Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13
FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
wAsutSoroS March 4.

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The President was at the Capitol last night
transactng business, and was also there in
what is known as the Presidents Room this
morning, in company with several members Of
the cabinet, where many Of the bills which
we're enrolled during the closing hour Of the
session, we're signed by him.
All the general appropriation bills were
passed and signed by the President These,
with other appropriations, amount TO 81 l,000,-
100000. The bills to admit Colorado and
Nevada failed in the House.
A distinguished statesman says in recent
private letter that the reaction in favor Of the
cause Of the Union ia so strong in Great
Britain that no Cabinet could live an hour,
which should take steps towards the recogni-
ton Of the Southern Confederacy.
The resignation OF the Hon. George S.
Boutwell,, as Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
nue., took effect to-day, 1t is believed that
VIM. Is. Lewis Of PhiladelphA will be Mr..
Boutwel's successor. Speaker Grow, it is
rumored, is not a candidate.
The main points Of business transacted in
the Senate to-day were the administration of
the oath to Hendrick Of Indiana and Sprague
OF Rhode Island, who took their seats for the
first time.
The President pro TEN was authorized to
appoint the standing committees
The Executive Session was confined to the
passage Of the resolution TO return all the
nominations OF the military officers which ex-
pired with the late session to the President.
1t was not till after the adjournment that
the Presidents Private Secretary reached the
Capitol with several Executive communica-
tons
A telegram received from Brigham Young
says meeting was held in the Tabernacle -
petition the President to remove Governor
Harding and judges Wait and Drake, and to
appoint good men in their places.
He adds " A majority OF the federal Off
GERS and other gentlemen are acting honor
ably" From this it appears that the Chief
Justice, Kenny Secretary of State, and Fuller
Supt. of Indian Affairs, are included in the
compliment.
Congress has altogether failed to promote
by legislation any measures for quieting the
disafec,ion in that territory, leaving that du-
ty to tho Executive Department
The Provost Marshal has issued order for
bidding enlisted men of the army from wear
ing side arms of any kind within the lines
excepting when their duties require them
The reason given for this is to secure the
public peace and preserve the property Of the
government from loss through negligence atd
vlciousness form careless and unprincipled
soldiers.
Mr.. Frank Moore has been authorised to
prepare for the Library of Congress collec-
tion of documents on the rebellion from its
commencement.
Washington dispatches state that all the
emancipation bills failed to pass.
Those most familiar with Secretary Chase's
views are confident that his most strenuous
efforts will be made to repress any further
initiation Of the currency.
The reduction of the tax on paper applies
only to that used by newspapers,
The report that Fort McAllister had been
captured WAS telegraphed TO the President
from Fort Monroe by Gen. Dix, who stated
that the intelligence was contained in rebel
papers The General appears to have made a
slight mistake.
The President to-day sent to the Senate
the names of Generals Rosecrans, Couch,
Hurlburt and Schenck, to fill vacancies
The nomination Of Judge Fields for As
sooiate Justice for the Supreme Court is re-
ported favorable.
Gen. Blrnsde having been assigned to
command which he will assume the duties Of
in few days, left this city this afternoon for
the South.
The Times special Washington dispatch
states that j. T. Potter has been appointed
governor Of Nevada. Gen Halleck has pro-
hbited the waste Of powder at forts by firing
salutes G m. Kimball has left Washington
for Vicksburg.
Two thou and cavalry and artillery horses
are wanted BY Quarterm Aster Kucker at