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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-27


"lSGRATrrUDE, thou marble hearted Aend."
Il is thus the great poet of Nature apostro-
phizes this heinous offense against mans
better instincts. There are individuals in
and about this city-we refer TO those in
civil life-who are the recipients Of the
patronage of the Executive We suggest
that a longer Withholding of sclhe word or
act Of support to the President win lay them
liable to thecharge Of dealing unhandsomely
and ungratefully by the hand that feeds
them. We would not hare them abdicate
their right to free opinion at the beck and
Md N power, or At dread OF the sacrifice II
might entail. But cold indifference or neg
lect at such a time is Ettie short of open
hostility. Let there be showing Of hands.
WE would not be surprised II the public
very soon came 10 know that certain per
sons who have expressed desire to see the
UNION AND AMERICAN suppressed, are as
strongly in favor Of suppressing President
JOHNSON. Both Of them are evidently in
their way, .----------------
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-27

TUE FINE STEAMER NEW YORK. c.pt.
IL COFFIN, will leave for above aud intermediate
Landings THIS EVENING. At o'clock.
FOR freight or passage apply an beard or Il,
A. A. SPENCER ( Co, =
ieo1f-lt
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cannot keep any States that are outside from
coming in. Congress is habitually inclined
TO this experiment. Ii hesitated about
Michigan and Missouri; it reeled and stag
gered before Texas and California, and il
convulsed the nation in resisting Kansas; vet
they are all in the Union, all now loyal, and
most of them cheerful and happy. How
many committee of conference did we have,
how many joint committees did we not have,
or this momentous question? How many
joint resolutions, denying that Congress ever
would consent to the admission of such un-
welcome intrnders? How many compro-
misses, securing guarantees for slavery, were
broken and scattered, when one after the
other these States came in, as If by q head
long thrust, and hurled by an Almighty
Providence, who was determined that the
people Of this continent shall be not many
discordant nations, but one united snd har-
monious nation.
/ entered Congress in 1S49, when the
Joint Committee of fifteen was skisIfully,
and il is but just to say, honestly formed 10
obstruct the admission Of California until
the majority of the nation should COM
promise and silence forever the debate upon
slavery. The Committee succeeded in ex-
GLIDING California for period of eight
months and no longer, and eventually Oh
tanned, in broken fragments, the compromise
which il sought. That compromise was BY
its terms to be perpetual. The compromise
Of 1850 fingered, however, just four years
a,aa then -aesishea, gi=:.S place "a the Il
cipient and now happily consumased adjust
ment Of the slavery question, by the COM
plete and universal abrogation of that insti-
tuition left Congress in 1861, when COM
mitfee and convention clustered in and
around the Capitol, demanding stipriations,
(which Congress refused, that letters should
be put upon New Mexico, Nevada and Col
orado. You can never keep States cut Of
this Unien, never, no, neverl II We do not
like them. We may, in the words Of the old
proverb, lump them The present disGusts
Of future States or Of rxiding States have no
ground. They are. begossen OF
miserable perishing Seas and fsefions.
California was suspected Of secret or ultimate
completely with slavery.
All the men in the Union know the hard
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without it; not with dislOyal States, or Rep
resentatives, but with loyal States and Rep
resentatives; not with rebel debts, but with
out them; not with exemption from our own
debts for suppressing the rebellion, but with
equal liabilities upon the rebels and the LOYAL
men; not with feedmen and refugees aban-
doned to suffering and persecution, but with
the freedmen employed in productive self
sustaining industry, with refugees under the
protection of law and order. The man of
nerve sees that il has come out right at last,
and he accepts the situation. He does not
forget that in this troublesome world of ours
the most to be secured by anybody is to have
things come out right. Nobody can ever
expect to have them brought out altogether
in his own way. Thenervons men, on the other
hand, hesitate, delay, debate and agonize-
not because il has not come ont right, but
because they have not individually had their
own way in bringingitto that happy termina-
ton.
have said that i apprehend no serious
difficulty or calamity. This confidence
arises from the conviction which enter
tanned that there never was and never can
be any successful process for the restoration
Of union and harmony among the States,
except the one with which the President has
avowed himself satisfied. Grant it that the
rebellion is dispersed, ended and exhausted,
dead even at the root, then il follows neces-
sarily that the States sooner or later must be
organized by loyal men in accordance with
the change in ou- fundamental law. and that
being so organized, they should come BY
loyal Representatives and resume their places
in the family circle which, in fit Of caprice
and passion, they rebelliously vacated. All
the rebel States but Texas have done Just
that thing, and Texas is doing the same
thing just now as fast as possible. The
President is in harmony with all the States
that were in rebellion. Every Executive
Department and the Judicial Department
are in operation, or are rapidly resuming
the exercise of their, functions. Loyal
Representatives, mere or less, from. these
Statesmen whose loyalty may be tied by
any constitutional or Legislative test which
will apply even to Representatives Of the
States which have been loyal throuehouf--
are nov Standing At the doors Of Congress,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Canadians, and not only the French Canadians,
but considerable portion Of the military. The
Lower Provinces are expected to move in their
favor, &c, &c. They might as well claim our
cabinet ministers, commander Of the forces, aud
Governor-Genersl, as upon their side If they
are trusting TO help in Canada, they have done
the maddest Of all mad things in invading us.
All classes alike seem TO entertain kind of
grim joy, at the opportunity apparently about
TO be afforded Of repulsiDg and punlshing the
men who have so long and so unjustly annoyed
Canada with their threats, and which are now
being carried into cruel and lawless execution
by the most unjustihabfe invasion of cur soil.
The Montreal Herald learns from gentle
man who has just received what is CONSIDERED to
he reliable information from Fenian Headquar-
tiers, that the Roberts-Sweeny plan Of opera
tons was TO land men at Windsor, Fort Erie
and Ogdensburgb. A force was to be concen-
trated at NJ alone, about twenty FIVE miles from
Cornwall, to pass through the counties of Hun
tngdon and Chsteauguay and thence to St.
Johns, probably to cooperate with force from
St Adams, and attack Montreal
The Tory papers favor extreme measures.
The EVenIng Telegraph says;
9" As for the Fenians, unles. fustered By an
unseen power their career must he short JUS
tice will have her due, those taken can expect no
lenity and the laws Of honorable warfare will
become dead letter in the case Of every cap
tured plunderer. Pirates they are. as pirates
they will be dealt with, and If our forest trees
do not bend with their bodies by summary exc
cuticn it will be that civilized If net maudlin
delicacy prevails
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

