Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-07-25
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WASHINGTON, D. O., July 20, 1866.
The Veto-Tenmessee- %. Grin~d.
ConkHng ps. Fry-Adjournmenf-- Cop
srruert DepsGtories Miscellaneous.
- THE VETO.
Mn. EDITOR The past week, though In
tensly hot and disagreeable, has been one OF
great excitement, and filled with note worthy
events.
The second Freedmen's Bureau bill passed
by both Houses by heavy majority, was at
ter long consideration vetoed by the Presi-
dent, and on Monday the veto was transmit
ted to the House. Mr.. Elliot, the gentleman
" no, at the head Of the House Committee on
Freedmen, has been Particularly active In
looking after their interests, desired to have
the message printed aud considered on the fol-
lowing day Mr.. LeBiond, who rejoices In a
sarcastic as well tactious cast of mind,
suggested that it be considered at once, which
was readily agreed to. In this case, the
Democrats, as usual, lost by their policy, for
the veto was nullifej by most decisive vote.
Not only this, but this action was communl-
Gated Immediately to the Senate, who ere the
day closed made the bill law by vote OF
80 to a. This victory is much more well
come as the bill is nearly the same as that
which formerly failed, and we rejoice III the
stand of those few Union Senators who voted
against the former bill.
The veto itself, the fifth in number, is
weaker than any of the rest, not even boast
ing the old argument of the absence of the
eleven States.
TENNESSEE.
We are all reJoiced at the reported action
of the Tennessee House in passing the con-
stitutional amendment.
Gov. Brownlow's characteristic telegram
caused much merriment, while it sent pang
through the hearts of many to think that we
mad President VINO deserved such rebuke.
1t is certain that johnson tried his utmost to
prevent the ratification, and on that account
we cannot blame the detestation of the true
though violent Brownlow.
The House, emily TOO glad to welcome back
any State which could give the slightest guar
antees, Immediately, by d vote within II OF
unanimous, declared Tennessee entitled to
representation. 1t is probable that the Sem
ale viii speedily pass the bill, and then per-
haps another veto.
t7e could almost hope that it will be We
toed, tor Ii anything were needed more effec-
tually to kill johnson, that would accomplish
it, for it would show how purely obstinate
he is in all his actions, and take away that
fimsy pretext he has OF only wishing the res
toration of all the States.
People will soon learn that all his OPPOSE.
ton to righteous legislation is Caused by his
adherence to his Ole friends, his old doctrines
of States Rights, and his old Southern hatred
of Yankees May he not remain mlsunder-
stood too long, till he has lime to gather all
his strength and ensure that ruin, political,
financial and national, which Is now so lmml-
nent May the people, prepared for any en-
ergencY, rise In their might, repudIate has
deyilish schemes, and appealing 10 the ballot
send back a true body OF men to resis; his
every Vaccination
RossEAU VS.. eRINNELL.
On Tuesday the case OF breach OF privilege
of Rosseau cs Grinnell was taken up and
acted on. General Rosseau was not expelled
nor Grinnell censured, but 1t was voted to
publicly reprimand Rosseau and has friends.
Ii is commonly reported that his brave ehival-
rous spirit revolts against the reprimand, and
he is to resign. He has not yet done so,
though he may very soon. His resignation
would be accepted.
CoNKLING vs.. Fry
The Committee to investi gate the charges
against Mr.. Conkhng. by tue Provost Mar
shall General, made a report entirely exculpa-
ting Mr.. C. and censuring General Fry. Dur
ing the investigation, many facts were elected
tending to show the unparalleled corruption
of the Provost Marshals Generals Bureau ,
aud it is to be hoped that the matter will not
be dropped till the enormous frauds of lhis
most Incompetent officer shall be fully exposed
to the people whom he has SO irrevocably
cheated.
ADJOURNMENT.
The resolution Of The House to adjourn on
the 18th has not yet been acted on IN the Sen
ate. The time will probably be postponed
be vetoed. Business is well along all the
contested elections are disposed of-that OF
koontz Us Coffroth being the last, in which
General Koontz, a most polished gentleman
and true Republican, was declared entitled
to the seat of which be had so long been most
unjustly deprived. The appropriation bills
are nearly ali through, a partial Tariff bill
has been passed, the Tax bill is a law, and a
| bill T. fund the public debt is now under con
sidera uon.
! GOVERNMENT REPOSITORIES.
| In the Senate Yesterday Mr.. Grimes endeav-
ored to remedy one of the evils OF the Govern
ment Depository system by providing that no
de posit should be made in any city where
there was sub treasury, but We regret to Say
thai it was defeated by the city banking In
teress which was strongly represented on
the hoor of the Senate. Attorney General
Speed having resigned, Mr. Stansberry is to
be nominated in his stead.
| MISCELLANEOUS.
Randall, the contemplate prosecutor, oil
Repu blicans and the chief of the 90 Brea u
and-Butter y Brigade, has been nominated a
Postmaster General. Congress has passes
an act diminishing the number of the Judge
of the Supreme Court, which it is though
will be vetoed by the President.
Clarke, the comptroller of the currency, ha
resigned, and his resignation been accepted.
Stanton is believed to be DESTROYS of retain