Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-09
Domestic Nrus.


More than half dozen letters were re-
ceved to-day by representative Mckee Of Ken.
tucky, detailing outtages committed against
the freedmen Of that State in various parts oi
his district. One case Of shooting two me-
grces and robbing them had occurred, and
upon the arrest Of the perpetrators Of the act
by the agents Of the bureau they we're dis
charged by a writ Of habeas corpus sued out
and tried before circuit judge Of the State
court Another case was where a party OF
white men went 20 the house Of an old man,
nearly 80 years Of age. and freeman nearly
all bis life, and robbed him Of his money and
kicked him TO death, and then raked Goals
from the fire and putting him on them roasted
first one side and then the other. They also
burned two other negroes nearly to death, A.,
putting out the eyes Of one, and boasted that
they not only intended to drive out the ne
[ groes, but intended elso 10 drive out certain
whites.
Gen. Fisk reports in Tennessee encourage
ingly on freedmens affairs and says that there
is great Advancement in education, industry
and good order. There are bat few depend
ents upon Government charity within the
State.
NEW YORK, March |.
HEADQUARTERS FENGAN BROTHERHOOD, !
March 1, 1866.
brothers The hour for action has arrived
habeds corpus is suspended in Ireland. Our
brothers are bel arrested by hundreds and
thrown into prison.
Call your circles together Immediately.
SEND US all the aid in your power at once,
and, in Gods name, let US start for our des-
tinauon.
Aid, brothers, help, for God and Ireland.
(Signed), JOHN O'MAHONEY.
"God Save the Green"
All circles of Fenians are requested to meet
in their respective halls and armories on the
receipt Of the above order, TO take action on
the news just received.
Patrick j. Downing, Secretary of Civil
Affairs, has issued call for immediate action,
and says the military Department viii take
charge Of military contributions and mobilize
them.
Gen. B. F. Mullen, Secretary Of Military
and Naval Affairs, has published a similar
appeal, and tells the Brethren to look out
for secret orders.
The Irish People newspaper says gentle-
man has just arrived from Paris, who says
that the moment the Irish population as
sumes belligerent character towards England,
they will be so recognized by Louis Ma
poleon. Bosh.
WASHINGTON, March l.
The house refused to take up the recipro-
city bill or any of the appropriation bills this
morning and proceeded to discuss the civil
right bill already passed by the Senate This
will undoubtedly be passed by the House.
BALTIMORE, March /.
The meeting called to sustain the recon-
gtruction t,olfrv nf Dcn1rasa ,.as balJ -, Tho
Front street theatre where Lincoln and John
son were nominated. The spacious building
was densely packed, and great enthusiasm
manifested. Senators Cresswell Of Mary
land, Trumbul Of ILL.,, and Nye of Nevada,
and Representatives Mckee of Kentucky,
aud Francis Thomas and j. l.. Thomas Of
Maryland, and others spoke.
Senator Trumbull reviewed the recent
speech OF Mr.. Seward at New York.
ALBANY March |.
Last night Milton Whipple and family at
Riga New York, were tied up in their house
with ropes and the safe robbed Of over $780,
600. Before the family were released the
thieves were far beyond the hope of capture.
WAsHIEGToN, March l.
To-day the committee appointed at the mass
meeting held in Baltimore, to endorse the
President, waited upon President Johnson
and presented resolutions adopted at that
meeting. On being admitted, Governor Cox
who accompanied the committee, made a
speech, when the President replied, thank
ing them for their kindness, and saying
among other things that tAunts which have
been uttered against him had no effect upon
him. His only work was the restoration Of
the country. When the rebellion is put
down and we find party against consolida-
tion and concentration, it is the same spirit
as rebellion, and leads to the same end de-
struction Of the government desire no.
thing but to effect this reconciliation thorough
ly.
The President was subsequently, visited by
delegates to the Iron and Steel convention.
Mutual speeches of happy nature were
made.
NEW York, March 2.
A Havana letter says the Captain General
has received orders to send 1000 troops to
join Spanish Pacific squadron.
Col. O'Mahoney's call to the Fenians, was
responded to by a largely attended meeting
OF all the circles, which we're held last night.
WAsHINGToN, March ?.
VIM. A. Browning, private Secretary to
the President, died this morning, after a few
weeks illness.
LOUISVILLE, March l.
One-armed Berrey, whose execution was
to take place tomorrow, has been respited
for fourteen days.
NEW ORLEANS, March l.
The steamship Star of the Union, from
New York, has arrived.
The Louisiana House of Representatives
to-day passed bill requiring for the next two
years the full apprised value to be realized
on forced sales OF claims, due before 1865.
The Mexican Times of Jan ~, says fresh
foreign troops are daily arriving in Mexico.
The approaching city election attracts gen
eral attention.
Mr., Nixon, of the Crescent, is a candidate
for Mayor.
number Of prominent citizens have re-
quested Judge Ogden to run.
SAN FRAHOlsoo, March |.
Large shipments Of grain and breadstuHs
are going TO Australia, in consequence OF the
closing of the Chilian- ports by Spain.
The prospects Of a large yield OF grain and
gold are splendid.
WAsHiNGroE, March 8.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued
orders not 10 permit Spanish OF Chilien war
vessels to enter ports Of the u. s., except