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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-23

MT DAVIS remains In CUSTODY at Fortress
Monroe, precisely as he held 10 January
last, when, in answer to resolution of Congress,
you reported communications from the Secretary
of War and the Attorney General, showing that
he was held to await trial in the civil courts
No action was then taken by Congress 10 refer
ence to the place Of custody No demand has
since been made for his transfer into civil
custody. The District Attorney Of the United
States for the District of Virginia, where Mr.
Davis stands indicted for treason, has been noti
fed that the prisoner would be surrendered 10
the United States Marshal upon a copias under
the Indictment, but the District Attorney de-
eknes to have the copios issued because there
is no other place within the district where the
prisoner could be kept, or where bis personal
comfort and health could be SO well provided for.
No application has been made, within my know!-
edge, by the counsel for Mr. Davis for a transfer
of the prisoner to civil custody. Recently an
application was made by his counsel for his
transfer from Fortress Monroe to Fort Lafay
cite, on the ground chiefly of sanitary consid-
Grafton. A reference vas promptly made to
Board of Surgeons, whose report was decidedly
ayerse to change, on the score of health aud per-
sonal comfort.
AIN unable to see what further action can be
taken on the part of the Executive 10 br6g the
prisoner to trial. My Davis must for the present
remain where he is, until the court which has
jurisdiction to TRY him shall be ready to act, or
until his custody is demanded under lawful pro-
cess OF the Federal courts.
/ would suggest that, to avoid any misunder-
standing on the subject, an order be issued to
the connandant Of Fortress Monroe to surrender
the prisoner TO civil custody Whenever depanded
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14
VERY LATEST.
NEW YoBK, Dec. 10

NEW oBK. Zee. IL.
Gold opened at 1888 at 3 p. NJ. 1888 l A..
6's of 81, 1928. sos. los IA. 520's
Of so, l07 IL. l040's, 100 8.
A Washington dispatch says Judge Able,
who holds an official position in Mississippi.
met DR.. Sidney of the same State, in Capitol
Square, yesterday.
The Judge came up and addressed the
Doctor as follows: "You are renegade
Southerner, what are you doing here :" A
response was a knock down blow.
A challenge from Judge Abel followed.
They were to fight with rifles, on the Vir-
Rina shore to-day, but the matter was subse-
quently amicably settled.
A letter from Raleigh, N. G. says the reg
ulators in that State are at work robbing Yam
KEGS and negroes.
They have burned a gin house belonging
to Northerner.
Another northerner wss shot, and negroes
are shot and hunted nearly every day.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. II.
1t is understood here in semi. official circles
that the criminal Surratt will be offered his
pardon on condition that he will testify as I
faithful witness against all the parties who
knew, OF had connection, either directly OF
indirectly, with the atrocous plot.
WARRINGTON, Dec. IL.
The paragraph telegraphed North that thu
President is displeased with the tenor of Ma
poleon's reply to the cable telegram from thu
State Department is entirely unfounded. Ol
the contrary, it is semi-offcially stated tina
Mr.. Johnson regards the Emperor's reply a
entirely satisfactory.
Secretary McCulloch has under considera
tion the propriety Of discharging all the fe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14
gorrign Minus.


NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
Several notnbilities accredited to tho late
Government Of Prince Macmillan arrived
yesterday I. m Vera Cruz, among them the
British Minister
A Washington despatch says our govern
ment has received communication from SAT-
Ia Anna in relation TO Mexican affairs. Ii
lie known that Santa Anna protests against
the contemplated action of the administration
so far as the latter proposes protection to the
de facto government Of Mexico, as against
Santa Anna or Ortega or other Mexicans who
may choose to test the authority Of Juarez.
1t has also come out that Santa Anna has
planned an expedition into Mexico with the
view Of establishing government in the Re-
public according to his peculiar opinions and
interests.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
Noon-Tbe Times this morning in an edi-
torisl says the fenisns have bren fairly check
mated, and that it would be madness on their
part to attempt rebellion Cardinal Cullen
has issued pastoral urging the Irish people
to obey the laws and avoid all secret societies.
Arrests still continue TO be made and more
will leave for Ireland soon.
The people of Southbridge, Mass, are re-
joicing exuberantly over their new railroad;
but the Boston Journal says the farmers
wives who live near the track, 'think the en-
CINE whistle sours milk worse than thunder"
New YORK, Dec. IL.
A letter from Dublin chronicles the serious
aspect of the Fenian agitation maintained in
Ireland on the 2sth ult. The English gov
eminent offers a reward Of 5000 pounds
sterling for the body of James Stevens, dead
or alive.
FLORENCE, Dec, 10.
The King will open the Italian Parliament
on the 9Th inst. His speech is awaited with
grea; interest, as be will probably speak of
the evacuation of Rome and negotiations with
the Pope.
PARIS. Dec. 10.
Empress of the French has in view in the
projected journey to Rome is to suppicate
the Holy Father TO be reconcled with Italy.
LONDON, Dec 10.
The precautionary measures OF the British
government have been so well taken that the
chances of Fenian success or even of a serious
rising in Ireland, look hopeless.
LArER.-LoNDoN, Dec 10.
Very many delegates from the British
American Provinces, having in view the final
settlement OF tue COnltuefhtlOn SCneme, nave
arrived. They have formed themselves into
a conference and selected Mr.. Nc Donald to
preside over their deliberations.
PARIS, Dec. 10.
Serious difficulty is apprehended in Rome
after the Withdrawal of the French troops.
1t is said preparations are making by the au-
thorities to meet the wort.
ST PETERSBURG, Dec. 9.
An Imperial uksse has been issued, declar-
ing all the relations of Russia with the Pope
of Rome sbrogated, and annulling all special
laws Of the Empire which have heretofore
been in accordance with such relations.
New YoBK. Dec. 0.
A Sweetsburg (Canada) special dispatch
says John H. Surratt the guest of j. Ho-
gan, of the St. Lawrence hall, after his es-
cape from the United States, and was suppl-
ed with funds to 60 to Europe by leading
Southerners then in Canada.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14
STATE OF VERMONT.
ADJ'r. AND INSPECTOR GEMS. OFFICE, |

ADJ 7. AND INSPECTOR GEMS. OFFICE,
MoHpeHr, Dec. -, 1866.
In pursuance OF the authority conferred
upon me, as Adiutaut and Inspector General
Of the STATE Of Vermont. by Sec 3 Of an act
Of the legislature Of the State, entitled - An
act for the preservation of the Records end
Files pertaining to the War of 1861, for the
preservation Of the Union, approved Oct. 81
1866, do hereby appoint Henry b. Bradley
resident a, Montpelier. Assistant Adjutant
and Inspector General Of this State, with au.
thority to certify all copies. extracts and
transcripts Of the records and files at this
oihce-,uch certificates to have the same force
effect and validity, as though the same were
certified BY the Adjutant and Inspector Gene
raj. WILLIAM WELLS,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

