The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-10-05

delivered up Gen. Mramon The general had been wounded
in the face and called in Lsso assistance who extended the
operation to long period possible and when M1ramon
learned the city had been sod he attempted to leave the
house. but found soldier awaiting him at the door, who took
him into custody AS he being removed prison. Mir
handed his purse containing money and papers,
to Lisso who In turn gave 1t to Escobedo That officer
ordered it returned to its Lsso intends accompany
ing Maximiian's remains to Europe expecting to receive
handsome recompense from the Emperor Of Austria.
Canada.
We becoming wiser every day. There is place in
Canada called Haton There newspaper uminaries
burning there the Champion and the Herald The Champion
quotes from the Herald address to the electors of Haon
which lately adorned the erude columns of the latter jour-
nal Here it much of it have had the felicity
of reading:
Electors do you wish have the United States annexed
to Canada? We you do not. Then rush to the
polls Tuesday and record your votes against John White
By 37 majority the electors for annexing the United
States Seward will have to look out he will find himself
gobbed up by Miss Canadaw
| Uncle Samuel is evidently in danger.
The elections Canada have gone heavily in favor of the
Ministry They will probably have 115 members of the
legislature sc for the Opposition 1t expected that the
Government will pass the Ottawa Ship Canal and the Militia
second form species of army for the Dominion and the
first back communication and transport for Defense
which the Cnadas do not possess the only direct means
of communication the Grand Trunk Rairoad lying the
frontier.
The Prescott Canada Vest Telegraph is responsible for
"a dgraceu occurred in the Catholic Church
in this place Sunday last arising from the animosites
engendered by the late election Father Roche the priest
who is WE'LL if not avorably known is Shany man, and
the Sabbath previous in electioneerng speech of
about hour which would have done him credit week
day. and in less sacred place. exhorted his congregation to
support by their votes the Tory candidate On that occasion
about half his congregation left in disgust but followed
out of doors vulgar abusive epithets hurled after them by
the enraged priest This affair the of election created
great excitement in the town. but entirely ecpsed by the
proceedings of last Sunday Father Roche, although his
party had the election could not be satisfied without
pouring broadside into the ranks of those who had
dared think for themselves and vote according to their
convictions of duty He accordingly commenced another
political sermon which shortly degeneraed into gross per-
onaties which the immediate of raising
which would have dsgraced any properly conducted liquor
saloon He singled out his victim for the sacrfcia alter
respectable gentleman and member OF the church, Mr. j.
Gray, audng to him in such pointed manner that
could fail to understand who the person meant and in
sutng him by reference to an unfortunate brother
honoraby admired for his character and abilities but
under treatment in consequence OF an sustained
in his SPINE in the Provincial Asy um This cruel attack
aroused Mr. Gray gnaon and he advanced the aisle
in front of the priest and spoke nearly follows: Father
Roche respect the sacred dignity of your priesthood;
respect the sacred house of God but dare attack
dear dying brother Attack if you will but spare him."
Enraged at this bold and unexpected movement the priest
called for put Mr. G. out but responded,
nearly the whole congregation in sympathy with Mr. g.
and heart Endorsed his conduct Their action proof
of this The priest then appealed to the soldiers present to
put him out but the soldiers did not obey orders Mr. Gray
then continued substantially follows Father Roche,
appeal this congregation say whether you have not
them by conduct and disraced the ministry
And if So ask them mark their disapproval of your
conduct by leaving the church, this point
confusion rgned Women and children wpt and screamed
while all leave. Two men, seeming with hostile
INTENT approached Mr. g. but overpowelng number of
friends and ympathizes rushed to the One of the
congregation struck by supporter of the priest but
the assailant pitched out of DOORS Mr. Gray's
mother present and bahed in tears the priests re-
marks and the dsgraceful riot which ensued."
Nova Scotia.
The elections in Nova Scotia of the four provinces of
the Dominion of Canada have just been held resulting
the triumph OF the party opposed the union Both Dr.
Upper and Mr. Howe the leaders of the Confederation and
parties respectively have been successful