Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-01-30
Domestic Nrms.

Cotp-BLoopEp ASSASSINATION IN TENNEssEE.
The Nashville Press Of the 18th inst has the an
nexed account Of the brutal murder of a Union
State Senator
eve we're overwhelmed with grief last evening
on hearing Intelligence Of the brutal assassination
Of DR.. Amon Case Union State senator from
Obton county, West Tennessee, who was shot
dead Of his residence, few evenings since, by an
assassin. Late in the evening q man rode up to
bis residence and called for him to come out
Mrs Chase went 20 the door and ia answer to the
man inquiry, replied that he had gone TO town.
The man rode OF in the direction Indicated, and
met Senator Case on his return, with whom he
rode back. Ga approaching the house the assass-
in pretended to depart but Immediately afterward
wheeled and shot his unsuspecting victim dead
and made his escape.
Senator Case was a good, brave and faithful
man. an advocate of progress and an enlightened
public officer. lie early friend Of colored
eniranchisement, and it is worthy Of particular
note that he was in favor Of universal amnesty,
and allowing all citizens to vote, irrespective Of
their political antecedeuts or color. But his lib
cral views made him no less obnoxious tosrebel
malevolence He has fallen by the hands Of one
Of the very men whom he was ready to pardon
and restore. Ony few days prior to the begin
ming of the present session his son. excellent
lad OF sixteen. was shot dead while the family
were returning from church, where the young man
had Just made a profession Of religion. The
father was wearing Grape for his murdered son at
the time OF his own assassination
New YORK, Jan. 23.
A Washington dispatch says Assistant Treasurer
Van Dick Yesterday had a long interview with the
joint retrenchhent committee and Satisfactory ex-
plantations were made OF all matters connected
with the sale of Government gold by him.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. %.
resolution nstructing Senator Doolittle to re-
sign passed the Wisconsin Legislature to-day by
a strict party vote.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 22.
The Evening Posts Washington special says
the Judiciary Committee commenced the impeach-
ment investigation this morning
CHICAGO, Jan, 20.
Mr.. Lee, who. it is stated the Opera
House, is a country miller, with about 81 900.
1t is believed that Mr.. Crosby will compromise
the matter with him and retain possession of the
house.
RUTLAND, VI, Jan. 23.
| Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Clark Of this place and
four Of their boarders, Mr. and Mrs HenryKings-
ley, aud Mr. and Mrs. James IL. Dyer, came near
losing their lives last night by poison. Mrs.
Kingsley and Mr. Dyer are still in A critical con-
dit on.
The physicians in attendance pronounce it to
be arsenic. How it administered is still q
mystery.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2t.
A dispatch says the Secretary OF Idaho Terri
tory was compelled to seek the protection Of the
u. s. troops from the violence of the members of
the Legislature because of his refusal to pay them
per diem until further instructions from Washing
ton.
NEW YoRK. Jan. 24.
A Washington special says the Judiciary Com
mittee have changed Senator Waie's amendment
to the Constitution, making the President ineegi-
BILE for a second term. and will report it so as to
provide that no President or Vice President shall
be elegible for "A second term.
! The failure of the open board firm of Meyer e
Co, is announced Their account at the bank of
| North America is said to be overdrawn S2l9, 900.
| The bank has reserve of over $500 900 and as
sets belonging to the defaulting frm are reported
! to be accessible, which would cover the losses oc-
eaaioned 70 srrons parties by their failure.
John p. Ielyerton the highly respectable Pres
/ dent Of the bank Of North America, died this
morning being seized with apoplexy last night
/ in consequence of the excitement growing out of
the losses Of the bank by the failure of Meyer &
Co.
2P. M-Stocks heavy, aud two more failures
reported
ANNAPoLIs, MD, Jan. %.
The Maryland Legislature has passed an act
abolishing the article in the code permitting the
sale of negroes into slavery a Punishment for
crime. There will hereafter be no distinction in
this State in the mode Of punshing white and
black criminals.
/ The Senate has adopted report against sus
pending bOuntes to cOlored soldiers.
AUGUSTA. Me-, Jan 20.
/ The Wool Growers Convention closed its ses-
sion this evening at the State House. resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted, expressing the
opinion that tariff not less than that proposed by
the Cleveland Convention is necessary TO the in
terest Of the New England wool growers. 1t was
also resolved that the manufacturers and wool
growers interests were in harmony aud require
protection.
New YoRx, Jan. 25.
Gold, 1888. Skies Of 81. l075 5-s. 1905
lst series, 10il- 5-20s 10Y l-S. 10.40s, small,
| 102 l-2.
special Washington dispatch says the Ways
and Means committee will undoubtedly report
against interfering with the present rate of recall
ing of greenbacks.
10 is reported that five of the Currency commit
tee are in favor OF Rlnlllls gold bill, and three
against it, viz: Gentlemen Pomeroy, Hooper,
and Defrees
British Honduras correspondent states that
body of Yucatln Indians had invaded the Mahog-
anw district to break up works aud trade of the
city. Trale was at a stand still, and great
citement prevailed.
An inch OF ground adjoining block of build
ngs in Quincy, Ill.,, lately sold for $1,000,
which is at the rate of Sl4, 400 per running foot.
Inrcign Mus.