The New York Herald Newspaper, June 3, 1866, Page 1

} —————— WHOLE NO. 10,869. THE FENIANS. —_—_—_— ERIN GO BRAGH! BATTLE IN CANADA. Sanguinary Engagement Near Port Colborne. THE INVADING ARMY VICTORIOUS Our War Correspondents Again in the Field. FULL ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT. One Hundred Canadian Volunteers Taken Prisoners. PARTIAL LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED. Interesting Account of a Chase After the Fenian Army. THEY OUTWIT THEIR PURSUERS Admirable Behavior of the Fenian Troops. OF MUNITIONS OF WAR. FRIGHT OF .THE CANADIANS. Movements Toward the Up- per St. Lawrence. —_—_—— & Fenian Camp in Vermont, Near St. Albans. Another in this State Opposite Corn- wall in Canada. Movements and Feeling in Boston and Other Places. GENERAL SWEENY GONE TO THE FRONT. de. ke. de. SHE BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY. Pell Detail chile wake-aiens Our War Correspondent—Fentans Victorious— Partial List of Killed ana Wounded, &e., &e. Buvravo, June 2—11:20 A. M. Tawty this morning the Fenian army moved towards Che Wolland canal, in the direction of Port Colborne, a gumall town about twenty-four miles from Fort Erie, ‘They are reported to be tearing up all the locks on the qamal and burning all the bridges. ‘Pwo companies of volunteors, compris:ng one hundred end twenty-five men, came down from Port Colborne at ‘Rall past eight o'clock A.M. and took possession of Fort ‘Tt, which the Fenians bad evacuated, whence they eens out skirmishing parties in all directions. Several Canadian citizens on the opposite bank of the ‘Stver bave been pressed in for active service. Borravo, June 2-—7 P. M. ‘Me Fenn army, about one thousand strong, under @ommand of Colonel O'Neill, left Freachman’s creck, fhe camp of the previous day, at three A. M., and moved te the direction of Ridgeway, ® small village about ten miles from Waterloo ferry. As they sivaverd the people along the road fled precipitately into the woods, Reaving their houses in a state of the greatest diworder, end taking nothing away with them. The Fenian seouts out some distance ahead reported at eight A.M. that there was a large force of Canadian sveluntecrs advancing upon them At this time the Fenians bad reached a spot almost three miles from Ridgeway and eighteen from Port Colborne, on the Garri- gon road, at a place called Lime Stone Ridge. On one wide of the road was a fence, which the Fenians tore down, and then advanced into the field, where they formed in line of battle, Gen. John O'Neill being in com- mand, assisted by Col. Starr and Col. O'Brien. The vol- ‘antoers advanced down the road and into the field, about three-quarters of a mile above the Fenian® Ina few moments the action commenced, skirmishers on either aide exchanging a brisk fire. Tho onter was then given for the Fenian skirmishers to fall back. The main bodies en both sides fired several times, when the Fenians ad- wanced at double quick with Gxed bayoneta As the volunteers were ranged in (he orchard on the other aide of a swamp, and separated from the Fenians,by a thick Brush wood, Gen, O'Neill saw that continuing upon the charge while they occupied so good & posi- on was useless, and fo gave the order wo fall back, The volunteers believing this a re treat, advanced out of their shelter ats run. The Fenians then returned to the charge, and the volanteers (gave way, retreating rapidly in the direction of Kidge- way, the Fenians following closely in pursuit Alter parsuing them for over two miles they stopped, while the volunteers went on to Port Colborne. From my presence on the field during the action I ean femare you that this information is entirely reliable, ther reports to the contrary notwithstanding ‘The loss on the Fenian side was about six killed and Geen wounded; that of the volunteers twenty-three The Fenians fought bravely, } : i THE NEW YORK HERALD. tainable at present. _ The following comprise as many a8 T can obtain:— Michael Porter, of Buffalo, shot badly in groin. Michael Yeary, of Buffalo, slightly wounded in arm, 8. Thompson, of Memphis, killed. ‘Three Gincinnat! men, names unknown, lay dead on the field under the scorching sun. Daniel Wheelan, of company A, Cleveland Rangers, wounded in neck, Further on towards the woods two others lay perfectly dead. Of the Canadian volunteers I can speak more reliably. The Lieutenant Colonel, name unknown, was