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

IN view bI tue opinions oil Ghlet
Justice Chase on the subject OF the trial by
civil process OF criminals like Jefferson Davis.
The objections Of that high funcuonary have
certainly strengthened the argument Of those
who like the distinguished author quoted be-
heve that military court is the best tribunal
for disposing Of such cases. In this connec-
ton II may be well to remark that the feeling
OF the loyal millions in regard to Jefferson
Davis, always decided. has become even more
determined since it is apparent that the South
ern influences which demand the pardon Of
the chef Of the great conspiracy are now
more busily ensagel than usual 10 the work
OF retatdlng the government in the prelimina-
fies essential TO a lasting restoration Of the
Union.
ABOUT RIoHT.--It would seem from the
follo~ing that one Of the new United States
Senator'S from Mississippi is about righs as
far as be goes
" Gen Alcorn, late Of the rebel army, and
one Of the newly elected United States sena-
tors Of Mississippi, made speech recently at
Jackson, Mississippi, in which he argued that
as the negro was protected 10 his person and
property under the constitution, therefore
he had a right 10 testify. He wished to
know what could be done in a case where one
white man killed another in the presence Of
negro witness only and was Of the opinion
that unless we behaved ourselves, and
made friend Of the negro. he would ally
himself with men who would incite him to
hatred Of bis 'ormer master, and finally com.
pei us to grant him even mote privileges than
are now ,manded. He could give Us no
encouragement or hope that the negro would
work until his mostr John pulled If his coat
and i0o. ked in The field ,oih him overseets
could not make bun work"
PLACES FoE TRYING JErF DAVIS The
New York Evening p st Gays there is no
need Of con6ning J #. Davis trial to Rich
mond, as has been stated, because he commit
ed overt acts Of treason elsewhere, ns may be
seen by the following;
For instance, Davis reviewed the rebel
army at Murtreesboro', December b, 1862,
10 bis capacity Of commander-in-chlsf Of the
uaitorous forces. He reviewed also. 10 1868,
General Brssg's army he made several jour
neys, during the war, in Tennessee, Alaba-
ma and Georgia. He might be brought TO
trial 10 any Of the United States Courts in
those States, Tor acts which could be easily
proved again,t him. Why not, for ins lance
Try him 10. Montg merry, or at Nsshville-or
at Knoxville, which is, we believe, the seat
Of United States Court whose district in
clue es Muffreesboro', As opinion in the ex.
tTeme Northern OF Southern States would BE-,
perhaps, all one way either for or against
Davis-a border State, or community
equally divided, would seem TO be the proper
place for the trial
The following was written by Wirz before
mounting the gallows:
"OLD CAPIroL PRrsoN,
n r. t0-, 1865.
Mr.. Schlde-Deer Sir: It is no doubt the
last time / address M self to you What
have said to YOU often and often repeated, sc-
cept my thanks, my sincere, heartfelt thanks,
for all you have done for me. May God re-
ward you, can't. Stll | have something
more 10 AK OF you, and am confident that
you will not refuse to receive my dying re-
quest Please help my poor f4mIly my dear
wife and children. War, cruel war, has
swept everything from me. aud to-day my
wife and children are besgars. My life is
demanded as al atonement. ! am willing TO
give H. aud hop- that after awhile will be
Idged dlferenty from what am now If
any one ought to come to the relief OF my
family. 1t is the people OF the South, for whose
sake have sacrificed all. | know you will
excuse me for troubling you again. Farewell,
dear SIR may God bless you.
Yours, thankful, II. WIFE,
J. p. Benz amin, says the Picayune, writes
to his friend in New Orleans that be has been
received and treated with great kindness and
generosity by many of the prominent states
men Of Eng4n that he is awaiting the lie.
gal term of residence to qualify him for ad-
mission to the English bar, in order to resume
The practice Of his profession in London or
Liverpool, and that he manages to support
himself very comfortably by giving counsel
ana legal aid 10 his friends and others in re-
gard to legal matters in this country.
THR FRENoH TRooPs IN MExIco.-The
Washington correspondent of the Phuadel-
phia Ledger says the proposed removal Of he
French troops from Mexico is based on the
condition that our Government will guarantee
thst Maximlian shall not be disturbed in his
present position, but that he will be lett to
carry out his plans for the establishment OF
the empire on a durable basis.
The Baltimore American ssys the petition
signed by 600 ladies in that city for the
pardon of jeff. Davis was carried around to
several private schools, and The names of
number Of little girls were obtained, many Of
whom were unable TO fully comprehend what
they did. Some OF the signers are only seven
or eight years of age.
JEFF. Davis, who is held to be an able judge
Of ma ters OF that description, says that Fen
ianism is a bubble" The same authority is
reported to have said concerning the execu-
ton Of WiIz that " the Government need not
have gone far to hang many worse men,
Gen. Gilmore has secured. as a personal
favor, the pardon of rebel Gen. Elliot, who
defended Fort Sumter against his siege. Gen.
kllot was occupying fsheiman's hut at
Port Royal, and was supporting his family
by fishing This pardon will secure him the
immediate restoration of HE lands, close to
which his ishermans hut now stands.
The rebel Generals Wade Hampton, Ker-
shaw, Bdler, Martin and Bratton are mem
bers of the South Carolina Senate.
DRoEAsED-After lingering sickness Of
five years, the Democratic Party died at suu-
set on the evening of November 6. Funeral
obsequies will be observed ia New Jersey, of
which appropriate notices will be given