are in the nature Of usurpation; that this us
urpaton becomes especially offensive when it
sets aside the fundamental truths of our in
stitutions that it ia shocking to common
sense when it undertakes to derive new gov
ernments from that hostile population which
has just been engaged in armed rebellion, and
that all governments having such origin are
necessarily illegal and void
Sirth. That it is the duty Of Congress to
proceed with the work Of reconstruction, and
ito this end it must assume jurisdiction of the
States lately in rebellion, except so far as that
jurisdiction may have already been renowned,
and it must recognize only the loyal States
or those States having legal and valid legis-
lstures, as entitled to representation in Con-
gress, or to voice in the adoption Of the
constitutional amendments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Mr.. SUMMERS REcoNsTRUCTIoN RRsoLU-
TIoNs.-The following are the resolutions on
reconstruction offered by Mr.. Sumner in the
Senate, Dec. 4th, TO which reference is made
in the telegraphic summary of the proceed
ings in Congress -
First, That in the work of reconstruction
it is important that no false step should be
taken interposing obstacle or delay, but that
by careful provisions we should make haste
To complete the work so that the unity OF the
Republic shall be secured on permanent found
atoms, and fraternsl relations shall be once
more established among the people thereof.
Second, That this can be accomplished on
ly by following the guiding principles of our
institutions as declared by our fathers when
the republic was formed, and that any neg
lect or forgetfuness of these guiding princi-
pies must postpone the establishment of un.
ion, justice, domestic tranquility, the genera
welfare and the blessings of liberty, which
are the declared objects of the Constitution
and therefore must be the essential object o
reconstruction itself
Third, That this work of reconstruction
must be con aucted by Congress and under
its constant supervision. That under thu
| Constitution Congress is solemnly bound t
assume this responsibility, and that in thu
performance OF this duty it must see tina
everywhere throughout the rebel communi
ties loyalty is protected and advanced whil'
the new governments are fashioned according
to the requirements of Christian Common
wealth, so that order, tranquility, education
and human rights shall prevail within thei
borders.
Fourth, That in determining what is re
publican form of government, Congress mus
follow implicitly the definition supplied b.
the Declaration Of Independence, ana in thu
practical application OF this definition it must
after excluding all disloyal personss take car
that the now governments are founded on'th
two fundamental truths therein contained
First, that all men are equal in rights; ant
secondly, that all just government stands onl
on the consent OF the governed.
FIN, That all proceedings with view t
reconstTuclion originating in executive powe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Among thu items OF Congressional doings
not telegraphed Dec. 6, we notice that in the
Senate Mr.. Edmunds introduced a bill to
suspend payments to persons claiming the
services of colored volunteers and drafted
men, and resolution (adopted) calling upon
the Sec'y Of War to report whether he has
appointed commissioners under the act OF
March 3, 1868, for enrolling and calling out
the national forces, and to furnish their re-
port if any has been made. He also present
ed the Vermont resolutions for equal suf age
Mr.. Poland IN the Senate, and Mr.. Morrill,
in the House, presented the Vermont resolu-
tions for protection to wool, and both were
ordered to be printed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

A STRONG PorNr.-Congressmar Blaine
says that he and no other sane Congressman
expected that the rebel states would be adj
mitted to Congress as soon as the constitu-
tionsl amendment shall be adopted because
the amendment itself requires new basis of
representation, specially designed to cut off
the extra representatives. allowed by the ex-
listing constitution for slaves. As there are
no slaves, there should be no representatives
for alaYes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

]. "A. Pollard, Esq., Superintendent Of YER
mont State prison, at Windsor. raised large
vegetables this year. A msrrowfat squash
rs IL lbs a cabbage 23 l-2; a turnip beet
9l2;s blood beet 6 ga lbs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

The residence of Eben Slack of Plymouth,
VT, was entered on Friday evening last, by
means of chamber window, and robbed OF
800. The money was in small trunk un.
der the bed upon which Mr.. S. was sleeping
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

SENATE CoMMITTEEs.-Senator Poland is
on the Judiciary Committee, and Committees
on Private land Claims and Public Buildings
and Grounds.
Senator Edmunds is on the. Committee on
Commerce, and Committees on Public Lands
and Pensions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

MODEL PAPER.-The Waich,nan A. Re.
Hector, OF Boston, has an enviablo reputation
for ability and enterprise. 1t has not been
surpassed in merit by any religious journal
in the country. But it aspires to higher ex-
oellence, and proposes to become, with the
opening of the New Year, one Of the mos.
comprehensive family papers in the world
1t will be greatly enlarged, and published on
a double sheet: one sheet devoted, as hither-
to, to religious matter; the other to literary
social, monetary and agricultural articles
This latter department will be new and pecul-
lar, with a rich variety of contents. embrac.
ing articles on current moral. social and po-
lihcal questions; on the leading men Of the
age in thought and action reviews ofimpor-
tant books tales for the family circle; agri-
cultural and gardening matters for farmers /;
and monetary articles and reports Of the mar
kets for business meh
No journal in the world certainly has a
more comprehensive plan to meet the wants
of all families, and Of all the members in a
family; and as the editorial staff will consist
Of nine men, all able and experienced in the
several departments, who will be assisted BY
thirty contributors, many Of them having a
national reputation, the Waterman ~ Reflect
or must become a model family paper, une-
qualled in merit and in circulation Its en-
terprising conductors deserve the largest su G
cess. We refer our readers to Advertise
ment in another column
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

