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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-21
A MURDERER'S FATE.
The Execution Of Alexander B.
Wiley at Wllke, barre To-day.
The Prisoners Statement-A Career
of Recklessness and Crime.
Etc, Etc, ETC., Etc. ETC., Etc.

In TIE EVENING TELEGRAPH yesterday after
noon, we gave the full details of the crime for
the commission of which Alexander b. Wiley
was doomed to suffer death. The facts in the
case were briefly these:-
Previous to the war Wiley was on very init
mate terms with a woman named Alice
Gardner Both of them were rather disrepu-
table characters. Wiley enlisted in the 143d
Regiment Pennsylvania Vounteers, from which
he deserted several times. During his absence
Alice dispensed her charms promiscuously,
and finally, about year ago, married a man
named McElwee. On the morning of May 16,
1866, about three months after Alice's mar
riage, Wiley went to the house where she
was living, few miles from Wilkesbarre,
Luzerne county, and deliberately shot her
through the head He effected his escape, and
was not captured until the following October,
when he had returned to the neighbOrhood
with band of incendiaries and robbers. He
was put upon trial in December convicted of
murder in the first degree, and sentenced to
be hung on the 18th of March. Until within
a week or so of the appointed dav he re-
mained very stubborn and resentfll, refusing
religious consolation. He then changed his
bearing entirely, becoming very penitent for
the reckless life he had led. On this account
Governor Geary granted respite of six days,
that he might have ample time to prepare
himself for entrance into another world. The
execution was finally fixed for to-day, and
preparations made accordingly.
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under.shirt with silk facings, white socks. and

under.shirt with silk facings, white socks. and
carpet slippers.
He looked more like man about to appear
on the stage and dance hornpipe, than like
one about to die q telon's death. He told me
had passed a comfortable night, and ate an egg
for his breakfast. The culprit was not confined
strictly to his cell at this time The door was
open, and he would come and 20 from his cell
to the corridor leading into the prison-ya for
some time and coollY watched the workmen
engaged in putting up the scaffold.
he passed his opinion about the appearance
of the scene as though IL was job of work he
was experimenting. While standing here he
remarked that he had run out of cigars; and
on two being furnished him he lighted one,
and engaged In quiet conversation with us
all this in direct view OF the half-cOm-
pleted scaffold. AT one time he slyly
pulled out q small flask. which had contained
a little brandy; and after exhibiting II for
moment placed 1t in his pocket, with q wink,
MS much as to say that he had got ahead of the
Sheriff that time. The general bearing of the
man reminds one of Payne, the conspirator.
Before he was executed he appeared perfectly
contented, and seemed as though he felt that
the day had been set apart for a little pleasant
recreation for himself and those who were
around him. The sound of the band playing
near the Court House. while the guards were
forming, seemed to greatly crafty him, and he
courted the observation of every one about him.
The party who handed him the two cigars
apologized for not having more, when Wylie
said "Oh! l guess these will last as long as
have % live" He was evidently one OF the
most hardened criminals on record
Continued IN our Third Edition.
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Gibbcs delivered short addresses, after which
TO the church.
The strictest order prevailed, which is par
TALLY due to the excellent management of Chief
Marshal william Simons, and other influential
members of the various associations. Taken in
all bearings, the pleasant feelings engendered
by this gathering canuot be too highly a0precia-
ted nor It's importance oyerestimated. Disfran-
chised whites were invited to address enfranChl-
sed blacks, and the advice given was received IN
tie spirit in which II was extended, while the
remarks OF the colored speakers were OF such
a character as to give general satisfaction.
In the evening a torchlight procession was
formed, and calls we're made upon Chancellor
Carroll, W. X. Bachman, Esq, and other promi-
nent citizens who delivered impromptu ad'
dresses, when the celebratonists returned 10
their rendezvous and we're dismissed.
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FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPH. ]
WASHINGTON. March 81.
Recent Movement of Troops Towards
the Canadian Frontier

