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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
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IuE End OF THE lMPEACnMENr BUSINESS
How little danger there is that the country is to
be further bothered by the impeachment agitation
is apparent from the following credible statement
Of the Washington correspondent Of the New
York Times;
With reference to the conclusions arrived at by
the judiciary committee. 1t should be stated In
Justice to the three Republican members who
voted that Impeachment was not justified, that two
Of them, at least went into the investigation with
all their predictions in favor of impeachment.
So far they had any bias at all it was certainly
against the President. and there is no doubt but
their desires would have been more fully gratfed
il the evidence had warranted different conclu-
sion. II is also fact still better known that at
the time this investigation was begun the seuti-
ment OF the country was against impeachment,
unless something new aud startling was developed
by the committee. Now | can confidently state
that the case before the committee is not SO strong
as the case before the country. The investigation
has not been ex patte, as has been charged but
both sides have been beard, and the result is that
many mysterious things which seriously iniure the
President in the public estimation, have been
cleared up and explained, and while very many
weak detrimental and indiscreet actions have
been proved against the President, and much that
is disgraceiul has been shown TO exist in circles
which have his confidence. the committee have
nevertheless been unable to connect him with
any transactions OF this character as TO justify
them in presenting articles Qfimpeachment The
"hlgh crime and misdemcanor' rhetoric Of Mr..
Ashley has not been substantiated to a degree
sufficient to convince Che coolest Republican law
yers on the committee that they have a clear case
As an instance OF the developments before the
committee, may mention the Kohustamm case
for which the President has been harshly cen
sured The committee called for all the papers
and after examination of them, came 20 the imam
imous conclusion, that 20 have denied the prayer
Of the petitioners would have been in fact deni
al of the right of petition and an insult to the in
telligence of the astounding array Of prominent
names which were produced in his behalf and
which included governors judges. lawy ers, states
men, two thirds Of each house of Congress, and
many others.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
VERY LATEST.


NEW ORLEANs June TO-
Mexican advices to the "a inst has been re
ceNcd. Gen. Miramon was still dangerously i'll
from his wound, and Gen. Mondez was executed
a few hours after the amputaiion OF his leg
When Macmillan gave mp his sword to Escobedo
he said; i surrender to you my sword owing to
an infamous treason without which to-mouows
sun would have seen yours in my hands, Fsco-
btdo bad ordered a court martial 10 assemble on
the 18th for the trial Of the Emperor. Macmillan
has seat ioi persons to defend him.
The following proclamation has been issued by
Macmillan;
CouHhyma After the yalor and patriotism Of
the republican forces have destroyed my scoptre
in this place, Of which tenacious defense was
indspontab to save the honor of my cause and
Of my race after the bloody siege in which the
Imperial and Republican soldiers have competed
in abncgation and boldncss ! will explain my
self cane 10 Mexico not only animated with
the best Of faith Of nsuring the felicity Of all and
each Of us, but called and protected 10y the Em-
peror OF France, Napoleon the Third. He, to
the ridicue of France, abandoned cowardly
and iniamousy by demand oi the L. States, after
having uselcssy spent forces and treasure and
shed the blood Of her sons and Your own
When the news Of my fall and death reaches Eu-
rope, all the monarchs of Charl,magne's country
will demand of the Napoleonic dynasty an
account of the German, Belgian and French
blood shed in Mexico. Then will Napoleon
the Third b e covered with shame from
head TO foot. To-day he has already seen his
Majesty, the Emperor of Austria, my august
brother, praying for my lie to the T. States, and
myself prisoner Of war in the hands Of the Re
publican Government, and with my crown on my
head torn in pieces
CouHiryme', here are my last words. | desire
that my blood may regeneTate MeXico and serve
as a warning TO all unambitious and uncautious
princes and that you will act with prudence and
truthfulness, and cnnoble with your virtues the
political cause Of the flag you sustain,
May Providence save you and make you worthy
Of myself. MAxlMuIAN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