We held the order for the Great American
Tea Company's advertisement in our hands
for several weeks, partly for want of room
and partly for assurance that the company
was honestly what it purports to be and not
a swindle. On that point we were satisfied
before inserting the advertisement, and now
assurance is made douby sure by the fact
that the American Agriculturist, published
in the immediate neighborhood Of the Tea
Company, recog nizes it as genuine and ad-
yertises for it. The Agriculturist is foe to
humbugs and swindles of all sorts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Governor Fenton of New York commenced
life in a mill.-Boston Post
And has laid out many slab. The last
was Hoffman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

The annual session of the Masonic Grand
Lodge of Vermont will be held at Montpelier,
on Wednesday, January o, 1867 The Yer
mont and Canada. Vermont Central, Sulli-
van, Rutland and Burlington, Vermont Val
ley, Passumpsic, Western Vermont, and Rut-
land and Washington Railroads will carry
persons attending for fare one ioay.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

There is an extensive religious interest and
revival at Felchville. Some sixty persons
have made profession, including some of the
leading men of the place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14
(By Telegraph TO Haiton's .JoHrrai.l
RONHON CA III Il MARK EI.
r RIDGE AND Bki Il o n
For the week ending Wrdne-da,, Nov. ., iud6


Cattle sheep sHoars' fat togs calves
Last week 2ls2 ll5N 80 1000 90
One year ago, 2iI le9{Icvs 40 1900 70
PklOhsi
soo Isl anality iioda ss7 5nd quality siioca
81 quality 500 500 % 100 bs total weight OF hide,
5000 Bulls 6c., 500 $500
Working oyrn sl3 $50 ger pair or according to their
Cows Calves fair quality $40 sos good SIS 500
with without calves AS may be agved rrow and ordinary
storssYearlings go s2a wo-year-ods $500 $500
three. year ODDS si5 S6b
weights or : .25 a 400 per head,
shoiescW h9lesals COOS retail, 90 ooe per Id.
spring Pigs wholesale, 90 0oi retail 90 oOc per h.
veal Calves 500 500 per head
Calf skins, IL a zoe per 10.
Iaow-e ~ a DC per NJ.
Receipts Of cattle the Northern roads abon
poo or 0meh hing more than last week there good
last can little difference In prices
compared with last week. Most of the dover had more Or
large share Of attention of drlver This wh the delay Of
ne Central trans, over th Ftehbnrgh made the trade AZ
pear dagHns ani later ihau usual bat We think prices apou
The sheep market however squits different most r.
speos. The receipts Med1rd and Connecticut according
70 our account to loO with some 600 from albany app ~
from Maine for the week ppToNimAtes lso
with tho market The rate bulk u The stock Is fAr 100 poor
Lne ~ central trains over w fichbnsl road ana s s
nearly eleven O'Clock In consequence Of this delay We n
little time for tn trade NJ Brighton Early The morning ns
Obliged TO lower prices, until they found hemssyes pfy
much Al the Of the droyera Lots sold very ue
ower than last week aud very wrny lots, 90 ower "o
80 9O lbs sold and culs sou
SLOW 40 soo per head 81 90, slo) s!SQ ss ,,ousht
o. 20 the forenoon We the butchers say aits
he w. Central arrived that he mga hep PICK uP oroe
sal, by which they should be rid Of their Rocks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

A panther has been at work among the
sheep focks in Readsboro, and two or three
Of the adjoining towns, killing off, in all,
over 100 sheep, together with five calves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Joseph Ingalls, Esq, Of Sheffield. was bad
ly wounded in the head. Nov. 80, by the
limb of tree he was cutting down.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Luther Bunker Of Morrlstown was arrested
at East Middlebury on Friday last, by High
Bailif o. F. futile, for stealing $40 of Zenas
Fsrrand OF Essex.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Lensey Rounds, OF Clarendon, W., has vo-
ted at all the Presidential elections which
have occurred since Madison.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

sURATT.-The statement Of Gov. Bout
well, that Government had information Of
Suratt in April last, was true; and it was al
so true that the Government has kept watch
over him ever since. 1t was not deemed de.
srable to arrest him while there was pos
sibility of getting information from hin
through detectives.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

