Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-11
RhIFIoH. N. C.. Aug. q.

Parties arriving here from diierent parts
vt the State say there Is a great change in
the conduct Of the late rebel soldiers. Their
complete submission and good intentions to
the government for the 6rst few weeks after
the collapse Of the rebellion challenged the
admiration Of all loyal men, but since the
Wholesale display Of clemency to rebel lead
ers Of wealth and influence. this ratorous
aud arrogant class have poisoned the minds
of these soldiers against the Union, and are
now organizing them for political conflict
with the Government and a war against I'm
ion men and negroes They are having ev-
rything their own way, and designating dele
gates to the convention TO which they expect
soon 10 be called. Unless the government
inteTferes and excludes these leaders from
participating in this body, true Union men
will have nothing to do with its deliberations,
which they claim win result 10 farce and
ruin all associated with 1t.
WIN. p. Moore and other wealthy citizens
Of Newberne are soon TO erect 10 that city
one Of the largest hotels in the United States.
NEw York, Aug. 8.
The Tnbune's Raleigh correspondent says
q negro named Curry, who. some years since,
made bis escape from slavery, few days
since reappesred in his old nelgbbOrhOod In
search Of his family to take them North,
when he was set upon by citizens and nearly
killed. He related his treatment to General
Ames, who sent squad OF cavalry out and
had the hssailaits brought to him. Governor
Holden then notified Gen. Ames that he had
appointed justices Of the peace to attend to
such cases and be had no doubt justice would
be done; but General Ames retains bis pris
oners. In the meantime a charge of assault
and battery has been brought against Curry
and he too has been arrested and Imprisoned
by Gov. Holden's orders.
r Mon REAL, Aug. 8, 1865.
Gen. Grant and party left Quebec last ev-
ening on steamer Europa, Tor this city. A
large crowd accompanied him to the steamer
aud cheeted heartily as the boat left the pier.
Admiral Sir James Hope and oother Q Ulcers OF
the feet made formal call upon Gen. Grant,
yesterday afternoon. The Europa arrived at
this port at hali-past Fix O'Clock this morn
ing. Notwithstanding it was so early sever
al hundred people were on the pier to well
come him. They gave him three cheers as
he entered the carriage in waiting. He is
accompanied by Msjor General Doyle. He
has taken rooms at ct. Lawrence Hall, but
will leave to. night at seven o'clock, by spec
stop Till to-morr,w, but be will adhere to the
arrangements already made.
The city is excited this morning over an
attempt made last night to abduct George N.
Sanders. he parties attempting it offered
one Of the detectives, O Leary, ten Thousand
| dollars to be party to the scheme. O'Lesry
informed the Chief Of Police and entered into
an arrangement with the abductors. O'Leary
l ~ Sapaar.f h,naa
and asked him to 60 out and see the Recorder
Sanders complied. They were riding slowly
through the street when the abductors sprang
upon them. Leary was pitched out and
Saunders was gagged and handcufed. The,
soon ran into the police, who were posted IL
strong force on all the roads. The abductofi
were taken. Their names are Hogan and
| Burns. Another man was arrested at La
chine, named Clayton, supposed to be one o
the party. Two indians were engaged with
a boat to take anders across the river. Ar
rangements had been made by the abductor
to make rapid run to the States.
New YoRK, Aug. 9.
Coupons, skies of 'sl, 81 OF; u s. $50.
/ $l06 Is u. s. 10 4O's, 81 OF Ia.
Inc Cuba arrived a. 10 o'clock. Al! wa
well with the Gfest Eastern up to the 29th
She paid out $50 nautical miles of the cab
on the afternoon Of the 2S b. The signal
were then good. 1t was after that when thu
signals failed.
The Herald's dispatch contains mpor.
tant correspondence from Charleston, :. c.
A collision was imminent between the citizen,
and military power in consequences OF Gov
| Perry in proclamation re-appoinung the OLD
rebel county Ulcers. The rebel sheriff d
Charleston had demanded the surrender o
the county j AL from Gen. Benlett, post com
mander. The military general and Unior
men Of the State are indignant over the proc
lsmstion.
The Heralds City Of Mexico correspond
ence says The impetiahsts here are con.
| graduating themselves upon the prospect o.
recognition by the United States, and it was
reported that Gen. Almonte was there to Sc.
cure that desidera,um.
The same correspondent describes the pres
ent condition Of the country as anything bu,
hattering to the new Government. The re-
! publ can armies are still large and Efficient
and holding indisputsbIe possession OF large
portion Of the country, while guerrilla bands
roam at will, and the friends Of Jusrez re-
gain ground every~herv.
The berald's Vera Cruz correspondent
/ gives sickenng accounts of most attrocious
vandalism and outrages committed by the
| French soldiers in Mexico, by order OF the
Imperial army officers.
SANDY Hook. Aug s.
Nail steamer Coba arrived If here thi,
morning, bringing dates of the 29Ih and 30tt
ult.
Liverpool Jaly 3Oh via QasenstoVp.- Seven
hundred miles OF the Atlantic cable had been
payed out yesterday when insulation was los,
---oause unknown. Further particulars had
not transpired.
The political news is uuimportant.
REBEL BRUTALIiY AT ANDFRsoNyILIR.-
] Peter J. Smith of the Oh Connecticut regi-
! ment, who ives at one time prisoner at An
/ dersonyIlle, makes affidavit that the following
barbarity was practiced upon himself and
others by Major Allen, Of the I'd Virgin.
ia cavalry; ....... ~.
''At one time he took eight of us, myself
amongst the number. all non-commiss lone d
officers, and upon our refusing TO take the