Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-09-28
Domestic Ntms.


ST.. Louis, SEPT II.
The Democrats special Leavenworth dis
patch says After the adjournment Of the
Platte county Radical Convention, at Platte
City, No, on Saturday, drunken Union SOL
soldier named Donnegan. made some noise
on the street and 9outished pistol about.
sheriff Ogden took his pistol away and told
him TO keep quiet, which he did. A short
time aftegwatd q returned rebel named Calla-
han, wish posse of ten men, demanded the
surrender Of Donnegan. scuffis ensued
and pistols we're freely used, resulting in the
death Of three or four and the wounding Of
eight or ten men. A number Of the dele
gates who had started for their homes, hear
ing the fling, returned to town, and were
fred on by Calahan's party, and had several
Of their horses killed under them. Callahan
fred twice a. one delegate who was lying un-
der his wounded horse, and was fred at in
return and killed
The latest accounts say shat several hum
dred armed rebels hold Platte city. and have
driven al the Union men out Of the town,
and swear they shall not return. Great ex-
citement exists. Governor Fletcher has been
applied TO for force to put down the mob.
All accounts agree that Donnegan was un-
armed wnen Galatians party attacked him.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 10.
large meeting Of soldiers Of the late
rebel army was held last night Gen. John
@. Fletcher presided. A dispatch was read
from The Cleveland Convention to Gen.
Forrest and others, thanking them for their
expression Of sympathy. Speeches we're
made by the rebel Generals Forrest, Chal-
mers, House and other eminently loyal men,
expressing their intention to abide by the re-
suits of the late rebellion and to sustain the
President in his Efforts to restore the Union
Ms it was.
New YORK, Sept. IS.
The bzpress has rumor, it says, from re-
liable source, that 800 Fenians are about 20
leave Boston, to make raid upon Canadi-
an Bank. Col. Roberts and the Fenian Sem
ate are taxing measures to prevent the expe-
diron starting
ROCHESTER,, N. Y Sept 1s.
The Common Council have made arrange
ments TO extend the inequalities of the city
to a loyaI Southern delegation who we're ex-
pected here Wednesday.
soHENEorADY, N. Y. Sept. IS.
There was very large and enthusiastic
gathering Of citizens last evening to welcome
the delegation Of loyal southerners.
TRENToN, N. J. Sept. 10
The Joint meeting in New Jersey Legsa-
tufe has declared Cattell elected by A votes,
the Democratic members not voting. Legis-
lature has adjourned sine die.
NEw loRK, Sept. 90.
Gold, Sl.45 Ii.
The steamer North American brings Rio
Janeiro papers to August 26
Advices from the Platte report fighting of a
most stubborn and sanguiuary character on
the 10th and lsCh OF July. causing loss Of
-. L.
armies, and approximate amount to the
Paraguaian army; the latter fighting chiefly
IN intrenchments, and consequently losing
less.
The affair arose from the determination of
the allies to dislodge the Paraguaians from
position they we're fortifying on a hill.
The Paraguaians were surprised and driven
out at day-break Of the l6 h, by brigade of
Brazilians, after a short fl sht
INDIANAPoLIs, Sept. 10
The damage done by the freshet in this
city will amount to three or four hundred
thousand dollars the damage to the rail-
roads Is very great.
Communication on the Columbus & Indian
apolis aud Cincinnati Railroads is still sus-
pended
The first train since the storm on the Lou
isville Road went out tonight.
New YORK, Sept. 30.
Havana correspondence of the 18th inst,
states that no government had yet been in
stalled in st. Domingo, and the Republic
was given up to disorder.
Hayti is in the same condition.
President Jettra d is threatened with
another revolution.
Outlaws overun the country, and horrible
crimes were committed with impunity.
New YORK, Sept. 90.
Advices from the city OF Mexico of the lst,
and Vera Cruz of the OH. state that Maxi
milan had received dispatch from some
person unknown, saying all was useless.
On the strength Of this, rumors are pieva
lent that Macmillan is rdsoner to Bazain;
that he wishes to go to Europe. and tue Mar
shal will not let him, and other stories equal
ly Wild.
There is no doubt there is difference be-
tween him and the French.
New YoRK, Sept. %
The steamer General Buel, plying between
Louisville and Cincinnati, was seized by 200
guerrillas at Warsaw, Ky, Thursday even
ing, and the mail agent, Dr.. Ferris, was TAX
EN- away by them.
He had formerly been Provost Marshal of
Warsaw while Burbridge was in command
ed two guerrillas near that town.
1t is supposed he was seized in revenge,
and will probably be murdered.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo, Sept. 81.
The ID 'nver News says that intense ndig-
nation has been aroused among the people Of
COLORADO by the action Of Governor Cum
mings, a giving a certificate Of election TO
Mr.. Hunt, Democrat
NEW YoRK, Sept, 20,
1t is understood that the President will
receive no more political delegations, with
programmes for removal of officers. Such
business must be referred to the appropriate
deputies.
Hartford, Ct, Sept. 81.
Owing to the continued rain, the horse
fair is further postponed to Saturday, the
22d, and Monday the Gath.
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