Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
FRON WASHIN0TONAND TIOINITY


ed. Many Of the auditors expressed their
satisfaction at the result by applause.
II is stated that the War Department has
received official dispatches from Federal Off
GERS that gunboat is moving up the Tennes-
see river, hankod by the infantry on shore, to
attack the rebels, and great anxiety is felt to
learn the result.
Advice from Washington state that emil
nent dnancers and merchants from Boston and
New York heartily endorse Secretary Chase's
legal tender clause, and shall stand by it in
whatever bill Congress may pass for the f.
nancial relief of the country.
Mr.. Arnold is authorized to report fully
the views Of the lake and river defense COM
mite on the Notifications Of the frontiers, and
on arming and equipping vessels for the lakes
IL is understood that the government has
ordered charter for the special service of
all transports that can be procured in New
\ ork. Another expedition South is contem-
plated, and it ia not improbable that a large
portion of the army Of the Potomac will be
attached to it.
Mr. Parker, Consul to Honolulu, is now
here. He says agents have been sent TO Eng
land to hypothecate to that country the entire
group Of the Sandwich Islands.
Gen Meagher, accompanied by Gen.
Shields and his brilliant staff Tuesday took
formal command Of the lrish Brigade Gen
Shields made sn eloquent address, which was
received with great enthusiasm throughout
the Brigade.
The President has approved Of the bill au-
thorizing the Secretary of the Interior to
strike from the pension rolls the names OF all
who have taken up arms against the govern
ment, OF aided and abetted the rebellion
Several pensioners having been proved rebels
or sympathizers with them, this act is for
their benefit
Small coin continues scarce for business
transactions.
The order of Secretary Chase directing the
payment Of the coupons Of August $40
bond. in New York will be so far modified
as TO make them payable also by the Treasu
rer of the United States at Washington, and
the Assistant Treasurers at Boston and Phil
adelphia The Secretary desires to afford ev-
cry facility to the holders of the bonds COM
patible with the full security against fraud,
and TO be as important to the holders as to
the government
In order to preclude the food Of small notes
from distance, many of which are counter
ieit,a bill was introduced in the Senate Thure-
day authorizing the corporation of Washing
ton to issue notes Of less denominations than
IS, to an amount not exceeding 500, 900. re-
deemable in current bank notes at par in
Washington, or in L. S. treasury notes.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says that Gen. Lane writes that he will re-
main in Kansas till he hears from the War
Department. 1t is believed that the matter
will be amcably adjusted.
The Inq,Grers special dispatch says most
of the rifles and considerable ammunition
from the wrecked steamer City of Nei0 York
have been recovered uninjured
I The TriJune's Washington dispatch says a
delegation from Boston, among whom are
Gov. Andrew, Ex-Gov Boutwell, and Col
Amory, are here, urging upon the govern
ment the immediate establishment at a suit
able point in New England, Of works for the
production of various kinds of ordnance to
meet the present and prospective necessities
Of the government. Thursday they appeared
before the House committee on national
foundry and armory, and made strong plea
for immediate action. They presented letters
from Everett and other influential New Eng
landers, demonstrating that Congress ought
not to delay moment on the matter, and
ought besides, to provide forthwith for the
defence of the northern seacOast.
A rebel spy was captured Wednesday af-
ternoon in the hallow of an old tree, where
he had been secreted for several days. He
was fully supplied with provisions. He re-
fused to give his name or what his business
was. He was seut to headquarters to be
dealt with as the military authorities may
think proper.
The Worlds dispatch says it is now cur
rently rumored there that either Gen. Heint-
zeman or Gen. Mcdowell will take command
Of the new expedition to the South, which is
fitting out in New York, and which will com
prise a division Of the army here
1t is not improbable that in order to obviate
any dispute concerning the blockade the
whole southern coast will be taken possession
Of within the coming two months.
The War department has received dis
patch that Gen. Lander now occupies Rom
ney, the rebels having retreated.
The Times dispatch says letters from Ten
nessee Friday state that great reaction has
taken place there since the victory at Mill
Springs. Even in the western part Of the
State, the Union men can now express their
sentiments freely without moestation.
/ About week since the staff OF Gen. Nc
Clellan were notified to be in readiness for a
movement across the Potomac. They made ev-
cry preparation for so doing, and Major G. NJ.
Green, one of their number, went to New
York for the purpose Of purchasing certain
personal supplies for their use. In conse-
quence Of the state OF the road they have not
yet been ordered over, but they are ready to
20.
Gen. Mcclellan will turn over to the tenn
porary charge Of Mr.. Stanton the control of
the army, with the exception of the army
of the Potomac. 1t will be remembered
that when. General Scott went to Mexico
he pursued a similar course. thus leaving him
self free to attend TO the most important mat
ters Gen. Mcclellan and Mr.. Stanton, it is
needless to say, ale on the best Of terms.
1t is stated that Gen. Fremont will be as
signed command shortly.
The lr,bme's Washington dispatch says
the difficulty in Col. Berdon's regiment will
be settled by the removal Of the Colonel the
armng of the men with Colts rifles and re-
volvers, and the sending them to the front
The last Sl 000, 900 which bade farewell
TO the Treasury was properly cent by Mr.
Chase to New York Tor the ready troops who
are fighting the enemy instead of delaying in
camp.
EROH THE SOUTH