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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


MONDAY, June :, 1876.
The BoarI Of Aldermen asse mlled ut half
past two P "
PRESENT, Aldermen Appleton, Arthur. Bal
lou, Blodsett and Dodge. The Mayor being
absent, Alderman Baliou was chosen President
pro tea.
Licenses were granted TO H. P. Hickok TO use
part Of Maiden Lane for building purposes TO
Eucs Bin to move a building from North Wharf
to Water Street, and to J. B. Flanders to lay
down waterpipe in Spruce and Eden Street.
The fine imposed on Edward Moran IL Re
corier's Court was RENTED.
y resolution was introduced by Alderman
Arthur that the City Attorney be directed to
ascertain if any perslus are trespassing upon
the lines Of public highways and cause such
trespassers to be prosecuted therefor. Passed.
\ communication from the Health officer was
received concerning the sewer crossing Church,
Main and King streets, and recommending the
flushing Of the. same; referred to the Street
Commissioner
Alderman 9allou was aided to the Commit
tee on Waterworks
The Board adjourned to June l1th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

HE BURLINGTON FESIANs, held another
crowded meeting at Fenian Hall Monday
evening Capt. Lonergan, addressed the meet
ing, urging active cooperation. We under
stand that be announced his intention to Join
Gen. Spear at all events,an would be glad to
take 300 Vermont Fenians with him. The
brotherhood here, however, do not generally
"sse it in that light.' though giving oonsid-
cradle sympathy to the movement and show
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

GEN. SrEAR.-The st. Adams Messenger
Gays that Gen. Spear, the commanding Off
Ger Of the Fenlan forces there Was a Brig
adler General in the Regular Army. lie is
now the senior officer IN command Of the
right wing Of the Fenian army. lie las
been thirty years in the L. 5. service, and
was entitled to retire on hale pay. but chose
rather to resign and take the command he
now holds"
The Troy Imes says be is SAN Spear,
late Colonel Of the llth Penn Cavalry. who
conducted a celebrated rad up tile PENN
sula in the summer Of 1868 very brave
man, but a reckless adycnturer.
The v Y World say Gen. Spear, who
has charge of Fenian brigade, now quar-
tered in Canada, was formerly a sergeant
major in the 9th regimen, Of Z ;. Infantry.
He is an able officer, who, previous to his
promotion, enjoyed the respect and conf
deuce Of the Brotherhood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Tue FENrAN poucY.-The TrqrsH.r's cor
respondent at the Fenmn headquarters at
st. Adams says:
The ayowed policy of the Feuians Is 10
capture Canada, and boone a nation ac-
knowlcdged by the world.
In sereH gears they expect 10 be strong
enough to make war against Eugllud, and
they then expect to receive the sanction OF
such governments as the United States and
France
These are certainly very moderate expec-
t9tt1ns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Musical CoNvENIIoN.-Preparations are
now in progress for State Musical Conyen-
ton il tins city, under direction ofthe Pres
idents Of the different Musical Associations
in Vermont. It Is proposed to gather To-
getler the best musical taleu; in the State,
ana also to invite musicians from other
States-uot a few Of the best Of whom arc
natives Of Vermont Tie Burlington Musi-
cal Union, when the plan was first proposed.
voted to invite the Convention to assemble in
this city, and at their meeting last week
appoi nted mmitteos to make further ar
ra1goments. TIE time for holding the con-
vention is notyet fixed, tutprohably it viii
be toward the end Of June.
As the gathering will undoubtedly he much
too large to he accommodated at the hotels,
our citizens viii he called on to entertain
the members Of the convention during their
stay many will De glad to do So, hut the
committee do not desire to tresEass upon the
hospitality Of any, and viii make arrange
ments to pay fixed price for board for all
VINO attend.
The occasion cannot fail TO he an interest
ing one ; and We hope every encouragement
viii be given by our citizens to the members
Of the Musical Union who have charge Of
the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
STATE CONVENTION.

