Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-04-12

the Governors Of l.ouisianaand Texas. Gen.
Grant replied that it would not be proper ID
remove Governors, that the subject is under
consideration and it is not believed that mill
tary commanders have the power, but that
removals can only be made by act of Con-
gress Or by trial under the sixth section of
the law. ~
Governors Worth, of North Carolina, and
Orr, Of South Carolina, have been in consul
tation with Gen. Sickles for several days in
regard to the necessary orders. proper to be
made by the, Commanding General to carry
into effect the recent acts of Congress. The
greatest accord exists between the Governors
and the Commanding General and an earnest
purpose is manifested BY all in trying to ex-
ecute the law. 7o.. Z; 81 .si
The Southsidc Railroad bridge over James
River, six miles from Lynchburg was par
TALLY destroyed by fire on Saturday last.
The Lynchchburg Varyinia's says the fire
caught from locomotive and that 120 feet
Of the bridge will have to be rebuilt. It is
a serious damage to the road and inconveni-
ence to the public, though, until the bridge
is rebuilt, it is probable boats will be on hand
to convey passengers and baggage across. the
river. "a ana -
The receipts from customs during the past
month reached the large amount of SIG, 000,-
900, which goes to show that more conf
dence is felt by importers in the demand for,
and ability Of the people to purchase import
ed articles, and argues forthcoming health
Ter financial condition. The Internal Reve-
nuc receipts for March were not up to the
usual standard, being only about $15, 900,
900. q a a
Full returns have been received from the
Connecticut election-the vote is as follows
English, democrat, )...............45,7 87
Hawley, Republican) ..............4 "A, S0S
Democratic majority, 979
81 Attic last election the Radical ma m
jorlty was... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 541
Net Democratic gain. ........... 1920
The treaty in regard to the cession, by
Russia, Of her possessions on this continent
known as Russian America, to the United
States, noticed in our last, is awakening con-
siderable interest in the Pacific States. Its ac-
QUESTION is considered of great advantage to
these States The Senate ratified the treaty,
on the 9th inst, by vote Of 81 to 2.
The Washington Republican says that
Secretary McCulloch thinks it viii be posi-
bic, without materially disturbing the bust
ness interests Of the country, to return to
specie payments within two years, and be-
Geves that, if he is not interfered with, he
can bring gold down to LIS or 100 before
December.
4 g. s..tfs
r. A Revolution was attempted in Hayti on
the 22nd Of February and failed. Another
was attempted few days thereafter and was
successful. President Geffrard, finding the
Revolutionists successful and public opinion
strong against him, sent in his resignation
and embarked, with his family, on French
man-of-war for Jamaica. jH"
In the Rhode Island election, on the 3rd
inst, the Radicals were successful in electing
State officers, members Of Congress and State
Legislature, though with diminished MAORI
ties. The Republican loss is 825. Demo
cratic gain 1862, making net Democratic
gain Of l ,187 aoH
Rev. j. A. Snyder was installed Pastor
of st. Matthews { utheran) Church. New
Market, on thd 29th ult. The Shenandoah
Valley speaks in high terms of series Of
sermons delivered by Rev. j. I. Miller of
this place, who performed the installation GER.
emony. ~ a
The Lexington Gazette states that Dir.
JAS. j. Clatterbaugh, who resided on North
River, near Alone Mills, Rockbridge, was
drowned, on the Both ult., by his horse fall
ing while crossing the river at Teaford's ford,
near the Mills. 4,d
Gen. Smith p. Bankhead, who was MUIR
dered by an unknown party in Memphis,
Tennessee, a few days since, was the son of
the late Gen. Bankhead of the United States
Army and son-in-law Of the late VIM Garth,
Of Albemarle Co., Va.
Hon Jas. A. Bayard, of Wilmington,
who was appointed United States Senator, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of the
late Senator Riddle, will take his seat at
once. 80