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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
The First colorcd senator.

Senator Revels, Of Mississippi, whose brief
career as member of the United States Sen.
ate closed last week, furnishes the hidepenl-
ea an accounto of his years experience in that
body, from which we clip the following
have been asked the question time after
time, by old friends of my race, of the man.
ner which my peers and Cabinet officers
and officials have exhibited toward me and
my reply has always afforded deep satisfaction
to those who were determined that | should
receive what the position, if not the man, was
entitled TO. Among my earliest acquaintan.
ces was the Secretary Of tho Treasury, whom
had met on my first visit to the President.
was prepared to see in Mr. Boutwell, the truth
of representations which friends had made of
him, and in all my intercourse with him he
gave me his patient attention | was told at
one period that it was useless for me to seek
share Of the public patronage in behalf Of
my constituents; that | would simply be re-
garded as a eolored man, who could be turned
away with promises which were never intended
to be fulfilled and that thus | would but waste
time and energy in fruitless endeavors. To
tlfe honor Of Mr. Boutwell,, am happy to be
able now to yindicate bis name from this un.
just aspersion; and, while have asked but
few iayors at his hands, they have been given
with readiness which was as graceful in the
donor as 1t was gratifying to the receiver.
My position as Senator was sui qeacris.
While other Senators represented ouly the
constituents of their respective States, / was
expected to give ready ear to every object
-. IL "a. "A q.
This burden alone was arduous; but, when
the ofhce-seekers, whose name is legion began
operations, ! felt as one under the perpetual
manipulation Of leeches. Previous to my
eatree to the Senate, had no conception Of
the number Of persons who annually throng
the apartments Of Congressman, or seek audi.
cnces with them at the Capitol, for the sole
purpose OF securing positions for themselves
or friends. Is il not strange that 50 many
men are ready 10 immediate themselves upon
the altar Of their country ! was moi slow to
profit by example around me; aud for the
sake Of my own peace and the duties deyoly-
ing upon me, took the dodge game to escape
the button-holing process praetced by the
lobbyists of the capital If space permitted,
l could relate some amusing anecdotes Of
strangers who exhibited an absorbing. interest
in the colored Senator; and, after many pro-
testations Of friendly regard, generally ex.
pected and was rarely disappointed in the
production Of tho AK that needed grinding.
To the appeals Of such as these turned deaf
ear, and restricted what little influence | may
have possessed for persons of quite different
makeup. Men who had been true to my
people when it meant and cost something
other things being equal, never sighted,
but always gave them bearing by night or
by day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
Pension Forms Prepared.

Commissioner Van Aernam of the Pension
Office has prepared the forms of applications
under the new Pension act, and some have
already been filled. There are three classes
of claims under this act
First The claims Of officers, soldiers and
sailors who served for sixty days, and who
have never been pensioned for disability in
CURED in the United States service. These
will be entitled to full pension of eight dol.
lars a month from Feb, IA, 1871
Second The claims of officers, soldiers and
sailors who served for sixty days, but who
are in receipt of a pension for disability in.
CURED in the United States service. These
will be entitled to an increase of their pen
sons to eight dollars a month
Third. The claims of widows of officer.
soldiers and sailors who served sixty days
who were married to the soldier prior to the
treaty Of peace of December 9th, 1914
which terminated the war, and who have moi
since REMARKED These will be entitled tC
eight dollars a month. If the term of ser
vice was less than sixty days there is n,
claim for pension unless the person who serv
ed has been personally mentioned in a resolu
tion of Congress for some specific service il
said war. In such case he or his widow il
entitled to the same benefits as though he haJ
served for sixty days An honorable dis
charge in all cases is necessary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

General Logan, on Thursday spoke point
eddy, in the House Of Representatives, of the
removal Of the national capital to the West.
We have no doubt he uttered what will some
day prove to be words of truth 1t is not at
all probable that the West, which soon must
have all the power of the nation will agree
to do without the nations chief city. The
old States should make up their minds to the
change, aud then they'll get hardened to it,
and will not feel SO badly when it comes to
pass
President Grant completed the first halt
Of his term last Saturday, The Democrats
are preparing to give him hard run next
year, in hope of making him, practically, q
striking illustration of the one term principle,
but the decision of the next election depends
less upon their action than upon that of the
president himself,
The Gladstone government has had to
ask Tor more power to enable it to rule Ire.
land, (which justides the assertion we long
since made, that Gladstones land bill would
not pacify or satisfy the Irish Mr.. Disraeli
spoke very oaustcally on tho failure Of the
Ministry to accomplish its purpose in Ireland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
The Northern Pacific Railroad.

