Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25
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NRw YORK, July p.
The Tribune's Washington correspondent
has advces from Warrenton Sunday evening,
which state that Gen. Hatch has attacked
Mechanicsylle All the rich rebels Of War
renton we're placed under contribution for
the support Of the national army, four church
es were taken for the use Of the sick also,
large hotel at Warrenton Springs and cot
tagos adjoining. The Rapidan and Rap
pahannock rivers have fallen so that supply
trains have no difficulty in crossing The
telegraph lines we're complete to Sperryville
to-day. Gen. Pope now has telegraphic COM
municaton with his three corps.
The Tribanes Washington dispatch says
it appears that the stories about the advance
of Gen. Hatch on Gordonsvlle and Charlottes-
Vile were premature. Tie was ordered there
but did no. 90. and is to be held to account
for failure. The rebels hold the railroad
from Gordonsville to Staunton.
We have to report that scouting party of
Indiana cavalry were surprised on Monday
near Fredericksburgh and only 10 out of 10
came back to camp.
A letter from Gen. McClellans army, dated
the goth, in the Times, says that two desert
ers from the 5th Virginia cavalry came in yes
terday. They were detailed to perform pick
ct duty at White Oak Swamp. From the de-
serters we learn that the main force of the
rebel army is located on a bluff near the old
tavern on Trent Hill and on the opposite side
of the Chickahominy on Gains Hill. Tney
estimate the rebel force about Richmond, in
Guiding the troops under Beauregard. brought
from the West, at 100, 900 men. The rebels
do not anticipate any demonstrations from us
on this side Of James river, but are making
preparations to resist any attack upon Peters-
burgh or Richmond from the south side.
The Enquirer still claims that the rebels
took 5000 prisoners. Beauregard's wife is
not dead.
The Enquirer urges holding one the federal
Generals as a hostage for Henry Myers, pur-
ser of the Sumter. Gen. Hugar is relieved
Of his command and appointed General of the
ordnance department, successor to General
s. Sandetson
AUGUSTA, Ga, July H.
The Savannah Republican of this morning
has dispatch, dated Knoxville the 5th
which says heavy skirmsh had occurred
that morning at Walace's Cross Roads. on
the other side of the road to Big Creek Gap.
Two full regiments of the enemy's infantry
and cavalry were engaged with four of our
companies and cavalry under McLinn. Ten
men we're killed and missing on our side
The enemy's loss was the same
CARo, July %
FIT, three men of the Sd Michigan cavalry
were captured by the rebels near Bonneville
Miss, on Saturday Skirmishing occurs al
most daily in that vicinity.
WASHINGTON, July 22
The delay in the overland mails west Of
Chicago, is to be obyiated by asserting the
mails on the cars of the Hannibal and ST
Joseph Railroad.
An order by the President through the
Adiutant Generals has been issued to the
commanders of the different military depart
ments to the effect that it is the duty of aliens
residing in the United States to submit &c
and obey the laws and respect the authority
of the government. For any proceeding OF
conduct inconsistent with this oblg cation the,
might rightfully be subjected TO military re
straInt when this is necessary but they can
not be required to take the oath Of allegiance
to this Government All such obligation
heretofore taken are therefore RENTED. Nil
tary commanders will abstain from imposing
, similar obligations in future, and in lieu there
of adopt such other restraints Of the kind in
dictated as are necessary, convenient and efiec
t tual for the public safety. Whenever an
, order shall be made etfecting the personal lib
erty Of an alien. reports of the same and tn
cause thereof shall be made to the War De
par,ment, for the consideration Of the DE
partment Of State
4 Mai. Gen. Haleck arrived this evening. &C
{ companed by Gen. Cullom and Gen. Kel
born There are at least dozen General
now in Washington, including Maj Ger
; Burnside. They are not here on a mere visi
of recreation.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Erccutiue Order
First, Ordered that the military command
, ers within the States Of Virginia, South Car
p Gina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
l Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, in an orderl
i, manner, seize and use any property, real G
g personal, which may be necessary or conyC
= nient for their several commands as supple
. or for other military purposes and tina
d while property may be destroyed for prope
c objects, none shall be destroyed in wantou
d ness or malice
Second, That military and naval command
l. ers shall employ as laborers within and frol
: said States so many persons Of African d,
i scent as can be advantageously used for mil
IT tary or naval purposes, giving them reason
n able wages for their labor.
l. Third, That as to both property and pc
sons of African descent, accounts shall |
/ kept sufficiently accurate and in detail
IS show the quantities and amounts, and fro
l. whom both property and such persons sha
e have come, as a basis upon which compens
Ie ton can be made in proper cases and seye
e. al departments of this government shall a
tend TO and perform their appropriate par
as towards the execution of these orders.
40 Nv order nf tho President
"a +. NJ. STANTON.
as EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
I'd Washington, July II, !
Of Ordered that Maj. Gen. Henry w HAILED
- be assigned to the command of the who
ne land forces of the United States AS General-i
al Chief and that be repair to this capt.
ne as soon as he can with safety to the position
~ and operations within the department no
he under his special charge.
70. (Sign,d) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.