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The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

A general break up is taking place
i'll President Johnson's cabinet The
first to resign was Postmaster Gener-
al Dennison. We give his letter of
resignation:
WASHINGTON, July IL.
Sir have the honor to tender YOU
herewith my resignation of the office
OF Post Master General, to take effect
upon your notifying me of your ac-
ceptance. In thus withdrawing from
your Cabinet, it is proper to say that
l do so chiefly because of the differ
ence between us III regard to the pro-
posed amendment OF the Constitution,
which l approve, aud the movement
for the Convention to be held at Phila-
delphia on the l4th proximo, to which
l am opposed. My confidence in the
patriotism of the Union Republican
party is such that am convinced that
upon its permanent control of the
Government depends in large meas
ure the peace and happiness of the
country, and that it will not permit of
my holding an equivocal attitude in |
respect to it. Assuring you of my
personal regard and appreciation OF
the uniform courtesy have received
from you,
am, very respectfully yours, &c,
(Signed) w. DENNISON.
To the President.
The President promptly accepted
the resignation, and has nominated
Assistant Postmaster General Randall
as Mr.. Dennison's successor.
Attorney General Speed has also
resigned, and Messrs. Harlan and
Stanton, it is understood, will soon
follow suit. Mr.. Seward it is also
stated. will send in his resignation a
an early date; but it is not believed
the President will accept it as th'
President and Secretary of State seen
to fully agree politically. MIR. Sewar,
it is evident, does not quite like TIL
Situation" HE Sees" says tn
Washington correspondent of th
Philadelphia Press, "while the traitor
are ready, that the Republicans wi
neither be bought nor bulled into tn
new treason. Gov Dennison's resig
nation takes him by surprise. 1t wa
to oblige S. that D. visited New Yor
last February, and made speech a
Cooper Institute in favor of My Pol
licy,' reluctantly, it is true, but prett
fiat-footed." The breech between til
President and Congress is widenin
and there will be no further attempt
at reconciliation. The President
determined that the Southern repr,
sentatiyes to Congress shall be admi
ted at once, and Congress is equally d,
termined that they shall not unit
they show more signs of loyalty. Th
fact is, there is to-day as rank trei
son in some parts of the South 4
there was during the palmiest days
the rebellion, and yet the Presiden
backed up by considerable part,
composed mostly of those who wei
not long since his bitter enenlie
would receive the unrepentant rebel
into our national councils. The pee
pie, we believe, will support Congress
against the President, and the firm a
titude assumed by the former is ce
tain sign that all attempts at bullyin
will prove failures.
Judge Drawing Henry @. stansbur
and Reyerdy johnson are each mel
toned as the probable successor of NJ
Speed. Should Mr.. Seward insist {
resigning, it is thought that eth
George Bancroft or Charles Franc
Adams will take his place. But NJ
Seward has not yet resigned
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20
We clip the following from the
Rutland Herald:

A RASCAL NABBED. Some three or
four weeks since a chap named Martin
Richard hired a livery stable horse
and buggy in Keene, n. H., and for
got all about taking them back. He
hourshed around Factory Point, in
this State, for two or three DAYS, and
tried to sell the horse and buggy to
landlord Thayer; but the latter de-
cllned to purchase, and finally told
Richard he believed him to have stolen
the property, and that he could not
leave there until he was satisfied to
The contrary. But the fellow managed
10 give HIM the slip, and brought up
at Eagle Bridge, where he was arrest
ca by Deputy Sheriff Holt, from
heene, and is now in 'durance vile"
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

ses' Gen. Sherman met with a very
warm and enthusiastic reception in
Boston, as he did all along the route
to and from the city. He is now at
Hanover attending the Commence
ment exercises of Dartmouth College,
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

BaS~ The vote in West Virginia on
the amendment DISTINGUISHING rebels
stands, by the official count, %, 224 in
favor to 1902 against, leaving an af-
frmative majority of 6,722.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

TnE TARIFF BlLL.-Thc Senate has
virtually killed the House Tariff Bill
by postponing it until December TO-
The vote stood yeas Go postponed %;
Gays II. The Vermont Senators voted
against the postponement.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

LETTER FROM Mr.. SEWARD. Secreta-
ny Seward has written letter to Hon
j. r. Doolittle, Chairman Executive
Committee" concerning the Philadel-
phia convention. Mr.. Seward favors
the convention, saying that "the citi-
zens who object to the convention are
bound to propose better plan of pro-
ceeding to effect the desired end"
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

