Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-06-02
New YosK, May rs.

on the 7th inst. He destroyed a large guam
tity Of rebel stores. On the 30 inst, Gov.
Watt was arrested and reached Montgomery
on the 5th. The people OF Alabama appear
satisfied with the situation. Union Meetings
which are largely attended, are being held 10
different parts Of the State. The rebel Gen.
Forrest has issued an address to his soldiers
advising them to submit TO the laws and aid
in restoring peace.
The Times Washington dispatch says -
A gang of rebel outlaws have invaded West
moreland County. Va, coming from the low
er part of Maryland. A cavalry force has
been sent in pursuit.
The Times Special Washington dispatch
states, that General Custar hHs taken COM
mand Of the Department of Missouri and that
Gen. Merritt goes with him.
There was great turn out of the citizens
last night, to serenade Maj General Sherman.
II was sometime before they could get the
old hero to come out, but the immense crowd
would listen 10 no excuse and 80 he had to
appear.
The letter Of Gen. Sherman complaining
Of the suppression Of his official reports al
ready referred to is published. he says he
made frequent official reports all of which
most ridiculous nonsense was industriously
spread. but he has been too long fighting
rebels to be scared by mere noncombsttants,
no matter how high their civil rank. He
says "Brave men never insult the captured
OF mutilate the dead, but towards and lag
CARDS always do" As to himself he asks
fo- no popularity, nor reward. He desires
the Department to publish his official letters,
"a I'D hnt staw -
purposely suppressed. He draws consolation
from the fact that though truth lies in the
bottom OF well, Yankees have perseverance
enough to get to that bottom.
WAsHINGToN. May "a.
A signal gun fred near the Capitol at
O'Clock put the column in motion, and at 20
minutes af'er 8 desfening cheers announced
the approach Of Gen. Sherman to the review
/ ing pavilion. No battle guidon was borne
before him, and as he headed his force he
looked every inch leader. Flowers were
lavishly bestowed upon him, and as he moved
past the President, ssluting gracefully, the
enthusiasm was unparalleled here.
With him. a few PAGES in the rear, was
Gen. Howard-the Havelock of our contin-
ent-who managed his charger with left hand,
an empty sleeve showing that his right arm
udA boCu lOI buc tue DcDuDliC.
Behind Gen. Sherman rode his staff, or
derles and signal corps, rough, hearty look
ing fellows, mounted on their serviceable
nags.
The army of Georgia headed the column,
and it was followed by the army of the Ten
nessee. In all its mighty host there are,
believe, no regiments from New England,
except the ID and SD Mass. and goth Conn.
WARRINGTON, May 25.
All the prominent generals connected with
the armies of Meade and Sherman are 10
Washington to-day.
The troops are on the outskirts of the town.
The conspirators' trial is in session this
morning. The defence has large number
of witnesses on hand. Mrs. Surratt's coun-
sci expresses confident opinion that they can
show her to be innocent of knowledge OF
the conspiracy.
The President recently informed delega-
ton that waited on him that he was in favor
of leaving the question OF negro suffrage in
the rebel states to the loyal white citizens.
| Gen. Sherman is about town this morning,
mixing with citizens. The Chronicle comes
out 10 an article defending him.
FoRrREss MONROE, May "a.
! A steamer sailed this forenoon for Savsn-
nah under sealed orders. Mrs. Davis, her
four children, brother and sister and Mrs.
Clay go to Savannah in the Clyde. as per-
mission to proceed north, was refused them
by the war department. Yesterday afternoon
a guard was sent out to the Clyde and search
ed the steamer and all the baggage and effects
of the rebel party remaining on board. A
large amount of gold, valuable jewelry, &c
was found in the baggage OF the ladies, but
with the exception of several important do
cuments found everything was left unmolest-
ed.
1t was rumored to-day that Jaf. Davis had
been manacled in order to prevent, no doubt,
any injury to his guard should he, as Mrs.
Davis remarked, become " provoked" at the
strict surveillance held over him.
BALTIMORE, May rs. The American says
Ex-Governor Letcher was arrested at his
home in Lexington, Va, last Sunday, and
has arrived in Washington.
WAsHINeToN, May rs.
/ Official intelligence has been received of the
unconditional surrender of the Stonewall to
the Spanish authorities at Havana.
! The water proof cloak and shawl worn by
JEFF Davis was presented to the War Depart
ment to-day by Col. Pritchard.
( The Posts special says there is no longer
any doubt that JEFF will be tried for treason
very soon in civil court. Gen. Lee will be
indicted by the Grand Jury in Richmond in a
few days for treason. The moment he is in
dicted his parole is Of no furthsr use to him.
CAIRO, H., May rs.
The New Orleans Times says; Eight thou
sand rebels are now at Mobile being paroled:
among them are Dick Taylor and other promi-
nent Generals.
! The Estafette, French paper published in
Mexico, says, the emigrants lately from the
United States are returning, being unable to
find land or labor to support themselves.
The same paper says the American news
created profound sensation in Mexico, and
such powerfully shocking events must con
vince the Northern party Of the ultimate re-
suit Of the war, which is destined to bring
about events thus unforeseen ia the policy o
Mexico, and the Eastern powers OF Europe
cannot be Indifferent 10 them.
| Il fAvors offsri, & the advantages to South
ern emigration, as the only means Of steming
the torrent which threatens to overwheln
that country, as the southeners know how tC
defend the soil they may possess.
] Another paper says the condition OF Mexi'