Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-06-01
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TERRlBLE FIRE Ar On oREEK.


ON CRY. Pa, May 26.
The most destructive FIRE that ever occur.
red in this region took place in this city to-
day. The whole east side OF Oil Creek, com
pfising half Of the business portion Of the c-
ty, is in ashes; rs stores, 8 hotels 40 dwell.
ing houses, church, and seminary, are a
mass Of ruins.
The loss is over Que million dollars, which
Is insured for only 100000.
NRw YORK, May rs.
Mr.. Solomon Andrews, with three others,
made an ascent in his flying ship this after
noon. After remaining an hour in the air
they landed at Astoria, miles distant. They
found no difficulty in making Roadway against
the wind. The Doctor has no doubts of his
ability to navigate the air.
New YORK, May %.
Gold, 1877 3-s. 6s of 81, los IL. 1905
100 3-s. 5.20s, 1902 3.S.
The special dispatches from Washington
say II is considered certain that jeff Davis
trial will be postponed until the November
term Of the Richmond court.
II is also quite probable the indictment
will be altered, the Grand Jury having only
Adjourned, and are entitled to make changes
in the bill.
Other presentments will be made at the
ducts the prosecution.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 81.
Ferrell, the murderer, was captured by the
citizens Of Shelbyville yesterday, and sent
here to-day.
H received SO shots before being captured,
and it lie supposed they will prove fatal.
A man named Banker was also captured
with him.
A third associate escaped.
There are rumors that large number Of
Fenians are going Northwafd from this vi
cinity tonight. Destination unknown.
WAsHrN eToN, May 2s.
The Republican Senators were in caucas
again this morning until the hour arrived for
the commencement Of the session, and they
will adjourn the Senate after the business
hour to resume their private deliberations.
SARATOGA, N. Y, May 20.
A fire was discovered in the north wing of
Congress Hall, about o'clock this morning.
The whole building was destroyed Loss,
5000, 900. Much furniture was saved In
surance not ascertained. The hotel was to
have been opened on Wednesday.
BosToE, May 30.
Lieut.. Gen. Winfield Scott died at West
Point to-day in the s0th year of his age.
CIEcINNkTI, May 30.
There is movement of the Fenisns now GO
ing on. Quite a number of them left this
city yesterday bound to Canada.
Large shipments Of arms have been made
northward within few days.
There are signs that an extensive raid is
about to be made upon Canada.
Movements Of men, aud transportation Of
arms have been in progress some days with
degree of secrecy that indicates business.
WAsHINGToN, May 20.
The refusal Of the House to give vote Of
censure Secretary McCulloch last night,
is very significant
Some ofthe Republicans who voted against
the proposition to take from the Secretary
the power TO appoint a special Commissioner
of taxation, are much incensed ag anst the
Secretary for his serenade speech.
Thad stevens new plan of reconstruction,
introduced into the House yesterday, meets
with no favor
The Republican Senators did not conclude |
their work last night in caucus, and were |
again in caucus this morning.
The difficulty is not in coming to general
agreement to support whatever is finally pre-
sented. 1t is in selecting suitable consti-
tutional amendment.
The Senators do not feel satisfied with the
propositions which come from the House,
and are determined, il possible, to amend il.
WEST PorNT, N. Y, May 20.
Gen. Scott died five minutes past eleven
o'clock this morning. He was out on Sat-
urday afternoon, and then showed no signs
Of his early death. Sunday be began failing
quite fast, though none Of his Physicians ex.
pected he would expire at such an early day.
He was perfectly conscious up to the moment
n 10 81 L. - L. l.
come two hours previous. He recognized the
chaplain of the post ten minutes before he
died, and clasped his hand in silence.
New YoRK, May 80.
Gold. 1856. 6's Of 81 100 / A 7.3O's lo2 !
"a; 5 eos l02 Ia; lO-40's, 90.
The Postmaster General will soon send in |
reply to the Senate, stating that il is imprac-
scable to connect the telegraph with the
postal system.
The Times dispatch says several nomina-
tions were rejected by the Senate yesterday
by the strong vote of three iourths. Among
them Wade Hampton, postmaster at Pitts
burg. Pa,
nwA WEST PoIST, May 80
The funeral of Gen. Scott will take place
at p. ID. Friday ntxt at the chapel of the
Academy. His remains will be inferred in
the West Point Cemetery.
ui A.sr WARRINGTON, May 80.
The Republicans are in high glee to-day.
They atsert that noses have been counted
and that 35 votes can be relied on in the Sem
ate for the Reconstruction proposition as il
now stands. and that it will go through the
House with rush.
Mr.. Doolittle is said to be included in the
above count.
a-'' t NEW ORLEANS, May %.