The statement that nine car loads of troops
passed up the Hudson River Railroad yester-
day en- route for OswegO, N. Y, has created
considerable sensation among the Fenians and
their sympathizers here. Speculation is rife
as to what information could have reached the
Government to cause such a commotiOn
among the military. Runners were ahoat that
intelligence had been received by the Govern
ment that another formidable Fenian raid Yas
about to be made into Canada, and the fact
that General Graut had gone to New York
on Monday last, and is still there, seemed
to lend confirmation to the report. Diligent
inquiry into the occasion of this unusual move
ment of troops however, rObs the story of
all its startling features, as the explanations
given by the best authority here disclose that
the troops going north are number of re-
cruts from Hart's Island, New York, on their
way to join their several commands stationed
in Northern New York, together with one or
two companies despatched to relieve other COM
panies, which are ordered to reoin the regi-
ments to which they belong. No intelligence
of an unusual character has been received here
in reference to meditated Fenian demOnstra-
tons on the Canada border, and General
Grants presence in New York is accounted for
by the statement that he is there to meet his
associate trustees of the Peabody trust fund
for the education of the Southern youth.
There was rumor here, too, that the Cana
dian authorities had demanded vigilance on
the part of the President in suppressng any
new Fenian raids; but believe it is all a mere
fabrication,
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Collision in Hampton ROads-The Crew
OF the FrIgRte Lancaster Paid on
Portion Coming to Philadelphia
The Wreck OF the MerrImac to be Re-
moved, ETC. Etc,

moved, ETC. Etc.
FORTRESS MONROE, March l9.-The brig Mary
Cobb, Captain Duncan, from Baltimore, bound
to New York, while at anchor in Hampton
Roads. came in collision with the barque Lap
wing, from Baltimore, bound to Rio. The brig
lost her anchor and chain bulwarks, and sus
tained other damages. She put into Norfolk
for repairs. The barque sustained but slight
damages.
The crew of the United States frigate Lancas-
ter has been paid Of at the Gosport Navy
Yard, and nearly $500, 900 has been put in circu-
latton in consequence. Yesterday afternoon a
large number OF them took passage on the'Bay
Line steamer for Baltimore, and number
went to Philadelphia last night by the Anna
mesSic line. few OF the sailors have been
detained at the Navy Yard to attend court
martial which IS shortly TO be held for the trial
of some offenders who, at Barbados, engaged
In an efneute on board, originating in trouble
between tae white and coloied soldiers, ia
which battle-aXes and Delaying -Dius were
freely used, but no lives lost.
The wreck of the old Rebel ram Merrimac
lying submerged in Elizabeth river, a constant
terror 10 steamers and vessels passing to and
from Norfolk in the night, Is shortly 10 be efec-
tually removed by means of torpedoes Seve-
raj attempts have been made to raise the
wreck, but all have failed, and she has since
been been lying In the river with buoy over her.
the ordinary water-tanks, of strong boiler iron
| and will hold two or three hundred pounds OF
| powder. These torpedoes charged with powder
will be placed beneath the hull of the ram and
| ignited by means of galvanic battery.
| The United States gunboat Marblehead sailed
Yesterday for the West Indies Intending 10
touch first at st. Thomas. The following is a
| list of her ofnCerS;-LleuJenantsCom man der,
| lie Roy Fitch; Acting Master and Executive
| officer, Samuel Very, Jr; Navigating Officer
| W. H. Wood; Acting Engineers, Robert Elder
| j. ii. Wilmouth, b. o. Lowe; Mate, J. s. o Bnen
| Assistant Surgeon, Reuben smith; Second.
| Assistant Engineer in charge, Elijah Laws
| Second Assistant Engineers, Alfred EngarC
| and A. A. Bandle; Passed Assistant Paymaater
| Albert Bacon; Captains Clerk, j. H. Hollis
| The gunboat Agawam, Commander Barrett
| recently arrived from Beaufort, N. O., disabled
| is the only man-ot-war now lying in the har
Dor. The AgaWam shortly sails for washing
] ton, d. Q.
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Markets by Telegraph.

