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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

TuE Al,RAHA CLAms.-THe arrangement be-
tween Keyerdy johnson and Lord Clarendon for
the payment on the mutual " principle of all
claims, real or trumped up, for damages caused
by the late unpleasantness, does not meet
with much favor at Washington, and il is conf
IDENTIFY expected that the Senate will refuse to mt
ily the protocol now before it by decisive vote.
Then it will be the duty it will doubtless be the
desire OF Gen. Grant to have Columbia little bill
for the depredations committed BY the Alabama,
made out and presented to John Bull for pay.
ment After this legal claim has been settled
John Bull can ask Columbia to remuuernte Brit
ish subjects for losses sustained By investing in
rebel bonds, by selling arms to rebels by unsuc-
cessiul blockade-running, or by fictitious trans
iers of cotton tobacco captured or DESTROYED by
Union troops Bat these trumped up claims are
not to be now presented as legitimate offsets 10
the Alabama claims.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

GEN TRANS CAnNEr-We are able to Inv
before our readers the very latest news from
Washington in relation to the Cabinet Of the new
President 1t is as follows
" General Grant, said distinguished lady to
the General the other day, rather conhdentialy.
! am Just dying to know who the Cabinet are
20 be. Are you, thought said the General
am, indeed, said the lady lust DIVING of
curiosity. " Then the General, in a low voice
replied Well, madam, that is Just ,rlaf Ms
Grant sdysr' '''' 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

While the vast majority Of the American peo-
pie arc congratulating themsolyesond the country
that tho unfortunate reign Of our accidental Pres
ident is rapidly drawing to a close, there arc un-
mistakable signs TINT he is adroitly laying his
plans for a new lease Of political life and power.
With the present distracted condition Of political
affairs in Tennessee, there is inviting work for
him, and his friends say he will hasten thither
after the 18th Of March TO make " red hot cam
paign against the Brownow dynasty and It's dis
franchisement policy. lie will raise the banner
of " impartial suffrage and universal amnesty, 50
and denounce equally the loyal leagues and the
Ku Klux gangs, appeal to the negroes in the old
role Of Moses, wake up many of his old loyal
friends to the injury they are doing the State by
keeping up the contests and bitterncsses Of the
war, and appeal for, and carry, it is claimed, the
entire overthrow Of the prevailing system Of the
Acknowledgement and persecution Of beaten rebels.
Those best informed in respect TO the present po-
litcal status Of Tennessee aud Of johnson stand
ing and personal strength, allcge that his chances
Of success in this movement for peace and recon-
struction are good-that, if he wins, he will be
chosen Governor and come back to his old seat
in the Senate as the colleague Of his implucable
enemy-Goy. Brownlow.
Describing the promised contest a Nashville
letter to the LouisriHc Journal says
johnson is prodigy Of muscular power be-
fore the Tennessee masses, who consider him a
child Of destiny marked hy Providence TO BE- their
next governor. lie will take strong national
ground ON all national questions, and he expects
to carry all before him. The radicals themselves
apprehend his coming. Moreover, they are dis
united, Fletcher win probably 60 into the State
Senate, which will elect him Speaker. This will
give him the gibernatoral succession in u. lie
IS nm able mantle ables, in the State on many
ponts-and is u Republican, but not radical
lie is backed by growing sentiment in his par
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
FRIDAY, Jan. 30,


ar. sumner presented the petition of tho
national executive committee Of colored citizens
iqr the passage Of bill 10 secure the application
Oh the homestead law to certain lands m The latelv
rebeliious States, for the benefit Of coiored per.
the proposed Constitutional Amendment Vi
.. Mr. Dixon made an elaborate argument against
Mr. Pomeroy moved to amend BY striking nm,
the words ON account of race, color or ou'
condition OF seryitude," and 10 insert nstosS
" Tor any reason not equally applicable 70 ali citi'
lens' )" and spoke in advocacy Of his amendment MI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

ms CONSTITUTIONAL AMRSDNENr.-B refer
enee to saturdays proceedings in the House
oil Representatives it will be seen TINT, by the
requisite two-thirds vote, the constitutional
amendment covering the question of suffrage, has
passed that body. The unity with which the
measure was adopted is indeed gratifying If
the Senate will act with the same unity and
promptness, we may hope 10 see the work of re-
construction made complete at an carly day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

lNroarNNr DrotsloN The case Of the Rensse-
laer X. X. Co. Is. the Bennington and Rutland
r. r. Co., was heard ut Washington, d. C., Jan.
18th, 1869, before Judge Nelson It was an APP
plication for an injunction TO restran the defend
ant from running its engines aud ears over the
road of the plaintiff, or in any way interfering
with their road-bed and property under tho act
passed at the last session Of our Legislature AZ
ter full hearing, Judge Nelson granted the in
junction holding that the act of the legislature
was unconstitutional aud void, in that it impair
ed the contract between the State OF Vermont and
the Rutland and Washington Railroad Company,
a. witnessed by its charter Messrs II G.
Wood, Beach and Edmunds, solicitors for orators
and l.. p. Poland for the defendants
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

