Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-08-26

but trains are not allowed 10 run, in conse.
quenoe Of the proximity Of the enemy.
A Mobile dispatch Of the 7th to the rebel
papers states that Gen. Frank Gardner had
assumed command OF that city. Two thou
sand F'deral soldiers, from Pensacola, cross.
ed the Perddo on the 10th. and were advanc
ing towards Mobile Bay. The Federas land
ed q small force at Montross on the evening
Of the 10th but retired at night.
A Mobile correspondent states that foul
ron-olad steamers, blockade runners. were al
that city.
4 A, NJ, Of the lth.
Admiral Fsrrsgut had prepared for action
and issued orders to attack Fort Morgan at
o'clock that morning. 1t would receive a
furious Smelling, and cooperative movements
were to be made by large force.
At late hour on the night Of the llth, il
was stated that Farragut had demanded an
unconditional surrender The Mayor OF Mo-
bile has ordered non-eombatants out Of the
city, and urges the citizens TO defend the city
to the last extremity. The captured officers
and crews Of the rebel rams Tennessee and
Selma arrived at New Orleans on the l4th.
The Times special dispatch says General
Sheridan has changed his position, in order
the better to watch the passes Of the noun
tains. The great number Of points which he
is compelled, by order, to cover, imposes up
pom him more conservative policy than he
would otherwise laJ ont.
The rebel fosce at Martinsburg is but an
uncomfortable raiding party, and will not in
terfere with Gen. Sheridan's programme oil
operations, which will be something more than
defensive
The commercials special Washington dis
patch states that late advices from Atlanta
say the rebels have $4,000 men, including
10000 militia Sherman was expecting re-
Inducements from A. J. Smith Rebel ac-
counts say Sherman is terrifying near Sweet
water on the Chattahooohie.
Last night at about 10 o'clock firing was
heard at sea in the direction of Sandy Hook
The distant boom of repeated reports was
audible for near three quarters Of an hour. 1t
as feared another rebel pirate is at work.
New YORK, Aug. 2S.
The Tribune's special dispatch dated Sat
urday night. states that the ID corps and
others were arriving to reinforce Warren
on the Weldon railroad. Our losses have not
been half Of that of the enemy's, either by
casualties or captures. A desperate conflict
is expected momentarily.
The Worlds correspondent says the canal
ing Of Dutch Creek is abandoned for the pres
ent.
The Heralds London correspondent state
that the Emperor Of the French has just in
formed Mr.. Slidell that be never will recog-
nize the rebel states unless they engage that
all children, born Of slave parents, shall be
free, and that slavery shall be totally abolish
ed, and cease within ten years from the date
of recognition.
The Herald has the following -
Strawberry Plains, dug 2O.-Gen. Ham
cock, having accomplished the object Of his
expedition to the north side of James River,
is Withdrawing his command Part of his
forces have already recrossed the river, the
I'd corps being followed BY cavalry under
Gregg. Gen. Birney, commanding the 10Th
corps, is conducting the Withdrawal Of his
forces. His columns are just approaching
the pontoon bridges.
The Times special Washington dispatch
states that Col. HoPgood of the 5th N. H.,
has been honorably re-instated
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 20.
Some days ago Gov. morton received q
letter from the East, stating that a large mum
Der Of arms were shipped to disloyal parties
in Indiana. On the 18th, four boxes were re-
ceived, addressed to J. ] Parsons, from H H.
Dodd ~ Co.'s establishment A military
guard was Immediately placed around Dodd s
buildings
Upon taking possession of the boxes, i,
was found that .hey contained number OF
revolvers Of the best description, and a guam
tity Of fixed ammunition. |. Parsons and
Chas. G.. Hutchins, partners Of Dodd, VIM
Harrison, Grand Secretary of the Order OF
the Sons Of Liberty, have been arrested, and
placed unOer guard at the Soldiers Home.
The two former were released on taking the
oath. Harrison still remains in custody
This evening, book, containing a list Of the
names of the Sons of Liberty, was found in
the safe Of Dodd 81 Go. The list includes
the names of the Secretary Of the State.
Auditor Of the State, Attorney General, and
Editor Of the indianapolis Sentinel. Also
the names of 400 rebel prisoners, who are
third degree members. ii. H. Dodd is
Grand commander of the Sons of Liberty in
indianapolis.
Fortress MONROE, Aug. 81.
The Steamer Dictator from City Point, has
arrived, bringing few rebel prisoners
Heavy cannonading at IL o'clock on Satur-
day night, on the extreme lett in front Of the
9th corps, and was continued until 4 o'clock
Sunday morning, when i: ceased Heavy
musketry firing continued, however, up to the
hour the boat left, 10 o'clock this morning.
The fighting is described as most spirited.
WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
Adyives from Hagerstown, Md, represent
the excitement at that place as continuing. -
Refugees are arriving in large numbers
Farmers living along the line Of the Poto-
mac are again running off their stock toward
Pennsylvania.
Passengers by the mail steamer from City
Point bring report that the I'd army corps
successfully recrossed James river on Sstur-
day night, thus adding to the mysti6caton Of
the rebels as to the intention of our move-
ments.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. %.
The Nashville Times oontains report that
Wheeler's forces have crossed the river above
Chattanooga, though there is report that
he has gone to East Tennessee. This is dis
credited
1t is reported that a train bound from
Knoxville to Chattanooga was captured near
Cleveland by the rebels.
The Notifications of Knoxville can resist
effsciually five times the number in Wheeler's
force.
Gen, Stesdmans wound was only a scratch