Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
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on both Monday and Wednesday proved that the
interest In the scandalous charges against General
Bellnap had not materially ahatcd since the dis
closure Of the same. The preliminary proceed
lngs in the case show that
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
proper is liable TO be prolonged into the summer
months, as, furthermore, It is generally believed
that the Senate will decide that they have juris-
dicticn In the case When the court re-conycnes
on Thursday next it will be ready to proceed
with the consideration Of the question Of urisdc-
ton, and to hear the several arguments 10 be made
by the managers Of the House on the one side,
and by the able counsel for the accused on the
other The great legal attainments Of ex-senator
Carpenter have in this trial abundant opportunity
for display and it is expected he will make one Of
the very best efforts OF his life. ON both Monday
and Wednesday he seemed the master Of the situa-
ton. lie was evidently accustomed to the floor
OF the Senate, and spoke with an ease and conf
dence that was yainy attempted by the managers.
General Belknnp looked m ruddy and healthy
as when last we saw him, the first day Of the ses-
sion, on the floor Of the House. We could not but
contrast in our own mind the difference Of the
scene now presented with that of the day men
toned Then 1t was General Belknap, secretary
Of war, a man honorod and respected for his rcpu-
tation won upon the field and in the Presidents
cabinet, whose figure, as he strobe past, filed the
eye and caused one to pause in admiration an
official Of dignity and Importance, whose recogni-
ton was an honor, and whose friendship and pat
ronage was a sure guide TO the fulfllment Of all
worldly desires Now, as he walks into the Sem
ate, arm in arm with Matt. Carpenter, he is still
" the observed Of all observers, as every specta-
tor leans forward to catch glimpse Of the chief
actor in this political drama but with what differ
ent feelings Is he looked upon! Then 80 honored,
now 40 lowl Who could contemplate the contrast
between the two scenes without emotion? Mr.
Bclknap was dressed in his usual good taste, in
the garb OF gentleman Of wealth and leisure,
while his bearing was far from being that Of 4
conscious criminal awaiting trial There was
and has been throughout these first proceedings
an evident intention to give him. personally, the
benefit Of the doubt which still remains to the ac-
cused before he is proven guilty. After the court
had adjourned on Wednesday lac was noticed in
conversation with Senator Allison, Of Iowa, and
Mr. Kasson, in the rear Of the senators seats,
while Mr. lloar, Of Massachusetts,, and Others Of
/ the managers pleasantly addressed him as lie
passed out Of the chamber
mn WAY or INNt-uGArioNr
! Tie House committee on foreign Affairs opened
| up new inquiry to-day in the Emma mine in.
vesiigation, by asking 1rcnor Park what money
he had realized ont Of the mine Mr. Park re-
fused to reply TO such question and it is said
that the committee will attempt tc compel him Il
reply on Wednesday next, when they are to re
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Judge Poland Of Vermont WAS before the com
mittoe on Friday, and testified that, as counse
for Mr. Park, he came to the Land Office il
Washington, to see the issuing Of the patent fol
the Emma mine that no money was paid Tor III,
patent other than twenty-five dollars to elerl
for extra night work in preparing H. lie cam,
here with Messrs Stewart aud llllyer, who with
drew the protest Of Lyon against the issuance o
the patent. Gen. II. H. Baxter, Of Rutland ha
also been examined by the committee during IN,
week and in contradiction Of the testimony O
" Lying Jim Lyon, he said that he never had
word Of conversation with Lyon, and that TN
Emma mine patent was never at his office H.
further testified that there was no preparation o
the mine for Prof Slimans examination II
to the time the mine was sold he never heard
from any source, doubts expressed as to the yalu
OF the mine or its continuance to yield ore II
also stated that the compensation to Prof Sil
man did not depend on the sale Of the mine, an
he never intmated to him that he wanted a ia
yorabe report.
A resolution has been introduced in the Ilous
by the democrats, directing the comptroller OF tn
currency 10 report to the House n complete list O
stockholders in national banks. The object is t
learn the names Of congressman who are SO for
tunato as TO be included in the list Thrty-si
men have been hard at work at it Tor a mont
past, and the information is now ready for Con
gress 1t weighs over two hundred pounds j
bulk, and will make, when printed three volume
Of nine hundred pages each. When that pie
opened the congressional birds may well begin t.
sing economy in printing
1t will take, ii is stated a man forty DAYS, read
ing eight hours day, 10 20 through with the ties
timony taken by the naval committee and that
not ono-twentieth part Of this kind Of testimon
that is to be printed by the House
THE rREslDINriAL QUESTION.
Secretary Bristow defense against the freauen
false charges which are made relative TO his OH
cial life, many Of which have been provoked b.
his determined pursuit and prosecution Of evil
doors, while Others are set afoat against him n
being formidable rival in the race for the Presi
doncy has thus far been entirely satisfactory t.
his friends and supporters His assaants hav
been discounted at every point and the press
without regard to party, has joined in the verde
Of acquitta
Blaine, it il said, is waiting for certain docu
mentary evidence, before making his contemplate,
personal explanation in the House which is L
cause a settlement Of the scandals that have boel
brought against him. The evidence is awaite,
with some little anxiety by his supporters here
In connection with the coming Presidential cam
| paign, an interesting story is told which is hu
morousiy considered as affecting the aspiration
Of one Of the prominent candidates. Daring In
time when John G. Calhoun was spoken Of for tn
Presidency, he was induced to visit ncgros
whose reputation u prophecies was very great il
her neighborhood On Mr. Calhouns presentin,
himself before Aunt Sally, she asked for hi
hand, and, after examination Of the lines, said
Massa Calhoun, You nor no other man Who's
name begins with c can be President of the Unite,
States" The rebuff Of his aspirations is wei
known. The unsuccessful attempts Of Mr. Craw
ford, Mr.. Calhoun, Mr. Clay and MI Cass 10 b.
President, leads to ask in all seriousness, cal
a c be President? Did Mr. Coliax recognize thi
difficulty and withdraw from political life AM
now how will this affect Mr. Conklinge W.
shall O.
I'M STATUE uf GENERAL l.. u. BAKER,
Of Oregon, who was killed at Balls Bluff, near tn
opening Of the war, has arrived and been place,
in position in Statuary Hall, at the Capitol. It
the work OF DR.. Iloratio Stone, who died a few
months ago in Italy, where he made the statue
1t is life-sze and stands on handsome darl
pedestal. The statue is OF pure white Italian
marble and is pronounced by the friends Of til,
General to be an excellent likeness lie is repre-
scented standing with his left foot slightly ad
yanced, in the act Of delivering an Grafton Hi
right arm is elevated in front of and across hi
breast, the index finger pointing downward Iii
left arm rests against his breast and In his han,
he carries a small roll. The head is we'll throw
back and the expression Of the face is earnest an,
animated. A military cloak is thrown across hi
left shoulder and sweeps in graceful folds aroun,
his form, falling NJ his feet on a military hat will
an ostrich plume, beside which lies a sword
The tout ensemble is effective, reminding his ac
quaintances of the poet, orator, Governor Unite,
States Senator and General as he appeared in life
The statue is not the gift of Oregon, but was pro
yided for by congressional appropriation seyera
years ago
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