killed at the first fire; also Lieutenant P. 8, Routh, of the Hamil- ton volunteers; Ensign Malcolm McEehan, of Toronto; Corporal Newhouse, of the Queen’s Own; Charles Lugs- den, of Toronto, very dangerously wounded. Another dead body was found in the woods, Reedings Ford, also of the Queen’s Own, of Toronto,§was shot m the leg; J. M. Stuart, Thirteenth battalion, of Hamilton; his linen was marked “U, 8.” The volunteers were fourteen hundred strong, made up of the Toronto volunteers, the Queen's Own, Hamilton volunteers and King’s artillery, from Port Colborne. They reached Port Colborne by thedown train. Colonel Buchanan was in command of the entire force. The fight commonced at eight o'clock aua was over by nine, but skirmishing on the part of the Fenians was kept up until ten o'clock A. M. The Fenian army was entirely out of provisions, not having eaten anything since yesterday, Unless sup- ported soon they must succumb, as the volunteers and rogulars are said to be advancing on all sides, ‘A large number of the Fenians carried prayer books in their pockets, and in the case of one man arifie ball pierced the book, lodging §near the inner cover. Lieu- tenant Routh, when dying, asked permission of Colonel ONeill to retain his sword, which was granted, and a guard was instructed to see that it was not taken from him. A portion of the Port Robinson volunteers, about one hundred strong, under Captain King, wero stationed be- hind the main body during the fight, asa reserve, They were ordered up, but did not arrive before the main body ‘was routed. On arriving at Fort Erie @ position was temporarily taken on boara the tug steamer Thomas Robb; but in a short time they came again on shore, remaining in the neighborhood of Waterloo ferry. They went through a number of evolutions, and seemed a well drilled body of men. At about half-past three P, M. a small force of about thirteen Fenians was seen crossing the brow of a hill, near the ferry. The volunteors immediately prepared to advance upon them, and as the Fenians retreated the task of capturing them seemed easy; but just as they reached the base of tho hill about eight hundred Fenians appeared and charged precipitately down upon the velanteers, taking them completely by surprise, The volunteers broke and seattered through the woods, ex- @hanging over one hundred shots with the Fenians. About seventy prisoners were taken by the Feniana A number of the volunteers retreated on board the tug, and when they got out into the stream fired on the Fe- ‘Bienes. All along the shore stragglers from the volunteers ran almost crazy in their endeavors to procure shelter. The each was covered with guns and knapsacks thrown away in their flight, ‘The regulars are expected to arrive at any moment, and the Fenians are preparing to give them a warm re- eeption. Reinforcements are to be sent across to-night to the Fenians; also stores and provisions—how J cannot say. Burvazo, June 3—1 A. M. I have just returned from Fort Erie. Tho Fenians have encamped themselves bebind the church, a shert distance from the beach. During the last engagement at the Waterloo ferry, as far as Lean find, but few of the Fenians were injured. ‘The prisoners are under guard, but the wounded have ‘been released on parole, .. Whe Fenians, elated with their success, have drank freely, and two thirds of them are in a siate of intoxica- tion, The women in the neighborheod are ranning about in the wildest terror, A number of them have im- plored the captains of the various tugs to take thom across to the American side, and in some cases the re- quest has been complied with. ‘As farT can judge, there will be no conflict bofore morning, as the inebriated of tho Fenian army are wild from hunger and the drink they have taken. Captain King, whom I reported as killed, is but badly wounded in the leg, and may possibly recover. He was taken from the Canadian side on board a tug belonging to the United States steamer Michigan, and transferred thence to a small boat, One of the Fenian eoloneis demanded that their wouded shoula be also taken off, which the captain, with questionable humanity, refused to do. The Fenian prisoners taken at Fort Erie during the morning have been released by their friends Among the former was a correspondent of a Louisville journal, who was brought on by Colonel O'Neill to report the proceedings. The Michigan, as well as a number of