Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-06

formidable.
Fosters army is still at Broad River Land
covering the Charleston and Savannah rail-
road. 1t is now said that Hardee's force
passed ever that road TO Charleston.
We have had many visitors from Savannah
and citizens speak well Of sherman rule
Gen. Gerry has issued orders dividing navan-
nah into two military districts Tor the better
protection Of the pubic.
TRANSPORTATION is issued to persons who
wish to 90 into the rebel lines. All destitute
persons are sapplied with food. Gen. Sher
man in special FIELD orders states that Savan-
nah is snd will be held as military post for
future military use, it is proper 10 lay down
ceetain general precepts that all may under
stand their duties and obligations. He then
proceeds to state what may permitted for the
convenience and comfort Of the people in
which are embraced all the necessary priyi-
leges Of large community. The publication
Of newspapers is limited to two-the editors
to be held to a strict Accountability for libels,
mischievous matter, premature news, exagger-
ated statements or any comments whatever
on the authorities.
The Savannah Republican Of the goth con-
tains the proceedings of public meeting
influential citizens to take into consideration
matters relating to the present and future
welfare Of the city. Resolutions were a.
dopted lst, That we accept the position Of
the surrender of the city. and in the Lam
guage Of the President Of the United States
seek to have peace by laying down our
arms and submitting 10 national authority
under the Constitution, leaving al! questions
which remain to be adjusted by the peaceful
ful means Of legislature, conferenence and
votes.
ID, That laying esde all differences and
burying bygones we will use our best en-
beavers to bring back the prosperity and
commerce we once enjoyed.
3d. We do not put ourselves in the posi-
ton Of conquered city, asking terms Of a
conqueror, but claim the mmunities and
privileges contained in the proclamation and
messages Of the President Of the United
States, and all legislation in Congress in rel
erence to people situated as we are.
All, That we ask the Governor to call a
convention of the people to say whether
they wish the war continued.
5lh, That it is the unanimous desire Of all
present that Gen. Gerry be continued militia
~ commander Of the post, and that for his
urbanity and kindness he is entitled to our
thanks
The New York Times correspondent adds
the following to his report % the attack on
Fort Fisher, from which we have already
quoted
~ he feet performed It's part noby, and it
is to be regretted that Il ose who had the
, command of the land forces did not exhibit
better spirit in cooperating. In the first
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1ouo others sent from Lee army
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pensNe experiment Wh'ch Prouuceu no eoo'
anu orougn' nhucn evil
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the Malvern, informing him that If he desir
ed, the Admiral would show him the way in
to action. " here ave you going nov > wa
shouted from the flagship to gunooat whlci
was steaming out OF danger To repair
damage in my side was the reply 90 bacl
to your place, OF Will send you and you
boat to the bottom, was the order given !
return. inose wno are spqua'n'eu WIN v"
prompt eu''S ,nauuei ~ w"',n nu''.''
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engagement were not s'uu'eu' ou' su''eu
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