Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-08-11
Miscellaneous Telegraphic Items

CINCINNATI Aug 3. The elsction in Ken
lucky, as far as known, passed off quietly The
Union majority in the State will be about 90
900. Brutus Clay is certainly elected in the
Ashland District.
LOUISVILLE, KY, August g. The election for
State officers passed OF quietly to-day Bran
let's majority over Wicklife for Governor i,
800. The neighboring districts, as far as
heard from, give large Union victories.
LOUISVILLE, KY, August A. The election
returns from all points OF the State indicate a
decided victory. In that part Of the State
which WAS considered doubtful is large major
ily for the Union candidates.
CINCINNATI, August A. Clay and Smith are
certainly elected to Congress from Kentucky.
CINCINNATI, Aug. &. The Gazette has re-
turns from Il counties in Kentucky. Bran
let's majority is l6,O4l.
WHEELING, Va, August 4. The Western
Virginia Legislature, in joint session to-day /,
elected W. I. Willeyland P. g. Van Wicklo,
U. s, Senator's.
LEAvESwoRrH, August 3. Captain Harvey,
at Wostport, learning that it was the intention
Of tho guerrillas to attack large train which
left Kansas City for Santa Fe in the lattor part
of July, started in pursuit. with one company
of Kansas volunteers. lie overlook the train i,
and fuding that it had been robbed started in
pursuit of the robbers.
When he camo up with company of the 9th
Kansas regiment, who had come from Santa Fe
to meet tho train, each supposed that they had
found the enemy. Capt. Colegan drew up his
men 10 line of battle, ordered u charge, and q
severe fight ensued in which many wers killed
and wounded before the mistake was discovered.
INV YORK, July3. The steamer Melville,
from Havana the 25th, has arrived. The fire
there Is still burning in tho iuins, but its
progress was stopped after consuming sixteen
warehouses, containing 672 bales OF cotton,
$50, 100 boxes Of sugar, and large quantitie,
Of other goods, most oil which were intended
to run the blockade, and belonged to secesh
Englishmen.
WASHINGTON, August 3. Drafting for the
District oil Columbia commenced this morning.
A large crowd was in attendance, who were 70.
markedly orderly. Intense interest was every.
where manifested.
The delegates of the Christian Commission oil
this city with wagon, four horse team, stores
&c were captured by Mosby cavalry while
stopping to feed at Fairfax. A dispatch from
Gen. Patrick announces their recapture and safe
arrival at his headquarters.
BALTIMORE, Aug. L. The Richmond Wing
of July 81, has the following
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 20. The funeral
services of the late William l.. Yancey took
place from the Presbyterian church this after.
noon.
The Richmond Wig of Aug. Let Gays John
b. Floyd is lying very III at the residence o
his mother, aud is not expected TO recover.
San fnNotsco, Aug. ]. The week now
closed has been duller than any other of th,
season. Money easier. Receipts OF teasur,
since the sailing of the last steamer are $3.50, 90
Atlantic currency exchange sells to-day at III,
rate Of % p per cent. premium for gold il
New York. Sterling exchange AZ per cent. pre-
MUM for 60 day bills. Legal tenders rs cents
BosroN, Aug. L. The following dispatch
was received this morning at the Merchants
Exchange news room
SAN FRASclsco, Aug. 3. Japan advices Il
June oath, state that matters between EnglanC
and Japan have been settled. The indemnity
to be paid by Japan is $4,000.
SAN FRASclsco, Aug. 3. Tho ship 0eear
Pearl, from Hong Kong with 800 Chinese pass
engcrs, has arrived.
The newspapers brought by her give IN 40
count Of a terrible earthquake at Manila on th'
Sd Of June, running hall the city, and damag
ing every building in it. 2OO0 lives were lost.
The Richmond Dispatch contains tho follow
ing
VICTORY IN LOUISIANA.
As partial relief IRON the unweloome new
which we have boon receiving from the south
We have now the intelligence that cur force
have gained decided victory in Louisiana. Tn