the country to Port Republic -
Everywhere evidences of the completeness of yes
erdays successes Tbs battle fought at Cross Keys,
and takes that name.
The Rebel loss greatly superior to ours. They
left their dead and many wounded the field. No; less
tbau 1--WE hundred dead found, and many wounded.
TSO Of their guns left behind, which captured
this morning.
The rebel wounded were found in every house along
the road. Ambuancee, wagons, arms and clothing
strewsd the field Forty Of our wounded taken prison
ers we're left in a church, and were re taken.
The Sixth louisiana lost oil but thirty men.
The enemy retreated till midnight and this morning
their rear guArd crossed the Shenandoah this place.
aud burned the bridge.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
qHE NEGROES TO IS sEsr TO ST. cRorx.

Colonel RSslod Charge Lffirs of Denmark, has I'D.
dressed letter the Secretary OF State upon the sub
Get OF the advantages caered by the Island Of ST. CrOiT
Tor the employment Of persons Of this country Of Afr
eau extraction AID negroes found beard vessels cap
nred by our cruisers. The Island, he sSys, has been
checked il rrogress TOR want OF manuel labor and he
invites the United States enter into a convention
whereby the contemplated migration may be placed IN
der the protection and guarantee Of the two Govern
msnts
TIE Governor Of the Dlrish West Iudes has also sp.
pointed special agent who has arrived In this country
TO make the necessary arrangements Free transporta.
ton is offered to all who vii engsg9 TO l.bor the
gar actluons for three years a. the same compensa
ton as given TO the native population. Re captured Az
rcaus however, being semsavages, must undergo APP
premiership.
Secretary Seward, replying. Gays that he IL not eu
Aorzcd accept the propoe ton at this me for con-
venou as the disposition OF captured Africans
prescribed by law. IL Is probable, however, that Cor
gress may be disposed modify the existing gisla
ton upon tho subject the wishes OF the Danish
government. He has submitted copies Of the
pouderce TO the Chairman Of the Judiciary Committee
10 each house Of Congress-
COL Rlslod in response says the plan he had furnish
cd Wcu be entirely satisfactory from Christian aad
humane point Of view, and would relieve the
United States from great moral responsibility and from
the very large expense which, il he was correctly in.
formed Is connected with the present arrangements for
the transfer Of captured Africans 10 the Republic OF
Liberia
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
Lord Lyaaa, 40 % EnEIana.

The Washington correspondent, OF the New York Her.
40 having asserted that Lord Lyons bad gone TO Eng
land at the instance Of Sessrl tie pondent from
tas city Of the rival sheet the THss' as matter
Of course eontradcts The statement aud declares there
y no foundation ~hsysr ior t. o. tlo contrary Lord
Lyons, the Tunes correspondent asserts "gOes home at
Tie suggestion Of BIZ GoverEnsuL' Both Of these Wri
tss though making d;ooty contradictory assertions as
" he origin Of he sant, agree that il promises no
hlng bat good 70 the Yankee nation. Tie simple fact
10 supPcs tina; neither Of these penny a-ners knows
anything abeu, the matter. Lord Lyons goes home on
an Grand having BY common ooncsssi1n something to
Sc With The pending The ir indicates a. mpead.
tns change Of policy BY England. As heretofore the
position Of that county has favored the designs Of tho
Tsnksss and seriously imPedsd the efforts Of the Patriotic
fhsy and not the parties who have to dread
ice change England hardly take any step that will
iBjufS a.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-19
WASHINGTON IrINS.

A detachment of one hundred and fifty prisoners ST.
rived here to-day 90 b. and were temporarily placed in
the Old Capitol prison. They btl)rged to tho Georg a
Tigers and the Twelfth Virginia (G,orga 2 Regiment,
aud were captured at Front Royal the occasion of the
advance Of Gen. Shields. AZ these prisoners march
ed through Alexandra, and even along Pennsy
avenue in this city, there we're demonstrations by ie
males of sympathy with them. Such manifs stations Of
sloyalty have been formally prohibited under penalty
Of arr, and Imprisonment To day two females, who
gave their n4mes AZ Henrietta and Adea Neil
rested aud taken the guard.house for waving their
handkerchieis at the prisoners they passed along
The recent publication Of Hon. Alfred l. y is meeting
With large ssle SO far as that gentleman is concerned
Its proceeds are devoted the aid Of sick and disabled
soldiers Of the State Of New York. ---
TIE weekly Congressional excursion perry to FORTRESS,
Monroe and the Psnintu!a, which LEFT here on Friday
last returned ID morning the Baltimore. The par
ty visited Norfolk Old Point, White House and York
t,wn and supplied themselves with numberess meunen-
toss Of the recent battles
The bronze statue of Freedom, after the model Of
OiawiOrd which has been cast by CLARK Mills, at his
foundry this city has been comristsd and two por
lions Of brought to the East Capitol Grounds,
WhsTe as ION the weather clears the otter portion
q the will b. brought and set Up on temporary