NEW YORK, March 2l.-Stocks excited with
violent fluctuations. Chicago and Rock Island,
81: Reading, l0l14; Canton Company, 49,; Erie
railroad, $50; Cleveland and Toledo, 49,;
Cleveland and Pittsburg, 8l7S; Pittsburg and
Fort wayne 969s: Michigan Central los; Michi-
gan Southern, 751S; New York Central, 1861;
Illinois Central. li6M Cumberland preferred,
S2 Virginia 6s, 5li Missouri 6s, SO; Hudsoa River
1884 IO75z; do. 1865, 1915 new issue lO7l6: ZEN
fortes, 9794; Seven-thirties, first issue, lO6 all
others, lO55s, Exchange unchanged. Gold, l3415
Money per cent.
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General de Ladmirault has been assigned
to the command of the First Corps of the
French army, and General Count de Goyon to
the Second.
MIR. Carlyle has gone from Nice to Mentone,
on the Mediterranean, and his health is stead
ily improving. II is said he is employing
himself on a volume of "reminiscences.
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Barque T. Dallett, Smith. Laguayra, ]. Dallett Co.
Brig b. Smith, Godfrey, Barcelona, e. A SOuder&Co
Brig Merchant, Torrey, Portsmouth, Warren, Gregg
& Morris.
schr b. souder. Wooster. Portland, E. A. souder&Co.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA........... MARCH gle
STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELE-
GRAPH OFFICE
A. M".v....44l IL A. M....."."44 p M."......-4z
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ARRIVED THIS MORNIN


ARRIVED THIS MORNING.
steamship Saxon, Matthews 4s hours from Boston,
with mdse to III. Winsor & Co. Passed Off the Ledge
Light Boat one barque and three brgs, deeply laden'
Br schr Hector, Hackett, ls days from Halifax, with
schr Triumph Chester days from New York. with
schr clyde, Gage, days from Providence, in ballast
to captain.
Correspondence or the Philadelphia Erchar0G eo,,,,
LEwIis, DEL, March 1916 p M.-Barque IL Schuits,
from Philadelphia for New Orleans went 10 sea tns
afternoon. The lightship Arctic, from VII MMiilninsIoni
NJ c., for New Bedford in tow Of Lighthouse sesmer
Iris, is at the Breakwaer Barque Ice hectEIi ti 0 94
Wind NE H''"NeipNi"1 i0'' JOSEPH LAFETRA.
MEMORANDA.
ship Polar STAR Rich' hence ~ @'e" AOfA yeS'er-
Steamship Pioneer, Bennett; from WILMINGTON, N.
e. for Philadelphia put inse oS be beay stoTm
Schr j. NJ Flanagan, shaw, hence, at Caioarien 7th
Schs ppena VISTA Benton and c. Merrick, Mont
gomery hence at Providence lsth INST ,
Schr George Taulane Steelman, hence at Fall River
isR cbp lps Sane W. Harg Hickman, hence New York
yestsTdaaIy aIyouIsar Farnham for Philadelphia or Balt
more sailed from Providence 18th inst
TBY TELEGRAPH.J
FoRTRRss MONROE. March 2l.-Arrived at Norfolk,
Louisa Moore from NewbeEn, and Fairbanks, from
Wilmington, both for New York short Of COAL in
sequence of the heavy storm
DOMESTIC PORTS
NEW YORK, March 2O-Arrlved brig Alberti, Dow,
iIi Brig Johanna. oesterman, from Rio Grande
Cleared steamships Hscia, Edmondson, Liverpool;
America Meyer, Bremen; Moneka, Llbby. Charles
Queen, Scott. londonderry barques Morning Star,
Waugh So. Jago de Cuba Fleeswing, Davis, Apala-
Wila@s Kennedy c9FdS4as; w S sGhTs Carrie Wells.
Dennson Indian River, Fla, D, 4, Baker, EldTidGs,
Savannah.
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CLEARED THIS MORNING.

E6r addtlional Marine Ne,0s see I7ltrd Paqe.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06

the accruing of such matter of defense, or
by special leave of the court, at any sub
sequent time and such plea shall rot be
treated as waiver Of other defenses
pleaded or set up.
Approved Nov. 8, 1867.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06
An Act relatingito pleadings'

His hereby enaeted,s sc.
Sec. /. WhereyerI matter OF defense
shall arise in any suit iafter the commence
smsnt r,,, thereof. the sasine may be pleaded as
Of right at the tela9 Of court next ai'er
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06
An act relating to liens at law.

HH act rt1HtIHg 10 IItHs at 1aW'
His hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l.. Amy person holding personal
property by virtue of a lien implied by
law, may, 10 insure the payment of the
debt secured by such lien, cause said prop
erty 10 be attached on mesne process, and
sold on execution; and such attachment
shall not be deemed or held to be waiver
of such lien.
Anproyed Nov. 90. 1867.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06
Approved Nov. 2l, 1867.
An act in relation to the rights of married
women.

