Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-08-05
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New YoRK, Aug. a.
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PORTLAND, Aug 4.
The International Commercial Convention
assembled at the City Hall in this city this
morning, and was attended by delegates from
different parts Of the United States and the
British Provinces. Ii was called to order
by Hon. John Neal Of Portland, and. after
addresses by Senator Henry w. Corhct Of
Oregon, and Hon. Il. II. Derby Of Boston,
the committee on credentials reported 205
delegates present. Many more are expected.
The committee on permanent organization made
a report, presenting the name Of Hon. Sam'l
Merrill, Gov. Of Iowa, for President, a long
list Of Vice Presidents and six Secretaries
The report was adopted and Gov Merrill
made a brief speech Of acceptance, after
which the Convention adjourned till 3 o'clock
WAsuSoroS, Aug. 4.
The officers Of the post Office department
through the Associated Press, yesterday put
a partial contradiction of statement hereto
fore made in these dispatches. concerning the
fiscal condition Of that department There is
the best possible authority for saying that the
main allegation in that statement, which was
that the deficit in that department for the
year ending the Both ofJuIy, would reach the
unprecedented sum Of sS,000,000, which Is
rather below than above the mark
The civil power on the military comman-
der having ceased in South Carolina the va.
rious officers charged with the administration
Of civil affairs have been discontinued. and
the clerks discharged. The troops will be
concentrated at few stations as has been
done in the 3D. military district
Sr. Louis, Aug 4.
Father Dermit the famous Indian mission.
ary, hr arrived here from the northwestern
Indian tribes. He reports favorably Of the
condition Of the Indians on the Upper Mis-
souri,, and does not apprchoni any trouble in
that quarter.
4 dispatch from Helena, Montana, says
Supt. Cullen has made treaties with the Riy-
er Grows and Bros. Bantrcs and the Bieans.
lie expects to treat with the Bloods and
Blackiect, He will get them all in the re-
seryation the coming winter.
WAsmSdroN, Aug 3.
Gen. Meade has issued general order
dated Atlanta Ga, July Both, announcing
that as civil governments have been inaugur-
atcd in the States Of Georgia, Florida and
Alabama, the troops will be withdrawn except
what may be necessary to maintain order.
New YoRK, Aug. 3.
The inquest commenced upon the body Of
Gen. Halpine, whose family physician gave his
opinion that death resulted from congestion Of
the brain and the spinal chord being super
induced by the accidental use Of chloroform,
which he had been in the habit of taking to
procure quiet after excitement induced by Sc
we're mental exercise. He leaves a wife and
six children. His life was insured for the
sum Of seven thousand dollars
The master masons have again voted to
stand by the ten hour resolution.
MILWAUKEE, Aug 3.
The nomination of Seymour and Blair was
ratified by the Democrats Of this place this
evening. Among the speakers were J. r.
Doolittlc and 5. T. Tilden. The meeting was
spirited and well attended.
LONDON Aug. 3.
The cable Of 1866 ceased to work at 1876
this afternoon. Tests show fault at the
Newfoundland side The cable has probably
been damaged by an iceberg
SOuru BND, Ind, July 81
The reception of Schuyler Colax to-day
was a magnificent demonstration The trip
Of the Republican candidate for the Vice
Presidency, from Chicago to South Bend, was
a continuous ovation At every station the
train was greeted by the enthusiastic cheers
Of large crowds
An immense concourse Of people from
Northern Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, had |
assembled at South Bend, and when the train
arrived, scene of the widest enthusiasm en-
sued Mr. Colfnv aud the invited guests were
escorted in procession Of Grant and Colfax I
Clubs, accompanied by an immense concourse
of people, to the fair grounds, where Col. l.. |
Humphrey, Mayor Of the city, welcomed
Indiana's distinguished son in a neat and ap- /
propriate address, to which Mr. Colfax re-
piled.
LONDON, July 81
The session of Parliament was prorogued
to-day The Queen was not present, and her
speech was made by royal command and read
as usual by the Lord High Chamberlain. 1t
spoke of the foreign relations of Great Britain
as most friendly and satisfactory, and says
there is no reason to fear war in any part of
Europe No reference is made to the United
States. The Abyssinian expedition has vim
dictated the honor of the Crown The cessa-
ton Of attempts at rebellion in ireland rem
ders the further use Of the exceptional power
granted the two Houses needless.
BosroN, July 81.
Judge Samuel d. Bell, ex-Chief Justice Of
the Supreme Judicial Court of New Hamp-
shire, died at his residence in this city, to-day
aged seventy-one.
COLUMBIA, Aug. ?.
An ARRAY occurred at midnight last night
between party Of ten or twelve negro mem-
bers Of the legislature and five whites, which
resulted in the mortal wounding of one Of the
latter by pistol shot through the head
The whites entered boarding-house in dis
reputable portion of the town by mistake,
supposing it to be brothel, and were struck
by one of the negroes. Upon the stick being
wrenched from his hand, the whole party ran
in front of the house and commenced firing
Door 30 shots were discharged and the whites
retreated except the wounded man who was
too drunk and remained on the sidewalk and
was shot down. The author of the murder is
unknown, aud no arrests have been made.
Much excitement prevails among the citizens.
The whites are said to have been unarmed.
No weapons were found on the body Of the
wounded man.
LEAvENwoRTH Aug. l.
Gen Sheridan was arrested to-day on COM
plant of Mr.. Dunn for assault and battery.
Dunn is Postmaster at Fort Leayenworth,
but was ordered off the reservation few days
ago for alleged misconduct, and refusing to
obey was forcbly elected, hence the action for
arrest.
NASHVILLE, Aug. ..
Generals Cheatham, Forrest, Searles, Palm
or and others had conference to-day with
Committee of the Legislature upon political
troubles in Tennessee, and the result has not
TRANSFERRED The chance of a satisfactory sol
ution is good The inclination to call out the
military is abating, though strong efforts will
be made by some Republican members to pass