Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-06-23
New YoRK, June Is

beyond the limit imposed Dy the Alexandria
Constitution by which all who have taken
part in the rebellion are excluded from the
privilege Of voting. There Is no lack Of can
didates for Congress, some Of whom would
have considered themselves short time ago
insulted to be called citizen Of the United
States.
The Trbune's Washington dispatch says
There is a secret combination among the reb.
oil real estate owners in Richmond, not tc
sell to any northern purchaser. This explain:
why property is held from one TO three hun.
dred per cent.
The steamship sidon, from Liverpool the
9th, arrived at 8 o'clock this 7. NJ.
Her advices are three days later.
The Daily News announces that as the war
was now considered at an end, the Queens
Government is about TO refuse any longer to
recognize Confederate men -of-war in British
ports. Vessels therefore claiming that char
scter will be obliged either to depart or as
sumo some recognised nationality.
The Times makes similar announcement.
The Times says Johnsons proclamation is
creditable to his moderation, and is another
instance Of respect for law which has guided
the U. S. government in its dealings with
foreign nations. 1t hopes this moderation
will not be unrewarded, and that English ves-
sells will not attempt to enter Texan ports.
WAsHNoToN, June 8.
Judge Underwood is still in Washington,
but as yet no definite conclusion as to what
will be done with fifty indictments Tor treas on,
found in his court, against Gen. Lee, ex- Gov.
Smith and Leteher, aud other prominent par
Elephants in the late rebellion. 1t is under
stood that some influential gentlemen here
are inclined, instead Of trying them, to notify
them, Of the indictment, and give them OPP
portunity to leave the country never to return
The Provisional Governors for Florida,
Alabama and South Carolina, remain soon to
be appointed under the same general princi-
pie with other lately rebellious States.
WARRINGTON, June 10.
Mr.. Clampitt read the argument addressed
TO the President and gentlemen Of the COM
mission signed by Reverdy johnson and con-
CURED in by Mr.. Frederick A. Aiken and Mr.
John NJ. Clampitt as associate counsel for
Mrs. Mary 4. Surratt. 1t commences by as
king il the commission has jurisdiction of
the cases before it and calling attention to
the great importance Of the question. refers
to the duty of the commission to consider it
and declares il the commission is unauthor-
lied the act establishing it is an ursurpa-
ton on the part Of the Executive.
Ii then proceeds to say the Constitution
defines the powers and duties of the executive
and provides punishment for his violation OF
them, therefore he possesses no power be-
yond what the Constitution confers that a
tribunal like this has no jurisdiction over
them other than military officers is believ-
ed be evident.
CAIRO, Ill, June IS.
flag Of truce boat has arrived here with
7454 men, belonging to JEFF. 1hompson's ar
my, including 686 officers. J, f. Thompson
came as far as Memphis, where he awaits the
decision OF President johnson in regard to
his pardon.
Gen. Reynolds has taken initiatory steps
toward establishing the civil courts through
out northern Arkansas. GarIisons have been
established along White River. The people
of Arkansas are rapidly becoming orderly and
pesceable citizens.
NV YORK June 90.
The Times Washington dispatch saye -
The following rebel officers have applied for
pardon Gen. Wickham, X. NJ. L. Hunter,
Postmaster General Regan, Gems. Malone,
Pickett, Ecbols, Semmes, BAIL Duke, Quar-
rells, Wright, Kershaw, Jackson, Peck. An
derson, Beals, Cobell and Page Also, Mem
bers OF Congress, Boyce of South Carolina,
and w. T. Avery of Texas. Thirty four
North Carolonians were pardoned to-day on
recommendation Of Governor Holden. The
The President gives the precedence to per-
sons N humble life and will hold under ad e
visement those from men of distinction.
1t 10 stated hat Ben. Wood has offered to
testify Us ~ the $3.50 900 he received, say ing
that Il was sent him by Thompson to specu-
late in gold which he did for friend of
Thompson.
The Tribune's dispatch says Cooper
Gibbs, commander of the post at Anderson
vile is in Washington on parole. Captain
Wise who had control of the prison pen
there is in confinement awaiting trial for
numbering our prisoners. A Judge Advo-
cate is collecting evidence.
Hon. Caleb Lyon, Governor Of Idaho, is in
Washington. having been driven out Of the
Territory by the people for attempting to re-
move under the act Of the Territorial Legs-
lature the archives from Lewiston to Boyce's
City.
The Herald's dispatch says: Secretary
Seward in his dispatch to the British Minis
ter on the subject Of the withdrawal of be-
ligereDt rights TO the rebels, renews his pro-
scos nboih5t tho Joiut uCtiuu VI tue DTlllbn
and French governments, in conceding such
rights to insurgents, as an unfriendly act, and
contrary to international law. He also ex-
presses regret at the reservation in favor of
the rebel cruisers, and demands that such pi-
ratical vessels shall be given up to the Unit
ed States. Also, declares the right and in
tention to capture such craft under whatever
flag they may be placed, refusing to recognize
the validity ofany transfer that may be made.
The Herald's telegram says all speculations
concerning the trial of Gen. Lee for treason,
10 consequence Of his Indictment at Norfolk,
may as well be abandoned at once. Gen.
Lee is prisoner OF war the faith of the
government is pledged for his protection I'M
I'll he is properly discharged.
Newbern dates Of the 18th state that the
immense supply OF the rebel medical aud
hospital stores collected at Charlotte had
been received there. 1t took two weeks to
inventory them.
Gov. Holden thinks the enrolment of LOYAL
voters can be completed SO as to have the
state convention election take place by the
middle Of August.
The Raleigh Progress says there is great
rush Of secessionists to that place to solici.
pardon. They come from all parts of the