We notice that CHARLES SEYMOUR, E,I.
formerly of Burlington. now Of the LaCrse
(Wls) republican, delivers the annual -l
dress before the Eighth Annual Conyut-
Of the Wisconsin Editorial Association. e..
Janesyille, on the S,b inst. His sutj.
b. The Character and Mission Of the Pre-
\ friend in Winoosh sends US the l1l.-
ins.
&c Rev ]. D. KISGsBURr, late Of Wir..-A
now Of Bradford, Mass, seems to have lacl..
in a fine place. His people are very kiri a--
liberal In addition to a salary Of Sl5".. I'd
his first commencing housekeeping they sent IN
groceries and provisions. with al things wanted
for Housekeeping. and On the ls, Of May CD p.
moving INTO the Parsonage, which Las tn.
grounds and walks with abundance Of a-...
thew helped furnish the Lous, from bottom .
tie top With beautiful furniture and fine cs-r
The congregation averages 400; Sabbath
80 number belonging TO the school over
Itarrears 70 De a very happy change for him
and family
Caps JusErH B. CANrGELL. 18th Artillery.
Us. A., late of this city. Is Acting Assist
ant Professor OF Mathematics, in the L. s
MAJ EDvAED r. PiA1r. late Judge Ai,.-
cate 'i Tie Army oil the Potomac is d."
assistant Inspector Of Artillery Tactics ct
west Point.
Ou' 'o"Ns-1ln Lieut. Col Herman 9eli--
son late o' the 'iA y g. Volunteers has been
uil '--'.1 10 Sl-'O elefN'A'p IN the Zen
SION '--'', -' " "s''15''n' Col Seiss'a
was d worthy 'il'er and Is " deserving eIii-
'''.''-' Il 7u'l q --'e suits nun we are glad
At '-''' 0''''l''1 It,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