JUST so'--The London Times Of Tuesday, in
ieadingartiele on the financial statements recently
made by Messrs' McCulloch, Wells and Wash
burne, says that if their ideas are accepted BY
the United States Government, the people will
rhusetts VI ''"''''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
s,rrRp,Y, Jan. 50.
sENArE

Petitions Tor reciprocity with Canada were pre-.
scented hy Senator Wilson, and for woman suafage
by Senator pumeruy.
Two appropriation bill---fr invalid pensions
and support ct the military academy were pass.
ed
Mr. tmgin caled up the question OF recsnsid.
ering the vote refusing the rotunda for the inau-
gunl ball-Stating that the plan had been mod.
fed 50 as a. exclude dancing asking tor the ~
tuuda merely for a reception. After considerable
discussion the motion % reconsider Was loSt--eO
70 81
Mr.. Morton introduced bill to enable tie
people Of Montana 10 form n constitution and
state government, aud for the admission Of said
State into the Union Referred TO the commit
tee ON territories
The death Of Mr. finney lately d member OF
tic House from PENNSYLVANIA, was announced.
Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

CASH o. CoNsCiENcE.-lhe New York H'raid
of late date contains the particulars Of won
derlul nse Of quickencd conscience after long
delay. Itappears that five years ago, Mr.. Homer
4. Sawyer of Boston, (and for some time engaged
on the extension Of the Passumpsic railroad, resi-
ding then at st. Johnsbury,) lost from his pocket
in New York city, while ON his way t. New Or
leans, the sum of 81 $50. The loss was adyertis-
ed in the HeraH, but al efforts to find it were
vain, Mr.. ; proceeded To New Orleans, where
he died two years ago In December last an
anonymous note was sent to the landlord Of the
hotel where Mr. :. was u guest at the time Of his
loss making inquiries for theownero Of the money
After considerable correspondence, the anonymous
letter-writer became satisfied that the widow of
Mr. Sawyer, now in Boston in needy circumstan-
ces, was the real owner Of the money and on the
10Th inst. q lady closely yelled, restored the
money to the widow and iatherless children--not
only the money lost, but the interest on it from
the day Of is loss to the day Of its restomton
and expense, iadyertisng altogether g, 10000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

"Cussed be Cannan.v

Where is Nasby-the Petroleum p M.-who
dscourses on Cussed be Canaan?" lie il want.
ed to write out another lecture on the above sub
jcct, locating the scene at Mortified Vt. where
a young man, supposed by some to have very
little African blood in his veins. was dropped oni
OF a dancing school recently on account of his
color.
The history OF this affair, rs set forth in the Ay-
gus and Patriot, and in which am made to bear
conspicuous part, lisa tissue of errors from begin
ming to end and were not Judge CARPENTER Siii-
fed and trnduced by the writer in shameful
manner, would not notice it, Who the writer
is, that informed Mr. Atkins Of this transaction
| know not, but judge it is the same indiyid-
ual, living in NJ, who furnishes matter for the
Arglls from time to time, whenever ANYTHING oc-
ours to disturb the equanimity of his profound
mind. lie belongs to that same list Of d,les,cd
monsters described by Pollok, who make
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

Mr.. Schenck Of Ohio, from the committee Of
ways and means, reported a bill providing thai
every deputy collector, assistant assessor Of To-
ternal revenue, who has performed the duties OF
collector OF assessor account of the suspension
or illness Of such collector or assessor, shall re.
ceiye the compensation Of collector or as,es.or.
except in Eases where the collector OF Assessor has
already received compensation for the same period
which was passed.
The constitutional amendment came up Tor
final action.
The question was taken on Mr. Burr's motion
to lay it on the table, and that motion was reject.
ed--yeas IL nays l2l.
The yeas aud nays were then taken on ordering
The Joint resolution 10 lie engrossed and read a
I5. "'''
The House then proceeded 10 vote on the Joint
resolution, which Is as follows -
he a resoired, &c. tioO-thirds Of both Houssi
eoncTring, That the following article be proposed
TO the legislatures Of the several States as an
amendment 10 the Constitution Of the United
States, which, when ntifed BIS three fourths OF
sad legislatures, shall be held as part Of said
{ Oust ItUtiuu namely
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