tugs, are running up and down the river to prevent any attempt at rein- forcing. Orders are issued to fire on any boats passing to the Canadian side, and to arrest any Fenians coming thence, whether armed or unarmed. RO. Day, the Fenian agent hore, positively promises reinforcements in the morning Pursuit of Curtos, ©. W., Jane 2—8P. M, ‘The excitement along the border has pot at all abated to-day, bat as rather increased by reason of offensive operations by the Canadian forces. A report prevalent late last night that the Fenians were being largely rein- forced is not fully confirmed. It is supposed that they received but few accessions to their numbers, Their operationa betray conmderable military skill, acting thoroughly on the defensive as yet They are menaced to-day by two columns, moving in opposite directions—one organized at Port Colborne, the formation of which i# pot fully ascertained, but is mid to be about two thousand strong, infantry and artil- lery; another, ander Colonel Peacock, of Critoean repu- tation, and now commander of the Sixteenth Britieh regulare. Thiscolumn ia comprised of one battalion, the right wing of the Sixteenth, five companies; two bat- tallions of the Tenth Royal Volunteers, of Toronto, and another battalion of volunteers, designation unknown, with one battery of the Forty-seventm Royal artery, with six Whitworth guns. ‘Thin force moved from Chippewa at about eight o'clock this morning, marching directly to Black creek, where ‘at first it wae supposed the Fenians would be met On approaching that vicinity t was ascertained that the invaders had marched westward, to meet the column moving from Port Colborne. Colonel Peacock pressed on vigorously in pursuit, stimulated to greater haste bye report that the Fenians bad surrounded a detachment of the Port Colborne foree. Ail information received from citizens is exoerdingly unsatisfactory, No one could tell the direction the enemy bad taken tor his strength. Localities and distances were ail contradictory. They were thus led otweirenjtous routes, causing unuecesary marching under & severe sun. At one o'clock they reached «little town called New Germany, or Germantown, seven of eight miles west of Fort Erie, There twas reported that the Fenians bad encamped on a ridge three miles south. ‘The march to this point was exceedingly trying to the men, numbers of them falli h sonatroke, The road was lined with stragglora. The information waa so un reliable that Peacock wisely halted bis ool and put his men in camp. Immediately after reporte were received that the Penians bad attacked the advance of the Port Colborne colump, driving the red coats back upon their main force with considerable loss, No figures were given. ‘The affair was enid to have occurred nearly south of Germantown, ats point where the Fenians were then encamped, thus indicating that they bad certainly held their ground. Colonel Peacock deemed ft prudent to get into comma- nication with the other fores before proceeding farther, Deenase of the uncertainty of the force of the enemy. Nothing further, therefore, was acoompliahed. Reports from Port Colborne are ansiously swaited. Ap snenspment Will undoubiediv take place. The | The volunteers have fallen back woon Port Colborne, | NEW YORK, SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 1866. THE BATTLE FIELD. l SCALE OF MILES r FY 410 20 20 p' BAKE ERIE advent of the Canadian army has had a wonderful effect on the citizens, who are all ready now for fight, ‘and flocking in crowds to the front, with muskets, to volunteer their services. A squadron, composed of militia and cavalry ordered out in this region, is now rendezvousing at Chippewa. They will bea valuable auxiliary to Colonel Peacock, and will enable him to gather positive information and move intelligently. The supposed policy of O'Neil, who is commanding the Fenians, is to prevent a junction of the two columns of Canadiana. He hopes to defeat them in detail. I notice in the Sixteenth regiment the large numbers Of Irishmen who profess loyalty, but fears are manifest- ed as to their disposition When placed face to face with the Feniane, It is ramored in the army that the com- mander-in-chief of the Canadian forces has issued orders to give no quarter and take no prisoners, This ix doubt- fal, but many subordinate officers expreas their deter- mination to act on that rule. The Fenians still continued to