Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-09-28

Cornelius Battenger, his wife and three daugh-
tiers occupying the third story, and fearing to
leap from the windows, were all barned TO
death, being found lying close together in q
group, their remains baked TO a crisp. An
other family Of FIVE persons, named Hsrty,
were seen at the fourth story windows,
screaming for assistance from the tiremen IN
the street, who procured fea'her-beds Tor
them to jump upon. The invitation was
fearful one, but there was no alternative. 1t
had to be done quick, or they would all be
burned alive. The flames at that time were
in the very room with them. An infant was
the first to be saved. being carefully dropped
by the parents, and was caught without inju'
~. Next, the boy nine years old, tried the
leap, sprang wildly, striking with great vio-
lence on the stone sidewalk. He was picked
up insensible, the blood flowing from his
mouth and ears, and cannot survive. The
other boy and girl were dropped, Ind both
fell on the bed, and thouSh severely shocked
may recover.
Mrs HARRY next dropped and luckily
struck the bed and was not much Injured
VIM. Harry was now left alone, the flames
were right upon him In his haste he leaped
too far, missed the bedding and struck with
great force on the sidewalk he was taken
up insensible and is fatally injured.
The evidence given at the investigation
leads to the conclusion that the fire was the
work of an incendiary and $1,000 reward lie
offered for his detection
P1rTsBURe, Sept. 25.
There were at the City Hail last evening,
Gov. Cox. Of Ohio, Gen. Hartman, Of n. H.,
and Col. Bogue, OF this city. Splendid re-
ceptions were given last night to the dele
gates who arrived.
At midnight trains arrived, bringing in
large numbers of delegates with Gen. Butler
at their head. They were received by the
Mayor, with music and escorted to the City
Hall.
Gems. Butler, Geary, Schenck, Hawkins
and Sprague made short speeches in reply to
the welcome OF the Mayor.
Four steamboats, had Just arrived from
down the Ohio River, bringing five thousand
boys in blue.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The boys in blue are here in numbers with
out number. They have come by companies
and by boat loads.
The city is gaily decorated. Every street
and almost every house is hung with our tn
umphant hsgs.
Gems. Geary, Butler, Sprague, Banks, De-
vens, Simon Cameron, Sohenck, Streight and
other notables are here. Fremont is ex-
pected to-day. Gen. Butler was received
enthusias tcally along the line Of railroad and
at Pittsburg and was frequently cheered as
our next President.
There are delegations here from every 10y
al State. Banks, Butler, Burnside, Gov.
Cox and others are spoken Of as temporary
Chairman, Gen. Logan it seems certain will
be the unanimous choice OF the people for
permanent Chairman.
THIRD DISPATCH.
The wigwam will accommodate 5000 del
egates. This is the lowest estimate Of the
number already present in the city. 1t is
expected that the Convention will continue
in session three days at least, and possibly
all the week
The city has been magnifcently decorated
by the ladies, with flowers, banners, notices
and national flags. A triumphal arch has
been erected on Federal street. 1t is copied
after the tfiumphal arch erected TO Napoleon
in Milan.
Gov Faiichilds, of Wisconsin Ex- Vice
President Hamlin, Hamlin's son, Gems. Bar
low, Cochran, NeRlay, Hawkins, Oliphant
and other military Maj and Brig. Generals
have arrived. Among the delegates here are
the venerable John Burns Of Gettysburg, and
the celebrated Wis consin eagle, Old Abe
10 also here.
The Convention will meet at ! . o'clock.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25.
Mr.. Hartz and son who were Injured Jump
ing from the burning building. Sunday morn
ing, died last night; also a third party whose
name was not ssceriained.
At Fenian picnic yesterday, Stearns
made speech, in which he asserted that
fighting would commence in Ireland this
lear, and he would be with them in the fight.
The Tribune's special New Orleans dis
patch Of the Oath says official information
received from Benham, Texas, shows that
lace to be in state OF instruction.
The citizens are all armed and patrol the
streets, to prevent the soldiers from coming
INTO the town.
The Mayor or Sheriff is reported to have
'elegraphed to the Adjutant General of the
ntate to know how many men he could furn
ri to drive the yankees off. A reply is sal,
have been received, Offering 500 well armet
men, and more il necessary.
The officer in command of the detachmen
u. S. troops, making about 60 men. ha
ntrenched and otherwise fortified his posi-
on.
Gen. Sheridan left for the scene of actioi
this morning.
NEW York, Sept. &c.
Gold. l44 l-2. 1905, los 5 s. 2Q's q
'62, Ill Id do. of '65, 1884. l0.40.
as "a. November coupon l4l,
The Tribuno's New Ortaus dispatch ha
the folrowing Mexican news
There are indications of joint and vigorou
operations shortly on the part OF the Imperi
slists. 1t is reported that the Liberals har
exercised terrible retsliations in Monterey
1t is said that Gen. Sheridan while on III
II ontier had frequent interviews with Juarez'
Guards at MatamoIas.
A Leaysnworth dispatch of the 25th say
information from Forts Lamarie, Reno an,
Zig Horn state that 100 whites were kille,
by the Indians.
The road from Lsmarie to Powder river /
filed with The graves of the murdered men.
A whole train was murdered on tine Biz
Horn river a number of men and womer
have also been killed. The Indians have be
come emboldened by unchecked success.
band of Arapshoes attacked anothe
nain on the Big Horn. killed seven men
.iole all the stock and compelled the peop
TO stop travelling.
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