Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-10

conference AT Fortress Monroe laeteu iout
hours and was perfectly friendly and good
tempered throughout, not wcrd was sid
on either side indicating any but amicable
sentiment. On our side the conversation
was mainly conducted by the President, and
on their side by Mr. Hunter, Mr.. stephens
occasionally taking part. TIE rebel commits
sioners said at the outlet, and throughout
the conference declared, their entire lack Of
authority to make, receive or consider any
propositions whatever looking towards a close
Of the war except on the basis of lndepend-
ence of the Confederate States, as prelimin-
AIRY condition.
The Hersld's Washington dispatch says
those in position TO know the real facts Of
the recent peace conference look upon the re-
suit as being very far from failure. 1t is
impossible for President Lincoln or Secretary
Seward to say to what extent the negotiations
have failed or have met with success till
reply to the report Of the rebel Vice Presi-
dent Stephens and his associates at Rich
mond is received
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says the President will issue proclamation
sitting forth the result Of the peace negotia-
tons, and calling on the people TO fill up the
armies and assist in closing up the war by
overwhelming the rebels by military opera
tons.
WARRINGTON, Feb. 6.
The Washington Chronicle and the Ne
tona Intelligencer in leading Articles this
MONDAY morning, both treat the peace nego-
tiations as at an end. The finances must now
be put on a war footing again.
Jay, Cooke g. Co., expect to sell three or
four million 7-30 notes daily for the next two
or three months. They also expect with such
a sale, il Sherman is successful to be able to
greatly advance the value of " Grecnbacks !"
Richmond papers say that during discus
sion in the reb,l House on arming slaves
Mr.. Wigfall Of Texas in reply to those who
said they were not fighting for slavery, de-
clared that be was fighting for slavery and
nothing else.
The Wing says that Gen. Hindman and
Mr.. Foole are on their way to Sonora.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. g.
A special dispatch to the evening Tele-
graph dated Washington, Feb 6. says The
Richmond Wing has the following:
Charleston, FeJ. 2. Dispatches from Brax-
ton Bridge dated TAO last night says the en-
envy advanced to-day across Whppy Swamp
driving our cavalry on our left six miles from
this place. They are supposed to be in heavy
force. There is column of cavalry on the
Augusta road moving rapidly from some I'M
known point. Whippy Swamp is about thirty
miles northwest Of Pocataligo and about the
same distance southwest Of Branchville. Be-
fore reaching the latter place Sherman's
troops have to cross several tributaries Of the
Combsfee as well as Edisto river.
LATER The enemy has possession of Me-
Brides Bridge and diminishing is going on in
front of Braxton Bridge.
The enemy is certainly moving on Branch
vile. Dispatches from Adams Ruh says the
enemy came up in Barges to Young's Island
about noon, drove in the pickets, fred several
buildings on the plantations and are retiring.
This morning three steamers are off White
Point and landing is threatened. Adams
Run is about twenty miles southwest of
Charleston.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.
The Tribune now favors peace through
war With full ranks sixty days will suffice
to stamp out the last embers of the rebellion.
The Times Washington dispatch says the
Cabinet concurs in the Presidents action and
there is every prospec' that the climax Of the
war in the spring campaign will see the mos
stupendous and compulsive efforts.
The Heralds special dispatch says the en-
forcement of the draft will be speedy.
The latest Richmond papers are filed with
billigerent editorials denouncing reunion, snc
claiming that the army is for fighting it out
They had not yet heard of the result of tn,
conference. They rejoice greatly over Lee
promotion.
The Wing demands that Bragg be entirel!
set aside as utterly worthless.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says i
is reported that the rebels have adopted a ne Y
war policy. Richmond is to be evacuated
and the whole Atlantic coast abandoned an,
a stand made inland.
Richmond papers of the 9th, received il
Washington this morning. announce the re-
turn of the rebel peace commissioners an'
the explosion Of all negotiations for peace,
They urge vigorous prosecution Of the wal
} WHEELING. Va, Feb. g.
Gov. FOREMAN received the following tele
gram to-day. dated Cumberland, 9th.
cavalry scout Of Gen. Sheridan's encounter
ed the force Of the rebel Maj. Harry Gilmor
/ yesterday near Moore6eld and whipped il
handsomely, capturing upwards of 200 off
GERS and men. Among the officers CAPTURE
was the noted guerrilla chief and robbei
Harry Gilmore, himself.
(Signed) b. F. KELLY.
Brevet Maj, Gen.
CAIRO, H., Feb. 6.
The steamer Molly Abel, from New o.
leans Jan 3lst has arrived with large guar
tity of sugar and molssses.
The reported evacuation of Mobile is cor
fTmed.
} The Times says the the information is vi
doubted. Twelve refugees who lett Mobi
3 on the 18th and arrived at New Orlesn
stated that the evacuation commenced the da
before their departure that the guns an
9 ordnance stores were going to Selma, by "a
: and water. Simultaneously with this NOV
D ment a sweeping consumption was going O
J among the citizens of Mobile to escaE
) which the people were fleeing from the Gil
> by squads. 1t was thu general impressio
that no defense of the city would be attemp
e ed. Its garrison was small and composed Q
Q militia under Gems Taylor and Maury.
e HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAo,
Z February s.
!" The army OF the Potomac is once more
i motion, and ere this dispatch reaches 20
IS objects intended to be accomplished will ha
o haen noi nnlv Aavalonad but q. deuFae of an