Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-01-16
Domestic Nrws.

CHICAGO Jan. s.
An indianapolis special says, in the IT, s. Cir
cult Court to-day the District Attorney entered
noiie Drosequi in the cases Of Heffron, Milligan
and others, known as Indiana conspirators.
Il is generally believed that this was done in
obedience to instructions from Washington.
NEw YoRK Jan g.
The Zines Washington dispatch says in rea-
ton 10 the District suffrage bill. Gen. Grant was
present at the Cabinet meeting by request. lie
took no part in the discussion.
At last the President asked his views. Gen.
Grant replied very briefly stating that the obiec-
ton which had been urged BY one Of the mem
bers Of the Cabinet, that it was unconstitutional,
because it dstranchsed rebels without trial, was,
in his estimation, the best part Of the bill, and ex-
hihited the most wisdom. As for conferring suf-
frage on the blacks in the District he opposed,
until the members consented to do it in their
homes.
CHARLESTON, s. c.. Jan. 9--Noon.
Adviccs reached here this morning of the des-
tructon by fire Of the jail at Kingston. by which
twenty-five inmates (negrocs) persisted in the
flames. The Jail is said to have been entirely
consumed.
| Are white folks never put in Jail in South Caro-
linaf or did they release the white people and
/ burn the negroes An explanation is needed.
W,suNGroN Jan. 10.
! It is stated that the Judiciary Committee of the
case Of JEFF Davis, in a few days, and that Suratt
| will probably be placed upon examination before
/ the committee Immediately upon his arrival at
Washington.
/ Passed Assistant pnymaster Nc Daniel, station
/ ed at Pensacola, writes that few days ago Ste
phen Il. Mallory, late rebel Secretary Of the Navy
delivered an address to the young men Of Pensa-
/ cola. exhortng them 10 devote particular attention
TO military studies, as that a matter Of much
more Importance TO the South than literature.
NEw IURI Jan IL.
James Stephens appeared in person last eve-
ming at a Fenian meeting composed OF Centres
and delegates from circles in Manhattan district,
and made a statement explanatory of the causes
which prevented hun from fulfilling his pledge to
commence the fight for Irish freedom last year,
which proved satisfactory. lie further stated that
he had transferred the direction Of the military
affairs OF the Brotherhood into the hands Of mill
tary men, and that he should hereafter conine
himself to the control of the civil department.
A full reconciliation has taken place between
Col. Kelly and Stephens. The latter appears to
be In very delicate health Is is understood that
he will take his departure for Ireland without de-
lay.
WAsmNGToN, Jan IL.
The President is said to be uneasy over the al
/ legation OF Raverdy johnson in the Senate yes
terday thathe had exposed himselfto impeachment
by reappointing men to office after their rejection
by the Senate
The Tariff bill suits all but the free traders,
very well. and will pase both Houses without Sc
rious notifications.
Those who are intimate with thi President
state that he will sign it
The committee appointed to investigate the
New Orleans massacre have returned
Mr.. Elliot has gone to Boston aud they will
not be able TO report for several weeks, but the
conclusions OF the committee are not secret.
They iad the evidence OF premeditated massa-
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stay safely in Louisiana They are persecuted
releutlessy.