The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-08
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TIE FENIANs.

THE FENIANS.
The most vigorous movements regarding the Fenan
situation reported yesterday the movements of the
''neutraii authorities.
General Sweeny and Colonel Mahan were arrested a
the fremont House in St Adams a warrant issued by
The civil authority under orders from Attorney General
Speed General Spear and the other prominent leaders
in the neghborhood managed TO evade the officer
charged with the and they still at large Gen
era Murphy, General Heferman. Colonel Riley, Colonel
Esson ard other prominent officers of the Fenian
army were subsequently arrested at Malone.
Colonel Roberts the President of the Fenian Brother
hood arrested In this city, and refus give ball.
which was rendered him in any amount He sub.
sequenty released on his recognizance.
General Meade has prohibited the transportation Of
Fenans towards the border any of the railways
The revenue cutters Lake Michigan have been
turned TO the military authorities for the strcter
enforcement OF neutrality.
General Lynch issued orders yesterday to all the
Fenians under his command in Buffalo to return to their
homes General O'Nei, in address TO them, advised
them TO return peacefully and orderly General Murphy
when arrested, allowed hours inform the men
OF the situation Of affairs and advise them return
their homes Many have applied for transportation.
Notwithstanding the drawback occasoned by the ar
rest OF tho principal ade's The column which started
march and yesterday morning crossed tho border two
thousand strong and unfurcd the green flag once moro
on British soil General Spear commanded the column
and addressed few words Of announcement TO them
before they crossed They well supplied with pro
visions, and expect heavy renforcemens Is soon as
their comrades arc notified Of their movements
The Canadian situation Is In aau gso Troops arr
continually on the move and huge gunboats fgaes
are srayng about undecided as to their proper position
This Provincial Parliament convcnes to-day and II Is
presumed that the first action of session win be
suspend the writ Of habeas corpus
The important made among their leaders caused
considerable dcpr among the Fenians In city
but recruiting continued lively as before and the
usual number of troops was forwarded to tho front
CONGRESS-
The senate yesterday after the consideration OF few
bills and resolutions OF individual interest only, took
up the reconstruction resolutions the pending question
being on the substitute offered by Mr. Williams for the
amendment TO the apportonment section. Mr.. Davis
Of Kentucky. occupied the floor in opposition 10 the
resolutions until the adjournment which took place with
ont action on the amendment
In the House the Introduction Of joint resolution
authorizing the adjournment Congress on the os,h OF
June objected to- the Speaker decided that
was not privileged, as there business before
the House. The bill authorizing the Secretary OF
tue navy 10 arc Ut League Island, the
Delaware river, for naval purposes was passed
sharp encounter Of the wits Of Mr.. Raymond
and Mr. lie Blond during the discussion cr the
question, the frmcr gcntcman's popularity of
speaking way and voting another The concurrent
resolution providing for the adjournment OF Congress
was then offered, there business before the
House The resolution was passed, and then motion
20 reconsider cd by ten majority, quorum
voting This leaves point Tor the House to decide
which win come up unfinished business to-day
THE CITY.
Affairs at the ncw Quarantine station at Seguins Point
unchanged The same police force assisted by tho
cutter Cuyahoga still protects the baiidngs
The ntenss feelings Of opposition to the proposed
quarantine arc evncod by people of staten Island,
md ignaton meetings been held the subject
The annual communication OF the Grand Lodge Of
Freemasons continued In session yesterday. The main
business 81 the day the election of officers. which
resulted as follows:-Grand Master Robert d. Holmes,
New York; Deputy Grand Master, stephen H. johnson,
sing sing; Grand senior Warden, james Gibson, Wash
ins,on county; Grand Junior Warden, John r. Andor-
son, Leroy; Grand Treasurer. John W. simms, New
York; Grand Secretary, James ". Austin; Grand
Chapains, Rev Brothers schoonmaker Ever and P'ait
ihe present ncumbents The balance of tbs officers will
be elected to morning
The sitting Of the synod Of the Dutch Reformed
church was continued yesterday in the Rev.
Peter STRIKERS church, corner o. Thirty fourth
street and Eighth TIE morning session
- dc. otcd = on ri the Affairs OF
a. eloquent
-aemlionl u the Lords
;t.l .4. f..4kn ~ i haze number Of oommun-
,r I:ey Mr. Ludlow and Rev Mr. Van Cloef took
ma ID the services which were Of solemn character
rue synod viii continue 70 hold It's meetings throughout
1he week.
The sacrament OF Confirmation was administered yes.
tcday at the church OF st. Francis Xavier West sS.
tecn,h street. by the Rev. Archbishop AccicsSey,
10 over ave hundred communicates.
The Union Committee Of the City and County o. Ncw
York held meeting yesterday The sentiment that pre-
vailed was decidedly favorable to the advancement o
Che Fenlan interests and resolutions tending 10 'ha
direction wore adopted
About forty more applications for licences wor'
received yesterday, which will be considered at the
meeting OF the Board Of Excise TO day. This VIII DC
the as day when licenses WI, he granted Thus far SIX
thousand two hundred and nifty applications have been
sc,ed upon
Two men were tired yesterday before Judges Kelly
spd Downips for cruelty 70 animals IN usps chckenf