Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28
ITEMS OF NEWS,

ernment and people of the Dominion of
Canada. He warns all good citizens of
the United States against aiding, abettin g,
or countenancing the same, and notifies
those who take part in such movements,
that by so doing they forfeit all right to the
protection of the Government of the United
States, or to its interference in their be-
half. The proclamation closes by enjoin-
ing all officers in the service of the United
States to exert themselves to prevent and
defeat these unlawful proceedings, and to
arrest and bring the offenders to justice.
The movement of Fenians towards Can
ada continues, and it was thought that
several thousand raiders would be concen-
trated at St. Albans on Tuesday night.
Pigeon Hill, in Canada, opposite Frank
lin, VT. which is supposed to be an objec-
tive point, is defended by strong Cana
dian force. 1t is stated that the U. S.
steamer Michigan, has been stationed to
to protect the Welland Canal.
A Chicago despatch says that an agent
of Ricl, named Perreau, arrived there on
Saturday last, it is believed for consuta-
tion with Gen. O'Neill. The Chicago
Fenians are represented to discountenance
any Red River movement, regarding it as
fool-hardy and dangerous. 1t is stated,
however, that O'Neill is bent on Red
River movement, and that 1000 equipped
Fenians, from California, are to join him.
The Fenians made their entree into
Canada, on Wednesday, near St. Albans,
Vermont. A fight took place at Pigeon
Hill, between two or three hundred Fe-
mans and body of British troops, in
which the Fenians were worsted, having
three killed. Gen. O'Neil was arrested
in the house of Alva Richards, about 20
rods this side of the line, by U. S. Mar
shall Foster, taken to St. Adams, and
thence, in default of $40, 200 ball. con-
Quoted to Burlington prison. His follow
ers are greatly demoralized. -Four regi-
ments of Fenians, under Lieutenant Colo
mel Cleary, advanced on Huntington, on
Thursday, and occupied the town.
Cabrals revolution in San Domingo is
gaining adherents, the people believing
that annexation to the United States is
hoax. 1t is believed there that the ratif-
cation of the treaty with the United States
will restore order. Judge O'Sullivan has
arrived at San Domingo in connection
with the subject of annexation.
A large vat, filled with benzine, in
Reeds kid glove cleaning establishment,
in Charlcstown, Massachusetts, exploded
on Friday night, the Doth inst. blowing
out the rear wall and setting fire to the
building, which was totally destroyed
also stable and an unoccupied dwelling
adjoining. Loss $15,
The Washington Republican says
,' Miss Kate V. Jennings, a quadroon.
has been appointed clerk in the Fourth
auditors office. This is the first colored
appointment among the lady clerks in the
Treasury Department" A white woman
was turned out to make room for this
1uadroon.
Thirty soldiers of the sapper corps at
West Point, New York, have deserted on
account OF harsh treatment from their sur
5eant A number of poor people have
oined in their pursuit for the sake of the
reward of $50 offered for each descrter re-
A list of three hundred and fifty collec-
tors OF internal revenue has been sent by |
.he Secretary of the Treasury to the
House of Representatives who are said to
be in arrears to the Government. Thirty
Of the cases, in which suit has been ordered,
AMOUNT to about $4,000, 900.
The Mexican Minister is greatly apnoy-
ed at the language used in the report con-
lemning President Juarez for his partici-
patton in the smuggling frauds on our
and calls for' modification of
the same; the Committee don't seem dis
posed to eat their words.
A memorial has been sent to the United
States Senate by John Warren, claiming
to be naturalized citizen, praying for
redress for alleged Imprisonment and i'll |
treatment during two years by the Gov
er nment of Great Britain.
A most brutal murder was perpetrated
near London, England, on Monday night,
of family or five persons, consisting of
father, mother. sister-in-law and two
children. The murderer has not vet been
discovered.
There are thirty-two daily newspapers
published in New York city, six in Ger
man, two in French, one Scandinavian,
and the rest in English These dailies
print 222. 100000 sheets annually, and
their receipts are about $500, 900.
The London Observer regards the clos
ing by the United States government of
the St. Marie Canal to the Red River
expedition as an act of studied unfriend-
illness.
Anna Dickinson's lecture at Saginaw.
Michigan, for the benefit ol the Home of
the Friendless, resulted, after paying her
5000 for the lecture, in the Home receiy-
ing $10.25.
1t is said that Gen. Grants family will
go to Long Branch early in June, and
that the President will spend the greater
part of the month there.
1t has been proposed in the Corps
l4egislatif, Paris, to reduce the salaries of
its members fifty per cent. They now re-
ceive thirty thousand francs each.
A tremendous storm visited Hunterdon
county, New JERSEY, on Saturday n;obt