Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
pumrstit Minus.


LOUISVILLE, May s.
special dispatch to the Courier, FROM Russell
vile, Ky, says Hon. Elijah llise, who was just
elected TO Congress from the 81 district 10y an al
most unanimous vote, over his Radical opponent,
committed suicide this afternoon, by blowing out
his brains with a pistol lie left note saying
that 10 the present condition OF The country bis
advanced age preclnded his doing his country any
Nrw York, May q
A Washington special says the testimony before
the judiciary Committee does not sustain the
charges that money was received for obtaining
pardons.
Ex-President Pierce arrived here this morning.
His visit is regarded as having some important
connection with the trial Of Jell. Davis.
Mlspuis, May 8.
Ere broke out in the billiard room this morn
ing at two o'clock. in the navy yard building oc-
cupicd by The 10th Infantry as barracks, and not
wiihstanding the efforts 81 the soldiers the FIRE
spread rapidly destroying the quarermaster's
store rooms, and the rooms occupied by four com
pancs. Col. Swainc, the commander, and his
wife narrowly escaped with their lives
The Co.'s niece, Miss MARY Ennis, is so badly
burned that her life is dcspaired of
Charles Smith, private in Co j.. was killed
by box of ammunition falling on him. The loss
CLEVELAND, o., May Q.
A collision occurred on the Belle Fontaine
and indianapolis Railroad near DeGral. Ohio.
last night between two trains. The two engin-
GERS we're killed One fireman was also killed,
and two others badly injured.
Atlanta, GA, May 10.
On "Wednesday evening, previous 20 Senator
Wilson's departure from Augusta, he had the
pleasure Of Witnessing grand torch light pro-
Cession which arranged by the colored people
in honor Of their distinguished iirnd.
CiniuIsroN, S, c., May Q.
Gen. Sickles has Issued long order establish
ing regulations for ihe appointment q registra-
ton officers and for carrying INTO effect IN the
district OF Norih and South islina the military
reconstruction act
WAsuINGroN. Nav 9.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
decided that receipts Tor advances on deposits Of
collatorals TO which it has been the custom 10 afx
two cent stamp. are Instruments in evidence Of
an amount of money to be paid, and such are
liable TO a stamp tax at the same rate as Jromis-
sory notes, and the Comptroller Of the Currency
has directed all Bank Examiners not to recognize
such Instruments with two cent stamp only
affixed as valid and legal.
RlonMoND. Va, Nav y.
Another riot occurred in the lower portion Of
this city last night. The negroes attempted to
rescue a drunken negro from the police. -Four
policemen were badly beaten, and one severely
Injured.
A company of soldiers were called out, and
captured eighteen of the rioters.
When this was going on, another difficulty oc-
CURED IN First Street, but il was queliod by the
persuasion of coloied juIlman
To-day mounted soldiers patrol the streets TO
keep order, and squads OF policemen were placed
at all the churches in view Of threats of negroes
to force their way in among the whit white people
Senator Wilson arrived in Montgomery, Ala.
on Friday.
On his trip from Atlanta he addressed several
white audiences, when LIE severely catechsed
about several customs in the North hut was able
TO make suitable replies TO all questions.
Senator Doolittle goes 10 Europe as agent fuT
several railroads, and it is reported that Secretary
Seward has authorized him TO treat with Denmark
for the purchase Of the island Of St. Thomas.
A telegram from Berlin announces the death OF
Gov. Joseph A. Wright, on Saturday, Of dropsy.
lie rallied short time previous to his DEATH and
IT was thought that be would recover but he com
menoed TO sink rapidly ON Friday night and ex-
pred the next morning at o'clock. ''
FoRTREss MONROE, NAV TO-
The writ Of habeGs corpus in the case of JEFF.
DAVIS was served this morning on Gen, Burton by
Marshal Underwood and deputy Marshal Duncan.
Gen burton first decided TO deliver Davis over to
the custody of the Marshals tomorrow morning.
but afterwards determined obeying the writ
literally, requiring him to produce Davis before
the Richmond court Davis and his family, Gen.
Button and the Marshas going TO take the
steamer Morrow for Richmond, and upon arriving
there will stop at the Spotswood Hotel.
Gen. Burton on Monday will personally pro-
duce the prisoner IN the court.
In the event Of DAVIS being released 10y Judge
i Underwood under the writ, he will be Immediate
ly arresedmd placed on trial under the indct-
ment for treason.
Robor Ould and numerous other visitors reached
here this morning bearing boquets and other pres
ents to Davis family,
The utmost interest and anxiety is manifested
at Norfolk regarding the probabilities OF the trial
and release OF Davis.
The following Is copy Of Gen. Burons
orders - War Department, =
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1867
10 Brepet Brig. Gen N. s. Burton, T. S. A.
Commanding at Fortress Monroe - ms
The President of the United States desires that
you surrender jefferson Davis now held confined
under military authority at Fortress Monroe to
the United States Marshal or Deputies upon any
process which may issue from the Federal court Of
the State OF Virginia; General, you will report
the action taken by you on this order and forward
copy of the process served upon you to this
T. office.
BY order Of the President.
.atf (SignedO .aT. Il. ID. TOWNSEND,
rtag sfrl $50. .... asst, AGJt. General
FoRTREss MONROE, May H.
jeff. Davis left this morning for Richmond
q lie As accompanied by Dr. Cooper aud United
States Marshal Underwood No excitement, and
very little curiosity manifested. Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Powell, her sister, 60 with him.
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