Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-11-27

delegation, one of whom-Alr. Butler-Was
alleged to have been in the rebel legislature
of the state, though he is said to have been
urged by his Union friends to take the posi-
ton for their help, and to have fought gal
lantly in the Union army. Another, Mr..
Stoke, once wrote very foolish rebel letter,
but no man served us better than he through
out tho war. Another made a secesh speech
another furnished leather TO the rebels under
compulsion. Such were the complaints pre-
sented by that exquisitely modest and purely
patriotic man, Mr.. Brooks of New York.
who even ventured to assert that Tennessee
had not Republican form Of government.
think few in the hall regretted to hear the
scourging that he received in reply from
Gen Logan and Mr.. Dawes All the mem
bers elect, except Mr.. Butler, were sworn IN,
and his papers were referred to the commit
tee of elections.
The policy of Congress this winter has
hardly been developed yet, though | think
there will be no doubt, that its attention
will be mostly given to the Finances, with
one eye continually on Reconstruction. But
whatever else shall take place, it seems to
have no idea of again leaving the field OF
action till it is placed hors du combat by the
ith of March 1869, for such a continual ses-
sion alone can save lis from our impending
dangers.
Before that time great changes are antici-
pated. many for the better and some we fear
for the
Unfortunately Presidential election il
close before and nothing can or will be
done without that in view, for although the
number of candidates has been greatly d.
minished, and General Grant is 80 strongly
supported that any further opposition 7eeuis
entirely fruitless. still there are some san
euine persons who even now have great hopes
for the future. and their own supporters in
Congress determined to allow nothing II be
done. 10 in any WAY injure the cause of their
chief Ii is through this influence that i'm
parchment hae entirely and ANONYMOUSLY
failed, for whilst there il no doubt but that
far more perfectly convinced OF the desert
of impeachment, Yet hardly believe that
nearly large vote could be gained for It
as at the July session. Il has dropped from
the leading position it once held and though
the events of the past few months have con-
WINGED ma ny and confirmed the conviction OF
those already tayoring such action. that i'm
parchment could never he better deserved.
still there seems e he desire to give the
country peace and prosperity NJ the expense
of disgrace, rath or than tumult ami disaster
for the gratid cation Of removing and assert
ing the dignity of his high Office. The
future ONLY can decide whether they act
rightly or not. and whether little tumult is
not preferable ID the present disgrace Only
four Of the Judiciary Committee are. be-
lievc. in favor of impeachment Three of
these will make separate reports to the House,
which will be awaited with much interest
They will be undoubtedly powerful. Tor the
three gen tlemen-Messrs. Lawrence Bout
well and William--are verv superior law
yers.
Thus will cnd in smoke the Iaupr oI q
committee, extending over space Of eight
months and involving an expense Of several
thousand dollars Had the investigation
proved any thing. had there ere,. been de-
termination among The majority Of the House
to try Mr.. johnson, had he been proved suf-
fciently guilty to admit thereof the money
and labor would not perhaps have been vast
ed,
Ii is a matter OF regret that the subject Of
the finances is 10 come up before Congress in
such shape a. it now threatens II assume
as q question of repudiation. or in other
words how 70 rid the country Of our bonds
and the debt they represent in a. cheap
way as possible, I must confess 10 a slight
fear that If the question does really thus
present itself, the violent and impracticable
men uni tied To the Dcmocrats-in the House
at least-will adopt some ruinous policy, If
not of absolute Reputation, vet Of that
which il parallel. an irreieemable paper
currency. Already majority of the mem
bers are said to he opposed to any farther
contraction, which is the first step toward
expansion. which many strongly urged last
winter. and which was only defeated by the
efforts of few more wise and moderate men
like Mr.. Morrill, From that to virtual repu-
diation, by paying for our bonds in green
backs, is only a short step Another mode
Of reaching the same end which is suggested.
is the permitting the states to tax the bonds
| and thus bring them down below their prop
| er value. Another threatened object is the
national bank system, many desiring 10 sub
stitute for that currency. grecnbacks. and
others 10 place them under he power of the
states
Little, ii anything, viii bs d,ne this Ses-
sion, but in the winter think We can be
sure of busy time, though not of such an
excitement as many expected.
The good news of Republican successes in
the South is encouraging and counteracts in
some measure the effect of the Northern de-
feats.
Mr.. Morrill, return is hailed with great
pleasure, and his friends are rejoiced TO see
him SO much improved in health 10y his for
eign trip.
Mr. Poland and Mr.. Smith are here. and
among the lew must rely on to pro
tect our finances Were all as reliable as
they, we need have no fear, for they believe
in the good old New England notion of pay
ing just debts. W
InE LAws.-Wc print in this paper all
the important laws passed al the recent ses-
sion of the legislature. They change the