Ak ExpREss MESSENGER RoBBrD As
Mr.. George W HerricA, a messenger
in the employ of Cheneys Express,
and well known on the Vermont Cen
trial, was passing near the foot of
Washington street, Boston, on Satur-
day, carrying his satchel containing
valuable parcels, an adroit thief stole
from the satchel a package containing
$4,000 in cash, and effected his escape.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

BsS- We give the names of the COM
missioned officers from Vermont
buried on the battlefield of Cold
Harbor, whose remains have been
identified and removed to the national
cemetery: H. H. Bailey, Lieut.. Co.
b, I'd Vt; H. G. Miller, LIST Lieut.. Co.
A, Sd VT, M. Samson, Capt. Co. l, 9Th
VI
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

Public WORKS IN VERMONT The fol.
lowing are the items of the ezpendi-
lures by the Government on pubic
buildings in this State, from July |,
1860 to June i, 1865:
Marine Hospital, Burlington .".. sl6s9
Court House, Rutland .... 56913
Court House, Windsor ............... 9,aBa
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

gsg- Hon. Freeman Clark, Comp
troller of the Currency, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect on the
oath inst.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

SeS- The Rev. f. d. Huntington, d.
d., of Boston, has been unanimously
elected Bishop of Maine.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

aas- A joint resolution fixing the
25th inst, as the day of final adjourn
ment was passed by the House on
Wednesday.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

Ray The Northern Pacific Railroad
bill has passed the Senate and is now
under consideration in the House.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

Bar Gen. Dix has written letter
endorsing the Philadelphia Conven-
ton.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Union Republican Voters Of the Third
Congressional District are hereby invite to
meet in Mass Convention at Hyde Park, on
Wednesday, the 18th day of August next at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, tonominato a candidate for RcI-
rcsentativo to Congress from said District to be
supported AZ the ensuing election, and TO APP
point District Committee.
JOHN p. SARTLF,
WIN. HARMON,
W. c. SMITH, Dist.
O. g. WHEELER, Com
:. VI. PENNOCK,
s. NJ. GOLKY,
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20
Stock Markets.

NEW YoRK, July IS
Stocks are easy, money on call la per cent
sterling exchange is quiet at 1851,
Gold opened Observation-Disclosures. 40
closed Observation-Disclosures. 49,
5-20s registered, '65 .....................-
do coup. of '62 ..................... NJ
7-S0s LIST series Observation-Disclosures. la5
U. S. 6's Of 81, reg Observation-Disclosures. lRi
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

Bay President Johnson has appoint
ed j. b. Upham collector of customs at
Portsmouth n. Ii.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-07-20

A general break up is taking place
i'll President Johnson's cabinet. The
first to resign was Postmaster Gener-
al Dennison. We give his letter of
resignation:
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
MIR. J s.. Van Vleet,

We are informed by an officer of the
Freedmen's Bureau, who alone is RESPONSE
Die for the statement, that Mr.. Van Vleet
who went North last week, avowed his in
tenton to collect if possible, twenty or
thirty thousand dollars for the freedmen Of
Texas. Mr.. Van Vleet, we are informed,
holds certain quasi recommendations from
gentlemen in the interior. He has not the
confidence of the Freedmen's Bureau in
Texas nor would its officers give him any
commission. We pass over certain small
transactions with this Office which were
not altogether creditable to Mr.. Van Vleet,
to caution all people not to give him or any
body else money for the Texas Freedmen.
They do not need it. The Freedmen in Tex
as are all at work for good wages. They
do not require charity.
No man is authorized to pass around the
hat for their benefit. They are independ-
ent both of governmental and private
charity. The official reports of the Assist.
Commissioner show this, and Gen. Gregory
will be North within few days, when he
will repeat this Same statement. We say
to the benevolent in all parts of the count
ry, "your money is not needed in Texas
Cat. Bulletin.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26