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taua, was in town on Wednesday evening o
last week, for the purpose Of explaining t.
our citizcus the merits Of the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad Owing to an unfortunate mis-
understanding, no public notice was given o
his visit, and his audience was quite small
but those who were fortunate enough to b,
present we are sure were instructed as well al
entertained
! He said the North IN Pacific Railroad
would have its eastern terminus at Duluth
in Minnesota, and would run from thence iC
Puget Sound, distance Of two thou,
miles, being three hundred miles less from
Lake Superior to the Pacific coast than tho
distance over the Central Pacific Railroad
from Chicago to San Francisco In addr
ton to this advantage over the Central route
it crosses the mountains at an elevation oil
5000 feet lower than on that road 1t is also
a cheap and easy road to build From Du'
uth TO Bozemans Pass, at the head Of the
Yellowstone River, there is comparatively no
grade, the road being as easy to build as over
the plains and prairies of Illinois. From
thence it passes in the mountain % the Pacific
coasi There would be no need Of tunnels or
snow sheds The land grant to the road j.
fifty millions Of acres, and the company do
not intend to issue any stock. but only bond.
secured by the road, franchise. and equip.
ment. and also bv the land nj the same
time to introduce settler, and fll up the coun.
try with actual resident, as the road /. built.
The Governor cave an interesting descrip-
ton of the oeorrapbv of Montana and adj
jacent territories and spoke of their resources.
lie referred TO the positiop of the pripcipal
river branches and their rich valleys extend.
inc either wav. north and south from the line
of the propo.ed road and referred TO the
nrobabilitv of nm oarlv construction or branch
roads nm each of these valleys. Most of the
land in Montana must be irrigated to be Ger.
tain for nroduelion The soil timber miner.
ais. etc are far superior to those of the other
route. In the article of timber alone. there
* tbe heaviest holt of timber on tho cont.
nent one tbousond miles in extent mostly of
tho everoroon voriety and from, tro 70 s;v
feet in diameter and from ono hundred and
Grtv to two hundred feet bigb The mineral
resourc.. ore oon,lly cv,o,s;vo rho cold G.l1.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

The details Of the Erie railroad business
for 1870 show that it carried million tons
Of freight over its entire line for five millions
Of dollars, an average of five dollars ton,
and four millions Of tons over portions of its
road for seven millions of dollars, making Il
total Of five millions tons Of freight moved
for twelve millions dollars. The number of
through passengers was 100000, paying a
total Of one million Of dollars, and the num-
Der Of way passengers over three millions,
paying two and quarter millions of dol.
lars The total gross receipts were thus be-.
tween fifteen aud sixteen millions of dollars,
all Of which was consumed in expenses, and
by the extravaganza and corruption of the
managers. 1t is, indeed, shame and dis.
grace, that road doing such an immense
business as this, should be of no value to Its
stockholders, and that legislatures and courts,
and eminent lawyers should contribute to
make il SO,
The pope decides to remain ut the Yati-
can. lie is wise. Once away from there, he
would lose something Of the prestige which
belongs to the association Of centuries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
FORTY.FIRSr CONGRESS
THIRD SESSION


