The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-11-01
NEW YORK.

New York, Oct. 30.-Mayor Hoff-
man has received letter from Presi-
dent johnson in reply to the letter of
the former transmitting the resolu-
ton of the Common Council concern
ing the Fenians. The President re-
ferring to the action already taken
through the Secretary of State, says
These prompt proceedings will con
vince you of the deep interest felt by
the Government of the United States
in the case of these citizens and of its
determination to take all steps that
maybe necessary and proper for the
protection of all its citizens, whereso-
ever they may be.
An Albany special says: A rapid
survey of the Fenian situation from
Albany to the frontier enables one to
report the greatest activity every
where prevailing among the circles.
The Common Council of this city
have adopted the resolutions look
ing to practical aid to the Fenians.
And the Common Council Of Troy,
with the entire appreciation of the
Mayor, will follow suit tomorrow
night.
The Fenian Rife Association held
a most important meeting in Troy
last night, and are in session again to-
night. Everywhere the circles of the
organization are showing more of
practical meaning in their attitude in
view of the approaching possible exc
cutions in Canada, than ever known
before. Arms are scattered in great
quantities all along from White Hall to
Burlington, and know that a large
quantity arc and have been for a long
time secreted on Canadian soil at a
point not far distant from st. Albans,
Vermont.
New York, Oct. 31.-A Washing
ton special says the Republican, of
that city, makes an authoritative de-
nial of the rumOrs concerning Mexi-
can affairs, and says the reports were
started in the interest of the Mexican
bondholders.
Forty thousand tons of railroad
iron was sold at anction, to-day, at
the Delaware Locks and Western
Railroad, at slight advance upon
the last prices.
New YoRk, Oct. 31.-The steam
ship Arizona, from Aspinwall the 23d,
arrived this morning. She has ST.
200, 900 in treasure.
Since the change of rule of affairs
are progressing peaceably on the 18TH
mus.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-The 7fibunes s
Montpelier, Vermont, special, of yes
terday, says A vote was taken in the
House, to-day, upon the proposed
amendment to the Constitution. 1t
stood: Yeas, 1899; nays, IL.
Several miles OF the Union Pacific
Railroad has been accepted, and the
road Is now in running order go
miles west of Omaha.
New YORK, Oct. 31.-No traces
have been discovered of George Cal
vert, the young man who stole $4,000
IN gold certificates yesterday from Mr..
&. &. Parks. The detectives, how
ever. are still on the track and hope
that some portion Of the money may
yet be found. Mr.. Parks is held in
high estimation as broker and the
loss does not break up his business.
New YoRK, Oct 3l.-To-day, A. J.
Vanderpool, in behalf of VIM. r.
Griffith and others, applied in the Su-
preme Court for an injunction against
Ghas. A. Scott and the present Board
of Directors of the Milwaukee and
Minnesota Railroad Company. charg-
ing them with having in consideration
of $460, 600 secured from the old board
the management of the road, and that
they are now acting in the interest of
the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.
The defendants deny both the charges
and the jurisdiction Of the Court.
James Lambert, arrested some time
since for robbing an Internal Revenue
officer while on his passage from Ore
gon to San Francisco, escaped from
the police headquarters, where he was
confined, this morning.
The steamer City of London from
Liverpool, has arrived.
A Macon telegram says the city
authorities furnish from six to ten
cofinf daily for eO!ored panr"rs.