Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-06-16
WHOLE NO. 3O61.
wAsH1soroE, June I.

WAsH1roroE, June 7.
This has been gala day for the citizens OF
Vermont residing or sojourning here, and
many prominent military gentleman from 9TH
er States have manifested an equal interest
in the review Of the Green Mountain troops
by Gov. Smith OF that gallant State. IL Is
now upwards Of four years since the Vermont
brigade was organized, and il has since then
made glorious record. The troops to-day
we're under the command Of Brevet Maj. Gen.
l.. A. Grant, whose staff officers we're Major
Barber, Asst. Adj General, Capt. Geo. Bon
EFT, Inspector, and Capt. Baxter, Abide Camp.
| The infantry were organized for the occasion
into two brigRdes under the command of Bre-
vet Brig. Gen. Foster Of the 4th regiment,
and Col. Meade Of the Sth. On the right Of
/ the line we're the lst Vermont Veteran Cav
airy, Col. Hall with full ranks, well mounted.
They leave for the Northern frontier on Mon
day. The infantry regiments in line were the
Second, Lieut.. Col. Tracy; Third, Brevet
Col. Floyd Fourth, Lieut.. Col. Pratt; Fifth,
Lieut.. Col. Kennedy Sixth, Lieut. Col Lin
coin, and Eleventh, Lieut.. Col. Hunsden--
all OF the Vermont Brigade also the Eighth.
Lieut.. Col. Franklin and the Tenth, Lieut..
Col. Damon. The brigade had its fine Band.
and the Eighth, had its celebrated Tegimental
band, organized in New Orleans when
the regiment was there. Governor Smith
came on the field about eleven o'clock,
with his staff, all in citizens dress.
They were accompanied by Brig General
Wells and staff, and other officers. forming
an imposing cavalcade. The review was con-
Quoted in accordance with army regulations.
When the column paid its marching salute
there was a brilliant array of ladies, with
quite munger Of civil officials, among them
Hon. s. B. Colby, Register Of the Treasury,
Hon. Jas. Barrett, Commissioner Of PEN
sions, and other Vermonters. After the re-
} view Gen. Grant entertained Gov. Smith and
his other guests in large bower erected near
his quarters, which commanded fine view
of the Capitol Full justice was done to the
good cheer provided, and the visitors return
ed to Washington well pleased with the days
display. The troops reviewed will all APP
pear in the parade tomorrow, and q large
; pavilion has been erected for the Vermont
spectators, appropriately decorated, directly
! opposite the Presidents pavilion.
New YORK, June 8.
New Orleans dates Of the 3lst ult state
. that Col. A. Smith and w. Z. Bellinger,
Commissioners sent by Msgruder to settle
the terms for the surrender Of the rebel forces
in Texas, had arrived. When sent Magruder
knew nothing of Kirby Smiths surrender
They state they represent fully the civil au-
thorities. Gen. Candy told them he could
not recognize the civil authorities, but would
grant the Commissioners an interview. They
represent that the people of Texas will re-
turn to the Union without the least reserva-
tion they do not desire to set up any bar
riers between themselves and any other States,
East, West and North, they are anxious, and
long have been. to return to the Union. They
return to it as il is, without claim upon the
past, and accept the situation pure and
simple.
New YORK, June ..
The Tribune's Correspondent with the
Texas expedition 7th inst, writes that Gen.
Weitzel visited Norfolk the day before to fn-
ish up business. He would sail on the after
noon of the 7sh with the whole expeditionwith
the exception of two regiments who we're to
sail the next day.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says it
is not to be inferred that jeff. Davis will be
tried in the District OF Columbia because he
was indicted here. He was not indicted at the
instance of the government and may likewise
be indicted in Maryland and the Eastern
District Of Pennsylvania and If so may be
tried in the one to which the government
may see fit to turn him over.
1t is now stated on good authority that the
government is feeding 200,0 900 Inhabitants Of
, Virginia, 900 of whom are in Richmond.
9 The Times dispatch says All dismount-
ed cavalry will be immediately discharged
, from service. 1t was believed that the gov
ernment would muster out large amount Of
I l.. At. ,k.t
= remained but this is not done and brigade 10
being sent to the command Of Gen. Logan in
Kentucky. This causes some dissatisfaction
A among the men who expected to be dis
. charged.
The Worlds dispatch says: SO many
. troops have been mustered out OF the goth
corps that only enough remain to make one
good division and it has been attached to the
l4th corps.
There seems to be no truth in the report Of
an extra session of Congress.
The Times' Washington dispatch says it
is reported that John Mitchell, now editor Of
the New York Daily News, has been notified
to leave the United States if he wishes to
avoid arrest.
The Herald's dispatch says: John Minor
Bolts is in Richmond to oppose Gov. Pier
points administration and to be candidate
1
, for the Senate.
New ORLEANS, June 8.
Brownsville, Texas, was entered by the
forces OF Gen. Brown. May Slst. The rebels
before leaving sold their artillery to the i'm
perialists. Cortinas was still lowering around
Matamoras. The rebel soldiers are active in
subduing guerrillas in the southern states
No mercy is shown them.
J The report Of Kirby Smiths going to
Mexico ia confirmed He takes with HIM a
large amount Of money. Gen. Guierson has
been assigned to the command Of tie cavalry
,, in the Department of the Gulf. Il. w. sher-
man has recently be appointed Brevet Major
:, General for gallAntry at Port Hudson. Gen.
= Banks has turned over part Of the cavalry
force to Gen. Sheridan.
WAsHIsGroN, June 9.
The order for the discharge Of certain pri.
= soneis of war published yesterday render
personal application to the President for the