frrsp,r, Feb "a
The Senate passed. the House bin {, autb..
the duplication Of registered bonds, in co,,,,.
cases. Also. a large number Of pension bin.
The army appropriation bill was taken up. and.
number of amendments adopted, while olb.,.
were rejected. An amendment drcctingtbc ~.
Rotary Of The Treasury to pay over to the paaf.
Railroad Company half of what shall be earr,.
by service for the United States, after consider
bic discussion, was passed, by 30 to Il votes. I.
the evening session, am important amcndmen.
authorizing the payment Of all just claims
loyal southern men for commisary and quar,c
masters stores furnished during the war-w.
warmly discussed, with prospect Of its pa.
age
la ihc House tuG vote passed the day bcrre
b. table The omnibus appropriation bin, was r
considered, and substitute offered by M
Dawes, adopted, by which several millions Of OBJ.
preparations for new works were stricken OBJ,
The duty on foreign coal was repealed bya,er.
strong vote ~ 10 o., TO take effect Immediate
tho very best DO OF legislation Of the session
Mr. Butler lu-t @ilcj 70 gee Dds Ku-Kmx ta
before Che House. The Senate bill about dpl
cate Registered bonds, wa. passed.
WEDNESDAY. March /. 1871
Tue Senate agreed 90 resolution i1 c,ptir.
the Nn-kiuS investigation DURING The dr-ise.
of the next Congress The amendment io
Army Appropriation biIl topay loyal Sluts-
or. for commi--ary and quartcrma-tcrs store. n
ing the rebellion passed, "a 90 % and t,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

The committees Of the two factions Of
the Republican party in Missouri have for
mally united, having adopted resolutions de.
clariug that the two committees do form a
union as one Joint Committee, and that the
organization of the regular Republican Com.
mittec shall be the organization of the Joint
Committee; that the union is made in good
faith, and their united efforts are pledged for
the best interests of the Republican party,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

~ THE SENATE,

The last hours of the session were spent in con-
sideriug the various appropriation bills as they
were reported from the Committees Of Conference.
all Of which were finally passed The appropri-
atoms had been finally been cut down to the low
est possible limit and every expenditure not alb
solutely and Immediately necessary had been
stricken out Only one appropriation of any
magnitude for public buildings was retained, viz
$500, 900 with which to commence the erection of
a new building for the State, War and Navy de-
partments This building is to conform in size
and general design with the Treasury Building,
and is to be located upon the present site Of the
War and Navy Department buildings, which
which will be demolished as the erection of the
new structure progresses. The South Wing.
which will be commenced Immediately, will be
occupied by the State Department, which is now
occupying rented building remote from the 9th
er departments, and where all the valuable ar
ehiyes of the Government are constantly exposed to
the dangers Of fire. To show how dead the inter
est in the Captal-moyng project already is, i.
may be mentioned that this test question encoun-
tered no opposition from former advocates of the
schome, except feeble protest in the House from
Gen, Logan, evidently designed for the ear, of
few Of his constituencies at home
Mr.. Dawes offered a resolution declaring the
following persons elected officers Of the lgd Con
gress all Of whom held their respective Offices in the
late Congress, ri: Edward Mcpherson, of Pa.
Clerk N. q. 0rdway, of New Hampshire.
Sergeant-at-Arms; Otis 5. Buxton, of New York.
Door-keeper VIM. 5. King, of MINI, Post
master, and Rev. j. q. Butler, Of the District Of
Columbia, Chaplan-which was adopted by a
strict party vote After short recess, one of the
pages was blndlolded and the
DRAWING OF THE SEATS
commenced. Mr.. Dawes, as the oldest member
was first allowed to choose his seat. Mr. Garrett
OF Tenn, was the first one drawn, and he
selected the seat formerly occupied by Mr. Edriige
--One of the most eligible in the Uorsa O.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

"A Washington dispatch states that the
Joint High Commission met again Monday
The commission will proceed to work rapidly
now, and some Of the members expect to con-
clude the work within thirty days There is
no joint organization, each side casting but
one vote representing in all respects the two
governments in the deliberations. Secretary
Fishis senior member of the American branch
and Earl De Grey of the British. The sum
of $4,000 is allowed by the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill for the expenses Of the
American branch.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
Yours, noRAcE GREELEy,"

1t is needless to recount in detail all the
distinctive measures of the expiring Congress
Most of them may be briefly suggested
some Of them originating with the executive
and some with itself 1t enacted the Fifteenth
Amendment. 1t completed reconstruction
1t reduced taxation. 1t passed the bill for
the relunding of the debt. 1t initiated true
revenue reform. 1t extended more encour-
agement to civil service reform than it has
ever before received. 1t gave an impulse to
the general amnesty which will fifty crown the
constitutional establishment of equal rights.
1t passed-what was not inferior to any other
measure in Importance bill to protect the
ballot.box throughout the country. 1t has
thus either perfected or initiated work scarcely
surpassed by that of any other Congress in
the whole history Of the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

