The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-03-24
News Summary.

thoroughly delnoralized by impeach-
ment. Black, one Of his counsel, tells
him plainly that There is no hope Of his
acquittal and he is beginning to realize
the sober fact. The Republican says
ut is reported that Mr.. Johnson, whe-
Their he resigns or is removed, intends
to stump the states north, south, east
and west, to vindicate himself before the
people. He could hardly do worse
thing for himself. His stump speeches
are what-more than anything else
has lost him the respect of the Ameri-
can people"
Further postponement of the trial of
jeff Davis win be officially announced
within a day or two, from March IA to
May 4th. This change it is said, is rem
dered necessary by the fact that the
new term of court begins on May 4th,
and twenty days intervening between
March IA or May IL is not considered
sufficient time in which to try this case
hence the government has made fur
ther postponement Of the trial
Full returns from New Hampshire
give Hartman majority Of $3.50.
The House is 1872 republican to 1873
democrats. 1t is result with which
the republicans have reason to be sat
isfed, for the democracy never fought
q canvass with more determination and
scarcely more of confidence, nor spent
more lavishly Of money. And not only
this, they had all the aid which the
President and his cabinet, who felt the
great Importance Of securing the first
victory Of the season, were able to give.
The Granite State is safe for Grant by
at least FIVE thousand.
The Republican canvass before the
election gave the following figure: Har-
riman 3S,347, Sinclair 35,204, doubtful
1891. The Democratic canvass gave
Sinclair something over 1000 majority
The Republican estimate was evidently
very carefully made, and very nearly ac-
curate, again furnishing proof how
thoroughly the state committees Of New
Hampshire do their work
The republican papers of Connect
cut are entreating the democratic mana
gers to import to that state G. c. Burr,
Henry Clay Dean, Montgomery Blair,
Brick Pomeroy, and the remainder of
the copperhead crew who canvassed
New Hampshire SO successfully for
them.
The amount Of greenback currency
now in the treasury is less than at any
time since the war The bulk Of the
balances are in gold, and exceed 800,
100000. There are $356,0O0,000 of
greenbacks in circulation, and $36,0 900,
900 Of fractional currency. The whole
paper circulation amounts to 800 900,
900.
Gen. Grant, by order OF the Presi-
dent, has ordered Gen. Halleck to sue
coed Hancock at New Orleans.
Gen. Thomas still claims the right to
act as Secretary Of War ad interim, but
the members OF the cabinent decline to
recognize him.
About twenty-four witnesses have
been summoned for impeachment, and
the deputies OF the sergeant-at- arms Of
the Senate were engaged Saturday in
serving them At least eleven Of the
witnesses are reporters
The largest Sunday school build
ing on the continent was dedicated,
Feb. 18th, in Philadelphia. II belongs
to the Bethany Mission School, and
viii accommodate /, 700 scholars. This
effort was commenced ten years ago,
in tent, in one Of the most destitute
portions Of the city.
The entire product Of the gold and
silver mines ia the United States the
present year is estimated al SIS, 900,
600 This IL less than was anticipated.
but the deficiency is accounted for BY
the increasing agricultural Industries
Of California and other States. The
change augers well for the stability,
character aud Thrift 81 these popula-
isons.
Gen. Hancock has arrived in
Washington and IS quite lion among
the more rabid seeessionists aud cop
perheads. The shrewdest Of the Dem
ccratic politicians, however. give him
the cold shoulder as Presidential can
didate. They say be is not available IN
any section