What VIII this Fenian business amount
to ?" is "a question frequently put nowadays.
IL can amount to two or three raids into
Canada, Of proportions ontitling them to
be called iuvasions. One has already been
tried, others apparently are to be.
1t can amount to the killing Of mole or
less of the misguided men who show their
love Of Ireland and Of fighting, in this fool
ish way-to the capture Of others. and to
the retreat Of the remainder to our side Of
the lines. One operation of this kind has
taken place, and doubtless more are to fol-
low.
Ii can amount to the scattering along
our northern border Of some hundreds or
Thousands Of reckless, penniless, and desper-
ate Irsbmcn. sullon under their defeat,
without means TO reach their homes liable
to arrest 10y the United States authorities for
violating cur laws, and likely to make
trouble enough FOR peaceful citizens.
Il can amount to the raising of rerplex-
ing questions Of return Of prisoners, &c,
between The L. s. government and that Of
Great Britain.
1t can amount to the making Of expense
aud trouble enough to both governments.
1t can amount to the increasing Of the
animosities between the Irish Ia Ireland and
their English rulers, and to the aggrayation
Of every burden under which Ireland su Gers
1t cannot amount to success in any shape.
1t is the height of folly to dream that Can.
ada, garrisoned with ten or twelve thousand
BriSsh regulars, and defended by well ap-
pointed volunteer armies, can be taken by
four or five, or by eight or ten thousand fe-
mans, without artillery, tents, horses, or
cOmmlssariat. The only condition Of posi-
bic success for such movement, viz, gen
eral uprising of the Canadian people against
their government, is wanting.
1t cannot embroil Us in a war with Eng
land for cur Government Is not following
English examples in maintaining neutrality.
1t cannot help Ireland or lrishmen, in any
possible way.
1t can do no good in any way, but only
incalculabe harm to all concerned.
For these reasons, every sensible and good
man will utterly refuse aid, comfort, or sym
pathy to the Fenian movement. The Fe-
mans themselves will some time own that
those who egged them on to such an in
sane attempt were their worst enemies, and
that those who disc0untenanced it were their
best friends.
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ty apiece in their houses and barns. 1t is
SAID that one priest boards ten Fenians. A
prominent surgeon at Fairfield has offered
to 60 with them.
A small quantity Of arms and ammunition
has been secured by the Fenians, and they
axe making strong efforts to seize eOnfscated
stores, some Of which have succeeded. On
Saturday night, few boxes Of saddles, &C.,
were taken from the train coming in from
the south, just before 1t reached St. Adams,
in r. Il Of tie efforts Of the hands on the
train to prevent it. They were thrown out
by the side Of the track, and disappeared in
a hurry The express of Thursday night
brought two Joxes from Springfield, Mass,
marked ''glass, with care" The express
men handled them tenderly, that there might
be 10 broakage Of the supposed costly mir
rors, but were surprised TO see them tumbled
unceromoniOusly into wagons by some Irish
men who drove rapidly away. 1t is supposed
that the boxes contained two howitzers.
Some of tie men have revolvers beneath their
coats, Others have heavy trunks believed to
contain carbines
1t is reported that a large quantity of
arms and ammunition was landed at St. Al
bans Bay On Saturday night, and from
thence conveyed in wagons to the Fenian
camp.
The commissions Of the Fenian officers are
worded like United States commissions,
and are signed by I. ". Sweeney, Secretary
OF War W r. Roberts. President, F. B.;
and c. CAROL Teyis, Adjutant General.
There has been considerable pickering among
the Fenian officers, some Of them claiming
that they were entitled to higher commands
than those assigned them.
IRON the Daily Of TueslayI
TIE St. Adams Messenger estimated the
force under Gen. Spear yesterday at 1000,
which Is a considerable reduction from pre-
vious ostimates. It says Of them:
- The admirable conduct Of the Fenians, and
the orderly quiet manner in which all their dis
positions are made, is still the wonder Of cur
citizens During the entire occupation, there
has not been single instance Of rowdyisn or
disturbance
Othor estimates placed the force Yesterday
at 2oOO. They were drilling in their camps
on Sunday Al the Fenians had left St.
Adams at e o'clock last evening Their Off
GERS before leaving purchased large lot of
shoes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

