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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

GEN. SWEENEY was born in Ireland
in 1922. He came to this country when
a lad, and learned the printers trade
in New York. He served as a Lieu
tenant in New York regiment through
the Mexican war. He was distinguish
ed for bravery and lost his right arm
at Cberubusco. He was rewarded at
the close of the war by commission as
Second Lieutenant in the I'd Regular
Infantry. He served in California and
on the plains. He was under General
Lyon in the campaign in Missouri, and
received ball in his leg at Wilson'S
Creek. He was made Colonel of the
sd Illinois volunteers, and went
through the campaign in Kentucky
and Tennessee in 1867. He was three
times wounded at the battle of Pitts
burg Landing. In September, 1862, he
was made Brigadfer General OF volun-
teers, and raised to the rank of Major
in the regular army. He subsequently
commanded division, and at the close
OF the war was breyetted Major Cen
eral. Such has been the career of the
military commander of the Fenian
FORCES
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From all the accounts which we have,
most an entire failure. In regard to
the prospect for corn crop, we cannot
speak positively az the season mp to the
past few days has been exceedingly
backward. There has been, as we
learn, a large amount planted, and
should the season from this time for
ward prove favorable, a large crop will
considerable promise. Irish potatoes
and other vegetables look as IL there
will be good yield, that is with the
future of the season favorable. We
shall doubtless raise everything in
except wheat. Many of
our people will have to use corn bread
for the next twelve months. This,
healthy substitute for wheat bread.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

WE have been sorry to hear of the
the serious illness of our highly es-
teemed fellow-citizen, Daniel Peck
ESQ, who has been confined to his res
idence for some time back. We are
happy to state that his health is grad
ualIy improving,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

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IT has been constant puzzle how the
FenIans hoped to aid the Irish at home
by conquering a part of British Ameri-
On. II is now disclosed that they hoped,
If they could get possession of Canada,
10 secure from this Government recog-
milton as belligerent power, and so to
wage regular warfore against England.
But surely that is a most circuitous way
TO deliver Ireland from English rule.
Nothing could be more foolish. Steph-
ems. the great head-centre, Is entirely
right in opposing the mad scheme, and
ia Affirming that 1t will delay rather
than hasten the independence of Ire
land. 1t compels our Government at
once to take active measures to guard
our neutrality, and the inevitable fail
ure of the undertaking will Clepress
rather than encourage the Fenians in
Ireland.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

u. s.. Ohio, and other States. incind-
ing ours, havesa National table, pre-
sided over by Mrs. General Crook, OF
our State. Yon can send WI ateyer you
raise 70 my care, W ieh VIII be reeespted
for by Mrs. Crook.
The Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Association Is presided over by Mrs.
Lieutenant General Grant -.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

'cToNE DRAIN PIPE, BRANCHES, EI-
- bows, &C., OF all al1as, Ter salehy fiA
DILLON, THOMPSON 4 co.
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SOMEWHAT AsfUsINe.--In the House
of Representatives ON Monday, Mr..
Clark, of Ohio. offered the following
resolution, which will probably seem
much more amusing In this country
than in England:
Resolved, That whereas the recent
successes which have attended the de
monstration of the Fenian organiza-
ton with the ayowed purpose OF lib
erating Ireland from the oppres-
siYe rule of Great Britain according
to the Laws OF Nations as interpreted
by the British authorities, entitled said
Fenian organization TO be regarded with
respect and entitled TO the rights of bel
ligerents, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs be requested TO inquire into the
prOpriety of taking such aclion as may
be proper 70 secure that object.
The House refused 70 second the pre-
vious question, which was moved by
Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. Rogers IN. J.) called for tellers
on the previous question, but they were
also refused.
Mr.. Brnndagee Conn rose TO debate
the resolution, which, thereupon. went
over under the rule.
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Letter from the Hon X. v. whaIey.
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
- June q, 1866. !,


