Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-08-18


the various French, Spanish and American men,
of-war in the harbor.
NV YORK, Aug. g. Arrived schooner Cas-
tor, from Sissl 22d of July. She reports the
surrender Of the state of Yuoatan July 9th to
the reyolutonists. All quiet when the Castor
left.
NEW YORK, Aug. 10. The following procla-
nation has been issued by Gen Meade
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToaAc,
July 10, 1863
The numerous depredations committed by cit
liens, or rebel soldiers in disguise, harbored and
concealed by citizens, along the Orange and Al
exandris Railroad, and within our lines, call for
prompt and exemplary pun shment.
Under the instructions Of the government,
therefore, every citizen against whom there Is
sufficient evidence Of his having engaged in
these practices will be arrested aud confined for
punishment, or put beyond the lines
The people within ten miles of the railroad
ere notified that they will be held responsible in
their persons and property for any injury done
TO the road, trains depots or stations by citizens
OF guerrilas, or persons in disguise, and in case
OF such injury, they will be impressed as labor
ers 80 repair oil damages.
II these measures .hould not stop such dep
relations it will become the unpleasant duty Of
the undersigned, in the execution OF his instruc-
tions to direct that tho entire inhabitants of the
District or country along the railroak be put
across the lines and their property taken for Gov
eminent use.
(SigneG GEo. g. MEADE,
Major General Commanding.
The depredations having been continued, o
number Of citizens suspected or known TO be
complicated in these transactions have been
promptly arrested.
NEW YORK, Aug. IL. The Tribune has the
following
HEADQUARTERS Amy OF THE PoToMAc,(
August O..
Lee has been reinforced by two divisions UNI
der Polk from Bragg's army and is reported to
have sent division to the aid of Charleston.
None OF bis infantry are thought to be on this
side of the Rapidan, and his cavalry are lessen
ing the number of their pickets along the Rap
pahannock towards Falmouth, finding that we
make no demonstration in that direction.
In compliance with Gen. Hallecks order Of
July 3lst, that all citizens within our lines, re-
fusng to take the oath of allegiance, should be
cavalry brigade brought IN on Friday 81 persons
from between this place and Stafford Court
House. Gen. Patrick, Provost Marshal OF the
army, considered them harmless and discharged
them, on their taking the oath not to render aid
to the enemy. Our cavalry have captured ~
of Mosby's men.
MKxPHs, Aug. 7. The report of Gen. Hurl-
burt's resignation was premature, Gen. Halleck
declining to accept it, therefore Gen. Hurlburt
remains in command Of tho 10th Army Corps.
The Mobile Nelos Of the Sd says We have q
multitude OF reports horribly detrimental to The
character of the patriotism Of the people IN many
places in Alabama ane Mississippi. Some Of
them are disgraceiul to publish. A portion of
our people have gone stark mad. They are bas-
tard Southerners and recreant Confederates.
The Chief OF the Ohootaws has gone to Rich
mond.
An army $4,000 strong is still at Meridian
and Enterprize, ready to 60 to Mobile or east,
as circumstances may require. Bragg is at
Chattanooga, and portion of his force is at
Rome, Ga. Extensive preparations are being
made to finish the Notifications Of Mobile.
FoRr BLouSr, l. T., Aug. 2. A battle is i'm.
minent at this point Since our victory at Ho-
yey Springs, on the 18th ult, the rebels have
been reinforced by the returning Of Cooper's
force Of 1000, augmented by Pabell's Arkansas
brigade, $500 strong, and Bsiley's Texas
brigade, 500 strong. The Union force here is
but $500 efficient men. The 18th Kansas in
fantry and battalion Of the 9Th Kansas caval-
ry, in all 800 men, are making forced marches
from fort Scott, and are expected here on Thurs
day.
About Sunday next Blunt will cross and at
tack. The General says he will make il fight
or foot race. In attack lies our safety. We
cannot stay without being surrounded, and We
caunot retreat without disaster. We believe in
Blunt and victory.
0oLuxBus, Aug. IL. Gov. Tod leaves for
Washington to-day. An important meeting Of
distinguished percentages will como of in that
city 10 the neyt six days, ct which grave ques-
tons bearing on the present aspect OF the rebel
lion will be discussed The draft is postponed
until the Governor returns.
The following examining surgeons were ap
pointed to day:
For Maine, DR.. John N. Houghton of Phil
Ups, DIR. Moses s. Wilson Of Lincoln, DR.. Ed
ward N. Mayo Of houlton, Dr. 5. Whitmore Of
Gardner, DR.. Nathaniel Pesse Of Bidgton, Dr.
Thos II Owen Of Baltimore.
Nxw YoRK, Aug. IL. A Cairo letter Of the
4th inst, to the Tribune, states that an expedi-
ton is fitting out, and rs partly on the way,
consisting Of cavalry, infantry and artillery,
from Cape 6irardeau and some other posts, for
Little Rock, Ark. Il is highly probable that it
will terminate in taking possession, not only of
the cspital, but Of oil the northern part Of the
State.
Since Cooper's defeat by Gen. Blunt. the reb-
els have no organized army leh, except the de-
feated and broken one Of Holmes, who is hang
ing around Helena, is preparing himself Tor be-
ing totally finished.
Large endorsements Of last accounts were
reaching Helena.
FORTRESS MoSRoE, Aug. 10. The steamer
City Of Albany arrived yesterday from Beau
fort, and reports that the gunboat lroquois left
Beaufort on Friday last 10 resume her station
on the blockade of Wilmington.
The City Of Albany, on her outward passage,
encountered heavy Tea Of Cape Lookout,
caused BY q thuni Ter squall. She received some
damage. which will oblge her TO DO hauled OIL
for repairs.
The steamer Nelly Pence arrived this morning
from Stono Island. Capt. Philips reports that
he left there last Friday, ct which time the siege
was iavsrably progressing, and officers and men
were in fine spirits. There was no news Of i'm
portance 10 report.
The steamer Peconia arrived from Beaufort,
N. G, to-day with heavy mail. The following
letter has been received from our Newbern cor
respondent