NATIONAL ASYLUM FOR THE ORPHANS OF The
"AR.-The Ladies of Washington have in
hand another National Fair, whose object
Is to build National Home for the ORPHANS
OF Soldiers and Sailors who fell in the War.
1t Is an object in which the loyal and phi
ianthropic citizens of every Ssate must feel
an interest, and on which, when Completed
each State will have claim. Those at n
distance who feel disposed to aid in the mat
ter, can do SO readily by subscribing to a liz
tie daily sheet to be published by the Wash.
ington ladies, which viii chronicle the events
oil the Fair, and contain much valuable and
interesting matter. The profits of the pub
LEGATION will go the Fair. The subscription
price tor the season will be sI.OO. We hope
that many Of our citizens will feel DISPOSED
W contribute sue a triding sum. Such
may leavefheir names at this Office or with
-ars' u. u. BENEDICT, by whom they will DO
forwarded to Mrs. EDxuSps at washingtsn IN.
VINO takes strong interest in the object. An
back numbers viii be sent to each subscri-
Der, and the papers will be sent freeof
postage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF THEORETICALLY
PoRTANT AND INTERESTING MEErISo.-The
American Institute of Instruction will hold
Its next annual meeting in this place on the
9TH, Sth and 9th days of August. This
body, as many of our readers will not need
be informed, is sort of National Teachers
Association, usually. gathering at its meet
ings the most prominent men connected with
education, from all parts of the country, and
calling out, through lectures and discussions.
the best talent and experience to be found in
the profession The last meeting which was
at New Haven, was an exceedingly interest
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The course of he L. 5. Authorities.


1t is evident that the essential absurdlty
OF the whole Fenmn scheme the ridiculous
termination of the Campobello fasco and
the quictness with which the Sweeney Fe-
mans have perfected their organization, all
cons pred to convince our government, and
the public generally, that the Fenian move
ment would end in nothing more serious
than talk. The authorities on this side the
line were thus taken in some measure TN
prepared by the sudden outbreak Of active
operations. They are now acting earnest
" to prevent any breach of neutrality.
Hon. Hugh Ii. Henry, U. 5. Marshall, and
Hon.D. G. Denison. U. S. District Attorney,
arrived at St. Adams Friday afternoon,
and will remain there until al is again
quiet.
Two hundred and fifty men Of the Sd
United States Artillery, under command Of
Col. Livingston, lett tie Fort Warren and
Fort Independence garrisons in Boston har-
Dor, Friday, en- route to St. Adams. that
evening another detachment followed.
1t. Quin, It'll U. 5. Infantry, seized
Friday at St. Adams FIVE more boxes Of
arms, which were brought here that evening
under the charge of Deputy Marshal Arthur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

CARL to youth sentenced to the School be answer
ed by the Courts, and with the answers brought
by the officers committing them
I. Name and age Of the boy, and his offence.
,. Where born D.,
$. Are the boys own parents living,
, A. Residence of parents and their occupa-
zion
). Fathers name;
; e. Has the boy perfect yision2
7. Is he of sound intellect -,
S. Has he sufficient bodily strength to he the
subject Of school discipline and instruction
O. Is he subject to epileptic or other fits ,
10. Has he had The small pox or been vaccin-
ated
Any other facts tending to throw light on the
history Of the boy, or that could be otherwise
useful to us, and assist US in administering edu-
cation and discipline to those committed to US,
are respectfully solicited
We are aware that the law requires 10 such
returns to be made; but the importance, and
even the necessity. Of our being possessed Of the
information implied in the above questions, in
order properly to qualify US to deal with the
subjects committed to Us, is obvious.
1t Is obvious, also, that in settling the ques-
ton of the fitness of youth for a place in the
Reform School, regard should be had to his
physical, as well as moral, condition.
The Commissioners desire, also, to say that in
their judgment, the maximum age, G-ed by law
for sfIenders, liable to be sentenced to the Re
form School, is to- high. We think that it ought
not to be above Is or 10. and We respectfully,
but earnestly, request Of the Judges and other
Magistrates having eognizance, that they ad-
minister the law accordingly.
We are satisfied that, IN general, no good. but
only evil, can come from committing to cur dis
cipline and care, subjects over 1G years Of age.
They will, in most cases, be incapable Of receiv-
ing good to themselves, AMI their presence and
influence Will tend to hinder the good we might
otherwise DO to the younger and more hopeful
class.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
THE FEEIAN INVASION.
THE SITUATION AT ST. ALBANS.
Arrirai of Feniaa Requirements.
TIE GRAND MOVEMENT.


