Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19
br brig. Gen., lnsp, Zen.
War Department, Washington, April 81.


The Richmond Republic says that when
General Grant arrived at Raleigh, and the
only terms upon which the surrender of John
ston's army would be accepted were made
known TO the latter, jeff Davis commanded
him not to surrender; to disband his infant
ny, spike bis cannon, and, with his cavalry
and mounted artillerists, to cover the fight
of the remnant Of the Confederate Govern
ment. Johnston received this order with in
dignation, and refused to obey it, saying that,
in the position in which be then found him
self, three duties claimed his consideration
His duty TO his troops his duty to his coun-
Try, composed of the wives and families of
those brave men, and his duty to his superb
or officer. The last, he considered. under
the circumstances, the least imperative, and
be chose to disregard it. Acting upon this
determination he surrendered his army.
The New York Post says that the traitor
Foote of Tennessee, who has been for some
time past on parole in that city, was officially
informed last week he must stand his trial for
treason if he remained ia the country, but
that he wisely preferred to leave the country,
1t is understood that the same course will be
pursued with Stephens. Vance, and some
others of those who have been active in the
rebel government, while Davis, Berjamin,
Leicher, and some others Of the most pro-
minent ones will be tried for treason, and
when convicted will be punished for treason.
The man who was arrested on Saturday
last at the farm Of Lieut. Col. Boyd, near
Chambersburg, Penn, and who was said to
answer the description of Surratt turns out
to be German named Stokes. He is evil
IDENTIFY fugitive from justice, but the authori-
ties have no feason to suppose that he was
connectedwith the conspiracy plot,
Surgeon General Dale has received dis
patch from Washington stating that thou
sand prisoners who have been confined In
Florida have arriaved at Annapolis, and that
more are to come.
The released Union prisoners from Ander-
sonville, Georgia, state that in and around
the Infamous rebel prlsion pen at that place
there are the graves of over nineteen thou
sand national soldiers.
1t is stated that George Sanders, who had
suddenly disappeared from Montreal few
days previously, returned there on the 9th
instant.
The Times special Washington telegram
states it has been positively decided to pro-
coed at once TO reduce the strength Of the
army to 1875 or 10000 men, and the ar
engagements, therefore, are proceeding with
all possible dispatch. ..4,
The committee on the conduct of the war
requested Gen. Sherman to proceed to Wash
ington by boat, that the committee might sd-
journ. He declined peremptorily, and pro-
ceeded to march onward with his troops.
The Nashville Press learns that Gen. Fos-
ter Forrest, has been killed by Capt. Walker
OF the rebel army. to revenge the killing Of
his son by the former.
Ninety-three large boxes, packed with the
papers Of the late rebel government, have
been dispatched from Richmond to Washing
ton.
The Merchants Bank of Burlington, the
Bank of Bellows Falls and the West River
Bank at Jamaica, are all taking measures to
change into National Banks.
"EvRRY American CITIZEN SHOULD HAVE
portraits of George and
Martha Washington, copies from Gilber, Stu
arts paintings. These beautiful portraits are
sold only to subscribers, at Sl.25 for each
portrait. Agents wanted. w. I. Holland
publisher, Springfield, Mass; ]. H. Grou,,
general agent. West Brattleboro, VT.
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The friends Of Bradford p. Sparrow, of Co.
X 4th VI, have received letter from him,
dated Jacksonville, Florida, May 4lh. He
came into our lines unexpectedly with 5000
others and is provided for in Parole Hospital
at Jacksonville. Florida. He bad been a
prl'sper in tue hands Of the rebels for more
thai A d tnonths .H., .rl.a s.