New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.
GENERAL NEWS.

! Tn, nD.bot Of the Fenisn news is that the Fenans
under Col ONeili, formerly OF the Union army now
Commander of tue Irish Republican Army n Canada.
with force variousy stated from 60 to 5000 have
taken Erie, which is no, fort, bnt small town near
" opposite Buffalo, the Canada side. There nbun
dant rumOrs about other exploits of the X A. n C.,
but we can cipher out nothing very definite beyond the
simple facts above detailed. Tho telegraph, howcyer re
counts some OF the incidents attendant upon friendly
headbreakng which occurred at ElmTa among party Of
intrepid Fenians but do not deem this essential
element the proposed subugation Of Great Britain.
The remains of the late Lieut.. Gen. Winfield Scott
were committed 10 ths earth yesterday at West Point
With appropriate and deeply Impressive ceremonies There
was very large attendance OF distinguished men from
al professions and calngs including deputaons from the
National Congress, from the army the navy and from
many municipal governments. The day Of the funeral
observed through the country by the display Of mourn
ing insignia and IN several cities business was Wholly
or il part suspended.
The news from Quarantine is quite unfayorabe. There
are IS new OF cholera reported and deaths took
place since the previous report There was total in the
her The condition OF the ship is deplOfaDc, being
crowded with the SICK, dying and dead
The proposition 10 rebuild Pixies Opera House at Gin
cnnat by subscription OOo in the form of ckcts
at 75 cts. EACH good for exhibition any time within
two years has been agreed upon by all parties and i'm
mediate steps TO be taken to carry tie project into
effect.
In the Strong divorce ease Yesterday the motion of
Mrs Strongs counsel to compel Mr.. s. TO pay her
sci fees and 20 have all his proceedings in the trial
stayed TIL such payment Is nNde, there long and
papers.
The music season in Central Park opens to-day the per
Torrance commencing At 3 o'clock, p. The band
FOR these entertainment is superior one and the
succession OF during the Summer cannot fail 20
be brilliant and highly popular
The annual Protestant Episcopal Convention OF the
diocese OF NewJersey has been in session during the last
week, Bishop Odenheiner presiding. During the year
the Bishop has confirmed $50 persons and have been
ordained There us ministers in the diocese.
The Board of Health will very devise ways and
for providing adequate quarantine accommodations
OF every kind IL As supposed that whatever may be done
viii need TO be done opposition to the wishes many
persons owning property adjacent TO Quarantine.
The Indian Peace Commissioners reached Fort Laramie
on MAY 30. There is large attendance OF the Sioux
Anapahoes and Cheyennes and the prospects for treaty Of
peace were good The council was 10 open yesterday
June u.
Further accounts received Of the alleged poison
ing by lead in Orange County appears there are heavy
esims for damages against the proprietor OF the mill
whence the poisoned hour has been sent out
The New-York Association for the Advancement Of
Science and Art considering the subject Of establish
ing an Astronomical as well as Magnetic Observatory
The plan is TO be at brought before the public
The New-York State Military Agency at Washington,
during May, collected and paid claimants $i9sJJ 81
beside accomplishing great amount OF other customary
work.
The foods in Western Alabama have been very de-
structive, than for many years The freshe
tends along river tract of at least 600 miles.
BY fire in Misunderstanding yesterday after
col0red burned death and several other
persons were seriously injured by the heat.
The Commission appointed TO consider the subject Of
providing communication between extreme points in this
city, invite plans for such communication.
The Excelsior and Harvard Base Ball Clubs Yesterday
had match game at Bedford, L. L. and the Harvard Club
was again defeated-the score standing 46 and 49,
There was a fremens muster at Poughkeepsie yester
day, at which 10000 spectators were present.
The wife Of Mr.. William Cullen Bryant is dangerously
i'll at her husbands residence, Roslyn, l.. L.
On the Fashion Course yesterday the stallion Wander
b roted $500 into his owners pocket Best time 2:29
The Maryland Episcopal Convention at Baltimore ad
Iournsd sine die yesterday.
Gold was excited yesterday and quite large business
was done ia tho vestDae Of the godroom the
the Fenan Invasion The price the opening was lO but
Il advanced 10 4lt and closed l4 bid Business
tirey suspended on the Stock Exchange