Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
Domestic Nttus.

BY the following extract Of a letter from a
responsible source it will be seen that the
FIRE at this institution was not 20 serious as
was at first reported
TUESDAY evening the building known as
the South Barrack was destroyd by fire
The FIRE originated in the fourth story, and
was caused by defect in the chimney. Al
no one occupied the rooms in the immediate
vicinity, the FIRE was not discovered until too
late to save the building. A part Of the Ii
brary Of the Institution was in the lower
rooms Of this building, but through the efforts
of the people OF the town Of Norwich every
book was saved. Part Of the fine mineral
cabinet was destroyed Many Of the cadets
lost much Of their clothing, besides all their
furniture.
The North barrack is being fitted for the
cadets, and will be occupied at the beginning
Of next term, May 3.
Capt. shattuck, President pro tenn, is
determind TO turn this seeming misfortune
into a blessing by erecting on the old spot a
building far superior to the one now in
ruins"
A FIRE broke out shortly after u o'clock
on the goth in the planning and saving estab-
lishment Of Mr.. Dalphon Osborne, situated
in the rear of Main street, Csmbrideport, and
the building with it's contents were nearly
all destroyed.
The FIRE originated in the drying room in
the upper story Of the building, probably
from an over-heated stove, and owing to the
inAammable nature Of the lumber, the fire
soon spread over the entire building. Mr.
Osborne had large stock Of seasoned lum-
Der on hand which was very valuable, but his
loss, which is heavy, is partially covered by
insurance.
About thirty hands were employed in the
establishment. Engines were. present from
Somerville, and one steamer from Boston,
and they rendered efficient aid in e1tnguish-
ing the flames,
BUFFALO, N. Y, March IL.
A FIRE broke out in the New York Genital
freight depot, an immense building, at six
o'clock this morning, caused by a Waterman
upsetting can Of kerosene oil near the stove.
The flames spread rapidly and communicat-
ed to the SPLENDID Elevator belonging TO the
same company. Both buildings were entire
ly destroyed. There were large number Of
loaded cars in the depot, and piles Of freight
awaiting shipment, all Of which were destroy
ed.
There were about &C, 900 bushels Of grain
in the elevator, little OF none Of which was
saved The grain was insured. Loss on
the elevator, depot and freight cannot now be
correctly stated, but il is estimated at over
million. This loss will fall on the company,
which insures itself.
NEW YORK, March 90
Gold. Sl.27 So. SIS Of 81, l.04 10;
1905, 80 rs; 5-2O's of 90, 1903 Sd 10
40s, 80 IA.
The World publishes the alleged statistics
of Gen. Sweeney army which ioots up So
600 strong, including Massachusetts, $500,
N. II. 1900, Vermont 1900, Connecticut
1000 and Maine 1000.
A special dispatch from Toronto, Canada,
says the anti Fenian fever broke out alresh
with great violence Saturday night, under
the impulse Of rumors placing Gen. Sweeny
with large force, both at Detroit and Niags.
Ia. In Toronto the alarm was great, the
troops being under arms all night and every
string held in readiness TO repel attack
That the Fenians certainly mean business and
that little hindrabce to their plans lie to be
hoped for from the United States Government
is said to have become the settled belief OF
the Canad isns. The troops are still moving
to the frontier from various points and the
organization OF new companies continues
A Plot to blow up the Toronto drill shed.
with the Volunteers in them is reported as
having been discovered
The Tribune has rumor that O'Mahony,
Fenisns, have sent 5000 men to ports un.
known during the last ten days and that the
sweenians are engaged in raising regiment
of free lancers to make a raid on Canada.
HALIFAX, N. s., March 49,.
There is great excitement here. Startling
aqnaH Tho
cisl Artillery are manning all the forts.
proclamation has been issued calling out the
militia. Arms and ammunition will be dis
tributed to them to-day. The engineers
have been very busy since Friday, day and
the usual ceremonies. No disturbances oc.
CURED.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10.
Gen Mcdowell is on his way back from
Arizona. A vigilanse committee is organi-
zing in Montana. 1t numbers 1000 members
and is increasing. perfect police system is
maintained.
PROVIDENCE, X. l. March 20.
The Union Convention Of this state met
in this city to-day to confirm the expressed
will OF the people at their primary meetings
that Gen. Burnside be the candidate Of the
DhiOn party lOI OONtIHOI AZ the election IN
April.
Gov. Smith, who was elected last year by
nearly unanimous vote, at once, when the
name Of Gen. Burnside was brought forward,
signifed his intention not to be a candidate,
and to support the General.
The Democrats also, from present appear
ances, will not make nomination in opposi
ton and the General will doubtless assume
the position by nearly the unanimous vote of
the people OF the state,
The Unionists are firing a salute of 100
guns in honor of the nomination of General
Burnside.
WASHINGTON, March 10.
General Garfield will obtain reconsidera-
ton Of the vote on the loan bill which will
be recommitted to the Committee on Ways
and Means and so amended as to secure its
passage.
AT Charleston S. C. the receipts from GUS
toms in the month Of February were
$3l, 6l6.
Font MONTGOMERY. The Fertilization
Bal, which passed the House on Tuesday,
appropristes $4,000 for Fort Montgomery,
kouse's Point.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March. 90
A man named King arrested few days
ago for the theft recently committed in Ohio,
and awaiting in Jail requisition from the