keuTnE PIEDMONT SPRINGS, I miles from
Millican, Grimes County, Texas, the most
celebrated and delight full summer resort in
the State, or in the South, was opened on
the lst of May and viii continue to enter
tain visitors until the Is. Of October. Now
AMI extensive buildings, planned on the
most liberal scale, with convenience, COM
fort and beauty admirably combined, have
been erected, and every convenience known
to the modern summer resort Of pleasure,
added to the establishment. The Dining
Saloon, (l26 feet long, Ball Room, go
feet long,) Parlors and Billiard Saloon, are
largo and elegant The bed-chnmbcrs (sin-
gle or double arc we'll arranged and neat
ly furnished, while the roomy and elegant
galleries surrounding each of the four sto-
ros Of the entire building, render its com
for, complete. Nature in locating these
grrings. (ihe acknowledged merits of its
vaters-tbeir astonishing curative proper
ties-beiLg familiar to all who have tested
their wonderful relief sought to charm
the grounds gracefully sloping in every
direction from the buildings, are beautI'
fully wooded in tho shady oak. The Gu
lire face of the place indicates pleasure
ease. aud contcntment. LEASDER CANNON
the Prince Of entertainers, and original
founder Of the establishment, ia still its
proprietor, and this is sufficient for US to
saw. TO convince the public that all the de-
parimenls Of the place are well attended
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
Judge Hill Declines.
HoUsToy, May 4th, 1866.

HOUSTON, Nlay ttii loOo.
Editor Of The Telegraph:
Nv recommendation for the Supreme
Judicial Bench of Texas, by the Conserva-
five members of the Convention OF Austin,
has placed me under the gravest embar-
srassment. Ii is an office to which, under
sauspicious circumstances, should be we'll
.content to dedicate all my ambition for
spublic usefulness, and for an honorable
srecord of my name. My conviction that
1.-THE Judiciary of the State-the final resort
fof the people for the security of their pri-
yate and public rights and civil liberties-
should be composed Of men under no de-
served suspicion Of unfriendliness to those
rights and liberties, and who are not In
sleague with those at war against them, has
7pressed. upon Inc the inquiry, how far it is
my duty to yield to the call made upon me
4 by the Conservative sentiment Of the State.
Il have weighed that duty until the present
ftime.
There Is no sacrifice | would not make,
were satisfied that it was demanded of
! me, but the indications arc too clear TO be
mistaken, that the people of Texas will
trust none but men Of unquestionable con-
fseryatism upon all questions involving the
friehts Of the States and the Liberties Of the
tSouth to minister at their judicial alters,
and my personal Circumstances are such,
that imperative duty demands Of me the
<toilsone labOrs Of the Bar, and does not
permit 10 me the bonOred duties Of The
Bench.
Greatly approaching the manifestations
4 Of confidence received from friends and the
public, decline being candidate for the
Supreme Bench.
Very respectfully,
W.P. HILL.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
ELECTION NOTICE.

IN obedience to Proclamation Of the Hoa.
L A. ]. Hamilton, Provisional Governor Of
the State of Texas, Of date the 10Th day OF
April. 1866, an election will be held in tho
County of Dallas, on Monday, the 25th day
of June, 1866, for the following officers:
STATE OFFICERS.
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comp
troller of Public Accounts, State Treasurer,
Commissioner of General Land Once, JpuBrs
of the Supreme Court, Give will be voted
for,) and Attorney General Of the state,
-DlsTRIcT OFFICERS.
judge of the District Court for tho 10Th
Judicial District, and District Attorney for
the same District
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE,
One Senator to represent the Senatorial
District composed of the coun ties Of Dallas,
kaufman and Henderson.
Two Representatives for the County Of
Dallas.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
One County Judge or Chief Justice Iof
the county of Dallas, one County Clerk, four
County Commissioners, one District Court
Clerk, one Sheriff, one County TroHsurei,
one Assessor and Collector OF Taxes, one
County Surveyor, two justices Of the Peace
and one Constable for each precinct, saud
one Coroner.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTIONS.
And also, "for the adoption or rejection "
of the amendments to the Constitution Of
the State.
The polls will therefore be opened in Tho
several precincts of this county, on Monday,
the 25th day of June, 1856, between the
hours prescribed by law for the election OF
said officers, and for the "adoption or rejec'
ton of the amendments to the Coustitu-
ton, which vote ahall be expressed for
the amendments" or "against the amend
ments," and be by ballot.
Also, on the same day, an election will
be held in the Corporation of the Town Of
Dallas, for one Mayor, ono Constable Sna
FIVE Aldermen for said Corporation.
Returns shall be made as required by
law, except that they shall be made TO ma
within FIVE days after the election.
Given under my hand and soaI
SEAL \of the County Court, May -,
\0N ISs6 A. BLEDS0E,
r3S:it.l CAjy Justice Ddlids co's1ty.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
D9~We clip the following items from t