MONTGOMERY. Ala, june 5.
The union republican convention adjourned sine
die to-day after two days session. The hrst day
was chiefly confined to organizing. VIM, ii. Smith
of RandolF h, formerly a colonel in the federal army
was elected president with 3 Independents and
secretaries Officers and committees were elect
ed without distinction OF color. Over 40 counties
were represented by about 40 delegates. To-day
the committee on platform made the following
report, which was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The loyal men of Alabama desire
the earliest practicable settlement of the disturbed
condition of the country WHEREAS, we believe
that the establishment OF Justice is essential to en-
during peace, that patriotism should be exalted as
a virtue, and that il is the duty of the State to
cherish all the people and, WHEREAS, those who
assert these principles are throughout the Union
called republicans, therefore,
hesolued, That the republican party Of Alabama
declares Itself part Of and in alliance with the ma
tioual republican party Of the Union
RcsOlCed, That we endorse the action Of Con-
gress on the question of reconstruction and will
heartily endeayor to carry out the same to its con
clusion
Rcsoired, That we will endeayor to secure, 10y
amendments to the Constitution and the laws OF
the United States and Of the State equal rights to
all men, and full enjoyment Of the rights of citi-
zenship, without distinction on account of color.
ResOiced, That are friends and advocates Of
free speech, free press, free schools and the most
liberal provisions by the State for the purpose OF
the education of the people thereof and, henceior-
ward there is to be no distinction between the in
habtants Of the State in civil and political rights
on account of color or previous condition.
Resoired, That we discountenance all attempts
to stir up strife and contention among the people,
believing such a course to be in every way injuri-
Gus 10 the country.
Resoiped, That those men who stood firm to the
cause OF the Union are entitled to that confidence
which is the reward Of patriotism and fidelity in
every land.
Resoired, That we pledge our endeayors to
effect the removal OF the tax cotton and Tia,
State poll tax and TO establish as a rule IN the
State that a tax paid by every man shall be exact
ly in proportion to the value Of his property
ReSotred, That VIC recommend the people OF the
State that they manifest a determination TO abide
by the proposed terms Of restoration by electnp
to Office those who can comply in all respect:
with the requirements of the acts Of Congress Of
the United Ssates, and to support for office only
such men as are true to the Union and who prefer
the government of the United States to any other
that can be formed
Resolced That all men have a cordial WELDON,
TO political equality on this basis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

The attention of persons contemplating the en-
ployment Of Steam Power is called to the adyer-
tisement Of WIN A. HAEBls, of Providence, r. l.,
which appears in another column.
The advantages possessed by the CoBIIss En-
GiNEs in the regulation ai speed and economy Of
fuel, are most important, and we recommend all
interested parties to correspond with Mr.. Harris,
and obtain fullest information before purchasing
elsewhere.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
After abiding to the light crops of 1865 and
1866, the New York Tribune saws -

After abiding TO the light crops Of 1865 and
1866, the New York Tribune says -
BUSINESS lBosIEcTs--Iet, in the face Of this
aching void we went on buying silks and satins,
laees and gewgaws, as though we were in the full
tide of general prosperity; our importations for
1866 having exceeded in value those Of any for
mer years. Is il a wonder that our trade is slack
and our railroad receipts light in the early part Of
1867 How could they be otherwise, when our
agricultural districts have little TO sell, and
grain-growing regions are short Of bread
" This sickness is not unto DEATH Quite the
contrary. The great body Of our people are fem
cling, blowing, planting, seeding wedding, feed
ing, as they should be. Others are mining Iron,
Copper, Lead, Gold, Silver, &C.. Sc. In other
words we are producing wealth. instead Of swap
ping it about, and are thus laying the basis OF a
genuine prosperity, a benehcent commercial actv-
ity. True, the spring is generally cold and back
ward but il has thus far been wet, our most
important grass crop requires that il should be-
Wheat also is generally looking well, having been
largely sown last fall. And while the backward
ness Of spring, the wetness of the ground has
probably restricted the area sown to Spring Wheat
Oats, Barley, &c, there is yet ample time for
corn provided the requisite labor can be obtained
to plant and iii IT, Grass implies Butter, Cheese,
and Beef Corn makes pork, and serVesto increase
the supply Of butter and beef; and there is labor
enough to be had by those who have the means of
paying for il, and immigrants are arriving at our
ports at the rate OF over one thousand per day.
We see nothing, therefore, that should incite
dependency or justify gloomy apprehensions -
There are rotten banks that must explode; there
are still too many would-be clerks. brokers, and
other non-producers, who have yet TO be driven to
productive labor; there are far too many goods
coming n too few furnacec in blast, too few spin
dies ~biring and shuttles flying but we shalt
TO have the tariff so amended as TO better ,lds
next winter. On the whole, we Judge that n, g
fall may witness a substantial Improvement in bun
incss. and a decided recovery in the receipts OF
,iur railroads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

