Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-25

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same friend spoke to him OF member Of his
Cabinet who was candidate also. Mr.. Lin
coin said he did not concern himself much
about that: it was very important to him and
the country that the department over which
his rival presided should be administered
with vigor and energy, and whatever would
stimulate the Secretary to such action would
do good. 'R---,'said he,' you were brought
up on farm, were you noti Then you know
what chin.fy is. My brother and L. he
added, were once blowing corn on a Ken
tucky farm, | driving the horse and he hold
ing the plow. The horse was lazy but on
one occasion rushed across the field so that |,
with my long legs, could scarcely keep pace
with him. On reaching the end Of the fur
row, | found an enormous chin:fy fastened
upon him, and knocked him off. Ny broth
er asked me what did that for. l told him
didn't want the old horse bitten in that way.
why said my brother, 'that's all that made
him 60 Nov, said Mr.. Lincoln, IL Mr..
- has a presidential ehin,fy biting him,
I'm not going to knock it of, If it will only
make his department CO."
CAIRo. ILL.,, Aug. l6.
A New Orleans Times dispatch, dated
Jackson, Miss., Aug. Is, says; The Mississ-
ippi Convention met on the 9th. The sblest
and most talented men Of the State are pres
ent. The following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the President appoint a
committee of fifteen to inquire and report to
this Convention such alterations and amend
ments in the Constitution OF the State that
may be proper and expedient to restore the
State to its constitutional relations with the
Federal Government, and protect the citizens
against invasion and domestic rebellion.
Resolved, That two Of that committee be ap-
appointed to inquire into and report TO that
body such action as may be proper to be taken
in relation to the act Of secession adopted
and approved January o, 1861, by a conven-
tion Of delegates of this State. Also to re-
port what legislation is necessary to be taken
in regard to Executive, Legislative and Ju-
dicial measures that may have been enacted
since that act of secession was passed"
The Constitutional Committee made q re-
port that such changes be made in the con-
stitution of the States as will hereafter pre-
vent slavery and involuntary servitude except
for crime, aud striking out all portions Of the
old constitution relating to slavery. An Or
dinance was also reported providing for the
election Of congressman, members Of the
Legislature, Governor and other State officers
on the first Monday in October to serve two
ministerial officers now in office shall continue
to hold their offices for the remainder of their
unexpired terms.
The Second Committee also presented an
ordinance ratifying all the acts Of the State
officers not made in aid Of the recent war,
and not inconsistent with the Constitution
of the United States and the State Of Mis-
sissippi
both reports will be accepted
WAsHINeroN, Aug. 16.
The publications protesting to give reports
Of what takes place in the Cabinet councils
are, to say the least, unreliable but it may
be said with confidence, as an answer TO many
speculations, that there 10 not now, nor is it
believed there will be, any substantial or ma
terial difference between the President and
his Cabinet with regard to the restoration of
the Southern States. One Of the reasons for
this assertion is the fact that all the procla-
nations appointing Provisional Governors
are precisely in the same words, founded on
the same arrangements and maturely consid-
cred by the President and approved by the
Cabinet, showing a carefully considered plan.
The President, il is known from the represen-
tations OF his intimate friends, is determined
to pursue substantially the reconstruction pro-
gramme laid down, having reasonable evidence
from the South that it will be successful.
Many Of the accounts from that are exsggsr-
ated and misrepresent the true and favorable
condition Of public opinion.
As result of careful inquiry it is believed
that portion of the Cabinet are unwilling to
have Jefferson Davis tried for treason, while
there is reason for asserting that the Presi-
dent is persistent for having him brought be-
fore a civil tribunal. Chief Justice Chase is
expected to arrive here in the course Of few
days for consultation with the President as
to the time, manner aud place which shall be
designated.
The ablest counsel in the United States are
being consulted on the subject. There is a
fixed determination on the part Of the Execu-
tive that there shall be an immediate and fair
trial by jury of his country Of JEFF. Davis
for high treason.
1t may, in addition to this. be confidently
asserted that the President has determined,
as soon as practicable. to withdraw the order
suspending the writ Of habeas corpus and
dispense with Military Courts.
Governor Murphy of Arkansas has issued
an address to the people of that state. telling
them that civil government 10 again fully or
ganized, the law can be faithfully enforced il
tuoy VIII It's buu Ou tuou To8s5 Tue Eotpuusl-
bility for the future. II they are guided by
wisdom and patriotism peace and security
will be observed, but If by the impulses Of
passion and the prejudices of the past, con-
fusion and decentralization will result. We
quote:
Your condition is critical, and the ap-
preaching election for members of Congress
will be a test Of your wisdom and self con-
troll. The great scrrows and sufferings of
the last four years have crushed the public
energies and produced reckless and traitor.
Gus state Of mind which a sudden excite
ment might render ungovernable. You must
guard against this. Listen to no one who is
disposed to irrita,e old sores. Listen only
to those words are calculated to calm the
temper and to soothe the wounded feelings.
The fate of the State is in your hands,
should you elect men who by the laws are
disqualified, they will be rejected; and inas-s
much as the qualifications OF members Of Con-
gress have been materially modified by an act
Of Congress passed during the rebellion.