The Vermont and New York borders are
now The regions of chief activity and interest
with every indication of more stirring news
in immediate prospect. We give cur read
ers the fullest intelligence We can gather
from all SOURCES, and shall keep them fully
posted.
The Feuian leaders at 81. Adams held q
council of War Monday forenoon, and 1T Is
understood decided to move on Canada at
once. Tie great findrance is the lack Of
ammunition and supplies. 1t is said that
Gen Spear expected to find. Il regi-
ments at St. Adams, and five at
Malone. But not full regiment has re-
ported, TO quarters were provided for men,
and no funds for their support. The Fenian
officers say that ten thousand dollars were
raised in Boston and but $3.50 expended
for transportation, and ask where is the re
mainder. They express much indignation
with the New York and Boston committees
and local circles for withholding assistance.
Sinnott and other officers that were at East
port are sadly disappointed.
At noon Monday, special messenger ar
rived from General Murphy at Malone. He
reported that Murphy had over 1000 men.
all armed and would move that night. Gems.
Spear and Murphy are to cooperate. The
place for final rendezvous of Spears forces
is said to be about FIVE miles from the line.
east Of St. Armand. Ths right wing of the
army is to be composed Of twenty regiments,
five of them cavalry. all under Spear. An
other Fenian rendezvous was established
Sunday, mile from St. Albaus. in addition
to the one at Fairfield General Msban Wis
tied both camps Sunday, made speeches, and
encouraged the men. The Irish citizens who
are numerous in Fairfield, are very hospita-
bic to the Fenians. and stky they will board
them a week If necessary. Some have thir-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

VERMONT reform ScHooL.-The fortheom-
ing Inauguration of the Reform School at
Waterbury, promises to be a very interest
ing event. The formal address will be by
our townsman j. S. ADAMS, Esq, and it will
be able and interesting beyond question.
Speeches are also expected by Governor Dill
LISGHAM, Lieut.. 1ov GARDNER, Hon. j. W.
STEWART, Hon. ID. f. NICHOLSON, Hon. VII
LIAM HEARD, Hon. S. NJ. DoRR, Rev. W. II.
LORD, and others. Mr.. +. W. SASBoRS of
Boston, widely known as interested in SINH
lar good objects in Massachusetts, and WV.
WESTON, Esq, formerly of Burlington, who
drew the first bill introduced IN our Legis-
lature for Reform School, years ago, have
also been invited to be present, and are e1-
pected Among the other exercises will be
the singing of an original Hymn, COMPOSED
for the occasion by Mrs. JULIA G. r. DoRR of
Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
UNION STATE CONVENTION.

The Union Republican Voters Of Vermont are
hereby requested to assemble in Mass CoSvEY-
TIoS, at Montpelier, on WEDNESDAY, June 10Th,
1866. at II o'clock. A. NJ, for the purpose Of
nominating Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and
Treasurer. and transact any other business that
msy properly come before the Convention.
BURNHAM MARTIN,
DUDLEY C. DENlS0N.
HENRY CLARK. Union
GEO. II. BIGELOW, State
JOSEPH POLAND. Com 'ttee.
c. VI. STONE,
ASA r. CAMP
Montpelier, June ., 1866.
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VERMONT MILITARY REcuRD.-CAFr. j. T..
DRLw, formerly of the 2d Vt. and suisse
quently Of the v R. c., Capt. r. II. START.
of the Sd Vt. Battery and Lieut.. b. W.
lIGHT, formerly Adj't of the 2i Vt Vols.
propose to publish Weekly paper, in this
city. to be specially devoted to the Military
History Of Vermont. They say in their
circular;
1t IS proposed in this way to publish a com
plete history Of every Vermont Organization
tnat went into the war, together with graphic
history Of the ''Old Vermont Brigade This
paper will be the organ Of no clique, but will
advocate such measures ahd support such men
as the interests Of the Union demand. twill
contain all the latest news Of the dav. Statistical
information concerning our Militia. Indepeudeut
Military Companies, sc. together with such
information as Will be Of interest to cur return
ed officers and soldiers.
We are glad that the effort Is to be maes
to collect, and record in permanent form.
the interesting facts of the recent military
History Of Vermont. Now is the time To
do it. The officers named have literary
ooiiity and personal familiarity with the
events and wide acquaintance, and We doubt
not VIII make an interesting and valuable
paper.
"alton's Journal saws Of the enterprise
Inc editors are competent, the subject good,
anu there ought to be interest enough among
the people to support the undertaking