Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO Montpelier Daily Journal.

WAsmNGroS, June 3.
Much excitement was caused to-day on the
forming Of the new city government, certif-
Gates OF election having been given to Repub-
licans, and the retiring mayor having given
certificates to the conservatives Two equal
" divided bodies met in the a'dermanic cham
Der, and each having elected a presiding Off.
Ger, much confusion cnsucd. The presence
Of a strong police force alone prevented VIC.
lcnce.
\ Republican member of the committee
appointed to canvass votes announced the cleo
ton Of Sayles j Bowen by 50 votes. This
was per.i.tontly denied by the opposing fac.
tions Mr.. Bowen appeared aud was sworn
in bya Justice of the peace
When Mr.. Bowen went to the mayors
Office, he found the place locked Acting I'M
der legal advice, he sent a force of locksmiths
who opened the doors and he now has fall
possession of the promises
A Washington special says il is evident
that the movement for the nomination of Mr.
Chase 10 the Presidency by the Democrats is
breaking down. The Border State Dcmoc-
racy declare openly that if be is to be nomina-
ted they viii run candidate of their own.
Under mo- circumstances viii the rebels and
copperhcad. of Maryland, DcIaware and Ken
lucky support o man known to favor negro
suffrage. The Democratic leaders in Con
grcss laugh at the idea Of his nomination, and
say it Is supported only by few politicians
in New York.
Quitea large delegation of Peudcton DEM
ocrat- are IN the city from the West, canvass
ing among the politicians relative to the
Presidential prospects of Chase and Hancock
bclorc The New York Convention. They
state that al the Western delegate. are for
Peiletou.
ST PErEHsnrRG, june T.
The Emperor of Russia has issued proc
lmation setting free al person.. of foreign
birth now exiled to Siberia and natives Of
Russian Poland who are sentenced to less
than % years exile.
WAsHIN0roN, June ..
The galleries Of the House was crowded
This morning to witness the visit of the Chi
ncse Embassy At J. O'Clock Mr.. Burlin-
game entered escorted by Gen Schenck, and
followed by the two Ministers escorted by
Me,sr- Banks and Brooks The Secretaries
Of Legation followed The Chinese were COR
gelusy attired but their silk robes and sum
down hats gave some Of them a decidedly
feminine appearance. Mr.. Speaker Colhx
made q neat speech of welcome, 10 which Mr..
Burlingame made an appropriate reply.
The Representatives aud Senators who were
present were then introduced and the usual
Misunderstanding and bowling followed.
NEW York, june o.
Gold, 1891
The Herald prints private letter Of Judge
Chase ia which be sly- he is amazed at the
torrent of iuyectiyc- by which he Is dreuched
He says he has not been partian either for
or against impeachment. lie says " shall
never abandon the great principle Cor the
success of which have given my entire life
Not one iot or little Of abatement | shall
De glad it the neY professors of that creed
adhere to it as faithfully The real ground
of delmciauon is that have not been par
tizan for conviction and this denunciation
ann willing TO bear. They may denomce and
abuse me, and read me out of the party II
they choose, | follow the old lights, and not
the new Bat what the development of this
may be ! know nothing. am not "a candi-
date of any political party
1t would, however. crafty me exceedingly
If the Democratic party would take ground
which would assure the party against all at
tempts to 7ubyert the principle of universal
suffrage established in all Of the Southern
States Then the future of the great cause
for which have labored so long would be Sc
cured, and should retire from political Ia.
bors.n
1t i, very foggy here, but clearing up.
ST. LOUIS, june :.
Adyiccs have been received from Cotton
I wood Falls that some 300 Indians were il
and around, driving oil stock, and commit.
ting other depredations.
Urea, y. Y, June s.
\ man named Moses johnson was murder
ed on Thursday or Friday last in his own
house, in Brookfeld, Madison County, anC
his body cast into we'll lie was first
robbed and then hutchered with an AK