SENATE.
hI' Soie reported resolution referring 70 the
Ke,,,, vi v'I e tue olah o. the University o.
nara,ns IL enna' W 'ne,r puiiuing ana APP
pitai "-'''' '''"t''u "s Uhi'ed oaites hN-
PMsal' Till.
. hr' O"hkllng objected TO the resolution becau-
- " nu'noriIe the court OF CLAIMS 70
uihihs Tor damage done to real estate
NJ d.. vi au ~ o1i,' .g statute.
,,, IL vooA 'ne s.lhe view, ana novel"
Mr.. Henderson from committee ON Indian A.
W. DIN 70 transfer the Indian Bureau
ene "uI department. ana recommended its IN
ue irl Poslpohement
e., t Ie JON. resolution making an appropriation
NJ wy improvement ana extension OF the Interior
tarS to erect an additional building, was taken
i5enr}n - ~ Ill.
-. ~ .i'' u'SOussoh huhDef OF amenumehs
s Sqre ongreu some OF which were rejected and
noii ,asoip ~ 'hat the resolution when D.
,ha iip,a,;o i"rieS authorizes the secretary o.
',,o inferior 70 lease fire proof building on IT,
sIve', lor ioI more than ten thousand dollars .
gronts "i'' ~ "'H"S ohiy models for patents no'
~"
,ha ,Se resident presented communication from
ssinh has completed her plaster cast of Lincoln
P'9 ihl 60 appropriation Of $1,000.
'ular appropriation bill for the wear ending June
H. ap, lo.o Most oil the amendments reported BY
mo eo'''i'tee Gu appropriations were agreed TO-
o %nong Them the amendment striking out the
tbe S " 'he House bill consolidating several OF
''e oouth American missions.
Mr. Patterson, Of New Hampshire, moved an
; a,Ienuleht reducing the appropriation TO carry
INTO enect the treaty between the United States
a9 9 her Britannia Majesty, for the suppression
S Oh . we African slave trade, from $4,000 TO
tsN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

SECTION The right Of any citizen Of the
United States 10 vote shall not be denied OF
abridged by the United States or any State, b,
reason of race color or previous condition of sla.
very of any citizen class of citizens of the Uni
ted States.
enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions
OF this article
The JOINT resolution was passed by the nece,.
saTN neutrality-suspicious., $50 nays, AZ.
The Speaker, a. a member Of the House, voted
in the affirmative
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-22

Female College. The casey and the discus-
sion by Rev, W, r, Mcdonald and otners
excited ene the spirit Of conservation, ana
the feeling exhibited showed that the ad-
m,rable nener had touched all hearta.
' dc,iohtful Sabbath Smiled on thc
un;tsd Sunday schools Of the village, 30
thew met in the Baptist church BY INVITA-
ton Of the Convention. Different methoas
of opening and conducting the school were
illustrated before the attentive audience,
and impressive addresses delivered. Rev.
Or. A. B. Brown occupied the pulpit in the
morning. His discourse on Christian
Progress was one Of his most mastery
efforts.
We have no time to tell you Of the after
noon mass meeting, in which the singing,
the speeches, the interchange of feeling,
we're ell delightful.
The Rev. W. Fl. Mathews, Presbyterian
pastor, participated in the deliberations,
and expressed his qualification at the pro-
cesdings.
Resolutions were adopted recommending
cooperation with the Sunday School Board,
larger contributions, the circulation. OF a
eound literature, the establishment Of mis-
sion schools, and expressing grateful ap-
probation of the labors and instructions OF
the efficient general superintendent. The
hospitality and kindness of the community
we're warmly acknowledged.
The Convention was proclaimed a sue
cess. Everybody seemed to have been in
vigorated and Instructed by this confer
ence.
The wise Christian patriots of this sec
ton are not Indifferent to the religious cul-
ture Of the colored people. Allusion was
made in the Convention to the fact that the
Hon. William NJ. Tredway, long superin-
tendent OF the Presbyterian Sunday school,
was now conducting Sunday afternoon
school for their benefit, and L. Scruggs,
ESQ, 60 well known as the county clerk, is
doing like service.
This morning the county court was IN
session-three new magistrates, appointees
of the military satrapy, on the bench. a
new sheriff, after some delay, "qualihed,"
and entered on his duties.
Captain Mcdaniel delivered one of his
characteristic speechesto the sovereigns, full
of information about the mineral resources
of the Norfolk and great Western region,
and of humorous incident.
Ii is with great regret that | have just
learned of the death of Mrs. Robertson,
the estimable lady of Captain Harrison Ro-
bertson, formerly of Norfolk, now promi-
nent member of the Danville bar.
PITrsYLvANIA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-22
Letter from Fairfax County.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, April 20, 1869.
Yesterday was our regular court day,
and the changes made in many Of the Off
GERS of the county called together conside-
rable audience. The clerk of the county,
the sheriff, and some newly-appointed ma
gistrates and constables were qualified.
Some districts are still without full list of
officers. Dug. Wallach, who has announced
himself as an independent candidate for
Congress for this district, addressed very
good audience in the courthouse after the
adjournment of court. He takes the plat
form of the Republican party, as laid down
by the walker party "-accepted the re-
construction laws, but opposed fanatcal re-
publicanism, est-oaths, and county orgsni-
cations. He was somewhat severe upon
Governor Wells and Charles Whittlesey on
account of their radicalism, end desired
peace and harmony and fair reconstruc-
ton of the State.
Court reassembled to-day, and the VIC
lent rair-,torm that took place this P. M.
drenched many an unlucky visitor to the
courthouse.
From expressions that I heard casually
dropped from the Radical members Of the
Republican party, am led to believe that
considerable doubts exist in their minds as
TO the success of the Wells ticket" They
seem lukewarm, and generally concede the
election of Walker, provided the Conserva-
tives make no nomination for Governor.
This congressional district seems to be in
muddle. Whittlesey is nominated, Wellach
is already out independent; Tavennor,
Shackleford, Mckenzie, and Minor, are all
spoken Of as candidates.
DR.. Mary E. Walker informs me that
national convention Of the friends of
"dress reform will be held at Washington
ON Wednesday and Thursday Of next week
to adopt proper style of dress for the
women of Ameriea. Whatever merits this
move may have, l am inclined to the opinion
that the discarding Of many Of the super
auities of the present fashionable style
would add much to health and convenience
as we'll az TO free locomotion. Ladies from
all sections are invited to attend and give
their views upon the subject, and free &C
commodations will be provided during the
session of the convention for all who are
deeirous of participating. WILSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-22
PETERsBuRG. April 81, 1869.