The main stem of the Union Pacific railroad
was completed 3Gl miles west Of Omaha, June 4.
Mr.. Wados senatorial party spent the day there
IN Gen AuguIs camp at the end Of the track, two
and a quarter miles Of which had been. laid since
10 O'Clock Monday morning.
In Texas the parties are conservatives aud thadi-
Gals the latter following Thad Stevens for conts-
cation.
There was another raid on liquor at ST. Albans,
June 4 Seventeen packages seized, worth about
$500
a farmer near Erie, Pa, bought several bar
rels OF spoiled sausagos for the purpose Of using
them as manure and put link into each hill of
corn. Before the next day every dog that lived
in radius OF four OF five miles Of the field had
been there digging sausages. The corn came up
a little quicker than the farmer barganed for.
One of the Indians who recently paid a visit
TO the end Of the Union Pacific railroad track
where the construction locomotive had Just arrived,
was so astonished at the whistle Tor " brakes
down that he exclaimed Him heap big warrior!
heap o hollorm
The Green Mountain Association of Universe
lists viii meet at Ludlow June 18th and l3th-
Sermon by Rev. Mark Powers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
4Harkets.


BOSTON, June IL.
Flour quiet Western Superfne, $500 to
1000; Common extra, Sl1.50 to 1900; Medium
do, $500 TO 400; st. Louis, $1,000 to SIS 90
Corn, dull, Southern yellow, Sl20 to 1925,
Western mixed, Sll6 to 1.2O Oats dull,
Northern, Southern and Western So to CSC. Rye,
! So to 80. Butter. Is to 26c Cheese, 10
2lc
New YoRK, June IL.
Gold 1877. 5-2Os OF '62, log
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

A new church is to be crested at the North
Village in Huntington, the present summer Its
size is ~ G., with a spire 1O7 feet in height
The house is TO be occupied by the Methodist aud
Free VIII Baptist Denomination. each using il
ne half Of the Time and @hen not thus used 10 be
Tree TO other christian denominations. Il is to be
free Tor all funeral occasions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

The Grand list Of the town OF Rutland lust COM
pleted, isc tie taSHhi, value II real estate in
that town at s2.5la,3il; OF personal property
500, 35S. Total grand list S3l $3.50 ca.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

ALABAMA.-We publish the excellent platform Of
the Republican State Convention. Among the gem
hemon present was Capt, ID. IL. bingham, who has
many friends here and in other towns in Vermont.
Thoroughly loyal during the rebellion, and a suffer
er for his loyalty, his enemies are not yet satisfied
From the Montgomery Sentinel we learn that on
the 9Th Of May at Athens he was seized by four
rutiians, who evidently intended to abduct him,
doubtless for sad faei but he succeeded in escap.
ing, and on the next day the military entered Ath-
ems from Iluntsyile and arrested three OF the ruf
fans
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

Heavy frosis have killed the Texas grasshop-
pers, who were expected to do great damage to
the crops.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

Everybody wants it, and they who find it are they
that buy Pyles Saleratus, which has no equal. Il
is the standard throughout Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, and New York. All frst-class
grocers keep Il.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

Never shall iorgit the shout that assendid ea
Horris wuz signin his name. "Three cheers
for Jeii'son Davs--one and nseperable, now and
foreyerm shouted one enthusiastic confcdrt.--
" Immortality is yours !" sed another, seisng him
by tho hand corclly. Jeifson Davis is the big
dog NV the age, and yoo, my deer sir, are now the
tin kettle tied to his tale. Wat JOY Wat happi-
mis- When posterity speeks NV him they'll speek
NV 700 ln-Nasby
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

The Burlington Free Press quotes us as saying
that delegate conventions vii probably be tolerated
"till all the people become corrupt" big jump
to a conclusion. No, my friend, not till all become
corrupt, but some in half dozen large towns,
perhaps for there corruption breeds till Vermont
has some town that stands to the State as New York
city does to the Empire State and sends its double
or triple delegations of bruisers and back-legs to
bother the convention. Then the convention must
have committee OF elections, aud try cases, or
jump to conclusions and then, speedily, the
delegate convention will be voted a cheat and
bore That was what we suggested
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
WAsnINeroN. June 10.