Galveston Bulletin of the I'd:
MILITARY MArrERs.-Orders were issued
yesterday, mastering out of service the 18th
illinois Cavalry, the eth Illinois Infantry,
tho Ord and 4th Michigan Infantry, 18th
New York Cavalry, 4th Wisconsin Cavalry,
Company Pontoniers, and 10th U. S. Col
ored Infantry.
Lieut.. Colonel Lynch, Commandant Of
the Post of Galveston, has been placed I'M
der arrest.
Lieut.. Col. Mason has entered upon his
duty as Commander Of the Post, Uice Lieut..
Col. Lynch, relieved by arrest. We are in
formed that the charges against Col. Lynch
ore conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman and neglect of duty" Gin visit
Ing houses of ill.fame in the day time while
drunk"
The Cordoya colonists are returning, g
batch of them arrived in New Orleans last
Friday. They complain that they were
seduced to go there by interested persons
who could not remain in this country
They are bitter in their insinuations Of the
leaders of the colony.
The Steamer Harland, on her last trip to
New Orleans, made the run from bar to bar
in twenty-six hours, being the shortest trip
on record.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
PURU.UC SPEAKING,

Feio,v Citizens Of he 16h Judicial District Il am
candidate for Judge Of your District, and will address
you at 10 o'clock, A. NJ at the following times and
places: -
At Lancaster, Dallas County, Saturday, June Cd, G6
waxahachie, Ellis Couty, Monday, June 18th.
Milford, Ellis county, Tuesday, June 9TH.
Grandvicw, johnson county, Wednesday, june G.
Buchanan, johnson county, Thursday, June T.
Acton, johnson county, Friday, June eth.
weatherford, Parker county, Saturday, June ..
yeal's Station, Parker county, Monday, June IL
Birdrilie, Tarrsnt county, Tuesday, June u.
Fort Worth, Tarrant county, "Wednesday, June 10
Mansfield, Tarrant county, Thursday, June H.
Dallas, Dallas county, Friday, june 10.
Breckenridge, Dallas county, Saturday, juno l6
Rockwall, Kaufman county, Monday June 10.
Turner's PIT, Kaufman county, at night, June IS
Cedar Grove, Kaufman county, Tuesday, June 10
Canton, Van Zandt county, "Wednesday, June 20
Prairisville, kaufman county, THURSDAY, june n
Kaufman, kaufman county, Friday June Y.
by opponents are respectfully invited to meet ms
at these places Time will DO given the candidates
for District Attorney and county officers.
n5-The ladies are respectfully invited TO attend.
JOHN j. GOOD.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26

u,JsThc Mckinney Messenger gives tho
following account Of The Tornado, Ia Collin
County which We briefly noticed last week;
'rORNAro ~ CoLLIS,-Durlng tho evening
of the 9Th Inst, tornado passed through
the southeastern portion Of this county.
From the best information we have been
able TO collect regarding 1t, II seems TO have
previously struck tho upper edge Of Dallas
county, and TO have travelled In northerly
direction. The first damage we hear Of its
doing in this county was the partial de-
struclion OF n house occupied by Mr..
NOrthington, some fourteen miles South
east of Mckinney, II next struck house
mile farther north, occupied by widow
lady, Mrs, Campbell which 1t turned up
side down, and broke into fragments. The
,nsxt damage done was at the farm Of a Mr..
Bozart, eleven miles s. L. Of town. Here
We are told stable was torn down, and
the roof Of shed room Of the dwelling
house was partially carried away. The
dwelling house of the Grayum brothers,
about one mile north of Dozarts was next
struck, and completely demolished. Here
the appearance of the tornado is represented
to have been terrific. 1t rcsembled fun.
nel-shaped cloud, into which, rs into q
Whirlpool nCighboring objects were drawn
with irresistible force. The water was
lifted from the "hog- wallows" in the prairie
and from branch, in the track Of the tenn
pest, and the grass was twisted off at the
surface of the ground, which was left bare,
presenting the appearance of having been
swept. Fortunately no lives were lost.
One of the Mossrs. Grayum was obliged to
cling to post to save himself, and was
somewhat bruised, but not materially in
jured. A strong two horse wagon was lifted
from the ground and dashed in pieces. All
the trees, with the exception of one, were
broken, some Of them into several pieces.
The house of Mr.. John Lovelady, about
three fourths of mile north of the Grayum
place, was next struck and torn down; the
very foundation logs were lifted from their
places. Here the storm seems to have stay
cd its ravages in this county.
We are reliably informed that tho lorna
do struck the Grayum place at precisely
six minutes after five o'clock. About forty
minutes later Zone hour by sum the town
Of Honey Grove, in Fannin county, was
struck ty the same, or similar storm, an
account of which is given by the Paris
Press, and will be found elsewhere in this
weeks paper. The distance between the
two points is at least sixty miles.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26