The new House Of Representatives will
contain at its organization 227 members, Of
whom 1870 are Republicans SO Democrats,
and one-James G.. Blair Of Mssouri-Inde.
pendent. Vacancies exist in the Illinois dele.
CATION by the election of Logan to the Senate,
and in Michigan by similar election Of
Ferry. New Hampshire, Connecticut, Texas
and California have not yet elected Repre-
sentativcs to the 42d Congress There are
from II to 10 contested seats OF the 9G
Democrats above mentioned, two-Dubois Of
Georgia, aud Rogers of North Carolina, and
probably Waddell of North Carolina-are
barred by the l4th amendment. They will
not be able to qualify until their disabilities
are removed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
Peace As,urcd...Rcstoralion Begun.

On Wednesday, the 1st inst, the Provis-
ional Assembly Of France ratified the treaty
of peace by vote Of $40 to l07. Previous
to the vote the committee Of consultation,
composed Of fifteen members Of the Assembly,
which accompanied Theirs to Versailles made
a report unanimously recommending the rati.
fcation
In the course Of the discussion the Assem-
bly, enthusiastically aud unanimously voted
I by reclamation a resolution offered by large
dccrceing the fall Of the Empire and stigma.
tizing Napoleon as the author Of the mislor-
tunes Of France
President Theirs read to the Assembly, at
the same time, the conditions of peace France
codes ono-GNh Of Lorraine, including Metz,
Thionvillc and all Of Asata except Belfort,
and pays an indemnity Of s5,0OO0 OO, 600
francs, 1000 100000 this year, and the re.
maindcr in three years. The German troop,
will gradually withdraw from French terri
tory as the payments are made
As previously stipulated, on the same day
portion Of the German army, some 10000
strong, entered the city Of Paris aud took
possession Of the quarters assigned them.
The Emperor William denied himself the
qualification of accompanying the army with.
in the devoted city leaving the Grown Prince
20 rn,rns,rt hin, d, a., ,.r.,l ..,....,, ,, A..
Champ de Mars Contrary to expectation,
the yictors met with no resistance from the
Pari, mob Most Of the shopkcopers closed
their places Of business, and the few women
who were abroad in the streets were most of
them clothed in black and on their way to
or from church The National Guards were
under arms to keep the turbulent portion Of
the populaoo out Of that part of the city the
Germans were to occupy Few people were at
the windows of the buildings on the streets
through which the march was made.
On Friday official notifications Of the treaty
Of peace were exchanged, and on the same
day the German army withdrew from the
city, as quietly as they entered IT,
Prince Frederick Charles has been appoint
ed commander-n-chief Of the army Of occupa-
ton in France. His headquarters are to be
at Rheims
On Friday, the Emperor sent 90 the En-
press Augusta the following characteristic dis
patch
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i@S, AsmG ,r haze ae'spigd Tha ns work
70 be aohsyei Thank, o the yaor devotion aud
wh9ls Of Fntherland 'rc Lord q o.. 9a. crcpwefe
permitted an honorable peace. TO him be- hoaor-to
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Almost with with the same breath the Vice
President called the Senate of the Forty second
Congress 70 order, and directed the Secretary to
call the roll of names Of the senator. elect. who.
as their names were called, advanced and took
the oath Of Office When the name Of Mr.. Gold
thwait, of Alabama, was called, Mr. salisbury
of Delaware (whose term bad expired with the
list Congress, ten minutes beforc), arose and
undertook to address the Senate Several
Senator'S Immediately objected and reminded the
gentleman that he was no longer Senator
whereupon he retired in some confusion At one
O'Clock the Senate adjourned 10 Tuesdly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

Immediately upon the adjournment, Mr.. Blaine
vacated the Speaker chair, and the new House
was called to ordeSby Mr.. Mcpherson, the Clerk
who proceeded to call the roll Of members by
states, emitting several whose seats are contested
and from New Hampshire, Connecticut Califor-
MIA and Texas, in which states no elections have
yet been held The first business in order being
the election Of Speaker, Hon. james G.. Blaine
was reelected receiving l2G votes against Hon.
Geo w. Morgan, Democrat, 49,
The Speaker then arose and formally declared
the House adjourned in the following neat and
appropriate speech
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-21
FOREIGN.
= SENTENCE OF COMmUNIsrs.
DOIngs of the Spanish Corfes


