Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-22

Nifct y Wkut VI nail an hOur Tho rebels re-
treated. Twelve wounded rebels were found
friday morning at house half mile dis.
tsnt from the scene OF tho engagement and
three were found on tho held Sergt PhilNps.
OF our force, is mottally wounded, one man
was hurt and one captured
The Raleigh STANDARD has editorials .pro-
claiming that peace only can prevent s,arva-
ton. The masses OF the Woodworking peo-
pie want and will have peace.
CAIRO, Jan. W.
The Steamer Forsyth from Memphis, i4th.
has arrived with 100 bales Of cotton, and the
Steamer Lady Franklin, with $50 bales for
Cincinnati.
refugee from Richmond gives the Mem
phis Bulletin a long account Of the condition
OF affairs in the Confederacy. proposition
had been introduced in the rebel Congress to
conscript negroes for soldiers, but it was
vigorously opposed by the members from
Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina.-
President Lincon's amnesty proclamation
caused much excitement among the people
and soldiers, and it was feared that many
would accept it and abandon the rebel cause.
1t was believed that a large majority Of the
troops If left to themselves would lay down
their arms and accept the terms proposed
Lees army and Longstreets troops we're es-
timated at 10000 strong
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
The members Of both Military Committees
OF Congress have received large numbers Of
letters, the writers volunteering suggestions
or edvice as to what should be the features
Of the amendatory Enrolment bill, many Of
these evdenkI desiring that it should be so
framed asSssEesempt themselves from the
draft The bilfNbcfore the Senate will pro-
badly pass that body tomorrow, and be sent
to the House for concurrence. 1t corrects
some Of the faults in the present laws and
renders them more efficient in their operation
The only persons specially exempted from
the draft are the Vice President of the United
States, the Judges Of the L. s. Courts, the
heads of the several Executive departments
and the Governors of States, and, by impli-
cation, such persons are physically or men
tally unfit for service according to prescribed
army regulations. The two cllsses for en-
rollment and draft are merged in one which
is made to include persons between the ages
of 20 and a. Credits are to be given to
cities, towns and wards so as to equalize as
far as possible the draft throughout each dis
trict. The commutaton is Increased to
$500, those who pay it to be exempted from
the present draft, but liable to be called on
in the next. In other words they are in the
condition Of reserved class. Drafted men
may, If they prefer, be transferred to the
navy, such transfer being credited to the
respective localities. Alterations are made
In the old act for conducting the draft, and
attornies or agents are restricted to the fee
of IS for preparing the necessary exemption
papers. The bill has not yet been perfected
by the Senate, but will probably pass that
body with the above features.
The enrolment bill passed the Senate to-
day without any important amendment
J cas- 30, nays 10.
New York, Jan. IS.
Gold, so.
The Irlbune's dispatch from SaDdusky, |
I'm, saws one OF w. \. Persons scouts has
ust returned from thorough reconnaissance ]
owards Point Poles, Canada. He reports
1000 or 5000 rebels at Point Poles, prepar-
ng to make dash on Johnsons Island. Gen.
ID. Terry has every thing m readiness to
eceive his expected visitors properly, should
hey venture to cross the ice. Our veterans
ire anxious to indulge in the variety OF
'kumish on the ice.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The strictest vigilance Is maintained on the !
slvnd, and several batteries are IN position.
The scout who brings this intelligence Is
sara 10 DC most Telahle man.
John hrown, son OF the old hero. who |
resides IN Puten Bay Island. has gone to
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Wilmington Jonrpal Announces the heacbino
# two more blockade runners the steamers
Ranger and Aoair
Tbo Ricbmond WHO of the 15,h thinks
be fn,u,e of the Son1h ia invnlvod in tho
,e,t snrin., comnaien in ITnner Georgis
Tho Inoni,er giyes a renort that 5000 Van
,ses landed AZ Kinsalo. Westmoroland 20.
Va, on the I2th, and had DESTROYED all the
ALT and provisions provided by the citizens
or the use of their families.
The Arago has arrived from Port Royal
md Stone Inlet 18th inst. A squad of 20
# the goth Conn Volunteers, were captured
Dec 80 near ST., Augustine, Fla, by a rebel |
.ayalry comnany Iieut Walker was wound |