Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-28

circumstances which come to the knowl-
edge Of the Government, render it nearly GER
tain that Booths horse fell with him on Fri
day night, the 14th inst, and II is believed
caused a fracture OF one Of his legs. 1t is
also reported that he has Invested himself Of
his moustache. The likeness published in
Harper's Weekly is said to be correct. The
attention OF Surgeons and the public is called
to these circumstances. II Booth is lying
concealed and wounded, the rewards offered
and the delestation Of his crime by all loyal
citizens, will soon bring him to light"
A Suffolk, Va, correspondent of the Her
aid states that rebel officers who arrived
thate, report that the news of bee's surrender
reached Jeff Davis at Danville, three days
after his proclamation, and jeff. left at d,y-
light next morning for Greens boro. JEFF.
stated that il hard pushed he should go to
Texas, WHARF he was sure he could rally an
army around him and make another stand
and that he shuld never leave the limits OF
Confederacy. He has issued an order for
cavalry to join him and burn bridges over
the Mehevrine and Roanoke rivers which was
reported to be done and also for the evac-
uation Of Weldon.
HEADoUARTERs Army OF THE PoToMAc,
April 30, 1865.
Reports are current here that many OF our
men have been found murdered in the vicini-
iy Of the houses through the country, but
notwithstanding the strictest inquiries have
been made no confirmation can be obtained.
A squadron of cavalry have been sent out to
scour the country and bring in az prisoners
all who are found with arms in their hands
whether claimiog to be paroled or not.
A delegation OF citizens from Dsnvile
came through to headquarters yesterday with
petition from the President and Directors
OF the Richmond and Danville railroad ask
ing permission to reopen their road, saying
all the rolling stock was at Danville, and in
condition. Communications were telegraph.
ed to Gen. Grant, who replied that their re-
quest would be granted provided they taxi
the oath Of allegiance. The government re-
tains the right to take possession Of the road
at any time they see proper. 1t is believed
that the cofs on the route will be running in
two or three days, as the track is in as good
order as before Lees retreat. 1t is obtained
from reliable gentleman that jeff Davi~
was at Danviile some two or three weeks
snce, but had left, and his present where
about are unknown.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April pa 80 A. NJ. I
To Maj Gen. Dir:
10 dispatch dated Mobile, April IA, p.
NJ. Maj. Gen. Candy reports as follows:
We tnd in Mobile and the defenses on the
West side Of the bay over $50 guns and a
large amount of ammunition and supplies Of
all kinds and about 1000 prisoners. lvento-
ries are now being taken and detailed report
will be forwarded as soon as they are COM
plete.
The quantity of cotton will rcbably reach
5000 bales, and there is large amount Of
provision and forage.
Maj. Gen. Hancock reports that nearly all
Of Mosby's command have surrendered, in
GLIDING nearly or quite all of the officers, ex-
cept Mostly himself
Some of Mosby's own men are hunting for
him. being stimulated by reward OF $4,000
offered by Gen. Hancock, who has been di-
rected to establish his headquarters at Wash
ington.
The counties of Prince George, Charles, St.
Mays, in the State Of Maryland, have, during
the whole war, been noted for their hostility
TO the government and their protection to the
rebel blockade runners rebel spies and every
species of public enemies. The mutderers of
the President were harbored there before the
murder and Booth fled in that direction. If
he escapes it will be owing to rebel accom-
plices in that region.
The military commander of this department
will surely take measures to bring these rebel
sympathlzers and accomplces in the murder
to sense Of their criminal conduct.
Il. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y Of War.
NEW ORLEANS, April IS, via Cairo, Odd.
Gen. Candy has issued an order prohibiting
all persons not connected with the army from
going TO Mobile All the monitors except the
Cincinnati are up to the city and the rest of
Palmer's feet will soon arrive up. The
launches from the monitor feet sent up the
river captured blockade runner with 1000
bales of cotton. 1t is stated that Gen. Hurl-
but will relieve Gen. Granger of the command
at Mobile as soon as Banks arrives at New
Orleans, Smiths corps on Monday we're
eleven miles above Blakely enroute to Mont
gomery.
NV YORK, April "a.
The remains of President Lincoln will ar
rive here at 10 o'clock. On the arrival Of
the body at the City Hall. dirges will be
chanted by nine hund'ed German singers,
and again at | 2 o'clock tonight appropriate
solemn music will be CHI nted
1t is now suspected that Booth, the assas-
sin of President Lincoln, is concealed some
where in Washington. If this suspicion is
correct, he will not probably be able to keep
himself much longer out of the hands of the
officers Of the land. If caugh, no will be
tried by military commission, as it would
be impossible to find twelve jurymen who had
not expressed an opinion.
The Times Washington dispatch says -
Mosby secured basis Of agreement similar
to Johnston's. Mosby was to surrender on
the terms Johnston did. II the latter sur
rendered, two days would be allowed to sub
NIT the agreement to Gen. Hancock. II
Hancock agreed, then ten days more were to
be allowed to get an answer from Johnston.
In the meantime no marauding should take
place in Fauquier and Loudon counties, but
If Johnston failed to surrender and got whip
ped, then Mosby was to surrender on the
terms granted Lee.
The steamer Blackstone, from Hilton Head
the goth, brings Savannah papers of the 18th.
The Savannah Herald OF the 18th says: In
telligence reached here on the 18th, which
confirms the report of the fall of Mon.uom-