Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-04-25

, ion League societies, and finally the mass OF
the colored people. Bands were scattered
here and there through it's length, enlivening
the line of march BY fine music. Every face
was beaming with joy, and their happiness
found vent in frequent and hearty cheers.
The streets were filled by tho women and chill
dren, proud of their husbands and fathers,
and delighted to be allowed to join their
hearts and voices in the joyful celebration. In
the line of march tine Presidents house was
passed, thus giving him the opportunity to
make another speech. With bis usual efront-
~, he claimed to be their best and truest
friend, saying that ere long they would find
out the deceitful schemes of those who now
pretended to be their friends, and that only
such as he would in the end prove faithful to
them. Suffice it to say that this was hardly
credited by the greater part of his injured and
/ insulted hearers. In fact l have it from good
authority that influential oolored people en-
desvo,ed to prevent any such demonstration,
not WISHING to honor Andrew johnson, a.
though willing to express the highest respect
for the President. After traversing the city,
the procession returned to Franklin Square,
where speeches were delivered by Rev. DR..
Garnet, colored, Senators Trumbull and Will
son, General Howard and others. The sue
cess of the celebration Was perfect, the very
best order prevailing throughout the entire
day, and even d, ew from the Iatelhsenosr the
praise that it was in all respects creditable to
the colored people of this district
MARTIAL Law.
The order of the President declaring the
continued existence of martial law, notwith-
standing the Peace Proclamation, has excited
many co nments. and caused the copperheads
to doubt whether they have fully secured MIR.
johnson as their jealous ally. Every step
that he takes, only seems to increase the diff
Guilty and plunge himself deeper and deeper
into the maze which his inconsistencies have
formed How'he is finally to extricate himself
and us is u mystery. 1t Is only to be feared
that the present troubles will eventuate in
greater evil than We ever dreamed of, unless
the people stand firm and reslss all attempts
at propagating old slave doctrines. The Pres
ident has further shown his regard for the
coIored people by issuing an order disband-
ing many OF the negro troops
aCpoU0AL IN HIS CUPS.
Little of especial interest has been accom-
pllshed in either branch of Congress this
week In the House the military bill has
| occupied much time. Last week q concurrent
resolution Wa introduced in the Senate for
bidding the sale OF liquors around the Capitol,
! when a most ludicrous scene occurred. Mo
/ Dougal, who Is areiy sober, opposed the res
olutlon and his remarks ale decidedly rich.
/ After advising many of the Senators to use o
little more freely The genial wine,'' he n
clutes with the exclamation II believe in
women, VINE, whlskey and war Such a
low, drunken speech coming from any man
but confirmed sot, would have created quite
u commotion, but 1t Was passed over as if II
had not been uttered, IL is crying disgrace
that any state should be wholly or In par,
represented in the National Congress by a
drunkard, and it Is To be hoped that this evil
will be carefully guarded against IN all SEN
stoFia! elections.
I
Mr.. Eimunds seems to comprehend the ne
oessity OF labor OF his part to support the hon
| or of Vermont, and takes an active hold oi
busines- | lhink in his hands with the little
assistance which may be given from Mr.. Pc
| land. Vermont can safely trust her interests 10
the Senate, while MIR Morrill,, assisted by The
other members, can fully care for the interest:
of her IN the House.
| ANNIVERSARY OF rEsIDKNr LINCOLN DEATH
Last Saturday, the anniversary OF Mr.. Lin
coins death, was noticed here ty the closing
of all Government Offices, and general Gee ga
ton of business. The papers recalled IN theil
Issues the incidents of the day, and by theil
suggestions enabled us If such sssistanc.
could be necessary to any one,-to live ovel
in thought those hours of fearful snxiety ane
SORROW.
THE VACANCY IN THE SUPREME COURT.
The nomination of the Notorious Stansbury
to the Supreme Bench is very Unsatisfactory
to many aud there is great doubt if he will b
confirmed. His notoriety has been gained by
his defense of copperheadism and traitors, snC
is far from being such ought to entitle hin
to such distinguished place of trust. w,
hope that the time has PASSED for tolerasins
such unjust Judges a. rendered the infamou
bred Scott and kindred decisions