Sec. /. All personal property and
rights Of personal action acquired by any
married woman during coverture. by in
heriiance or distribution, shall be held by
her to her sole and separate nse.
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,vs of Vermont, A. d. 1867.

p,u;c Acts, designated By tie Secretary
wv, M far publication in the newspapers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06

An act enlarging the jurisdiction OF JUS
tices Of the peace IN certain cases.
Il is hereby enacted, sc.
Sec. /. Suits arising under section six
of chapter one hundred and two of the
General Statutes, may he brought before
a justice of the peace, when the amount
lars, provided however, that either party
may appeal from the Judgment therein
rendered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06

An Act 10 provide for the disposition OF
the proceeds of sales of personal prsp-
erty on mesne process
II is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. /. When property shall be sold
on mesne process, rclurnable to the coun-
ty court, under the provisions of chapter
ihiriy-thrve of the General Statutes, the
money realized from such sale shall, upon
applicalioa Of either party to such process,
be paid into court, and the clerk thereof
shall invest or deposit said money during
the pendency of the suit as said court I,
shall direct and when the officer shall
have so paid said money into court, he
shall not be responsible to either party
therefor.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage
Approved Nov. Is, 1867.
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An act in addition to chapter ihiriy-three
of the General Statutes, entitled, " Ot
process.
n hereby enacted, &C.
SEC. l. Whenever any attachment SHAH
have been made upon mense process Is
sued from any court in this state OF any
live animals, or OF any goods or elatteis
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-12-06

An act in addition to section one hundred
and ten, of chapter twenty Two of the
General Statutes entitled Common
schools and school Ews"
IL is herebg enacted, &c.
See |. Ii shall be the duty Of the dis
trict clerk to certify to the teacher. that
the r. gister so returned is filed cut and
certified TO by said teacher, as required by
law; aud said teacher shall NOT be entitled
to his wages except on presentation OF
said certificate TO the prudential committee
Of said district.
ADproyed Nov. 10. 1867.
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An act in amendment of and in addition
TO an act entitled, g An act for organic
ing the militia, approved Nov. p.
1864.
II is hereby esacted, &c.
Sec. l. Section four of an act entitled
q An act for organizing the militia" ap-
proved Nov. %, 1864, Is hereby amended
so az to read as follows
The Commander-in- Chief is hereby au-
thorizcd and directed to divide The State
into three military districts, and may or
eanize in each of said districts one regi
ment of volunteer infantry. consisting OF
ten COMPANIES, to consist OF fifty one ofil-
GERS and men each, to be organized, arm ed.
drilled and disciplined under such reguIa-
tious as he may prescribe. The said three
regiments shall constitute one brigade
| Aud the Commander-in-C Chief Is also au-
tl,orized to organize volunteer section OF
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-10

