Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS DISPATCHES
Special dispatch to the Times.
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Judge omttn, ana JurleulctlOn fnlly mann
tanned. The prisoners counsel started an.
other objection. Mr.. Devlin protested against
continued objections. The Judge ruled it
was better to hear them. Tine argument was
finished to-day and judgment will be render
ed on Tuesday. The objection raised 10 ut
terly gtoundles. The prisoners lawyers
have tried hard to escape a hearing on the
merits, but without svaik The proceedings
in the Lamotbe case have jus, been publish
ed in pamphlet form. The general opinion
is that the robbers will be given up. X.
hH4e WASHINGTON, January 9.
Richmond papers Of the Eth contain the
following
Mo5tie Jan. S. A Union force is advsnc-
ing southwark Of Smith6eld, 90 miles north
Of Aberdeen. The destruction Of property
is unknown. 1t is also reported that Hoods
army has crossed the Tennessee river, and is
moving on Tupelo which will probably be his
future base Of operations.
The Fort Gains prisoners are expected TO
arrive in this city to-day.
The Raleigh Confederate Of the Sd says
that on the 22d ult. fight took place at Shoe
makers Gap between Cspts. w Price, Ross,
and Garwell's command, and some deserters,
tories, &c.
They attacked our (reb. forces from mbush,
were speedily routed and severely chsstised.
They lost Ia killed and wounded snd 4
prisoners. We lost none killed or wounded.
The Columbia Carolinian says Gen. d. a.
Hill passed down the South Carolina railroad
yesterday under orders to report to Beaure-
gard at Charleston. ru
The Wilmington Journal says Bragg has
written letter revealing spirit of christian
hope. He say there is no cause Of ALARM
There is no enemy between Wilmington and
Fort Fisher. With his present force he
thinks he will be able to resist a further at
tempton Wilmington and closes BY asking for
the prayers Of all christians for himself and
army. -ru aar
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th says
The reports of Sberman's having crossed the
Savannah river are confirmed. He is belev-
ed to be marching on Grshamsville.
The Wing Of the 9th says: A large num-
Der Of deserters and lauless men are roaming
over the counties Of Georgia committing de-
predations on the inhabitants.
The dispatch says since Sherman left Mil
ledgeville, Ga, he has changed his policy
In that town and at Atlanta be was all hsrsn-
ness and brutality, at Savannah he has been
all CANCELLATION.
The Mobile Tribune learns that on the 10th
ult., party Of Yankee raiders 1900 strong
reached West Pascagouls and we're embarked
on launches. They destroyed several ferries
and did other damage
,..rr. CINCINNATI, Jan. 9.
The CO respondent Of She Commercial es-
Inmates that Hood took across the Tennessee
river from $4,000 to $4,000 men. Forrest
abandoned about $50 wagons on the North
size Of the river. On Friday the rebel Gen.
Lyon with 800 men passed through Me-
Minnsville captured a company of Tennessee
Federal cavalry. He then crossed the Chat
tanooga railroad below Tullahoma, tore up
few rails and moved on his way to join For
rest at Russellville. f.sl ..r t.t.
dim FORTRESS Mon ROE, Jan. Z,
y Secretary Stanton and Gen. Meggs arrived
Last night. A large iron-clad monitor sup.
posed to be the Dictator, arrived in Hampton
Roads this afternoon. The weather is stormy
' NEW YoRK, Jan. 10.
The Hera,d's City Point correspondent o.
the 9Th. says Maj. Gen. Butler has been re-
lieved of bis command, and ordered to re.
port at Lowell. Mass. The order relieving
him said Gen Grant would name his success.
sor Maj Gen. Ord has assumed Temporary
command Of Gen. Buffers army, and depart.
ment. 0alni u.'
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
Mr.. Blair ia in Richmond, and goes special
To see what can be done In the way OF peace.
The Tribune don't think he will succeed
and urges the filing up Of our armies, anc
making short work of the rebellion
Blair is not clothed with any power from
our government but we infer that he is au
thorised to ascertain whether any true peace
ia now atlainable. ai tal
The Heralds Winchester correspondent
details conversation with man recent,
from Ricf mond, who says that the rebels ar,
busy preparing for the evacuation of tha
city Much government property and many
officials have already been sent off co the in
terror. jeff. Davis has become convinced
that he cannot hold the city much longer
a1d being ruined. a a7fl tal 7r a
The Times correspondent says the invest
igation of the fiasco in the mine explosion il
front Of Petersburg is closed, and the verde
will show divided responsibility falling up
on Gems. Burside, Meade and the Genera
wholed the assault, nor does Gen. Gran
hold himself entirely blsmeless, especially il
permitting the selection of the officer who lee
the assault 10 be made by lot. t
The Times and Worlds Washington spe
ciai dispatch says the Blairs have again start
cd for Richmond, having been informed tina
passes from the rebel secretary of war avail
them at City Point. PAD
The Times special Washington dispatcl
says It is rumored that Gen. Sherman ha
communicated to the President that the Geor
gia state authorities have applied TO com
back into the Union. and that Secretary Stan
tons visit to Savannah is doubtless in con
nection with this subject.
The Times says Gen. Thomas has been
Major General in the regular service, vic
Gen. Fremont, resigned, dating from his vic
tory over Hood. Similar nominations 70
Sherman, Meade and Sheridan have been sen
TO the Senate.
Later rebel papers show that JEFF Davi
has now on his hands qusrrels with the gov
ernors of Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama.
The Richmond Wing thinks that the re
cent alleged peace mission of the Bairs ha
entitled the United States to be considers
the most impudent nation that has ever ha
existence.
The Charleston Courier says Hood butch