RN~Col. Robt. II. Taylor, the present
Comptroller arrived in Austin, from Wash
..ington City, on the Nth inst. The Hous-
ton Telegraph gives tho following. account
of the result of his mission to tue Federal
Capital:
Col. Robert II. Taylor, State Comptroller,
has Just returned from Washington, where
he has been on business for the State. We
are informed that he was able to stop the
payment of the Texas indemnity bonds,
that were placed in the hands Of Droege &
Co., of Manchester, and by them in part
negotiated to Geo. Peabody during the war
and that In oil probability such compro-
mise will be arrived at as will secure their
being returned to the State. He also OBJ
Itained some money on account Of bonds
still left in the Treasury. Nothing could
be done 10 apply the Indebtedness TO the
State to the payment of the tax Of 1861
now being collected. Mr.. McCulloch not
being authorized to make any such ar
arrangement, and Congress not being in n
temper to justify an attempt to secure the
passage Of on act to cover the matter. No
orders have, however, yet been issued to
sell the properly On Which t"Aes "io nv
paid, and we do not believe such orders
will be issued at present.
Col. Taylor found large number Of mp
'plications for parlons, from Texas, in the
Office appropriated to that business, await
ing action. Many of them had been filed
by claim agents, pardon agents, etc. or by
them delayed, with q view to extorting ad-
..ditional fees, etc. Feeling an interest in
the welfare of his fellow-ci;izens, he spent
Eight days in pushing such applications
through, and brought back some one hun
dred and fifty of them. Among them, we
notice for Houston, that of George Goldth-
waite, Esq, Mr.. c. F. Duer, Mr.. 0. L.
Cochran and Mr.. f. II. Cushing, lately
editor of this paper, the second instrument
of this kind We believe, by the way, the
latter gentleman has received.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26
"Thc BRENNAN Banner suggests the name

"Thc Brennan Banner suggests the name
Tor Gen. John Saylcs, to fill the vacancy &C.
.casioned by Judge Hills declination.'
While acknowledging the eminent abili
,ty and qualifications of Con. Sayles for the
position, We would suggest that there are
already several independent candidates in
the field, any one of whom might be placed
on the ticket, without bringing forward any
I new names For the same reason, we are
heartily opposed to the ticket suggested by
. the Houston Telegraph, which, we see, only
iretains two of the original names, on it,
For Gods sake, gentlemen don't get out n
full ticket in every county
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-05-26

4 t.sUtrftati o ise n dsftad,h inint
'fssI bmDtr some u Que toipie 10 oppose
lha amendments IA Ne, Constitution On
what w regard o. yory trivial question:.
! We shnttI la nuf issue of week before last,
THAT ihtW Wss mo- foundation iof Tho
charge NJ increase NJ nEel 10 pay The iu.
crefs cl salaries Of The Judges, So md The
opponents " the amendments cnn think II
nothing else That IL tangible, They still
harm upon the salaries, and say that " they
Ion pay tho increase In one way they Will
have tu do II anOiher--that if tho lawyer
snnl the doctor is taxed the enormous sum
Of ten dollars currency per annnln, lac viii
divide that amount up among his clients
sand his patients, and that the people will
have 10 pny II Ia tho end This argument
/, IL 81 ilimsey that we haven't much patience
TO discuss II. But the reader should re-
ymembcr that the greater portion Of this IN
ScIcase of salaries Is absorbed by the de-
! crcase in the number Of District Judges
(which will follow the action of the Lcgisla-
9ure in making the labor Of the Judges uni
Z form. We demonstrated this In our former
farticle. We have heard other arguments
4 ngainst the amendments which W. candidly
y believe are equally as absurd as the above,
which we do not deem worthy of discussion.
I We hope, and VIC say 1t in all candor
sand sincerity, that the people will consider
fwoh the question, and vote us near u unit
/as possible, "for tho amendments We
sbslicvo that they ought to be sustained, and
sif they are not, the necessity will arise
Switlin year or two for the calling anoth-
Ger Convention, to do just exactly what the
4 late Convention has done, and thereby en-
failing on the people ten fold more taxes
3 than the increase Of salaries, even if that
|. was reality.