Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-24
MISCELLANEOUS DISPATCHES.

New YORK, July 30.
The 18th, 18th and 9th Regiments of the
I'd Vermont Brigade, nine months men, ar
rived in this city to-day. Upou their arrival,
Gen. Dix took measures to obtain their SER
vices in the city for a few days. Col. Howe,
who has been appointed on Gen Dix's staff
addressed the Green Mountain Boys, after
which they all agreed TO offer their service in
any manner most desirable for the interest of
the country and the maintenance OF the laws.
The Regiments are commanded by Colonies
Nichols, Proctor and Neazey. The officers
visited the rooms of the Loyal League this
evening, by invitation.
The merchants met this afternoon and sub
scribed 5000 for the relief Of the negroes
who were maltrcated in the late riot and
passed resolutions, requesting Gen. Dix TO
give assurance OF protection to them in their
labors upon the Docks. The City Inspectors
report fixes the number of deaths by violence
last week at 90.
| The Commercials Fortress Monroe letter
/ Of the 18th says: The latest reports received
/ here are to the effect that Admiral Lee has
attacked Drury's Bluff, better known as Fort
Darling, but the result is unknown.
The same letter states that the rebels COB
bled up the insignificant garrison left in Fort
Powhattan by Admiral Lee, and decamped
When one Of our dispatch boats came down
the rebels opened on her with field artillery.
The fire was returned and the rebels with
drew the guns.
Prisoners who have just returned from
Richmond do not think that any Of Bragg's
forces have reached there.
Cen d. II. Hill is in command Of what
troops are now in the rebel capital. General
Gilmore will be left in supreme command 10
the attack on Charleston. Gen. Fosters
headquarters will be at Fortress Monroe and
his operations confined to North Carolina and
Virginia.
NEW YORK, July %
The Tribune's special dispatch says the re-
port Of Messrs. Aspenwall aud J, NJ. Forbes,
from England is not very satisfactory. 1t is
apprehended that the rebel fleet now building
will sail, spite Of our Government.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
Gen Grant has refused the command Of the
Army OF the Potomac and recommended Gen.
sherman. Grant will continue in his present
position
By direction of Maj. Gen. Wool, Brig.
Gen, Harvey Brown and others are retired
from active service and entered on the retired
list.
Report says Gen. Buckley, the head of the
Knights Of the Golden Circle has been ares
ted at the West.
CAIRO, July 2l.
Information was received ON Saturday af-
ternoon that force of rebels 800 strong
would encamp that night at point three
miles from Kenzi, whose intentions were to
attack camp Davis, strong stookade fort six
miles south of Corinth next morning, they
being under the impression that the garrison
was nearly all away on scout in Alabama
Detachments Of the 9th Illinois and Sd Ohio
cavalry we're Immediately sent forward, who
surprised and captured the whole force.
Mrs. Clement Vallandigham is now at the
Clifton House canada side), Niagara Falls,
either awaiting the arrival or enjoying the
society e her copperhead martyr spouse
Some members OF the Ohio delegation to the
President are also there. for the purpose Of
inducing their leader to decline the nomination
to the goyernorship Of Ohio.
jeff Davis has decided not to execute the
Union oifcert selected for that honor, The
excess Of rebel prisoners in our hands has
d.uiIltss eDunllftI this raspoot f.r ala. lane