Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-02-16
Domestic Nfius.
NEW YoRx. Feb. g.

WAsHINoToN, feo. y.
In the course Of his address to ths citizens
Of Montana, the President said "T can In
form all aspirants who are trying to form their
combinations for the future, that they are rot
in my way. am not a candidate for any po-
sition, and hence repeat l can afford to DO
right, and being in that condition, I will do
right. My work is to restore the Govern
ment, not to make combinations with refer
enee to any future candidacy for the Prssi-
dency OF the United States. / have reached
the utmost round. My race Is run, far ss
that is concerned. Ny object is to perform
my duty. and that l will endesvor to do
Let us then alt Join In The great work Of res
toration; aud while we are restoring aud re-
pairing the breaches that have been made, let
US also unite in the work Of making new
states and populating them with people who
are worthy Of the government which protects
them and let those new state governments
be founded on principles in harmony with the
great principles devised by our brethren.
$50 far as regards any aid or sssistsncs
that can be given here in the progress and in
the contamination Of this great work Of build
ing up new states, you will find me willing
and cordial help"
GALVESTON, TEXAS, Feb. Z.
The Indians have not been Troublesome Of
late on the northern frontier Of the State.
The State convention meets on the sth-
NEWARK, N. j., Feb. 8.
The morning train from Mt. Clair, on the
Bloomfield railroad, run off the track near
bridge. breaking passenger car to pieces.
Milton Holt was instantly killed. The
conductor and others were injured.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 7.
A brutal murder took place last evening at
place called Joe Wilson's Tavern, near
Utica. A man named Campbell, IS years Of
age, was driven from his house by FIVE young
men, who broke his skull with clubs, causing
his death in Is minutes. He leaves wife
and child. The murderers were arrested.
New YoRK, Feb. Q.
Five or six inches of snow fell during the
night, aud it was still showing at 10 o'clock
to-day.
The colorsd men Of Brooklyn, at recent
meeting held to take action in favor Of secur-
ing homes.eads for the freedmen, appointed
committee to visit President Johnson and
members Of Congress in reference to the mat
ter.
Senator Mackenns, the Chilisn agent, ex-
plained the circums ,ances Of his arrest, all
the reported mysterious incidents OF which
are fictitious. He gave himself up ~ soon as
the y. s. Marshal announced who he vas,
though quietly protesting against his arrest.
He says his trial will not be that Of an indi-
vidual, but trial OF the present policy Of the
oldest and best loved doctrine OF the public
sentiment, 10 fact OF the U. s. SO strongly
uttered every day from the precincts Of the
humblest country club, to the splendid halls
OF the capital of the great republic.
Horace Greeley has been elected President
OF the American Institute.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 8.
Eight q. s. soldiers tried by court mar
tial held in this city, we're to-day drummed
out of service to serve their various terms Of
imprisonment, for robbery aud assault.
New YoRK, FEB. Z.
A Washington dispatch says the Committee
on Ways and Means have entirely failed to
conclude an agreement with the Canadians in
relation to the Reciprocity Treaty. Tbs prop
ositions suggested by the delegation from
Canada has been rejected. and counter propo-
ositions from the Committee rejected BY the
Canadians.
wAsHrNeroS. Feb. 9.
The colorsd delegation who waited on the
President yesterday have publisheds reply to
his remarks, prepared since the interview.
They call attention to what they consider
bis " unsoand views" on the question Of on.
franchisement. They admit the hostility Of
the poor whites at the South to blacks, and
say it is reciprocal.
This ermity was, they say, melted by the
slave master, who thus secured an ascendap-
cy over both the whites and blacks.
The poor whites were the slave eatchsrs,
slave drivers and overssers. The cause Of
hatred being removed by the abolition Of
slavery. the effect must also be removed.
Peace between the races is only to b OBJ
tanned by equal justice between al Glasses.
They also oppose his Vows on tho subjsos Of
Information has reached here OF difieulty
at Hamilton, near Lonsburg. Va, on Sunday
last. The ruling Of the War Department
gives possession Of certain Methodist Church
property in Virginia to membership acting
under Ecclesiastical jurisdiction existing pri-
or to the secession Conference at Staunton.
The Staunton Conference secessionists hold
ing the church at Hamilton refused to give it
up to Rev. Mr.. Ross, sent there BY the Bal
timore Conference, and 1t was requisite to
send file Of soldiers to displsce Rev. Mr..
Wough. who had insisted on officiating under
the appointment Of the Staunton Conference.
The race between the Winnooski and Algons
quin is now expected to commence to-morow
morning. afff e tat7
WAsHINafon, Feb. o.
A powerful agitation is still kept up hsss
in favor Of the trial Of JEFF. Davis, BY an inu-
posing military court martial. for rsbsllion.
The opposition here are claiming that the
President has joined them. and bfAg loudly.
There 10 difference between the President
and Congress. but it is only upon certain
aud be has no disposition to make
war upon them. In an interview with =
leading radical Republican, he remarked that
though they differed upon the policy 20 b
pursued in certain cases, ne hoped they would
not have any personal difficulty. An EFFORT
must undoubtedly and will be made to recon.
cile all differences, or al least to keep togsth.
or as far as possible.
Il is now certainly asserted that Ssmmcs'
trial will soon take place. A great pressure
has been brought to bear upon tho President.
to permit it. 7e
BosroN, Feb. 10. 2
The Journal OF this P. NJ. announces ths
arrest OF two of the Concord Bank fobbsrss
and the recovery Of 100000 Of the money
stolen. Particulars are for ths time withheld.
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