Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-02-16

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commence immediate hosdlities against the
spaniards.
Csllso is strongly fortified with heavy guns,
including eight Blakely cast steel guns, 500
Founders.
The Monitor Victoria and Ram Eva, are
also in port. Some Of the batteries are off,
cered by Americans who had experience in
the late war.
The Peruvian war steamer Callao, was at
Panama repairing. Will soon leave to Join
her consort.
This correspondent also says four ironclads
will leave England before the declaration Of
war reaches there,a will either attack Cuba
or carry destruction into the ports of Spain,
and attempt the destruction Of the naval ar
senal at Ferrol.
Gen. Fitzpatrick had left Callao for valps-
rAizo, in the English mail packet.
TIE U. steamer Wateree remains at
CAllAo.
A number Of ez-confederate officers have
been engaged for the Gillian navy. Ten had
left Panama for a ChiliAn war steamer Tor
pedoes, and other Internal machinery, for the
destruction Of the Spanish feet, has arrived
at Callso. 1t was pusshased in New York
by an agent Of the Gillian government, who
passed through Panama on his return a fort
night ago.
A Washington dispatch says the Canadian
officials, before they left, threw out some hints
that II the Reciprocity Treaty was allowed to
expire without some action upon the question
Of the fisheries, it might lead to serious diff
6culty. OF course they could not permit our
people TO continue to hsh in their waters un-
der the treaty stipulStions. If the Reciprocity
Treaty expired. We are limited to very
email margin, and II our fishermen 20 beyond
that limit, they will be forced back.
A less peaceful view Of the Mexican situa-
ton appears to be gaining ground in Con-
grsssionsl circles. Napoleon's expressions
are regarded As evAsive and disingenuous, and
1t is thought be does not really intend to
withdraw his troops, unless our government
will recognize Macmillan, or enter into some
other compromise in the matter.
Many military men entertain the opinion
that our force on the Rio Grande is to be
increased at once, and our affairs there are to
be placed on war footing Immediately.
NEW YoRK, Feb. IL.
Yesterday afternoon Hitler g. Sons drug
mile, in Jersey City, were destroyed by fire.
Loss, $4,000.
San Francisco correspondent says the
emigration scheme of Asa Mercer to transport
the widows and daughters Of soldiers VINO
fell in battle to Washington Territory, re-
ceives severe condemnation in that territory,
California and Oregon.
A bill to appropriate $4,000 for the benefit
Of the emigrants who have already sailed, was
defeated in the Legislature of Washington
Territory. They would not countenance the
scheme.
Washington dispatch Gays Col. Osband,
late Of the 4th Illinois infantry, has written
letter denying that he WAS recently murdered
in Mississippi.
WARRINGTON, Feb. ~.
Stories are again in circulation that three
members Of the Cabinet are not fully COM
mitted to to the Presidents reconstruction
policy. but will be relieved of their position
at an early day. All such statements are per-
mature as yet.
The Republican takes confidence from the
fact that the President, on all occasions,
sternly rebukes every evidence of disloyalty
at the South, and will fully approve of the
rejection Of disloy al men sent from that sec
tion to Congress.
The Baltimore Sun says that the Presi- |
dents interview with the Virginia delegation |
will give satisfaction to all moderate men Of
the Republican party. AS the majority in
Congress are reasonable, there is not much
left to quarrel about.
Renewed efforts are being made to prevent
any conflict between Congress and the Pre.i- |
dent. 1t is not believed that the suffrage bill
ever reach him.
The Inteligencer is still in a state of ex-
ultation at recent political events, and saws the
President will protect government against
both extremes.
New YORK, Feb. IS.
A morning paper publishes letter from
President Jaurez TO friend in this country.
de says that the enemy is consuming the |
last resources, and his forces are becoming
demorslized. He is very hopeful Of the Re-
publican cause in Mexico, and says that with
out the necessity Of the U. S. taking any part
in the war, they will be able to attain a def
mite triumph of the cause of national independ-
ence.
The attitude assumed by the government
OF the U. 8. has been great moral support
TO the Republican cause in Mexico.
large Fenian meeting was held at Coop
es Institute last evening. 1t is reported that
several pieces of heavy cannon have recently
been purchased in this city for Gen. Sweeney, /
the Secretary Of War.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the /
Herald states that a banker OF Norfolk has
defaulted and departed with $4,000.
Washington correspondent states that
coalition has been formed by ex-paymasters |
to work bill through Congress, granting
them compensation as premium on their /
honesty throughout the war
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. IL.
Col. W. Fl. Coyle, Judge Advocate OF KY,
left for the Dry Tortugas with guard over
the prisoners convicted by military court
martial, and sentenced to confinement at Tor
Iugas.
Gen. Palmer leaves for Nashville Tennessee
tomorrow to confer with Gen. Thomas res
pecting matters in this department.
The military commission in tho case OF the
guerrilla, Berry, found him guilty
81 eleyel separate murders, and sentenced
him to be hanged. Gen. Palmer has approved
of the finding, and the third of March is
liked for the execution.
HoRRIBLE TRAGEDY IN FLORIDA. AT
Monticello, Fla, on the 9th ult., a young lady
sbo had been gradually losing her mind re-.
ired to her room about ten o'clock. Shortly
ftsr, a. member of the family wits passing
he door OF her room ste was heard praying
sryently. The odor ofburning rags was also
Ioticed. and the door being opened the young