Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-03-13
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March Ia Detroit special
of the 18th says that Fcnisn,sm is again ON
the rampage here. and thu leading men Of
that order talk audly in favor Of another
movement on Canada Capt. King. one Of
the Ridgeway warriors, has been appointed
Colonel of Detsot brigade, aud is now
drilling detachunen,s whose numbers are
increasing. Liberal subscriptions Of mon
ey are also being made. Head Center Yer
den, Of this State, and his friends who OPP
posed the Kidgsway movement. are now
fierce for Canadian invasion, claiming that
by this course they can greatly aid their
friends in Ireland.
One Of the leading fcnians. Head Center
O'Rsilly, Of Detroit, states that inside Of
two weeks there will be Ill army Of oocu.
patton in Ireland from America and other
troops ready to follow, and the American
government would not be able 70 tell how
they got there. Nineteen steamers, be
says, left New York on Monday, each one
Of which carried out more or less Fsnians.
He fully believed that by St. Patriek's day,
o. the lst Of April al the farthss'. there
would be an army occupation in Ireland Of
10000 we'll disciplined and equipped t.oops.
A special to the Rspublican says The
resignation q J. J. 9. Wilson, - commits
siensr Of the State House has been ceepted,
and Jacob Bum, Esq, appointed in his
plscs.
Dr.. John NJ. Gregory, Of Michigan, was
unanimously elected Regent Of the indus>
trial University, ct meeting Of the trus-
tees held 10 Springfield this day.
A Masshalltown Iews) special says: A
shocking accident occurred here this morn.
ins. Wn Thompson and two sons. emf
grating from keithsburg, Ill were run
over while crossing the railroad track. The
father and one son are very seriously injur.
ed. The son loses one Of his arms and
foot recovery very doubtful.
CHICAGO, March l8.-The city WAS ems
iivsned yesterday BY revival Of the feoiau
excitement, aided as il was BY the presence
Of the President Of the Brotherhood, Colonel
Roberts, who is here on . short visit.
| The State Convention Was opened in tbs
afternoon, and \ considerable number Of
alterations and assist in shaping the future
destiniss Of Ireland
TIL. Fenian Hall at the corner OF Wells
and Randolph streets was decorated for III,
reception Of delegates, who we're ush'
cred into the Hal amid strains o
music from the band Of tue regiment.
The Convention WIS not open to the pub
lie A very keen interest vas manifested
by thc people outside Who beseiged th,
doors Of the Hall aud eagerly caught VI
every stray item OF Intelligence which coul,
be Cleaned.
The Convention met, pursuant to ths cal
of the President. at two O'Clock in the Aft
ernoon. John Forrcs,nl, Esq, vi LaSails
in the Chair.
The Committee on Credentials reporte,
representatives Of IS Circles.
Col. Roberts was then introduced, an,
spoke for two hours on the present state o
organization. its past record, and its futur
prospects. In the course Of his remarks h
presented minute detail Of the amount o
money received at headquarters since III
late Congress, together with an account o
the expenditures. The matter was referee
to committee OF 1--WE.
Most satisfactory reports were receives
from different circles regarding thsir spirit
strength and discipline.
Committees were appointed on ways an
means md on address AL resolutions. Tn
convention then adjourned till this morn
ing
4 Toronto, C. W, special Of tue LOT
says The excitement over Fenian matter
is on tho increase here. l, is generally ex
pscted tina: raid will be made shortly.
II lis rumored that the government has r.
ceivcd important information fr,m detee
tives in the States, on the strength Of w5ic
they have decided TO pu: the country in
state OF defence.
Two regiments have been called out i
Montreal. and orders have been issued I
hold several regiments in Upper Canada i
readiness for immediate call
New arms have been served cut to volan
tesrs, and am.Hunition 10 being stored j
large quantities in all parts Of the country
Everything indicates that trouble is expect
cd before long, and If the Fenians come the
will find Canucks prepared 70 receive then