Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-08


decided TO omit the names Of all Of the mem
bers elect from Virginia from his initial roll.
giving il as is opinion that even were no ques-
ton OF law involved with respect 10 the test
oath act the credentials signed by Gov. Pier
point, which they have respectively presented,
are irregular in form. A special messenger
has been sent to Richmond to procure new
credentials, but the House probably have to
vote in or reject each member separately. IL
is urged that the loyal Tennessee members
should be admitted, as the President is from
that State.
Robert Toombs, II the Macon Telegraph Of
Nov. oath IL to be believed, after having been
for months concealed in the interior Of Geor-
gia, has eluded his pursuers, escaped across
the country and made his safe exit from the
port Of New Orleans for foreign parts.
Rumors are abundant about coming trial
which Gen. Butler has made the necessary
legal preparations for, but cannot says that
the rumors have any foundation in fact.
New YoRK, Dec. l.
The Herald's Toronto dispatch says the
Board of Trade last night resolved to hold a
great international council, and Banquet at
an early day, in favor Of reciprocity and the
Georgian Bay Canal. Annexation clubs are
| springing up all over Lower Canada.
war against British domination. The Feni-
ans are quiet. excepting occasional demon
strations with rockets and firearms.
Up to o'clock yesterday only As mem
bers Of Congress had reported themselve, at
/ Washington. Two members of the Canadian
/ Parliament, Messrs. Gait aud Scott, arrived
in Washington yesterday to be present at the
/ opening Of Congress.
| A Washington dispatch says positive in
formation to the effect that the relations Of
our government with France and England are
entirely satisfactory. There is no possibility
Of serious disturbance.
Napoleon's speculation is very unpopular
With the French, and he will withdraw his
forces from Mexico as soon as he can do so
without compromising hts dignity.
The Spanish Minister to day read to the
Secretary of State dispatch concerning the
slave trade, replete with the most emphatic
expletiyes. expressing opposition TO the out
rageous traffic, and pledgng the most earnest
efforts Of the Spanish government for its ex-
terpatiou.
WAsHINGTos, Nov. 80.
The following telegram received here
tonight, dated Warrenton Junction, Va, Nov.
20: &" The night-express train going South
On the Orange ~ Alexandria X. R., met with
last night, half mile east OF Warrenton
Junction. caused by the breaking of rail,
which threw the rear coach. loaded with
members of the 95sh N. Y. Vols, from the
track, and precipitated it down an embank-
ment, literally crushing it to atoms, and in
stantly killing three men, and wounding
twenty-eight others"
New ORLEANS, Nov. 80.
Admiral Thatcher informs the Pensacola
Observer that twenty war vessels Of all rates
are distributed from Cape Florida to the Rio
Grande.
There is much complaint in Texas about
the collection OF direct taxes on lands, oppres-
sing people, Old business men of Galveston
expect crash In Texas next spring. thinking
there is too much over-taxing. The debt of
Texas is SS, Toe, 900 including all items, with
the interest computed to Jan. 9th, 1866.
Col. Gregory, head of the Freedmen's bu-
resu in Texas, is reported by the Texans as
making speech lately to the negroes, where
in he condemned the Presidents reconstruo-
tion policy.
GRENDA. Miss, Nov. 80.
A collision took place here last night be-
tween party of State Militia, searching for
arms among the Freedmen, and squad of
colored soldiers. Several of the militia were
wounded, one severely. A large number of
muskets, ammunition, &C., were found and
taken from the negroes.
EAsroN, Pa. Dec. l.
The Western Express train which left Har-
risburg this morning, ran into coal train at
White House, N. j., on the Jersey Central
Railroad, at 8 A. M, killing seven persons
and wounding ten or twelve others. Among
the wounded are A. s. Strong and wife Of
! II fba in
| iured about the head. %
SECOND DISPATCH.
The disaster occurred west Of White House.
coal train going up the grade broke in half
aud the rear end ran back down the grade.
The Express train came around curve at
full speed and ran into it. The engineer aud
fireman jumped off the train and were not
injured. The first passenger car ran through
the baggage car and all who occupied this
car were killed or wounded. The other pas
senger car and the sleeping car were not dam
AIMED, and no one in them hurt. The killed
are horribly mangled and scarcely recognizes
able.
WAsHINeToN, Dee. /.
The Raleigh IN. C,) Standard of Wednes-
day lsst, contains the following highly i'm
portant intelligence: q
"Gov Holden received the following tele-
gram from President Johnson, which is laid
before the public for their informssion": -
WAsHISGToN. Nov. 81, 1865.
To Hon. w. w. Holden, Provisional Govern
or of North Carolina;
Accept my thanks for the noble and eff
cient manner in which you have discharged
your duty as Provisional Governor. You
will be sustained by the Government. The
results of the recent elections In North Ca
..olina have greatly damaged the prospects of
the State in the restoration ofits government
tai Should the action and spirit OF the Leg
islature be in the same direction it will great
ly increase the mischief already done aud
might bs fatal. Il is hoped that the action
aud spirit manifested by the Legislature will
be so directed as rather to repair than in
crease the difficulties under which the State
has already placed itself
(Signodls ASDREw JOHNSON,
President OF the United States.
New YoRK, Dec. D.