James Chambers, the alleged forger, had
brief examination before Mayor New
berry to-day after which he was delivered
up to members of the Richmond police, who
straightway started with him to your city,
where the forgery is said to have been COM
mitted. From some cause he was not repre-
scented by counsel in the Mayors court,
though it has been understood that he had
employed an eminent lawyer of this city to
defend him.
Three or four more arrests we're made by
the police to-day Of parties supposed to be
concerned in robbing the csr on the Nor
folk railroad of goods in transitu for Mem
phis. A considerable quantity of the stolen
goods was found in their possession. Alto
gether there were Blk or eight engaged in
the robbery, all negroes and so far as the
abstraction Of the articles was concerned
the theft appears to have been skilfully
executed. But there were too many in the
secret to leave their track so covered az to
escape detection. From present indications
q large delegation will be sent from this city
to the penitentiary at the next session of
our criminal court-always providing that
we shall have a prosecuting attorney who
understands his business. s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
of the Richmond Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, April 20, 1869.

.9 ~, WASHINGTON, April 20, 1869.
The indignant responses of the many
who have been disappointed in their bright
homes are not overrated in the accounts
which have been given. Senator Ross to.
.day struck note which Is appreciated By
no few holding prominent place when he
declared against the policy which the Pre-
s;dept has iuaugurased concerning the dis
posal of the Offices in his gift. Ross was
SoIder than others, and spoke out. Now,
il il thought, other manifestations Of disap-
prevail at the Presidents course will follow.
Schenek, of Ohio, who went home after the
adjournment Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes. is back here, and reported to be both
angry and indignant, and willing to enter
the lists and fight politically speaking) for
his RIGHTS in his own district. In the midst
OF ali the bad feeling which has been en-
rerdered the President is serene, and
quito as ready to meet the disappointed
politicians in "battle array" as they are
to take issue with him.
Chambers speech continues topic for
discussion. His views about getting into
war with England have been too well
known to allow the impression that his
speech of yesterday was only intended as
bombsst of patriotism. Chandler him
self means war, but the Committee on Fo
reign Relations will take care that what
ever complications arise their origin vii
not be traced to any disposition on the part
Of this Government to proceed Immediately
to annex the British Provinces to our do
main.
The acquisition Of Cuba is not 60 tho
roughly desired in official circles as some
may imagine. Should we annex that island
just now, the Treasury Department would
be out Of pocket about thirty millions on
account of the tariff on sugar and tobacco.
When the public debt is nearing its final
payment will be the time to look towards
annexation in that direction.
>. Chief Clerk Mix is acting Commissioner
of Indian Affairs at present. Colonel
Parker will not take charge until the LIST Of
May. The Offices Of that Bureau seem to
have become quite headquarters for sun
dry gentlemen Of kind demeanor, and who
wear very broad-brimmed hats in these
piping days Of peace.
The next statement Of the public debt
will, it is thought by the officials at the
Department, make even better showing
than the last, which exhibited quite de-
crease, comparatively speaking. The Urea
sury is very well off for coin, though the
currency balance continues quite low.