WASHINGTON, june 10.
The new CITY Government organized here to-
day and elected MIR johnson, a colored barber
employed at the House of Representatives as
reading clerk OF one branch of the Council.
And an excellent man he is. We presume he
viii not lose his place ia the capitol IN his youth
he was a servant Of President jackson, then of
Chief Justice fancy, and for many years has been
employed in the House Of Representatives, A
gentleman, christian, aud a stauneh Republican,
he has deserved the honor awarded to him.
.ImF. DAvIs.-Goy. Pierpoint Of Virginia, in
answer TO a request OF Rev. Paul Bagley TO sign a
petition for the pardon Of JEFF. Davis, wrote as
follows -
Commonwealth If FirginidD
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
June 4, 1867.
| ask for The pardon Of no man who will not ask
for his own pardon. God cannot pardon unless
The transgressor fret asks for his own pardon. -
Reasoa-Contrary to the established law OF God.
+. II. PiERroINr.
CouSTY Conventions Republican County
Conventions are being called for the nomination
Of county officers;
EsseN County at Guildhall, June l9th.
Windsor County at Woodstock june 20th
Rutland County at Rutland, june 10th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

NEW ORLEANS, june 8.
At half past nine o'clock this morning Brgadier
General John w Forsyth, Of General Sherdan's
staff, called at the Executive office and informed
Governor Wells that he bore a written commune
cation 10 him from the General Commanding which
was found to be as follows
Headquarters FiJh military District,
NEw ORLEANS, June Z, 1867
To j. Madison Wells, eT- G0UerH0r Of Louisiana:
Sm;-Goyernor Flanders has just informed me
that he made an official demand you for the
records OF the office you have heretofore held as
Governor Of Louisiana, and that you had declined
to turn them over to him, dsputing the right 10
remove from office by me- which right you have
acknowledged and urged on me up to the time of
your removal, | therefore send Brigadier Gener-
al James W Forsyth Of my staff to notify you
that he is sent by me to eject you from the Cover
nors room, forcibly, unless you consider this noti-
fcaton as equivalent to an election
(Signed) p. S. SHERIDAN,
Maj Gen u. s. H., &c.
After reading this communication Governor
Wells answered as follows
"GENEBAL FoRsYTH; Sr:--I surrender the
office hold only to the swordn
The Governor then called upon Judge Ryan Of
Rapides to bear witness TO what he had said. L.
Without making any response whatever General
Forsyth then withdrew.
The new appointee Of General Sheridan, Mr.,
Flanders, will therefore take immediate possession
OF the executive chamber. Wells has consulted
with eminent counsellors as to the proper course
TO pursue at law.
Gen. Sheridan gives strong reasons for remov-
ing the Louisiana officials, saying they are rogues,
who screened the rioters and murderers at New
Orleans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

Capt Howard, detailed to go to Stka in Rus
sian America, as officer, will sail for San
Francisco ON the 10TH where he will take COM
mand. OF the revenue cutter Lincoln and proceed
in her 70 his destination. BY correspondence be-
tween Secretary Seward and Baron Stoeckl the
transfer Of the Russian possessions in America
has been formally acknowledged by both govern
ments, although the money has not been paid over,
aud will not be until an appropriation is made by
Congress. Gen, j. F. Miller, collector at San
Francisco. writing 20 Secretary McCuloch, says:
Russian America is susceptible Of development
equal to that OF The New England States The
country is rich in minerals and coal. The waters
afford the best tishing-grouuds known TO this con-
tinent The fur trade isimmonso. The climate
is not more rigorous than that Of Maine or Yer
mont. Gold and copper will be iound in album
dance when the country is open to American set
Element. The wisdom Of acquiring this territory
will be fully appreciated and acknowledged in a
very short timeN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12
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BOSTON CATTLE MARK EFT.