The call Of the Republican Union STATE
Committee appears In our columns. to-day.
1t is simple in Its terms, and sufficient The
Convention, which Is of course To Ie q Mass
Convention. viii meet nc Montpelier on
wednesday the 20th Of June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
GIN. MEADE TO GEv. BARRY.
HEADQ'Rs MILITARY DIV. OF THE ATLANTIC,
BUFFALO, June 8, 1866.
Tn Rrevet Major General W Barrv
L. :. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.

BUFFALO, June 8, 1866.
To Brevet Major General W. F. Barry
General orders will be sent you from Head
quarters Department Of the East, assigning you
to the command of the District Of Ontario, ex-
tending from Erie, Penn, TO Oswego, v Y,
both places included, with headquarters at Buff
falo. In advance Of the orders and accompany
ing instructions, direct you to use the force at
your command to preserve the neutrality, ~
preventing the crossing Of armed bodies, by cut
ting of reinforcement or supplies, by Selling all
arms, munitions, &c. which you have reason to
believe are destined to be used unlawf1lly; and,
in fine. taking all measures, precautionary or
otherwise, to prevent violations Of law. For this
purpose you will move the forces under your
command to such points as are threatened, and
you will employ such tugs or vessels as can be
procured for guarding the river and lake shore,
and taking all such measures as in your iudg-
ment the emergency requires.
81 have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, yours,
tSiguedl GEO. G. MEADE,
''Nlajor General Commandsug.''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

FATAL AccIDENT.-James Brady, brake
man on freight tram, was run over By the
engine Gen. Taylor, at White River june
ton on the 18th, and instantly killed. Boh
OF his legs and one arm were cut Of, and BIS
oody was cut IN two above the hips. The
engine was backing slowly, and Brady, who
stood on the track, was warned to g, %,
but failed TO do so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
Military Orders.
GENERAL GRANT 10 GEN. MEADE.
utlns

BUFFALO, y. Y. June >, lsoj.
To Major General Meade, L. 5. A., Philadcl-
phia, Pa
General Barry is here. Assign him to the
general command from Buffalo to the mouth Of
the Niagara River. The State authorities should
call out the militia on the frontier to prevent
hostile expeditions from leaving the United States
and to save private property from destruction by
mobs.
[Signeil L. ;. GRANT,
Lieut. General
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Nav ENGLAND METHODIST CONVENTION
The Methodists Of New England met in
Convention for the first time in Boston Tue
day -Four hundred delegates had arrived
Monday evening, and double that number
are expected to be present.. 1. was expected
that Gov. Dillingham; would preside tl.
the condition of affairs on our Northern
border has claimed his presence and atten-
ton, and prevented his attendance on the
Convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

CONGRESSIONAL HoNoEs TO TIE MEMORY ..
GEN. ScoTr.-In the Senate Thursday Nr
Wilson, Of the committee Of the two
Houses on the death OF Gen. Scott, reported
resolution Of respect and vone1ation 1-
the memory OF tie deceased, and that as q
further mark Of respect, when the two
Houses adjourn 1t be to meet Monday
next, and that a committee orsoven Senator's
and nire Representative he appointed to
Represent Congress at the funeral of the late
Lieutenant General. Tie resolution was
adopted unanimously.
The members Of the committee on tie
part Of tie Senate are Messrs Wilson, John
son, Lano. Davis, Grimes, Anthony and
Nesmi,h On the part of the House.
Mcssrs. Scofeld, Deming. MaIston, Rs
soau, Brigham. Aneoua, Ke,chum, Bank.
Sitgreayes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

COUNTY COURT.-The June Term Of Ad-
olson County Court began at Middlebury
last Tuesday, Judge Pierpoint presiding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

MlLITiA TRMNING.-The annual June Tar-
AIDES and drili Of the Vermont Militia, D..
companies, took place to-day.
ALxosT DROWNED A small party wen.
out in row boat on the Bay here, on SUI
day, for ride. Ore Of tie number, Ms. 2.
II Kennedy, while shifting her position in
the boat, fell over board and narrowly esaT-
I'd drowning, sinking twice and being with
difficulty reached and dragged into the boz.
as she was sinking the third time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

