Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-22

OF an additional act OF revolving cruelty be
suffers increased agony Of mind. He now
rests his hopes Of escape Of extreme punish
ment on the ground that others, higher in
authority, are being inculpated by the testi-
mony
The business Of State is so pressing that
the President and Cabinet have determined
to forego their contemplated visit to the
South for the present.
G. Twombly, special government agent,
has arrived here with 100000 principally
IN gold captured from JEFF Davis.
Horace Greedy publishes letter to the
oolored people of North Carolins, who met
in Convention at Raleigh, N. c., on the Goth
inst, TO ask for the right Of suffrage in which
he advises them to be hopeful, be patient. be
peaceful, be dilligent, respect yourselves and
stay where you belong.
WORCESTER, Sept. Is.
The Republican State Convention to nomi-
nate State offcere, met to-day. The atten-
dance was very large, over 400 delegates
being present.
Hon. Charles Sumner, produced and de-
livered very eloquent address.
Hon. Alexander II. Bullock was nominal
ed for Governor, and Hon. VIM. Clahin for
Lieutenant g Governor, by accamation.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. IA.
The time for the disinterment and removal
Of the dead bodies Of Union soldiers hurried
10 the Department Of Virginia will commence
on first Of October next 1t should be un-
derstood by persons going to Virginia to re-
move bodies, that when the graves are near
stations Of troops who are supplied with
wagons, the use of such vehicles will be Civ
en- Tor the purpose of bringing in the remains
to points at which railroad or steamboat
transportation can be obtained.
New YORK, Sept. Is.
The Tribune's special Washington dispatch
says Gen. Saxton has reported the details OF
the murder OF Capt. Healy, one Of the agents
at Augusta, Georgia, on the I'd inst.
He also says that an unsuccessful attempt
has been made on the life of General Wild
and Capt. Bryant has been threatened anony-
mously. Capt. Healy was brutally shot down
and then stabbed with knives by three men
as before reported.
The Hsrald's special Washington dispatch
says Herschel V. Johnson, has visited Alex
B.Stephsns and reports him in ordinary health
and enjoying himself as well as could be ex-
pected His brother who accompanied Mr..
Johnson to Fort Warren, remained in the
cell with Mr.. Stephens. Stephens will not
probably be psrdoned until the question Of
reeonstruction is settled.
The Worlds special Washington dispatch
says letter has been received from An
dorsonyille which gives information which
will be gratifying to all who have friends
burind there, every thing has been done that
the nearest friends could desire. Bodies can
not be moved till November, when metallic
collins can be procured there for the purpose.
Those who cannot visit the place, can have
the bodies sent by express by applying to
thomas X. Brock. The graves are all num-
bered and easily ascertained.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 8.
All the principal counties in the State have
elected Union members to the Legislature.
Two or three small counties have gone Dem
ocratic. but as whole the union party has
not lost anything.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Sept. IA.
The newly elected State convention Of AL
ALBANIA met here to-day, about ninety mem
bers being present. Ex-Governor Fitzpat-
rick was chosen President by acclamstion.
The delegates comprises many of the ablest
men of the State. 1t is supposed the action
of the body will pretty closely follow that
of the Mississippi convention. Gov. Par
sons believes and hopes resolutions admitting
negro testimony in the courts will be passed.
In any event the doings of the convention
will be of a decidedly conservative tone.
NEW YORK, Sept. l6.
The CommerciaPs Washington dispatch
says accounts form Mexico respecting the
prospects of the Republic are becoming more
gloomy. Mexicans who still adhered to the
republic became discouraged on hearing Of
the reduction Of General Sheridan's army in
Texas, and are making the best terms they
eau with Maximillisn. Without an immed-
late supply of men and money from the United
States the Liberals must abandon the contest.
The Administration will never suffer the
neutrality laws to be violated nor will it go
to war for an idea. In view of the prospect
Of the establishment Of an empire the subject
Of frontier defenses is now receiving the at
tention of the Government.
The Fenians are looming up as a source Of
diplomatic trouble for Secretary Seward.
The English embassy has carefully noted the
Feniandemonstrations,an aud facts and statistics
have been sent to the home government
which have become the subject of communion
tious and demands that may soon be invested
with national interest.
The Tribune Washington dispatch says:
Prof LeiOer is busily engaged classifying.
with view of putting the history Of the re-
belton properly before the world.
dozen more southern post Offices have
been established.
Additional reports from Arkansas and Mis-
sisslppi concerning the Freedmen represent
these people as thriving handsomely under
the management of the Freedmen's Bureau.
ihe Iubune's correspondent says the
President and Sec. Seward look upon the re-
cognition Of Mexico as an act perfectly legit-
innate in itself and which must eventually
take place, Is, ,,,.. sf
The Herald's Washington dispatch says:
Senator Wilson had an interview with the
Presideu,, yesterday, in relation to recon
slruction. he Senator acknowledges they
do not agree, but says the President is sui
strong in DIS belief that the reconstruction
will be fully coucuiatory to the south.
BALlIMoRE, Sept. l6 The Norfolk, Va
Post says Jefferson Davis was yesterday
Iran.p ported tom his casemste prison TO a
room IA C-Irol, Hall in Fortress Monroe.
The change was made neceeary owing to bis
dtoliuing health. Carroll Hall Is perhaps
the most comfortable bulldog the Fortress
and instead VI being limited TO porthoie
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