Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

NEW YORK, Dec, ~.
The Heralds Washington dispatch says q
scouting party was sent out yesterday in the
direction of DrainsviIle They report about
$4,000 rebel troops in that vicinity
l, is believed in Washington that the pres
ent position Of England is attributable to
dispatches which went to England in the
Trent, rendering to Great Britain the protecl
torato over the seeded states. and offering
to make them British Colonial dependence.
The TriJues Washington dispatch says
that the joint committee Of both houses to
inquire into the conduct Of the war are hold
ing daily sessions To-day they had before
them Gems. Mcdowell, Heintzleman and
Lemon, aud Franklin. The committee are
trying to get at cause of the Bull Run dis
aster, and where the responsibility belongs.
They intend, also, to institute rigid inquiry
into the Balls Bluff disaster.
Adjutant General Thomas urged upon the
President the justice Of reorganizing Col.
Mulligan's regiment and Col MarshalI's lst
regiment, which were captured at Lexington
and 30 by force Of law disbanded.
On Tuesday an order went from the ord
nance department to three Of the largest can
non foundries IN the country, viz Gne in
Pittsburgh, one at West Point, and Algers'
in Boston, to manufacture to their utmost ca
pacity, ten inch columbiads for the next II
months. But their present rate of mauufac-
ture would in that time yield 1900 guns.
Contracts for immense quantities Of guns
Of smaller ordnance, arms, shot and SHE'LL
have been made this week
The Times Washington dispatch says that
a dispatch has been received from Gen. Hal
leck to-day announcing that Col. Bishops
regiment overlook party of the bridge
burners Of the North Missouri Railroad, on
Monday. aud killed 10 and took II prisoners
and 80 horses
Gen. lialleck also says that the damage to
the railroad will be repaired in three days.
WAsHINoroN, Dec. 27.
Judge Army has just arrived from New
Mexico, bringing dispatches from the federal
army officers in New Mexico to the govern
ment lie reports strong Union feeling in
the territory. Col. Candy, in command OF
the military department Of New Mexico, has
retaken Forts Crague and Stanton, on the
Mesila border, driving the Texans away, and
was, at the latest dates, en- route for Fort Fill
more TO disposses the enemy there, that post
having been traitorously surrendered by Mai
Lynde to an inferior force of Texans. From
thence he intends marching into Arizona to
drive off the rebels. Having sufficient force
there can be no doubt of his success.
Judge Army, on his way thither, passed,
at Big Bend On the the Arkansas, camps oi
the codederate tribes Of the plains, consist
ing Of 5000 Arapahoes and other Indians
They desired him to say when he reached
Washington that they would fight for their
great father il 4efeuoe OF the Union.
The Legislature Of New Mexico would re-
peal the slave code enacted two years ago
Kit Carson, now Colonel, is iu command o.
regiment Of mounted rangers south of th,
Rio Ggande
Judge Arney succeeds him as Indian Agent
+ and is cooperating with him, using the Indi
ans as scouts. As the military force advance
South, the secession troops retreat.
The President has approved the bill to in
-ssoae Tho dnties on tea. coffee and sugar.
Gen, Ranks has issued a stringent order il
regard to the seizure of forage without con
sent Of owners. Also another prohibiting
the sale Of liquors to soldiers. Both will b
rigidy enforced.