SMALL KAID.-The Fenians, WI lie at
Essex Junction Friday morning on their way
to St. Adams, made raid AS we hear, on the
baggage masters room, in tie depot, break
ing it oI6n anG stealing al bis clothes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

CUSTOM HOUSE FRAUDs.-Tbe Washiug,a
correspondent Of the Boston Journal says
"The investigation into alleged c1rr.
practices IN two Northern Custom House.
shows thar gross abuses have existed, 1rI
that correspondents who haYe alluded 90
them knew what they were writing ABOUT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

A week ago Friday, boy named Gibbs
IL years old, committed suicide in Hubbar-
ton. Different stories are told as to the eauSe
Of the act.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

ADJouRSMEST OF CoSGREss.-Mr. MorriA
OF the Ways and Means Committee, says an
adjournment can take place by the first Of
July. Others think the fifteenth is as carry
az il can be.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

They have formed an association IN Man
chester, to enforce the State laws for prescF-
vation Of trout and birds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Middlebury is to have a Centennial cele-
bratiOn on the 4th of July, on the grounded
the first clearing made in I766.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

ing one. and YVES largely attended, Among
the prominent speakers at the approaching
session, will be Gov. Bullock of Mass, Pres
ident Smith of Dartmouth College. Prof.
Seelye of Amherst College. Prof Greene of
Brown University, who will deliver eulO-
w on DR.. Wayland, and Moses T. Brown of
Cincinnati,who will give a lecture on ''Read-
ing as fine art" The programme Of exeT-
cises. which will be issued shortly. will pre-
sent several highly interesting and important
topics for discussion. Not the least attrac-
tive feature Of the meeting to our citizens,
will be the strongly practical character OF
the exercises, and the beneficial influence
which they cannot iaIl to exert on the edu-
eational interests Of our city, which serious
" need every such stimulus as We are as
sured this meeting will afford.
The gentlemen in attendance are expected
to be at their own expense for entertainment,
which, according to the custom, the propri-
etors Of cur hotels have consented to furnish
at reduced rates. Ladies are usually enter
tanned gratuitously, and We doubt not that
our citizens will welcome them into their
houses with their customary hospitality.
The President of the Institute, who was
in this city a few Gays ago, assigned as the
reason for the choice of Burlington by the
~ 81. s,ro.. r.,,,.otf,r .r our CITY
for the beauty Of its scenery and the culture
Of its inhabitants. We have 10 fear that
Nature will fail TO do her part in entertain
ing our guests and justifying their expeeta-
tons. We trust that the intelligent interest
which our people will show in the object and
in the various exercises Of the meeting, viii
also justify the other part Of the compli-
ment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

IHE fENIAN BATTLES OPPOSITE BUFFALO.
In the fight at Rijgeway, the Queen 5
Own, volunteer regiment from Toronto,
and the Hamilton battalion were engaged,
numbering five hundred and fifty. of whom
four were killed and fOrty-Cne Wounded
Tie affair seems 20 have heen miserably
managed by Colonel Booker The regiment
left Port Colborne IN the morning. got of
the cars az Rtgcway NJ une 4. NJ. and
came upon Fenan skr.nishoTs, who fell
back on the main body. The Canadians
fought awhile and were finally ordered by
Colonel Booker e. form square against cav
airy. which threw the troops INTO confusion.
and who, instead oi obcying the order, fed
in confusion 20 Port Colh0rnc. leaving all
then wounded. Colonel Booker seems not
10 have known what he was about The
Fenians had 10 cavalry, and the order was
foolish in the extreme lie l. severely cen
sured. The regulars and artillery were not
far in his rear, but there seems TO have been
no co operation. The skirmi-h, for il was
nothing more, lasted about two hours.
Gen. Napier, IN command 40 Toronto,
saws that they are not 10 be considered as
prisoners Of war. The annourccmen. was
loudly ohocr5d on the street. The Fcnians
are called pirates, bandits, robbers. and the
crowd say thar the United States must give
them up. They forget the St. Adams raid,
and the decision Of the Canadian courts.
The escaped Flniaus say thar having no
artillery-and they positively assert that
they had nonC-and finding the English
troops, with Armstrong guns. closing around
them, with DO prospect of roiniOIccments
and supplies, they concluded not 10 be COB
bled W. and PERHAPS hung, as it is aniici-
pated those caught viii he. and got of the
best way they could. Tie men were com
pletoly worn out They have fought two
battles, though the Fort Eric affair they
only call skumish. and had little or moth
ins to cat and DO sleep.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