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BOSTON CATTLE MARKET,
AT MBRlnGE ANDB BRIGHTON
For the week ending "Wednesday, lane H. 1901
ACOUSTIC STOCK At NARKEri
Cattle sheep. shotes Fat Hogs Calves
d 5a,' y sssl AGO. rs rs j 5iSi IS i s
BaKP CArrA-Extra lat and heavy premium Oxen stho1
e,so 49, gnaiiy 81 ,oa sl15i End quality sis7bR s4 20
io% AID dressed 6ea3 @ eb soi on sqs vss q 9ld
600 Bulls Sc, sil6oa si2.'O
yrlss s;st hs9dy ssI so I soS '''0'ns 70 n''
IN githout calves may agreed rros and ordinary
earrings 900 500 tSoyear-olds 10000 5000
s6eerS a@s' et, eSira!si2a 5000 per H. oni live
shotes wheesals os 20 ooo retail coca cots per h.
Srns PEs' yhoesal 70 % 9t9 o. retail 90 ooeperlb
Hides Brighton % GA per il. County lots
Taiiow-I i9a 5 i-ioperib ii.
Pile. Win wool on saao a21' County lots, 80 toT 90
Pre- which advanced one dollar hanirsi pounds on he
% u9si AZ week, have been gradually Tsesdng al the
NJ week before last Hr Lamb r HasTnss y6S at
even better two weeks ago than now except or one pey
k % hayn "a e,s per ID was the highest Did he had Iee9
lsei epa hs had sold CO. About SO
weet from Albany The receipts SeTs also more a double
81 hs Western cutie large number arrived and we're sold on
s6leh arrived ys,Tiay ofthe saturday cattle NJ. top.
e.. a9a At least I'VE 10 Tor % cents b1,on and Ry
ana ;a, sosn u oSs psF.y =
TO Arrange prices Tor the week on quo a In 49,
ct - prices are loser s9 our lis. q prices reprssen
hins ihs market good The lott Is handr ard
s SSs ,y i sa S sSG SsP' i
tT,oa g., az eass.s a. ssati rrsi. Ia's ,n',fe
NeAs unchanged Fat hogs dal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

INTEREs ING no BouNrY CIAIMANrs-The
Second Auditor receives hundreds Of letters daily
inquirug into the condition of claims for back nav
aud bounty, and urging their speedy settlement.
When applications have been examined and found
correct in form, they put file for settlement,
and are taken up in their regular order and with
out unnecessary delay; and as the answering OF
such letters would in no manner benefit claimants
but occupy much time which would otherwise be
devoted TO the settlement of claims, parties will
hereafter be notified in each case in the letter an
nouncing the corrections Of applications, that all
correspondence relating TO the claims must be
considered as terminated until final adjustment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

a BAmEH PUzAED.-1hree brothers bearing
n remarkable resemblance to one another, are in
the habit Of shaving at the same barber shop
Not long ago one of the brothers entered the shop
early in the morning. and was duly shaved by a
German who had been at work in the establish
ment for one or two days. About noon another
brother came in, and underwent similar opera
ton at the hands OF the same barber. In the eve
ming the third brother made his appearance, when
the barber dropped his razor in astonshment and
exclaimed VEIL mine Colt dat man hash de
iasthast beard | never saw l shayes him dis
momin', | shayes him at dinner times, and he
comes pack now nit his beard so long as it never
wash ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

Republican papers are increasing in the South.
Four have recently been started in Alabama; the
Nationalist at Mobile, the Republican at Selma,
the Sentinel at Montgomery, and the advocate at
Huntsville
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

The GOLD SEcoNp. Notice is hereby given to
the former members, officers and men Of the Old
Second Vermont Regiment, that their annual regi-
mental reunion will be held at Burlington on
Thursday evening, June goth, the anniversary day
of the muster of the regiment. The Bennington d
Rutland, Rutland Burlington, Vermont Central
and Vermont & Canada railroads will extend the
courtesy of return tickets to those attending the
meeting.
G. NJ. BLIss, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-12

We have no doubt that the Freeman is perfectly
correct in saying that the friends Of the Montpelier
aud st. Johnsbury Railroad were moved by no bad
motives in providing that the assent Of taxpayers
to town subscriptions may be- given otherwise than
in open and legal town meetings Their bill was
copied from another, and doubtless the objection
to it we have named did not occur TO them; for if
it had certainly IL would have been for their inter
est to avoid it in drafting their bill The objection
did occur to a good lawyer member Of the Senate,
and he RETAINED from proposing an amendment on
ly because the delay it would occasion might defeat
the bills.