The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-31

shipment. He was instructed by Mr.. Clay and
myself to go with his policy until he had expended
$4,000, with whlch he Supposed he would ship
directly s5,O0000O and induce others to ship much
moro, and then if the effect upon the gold market
was not very preceptible he was to desisi and re,
turn to Canada, and restore tbs money unexpend
ed. By his last report he had caused the ship
ment Of more than two millions of gold at an ex-
pense Of less than ten thousand dollars, but it
seems that Mr.. Lyons, who had been form er
partner Of Potorfeld, was arrested by General
Butler, on the ground that hs was exporting gold
and although Mr.. Lyons had no connection with
Mr.. Poterfeld in this transaction, yet he thought
1t prudent to return to Canada, and, while he re-
tains the unexpended balance OF the S25 900 to |
carry out his instructions, he has restored $75 900.
must confess that the first shipment had mark |
ed effect on the market. I am inclined to the
opinion that his theory will work great damag
and distrust in the Federal finances if vigorously
followed up, and if no untoward circumstances
| should interfere with the operation.
Soon after 1 reached Canada a Mr.. Minor Major
visited me and represented himself as an aceredi-
ted agent from the Confederate States to destroy
steamboats, on the Mississippi river, and that mis-
operations were suspended for want of means /
advanced to him $4,000 in Federal currency asd
soon afterward several boats were burhsd at St.
Louis, involving an immense loss OF property to
the enemy. He became suspected, as he repre-.
sentedSo rae, of being the author of this burning,
and from that time both he and his men have been
hiding and consequently have done nothing
Money has been advanced to Mr. Churchill, OF
Cincinnati, to organize corps for the purpose of
lfvroA
man, although as vet he has effected but little,
am in constant expectation of hearing of effective
work In that quarter.
Previous to the arrival of Lieutenant Colsnel
Martain and Lieutenant Hsadly bringing an un-
signed note from you, all the different places
where our prisoners are confned-Camp Douglas,
Rock Island, Camp Morton, Camp Chase, Elmira
had been thoroughly examined, and the conclu-
sion was forced upon that all efforts to release
them without outside cooperation would bring
disaster upon the prisoners and result in no good
All projects OF that sort abandoned, except at
Camp Douglas, where Captain Hines still be-
leved he could effect their release We yielded 60
his fImness, zeal, and persistence, and his plans
were plausible, but treachery defeated him before
his well laid schemes developed. Having
nothing else hand Colonel Martin expressed a
, wish to organize corps to burn New York city.
8 He was allowed to do so, and most daring at
tempt has been made to fire that city, but their
reliance on the Greek fire has proved misfortune.
1t cannot he depended on as an agent in such
work.
have no faith whatever in it. and no attempt
shall hereafter be made, under my general dircc-
tons, with any such materials. [ knew nothing
whatever of the raid on st. Adams until after it
transpirsd. Desiring to have boat on whose
Captain ard crew reliance could be ;placed and on
board OF arms could DE sent to convenient Ipoints
for arming such vessels could be seized for op-
: erations on the Lakes, aided DR.. James T
Bates, of Kentucky, an old steamboat captain in
the purchase of the steamer Georgian. She had
scarcely been transferred when the story went
, abroad that she had been purchased and armed
! for the purpose of sinking the Michigan, releas.
ing the prisoners on Johnson's Islano, and de-
stroying the shipping on theglakes, and the cities
on their margin. The widest Consideration gpre-
vailed In all the border Cities al Buffalo two tugs
had cannons placed on board, sfour regiments of
soldiers were sent there-two ofthem represented
to have been drawn from the army of Virginia
D Bells were rung at Detroit and churches broken
up on Sunday. The whole lake shore was scene
of wild excitement Boats were sent out which
boarded the Georgian, and found nothing contra
band on board, bit still the people were incredu.
lous. The bane and curse OF carrying out any
thing in this country is the surveillance under
which we act. Detectives or those ready to give
: information stand at every street corner. Two or
three cannot Interchange ideas without a repor
ter.
The Presidential election has so demoralized
the leaders Of the order of the 'Sons of Liberty
that organization under new leaders has be
come an absolute necessity. This is now going
forward with great vigor and success. The new
order is styled the "Order OF the Star" There
is general expectation that there will soon be
new draft and the members swear resistance to
another draft. 1t is purely military, wholly indie
pendent of politics and politicians. 1t is given
out among the me mbers that Stonewall Jackson is
the founder of the order, and the name has its
significance from the stars the collars OF South
ern officers. There is ground to doubt that the
masses to a large e1tent, of the North brave
and true, and believe Lincoln tyrant and usur-
per.
During my stay in Canada great amount Of
property has been destroyed by burning. The in
formation brought me to the perpetrators Is
so conflicting and contradictory that am satisfied
,Cst snothng .can BIO certainly known. Should
claims be presented at he Office for payment
for this kind OF work, not one dollar should be
advanced on any proof adduced until all the par
ties concerned may have an opportunity Cor max
ing out and presenting proof. Several parties
claim to have done the work at st. Louis, New
Orleans Louisville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and at
Cairo. Within the last few days Dr. K l., Stew
art of Virginia, has reached this place, and very
mysteriously informs that he has plan for
the execution OF something which has received |