Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-16
TFLEGRAMS. Ac.

An order was received al Toronto on Satur-
day by Colonel Denison from the Adlutant
General, 10 select from his battalion, a captain,
two subalterns, and a company OF sixty IA We
men, for service on the frontier. A similar or
der was received at Hamilton on Monday 1t
is understood that nine full companies will be
sent to different points on the Canadian from
ter. Ihere is no alarm in Toronto as TO the
Fenian rumors. 1t is thought. probable, how
ever, that some sort ofraiding operations might
be attempted on the frontier and the authori-
ties are merely taking the necessary precau-
tlous TO prevent mischief being done. The
prevalent feeling is altogether derisIye of the
whole business.
The latest Brownsville advices say the Libe-
rails, under Generals Escobado, Cortinas, Can
ales, and Merdez were vigorously continuing
the seige of Matamoros. They captured the
steamer Rio Grande on the 18th and brought
her TO Clarkesyille. The Liberals hold the
river above and below the town, which is
being evacuated by the women and children,
who are seeking refuge on the American side
1t is thought they will capture the place The
Federal forces are enthusiastically cheering
the progress of the Liberal beseigers. On
Thursday last the Imperial steamer Persanno
fired four shots upon them. The casualties by
this fagrant proceeding are unknown.
In the Tennessee Senate, on Monday, Mr..
Trimble offered resolutions against the Con-
federate leaders, closing with these words.
THAT for their bad eminence' and great crimes
against their fellow and the United States,
jefferson Davis and his accomplices have Justly
lOT1elteO l0elT lives, ana deserve ana ought to
suffer the extreme penalty of the law" The
Legislature passed bill authorizing the Gov
ernor to issue new bonds for the railroads of
the State TO the extent of the State endorsement;
also, for the funding of the State debt as il
natures, together with the interest past due
or 10 become due on the 18th OF January, 1866,
by the issuing of new bonds.
General Hart, Inspector General on Monday
inspected the Notifications OF Cairo and the
troops performing duty there. Out OF the ten
companies of tie eth and 18th reg giments of the
Veteran Reserve Corps composing this organi-
Zatlon, only three pTiyates choose to remain in
service, while all their officers except one sig
nified their intention TO remain. Those wish
ing 10 be discharged will be turned over 10 the
mastering officers, who Will muster them out
in turns.
Colonel Taylor and the Rev. Mr.. Reed, OF the
Indian commission sent TO treat with the tribes
OF the Northwest, arrived at Fort Randall,
Dacotah, November t. on the steamer Eclipse,
the other member of the commission having
cluded treaties with nine tribes. The Sioux
Nation treaties stipulate for peace among the
Indians themselves as well as with the Gov
ernment
The L. 5. supply steamship Memphis,
from New Orleans and Key West, brings
as passengers from the latter place nine shin
wrecked British officers and seamen, and
George Davis, late Attorney General of the
rebel Government. The latter will be de-
hyered up to the United States authorities.
The conservation of the Rev. Dr. Clarkson,
as Bishop OF Nebraska, took place in ST. James
Church, Chicago, yesterday. Six bishops and
over fifty clergymen assisted at the ceremony,
and an immense congregation was present