THOMAS HoRNBRooK, ESQ: rs
Dear Sir :: The National Soldiers and
Sailors Orphans Fair was opened last
evening" and promises to be5aisuccess-
ful one. Nearly all the States have ia
bfes, and are well represented. We are
anxious that our State shall not be be-
hind9th others In contributing for the
benefit of those who have fallen in de-
fence OF the Union. ...-.=.--5ss
i wish Won would 90 around among
our friends in Wheeling, and try and
get what articles you can that will be
suitable to place upon the table. II It
is but little, let all do somathing as it Is
expected that we will all contribute our
mite. Our State, as we all know, has
its full. quota OF orphans, and It is
proper that we do all In our power in
Contributing TO their happiness.
Let those who do not ind it eonveni-
emit TO furnish articles, contribute what
money they catl--fE il Is ever so little
which VIII enable you TO purchase a
silver set and other articles 70 place on
Please cal the attention of some of
our friends 10 this matter, and have
them with yourself, collect and send
forward Thatever our friends viii give.
Whatever IS done should be done nc
once. -
Hoping to hear from You soon. / am
Very truly yours, l7sllg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-09

President Board OF Public WORKS.
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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19

- The Senate will pass over the Presl-
dents veto the acts admitting Colorado
and Nebraska as States, although Mess;s.
Sumner, Grimes, and perhaps two or three
other Republican Senators, will oppose
them.
The Russian American Steamship Ccrn-
pany's steamer which arrived at Vietroria
November 30th, brought thirty boxes OF
animal, vegetable and other c1-iosities,
from Russian America, for the Smithson-
ian Institute.
- 1t is stated that the President will
not order the release of Jefferson Davis on
parole, or in any manner interfere IN bis
case. Mr.. Davis will remain at Fortress
Monroe, until arrangements eau be made
for his trial in the spring.
- The ship Hopewell cleard from New
York on Saturday with nearly three hun
dred boxes of sundry articles for the Paris
Exposition. The Packet Ship Mercury is
waiting to receive the remaining articles
accepted for the exhibition.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19

4 DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-The under.
y sigaed, Administrator Of Joseph kurtz,
late of Delaware township, Juniata county,
Pa, decd, will offer for sale on the premises,
on Wednesday, Jasuary >. So, the following
described Real Estate, TO wit.
The undivided one half of tract of Land
situated in above named township, adjoining
lands Of Benjamin Elders, George Parfet and
others, containing los Acres, more or less,
known as the McElroy tract.
ALso-At the same time and place, the un-
divided one-half OF another tract Of Land
situated in Monroe township. adjoining the
above tract, bounded by Abraham Page and
others, containing l0o Acres, more or less,
with appurtenances-
The remaining undivided one-half Of each
of the above named tracts of land will be sold
at the same time and place, by the undersign-
ell as Assignee of JOHN Freet.
The above farms are under excellen. culti-
vation with Dwelling Houses, Barns and 9TH
er necessary out-bhildings thereon erected.
with running water and choice fruit on each.
TERMs.-One-fourth OF the purchase money
TO be paid on confirmation OF sale. including
FIVE per cent. to be paid when the property is
struck down; one-four;h on the lst day OF
April, 1867, when possession will be given,
the remainder, with interest. on the LIST day
of April, 1868. SAMUEL LEONARD.
Dec D. 1S66-ts
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
DON'T LIKE Ii.

VI. ". Davis, of the True Republican,
takes occasion in the last issue of that
paper to deny :ho authorship Of the letter
written TO Mr.. Levi Light on October Sd,
aud published in last veek's SENTINEL.
But 1t won't doj we have the letter in
Dagis' o,ga hand ard bearing his o,cn
Signature. His attempt to cover up his
own infamy by charging Mr.. Light with
dishonesty is only more conclusive evi,
dence Of his guilt, and it will be looked
upon in that light by the public who SO
well know the character Of this man, Da-
Wis, and his reputation for branding ev-
erybody as thieves, perjurers, &C., who
don't choose to think and act in accord
ance with his views or assist him in max
ing living by dishonect practices.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
.
NsENiCO,

