Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-18
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Gold, 1912. sos, io2 IL. S'2O''
lo2.
The Heraid's Fortress Monroe eorrespon-
asn, saws Jeff. Davis received the announce
rueut Of his indictment with indifference.
A Washington dispatch says Gen Howard
has commenced the distribution Of the $685.
900 appropriated BY Congress to the suffer-
ing freedmen OF the District OF Columbia,
dividing the city into four districts. Every
reported case Of destitution will be thorough
ly examined.
from Arizona is inclined to believe that the
report Of the massacre at Foft Goodwin 1.
true.
WAsHINeToN, May Ia.
The examination into the affairs of the Ma.
tional Bank show that it's officers we're totally
unfit for their places, SO far as capacity and
honesty were concerned. Several Govern.
ment officers are complicated.
The House will not proceed with the sub.
jeot Of reconstruotion till the Senate acts
finally on the Constitutional amendment.
There lie some hope that it will gain the
requisite two-thirds vote, but everything de-
ponds upon Senator Stuart and Morgan.
The opposition predict that it will be de-
feated, but they are not certain.
1t is said that JEFF Davis is to be tried I'M
der the act Of July IL, 1862 This provides
that any one who shall be adjudged guilty Of
treason shall suffer death or, at the discre.
tion Of the court, shall be imprisoned for not
less than FIVE years, and fined not less than
$4,000.
Eastport Me. May ID.
Acting Admiral Bolts has just lett here
in the U. s. Steamer De Soto, to demand az
explanation from the commander Of the En-
glish steamer at st. Andrew. in regard to FIR
ing into the pleasure boat off Robinston.
New York, May Is.
Gold, 81 80 ga. 1905, 81 2 3-s 5.2O's,
s1.O2. 1O.40's, 96. May coupons, $3.50 Ia.
The Mexican Legation says Santa Anna is
French spy, and hopes II he reaches Chihua-
hus, he will be speedily hanged
The probabilities are that the President
will listen to Mr.. Chase's suggestion to issue
proclamation sbrogating martial law in Vir-
ginia 80 far IS U. 8. contracts are concerned.
In which case the Chief Justice will preside
at the trial Of JEFF. Davis.
The House committee are preparing re-
port in favor of the trial of Davis by q mill
tary commission for various violations Of the
articles Of war, and completely in the Sssassi-
nation conspiracy.
The report is very voluminous, and con.
tains chain Of cireums,antial evidence, va
rious links Of which were obtained from the
ruins Of the Confedefscy.
The Heralds St. Thomas, West India,
correspondent says the idea Of annexation TO
the U. s. is extending, and is we'll received
in all the West India Islands.
NV ORLEANS, May IA.
Accounts from Red River are gloomy
most Of the river cotton lands are under wa
ter.
Cotton reports from the southwest are
81 oomy. Tornadoes have made fearful havoc.
Mayor Monroe has been insugurated.
The Presidents generous reception of Mr..
Monroe is pleasing to the people.
Mexican sdvices confirm the death Of Ex
Gov. Allen of louisiana.
The Empire was quiet The French troops
are concentrating in Northern Mexico to
unite with Mejea and disperse the guerrillas.
The Liberals elsewhere are discounted.