Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-06-24


the organization outside of citizens of Buffalo
here The sensational reports probably, orig
mated with Canada spectators interested in
contracts for supplying troops. KsalAa
boutwell,, Canada, June 13.-A, party of
volunteers returning from drill last night were
attacked by men supposed to be Fenians. One
volunteer is not expected to live An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made late at night to
break open the shed and get arms.
TORONTO, June 14-Dispatches from Mon
treal say that officers of the U. S. army are
said to be on the frontier between Ross Point
and Ogdensburg, with Instructions from Grant
to ascertain the correctness of the report that
Fenian arms are being secreted there.
LONDON, June 14.-It is believed Disraeli
will appeal to the electors and that a new Par
lament will meet in December
Henry w. Longfellow, who arrived in Eng
land on the steamer Russia on Saturday, has
been the recipient of marked attention.
The Ascot races gold cup was won by Sir
Joseph Hawleys colt, Blue Gown. Speculum
was second and King Alfred third.
The Directors of the Atlantic Telegraph
Company have declared dividend payable on
the 1st Of July, of six per cent OH preferred
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1t is announced that ex-Gov. Eyre, of Ja-
maica, Will contest the seat of John Stuart
ing election .a..I q. r.. ... l.Gt..
The Sultan and his new Cabinet are matur-
ing plan to permit persons of foreign birth
residing in Turkey, legally to hold property,
which right is to be guaranteed by treaty with
foreign powers. tt.E ...- r.. t...l r...t
| BERLIN, June IA Statement is made and
now authOritatively confirmed that Bislnark
will retire from office for a period of three
months for rest; his healthfis greatly impaired.
| PARIS, June 12.-It is not proposed by the
| Car to do away with the use of all kind of
explosive proiecties, bnt only with rifle and
musket bullets which bury themselves in the
flesh and then explode. 1t is the disuse of
| this murderous invention, which has received
the unqualified approval of Napoleon.
| VIENNA, June 12-The tour Of Prince Ma
poleon here is strictly incog. He has had no
secret interviews with Francis Joseph or Ba-
| ron Bcnst. ..-. -....
| BELGRAnE, June 13-The nephew of the
murdered Prince Michael was duly proclaimed
Prince of Srrvia to day
| WASHINGTON, June 16-The Senate trans
acted no definite business yesterday. -
| In the House the bin passed TO increase the
pay of all civil emplO, rs 20 per cent. '..s. q
Logan's resolution to remove the National
Capital from Washington was rejected. as
| Robinson introduced resolution requesting
lease the Fenian prisoners, Gen. Warren and
Castello. .. ..... -.t- ..e.a
The California Overland mail contract has
been given to Carlton Spades, of Chicago, at
| 81 900 per day. The route is 100 miles long.
The IntclHgencer calls on McCulloch to re-
sign 1t is thought the President dictated the
article. .fs
Rcverdy johnson, Minister to England, win
leave in the middle of July. a'#
! Prominent men say no Cabinet changes viii
be made until after the 4th of July Democratic
Convention. If Pendleton be the nominee the
appointments must go to Democrats; il Chase
! (?). then to Republicans. Some say Johnson's
chances for the nomination are good. a.ca
The New York He,alds Richmond CORES
pondent asserts Chase will accept the Demo-
cratic nomination on a platform cmbodying
universal suffrage. Chase has assurances
from many leading Republicans of the North
that they will 60 with him in such an event.
| Delegations of distillrrs from the West are
urging reduction of the tax on whlskey to
so cents per gallon. They say at that tax the
Government viii receive far more revenue
than now, and the regular distillrrs Can then
drive illicit dstirs from the trade At the
two dolars' tax, the regulars cannot compete
with the Illicit distilleries. ns-s..s s-r
! The bark Istra was lately wrecked OF Cape
Hatteras, and 23 lives lost.
! TORONTO, June l6.-The volunteers ard
regulars are actively preparing for any e.ner-
gency consequent upon Fenian runlors. A
brigade will be stationed in each of the cities
OF Toronto, Hamilton, and LondaI i force
will BIZ stationed at Collingswond and other
exposed points, and reserves will be OrganiZtI
and take the field if necessary. ea s: sgo4.
| NEW YORK, Jurc l6.-Adv.ces from Hayti
report Salnave had shot all prisoners OF war
Subsequently his cavalry sustained defeat
and he ordered the north suburbs OF Port All
Prince set on FIRE. His offers of compromise
have been Indignantly spurned by the rebels.
| LONDON. June 16 The Times and Necs
pay glowing tributes to Reverdy Johnson rs q
statesman and great diploinatst, and hah with
profound delight his appontmrnt as Minister
| to Great Britain.
10 NJ. rPED OUT.-The New York Horld thus
maps out the future of the Republican party:
| Stnvnns Mazda md f.r,al.Ar yino shaI