NEW York, Dec. l0.-By the terms
of surrender Canales, with all his force,
will henceforth act with and under ESQ.,
bedo, In four days the conjoined force,
numbering about four thousand, will
move through Monterey to unite with
other forces cn the road for the recovery
of San Luis Potosi, which, together with
Durango AID Zacacus are promised deliv-
g nee By mex. January. The concentra'
ton of action throughout the Republic
now promises speedy del;Serance to Mex
leo. Juarez moves without reference to
this force.
\ City Of Mixico correspondent say
that since the arrival of Miramon ar,
Marqucze negotiation with the Emperor
for his returu to the capital have been re-
newed.
Mejia's force ct San LUIS Potosi were
levying forced loans to large amounts
One thousand dollars were demanded OF
the British Consulate
The Cabinet was to have met at Oriza-
ba on the 9th ult, when Vidaurri would
advise an abdication, and the opening Of
negotiations for that purpose with Jua-
rez.
Sherman is probably already on his way
to Durango, there to await the consumma,
ton of this plan. Upon the recovery Of
two thirds of the States IT is probable he
will urge a meeting of the Republican
Congress.
The rumor here of the progress in the
direction Of MejIa with an Imperial force,
and Of late route Of Liberals on this
road, under Marengo aud Trereno, is ridi-
culed by Escobado, whose information Of
Liter date reports small fight and vic
sorry by those Liberal Chiefs who are nov
in 4 small tom about twelve miles this
side of San Luis F6tosi awaiting the ar
rival of the rest Of the corps. Escooado
himself will stay here but few days at
ter his command. He hopes by spring tc
rest 10 the capital. Crowds Of Refugees
throng here each day since the surrender,
returning with sbeir effects. Confidence
and commerce under the restoration prom
isc better life CT The borders.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
INDIAN CJTRAGES.

ST. LOUIS, Dee Letters from F1rt'
Kealney and Smith, dated Nov 1st, give
accounts of Indian outraaes and murders
during tie past fall. The Sioux, Chey.
ennes and Arrapahoes are the principal
depredators. Large parties Of them raw
aged the road from North Platte to Vel.
low Stone River, distance OF $50 miles,
and even penetrated Montana and mur-
dered the miners and drove off theiI
stock. Scarcely train travcrsed thi.
region without losing men aud stock
eighteen rliners were killed at enc time
on VIVID River; three soldiers and two
citizens we're killed and scalped within !
mile Of Fort Smith, and three a.en were
killed on Yellow Stone about til. same
time; 220 mules, so horses and i30 cat
tie were stolen within rifle shot Of FJrt
ktarney. Six men were killed on the
read fron Fort Smith to Platte river, snc
1t Is represented as desoiate graveyard
One hundred and fifty men have been
killed SO far as is known, and .bere j.
only twenty meu at Fort Smith, and nc
Intelligence from Kearney has been re
ceived FOR many days, and it is feared
communication has been cut off Three
eommissary trains have been due for ;
month, and are supposed to be captured
The Crow Indians report l,500 lodge.
Of hostile indians mo,i;"g towards For
Smith, ard propose capturing it. Larg'
delegations Of these Indians had visited
the Crows, Flatbeads and Neese riiee:
viii. view of getting them to join il
a war against the whites, but without
success. Letters represent very bat
state of affairs.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
THE PREsIDENTAND PATgoyaGE

The newspapers which steadily upheld
the national armies while they battled
with rebellion, now almost as unanimously
advocate measures abridging the power
and the patronage of the President. TIE
President of the United States has the
welding Of more political power than the
Queen of England. He has at his dis.
posal more patronage, and it is more than
probable johnson has made more money
since he has been in power than was re-
ceived legitimately for qucenly services,
during the same time, by Victoria, The
excess of power and patronage which
johnson suddenly found at his disposal
turned his head and inflated his heart
His avaricc has outstripped the country
patience, and while we never expect tc
have man hereafter in the Presidency
equally as mcndacious and avaricious as
Andrew johnson, still the country owe:
it to its future safety to place all proper
Constitutional guards on the President, tc
diminish his patronage, curtail his power
and leave him merely the executor Of the
will of the people as it may be expressed
through the oallot-box by their elected
Representatives The course of no Pres
ident, since the adoption of the Constitu
ton, so filed the minds OF the masse.
with apprehension for the safety Of tht
Government as has the course of Andrew
johnson. His position has not only tend
ed to impair .he national credit, but it Ia.
affected the credit of individuals, derang
ed the transaction of business, endangered
the public veal, and almost brought on &
collision between two branches of the
Government. The country cannot afford
to undergo many experiences similar tC
that with Andrew johnson. Hence the
necessity of revising the powers Of ths
President. In reality all power is lodget
with the people, and it is the duty OF th'
people to see that those to whom they
delegate authority do not abuse it. NJ
subject before Congress is more earnestly
watched than that proposing to abridg'
the power of the President. The peop!
had an experience of traitor in Buchan
an. They now have had sight of petit,
tyrant in johnson. Hence the anxiet,
Of the people for protection agains. lik
nuisances in the future. HarrisJ m,
Telegraph.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
NEWS ITEMS.


