Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-04

NEW YoRk, July az.
The Berald's Fortress Monroe correspon-
dent says JEFF Davis health has failed to
such an extent that he has been permitted to
take out door xercise,--that IL, outside his
casemate, but inside the fort. DR.. Craven
advises this, saying that unless 1t was granted
be would not live much longer. Mr.. Clay
through his physician has secured the same
privilege. A strong guard accompanies Ds-
Wis in his walks. He has not had sent him,
except by his wife, a single letter Of genuine
heartfelt sympathy, but there have been let
ters in which all the bitterness Of hate taunt-
ing sarcasm aud malediction have been con-
densed into words Of most singing rebuke
and sharply pointed snotamas.
Mr.. Clay's health improves. Mitchell be-
gins to chafe under his imprisonment and il
would not take much pressing for him to ac-
cept pardon now.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says:
A report received at the Freedmsn's Bureau
from the agent in Arkansas represents the
conduct and condition Of that State in a high
ly favorable light. They are generally work
ing industrously and appear to appreciate
freedom, without being disposed to abuse it.
The Times Washington dispatch says
Gen. Rhoddy is here applying for pardon.
Hereafter cases where negroes are summon
ed as witnesses will be tried before Provost
+ Courts.
The Times Richmond correspondent says
the elections here last Tuesday were charact-
etized by good order. ]. w. Wright was
elected Sheriff N A. sturtevant Mayor
Judge Lyons to the bench of the Husting's
Court; Rob't Howard, Clerk of the same
court and Marmaduke Johnson, Attorney
Of the Circuit Court. Sturtevant and Johnson
we're in the rebel army.
Private advises from the west state that
nat day has passed for six weeks but that
the overland telegraph wires have been cut
and the inference is that an Indian war is i'm
minent.
Capt. Walker Of the U. s. steamer sacra-
mento in a dispatch to the navy department,
dated at Kingston, Ireland, received on
the 10th instant. gives account of his recent
pursuit Of the rebel pirate Rappahannock on
her trip from the Southampton to Liverpool.
She managed to keep so close to the shore
that he could not interfere with her without
violating international law.
CINoINNArTI, July 81.
The Gazette's Cairo dispatch says the GAL
weston correspondent of the Houston News
writes, under date OF July l, that orders have
been issued to the officials of Matamoras to
prepare accoutrements for $4,000 troops of
the empire. The troops are to consist ef
French, Austrians and Algerians.
The reason given for this collection Of
troops is because the United States have
similar number at Brownsville and adjacent
points. The French officers assert that there
is no reason to send army of $4,000 or
| l00, 900 men to Texas, unless II was designed
TO make aggressive movements upon Mexico.
The spirit of the two armies is described
as being exceedingly hostile. and there il az
fliation between our officers and those Of the
| Empire. -- .----..
New YoRK. July 90.
The Tribune's special Washington dispatch
says Semi-official news from Mexico mem
tions the desertion to Gen. Ortega's army Of
two cavalry regiments who rendered the
services of large number Of Mexican officers
coming in from points in possession of the
French. Also, that Macmillan has contract
cd for the introduction of large number Of
negroes to be kept in slavery for ten years,
that their temporary bondage may renewed
and that they may be sold without their con-
sent.
The steamer George Washington brings
New Orleans dates of the 22d. Our files
contain the following news from Texas.
The Mstamoras Commerce of the 18th
says Gen. Steele has required Cortn4s who
is in Brownsville to preserve the peace, but
having access to Mexico he continues to rob
on that side Of the river, seeking refuge ON
the American side. Gen. Monte has received
authority from the Emperor to raise battal-
tion of Mexiosns for guerrilla service. In
stead of 10000 it is between 1000 and g.
900 Missourisns and Texans who are on
their way to Mexico. They are organized
and armed.
Gov. Allen of Louisiana Was hourly ex-
pected at Monterey.
The New Orleans Times Brownsville cor
respondent Of the 18th says Cortinas who
is there is very hopeful of success by the
Liberals and looks upon the movement of the
United States forces to the frontier as adj
vantageous to his cause. He has great num-
bers Americans in his ranks and speaks en-
Enthusiastically of their dash and daring. The
correspondent is very favorsbly impressed
with the appearance Of Cor,inas and has q
high opinion of his capacity.
WARRINGTON, July 2s.
The Daily Chronicle has received letter
from New Orleans. embodying the following
extract from one written by gentleman con-
nected with the Head Quarters of the Union
forces at Clarksville. Texas. 1t is dated July
l1th, and is as follows:
am lying at the mouth of the Rio Grande,
opposite to Bagdad. The Mexicans under
Msximillian guard the opposite site, and our
troops this. the respective pickets are not 40
rods apart. There is good deal of un-
friendly feeling between the two armies. and
they cannot long refrain from blows. On
July 4th our officers went over and many
rows occurred.
heard this morning that Gen. Brown,
commander of Brownsville, yesterday had an
interview with Juarez, and promised him the
assistance OF U. s. troops. and had ordered
the 4th Indiana to cross the river.
Gen. Steele, department commander, went
up by dispatch boat to countermand the order
il possible But even if he succeeds, things