Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-08-14
Domestic Neius.

ed Yesterday, stating that two companies of in
iantry have been sent by Gen. Anger to the scene
Of Plum Greek massacre mentioned Yesterday.
The Spotted Tail Indians who have divided into
two parties, making efforts TO unite with the
Chevonnes On the 7th they murdered flag man
on the Union Pacific Railroad, near Plum Creek,
and recently killed two settlers. 4 confederation
Of the hostile tribes, 1t is said is contemplated.
The latest reports are that 800 Indians are NOV
ing west from Columbus that the Cheycnncs arc
coming down in strong force from the North
and the Sioux are advancing in equally strong boz
dies from the West.
St. LOUIS, Aug. 3.
The Indian commissioners start for Lcavcuworth
tomorrow. Senator Henderson will Join the par
WAsu1NGroN. Aug 9.
Secretary Stanton did not attend the Cabinet
meeting to-day, but continues to discharge his Of
fetal duties at the war department
The Intelligcncor announces that the President
will hold the question Of snspending the Secreta-
~ in allegiance for several days IN the hope that
Mr.. Stanton will reconsider his determination aud
resign.
The Chronicle says Gen Grant sustains Stan
ton, and that last night Chief Justice Chase had
an interview with the President on the pending
imhroglio
Judge Fisher is given as authority that the
Surrau jury stood nine for conviction aud three
for acquitta
Gen. Carlin has appointed Judge John Law
renee TO the special duty of providing for the
freedmen in West Tennessee who are thrown out
Of employment for voting the republican ticket
In his instructions Gen Carhn SAYS; If ncces-
sary, advertise by telegraph, and IN the papers
both North aud South. that lahorers can be sup
piled by yourself II it is necessary 10 ship any
beyond the state to prevent them becoming
charge on the government, transportation will be
furnished from Washington. You can take pos
session of the contraband barracks, aud establish
depot there for all who have not homes. The
colored people, the leagues, aud colorcd relief
cieties, as well all good citizens, can 90 some
thing TO alleviate the hardships that must result
from the wholesale prescription Accompanying
these instructions Judge Lawrence will appeal
through the papers to the people Of the state. ur-
gng iorbearance and federation toward the freed
men.
The removal Of two more impcdmcnts was
accomplished by Gen. Sheridan Thursday
that of Edward Dougherty Judge Of the twelfth
judicial district of Texas, for denying the SUI
prcmacy of the laws Of Congress and openly de-
nouncing the government OF the United States. 60
and that Of Thomas L. Adams, chief of the New
Orleans police, because Mayor Heath requested
it. Edward Bass succeeded Judge Dougherty,
and j. j. Williamson the cx-chicf Of police.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
The report that Gen. Grant would be urged for
Secretary of War is from authentic source, but
It is doubtful If he will accept it. The removal of
Stanton was discussed at the cabinet meeting yes
T.
gentlemen that the whole matter would be held in
allegiance for few days OF the members Of the
cabinet now in the city, Welles and Browning are
the only known TO endorse the President.
Seward and Randall favor more conciliatory
policy.
A dispatch from Fort HAYES, on the Smoky
Hill route, on the Pacific railroad, dated Thurs
day. says that the Indians made three seperate at
lacks upon the working parties along the railroad
at points beyond the Fort. About 40 head Of cat
tie were stolen, and several men wounded. A
number of Indians were killed Small dotach-
mentS of troops were sent out with the contract
ors and the work resumed.
Gentlemen who have arrived in this city from
Mexico, state that Escobedo never refused to give
up Maxmilian's body and that it has been de-
hvered to the Prussan Minister.
NEW YORK, Aug. II.
The lerald's Washington special says it is stat
cd that on Tuesday next the President will pre-
emptory dismiss Secretary Stanton unless in the
interval his resignation is rendered 1t also re-
ports rumor that the President had expressed
his determination to resign the Presidency aud
leave the radicals TO fight out the reconstruction
business among themselves, and contradicts the
same on White House authority.
The Times Washington special says: The last
rumor growing out OF the Stanton imbroglio is
that the President has been advised by his friends
to resign The friends of the administration are
arguing that such step would lead to the diSrup-
ton Of the Republican party.
special Chicago dispatch says that Robert ID.
Gilmore Postmaster Of that city, has probably
been drowned. just before dark Friday he went
out on the Lake in his boat. Soon after storm
came up and since that time he has not been seen
or heard from. Yesterday A. NJ. his boat was
found some distance from where he started, shat
tered to pieces.
wAsnlNGroN, Aug. 10.
At l.15 the Surratt jury came into court, repor-
ted that they were unable to agree and were dis
charged The prisoner seemed much affected at
The result, but was taken back to Jail by strong
guard. The jury said that the differences were
irrcconcllable, and that they were nearly equally
divided.
AS soon the jury len, Judge Fisher said 70
had an unpleasant duty to perform, and dismissed
Bradley, senior, from the bar for assault on
him on July I'd. The latter attempted to be ugly
but amid much excitement the Judge left the
bench, and was escorted by his friends aud sever
al policemen to a street car. Bradley came rush
ing out and jumped into the same car, which was
surrounded by over a thousand people the police
filled the car and protected the Judge. Bradley
did not assault him, but merely challenged Fisher
to fight. The police dispersed the crowd and or
dered the car to move on. Thus has ended the
Surratt trial.
WASHINGTON, Aug 70
1t is now reported that the trouble between the
President and Secretary MoCulloch has reached
such point that his successor is already talked
OF.
The most prominent name mentioned thus far is
Moses Taylor OF New York.
A rumor is also in circulation that postmaster
Gen. Randall will soon send in his resignation,
the principal reason being that be does not wish
TO be further connected with the President and his
policy. The truth of this report is greatly strength
ened by the fact that Of late Mr. Randall has more
than ever before evinced the warm friendship ex-
listing between him and Secretary Stanton.
Gen. Steadman will, it is said, eventually sue
coed Mr.. Stanton Secretary of War.
SECOND DISPATCH.
This morning President johnson issued an order
removing Mr.. Stanton from the office Of Secretary
ofWar and appointed Gen. Grant as Secretary
pro tenn.
The books and papers Of the Department are all
in charge of Gen Grant from this date
NEw loRK Aug. -.
A Washington special says Secretary Seward
has taken decided stand against the removal
of Stanton TO have occasoned bad feeling in the
Presidents breast 1t is said the President has
resolved TO request Seward 10 resign
II has been stated here on good authority that
one of the reasons which actuated Sec. Stanton
when he refused to resign at the Presidents re
quest, is that he had received information of a
scheme, which, it is said, is foot for armiug
the military organizations in the late rebel States