Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-06
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

is we hope nearing its close. The evidence Tor
the government during the week has elected
nothing especially new, but has been strongly
cumulative on the previous testimony fixing
the guilt upon the prisoners. The evidence IN
favor Of the accused ia Of loose, indefinite
character, and will have but slight weight with
an intelligent, discriminating mind in establish
ing the innocence Of the prisoners. We
can hardly see how they are to escape the halter
The government has now put in all its testimony
The defense may occupy day or two more in
the examination of witnesses. II is reported
that the arguments Of counsel are to be present.
ed in writing. The country will ere long learn
what fate is to be meted out to these deep-dyed
villains.
A portion OF the naval and military expedi
ton to Texas under command OF Gen. Weltzel,
has sailed from Hampton Roads. The vessels
will rendezvous in Mobile Bay, IN order to coal
the steamers, and to clean them thoroughly
before proceeding further s)ulhwlrd, Toe
steamers cor posing the EXPEDITION are among
the largest and best adapted to long sea IoJ-
age, OF any in the service. 1t is thought the
vessels will reach their destination in about
ssyen days from the time OF sailing.
EXPLOSION AT MoBnE.-On the evening Of
the 24Lh inst, the main Ordnance Department
in Marshal's warehouse, Mobile, olew up with q
terrible explosion. About 800 persons we're
killed, and many wounded. Thousands were
buried in the ruins. Eight entire squares in the
city we're demolished, and about 900 bales Of
cotton destroyed. The steamers Powes aud
Kate Dale, with all on board, were entirely de.
stroyed. A great portion of the business centre
is badly dam aged. The total loss is estimated at
three millions. Gen. Granger rendered prompt
relief to the sufferers. The cause Of the eIplo-
sion is uncertain The ordnance stores, which
we're portion Of the munitions Of wer, surfen
dered by Dick Fay lor, we're in course OF removal
at the time of the explosion. II is alleged that
the terrible calamity was the work OF rebel ncen-
dsres and The military authorities are blamed
for allowing such quantity Of powder as blew
up eight blocks Of houses to remain in the heart
OF great city.
Col. Taylor, Lees Adjutant General, Surgeon
Moore and about fifty rebel soldiers, have been
summoned " testify against Lee on the charge
of treason. The HerGlds dispatch Gays the
arrival of JEFF DAVIS IN the Potomac was prema-
turey announced, as the boat grounded. lie
is, however, now IN the torpedo boat Chico, and
quarters have been prepared for hun IN the Old
Capitol Prison. The Tunes W Washington dis
patch says the trial OF DAVIS will take place on
or about the l9.h. The trial cannot occupy
more than three or four days in the impanellng
of the jury and presentation OF evidence. Gov,
Brown OF Georgia has been entirely released
from arrest bur upon what condition is not
Known.
The Times dispatch says Longstreets bust
ness in Washington Is to make special appca-
ton to the pres ent Tor pardon and restoration
to Toll civil rights lie has already taken the
amnesty oath.
The cliff at Columbus, Ky, on which Fort
ualleck stood, slid into the river Thursday car
rying the tort with it. II is feared that some
lives may have been lost, but there Is no certain
knowledge on the matter.
The Government has rescnded the order re-.
oliriug passports from travellers coming into th
United States, excepting only those who arr
known to be- or who may be suspected OF being
enemies Of the Government. The latch'strn
is out for all honest men.
Chief Justice Chase was at Fernandina, Fla
on the 18th, visited the colored schools and ad
dressed Them, and administered the oath OF othc
to Mayor Mot, who has just been elected b
white and black voters.
dispatch from Cairo says that trade hi
fairly opened with the people OF Northern ALI
bama Two steamers have gone below irol
Cairo, laden with merchandise for that section
which sells readily at satisfactory rates, none
being found there IN unexpected abundance.
A dispatch from Newbern, n. c., says t
the former wealthy citizens of that city, wi
are now returning home after an absence
nearly four years, are received and entertainC
in the most hospitable manner by their form,
servants, who not only relieve the wants OF Il
needy, but furnish them with money to pa
their tax. The return OF Mr. Holden fro
Washington is looked for with great deal
interest, and the people are anxious to kno
what the policy Of the government will be tOwal
the State.
1t is said that after jeff Davis was placed
the ouemate he became very in,raCtable, storm,
about the apartments, abused the guard, beral,
the government authorities, asserting that
Major General had right to oonsign him 10 SUI
quarters, and threw his a'ons at the head Of Il
attendant who brought them to him. lie "
therefor put in irons.
Troops are being rapidly started homewa
from Washington. The Sanitary Commission
doing excellent work in distributing fresh veg
tables among the men ln camp, auda still bell
work in assisting soldiers in settling their aocour
and saving them from the wiles Of sharpers.
Alter political meeting few evenings Sin
10 ST. Louis, great crowd called up n Gle
Sheridan, Who had just arrived in the city Tn
setenaded him, and, of course, insisted on
Knaaph Ibta il al th.,s, : |
obliged to you for your kind reception. You
know never make speeches. thank YOU We
kindly indeed. Good night"
New Orleans papers contain details of h
surrender Of Kirby smiths forces. The capt.
latlon was completed on the 2jh OF May. &c
Buckner conducted this the ast capltuation
be did the first at DOnelson He showed Ge
Candy undIsputable authority TO act for &c
Sulth. The rebel navy vas represented
Capt Carter. Dick Taylor was present II
probable competent Federal iorce will mo
forward at ones TO occupy the PRINCIPAL cities
Texas ~ the meantime rebel representa-,
will remain within our lines to give counsel a
advice as 10 social order, while smith Irocee
through his Department to prepare the peoI
for coming uyels.
A petition is in circulation 10 Mobile
Pie,d nt johnson, for measures 10 bring A
lama again into the Union.
COMMERCIAL.
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sou barrels stAtc o. 20 10 6 7Oi round hoop Ohio
s59Jtosi5, Western o. rs 10 o % southtrn--ss
40 ibis At l0tol2i Canaa &c lower sales 1t o.
What d'll sales uninporanL Corn quiet NJ IS 10
Beef qud PORK heavy mess s?5.bO Lad sea
Nhiskvy dull at s2Os. Cotton dull ai A. 10 a6e
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