Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27
NV ORLEANa. Oct. is.


ent Of the New Orleans and Jackson railroad.
The business OF the city has increased thirty
eight per cent over what it was on the frst
Of August. Prominent Texans are arriving
here. They say that fears are entertained
that Gov Hamilton will delay the conven-
tion and keep the Texas delegates out Of
Congress. The Governor has organized over
one hundred counties. Alexandria. Louisiana,
is resuming its former business activity. Tbs
old crop Of cotton in coming 10 splepdidly.
letter from Gen. Magruder, dated last
August at the city Of Mexico, says he would
remain there until December. Maximilian
refused positively to do anything for the con-
federstes more than for other emigrants, but
favors emigration.
A gentleman lately arrived from Browns
vile says the cause Of Juarez is considered
hopeless, that Cortinas is his only energetic
leader there, but he I'M ures the cause by his
bad character. The Inteligencer complains
bitterly Of the conduct of the freedmen.
New YORK, Oct. 10.
The Tribune says in his Forthcoming mes
sage the President fully recognizes the man
hood of the negro, but would qualify and lin
II the right of suffrage by education and prop
Gritty. When proved to be possessed Of either
Of these, Mr. johnson thinks be ought to be
allowed to vote. Nashville, lsth-Prepera-
tons for the execution Of the guerilla Champ
Furgerson ATE being rapidly completed.
The execution will be conducted by Gen.
Safer, commander of the post Of Nashville, at
the Penlten isry outside Of the city. Fur
gerson's wife and daughter were expected
here to day to visit him for the last time.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct IS.
The Fenian Congress was again in session
today out the proceedings are secret, dele
gates continue to arrive. The session will
probably continue through the week.
New York, Oct. 10.
The World has a long account of the visit
Of Messrs. stephens and Reagi in to this city.
It says that whenever the conversation touch
ed upon the restoration policy Of the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Johnsop's course was considered
by the southern gentlemen as the safest and
beyond all doubt as the best adapted to the
existing state Of affairs. No doubts were
entertained as to the ultimate happy result il
this policy was strictly adhered to.
Mr. Reagan thought the President was do
ing all that he could to bring the two sections
of the country together again, to enjoy all
the rights and privileges Of sovereign states
under the laws as before the war, and il now
lies with the north TO support him to its COM
pletion, the south being virtually powerless
in the matter. These were not individual
sentiments, but the true state of feeling prev
| slent at the south.
! The negro question was thought to be the
worst trial in the gordon knot Of obstacles,
not on account Of opposition to emancipa-
tion, but respecting permanent harmony be-
tween the two races. He thought Mr.. John
son would do all that he could, and if sup
! ported by the north the much desired end
would be achieved
! Mr.. Reagan gave detailed account of the
capture OF jeff Davis and party, which varies
in but few points from those previously pub
lished. He admits that Mrs. Davis threw
morning gown over Jef.'s shoulders, but
denies the hoops, the running into the woods
and the amount of money captured. Says
the ladies' presence alone prevented them
from fighting to the last shot before capture.
The withdrawal Of troops from the South
heretofore loudly demanded by the people
there, is now sadly deplored by them and
| pteous appeals to retain them are now re-
ceived by the authorities. Fears of a negro
insurrection in he South have been brought
to the notice of Gen. Grant in a memorial,
asking military protection. These fears are
considered groundless, but an eye will be
doubtless kept on the matter.
Secretary Mccullough has inaugurated the
work Of pruning out inefficient clerks from
the Treasury Department, preference in new
appointments to be given to discharged SOL
ders If competent
Rebel General Pillow has had 5000 acres
of land in Arkansas restored to him.
The Herald's Rio Grands correspondence
says considerable sensation and apparently
little dissatisfaction had been caused by Gen.
Grants order, directing the mastering out OF
large number of colored troops. On the
Mexican side of the Rio Grande an agitated
and confused state Of af,rs prevails. Cor
tinas and other republican leaders were how
ering with their bands in the vicinity Of Mat
amoras, having occasional skirmishes with
the imperialists though not as frequently as
formerly, as they are now awaiting the re-
suits of Barabajals mission to the United
States, which they are confident will furnish
the money and material necessary to rid the
country of Macmillan. Prisoners taken
on either side have little chance for their
lives.
NAsHvILEE, Tenn, Oct. 10.
A bill permitting negro testimony to be al
lowed in courts was passed in the Senate to-
day by vote Of nine to one.
SANDY HOOK, Oct. 10.
The steamship Scotia from Liverpool the
7th is now passing this point. Her dates
are two days later. The Fenian arrests con-
tinue. Eight more OF the brotherhood had
been committed for trial at Dublin. 1t is
said that Mr. Bruce has asked an explanation
of Mr. Seward of the movements of the Fem
ians in America.
WAsHINGroN. Oct. 20.
Col. Chipman to-day read his argument for
the prosecution in the Wirz' trial.
Col Chapman, in his argumennt to-day, no.
ticed hrss the objection against the commits
sion as legal tribunal second, an analysis
of the testimony third, he should examine
the charge alleging conspiracy fourth, he
should show the guilt of the prisoner.
He then proceeded to show by numerous
authorities, that the court was legally con-
yened BY the President. He proceeded at
length to notice the evidence with regard to
the prison at Andersonville, to show by the
credtability of some witnesses, the horrible
condition Of that place, and the sutfsrings in