The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-08
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Afternoon DisptChes.
The FeHIans and their Move
meBts.
still In a Fog.
Order for the Arrest OF PreSI-
dent Roberts.
New Military Department.
National Fair.
Cholera.
Col. O'Neill Released on Ball.
n
Gen. Sweeney Arrested.
Arms and Ammunition Seized.

Arms and Ammunition Seized.
NEW YORK, June 6.-Dispatches from
franklin, Vermont, last night, say that the
Fenians, about 1000 strong, will make re-
connoisance in Canada, pick out place for
camping on the other side of the line, en-
trench, and have the men come up. They
are to gather supplies and forage upon the
enemy, after which they will move on, and
an attack viii undoubtedly be made about
day break.
dispatch from st. Albars, yesterday,
says Gen. Sweeney has ordered an advance.
Gen. Mahon commands the movement.
Gen. Spear is bringing up the support. The
United States regulars are represented as
sympathizing strongly with the Fenians.
The British soldiers who were at st. Or
mond have gone to st. Alexanders.
British accounts say there are 5000 Fe-
mans between Newport and Malone. The
grand movement appears to have COM
menced in earnest. Fenians and supply
wagons were constantly moving yesterday,
between st. Albans, East High Gate and
Franklin.
New YORK, June There was consider
able excitement among the Fenian fratern-
ity last night. Attorney General Speeds
order to arrest all the prominent Fenians
acted unfavorably on the Brotherhood.
warrant has been issued fer the arrest of
President Roberts and placed in the hands
of Marshal Murray, but Roberts could not
be found.
Roberts has issued characteristic ad
dress to the Fenians, denouncing the course
of England during our late war, and her
active sympathy with, and assistance OF the
rebel cause. He feels assured that most all
true and loyal Americans are with their
Irish brethren who fought for the Preserva-
Iion ofthis Republic. He bids his fellow
countrymen TO be Of good cheer, and pre-
diets that all viii yet be well closing up
as follows
ono matter, fellow-countrymen, how
many Of us may fall, our cause willIuiumph
as sure as Just God lives and Iri5hmen aud
their descendants remain true to the genius
and valor for which our race have been al
ways conspicuous"
a Fenian meeting, announced to take
place in the City Hall Park last evening,
did not take place. T6mmany Hall was
closed, and the Fenians were somewhat
discouraged by the action Of the Govern
ment.
It is reported that 200 recruits were
raised yesterday for the Fenian cause. 1t
is believed that large numbers have secret
ly gone north since Monday, and that more
will follow soon.
WAsHINGToN, June I'm consequence of
the Fenian demonstration on Canada, it has
been found necessary to create three new
military districts in the Department of the
Egst. The line of the Northern frontier,
from and including Erie, Pa, aad OswegO,
n. Y, will constitute the district OF Onta-
rio, headquarters at Buffalo, n. Y. Brevet
Brig. Gen. w. F. Barry, Colonel of the I'd
Artillery, has been assigned to this COM
msnd. That portion of the Northern from
tier from and exclusive Of 0swegO, n. Y. to
the point at which the Northern boundary
of the State of New York leaves the river
st. LsWrence has been constituted the dis
triot of the st, Lawrence, headquarters at
Ogdensburg, n. Y. J. Yodges, First Artil-
lery, has been assigned to this command.
That portion Of the Northern frontier,
from the point at which the Northern boun-
dsry of the State Of New York leaves the
river st. Lawrence, to Island Pond, N. H.,
and to include Piattsburg, n. Y, will con-
stitute the district Of Champlain, headquar-
ters at St. Albans. Maj. A. a. Gibson, Sd
Artillery, is assigned to the command. The
district Of the st. Croix has been abolishe q
NEw YORK, June 7.-Specials from 0g-
densburg say the movements Of the Fenians
in that quarter continue brisk. Since Fri
day at least 800 Fenians passed through
there, toward the Canadian border, and
there is reliable information that nearly
10 600 are concentrated there.
The United States regulars when sent 90
DeKslb junction to seize Fenien arms, were
directed to load with ball cartridge, but af
ter they were gone, forty balls were found
on the ground where they loaded.
A Kin ston, C. W, dispatch Of the 9th
saws there are 5000 troops there, one half
being regulars.
W6sHivGroN, June THE National Fair
for the benefit Of the sailors and soldiers
orphan home, was inaugurated at Washing
ton last night. Senator Wilson presided
and introduced Mai. Gen. Howard, Maj,
Gen. Banks, Col. Mckee and finally Presi
dent johnson TO the large assembly. The
President remarked that he came there
merely TO say a word in the cause of hu-
mauitv, aud to unite in the expressions of
the nations gratitude TO the nations de-
Tenders. What nobler object than the
present one could we engage in. The edu-
cation of the destitute orphans Of our sol
diers' would be a work OF peace. There
was very large crowd present, and the
initiatory exhibition was a complete sue
cess.
NEw YoRK, June THE morning papers
have the following specials from Washing
ton:
Senior Romero still declines having any
official intercourse with Santa Anna, al
though the latter has written full eXpla- !
nation of MS motives and objects to him.
The number of criminal pardons issued |
since April Is, 1865, is officially reported at
I64, and for political offences ,23S.
The railroad companies of New England |
have struck for higher prices for carrying |
the mails.
The House committee viii report against |
admitting Utah as q State. Some OF them |
favor a military government.
\ tri-weekly msil is to be established be- |
tween Virginia City, Nevada, UiG Humboldt, |
TO Boise City, Idaho. The contract has /
been made.
A dispatch from Richmond yesterday, |
saws the case Of John q. Breekinridge Is /
before the Grand Jury, and a true bill for |
treason will be found.
C1NCTNNAFI, June 7.-Captain Menter died 1
last night. from the effects OF his wounds. /
NEw YoRK, June 7.--Since the last report i
from Quarantine, eight new eases and nine 1
deaths from cholera have occurred. The /
number remaining on board the hospital 4
shin is sixty-seven. The Board OF Health /
occupied Seouins point yesterday. Many
threats but no resistance hss been made IS
vet. A sufficient force is there 10 guard the
grounds.
AUGUSTA, GA, June 5.-ln tornado to,
day, school house was thrown down and
seven chi dren killed and nine wounded.
The crops we're seriously damaged by the
hail.
BUEFALo, June six Fenian officers
were brought before U. S. Commissioner
Parker this morning. II. Money, oi Bun
alo, was released on bail Of s., 600 10 appear
at this court on Thursday next. Colonel
O'Neil, j. N. Togarty, William Smith, NJ.
Falvey, and James Ryan, gave boEds for
six thousand dollars % appear on tho 18th
inst at Csnandaigua, 10 answer before
Judge Shipman, Of the United States Dis
trict Court. These men are now around
town. receiving the congratulations Of their
friends.