conduct themeetves ina manner to win praise from their enemies, They destroy nothing unnecessarily, and rofrain scrapulously from pillaging. They impress horses and cattle when they need them, and what provisions they want, but no mom, ‘No outrages to citizens have been heard of. A few citi- zens have been arrested, but they were soon released and permitted to return to their homes, ‘The Canadian Report. Tonamto, C. W., June 2—11 A. M. The Canadian volunteers have struck the enemy. Blood has been spilt and « battle ia now raging Jn all ite fury. A special despatch from Port Colborne deemed reliabls says that the volunteers came up with tho Fenians by way of Colborne ata place near Ridgeway and at ounce ‘ked them, ’ battle is now reported tobe general, and if the Fenians are not driven back the reinforcements now moving behind will rout them. A number of volanteers have been killed. This morning all the wires were cut four miles west of here, but the circuit is again complete, At threo o'clock this morning the operator reports a lookout party at Duffin's creek, twenty miles east of here, detected men landing from a boat and fired upon them, killing ove man, when the rest retreated and em- barked on @ schooner lying off shore, ‘The Globe's extra says:—This morning the attack was made on the Fenians in the bush by the Queen's Own, the volunteers firing tho first shot, The fight is now general. The volunteers are driving the Fenians, Several are killed on both sides. Colonel Peacock with the artillery, has sent despaiches that they cannot be here at once, It is thought the volunteers will at Jeast bold their own until the arrival of the regulars, The volunteers behaved splendidly, pushing wpon the retreating Fenians with the utmost gallantry. Tonowto, June 2—3 P. M. ‘The Leader's bulletin board says the Fenians are hemmed in, that General O'Neill has been killed and that the entire invading force will be despatched iu two hours. Bells are ringing and there is great rejoicing. The only authority I can learn for this is a telegram from the American Consul at Fort Erie to Counsellor Thurston that Fert Erio was in possession of the British troops and the Fenians were seven miles down the river. Topowto, C. W., June 2—6:0 P.M. Various firms here have sont large supplies of stures tothearmy. There is great sensation m the city over the lomses, Tho Globe's extra has @ tolegram, dated at Port Colborne, saying that the Fenians aro being driven back haif a mile, They have rallied and have eue- ceeded in driving back the volunteers, who are now te- treating, with Mfteen killed and upwards of fifty ‘wounded, 4 Tt ts thought that the Fenians will not be able to carry on the parnuit far. The volunteers hope for the arrival of the regular, In the meantime they bave rovreated on Port Colborne, where they arrived at noon. The fight commenced two miles from Ridgeway, at eight A.M. The Fenians were secreted in the bush. The volunteer column, under command of Colonel Bosker, left Fort Colborne this morning at five o’cloek, and on their arrival at Ridgeway attacked the Fenian position. The Queen's Own opened the fight, attacking the Penian skirmishers, whom they found bebind snake fence, the main body being in the bush. The fight soon became general, At first the Fenian skirmishers were driven back, but the volunteers soon found themselves outnumbered and forced to retreat, @hereupon the whole body of Fenians advanced upon them. Some confusion then spread jn the volunteer ranks, and the officers had difficulty in keeping the men in order. Oo their arrival at the railway station the volanteers were got into some order, and the column is now ta Port Colborne in full retreat, A later despatch to the Globe says that mewmengers have Jost arrived from the battle-feid of this morning The Sixteenth and Forty-seventh regulars, and the battery of Royal artillery, Colonel Hoste, are on the ground, ‘The leader of the Fenians has been shot. A Montreal despatch says that Colonel Wheeler, in parsing Great St. James street, remarked that the cour age of the volunteers would soon waver, when a Mr. Hood knocked bim down. He rove and disappeared quickly, Tonowto, Canada, June 2—P. M. A large number of Fenians reinforced Fort Erie last night and this morning. Two more bridges were burned in order to obstruct the marching of reinforcements, The people here were wild with excitement when the ews