Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-11-24
Irnt.rAro1rs. Ind. Nov. IA

IsDfANAPoLIs, Ind, Nov. Ia.
The Governors message was delivered TO
the Legislature to-day. It pertains mostly
TO State affairs 1t asks for prompt provis-
ion for the public debt the establishment OF
a home for disabled India soldiers and sesmen;
a Bureau Of Emigration and separate schools
for colored children and for the repeal Of the
statute excluding negro testimony. 1t pays
tribute to Indiana soldiers aad advises that
although the heresey Of State sovereignty had
been exturpatnd and the questions involved
settled by the arbitration Of arms, they should
be also adjusted and determined by the high
est tribunal Of the land in the trial Of JEFF.
Davis for tresson and other atrociJus crimes.
IL approves the Presidents resonstruction
policy does not consider the negro suffrage
condition precedent; advocates representa-
ton according to number Of voters, and rec
ommends the adoption Of such an amendment
II It passes Congress.
NASHVILLE. Nov. Ia.
Mr.. Trumbull offered resolution in the
Senate to-day against the c Moderate leaders.
closing the resolution with theae words
" That for their great crimes against ,heir fell
low men and the United States, Jefferson
Davis and his acc1mpices Justly forfeited
their lives aud deserve and ought to suffer the
extreme penalties Of the law"
ST. LOUIS, Nov. IA.
The Legislature yesterday passed resolu-
tiou Tor the appointment Of committee to
Memorislize President Johnson to re-
lease all Union soldiers now 10 confiue-
ment for offences committed during the re-
belion on the ground that the soldiers whose
crimes were Intimately greater have been par
doned.
NEW YORK, Nov. Is.
The Steamship Persia, from Liverpool, 4th.
via Queenstown 5th, has arrived.
The London correspondent Of the Man
chester guardian says Notwithstanding the
tune Of Secretary Stewards speech at Album,
it is generly understood that the Presidents
Cabinet have no intention Of pressing qcar-
rel the controversy regarding the Alabama
claims. The same authority says that Mr..
Adams retires next spring. 1t will be very
difficult TO find a man to succeed him.
special commission has been issued to
try the Fenians at Dublin with power ia ad-
journ to Cork.
Washington dispatch contains a sensa-
ton rumor that the very strongest possible
grounds will be taken in the natter of our
relations with Great Britain, and that the in-
demnty question will be backed up, IL neces-
sary, by our whole military and naval force
Also, that an army Of observation of not
less than 50, 900 will be placed on the Cana
dian frontier, before the lst of Dscember
Two companies of Hancock's corps stationed
at Albany we're dispatched to Burlington,
VT. yesterday afternoon, via the Northern
railroad, supposed destination Maine.
Washington dispatch says :-Sherman
states that it is the intention Of the Govern-
ment to greatly reduce the clerical force 10
the civil department and increase the wages
Of those who are indispensable.
The Times HAVANA letter Of the 9th re-
ports the defeat and capture the Republ
Mexican General Ortega in Mishoecan and
the destination Of his army. His troops we're
divided into three bodies to capture Monegas
and some other city, and were beaten in de-
tail and dispersed. Four bundled prisoners
were taken by lmperialists. The Republican
General Rosiels was detected and killed. The
adhesion of Lower California to the Empire
is announced.
The Liberals are also reported to have
been repulsed in an attack on Giasingo.
These statements are al on Imperial autht rity.
The Estafette says that there is a rum1r
that Gen. Octegs and five of his principal
oficrrs have been executed
WAsHISGroN, Nov. is.
The appointment OF Cen Logan as Minis
ter to the Repub blc of Mexico, is regarded as
a clear indication of the policy of the govern
ment The appointment was approved. so it
it is rumored, in Cabinet meeting.
Gen. Logan is one of the most out spoken
friends Of republicanism in Mexico. General
Grant cordially endorses the appointment.
The President was greatly shocked with
the news of Mr.. Kings death.
NKw YoRK, Nov. l6.
The New Orleans Delta of the 5Gh states
that there is unusual activity among the mil
itary in that city since the reception Of recent
dispatches from the Rio Grande. Mysteri-
GUS orders have been issued, sale of boats
prohibited, and those on hand are being plac-
ed war footing. The sale of all trans
portation and supplies has ceased. The lst,
4ih and 9Th regiments of Regular Cavalry
have been ordered to embark for Indianols,
and report for duty at San Antonia to Gen.
Merritt. The dismounted colored cavalry at
New Orleans are destined for the same place.
Gen. Forsythe, Chief Of Gen. Shsridan's
staff, has gone to Brazos.
The Mobile Register says Major Hastings,
with his colony, will sail from that port for
Brazil Dec. 2. Emisrants from this country
have arrived at Rio Janero, aud were cordi-
ally welcomed by the government and ci,i-
zsns. and we're given every encouragement
and assistance by the Minister OF Agriculture.
The San Antonia EXPRESS represents un-
parelleled drought in Texas. The stock is
dying all through Western Texas. and the
rivers are very low.
The following dispatch was sent to Provis-
ional Governor Johnson of Georgia by Presi.
dent Johnson on the 5th:
THE organization of police force in sew
eral counties for the purpose Of arresting ma
raupers, suppressing crime and enforcing civ
il authority as indicated in your preamble,
meets my appreciation. 1t is hoped your
people will, as soon as practicable, take the
responsibility Of enforcing all laws, Stale and
Federal, in conformity to the Constitution of
The United States"
New YoRK, Nov. II.
A special dispatch, dated Toronto. hSs the
following:
Intense excitement prevailed yesterday.
The Government placed troops at the dispo-
sal Of the Mayor, and informed him Of
probable early attack on the city, with To-
structons to take as many prisoners Us pos