Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

FROM WASHINGTON AND VTOINTTY. /
The Tunes Washington dispatch says the |
bankers of Boston, New York and Philadol- !
phia arrived here this friday morning. The |
New York bankers were before the commit |
tee on ways aud means this morning, and pre- |
scented new scheme for managing the fnan
ces Of the government and country. They
desire to have the Beaureau located in New
York instead of Washington, and to be man
aged by commissioners appointed by the
President
The Herald's Washington dispatch CON
tains the following Gen Mcclellan did not
90 out Friday on account Of the very damp
weather. He transacted considerable bust
ness at his private residence, however, and is
as active in mind as ever but is not yet sui-
fcently strong, physically, to attempt to en-
counter the arduous duties he formerly as
sumed. He regrets the unkind and unneces-
sary clamor Of the day for forward movements
as contrary to sound policy and good sense,
and feels selfconfdence that in good time.
not far of, the honest people will be satisfied
If the politicians are not.
The WoriFs Washington dispatch SAYS
there is immense activity in every military
department. and although movement on the
Potomac is not expected Immediately, events
may make a march on Centreville military
necessity.
The President has approved Of the joint
resolution explanatory Of the act to increase
the duties on tea, coffee and sugar.
Cos. q and $, Of the Pennsyl vauia Buck
tails. under command of Capt Mcdonald Of
Co. G, went to Dranesville since the battle,
but are now throwing up Entertainments three
miles beyond. The Bucktails counted 76
graves on the Drainsvile battle field
The Heraids dispatch says difficulty is
presented as to the disposition of all the cav
airy regiments The Commanding General
asked for u regiments, and the whole num-
Der authorized is 70. 1t is proposed that the
first number be made as efficient as possible,
and the others offered the option to be dis
charged from the service or transferred TO in
lantry.
Lieut.. b F. Fish and other prominent
citizens Of Kentucky, who are now here, sue
ceeded Saturday in obtaining 5000 carbines
for use in their State and Tennessee
The Times Washington dispatch says that
Adit. Gen. Finnell of Kentucky is in Wash
ington His news is cheering. Cen Buell.
is universally popular He is believed TO be in
vincible in arms Gen Finncl expects a great
battle this week, and the advance Of Buells
entire army into Tennessee within thirty days.
The arms and clothing have been provided TO
equip loyal Tennosseeans who are known to
be ready to join the army as soon as it reach
es the State
The T'ribane's dispatch says the President
has said he will not accept Gen. Slgel's resig-
nation except as last resort. He accounts
him valuable officer, and will spare no pains
to retain him in the service
SECRETARY CAMERON RESIGNED AND AP-
POINTED MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
A special dispatch to the Boston Journal
SAYS Mr.. Cameron has resigned the office Of
Secretary Of War Mr.. Stanton has been APP
pointed his successor Every one here is
pleased with his appointment and also with
the announcement that Hon, Cassus NJ. Clay.
Minister to Russia, is to return nome and take
a Brig. Gen. S commission in the army. Mr..
Cameron has been appointed to succeed Mr..
Clay at St. Petersburg, and his ample fortune
will enable him to maintain the dignity of the
position in a credtable manner.
Our present relations with Europe are
deemed highly important and interesting, and
Russia seems to be a strong friendly pow
er the President was anxious that some one
should act as minister to the court Of Peters
hugh in whom he has entire confidence, and
who can ably and fairly represent his views
and aid our cause in Europe.
retary Of war with great reluctance, prefer
ring to retain his scat in the Senate, and has
always declared his intention to vacate the
place when the interests of the country should
allow. and he could have proper successor.
The gentleman selected Edward NJ Stanton,
is warm friend Of Gen. Cameron's, is from
his own State, and has accepted the po-
stion at the latter's own solicitation. Mr..
Stanton as will be recollected, Attor-
ncy General toward the conclusion of Mr.
Buchanan's administration. In taking the
arduous position be sacrifices immense
privatWbusiness to serve the government. 49,
The appointment is popular, as it is conceded
he is man Of sterling integrity, without any
political affiliations to trammel his action in
any case which may come under his supervis-
ion, while he will prove a valuable counsel
lor in the Cabinet, and a most valuable Off
Ger in his department. The friends Of Gen
Cameron claim that he can well afford to lay
aside his exhaustirg labors, having accom-
plished so much in the organization and
equipment of the largest army ever assembled
on the American continent. The nominations
were sent to the Senate on Monday by the
President. They were, as is customary, re-
ferred to the appropriate committees, and will
probably be acted upon in executive session
to-day. The change in the Cabinet creates
much sensation
Ben. Wade was the chief competitor urged
upon the President Secretary Of War.
The appointment Of Mr. Stanton Secre-
tary of War gives great pleasure to all the
officers Of the army. They have confidence
in his energy and pluck" and believe h
will push on the war.
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