Of the commencement of the battic arrived, and all buginess wae immediately euspended. Private dee patches are constantly arriving announcing the drath of fome well Enown citizen. ‘There are eminows reports from Gt Albans, Vi and will probably be forced to retreat to St. Catharines unless reinforcements soon come up. A despatch from Montreal says that reliable informa- tion had reached that city that Gen, Sweeny was in posi- tion at St. Albans, Vt, with a large force; but the opera- tor at St, Albaus could get no information in regard to the matter. Another report says that they numbered about fifteen hundred and were under command of Col. Connor, They bad no arms visible, but were ordered to go into camp at Fairfeld, which is eight or ten miles from St. Albans. ‘Toxowto, C. W., Jane 2—9 P, M. News comes via Buffalo that the Fenians, after the skirmisb with Canadians, cut off about one hundred of ® party of volunteers sent around to flank them, and captured the entire perty. ‘ Private despatchés via Colborne confirm particulars of a skirmish already rent, and state that both partice fought desperately, but the volunteers were overpowered by superior numbers of veterans, A number of volunteer surgeons have left for the seat ‘of war, and nearly two thousand troops, as reinforee- ments, The Canadians are given credit for indomitable pluck, ‘Toros, C. W., June 3—Midnignt. ‘The Leader's night special from Buffalo says :— ‘I cromed aver about two o'clock, and met Colonel Dennis witha email force at Waterloo. A courier ar- rived and reported that the Fenians were coming. Al- most Immediately after they appeared over the bill, avé the battle foommenced immediately, with «a galling fire from behind the fences. The battle lasted Bearly two hours, when the Canadians retreated, badly worsted, and, getting on the tugboat Robb, steamed out of the harbor. The Fenian lines extended about five miles along the coast opposite Bufalo, and they are very jubilant over the victory. Thousands of Buffaio people collected on the shore to witness the battle, and cheered hurtily during the fight.” ‘The Associated Press Report. Buvraia, Juve 2, 1866. The latent news from the Fenian camp states that the whole Fenian free is moving. It ie stated that the bridges across Frenchman's creek and Miller's Point were burued iast night, Telegraphic communication ls now open again with Canwda The Niagara river wan patrolled last night by the United States tteamer Michigan and tugs Harrison and Farrar. Burvato, Jane 2~ Noon. The English troops now oceupy Fort Erie It is not yet known whether the reported fight at Ridgeway i* with the portion of the Fenians that were at Fort Erie yerterday or another, Ite understood that the Fort Erie Fenians went down river, Ridgeway is seven miles op the lake toward Port Col borne. It we stated that the steamer International bas arnved at Fort Erie with troops from Port Colborne. It is understood that the patrol tags fired on and stop ped several boats Jest night trying to rawch the Canadian shore. We learn that tne intended proclamation from the nian leaders to the people of Canada is now in the hands of a gentieman of this city, and was expected to have been issued yesterday if affairs had warranted. Canadian accounts represent that the Fenians will find thempelves very much disappointed in expected aid from their brethren and friends in Canada, Beresio, June 2-12:90 P.M It is reported that the English troops are retreating from the tight at Ridgeway, No further particulars yet received. Borvaro, June? 4PM. The latest news from the battle field i« given in the fol lowing particulars broughs by a gentleman just from the ‘Canadian shore. He says:-— © About eight bandred troops, all volunteers, left Port Colvorne at half past five o'clock thie morning, and took the Grand Trunk road to Ridgeway, and marched in the dire-tion of Stevensville, They soon encountered « force of Fenians, who are now said to be the same that went from bere to Fort Erie. A battle ensued, apd the Feolal were worsted. Our informant mates that two of the English troops wore killed and @ number wounded, and that the Fenians suffered to @ greater extent, At all events there were abuut «itty taken prisoners aod brought to Fort Erie. The sauerwein bridge has been rebuilt, Tt & reported that one of the prisoners stated that the colonel commanding the Fenians told them to save \hew. solves the best way they could. Captain King, who # a doctor at Welland, will proba. biy lone his leg. He hae by permission been brought to Buffalo. A well known Boffalo Fenian named Bailey i@ so badly wounded that he is not expected to recover, The Fenians are now encamped at the old fort, and picket the river down to the village of Fort Erie, « die tance of two milem Watch Sres can be seen and, ap- parently, signals A United States revenne cutter has arrived this even. ing from Cleveland, aad another is expected immedi ately. The river le patrotied and orders given to fire on any- thing trying t© roms; but the Penne now im th: neghborhoud express ther determiastion to cross af ail bazards A prom sent Fenian assert that to-morrow will bes big day, 04 important news will be beard from other pointa When the Fenians gobbled up and drove the Camsdian Yolumteers at the Fort Erie fight the spectators oo side cheered lustily There is & doubtful rumor thet Colonel O'Neill wae siightly wounded. General Barry, who bes taken command of thi from Lier, aye the government will do ite viet to preserve | order and prevent invasions into Cansda 1s @ rated What the Fenian wader coceurage thew PRICE FIVE CENTS. men by saying the American government is favorable to them, They will find out their mistake in this quarter. One company of United States regulars arrived here thw noon. oe Borvaro, June 2, 1866. A gentleman just from the other side reports the fol- lowing :— ‘The tug Robb, from Danville, with about forty Fenian prisoners, taken at Rid, y, was laying at Fort Erie dock at three o'clock P. M., when a body of about two hundred Fenians came over the hill and fired into tho tug. The tug backed into the stream, and fired two shots while floating down, The Fenians them attacked company of volunteer artillery posted in the town. After a brief resistance the Canadians wavered, and finally gavo way, retreating down the river bank, rally- ing at times, The tug steamed down, keeping abreast of the Canadians Firing shortly ceased, and the (a- nadiana surrendered. ‘The affair lasted about twenty minutes, The Fenians did not capture any of their men, The fight was wit- messed by a large number of persons on this side. ‘The force in the Fort Erie Oght was all volunteer, con- sisting of detachments of the Welland canal ficid battery and Dunville company of about eighty men. The fight lasted only twenty minutes, Captain Ring of the Wel- land battery was severely wounded in the leg, and will suffer amputation, Two other volunteers were wounded but none killed. It {s reported that a Fenian captain was killed—name not given. At the battle at Ridgoway neither force bad artillery, but some of the Canadians are said to have had repeat. ing rifles, while the Fenians were armed mostly with the ordinary muskets, Colonel Starr, of Kentucky, is said to be the one who gave the word to the Fenians to scatter and save thern- selven, ‘The number of men on both sides did not exeted two thourand. Bovvavo, Jane 2—Midnight. From present appearances and from the present pori- tion of the English troops, there will be no engagement to-night, but it is apparently mevitable early tomorrow. OMcial Bulletin from the Fenian Head- im this City. Fenian Brorwernocop, No, 706 Broapway, New Yorx, June 2, 1866, ‘The Irish republican army, under command of Colone) John O'Neill, met the British troops at a place called Ridgeway, Upper Canada, Tho British forces were com posed of volunteers and a regiment of militia called the “ Queen's Own,"’ The British outnumbered the Irish army two to one, The fighting was desperate and lasted about three hours, during which time the Fenians were twice driven back, but again regained their position. Finally, the Irish army charged the British st the point of the bayouet and drove them from the grounds and remained masters of the field, which their Irivh valor had so nobly won. The Indianapolis troops led the final charge. The battle fleld was covered with the debris of the beaten army. Important Order from General Grant. Buvraia, Jane 2, 1866. Lieutenant General Grant passed Wort at noon to-day. He wnt the following telegram to General Meade: — Burrato, June 2, 1866. To Major Genera) Mrane, U. 8. A., Philadélpbia, Pa General Barry in bere. Arsign bim te general com- mand from Buffalo to the mouth of the Niagara river. ‘The Stato suthorities should call out thé militia on the frontier to prevent hostile expeditions leafing the ( nited States, and to save private property destruction by mova. U. & ORANT, Genera. Movements of United Pe. Sr. Aunana, Vt, Juve 2, 1806. Detachmenta of United States troops have left this piace for Malone, N. Y., by the Ogdensburg road They will probably picket the frontier. General McMahonoy ie expected bere to-night wit more Masnachusetia Fenians. Ho will take command at the troops from that State, Mostaeat, Jui The second day of the Fenian excitement in and surroundings bas been uncommonly marked, when the traditional quiet of the Canadian character is remern- bored, no lens than ite want of accommodation to the stirring realities of war. This section of ber Majesty's provincial dominions has never before, within the mem. ory of two generations, been #0 wrought up and #0 per- sistently and uncompromisingly yielded every subord) Bate eopsideration to the public defence for an entire day and night as daring the twemty-four hours sow cloning. ‘The excitements of the leading American citizens dur ing the early daye of the late rebellion were very proper ty thought to run 4 unremittingly fix the pubiie attention; bat the universal anxiety in reference to the condition of alfairy in these provinces, as evinced in and throughout all this region during twenty-four bours lant past, ezeeeds by far all popular tumults that I have ever Known, Thronghout last night and today busnem of every character has been by common consent suspended. And the hotels, without disttmetion of rank, the newspaper offices, the places of public resort other than thee and the streets, have been surrounded by and Olied with eager Englishmen istent upon knowing the entire ex tent of the pablic peri. The scenes incident t the re ception of tho several telegrams from “the front,” the marching of the troops, the resounding of the masic and the eheers of the atiendant populace, the specalations of the Queen's lookers ou, were animating far beyond the poesibility of belef, when we consider the josignificance of the cause of it all, viewed im the hght of @ serious and pomibly success. fol attack open Britieh power and Magna Charia All day long the stronta have been eurging with the eager througs, and the extra imues of the newspaperr have sucoreded each other hourly The individual and collective festivity has kept ainple pace with (he tama! tons march of events, and her Majesty's loyale, bots in and out of the miiitary service, have fought the good Aght of unrestrained mirth with industry apd affecting Tewult, The ¢ity has not been backward in pouring forth her idols in defence of the provinee. Barty thie evening « battaiion of the volunteer Vic toria rifles left for (he scene of ection, and were imme diately followed by the Thirtieth regulara The Tweo ty-Ofth regulare, known a# the King’s Own Borderers, Colonel Fane commanding, are under marching orders, and will dowbtlons leave the city before morning. The perth battalion of the Mifle brigade—the Prince Con fort's Own—are alto under marching orders, will leave to morrow. The Victoria brigade in guarded at the St. Lambert and Montreal ends by ample foree, and the Dini ciation of the city ts airendy assembled and under orders to supply the placm vacated by the regulars and volun teers who have gone to the front Large sams of money have been eubeeribed by the patriotic citizens to provide for the famities of the rolan were The ener of the telegrams received here frote the “seat of war’ indicates the repulse of the Fentans end the nuccame of her Majenty's armas An Major General Lindery mandiog the garrison at Montren), accompanied by an eid, wee pameing through Notre Dame wireet about three o'clock I. M. yeaterday, bie horse suddenly sembiing spon the railroad track threw the grueral with great violence over bis bead end indicted quite & serious injary. The general was re turning from an inspection of the troops upon the Champ 4¢ Mars, show to depart for the front, when the secident cocurred which promises unfortenntely to lay him ap for several days dering thie important crea The Prince of Wales’ regiment ware inapected thie after noon by the lieutenant eatowel Commanding previous to the ip entrance on active servicn. A mecting of the hip captaing im port, for enrelliga the sailors ond seversl crews asa naval brigade, war held thie aflernovs, aod uch an orgenisetion war etected. Other