Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-06-15

the violation Of the neutrality laws. Tho
whole proceeding was very quiet and ex-
tremely private--the members Of the press
even being denied admission, notwithstanding
the hearing was before civil court in the
person Of U. States Commissioner Hoyt Of
Burlington.
Both Gen. sweeny and Col. Meshan waiy-
ed examination and expressed their desire co
give bail for future appearance for examinA-
tion, and after brief consultation this re-
quest was granted and the bonds Of Gen.
Sweeny we're placed at the sum Of twenty
thousand dollars and those OF Col. Meehan
at FIVE thousand. They are still retained in
custody until they can furnish satisfactory So
curities for their appearance, being ia charge
Of the military, but under the direction OF the
civil authorities. The Fsnian General is
very uncommunicadve.
The latest reliable intelligence from the
Fenan front is up to 10 o'clock this morning.
The army is in camp at a point known as
Slab City, about four miles in the interior Of
Canada, and it has possession OF the town.
Last evening at about o'clock there was
a light skirmish between the Fenian pickets
and a small squad Of volunteers. 1t lasted
but short time. and resulted in the repulss
Of the volunteers. One Fenian slightly
wounded.
when the Fenisns entered Slab City they
went to the Custom House and seized q
British flag, which now hangs in front Of the
headquarters beneath the green flag OF Ire
land.
NEW YORK, June 7.
Midnight - The arrest of Sweeney and
Roberts caused the widest excitement among
the Fenians here to-day. An informal meet
I trr, ha1d IN tha Hall pax
eral speakers denounced the authorities at
Washington, charging that they had played
the irish false, and that they would not fight
again against rebels.
The Fenian ardor is good deal dampened,
and there were few il any enlistments to-day.
BUFFALO, June 7.
The six Fenian officers under arrest have
been released on bail.
ST. ALBASs, June s.
! When the Feuians saw the Presidents
Proclamation, many OF them confessed they
/ we're misled and gladly accepted the offer Of
free transportation home To-day, seventy
in one body started for home. cheering as
they left. Seventy-fve more left in the same
way in the evening,
At o'clock Thursday evening the Fenians
had a skirmish at Freligsburg. driving the
Canadian volunteers loss small on either
side. British flag was captured. The Fe-
mans con6scate provisions. The hotel Of 7.
B. Carpenter, at Pigeon HILL was Quilted, he
! having spoken slighsingy Of the Fenians.
There has been a movement made on the
part Of the British Government which will
probably hasten the dispensing Of the Fenian
invaders. Last evening there were thirty car
loads of British regulars, numbering some
! $500, landed at Farnam, which is about four
teen miles ftom St. Johns, ON the Waterloo
road, and at point nearly opposite the inva-
ders.
BURLINGTON, June 9.
Deputy NJ irshal Arthur seized yesterday,
at Rutland r. r. depot niue tons of ammu-
nidoa, including Ioo, 900 rounds of Rxed am
munition.
United States troops have been stationed
at Burlington and White River Junction to
stop Fenian reinforcemsnts and seize arms
and ammunition.
Reports are that the Fenians are within
two miles OF St. Armlnd.
RooHEsTRa, June 8.
A supposed attempt to seize the Canadian
steamers Corinthian and Rochester at Charlotte
last evening was frustrated. Gen. Barry, on
being teegrsphed to for orders replied he had
no available troops to send, snd that the
tborites would have to depend on what aid
could be obtained from the militia and police.
Gen, Barry's force had been sen. TO ogdens-
burgh.
BUFFALO, June 8.
Gen. Barry issued an order to-day prohib-
iting Fenians travelling on all public roads,
and all telegraphs in the Fenan interest.
Three hundred Fsnians arrived this. evening,
but probably will return under the effect of
Gen. Berry's order.