Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
FROM IVASHfNGToN AND 1onNTI

, IRON lVASHfNGTON AND TICTINTH
The National Republican Republican con-
tains an editorial to which much semi official
/ importance is attached II saws. among other
things "lf there shall be a slight occasion
| for hostilities, the two nations are likely to
be involved in a war. Our steam marines
will be at once converted into ptivateers, aud
the commerce Of Great Britain will be driven
/ from the ocean. Thus does the criminal neg
lect of the Queen of England advisers tend
To the disturbance of the peace Of the world.
war is not desirable even with England, but
war is not the greatest Of ends. A national
spirit cannot submit to injustices. to nso-
lenee, to outrage through a series Of years,
and make no effort to revenge its wrongs
The course Of England, during the trying
period Of our domestic troubles has alienated
oyery American Of the Loyal States. What
ever his opinions upon the Administration or
/ the conduct Of the war. There are sieni-
hcant facts aud indicate what the future has
in store for us. The Vaccinations of Napo-
Icon in Mexico deserve attention but the
country should bear In mind the great fact
that the United States can restore Mexico to
ITS places a Republic whenever the attempt
shall be made, and indeed it is not improbable
that Napoleon will find excuse for quitting
possession which promise no good for the
French Emperor"
The draft in this city has been completed
It gives an aggregate Of 300 whites and
l,253 colored oonscripts
The Posts Washington dispatch says the
Chronicle of this morning states that move
ments are in progress which are morally GER
tain to result IN the capture Of Mobile. Stir
ing news is expected shortly from that quar-
ter.
The pos,s Washington dispatch says:
Officers, who arrived from the army this
morning, bring nothing new The heat con-
tinues and the streams are drying up.
The Times Washington dispatch states
that Private Michael Meehau of Co. X, 37th
Massachusetts, regiment, for conduct preiudi-
cial TO good order aud military discipline
disobedience 10 orders, aud for lifting up
weapon on his superior officer, was court
martialed and sentenced 10 be shot to death
by musketry at such time and place as
the proper authorities shall appoint, ,two-t thirds
Of the members o. the court concurring there
in. The sentence received this endorsement:
"Upon the recommendation Of the division
Commander and of the Major General com
manding the army of the Potomac, the Presi-
dent directs that the sentence to be shot to
death be commuted to forfeiture Of all pay
and allowance due, or to become due, have
his head shaved, be drummed out of the ser
vice, and be confined at hard labor, at such
place may be directed, for the term of two
years. The prisoner will be sent to Fort Del
eware."
Articles appearing in the journals of this
city and elsewhere represent war with Great
Britain as immintnt. The assumption that
these articles are authenticated by the gov
ernment, or made upon any knowledge of its
views, is without foundation
The draft for the entire District Of Colum-
bia was completed to-day. Outside the lines
Of Washington the number Of drafted is 700
supply substitutes at $500 per head.
The rumors OF direct difficulties and peace
discussions in the Cabinet are false. No
such propositions have been made or consid-
cred, nor have any such differences arisen.
Mosby's geurillas still infest the region of
country between Alexandria and Fairfax and
are making continued attacks upon suffers
trains. Some Of The property is re-captured
from time to time by our troops. The req-
son why he he's succeeded so well in robbing
union men, is that his bands are composed Of
ostensible farmers and citizens who are allowed
to pursue their avocatons in the fields by day
and plan their raids by night,