John Mitchell has connected himself
editorially with the Richmond Dtis;,atch.
The bill a2lUsating Southern State
governments, if passed by Congress, will
be surely vetoed.
- The cotton crop Of Alabama for the
present year will reach one million five
hundred thousand bales.
No official news of Sedgwick's entry
into Matamoras had been received in
Washington y up till Saturday last.
- Connecticut, California, Kentucky
New Hampshire, Rhode Island aud Tenn
essce, choosing twenty nine members q
Connress, are yet to elect.
- The Government has commenced
civil action to recover 10000 damages
against John Deylin, the principal operator
in the distillery frauds in Brooklyn.
- A sister of late Governor of Ken
,ucky died few days ago in a station
house in CINCINNATI, OF congestion Of the
brain. She was a miserable druukard.
- The nine thousand ton steamship
Celestial EMPIRE for the new line ply
ing between San Francisco and China,
was launched at New York on Saturday
last.
"A hotel proprietor in Harrisburg was
cleaning his revolver, when it went of
aud the ball lodged in his body. lie died
in three days. His name was Ebenezer
LuGdy.
A young lady in Fredonia, New
Hampshire, was whipped by her father
for "slttins up nights with her lever
The day after the whipping there Was an
eIopement.
- A cane is being made in Norfolk
from the wood of the rebel ram Merrimac
and is to be rafied for at a fair, with the
understanding that the winner will present
it to jeff Davis
- Seven thousand dollars in gold and
silver were found BY al old hunter, 5uri
cd III keg, near the Mississippi river
below Wolf Island. The treasure is sup
posed to have belonged to some reLei vic
was killed during the war,
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
TIE TEST OATH.

Various stories have recently enlanated
from Washington in reference to the po-
stion of the Supreme Court in relation
to the test oath prescribed by Congress
during The Rebellion, and which is re-
ouired of councillors admitted to the bar
of that Court. According to some ac-
counts the Court was ready to pronounce
an opinion some days since, in which 1t
would decide against the constitutionality
of the oath. But this statement has rot
been borne out by the facts. That there
may be some doubt abo1t the matter may
be inferred from the circumstance that
the Court, yesterday, listened to argu-
ments from two gentlemen Of the bar be-
longing to Texas, who asked to be heard,
at this late day, against the constitution
atty Of TIE oath. If the Court had de-
termined to decide in their favor it is not
probable that the Judges would have IL
lowed their time to be occupied with a
matter in regard 10 which they had al
ready made up their minds. 1t is not ex-
pcdient, at this time, to anticipate What
! the decision will be. 1t should be un-
derstood, however, that it cannot reach
the general question Of the constitution
ality Of the test oath. The only question
before the Court is whether the act on
Congress shall be enforced against practi-
TONERS of Law. It Is argued that the law
cannot be defended which will interfere
with the business Of 4 man, ana prevent
him from earning lis living. Further
more, it is said that as this restriction only
operates upon the legal profession, it is
partial and unjust, inasmuch as men IL
other calings who could not take the
oath, are not interfered with. So far as
the act of Congress requiring the test
oath from public officers is concerned, the
controversy before the Supreme Court
can have no bearing. Congress has a
right to prescribe what qualifications it
pleases, for its own officers, and those OF
the Government. 1t is not likely, there.
| ro,., tho, the decision of the Cour. will
touch this matter. Courts which are
rightfully administered Isver decide ques-
tions not before them. Whenever Judge
goes out Of his way to express opinions
on collateral matters, his remarks are en-
titled die.um, and are not considered
authoritative upon the collateral question.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
THE FoRTIETH CONGRESS-.

