Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20
MISCELLANEOUS DISrdTGHEs.

r
BY the Herald, rs being pue'ished by the
savanpsh Republican, n ctnsrd, as the Re-
publican Of the 9Th IN received by the Arago,
and has no reference to themi and passengers
BY that steamer say that they heard nothing
Of them.
We have the following news from savan-
nah Gen. Gesry has ordered all unemploy-
ed negroes to report for the purpose oil OBJ
tsinine wood. City compensation and rations
furnished.
The Republican says several Northern
capitalists are in the city to establish the frst
national bank Of Savannah. Branches Of the
frt class commercial houses in New Yotk,
Boston and Philadelphia are to be establish
ed as soon ss the port Is opened.
The Tribune's Montreal correspondent
says OF the origin Of The rumor Of the pro-
bable recognition after the 4th Of March next,
Of the Southern Confedefscy by England and
Frsee, that Dudley Mann had written Sanders
thss slidell told him MANN that be (slidell)
had learned from Drouyn De L'Huys that it
was the Emperors intention to recognize the
Confcderacy In The Sprtug. but that there was
little or no hope Of England uniting in this
scheme. Out Of this on dit Of Msnn's, a
drunken rebel hse manufactured the story Of
the positive determination Of the two Powers
TO come TO 'tse help Of the rebels.
t HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. IL.
The following dispatch was received by
Gov. Curtin this morning:
JEFFERsoN CRY, Mo-, Jan. IL. To the
Governor Of Pennsylvania Free Missouri
eteets her Oldest sister.
J. G, FLETCHER,
Governor of Missouri.
a.. IL
To his Excelleucy the Governor Of Mis-
souri, Jefferson City; Pennsy vanis, fret
born Of freedom, welcomes her disenthralled
sister State Of Missouri. redeemed 10 the
agony Of the nation. and amid the throes Of
wanton rebellion. Her Offering to liberty
comes baptized in her ichesi blood. and will
be accepted b. faithful and free people as
one OF the GROWING tributes to their match
less heroism, and their sacrifices to preserve
and perpetuste our common nationality.
i.r A. q. CURTIN,
Cover or Of Penney lvsnis.
NEW York, Jan. IA.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch gives
It as the opinion Of an old hand at peace
negotiations that a cessation of hostiliies,
preliminary to formal negotiations, will take
place within ten days. ro-morrow the hand
Of a new peace maker" will fall heavily on
JEFF. Davis obstinecy.
1t 10 understood that the President has dc.
clsred that If Senator Foote is harmed by the
rebels be will bring five Of the most distin-
guished rebel prisoners in our hands to grief
Our cavalry have been ordered to plrsue
Foote's captors.
Richmond papers continue to quarrel over
their leaders. They think JEFF. Davis course
reprehensible and also make an onslaught
upon Kirby Smith who is now discovered to
possess none Of the attributes of great Gen.
sral. Hoods failure in Tennessee lie attri.
buted to the disgust Of the people of tha
State for the confederacy. None but Lee ant
Johnston appear to give satisfaction.
The Herad's Washington dispatch say
Blair has not returned to Washington. Gen
Singleton probably reached Richmond on Fri
day.
The Savannsh correspondent of the 8ti
represents affairs in the city quiet and un
changed and reiterates the report of yester
day as to movements among the citizens Q
Georgia as to Reunion. He says. however
they need confirmation.
All the traders Of Savannah had taken tb
oath of allegiance. There is great sufferin
among the poor and to considerable degre
among the wealthy. Gen. Sherman's entir
army is being reclothed and equipped. Tn
18th corps is already in new habiliments an
made fine appearance at review.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
Gen. Buffers report excites a strong fee
ing in his favor in the military circle here,
If any one from Massachusetts goes int
the cabinet it will be Ex-Gov. Boutwell,.
Mrs. Foote from Richmond has been wal
H., a. ~ NJ.
and her welcome is very cordial.
There Is no important southern news.
The Richmond peace mission will result
nothing. This is the opinion Of prominer
members of the Senate. Gen. Singleton go,
to have a conversation with JEFF. Davis fro
the stand point Of peace Democrat.
49, (sign,d) PHILr.
CIScISrATI, Jan. Is.
The Commerciars Nashville Glenn di
patch says the Tennessee State Conventil
unanimously passed resolution declarir
slavery forever abolished, aud prohibiting
throughout the state. The Convention al,
adopted a resolution prohibiting the legisl
ture from recognizing property in man, al
forbidding it from requiring compensation
DO made to owners Of slaves.
A resolution was slso adopted sbrogatir
the declaration of state Independence al
military league made with the states in rebe
lion in 1861 /; Also abrogsting all avs al
ordinances, passed pursuant thereof.
All officers appointed by the acting Go
ernor since his accession to Office were co
6rmed.
The propositions Of the Convention are
be submitted to the people for ratification
the 22d Of Feb, and on the 4th of March
election will be held for Governor and mel