PARIS, Nov. 19.-Ninetcen Communists have
been found guilty of the murder of Generals
Thomas and Lecompte, seven of whom are sem
fenced to death and the others to Imprisonment.
Rerdagner will suffer death fH - ~ /
MADRID, Nov. 19-The movement of the
radical members of the Cortes resulted in the
defeat Of the ministry upon the test question as
to the session of the Cabinet. a crisis exists.
The question upon which the ministry was
defeated was the permanent session of the Cor
ties, which the ministry opposed.
MADRID,N Nov. 2o-The debates in the Cortes
during the past week had for their result the re-
resignation Of the newly formed ministry, which
causes great excitement in this city and the
provinces.
The Republican deputies to the Cortes have
issued a circular advising their supporters
throughout the country to keep quiet, and ad-
vocating the maintenance of public order in the
meantime ~ tf
The Cuban troubles still continue, and the
bakers and dyer5 in Valencia .obstinately main
tain the strike and make such threatening demon
strations thai TeinfOrcemcnts have been sent TO
the garrison. ,ssaa tt4
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LIST OF LETTERS.
Adyertised November 90, 1871.

Advertised november 20, 1911
Persons calling for these letters will please Ad
vertiscd" and give the date of this list not called
for within one month they will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office. One cent will be collected on each letter
when delivered.
Ar Atkinson, 2.
B-Alexander Bishop, Ellen Bacon tcoD. Geo Bay
less tcol), Richard Byrd, Robert w Blair, Samuel
Bean.
C.-John Carmichael, Mrs Elizabeth Cobb tcol).
D.-Michael Dillon
F-Jordan Fields COLI Richard Ferguson.
G.-Mrs. Mary George. Jacob Gore. -
H.-Davld Hymes, Z R Hampton. Hardin Hill, II Il
I Hood, Samuel Huffakcr William Hodson (col
J.-Samuel Jones 2, Mrs Julia jackson, Miss Sarah
Ann Jones.
K-Bile Kyle, Vim Kennedy Jr aid
Mrs Rachel Kidd, DR. Fred King.
L-Aaron baltimore, Mrs Edney Lanter, Enoch
Lloyd, w Lewis, j Landrain, Mrs Amanda Lawrance
0 Lockwood.
M.-Geo Monroe. L McGhee, James MassenpilI.
Jesse Moss, James Murphy, S A Masker, b McEwen
i Co, Miss Tabitha Mynatt, Miss Almira McNutt
nj Newkirchner Netherland.
O.-Mrs James 0Brien.
P.-Hannah Peck.
R.-A D Reynolds. E II Reid, Eli Ransom Spencer
w Rogers. t-,
.s.-Edgar Spcddin. Jno Shcarer, Lucy A Schnic-
kie. t
TT TrmbaIl. Stephen Ii Turner, Houston Taylor,
C Ellis Tucker W II Tracy.
WI Yoast, J W Williams, J White Mrs Han
nah Williams 2, g Wood, a Walker, VeStia Worthing-
rYs-Msrtha Young, Yeargcr.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-21

case and let the State employ other coun-
sci, il it thought proper. Soon after this,
the counsel for the State were informed
that the bill did not become law, and
that the Legislature had adjourned with
out completing any action upon it: The
counsel in the mean time proceeded with
the bill and were far advanced in their ac-
tion under it before they heard that this
bill appeared upon the statute book, as
law. They did not deem it binding upon
them, and do not now, as they are inform
ed that it never did become a law. 1t is
unnecessary, perhaps, now to say that it
was only for abundant caution, and to fore
stal any supposed acquiescence on their
part that they interfered in regard to the
passage of such a law.
The undersigned herewith transmit the
following paper, viz: Paper marked A,
being an extract from the decree fixing a
lien upon the bonds by the Chaacery Court
in behalfcounsel, etc. Paper B, being the
decree of the court ordering the bonds to
be delivered to the counsel of the State,
and Paper G., being the receipt of counsel
for said bonds
All of which is respectfully submitted
EDWIN H. EWING.
w. F. COOPER.
w, b. REESE.