Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-07-07


of artillery and 1000 stand Of arms surren
deted. Among the officers paroled were
Buokner and Sterling Price. shelby and
Magruder have taken refuge in Mexico with
Kirby Smith.
The transport feet carrying the 4ih corps.
destined for the Rio Grande. passed New Or
leans on the 22d ultimo. The captured cor
respondence between the rebel Gen. Slaught-
er and Meja shows that the trade in cotton
was recognized by Macmillan and about
$4,000 900 worth was carried into Mexico
through the oonnivances OF his authorities
after the surrender of Kirby Smith II Of.
fetal inquiry proves this our government will
no doubt demand its restoration.
The Herald's Brownsville correspondent
gives the particulars Of the firing on two Of
Gen. Meiia's officers by the soldiers Of Gen.
Browns command near Brownsville. u ap-
pears that previous to the firing the lmper-
alists were challenged but deigned no reply,
Some French officers at Matamoras wrote an
insulting letter in reference to the matter to
Gen. Brown who took no notice Of it.
WheTeupon the Frenchman felt his dignity
wounded and determining to show his impor-
lance some way, published silly communiea-
ton in one of the Matamoras journals.
WASHINGTON, July 8.
The trial Of Miss Mary Harris for the
murder Of A. ]. Burroughs in the Treasury
Department some time since, was commenced
this morning in the criminal court.
Gen. Halleck will leave in a few days &C.
take command of the department Of the Pa
ci6c. Robert Ould has been uncondtiona'ly
released and may soon be expected here.
delegation Of six wealthy citizens Of
Richmond are here to importune President
johnson TO reduce the property clause Of the
Amnesty Proclamation to ten thousand dol
lars. They will besige the White House on
Wednesday.
The following lie the full order issued by
Gen. Halleck in command at Richmond
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT orr
VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, Va, June 80
The laws OF the State of Virginia, and the
ordinances Of the different municipalities
within the State, having especial reference to
and made to restrain the personal liberty Of
free colored persons, were designed for the
government of such persons while living amid
population Of colored slaves they were en-
acted in the interests Of slave owners and
we're desigded for the security of slave prop
erty they were substantially parts of the
slave code.
slavery has been abolished inVirginia, and
therefore, upon the principle that where the
reason of the law ceases, these laws and ordi-
nances have become obslete. People Of color
will henceforth enjoy the same personal liber-
ty that other citizens and inhabitants enjoy
they will be subject to the same restraints
and to the same punishments for crime that
are imposed on whites, and to no others.
Vagrancy. however, will not be permitted
neither whites nor blacks can be allowed to
abandon their proper occupatios, to desert
their families, or roam in idleness about this
department; but neither whites nor blacks
will be restrained from seeking employment
elsewhere, when they cannot obtain it with
just compensation at their homes nor from
travelling from place to place on proper and
legitimate busingss.
Until the civil tribunals are re-established,
the administration of criminal justice must of
necessity, be by military courts before such
courts the evidence If colored persons will be
received in all cases.
By command of Major Gen. A. H. Terry"
Albany, n. Y. July 5.
The celebration yesterday exceeded in in
terest any hing Of The kind ever witnessed in
Albany. The assurance Of the presence Of
Gen. Grant and other distinguished Generals
attracted thousands of people from distant
parts of the state and country. Among those
present were Generals Fitzpatrick, Schofeld
Sickles Butterfeld. Peck, Rickett, Kantz,
Devine, Davis, Mulligau, Wool, Wallace,
Robinson, Jones, Randall and Roberts
Gen. Gfaut uirived at 1890 a. m. yesterday
by special train. He was escorted to the resi-
denee Of Gov. Fenton where other 'nilitary
gentlemen and select party of civilians were
-.
arrived for services, they were driven in carri-
ages to the Washington parade ground un-
der escort Of the military and young mems
association.
New YORK, July g.
Gold opened l40.
Yesterday was celebrated here with the
greatest enthusiasm by the people of the
whole city. The shipping in the harbor and
neigbboring cities appeared TO be covered with
fags. The joyful demonstrations were CON
tinued from midnight Of the 3rd to midnight
of the 4lh. In this city some twenty regi-
ments parsded making fine display.
In Brooklyn two btigades paraded. The
municipal authorities Of both cities reviewed
the troops. In the evening the display Of
fireworks was the most extensive known here
and many residences were illuminated. The
veteran wounded soldiers at the New Eng
land Rooms and other places were kindly pro-
vided delicacies, &c. The day closed with
gratifying satisfaction to sll parties.
The Herald's correspondent Gays, at Get
tysburg the 4th celebrated with great
enthusiasm and the Corner Stone of the sol
diers' monument was laid with imposing CERT
monies. General Howard delivered an elo-
quent Grafton, followed by poem written
and read by Col. Chas. @. Holphin. The ex.
ercises were concluded by an address from
Gov. Curtin.
The Hera!d's Washington dispatch says /;
The Presidents health has so far improved as
to warrant his devoting few hours to his
business.
The HeIald's Athens Ga, Correspondent
says: The rebel archives have been captured
by Gen. Wilson. They show that the rebels
organized government with great rapidty
and proposed to calling it the "Republic Of
Washington" They also proposed acknowl-
edging both the old and new Testiment but
refrain in Difference to Benjamin.