Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-23
FROM Northumberland VfOIMTY

FhOM WdoHiNuION AM llOfNiI 7.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
the French Minister has received notice from
the French Coneul at Richmond that the reb-
els have formally apprized him Of their inten-
tion to burn the French tobacco stored there
in case they should find it necessary to evac-
uate Richmond The French Minister dis
credits the rumors Of European Intervention
in our affairs.
Released prisoners represent the treatment
Of our prisoner as barbarous ia the extreme.
They believe our officers-who alone remain
in prison, all the privates having been set
/ free--will not be released at all. Col. Cor
coran's health is good. He is anxious to be
released, and contradicts the statement that
be said he would prefer remaining where he
is, believing he could be Of more service
there and says that the only way in which he
wishes to serve his country is on the battle
field Col. Bowman's health is failing rapid
ly, and his eyesight is nearly lost lie can
survive the present treatment but a few weeks
longer His long confinement has effected
his mind so much that he at times is looked
upon as insane.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says that
Gov. Sprague states that our loss at Will
! liamsburgh, in killed, wounded and missing,
will amount to about 2000. and that the rebel
/ loss was not less He says the battle at West
Point, under Gen. Franklin. was much more
severe than reported, and that at least 500 Of
our men were taken prisoners the enemy taxi
ing advantage of the landing Of our troops.
The gunboats arrived just in season to save
Gen. Franklin from a severe disaster
The Herdlds Washington dispatch says
the extraordinary proclamation Of Gen. Hun
ter made great sensation in Washington II
is said it will probably produce a split in the
Cabinet. President Lincoln has expressed
/ the utmost dissatisfaction and Indignation at
the course Of Gen. Hunter, while at least
four members Of the Cabinet sustained the
General. The President, however, is report
ed to be determined to meet the issue thus
forced upon him in the spirit which has gov
eTned him all through the war, and whether
supported by his Cabinet or not will act con-
sistently with his previously expressed opin-
ions and intentions. 1t is confidently stated
that Gen. Hunter will be recalled and HIS
proclamation be ignored forthwith.
A letter from Cumberland, Va, reports a
narrow escape of Gen. Mcclellan from cap
ture during an attack by the rebels upon our
wagon train. He was making reconnois-
sanco, with his staff, and come in sight of the
rebel cavalry before he was aware of their
proximity. BY hard riding he escaped and
taking command of what force was at hand,
dispersed the rebels
The 1ribunes dispatch says some of the
prisoners released from Richmond state that
Mr. Holmes, of the Brooklyn regiment, who
had escaped from the tobacco warehouse. was
recently hung in the Confederate capital on
charge of forging Confederate notes.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
fha Marvlandnrs etatp that few daVg AGO
1000 slaves, as if by a preconcerted move
ment, simultaneously left their happy homes
in Prince Georges county, Md, and came to
the District of Columbia. where they still are.
A dispatch from Fredericksburgh says that
large iron foundry, which was used for cast
ing shot and shell and for riAng cannon for
the rebels was, on Wednesday, taken possess
sion of by an officer Of Gen. McDowell's staff.
Yankee mechanics were Immediately set to
work, and are producing the best specimens
of their workmanship.
A letter in the Times gives the lth Mass
achusetts regiment, Col Blaisdell, the credit
of twice saving the fortunes of the day at the
Williams burgh battle.
A dispatch in the Cincinnati papers states
that Cen Sigel and staff, with transports and
troops have passed up the Tennessee river,
en- route for Pittsburgh Landing,
Advices from Nassau state that the Nash
Vile had succeeded in getting into Charles
ton.
The President, in an order 10y the Secre-
tary of War, thanks Gen Wool for the cap
ture Of Norfolk
Brevet Maj Gen. Wool has been confirmed
as Major General of the army.
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