A writer in the Country Gentleman says it
costs him 81 rs each, year, to keep hens.
And his neghtors more
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

The Dry House Of the Burlington Mill Co.,
at winooski, was burn, on Sunday morning.
Loss 100000. Fully insured.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Rev. DIR. @. P. Tyler has resigned the pas
torate of the Centre Congregational Church,
at BrattleboIo.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

A Norwich, Conn, clergyman offers to for
felt $4,000 if quart of pure spirits can be
found in that city.--BostOn Post.
A minister with $40, 900 to spare had bet
ter invest his liquor money in the contribu-
ton box or divide with the poor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Corn hNchangeThe receipts have hen 49,
Flour $40 bush Corn and 2b0o bush The usrket t
Flour very dn and sales quite spid quote western
eppffhne at 80 10 DO 2b $40 81 lt sos
dum do at S0Oi and good aud choice fser
e - Lous brands A. SIS 10 u 30 Dbl 10 elihrfn
tious n3thng doing ana prices are quite noni9 IN Seta
Southern yeo@ at 81 % per bush Oats ll ~
le per bush Tor Northern and southern. Rye 81 oe h ana
9ull shorts so s3 Fine Reed $50 35i aud Nddnss at
&i0a a. per ton.
ProYinsious-Pork is selling at 1850 sO for primes s4
~. ~ Tor mess and % y Dbl for clear, cash et
yes from 81 y 90 for Dbl for and iamuy
Lard 81 10 IA lac iu bb and Smoked Rams AZ
IA ~ Zoe per h. Bauer selling and Cheese "
All per ID, as to quality.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

Hon. Lucius b. Peck had serious attack
Of paralysis, on Friday last, at Lowell, Mass.
Ga feusday he had partially recovered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

krAAsks-Ashe arc dun. Coal rather dg co9ss ssry
quiet Cotton dul and loaer Fish steady Four qlre DAD
aud depressed and prices easing OF Corn barley AIT
dnl Oats IN moderate demand. Hay m and hgtsr alss
rather dul Leather dull and Muassts eliie lgL
OILS dull and loser. No marked change 10
GRADES almost unsaeable. Cheese dull Beans Eaey- fo
tat3es N moderate demand with abundant supply frs s
Lard STEADY Round hogs sold at n per H.
quality sugar quite dull and prices gold yaasi5n atogg
ha low as ht any previous period.
There s better feeling in the market for choice Woods aad
purchases cannot be made favorable last week
put NE low and medium grades dull although desirable
supplies 81 THIS description have hten much bought
The sales OF the week have been us pulled
40 ee for fleece. a. TO qualify including Ntsern
and AA fennsy lvana and pulled from per ID. for
Per AND N la California Wool sales Of 600 lbs at PC per
ID In New York the market quiet with peTceptbe
change In Philadelphia the unsettled and unsatisfactory
dtou o. the trade recorded for time has been IN
creased by the " failures Of few manuctur
ere and prices have ruled very rregary The wooden Inter
est was never depressed, and prices Of an ba h most
oe.lrA1le lA0r.os naYe lell mo- mAra.n Tor nInnL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14
And your policies Of insurance.

~ Ncrmonters visiting Boston, and desiring
20 secure comfortable and convenient hotel ac-
commodation, should 20 to the Parks House, 81
1S7 Washington Street, near the head of Mix st.
Situated in the centre OF business and at the same
time in quiet retired locality, it affords peculiar
inducements to persons visiting the " Hub, either
on business or pleasure. The house is in part
under the supervision of Mr.. S. G. Fish, a well
known Vermont man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

"Oholera, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds and
Rheumatism are quickly cured by American
Life Drops" 95.46.daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

The farmers OF Rupert, VT, snd vicinity,
have formed an association for cheese making.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-14

PENSIONERS IN VERMoNT.-We are in
debted to L. S. Dana Esq, for the report of
Commissioner Barrett. The number Of Yer
mont pensioners on the rolls, June 80, 1866,
was as follows: