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Convict Republic. CITY AND VICINITY. FENIAN MATTERS IN THE CITY Refusal to Accept Transportation. An Appeal to Fenian Soldiers Examination of Wm. Hynes. THE COMPLAINT AGAINST HIM. Testimony Before the Commissioner THE CASE OF HUGH MOONBEY. Suspension of the Habeas Corpus. Execution of Prisoners Demanded ! ANOTHER OF THE KILLED AT LIMESTONE RIDGE. The Depots Guarded. THE BRITISH CAMPS AT FORT ERIE AND PORTER. 26C., c.. AD. Fenian matters continue to attract considera ble attention among all classes of citizens; but of the purposes of the Fenian leaders or the imen under their command, in this city, noth ing can be learned, and we seriously doubt whether they could give us exact information on the subject even if they were disposed to do so. The offer of conditional transportation is not received, and many of the officers declare they will march the men to their homes, if it shall become necessary, before they accept the terms offered by the Government through Gen. Barry. We learn that over sixty men who had accepted transportation west, and had taken seats in a car on the Lake Shore Railroad, were induced by other Fenians to desert the car and remain in the city. We do not hear of any fresh importations. The general determination among the men seems to be to remain in the city until such time as Congress has taken action in relation to the neutrality law. THE CASE OF WM. J. HYNES. The case of the United States vs. Wm. J Hynes (not Hines as has frequently been pub lished) was before Commissioner Parker yester day, 3. S. Rogers, Esq., appearing on behalf of the Government, in the absence of Dist. Attor ney Dart, the Hon. John Ganson, for the de fence. The following is a copy of the Us] THE COMPLAINT. United States Commissioner’ s Court.—Before Perry G. Parker, CA. 3. Commissioner. The United States vs. William J. Hynes. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Northern District of New York. William G. Morris being duly sworn, deposes and says he is a citizen of the United States of America, and that on or about the first day of June, 1866, a mil itary expedition, consisting of between six hundred and eight hundred men, armed with guns and ammuni tion, and known as “Fenians,” and organized and pre pared, and being at the City of Buffalo, within the jur idiction of the United States, crossed the Niagara riv er, from Baffle aforesaid, in the Province of Canada, opposite the said city of Buffalo. That during the 1st and 2nd days of dune, inst., the said Fenian force, took possession of the country adjacent to the Niagara river for several miles across in Canada, and had several skirmishes or fights with the military authorities of Canada, and that some persons were killed in said en gagementa, and some were wounded. This deponent further says that the foregoing facts are matters of pub lic knowledge and notoriety, and of the truth of which there can be no doubt. This deponent further says that a part of said Fenian force undertook to return from Canada to the United States on the morning of the 2d day of June, instant, across the Niagara river, and were captured and taken prisoners by this deponent commanding the propeller ty J. C. Harrison, detailed for that purpose by Captain Bryson, of the United States Ship Michigan; that the whole number of officers and men thus captured and held no prisoners, is about 500, and when taken had arms and amunition with them. The deponent has no doubt of the fact that said mili tary expedition was set on foot within the United States as aforesaid, to be carried on from thence upamneat the territory and dominions of the Province of Canada, a government and people with whom the United States are at peace. The following persons are among the prisoners so taken by this deponent,and who were then engaged in said expedition, to with Signed Wm. 3. Firms. : Wm. G. Morris. Sworm and si?cribed before me this 5th day of June, A. D., late. P G PARKER, A. S. Commissioner. The witnesses sworn on behalf of the Gov ernment, were Wm. G. Morris of the Michigan, and Absalom J. Flay, late local editor of the Express. It appeared from the evidence of Mr. Morris that he arrested the defendant, with other Fenians, on the Sd day of June, as they were returning from Canada with the tug ‘Doyle’ towing a scow, c. There were in all about 375 persons; Mr. Hynes was not armed, and stated to witness that he was a private citizen, not connected with the expedition; that he went over with Mr. Hugh Mooney to aid the Fenians in their re turn, etc. Mr. Flay testified substantially that he had attended a meeting on the 4th of April, at St. James Hall, at which General Sweeney, Sena tor Morrison, and the defendant spoke. At that meeting the defendant advocated the Fe nian cause, and spoke against the British Gov ernment, and of the benefits of the expedition into Canada. Also that defendant attended a meeting on the second day of June, at the Opera flange, and spoke of the expedition then in Canada, stating that the hour for ac tion had come, and appealed to the audience for aid for the men then in the field. Witness said he had seen Mr. ynes frequently during the past few weeks, and Mr. H. had told him he was formerly from Springfield, Mass., but was now a resident of New York. The fact that such an expedition as described in the complaint was set on foot and did go from Buffalo, was admitted by the counsel for the defense, in accordance with an agreement made with Mr. Rogers; and the business of the proseculion was to connect the defendant with it. The case for the United States rests upon the testimony of the two witnesses named, and will be resumed this mourning at 9 o'clock. There is no evidence to show that the defend ant began or set on foot or prodded the means for any such expedition, and it may be questioned whether the Commissioner will feel warranted in holding the defendant for trial. The expe dition was organized long before Mr.Hynes made his appearance in Buffalo, and no proof has been produced connecting him with the ex pedition, beyond the fact of his being arrested. Without arms, in company with returning Fenians. THE CASE OF HUGH MOONEY. The case of the United States vs. Hugh Mooney charged with a violation of the neutrality law, will come up before Commissioner Parker to day. We understand the defence will be the same as that made by Mr. Hynes. We look for the decisions of the Commissioner in both cases with a good deal of interest. AN APPEAL TO THE FENIAN SOLDIERS. The following appeal, issued by two of the prominent leaders of the Fenian Brotherhood in this city, to the soldiers of the Irish Army, is being extensively circulated on the streets, in hand-bill form. Burrap, June 13th 1866. To the Soldiers of Irish Liberty in this City— Countrymen and Friends:—The Proclamation of President Roberts just issued,calls upon you to “stand firm by the cause,” that “our movement must and will advance. =CUnder these circumstances, and the fact that Congress will, in a very few days, either repeal the neutrality law, or extend to its billeterant rights, we beg of you, in the name of Ireland, to do your duty. Let no man éo disgrace himself as to accept the ig nomitnous conditions attached to the prder of Govern ment transportation. Never forswear your rights as citizens, or your devotion to the cause for which you are ready to die. Such conduct would be unworthy of your manhood and race. Be patient, a glorious future awaits you, and, ere many hours, the orders to ‘march’ will probably gladden your hearts. Therefore, stand firm and don’t allow the intrigues of officials, perhaps in the pay of British interests, to cause you to swerve from the only path of duty and honor. Await the orders of your officers. Conduct yourselves in the future as you have in the past, while here, and the citizens of this city will not neglect you. Fraternally, J. W. FITZGERALD, MICHAEL SCANLAN SUSPENSION OF THE HABEAS CORPCS. The suspension of Habeas Corpus in Canada, is likely to result injuriously to those who are suspected of Fenian proclivities in the Provin ces, and no doubt many innocent persons will suffer from it. Most of the Canadian papers re gard the suspension as a necessary and effective measure, and several arrests have been made. From the columns of some of them we learn that the citizens of Toronto are becoming im patient for the EXECUTION OF FENIAN PRISONERS. The more bloody-minded and vindictive of the Toronto people contend that the govern ment should not be feeding incarcerated Fe nnians, whilst their gallant volunteers are dying in their midst from injuries received in the re cent fight. From this we infer that the sin cere sorrow of many of our Canadian brethren, and the ideas of economy, are intimately asso ciated. ANOTHER OF THF KILLED AT LIMESTONE RIDGE. The body of another of the Fenian soldiers, a young man named Buckly, belonging to an Ohio company, who was killed at the battle of Limestone Ridge, was brought to this city yesterday afternoon, by the brother of the deceased, and an employee of Mr. Timothy Crowley. Whether the re mains were sent forward during the night or not we did not learn. THE DEPOTS GUARDED. A military guard has been stationed at each of the railroad depots in this city, for the pur pose of enforcing the orders of Generals Meade and Barry. A PROCLAMATION FROM PRESIDENT ROBERTS. By reference to the telegraph columns this morning, it will be seen that he advises the men of the Fenian army to return to their homes until such time as a new campaign can be arranged. It is probable, we think, that the men will now be inclined to reconsider their refusal to accept government transportation. THE BRITISH CAMP AT FORT ERIE. We had the pleasure yesterday, in company with Major-Gen. Howard, of visiting the camp of the soldiers at Fort Erie, under command of Col. Lowry. These soldiers, composed partly of regulars and partly of volunteers,are encamp ed on the elevation in the rear of the village, which commands a splendid view of the river and is admirably adapted for this purpose. Sweeping the river is a battery of Armstrong guns, every one in condition for service. The horses, many of which are splendid animals, are all harnessed and picketed near the guns. The camp of the infantry is laid out in the most systematic manner, and guards are regu larly posted, night and day. The men off duty were enjoying themselves as only soldiers can. Some were fishing, others bathing, others cooking their meals at the camp fires, and some were fast asleep in their tents. An amateur barber was practicing on the sun—burned phy siognomy of a fellow sufferer, while a more pro ficient practitioner in the tonsorial art had es tablished his headquarters beneath a hastily extemporized shed. Altogether the British soldiers appeared to be having a very good time. We conversed with an officer on duty who anxiously inquired whether there was no pro bable chance of having a fight with the Fenians. But for the blunder of the officers who ordered the advance from Suspension Bridge, he said they would have captured Col. O’Neil’s forces the night of their escape. Above all things, he desired to meet in a fair field, with bullets or bayonets, an equal number of Fenians. If this opportunity could be offered, he was will ing to leave the artillery out of the question. When informed that the probability of another Fenian crossing at this point was very problem atical, he expressed his regret that he should have marched twenty-seven miles in one day and not have a chance to show the superiority of British Regulars over hastily extemporised troops which, at best, had only the experience of the unscientific warfare of American soldiers. There are now about eighteen hundred soldiers, altogether at Fort Erie. The armed tug ‘‘Robb’’ is tied at the dock at Fort Erie, with a full complement of soldiers. The vessel indulges in an occasional patrol of the river. THE CAMP AT FORT PORTER. Returning, we visited Fort Porter, in com mand of Capt. Williams, where six companies of United States regulars are encamped, the barracks having been all removed. The camp is laid out in streets and is a miracle of cleanli ness and order. Preparations have evidently been made to pass the summer pleasantly, and the soldiers, having just completed one war, are not eager for another fray. Several Arm strong and Parrot guns, mounted and in perfect order, bear upon the river, and the command ing officer and Major Dewey were kind enough to order out an artillery squad to show how the guns were handled and victories won. So much for a pleasant afternoon among the British and American soldiers, who are employed in pre serving armed neutrality. UNITED STATES SOLDIERS RELEASED. The United States soldiers, whose arrest by the Canadian authorities near Suspension Bridge we have noticed yesterday, were promptly released under the demand of Gen. Barry, made to the commanding officer at Ham ilton, through Capt Howard of the U.S. Rev enue service. The men, who were but lately discharged, were formerly of the 18th New York Cavalry, engaged in service in Galves ton, Texas. They were promptly discharged and allowed to proceed on their way home. Mrs. #. Swift, Fashionable Milliner, 85 East Senecs sect, Buffalo. my4tt == = Trotting Tuesday and Wednesday. FIRST DAY. = The annual fair at Aurora has been fully as interesting and well attended this year as in any preceding. The Association can be con gratulated on the persistence with which they make a good show every year, despite hard times and all sorts of discouragements. The fair was held day before yesterday, and yesterday. The proceedings of Tuesday were of inferior interest, being mainly a display of stock and adjudging premiums. There were also three trots on the first day. The first was for a purse of $25,open to horses which had never trotted in public; mile heats, best three in five. Three horses were entered and the purse was won by Mr. Starkweather's white mare—an Aurora horse. The quickest beat 2:59. The second trot was between horses that had never surpassed 2:50 in public. Purse $50. Mile heats, best three in five. Four horses were entered, and Mr. Charles Adams’ ‘‘Spile driver’ became the winner, making his best time 2:491). The third was of bourses that had never done better than 2:40 in public. Purse $50. Mile heats, best three in five. The race was won by “Frank Root,” owned by Mr. Davis. Quickest heat 2:46. Three horses entered. SECOND DAY. Yesterday the ball opened with a trot, mile heats, best three in five, for country horses, for a purse of $25. Only two entries were made, A. Davis’ bay horse, ‘Frank Root,’’ and J. Davis’ grey mare, ‘Tip Genesee”. FIRST HEAT. Messrs. J. Morter, L Burton and . O'Brien were announced as judges. When the horses were brought up, the bay at once became the favorite in the betting, the grey mare not being remarkable for beauty. Frank took the lead at the score and kept it through the heat, winning by a length in 2.541g. SECOND HEAT. Very little betting, the bay being so decided ly the favorite. But the mare gave him a tussle for this heat, taking the inside track from him on the first quarter and causing those who had invested on Frank to quake somewhat He re covered the lead, however, on the second quar ter, and from what they trotted home very closely, the horse winning the heat by a bare length in 2:53. THIRD HEAT. The race was virtually won, it being evident that the mare was not fast enough to speed the horse The bay took the lead at the start and kept it throughout, winning the heat by four lengths in 2:55, and the race. The following is a summary of this trot: A. Davis’ b. h., Frank Root 1 J. Davis’ g.m. Tip Genesee, ~--------~ Time: 2:5434, 2:58, 2:55. THE CLOSING RACE. The track was soon cleared for the closing race and the great event of the fair. This was mile heats, best three in five, open to all horses. Premiums amounting to $200 were offered; $140 to the first horse, $40 to the second, and $20 to the third. Great interest was felt in this race, Mr. Clark's black horse, Heart of Oak, of this city, and Mr. Titus’ day mare, Mollie Newton, of Hamburgh, being re cognized as the respective champions of the city and country. A large amount of money was staked on the result, both in vools and side betting, not less than 45,000 we judge, the odds averaging about two to one on Heart of Oak, against the field, such is the overweening confidence of city people when they get into the country. The judges for this race were Messrs. L. Burton, O. McCollum, and C. Van derbogert. An objection was raised to one of these gentlemen, but it was overruled by Mr. Bules, the president of the association. Four entries were made, Heart of Oak, Mollie Newton, Frank Root, who won the previous race, and a bay horse from Rochester, called Tom Brady, entered by Mr. C. Skinner of the Flour City. FIRST HEAT. The horses scored twice before getting the word ‘‘go.” On the third trial they were started Mollie Newton at once showed in front, and kept her lead to the end of the heat, which she made in 2:45. Heart of Oak chal lenged her on the home stretch, but the mare outrooted him. Frank Root and Heart of Oak had a very lively brush for the second place, but the black won it. Both these horses ran a great portion of the distance. The Rochester horse would have been distanced had there been such a thing in the race. SECOND HEAT. The friends of the Hamburg mare were highly elated at the result of the first heat, and with reason, as their champion had shown herself a reliable, square trotter, and had fairly out foot ed Heart of Oak. Additional investments were freely made. The horses got off after one scoring, but this time Heart of Oak took the lead, which he kept by good, fair trot ting till they were entering on the last quarter, when the Titus mare broke into a run, while some three lengths behind him, and when she came down to her work she led by several lengths, passing the judges’ stand about four lengths ahead, in 2.41, Heart of Oak second, Frank Rout third, and Tom Brady a lead fourth. A scene of confusion ensued beggaring descrip tion. The whole assembly gathered round the judges’ stand, and vociferated their opinions in the matter in a most uncalled for and ungen tlemanly manner. After considerable deliber ation, the judges decided that they couldn’t de cide, and called the heat ‘‘dead.’’ The rule is that the horse who passes another on the run must lead at the goal twice the distance he gained by running, in order to win the heat.— In this case no one could tell certainly whether Mollie Newton did lead the required distance, and the judges’ ruling was therefore, we think, proper one. THIRD HEAT. It was not until the fifth trial that the horses heard the word ‘go.” At the first turn the driver of Heart of Oak, in trying to head off Mollie Newton, ‘fouled” her, and ran her for a moment off the track, ‘cutting her slightly in the off fore-fetter lock.. The heat then resolved itself into a contest between the black horse and Frank Root, and the latter, by running fully three-fourths of the distance, came in a neck ahead in 2:441g, Mollie being third. Pandemoniium again broke loose, and again the judges, ‘‘after mature deiberation,”’ as they say in courts-martial, gave what we consider the correct decision, distancing Heart of Oak and Frank Root for foul driving, and giving the beat to the Titus mare, with the Rochester horse second. The backers of Heart of Oak became cerulean upon the announce ment of this decision. FOURTH HEAT. Only Mollie and Tom Brady were left in the field, and as the bay mare findl won two heats, the race was generally considered over. But the Rochester horse took the lead and kept it till the last quarter, and it looked as if the mare could never close the gap. She was somewhat lame from her cut in the former heat, and matters at this stage seemed unpromising for her. But she made a game rush on the home-stretch—determined that the Rochester horse, the slowest of the four that were entered, should not blunder into the first place—closed the gap, and won the heat and race by a length in 2:45. Tom Brady, of course took the second prize. The following is a SuSE. ‘ L. H. Titus’2b. m. Mollie Newton....-----...- 1011 C. Skinner’s b. h. Tom Brady .....-...-----....- 4422 W. Harris’ bl. h. Heart of Oak .._......-- 20 dis. A. Davis’ b. h. Frank Root...._.....--.--------- 33% UTE oeckened maderaseske 2:45, 2:41, 2:44, 2:45. There was a very large attendance at the track, and expenses were more than covered by gale money. We hope tomorrow to publish a full list of the premiums for stock. Tus St. Cxecuta Concert—BENEFIT OF Aurrep H. Pease.—The St. Cecilians gave their last season concert at their ball last eve ning, and a brilliant affair it was. The audi ence filled the hall comfortably, and although the atmosphere was rather oppressive, the ex celence of the entertainment more than com pensated for any inconvenience that this might occasion. Again the audience were enthusias tic, a fact which we chronicle as evidencing ap preciation and good taste. The following was the programme: PARL FIRST. Grand Chorus— O somno Carlo,’ Ernani..... Verdi. Cayvatina—‘‘Perche non ha del vento,” from ‘‘Lu cia, eee degi Donizetti. Trio—from. “Falstaff, ASE CSE ee tes eeees-Dalfe. Ballad—“When the pale Moon arose last Night,” Gabriel. Sextette, from ‘Crispino e la Commare,”. ..... (By Especial Request ) PART SECOND. Solo—‘Ti Sogmo,”. 2.- Abt. Pianoforte—G.and Polonaise in “E” “Fiat, ”...Chopin. r. Alfred H. Pease. Duett—“Dunque D ‘son,” “Barbiere de Sevilla,” in Rossini. Mazurka—‘I Flori @ Aprile,” ....... ... De Ferrari. Solo with Chorus, from ‘La Forza del Destino,” . Verdi, The programme was carried out in a most unexceptionable manner albeit in the Sextette we missed the full chorus. A week from Friday evening next Mr. Pease’s complimentary concert takes place, and we ad vise our musical people generally to prepare for a rare treat. The HorricuLTuRal Exhibition.—The sub committee of the general committee of arrange ments for the forthcoming Torticultural Exhi bition was to have reported at an adjourned meeting to be held last evening, but the attend ance was so small that it was thought advisable to call the full committee together again, be fore making the final announcement of the programme. The following persons are re quested to meet at the parlors of the Young Men's Association, at half-past seven o'clock, this (Thursday) evening:— COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Mrs. Dr Cary, * Charles F. Wadsworth, Mrs. George Truscott, R Ballymore, Mrs. 8. V. BR. Watson, Gen. RK. L. Howard, Mrs. ay Winne, E. P. Dor Mrs. B. C. Rumsey, Wm. P. Letchworth, Mrs. O. G. Steele, , G. D.W. Clinton, Mrs. 8. 8. Guthrie, BF. B Curry, Mrs. J. Bryley, D. Weed, Mrs. A. P. Nichols, William Warren, Miss Grace Bird, G. T Bentley, Miss Sue Brunck, Orlando A'len, Miss Sue Williams, Ted Harries, The Botanical Committee of the Society of Na tural Sciences, the Advisory Committee previ ously named, and all ladies and gentlemen who are willing to co-operate in the proposed exhibi tion are requested to be present. It is of the ut most importance that there should be a full attendance, as the time for the exhibition is rapidly approaching. The Law Acainst Carrying DEADLY Weapons.—The Legislature, at its last session, passed a law against carrying deadly weapons, which the police of New York are now enforc ing. It is as follows, and, as will be observed, pistols are ommitted from the list of weap ons enumerated. Chapter 710. An act to prevent the furtive possession and use of slingshots and other dangerous weapons, passed April 10, 1866:—‘'The people of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly do enact as follows: Section 1. Every person who shall, within this State, use, or attempt to use, or with intent to use against any other person, shall knowingly and secretly con ceal on his person, or with like intent shell wilfully and furtively possess any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as slingshot, billy, sandclub or metal knuckles, or any dirk or dagger,(not contained as a blade of 2 pocket knife,) or sword cane or air gun, shall be deemed guilty of felony, and on conviction thereof, may be punished by imprisonment in the State Prison or Penitentiary or county jail, for a term not more than one year, or by by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by both such fine and impris onment. Sec. 2. The having possession of any of the weapons mentioned in the first section of this act, by any other than a public officer, wilfully and secretly concealed on the person, or knowingly and furtively carried there on, shall be presumptive evidence of so concealing and and possessing or carrying the same with the in- Week to use the same, in violatiog of the provisions of this act. Sec. 3. Chapter two_hundred and seventy-eight of the laws of Eeighteen Hundred and Forty-nine is here by repealed, but this appeal shall in no wise affect of fences heretofore committed under that chapter or any proceedings now pending thereunder. Sec. 4. This act shall take effect immediately. A Remedy for Currant-Worm Nuisance. Editor oF TAE CouRIER—Noticing in the Courier of this morning, an article regarding the Currant-Worm nuisance, I am reminded of a long neglected duty of making known to as many as possible, a remedy for the game. The following preparation, if properly used and followed up, will accomplish the end: Take two pounds of copperas and dissolve them in half a pint of hot rain water; when dissolved, add eleven gallons more of rain water, and sprinkle the brushes thorough ly, and the thing is done for once. If they show them selves again, repeat the dose. I gave my bushes one sprinkling this spring and have not yet seen a single worm. I know of this being used at the last last year with perfect success, while hellebore and lime failed.— It has the merit of being both cheap and effective. Let everyone use it that has any currant bushes and there by save to us this healthful fruit. Truly, yours, F. G. Buffalo, June 12, 1866. a: STRAWBERRY Festival.—The ladies of St. Luke's Episcopal Church hold their Strawberry and Flower Festival at St. James Hall this evening. Arrangements have been made to have everything in the very best style, and all who attend may be sure expect to enjoy a pleas ant evening,and at the same time contribute to a worthy object, the proceeds being for #¥ bene fit of the church. A fine band will be in atten dance to discourse music during the evening, and the Flower Booth, will, we are assured, be a fine affair, where the prettiest of bouquets can be purchased of the ladies who will be in at tendance to wait on their patrons. The ber ries and cream for this occasion will be of the best quality, and nothing has been left undone to make the Festival one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. TyeaTRe.—The charming domestic play ‘‘Dreams of Delusion,’’ is to be presented at the Metropolitan this evening, in connection with the popular spectacle of ‘Puss in Boots.” The latter will be removed from the boards after the present week. ARRIVALS OF GRain.—The arrivals of grain yesterday were as follows: Corn 710,549 bushels; Wheat 148,796 bushels; Oats 182,453 bushels; and flour reduced to grain 11,745 bushels—making a total of 1,053,543 bushels of grain. Madame Dellenback. — This distinguished and successful Clairvoyant will return to this city on Saturday,and will be ready to receive calls on Monday, May 1sth, at her rooms No. 30 North Division street. She can be consulted either in a normal or clairvoyant state. She will soon leave for the West. Ladies, normally... *, ag Clairvoyantly Siete Gentlemen, **... jelanac3t*
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