We learn that Gov. Dillingham; has Je,i-
ded that there is no immediate occasion a1
calling out the Vt, Militia, the L. 5. force
being sufficient Tor all present emersencics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

VERMONT REFORM SoHooL-The Commits
sioners have issued the following important
circular The questions proposed are OBJ
viously pertinent, and we doubt not that
they will receive proper attention from COM
mltting magistrates
VERMONT REFORM SCHOOL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

WATERBURY, May q, 1866
To the Judges Of the State Courts and other
.Hogf'trates haring eogni-anes Of Criminal
Causes il rHs Ir
The Commissioners Of the Vermont Reform
School, desire that the following questions in re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

FoRr ERIE.-The Capture Of Fort Erie
has made fine sensation head line, in tie
papers. But Fort Erie is not fort at all.
1t is little dirty Canadian village Of 200
inhabitants, opposite Buffalo, and is entirely
unfortifed. In the war Of 1872, it was the
scene Of another invasion Of Canada, BY Geo
American troops under Col. Winfield Scott.
They were attacked by 1900 British troops,
and after hard fighting, the 300 or 300 sur
yiyors Of Scott's force were compelled to
surrender. Historians say that large nula-
Der Of them were Irishmen, and their zap
tors threatened to shoot them, claiming that
they were British subjects, but were deferred
by threats OF retaliation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Diocesan CoNvENTI0N.-The annual Con
vention Of the Episcopal Diocese OF Yer
mont, assembled in this city Tuesday. The
Missionary Sermon was preached at S..
Paul's church this evening at u O'Clock Lv
Rev. Mr.. Graves IF Middlebury. On We'd
uesday, Public DELICIOUS exercises were
held at 100 \. NJ. The Social gathering at
Rock POINT will take place on Weinesiav
evening
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

CoNFRNEn. - Samuel Huntington .a-
been az last confirmed by the Senate.
Postmaster Of Burlington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

ing some willingness to aid by giving money.
Some $40 was raised at the meeting for the
Fenian war treasury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

Han CENTRE STErHENs, in speech at
Baltimore, Tuesday evening, said that =" he
had been deceived, If not betrayed, by the
leaders OF both wing Of the Feuians, and that
he would have nothing to do with the lead
ers Of either faction, but Lad determined to
address himself directly to the rank and tile
OF Irishmen inside and outside Of the Fcnian
brotherhood"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

The Fenians are again preparing 10 take
Canada, while Canada proposes TO take the
Fenians. Success to both parties Stephens
proposes, for the present, to take nothing
but money!. Y. Sal. Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

The PENALTY Every person engaged in
setting on foot military expedition within
our territory against any prince, or State,
or any colony, district, or people with whom
the United States aye at peace" is liable to
three thousand dollars fine, and three years
Imprisonment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

swinging Of hats and shouts Of Hang them
hang them -
Mr.. Rose said that there must be no div
dallying. 10 delay Of the laws no writs Of error.
but prompt and decided retrlbution, so that
aereafter every Fenian entering Canada with
hostile purposes would know that he came with
this, Shall they be hung, Yes, yes; the
quicker the better; string th,m up" were the
respouscs- His speech reused the meeting to a
high pitch Of exciiemeat. II the temper Of the
people in other places Is Ike that manifested
here, the Fenian prisoners will undoubtedly be
executed in a very few days after the assembling
Of Parliament on Friday next. Mr.. McGee. NJ.
p. P, ard al Irishmau, said that the invaders
were unworthy Of the name Of Irishmen. They
were the scum Of the American and Confeler
ate armies, the yilest scoundrels and cut-throats
the world ever saw. The design Of these leaders
was to produce a war between the United States
and England, that they might carry out their
plan for the relief Of lrelrld. lie was severe
upon all who sympathizei with them. Two
years ago he warned his fellOw-citizens against
eoquettirg with the confederate agents and refn
gees who made Canada a refuge. He felt then
thtt trouble might come Of 1t, and he had not
been mistaken. There was a dead silence in the
hall At this slight ailusion 70 the course pursued
hy Canada toward the United States. :. Who
ever Is not with us Is against u.s." said he, and
''Whoever has any sympathy with the invaders.
commits crime. which was another thrust al
the citizens Of Montreal for what they had done
to aid the South, although do not think It was
intended CT received as such.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

\ MOTHER SEIZURE OF FENIAS ARMS was
made at the Central Depot Monday on the
arrival of the Rutland Mail train at AS
p. m. by Deputy Marshal Arthur, consisting
Of four large cases Of arms, two directed to
Col Manix, Malone, n, Y, and two to.
John II. Brennan, ST. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08

THE FESIAN PRISONERS AT BUFFALo.-A
despatch from Buffalo last evening says: this
morning warrants were issued by L. ). Com
missionoTs OF this city, commanding the u.
S. Marshals to apprehcnd Fenian officers who
were on board the steamer Michigan, and
bring them before said Commissioners for
examination, when 1t Will be decided whether
they shall be held for trial
Ii is raid the officers will make no defence,
confessing TO breach OF Neutrality Laws.
Hearing was postponed till nine tomorrow
morning to give Commander Bryson Of
Michigan time 20 consult with Washington
authorities. Prisoners are really in custody
OF the civil authorities, and military and
naval forces are guarding them.
On the other side, early this morning,
four more Fenial prisoners were brought in
and placed in the Niagara ferry house.
Many Of them met with a quicker fate. as
the volunteers shoot them dead when Pounds
1t Is reported that no less than % SF 80 have
been shot in the woods about Fort Erie and
Rldgeway but this needs confirmation.
Altogether the Canadians have about TOO
prisoners, of whom 80 are civilians, doubt
less, as arrests were made with very little
discrimination. Sixty are now reported
LOGGED in Brantford Jail and at Port COL
burne.
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AFFAIRS AT MONTREAL.

The meeting OF citizens OF Montreal Mon
day afternoon. MS described as follows by
'Carleton - .
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of citizens
was held this afternoon in the City Hall. for the
formation of a home guard. The Mayor pre-
sided. In his address be said that the course Of
the Fenians was not sustained by the people Of
the United States, that the invaders had no
sympathy outside Of the Fenian organization
The statement was loudly cheered. He alluded
to his dismissal of the ten policemen who would
not take the oath of allegiance, and said that he
felt it his duty to act promptly in dismissing
every man who had any sympathy for the thieves,
vagsbonds, cut-throats and murderers. This
sentiment was received with mingled cheers and
Kisses, cheers predomInatIng. For few mo-
ments there was great confusion. II revealed
the fact that there were some present who were
Irishmen if not Fenians. About two-thirds of
the audience were British and American Cana
dians, and the other third French and Irish
The Americans resident here are thoroughly 10y
al in this matter, and gave hearty cheers for
Queen Victoria and the Queens Own regiment.
Mr.. Rose, NJ P. P, said that there was moth
ing in the history of nations to be compared
with this invasion Of Canada by armed men
from neighboring country, without declaration
of war or prete1t Of any kind, by an organized
army, without hindranoe from the United States
authorities Parliament was to meet on Friday,
and he should at once move suspension of the
habeas corpus. that all Of those men who had
been guilty Of murder might be hung, and if
possible be would have them hung before the |
week WEE ont. They were murderers, and all |
who sympathized with them were guilty Of muir
der. He would have every one who was found |
with arms u his hands executed by military
law. Thess sentiments produced wild cheering, |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-08
The NONIkkAL Phkst.
The Montreal Vifne,s SAYS.

The abssrd reports given By the Geographic
dispatches emansting in New York, show how
ill-informed the Fenisn leaders are concerning
the state Of things in Canada, and consequently
how ill;judged and reckless their present at
tempt is. They expect, as win be seen, or
pretend to expect, that the Irish Of Canada viii
aid them, and not only the Irish but the Freach