Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12
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NEW York, Jan.

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Yesterday afternoon two men were arrested
At NorwAlk, Conn, on suspicion of being en-
gagged in the Adams Express robbery. On
examination it was found that the right fell
lows had been caught. On the persons Of
the two men were found gold watch, soIie
money. and few other articles which were
in the safe at the time of the robbery
WAsHINGros, Jan. 10.
The continued absence of Mr.. Seward, from
the capitol during the session of Congress,
on an unexplained and mysterious mission, is
one OF the themes Of political gossip. The
fact Gomez directly from the Navy Depart
ment that the requisition on that depar tine mt
for war steamer TO carry himself and guests,
was made by Mr.. Seward in his official capa-
city as Secretary Of State. This might indi.
cate the transaction Of business of an official
capacity during his absence. The Secretary
however, stoutly asserts that be was in search
OF health. A sea voyage in winter lie not gem
orally supposed TO conduce very effectually
to such a result.
The firm attitude Of the President in the
Mexican correspondence sent to Congress
ta'es kthcfai thkltthCllOn 10 the
members. IL is believed that, as the result
OF the position assumed by the U. s., there
will be an early withdrawal of French troops
The Chronicle intimates that there is no
intention to take active measures in M exican
affairs.
The Baltimore Sun, in leader this morn.
u Z, opposes any war with France to sustain
the republic of Mexico.
xal l,,Il r.. Al
army, are before the Military Committee of
the Senate and House. That which finds the
most favor, provides for one regiment of en-
gineeIs, seven Of artillery, ten OF cav,lry, and
sixty infantry. These are to BE- Offered by
one Lieutenant General, five Major Generals,
and ten Brigadier Generals, with line and
company officers, selected without reference
to seniority, from the present regular army,
the Veteran Reserve Corps, and volunteer
omcers who have served two years or more.
portion OF the enlisted men are to be col
ored, preserving some of the existing regi-
ments.
The bill granting unqualified suffrage to
all residents in this District, has been rejected
IN the Senate Committee on the District of
Columbia, by one majority, and a bill will be
reported, bestowing the right of suffrage on
all male persons Of color who shall have re-
sided here six months before an election, pro-
vided that every such person shall be able to
read and write, and be capable Of understand
ing the rudiments OF an English education.
The Muster-out Of 1872 Generals yesterday
will materially reduce the army expenses, and
1t will be followed up by other econom zeal
measures.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 10.
President Juarex and Gen. Megrete arrived
at Ban Antonio from Passo, on the fret
inst.
The Galveston Bulletin notices that a num-
Der OF U: b. troops are passing en- route to
the Rio Grande.
Bishop Gregg, diocese Of Texas, has ar.
rived here sn-route to the North on Church
matters.