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

BosroN, Jan. 12-3P.M
The committee who opened the subscription
list for the suffering Cretens this noon were re-
ioiccd to see our citizens exhibit their accustomed
fberality. aud TO find that they had secured seve-
raj thousand dollars in two hours
WASHINGTON. Jan Il.
There are limitations that if John II. Suratt is
willing to become a witness on The part Of the
government be- can suhstautiate what is now cir
cumstantial evidence, not only connecting JEFF
Davis with the conspiracy which eliminated in
The assassination OF Abraham Lincoln. but impli-
eating another prominent individual once a village
alderman. ! send this as the news Of the day
without in. any way ndorsing IT,
SrRiNGTrtp, NJ ASS, Jan IA.
About bali past four O'Clock this morning fire
caught in the Washington Manufacturing paint
shop. and before it could be cNtinguishcd. the
shop and ten railway cars were destroyed. Loss
$4,000
,IANHsvnLE. WIS, Jan. u.
This city was visited by destructive confagra-
ton this morning.
The Hyatt House, one Of the lnrgest hotels in
Wisconsin, together with church. express offices
several stores Nc, were consumed.
A woman was burned TO death, Loss over
100000. Insurance $4,000
WAsmNGroN. Jan. a.
The House Judiciary committee makes slow
progress in the Impeachment business.
Outside parties are engaged in a scheme TO cre-
ate a panic in Business crcess upon impcach-
ment
it is the opinion of the leading Republicans in
Congress that there will be no Impeachment, I'M
less astounding facts are developed.
Stanton is loud in his condemnation Of the
movement, and persons who know all the facts,
assert that he is responsible for some Of the indie
feasible acts attributed 30 the President.
NEw Y nE, Jan. II.
The total arrests yesterday for violating the
license law, were %.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. 70.
Two families of Carter Co, Tenn. have been
waging bloody war between each other for 70
years, during which time II men, belonging 10
these two families, have lost there lives On the
9th inst the sole surviving males. Roberts and
johnson, engaged in personal alteration which
resulted fatally TO both. This domestic war orig
mated about very trifling affair
WASHINGTON. Jan. H.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has modified the
stringent customs regulations. in order that the
trains may pass through Canada without the de-
lay and annoyance OF customs examination on the
borders. Hereafter baggage and freight cars will
be locked with customs lock on the American
side of the Detroit and Niagara rivers, and not
unlocked while Oh Canadian soil. Through pas
sepgers will remain in cars into which no Cana
dian will be allowed TO enter. These ears and
their contents will be permitted TO enter the T.
States without inspection. An officer of customs
will accompany each through train.
Delegations from the Boards Of Trade Of the
principal lake cities have arrived here to press the
passage in the Senate OF the House bill Of last
winter to aid in the construction OF the Niagara
Falls ship Canal.
INV York, Jan 49,
A St. Louis special says it is reported that Gov
Fletcher has again stationed two companies of
militia in Lafayette county, to the dispeasure OF
the conservatives
Sterling Price continues to receive rations from
rebel sympathisers.
a Chicago special says, Edmund Aiken Rush,
of the First National Bank of that city died very
suddenly OF heart disease. on Sunday.
The war upon railroad mouopolies in the Illinois
State legislature promises TO become exciting.
A proposition has been introduced in The House
TO eniian,hise all male citizens OF lawful age who
have resided one year in the State preceding any
election.
a bill has been introduced in the Minnesota
House to strike the word white from the con
stituton. Also resolution requesting Senator
Norton 10 resign.
The Legislature will undoubtedly pass at an
early day, law extending suffrage to the freed
men.
A Madison Wisconsin dispatch says resolution [
will be introduced into the legislature soon con
denning the course OF Senator Dooltlle, and
positively insiructing him to resign.
a Washington dispatch says the President yes
terdaY sent TO the senate the name OF John Muir
pls, for Governor Of Idaho
SPRINGFIELD, liz. Jan. II.
Mr. 1rumbull was re-nominated for Senator at
the Republican caucus tonight.
DENVER, Jan. II.
Forty armed men deserted last night from Fort
Morgan, and are reported on the way to Denver,
to rob the city banks, and Wells y Fmgos ex-
press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.
Mr.. Cowans appointment to Austria, in place
Ct Mr.. Motley, creates much indignation among
the Republicans. They say that if the President
desired to pay of Cowan, he might have done it
without displacing good a man Motley
And they are right. too, and we say the same as
TO displacng Geo. J. Marsh These men were
made for diplomaiias. There will be serious
objection in the Senate
Mr. Cowan declared, in his place yesterday,
that the country is in the midst Of another reyou
ton. 1t is charged that such man Is unfit to
represent US abroad.
The President has strong hopes Of the final de
feat Of the Nebraska and Colorado bills so be
told friend last night, He thinks the whole
movement aims at his impeachment and removal.
Torctau Minus.