Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22
Domestic Nfus.
wAsHISoror, Dec. Is.

hOusc Vi heprebentatlYe hall last evening,
was a fine succeas. He took strong grounds
in favor OF equal suffrage, but was non-com-
initial on the reconstruction question, now
before Congress. 1t is said that Mr.. Stanton
declines to deliver the oraton on the anniver-
sary Of Mr.. Lincoln's birth. Nothing is set
tied on the subject Of Mr. Beechers interview
with the President yesterday, which was sat-
sfactory to Mr.. Beecher, though he stated
last night that II he had been President last
May he would have insisted upon negro suff-
rage in the South.
The views of Gen. Banks on the Mexican
question are understood to be conservative.
he will agree with Mr.. Raymond, who is
second on the committee, and they both will,
so act as to not come in conflict with the for
eign policy OF the administration. The com
mittee on appropriations have agreed to re-
port bill fJr the refurnishing Of the Pres-
dents house, also TO report the invalid PEN
sion bill
The House branch of committee on recon-
struction will be very strong. Gov. Bout
we'll is to have place upon it. Thsd. Ste
vens will be chairman.
The House judiciary committee has bill
ready to report establishing equal suffrage in
the District Of Columbia
NEW YonK, Dec. IA.
A Washington dispatch says :-rhe Treas
ury Department is making preparations to
commence the payment Of gold coupons due
in January. Gen. Grant proposes to visit
New Orleans and the Rio Grande within a
few weeks.
Applications for pardon came in at the rate
Of from 800 to 400 per week, to the Adjt.
Generals office. Few however are granted.
Gen. Grant has issued an order discharging
all civilians except clerks from the army.
San Francisco dispatches say Juarez writes
to the Mexican Consul at their place. that the
reason for ordering Ortegs's trial was because
he left Mexico without leave, virtually aban-
doning the Republican cause in the national
struggle for life. He adds that both his
family and pnd personal interests incte him
to retire to privite life and as soon as the
election can be held he will joyfully give up the
Presidency which has proved to him weighty
burden.
New YORK, Dec. Is.
Grert activity prevails at both OF the head
quarters OF the Fenians in this city. Anath-
emas of each party denouncing the other,
continue to be issued Last night the usual
meeting of the Manhattan lodge was so large
ly attended that the floor began to give way
and the meeting adjourned to the 99th Regs.
armory. They emphatically endorse o. Ma
honey's course.
LoUIsvILLE, Dec. IA.
At Frankfort the Senate to-day passed by
a vote of % to IL the House bill removing
disabilities from persons who have been en-
gagged in the rebellion.
The House, by vote of 81 to 81, passed
the Judiciary bill pardoning all who have
committed treason against the commonwealth.
The House also repealed the act to provide
civil remedy for injuries done by disloyal
persons not however to affect pending action.
MILLEDaEvlLLE, Ga, Dec IL
The Provisional Governor sent to the Leg
islature to-day the folio wing dispatch:
WAsHINeroN, Dec. IL.
j. johnson, Provisional Governor
The Governor elect will be inaugurated,
which will not interfere with the provisional
Governor. You will receive instructions in
few days with regard to being relieved
Why can't you elect Senatori would is
sue no commissions to Members of Congress
leave that for the incoming Governor. We
are under obligations to you for the noble,
eficien, and patriotic manner in which you
have discharged the duties OF Provisional
Governor, and you will be sustained by the
government.
A Commit has been appointed to wait on
Gov. jenkins and learn when it will suit him
to be inaugurated. 1t is understood that he
desires to know his real status before taking
the Office.
New YoRK, Dec. Is.
A Washington dispatch says communities
tions between Count Montholon, the French
Minister, and the State Department have
taken place.
The Chief Secretary of the French Lega-
tion leaves for Europe next Wednesday. 1t
is said a Withdrawal of the French Legation
will take place in case of a formal appoint
ment of Minister to the Mexican Republic.
1t is said the Confederate bond resolution
in the Senate was introduced because OF the
fact that large purchases Of these bonds had
been made on the suppostion that the United
States would some day or other assume their
payment. in full or in part. The basis Of this
belief is founded on the impression and opin-
ion OF influential legal talent that, as a re-
ceiver of the assets of the Confederscy, the
United States is responsible for the liabilities
thereof
An impression prevails that Earl Russell
will finally consent to arbitration in the case
Of the Alabama claims.
NEW York, Dec. 16.
Washington dispatch says Col. Brown,
Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's
Bureau. has submitted to General Howard a
proposition concerning the transfer of negroes
ffom Virginia TO unoccupied government lands
ia Florida. The result of a conference be-
tween him and Legislative committee. The
matter will probably be submitted to Con-
gress.
Secretary Stanton left Washington last
e'ening for trip northwsrd,
Fortress Monroe correspondence says JEFF
Davis is turning mis- attention more than ever
to the concern OF his soul tie GAS recently
been visited BY his old spiritual adviser, the
pastor Of 81. Paul's church, Richmond, who
passed an entire day At his prson in religious
reading and administered TO Davis the sac
rament.
The Fenian Senate has edjourned -Four
of the Senators have gone home. The rest
are awaiting. with Roberts, the arrival Of
Stephens.
Washington dispatch says a cali has
been issued for general election in the Dis-