shells are fast destroying the camps of our enemies The
Irish getting ceansed of this than plague and are
accepting baptism in the republican fonts SO ably
designed and arsicay cut in the columns of THE IRISH
REPUBLIC hope before twelve months shall have rolled
by, there will not be isman in this district who truly
loves his country and her people, found siding with Brick
Pomeroy of Lacrosse and the party of slavery who have
always been, and STILL deadest national enemies
The following is the first list of subscribers that your agent
and myself obtained in Milwaukee. They are by far the
weathest and most enlightened class of Americans in our
community and if your paper SUITS be assured that this is
only small commencement to the large numbers who shall
take it here in the near future
Maj Gen. Paine, EB Simpson, Byron Paine Jas Ryan,
James Paine, Matt III. Carpenter H c. Payne Governor
Solomon, Fl. A. Starr L. Sholes j. B. D. Cogswel John
Nazro Little Smith, Major P. Fl. McCawey Geo. William
Co., Jno ORourke, Timothy Dore L. r. Durand
Edward ONeil, (Mayor) Dr. JAS Johnson JAS Reynolds
JOS T. Bradford Jno. Bradford, Geo. Dyer w. H. Rice P
Mclaughlin General Bingham, o. s. Assessor,) James
Douglas, R. G. Spencer, G. K. Martin.
Yours respectfully, etc.,
JNo. TIERNEY.
PSThe newsdealers here sell about three hundred copies
of your paper each week. The 10000 Irish people of Mil
waukee ought to take at least three times that number
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of this any other Circle? And II So what con-
deration was there given therefor and the allowance
made with the consent and approval of the Circle
2nd Have Won ever allowed your personal feelings to in
or vote in the interests of the F. b. and would you
allow tbom to bias your opinions actions in national
matters
3rd Do YOU recognize your duty true Fenan to be the
od;n Of dove harmony, and forbearance amongst all
Irsbmen and do you practice it. far in your power?
9TH Are you willing and ready sacrifice life and fortune
to sustain and enforce the objects of the Fenian Brother
hood?
Any man who these questions to the salts
faction of his Circle should not my opinion be delegated
to represent them
And now if do not take up too much of your valuable
space would respectfully call the attention of the Congress
to the following questions and solicit their consideration,
viz:
1st Is It not weak point in organization that
on orr ranks and quit peaure Can this be remeded in
any way other than by making organization SECRET
oATH-BOUND?
End Are not united in this manner efficient
than one hundred disntegrate?
3rd Has not the history of the past proved that although
our organization ope it has been strenuousy denied by
our opponents to be So and have suffered all the
opposition and odim without any correspondent benefit?
4h Odn any revolutionary movement be successful pdo being
secret?
5th Could Nagle Massey Corydon, etc. have belonged
any other revolutionary movement and be Icing to-day?
9Th Are ue IN sober earnest only playing fast and loose
at revolution?
9TH. Is the latter honest COURSE worthy of public
confidence and support? Yours P. w.
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THE Irish Republic and the Men of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, July 10Th, 1867.
Editors Irish Republic.
GENTLEMEN: Your agent came here a few days ago to
solicit subscriptions for The IRISH REPUBLIC. 1 am happy
to inform you that our American merchants and of
the intellectual Irish appreciate your spirited Irish
journal
hope shall live to see all my countrynen within the
bounds of the United States accepting the principles of THE
REPUBLIC and by that proving the noble American
people, that they not only worthy of liberty in Ireland
which has already been consecrated at its shrine but will
become their consistency in this free land the very ring
leaders of the advanced wing reform and progress
sion.
The Irish people Of Milwaukee rapidly changing The
complete overthrow of slavery and the almost miraculous
triumph the great party Of truth and liberty have brought
conviction home many households where Republication
corned and where shmen, who voted Repub-
ican ticket could not enter with safety But now how
different Just like mighty torrent after great rain
sweeping down the mountain sde and carrying with its
Irresistible gush the rubbish which prevented mother earth
from fruitful productions
So with the ignorant and unrefectng of this Republic
They cannot stand the headong dash of principle They
cannot PREVENT teachings of The IRISH REPUBLIC from
being accepted by the intelligent of our race They
cannot lit from the pthoe of degradation and obloouy
that party to which they long bndy allied themselves
They dare not Shout IN our public thoroughares for jeff
Davis and General Lee. First because jeff Davis-tbe
archrator to universal liberty and woudbe DESTROYER
of the American Republicans complimented the Cannuc
on their being British Subjects and hoped that 0he R;t;b
flag may wave them forever" and secondly becou
his friend and ally, Andrew Johnson laid heavy hand on
the Fenans and prevented the banner of the Rennb from
floating over the Dominion Of Canada.
So gentlemen the principles your journal advocates are
marching along in Irish ronghold and your bomb
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gain their freedom they will be able to make the proper
of it, but above all teach them accord that freedom
others which they SO ardeny desire for Themselves Hoping
your ndeagable exertons to elevate the Irish mind and
character may meet with that which you SO earnestly
labor to accomplish remain yours in friendship and aer.
nifty, EDWARD GROVE
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The Friends of Ireland and Liberty in the Amer.
lean Army.

To the Editors of The Irish Republic
GENTLEMEN Enclosed find five dollars, for which you will
please send your valuable for The REPUBLIC
finds earnest support amongst the shmen of regiment
ecially the intelligent portion. Though not myself be-
ing to that nationality, but sympahizing with all
fling against deposm the Fenians have strong hold
best wishes if THE IRISH REPUBLIC represents the
piles on which they to fight it out Stick to these
piles; and if the whole Irish and American people don't
It'll you the classes that worth having certainly will
J.B. HALL, Corporal Co. T, 9TH U. S. Infantry.