Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-27

mond Enquirer Of last Thursday. It says
after every manly effort the rebels may fail
and policy and interest would incline the re-
bells to submit to the United states rather
than to England, France or Maxmillimam. -
Joining their military forces they could sweep
this continent and thus at length hide their
shame, while America would seome the col
lossal power Of the world.
On the other hand some Richmond editors,
in view Of the fact that they have lost all the
seaports Of consequence, make great efforts
to prove their disasters a blessing. They
say war 10 not their sole business. Conscrip-
ties must be vigorously enforced, and every
nc that can must fight.
Gen Joe Johnston in a speech at Columbia,
s. c. said he was out Of service, and regr T.
ted that he could not serve with the rebel
soldiers.
II. S. Foote refuses to be released and in
sists upon trial to show why he was arrest
ed
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent
gives additional particulars f Griorson's late
raid in Mississippi They confirm previous
reports Of its great success. He marched
400 miles, lost less than 100 men, captured
600 prisoners and brought in 1000 contra
bands, together with 1000 horses, besides
destroying 100 miles Of railroad &c.
The Heralds Central American correspon-
dent makes important developments in regard
to intrigues nov in progress there to bring
about the absorption of the Spaniah Ameti-
can Republics by Maximilian's Empire,
through prince agents.
The Tribune's Fort Fisher correspondence
says the explosion OF the magazine was
caused by tie care essness Of our men who
we're indisoret enough to 20 in with lighted
cigars aad ligh ed candles. They were eau
Toned but paid DO heed to IT, The total
Losses during the fight will not exceed 400,
and those by the explosion 100 or more
About 100 more must be added for the navy.
The Herald's dispatch says the peace mis-
sion Of the elder Blair has official endorsement.
He received brilliant reception by Mrs. JET
ierson Davis at Richmond. IL is believed
the pressure Of the peace party in the south,
will compel the rebel government TO entertain
At least any proposition for peace. The re-
suit Of Mr.. Blair's efforts is looked for with
the greatest anxiety.
Baltimore dispatches repeat the report of
the evacuation Of Wilmington by the rebels
New YORK, Jan. "a
The Herald's Fort Fisher correspondent
says The naval feet and army commenced
moving towards Wilmington last Wednesday,
There is no confirmation of the report that
Gen. Terry had occupied the place, but from
explosions heard it was thought that the reb-
els we're blowing up the Qualifications there
preparatory to evacuating. A large earth
work on the west side OF the Fear rlver taxi
en- possession Of by our forces with little OPP
position. rebel chart, locating torpedoes
in the river was found and many have been
taken up.
Richmond papers Of the 2lst announce the
resignation of the rebel Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Jan. "a. !
TO Maj Gen. Dir:
The following telegram has just been re-
ceiyed by the department from Lieut.. Gen.
Grant:
City Point, Va, Jan. %. To Hon. K. NJ.
Stanton :---One of my staff has just return ed
from Fort Fisher with disTatch from Gen.
Terry, from which extract the following:
" On the 10th, the enemy blew up Forts
Csswell and Campbell, and abandoned them
and the works on Smiths Island, also those
at smithville and Reeves Point. These
places we're occupied by the navy. The whole
number of guns captured amounts TO 1872
A large number Of small arms also fell into
our hands, besides quantities of ordnance and
commissary stores. Our casualties prove
smaller than first reported They foot ur
thus IL officers and l07 men killed as
officers and 400 men wounded"
(Signed) U. S. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
(Signed) e. M. STANTON,
Sac'y of War.