Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-07
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lar reports, tho dispa,thes received at the
State Department are regarded as conclusive
of a complete restoration of the entente cor
dlalc between the United States and Great
Britain, and Of the best possible understand
ing with the governments OF France Italy
and other continental States. Yesterday,
See. Seward and Lord Lyons exchanged con
gratalations on the adjustment Of the Ir,nl
affair, in a spirit similar to that which, in the
same case, animated Earl Russell and Minis
ter Adams.
The rumors which it is represented threw
New York into panic Saturday, arc regard
ed here Inventions Of the socessionists in
London and Paris. The communications
which have been received from Great Britain
and France, as we'll as other European States,
by the two last steamers, are more frank and
cordial than any since the instruction began.
The Secretary Of State, on Friday, directed
the release from Fort Lafayette of all persons
taken from on board insurgont armed vessels,
which order has been executed
1t is true. as has been stated, that General
Wool, under instructions, asked Gen. Huger
if Smith the pirate was delivered to him at
Norfolk, If Col. Corcoran would be restored
to liberty and sent to the North. The an
swer was in the negative, on account Of the
difference in rank Of two persons.
II has been determined to place the rebel
privateersmen now in New York and Phila-
delphia upon the footing of prisoners OF war
An order has been issued removing them to
military prisons, with view to their exchange
for prisoners of the United States incaroera-
ted in the South. general exchange, it is
believed, of all the prisoners will speedily fol-
low.
The President, in conversation Saturday,
stated that he appointed Jas. II. Lane Brig.
General with the express understanding that
he was to serve under Gen. Hunter.
1t is known here that number of secess-
ionists are in Canada, whose business it is to
collect money from sympathyzing friends, and
receive dispatches from Europe, and place
them in such secret channels as that they
may reach their ultimate destination. 1t is
not likely that such proceedings may much
longer continue.
The Secretary Of War directs that the off
GERS and soldier, Of the T. 5. who are or may
be prisoners Of war, shall, during their i'm
prisonment, be considered entitled to receive
the same pay if they were doing active
service.
Gen. Lane is reported to be on his way
back to Washington, having been overruled
by his superior officer, Gen Hunter.
The snow on the other side of the Poto-
mac ia from four to six inches deep.
A Congressional committee is now charged
with the consideration of providing nation
al cemetery in this Distri, where the graves
of soldiers dying in the national cause can
be Identified. No doubt an act will be speed
lily passed TO accomplish this object.
Capt. r. w. Evans has been stationed at
Long Bridge to see that no spirituous liquors
arc either carried over that structure or down
the ryer for the troops. The steamer 9ae-
graph, destined for Budd's Ferry, having
twenty barrels Of whiskey on board was to-
day prevented from making her trip Liquor
in such cases is conAscated. Officers, how
ever, are at liberty to claim any which may
be intended for them, and must appear at the |
Provost Marshal's office for that purpose
The military authorities are at work TO pre-
vent the decentralization Of soldiers by means
Of Intoxicating drinks.
Official foreign correspondence makes no
mention of stone blockade.
There is reason to believe Gen. Butler, was
assured before be left Washington that he
should have a Major Generals command, as
well as title. He will land several brgades
at point on the southern coast MT now oc-
cupied By Union troops, the capture of which I
will be more important than any yet made.
The representatives of the telegraph inter |
est now here have suggested to the committee |
on ways and means their readiness to pay a
tax on their messages and thus contribute to
the support of government.
The proposed tax Of 8 cents on each tele-
graphic message would yield only an income
Of 1874 900.
Saturday afternoon flag of truce from
Gen Johnston reached the outposts Of Gen.
McDoweIls division, The dispatches were
brought by Col Harrison of the Sd Virginia
cavalry. He was not permitted to proceed
any further The sealed communication was
brought to headquarters by Capt. GIanillard.
The contents have not yet transpired
The Heralds Washington dispatch says
that great deal of sickness is prevailing
among our troops, 1t is attributed 10y the
surgeons to the negligence or Ignorance OF
company officers in making acquisitions for
proper shoes and clothing for the men An
abundance OF articles can be obtained by sim
ply asking.
1t is believed that large bodies Of rebels
have been transferred by railroad from Ma
nassas, relying on the utter inability Of the
federals to move against them on account Of
the impossible condition of the roads.
The Tribuaes dispatch says an order has
been issued to the commanders Of divisions
in Virginia directing that all supplies OF bag
gage not actually needed for the troops on the
march be sent here and warehoused. Anoth-
or order has been issued to surgeons in charge
OF the hospitals in this city to send the conya-
descent patients to Annapolis and elsewhere,
and otherwise to have ready as many spare
beds as possible.
The Times dispatch states that Gen. Scott
is going in the frigate Richmond to Mexico,
accredited by the government at Washington
with powers of a delicate and responsible ma
ture, and that the probable results Of his mis-
sion are of the most important character.
Gen. SCOTS experience and advice, backed by
the timely extension Of the material aid nee
essary to extricato the Mexican government
from its present perils, will, it is hoped, re-
store peace and prosperity to the Mexican
people, and at the same time peaceably Sc
cure for this country the advantages which
England, Spain aud France have sought TO
gain by the sword. II will not be expected
that the traditions of our government in rela-
ton to the interference of foreign govern
ments in the affairs of this Continent would
be readily abandoned, or that we should look
with indifference on the movements of Eng
land, France and Spain.