BY a vote of l27 to 80, the House of
Representatives passed bill calling the
Fortieth Congress together on the ith OF
March. It's passage in the 5euato by a
vote of more than two thirds is certain -
There is 4 creditable feature in this bill,
that members of the present Congress
Will not be entitled to mileage by the i'm
mcdiate transfer from the Thirty ninth to
the Fortieth.
Had such law as this been on the
statute book Oh the Sd of March, 1865,
the course of Andrew johnson and his
"rolicy" could have been arrested before
he did SO much mischief by usurping the
legislative power Of the government.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
INAUGURATION OF GOV. GEARY.

1t is proposed that the Boys in Blue,
and the members of any other military
organizations existing in the State, shall
participate in the ceremonies attending
the Inauguration of Gen John W Geary
as Governor Of the Commonwealth. TIE
suggestion is a good one, and we hope viii
meet with general appreciation. The elec-
ton of General Geary was not only an
Acknowledgement and reward of his own
personal services and fitness, out was a
diet;nct and graceful recognition Of the
merits of the military class, to which he
belongs.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19
GRIM ADJUSTMENTS.

Senator Doolittle, before :he meeting
Of Congress, and after the people Of the
loyal North spoke through the October
and November elections, visited the South.
He was as far as Texas; and came home
by way of New Orleans, Mobile and other
Southern cities. In every rebel centre
and hot bed Of treason, he was received
by the rebels with marked courtesy and
distinction. Men, who, had gone South
before the rebellion, would hav, treated
him to coat of tar and feathers. because
he was Wisconsin aboitionist, now re.
ceived him as the most liberia! and en-
lightened of patriots and statesmen.
At Mobile there was most delightful
and happy little private affair gotten up to
the mutual delight of the ''Galant Sons
Of the Sunny South" and the Hon. Mr..
Doolittle. The Mobile papers are filed
with accounts of the Interesting inter
view," in which the Hon. Mr.. Dooli:t!e
convinced the champions of the alost
cause" that the future OF our Country.
although now dark, will soon become
bright again." and how, saye,h the editor
Of the Times, they "were chiefly pleased
with the contemptuous go-by he gave the
nefarious proposition of the Chicago
Times" and that it twas terrible rebuke
to those Southern papers which have more
than openly limited at the acceptance Of
the degrading self-imposed humiliation" :"
All this must have given grand satisfac-
to the "true Sons Of the South" and more
than one hearty bumper was drunk to the
health Of Doolittle, a recrcaut Senator OF
a Free State. But We can imagine when
the morrow came, aud these Southern
gentlemen" awoke to a realizing, sober re
Election, that after all, Mr.. Doolittle was
but one OF ten Senators, with .jort1 on the
other side of their re construction line
and that the smooth.tongued Dooittle wa:
repudiated by $4,000 majority in his OWL
Wisconsin. The delightful interview
cannot have failed to have made sadder. i
not wiser men.
1t is by such as these that the Southern
people are led to ignore the stern fact
that the loyal people of the c9untry meal
to lay down the conditions on which tn,
South shall resume their relations as State
to the National Union. Not even re
creant President can swerve them from
their purpose to build up anew the who'll
South on such loyal foundations as to Sc
cure the future against the horrors of
war which FOR four yeals appalled, the civ
ilized world. They have said by ma
jority of nearly half million, that Con
gress shall secure 20 the Nation securit
for the future, and that no recreant Pres
ident, or treacherous Senators shall stan,
in the way, every oue of whom will b
retired by the loyal people at The first op
portuni;y.--Lancaster Eransincr aa
Herald.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1866-12-19

DUBLIC SALE-Thc undersigned viii offer
l. at public sale in Bealetown, Juniata
county, Pa, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th,
1866, the following described Real Estate, TO
wit:
4 tract of Mountain land, situated partly
in Tuscarora township. Juuiata county, and
partly in Madison township, Perry county,
containing Four Hundred Acres, more or less
bounded by lands Of Samuel Peck, David
Beaie, Wm. Van Sweringen and others. Also.
tract Of Two Hundred Acres, adjoining the
above on the East. The above trtcrs are well
set with good heavy Chestnut Oak and Pine
Timber, and will be sold in lots to sui: pur-
chasers
Sale to commence at | o'clock P. ~. Of said
day when attendance will be given and terms
made known by
Dec. PTS. j. X. PATTERSON.