organizations of troops are being per- fected Atmong them the Engieh Workingmen's Benett Koeiaty bas been transformed into e volunteer company, \o be ettached to the Montreal light mfantry and whe Montreal rite§ rangers, se emergency corpa Other troops will nave thie evening—ae many ae can be overed [rom the sarreve, Nowe Montreal Press Report. Mowrnxat, June 2, 1866. The greatest excitement and enthusiasm has provailod here all day, but it is combined with the utmost cont- dence, The report of the Fenian defent was received thin after Boon with loud cheers. The doors of the newspaper offices were regularly besieged all day by anxious crowds. Two battalions of rifles and a haif battery of artillery Were ordered to parade this morning, and left here at four o'clock this afternoon; destination unknown. The Order was obeyed with the atmost alaority. Tt is expected thata Fenian attack will be made on Cornwall or wome portion of the eastern frontier to- night. It is computed that over ten thousand men were un- der arms on the western fronticr a few hours after the call, Tt in generally believed hore that the Fenians are en. tirely routed. The Position at O¢densba: Oavexsnvns, N. ¥., June abmall Fenian detachment is moving tn this ¢ and intend rendezvousing at Malone, where a large num. ber of the invaders are reported to be already congre gatod. Malone is the county seat of Franklin county, in thin State, not far from the border, and nearly opposite to Cornwall, Canada, Three caves of arms were secured at the depot he by the United States Deputy Marsbal this morning. They were to be sont by oxpross to Malona, At Presoott, opposite this place in Canada, great ex citement ix prevailing in consequence of the news from Fort Erie, Tho streets are alive with militia Eight or ten combpanes are under arma, The ferryboats from this place aro closely watched. Tha troops are greatly exorcised, as the Uclief is prevalent that Fenian spies are among them, Fontans on Their Way to the Front. sunny, June 2, 1866 About one hundeot Feniany teft bere on the twelve o'olock train last np), nt for th West, Their real dewtina tion is unknown. military officers, Upwards of a thousand of their friends assembled at the depot to witness their doparture and gave them hearty and enthusiastic cheers ax the train left A despateh from Lockport (his evening says about one hundred Fenians left there last night for the wert. Poople of Lockport aro driving out to the frontier to night in anticipation of witnessng a battle between a body of Fenians and British troops, reported iftcen huw dred strong, early to-morrow morning. Aumawy, Jane 2, 1804. ‘The Fenians bere are very active, and have been em gaged today im raising money and forwarding wen Another detachment leaves at midnight for the scene of war, If the leaders had funds they say they could rend one (howsand men forward in twenty-four hours. Prominent Fenians bere way they anticipate stitring newg to-morrow, but declined even to indicate from what quarter it may be expected. They were in charge of competent Fumma, June 2, 1866. Two companies of Fenians from jaltiinore and a com- pany of sixty from Philadetplia passed throagh this city to-day, bound for the border. Syxacuss, N. Y., Jane 2, 1866. On the afternoon train comiag went youterday there were six ear loads of Fenians, One company of one hundred and tweaty were uniformed and carried severe! Fenian Sage, They got off at Rome. This morving there arrived here seventy-foar more from Binghamton, with five canes of arma, bound east. They made ar Tangements to send off the first of the week @ large ber, Money was raised to send them forward (reat enthusiasm prevails among Uo brethren. Naval Force tatte from ChicagomAttach om Sarnia Contemplated. Toroxto, ©. W, Jane 2-5 PM Information telegraphed hero by Colonel Montgomery, commandant of the Uaited States forces, at Port Harom, Michigan, m that the Fenians contemplate an atterk op Sarnia to-night, and that three vesmels, believed to be armed and mannod by Fenians, have eailed from Chicago. The Invadere nic Among Them, and Arms Thrown Into the River. Bovrao, Jone 2-55 FM. A large body of the Fenians yeoterday, while en camped at Frenchman's creek, advanced togPreeberry's dock, near the lower ferry, and took posemion of « wall kaloon kept by a nan named Stephens While there they used up all the provisions aud drink oa the Premines, and relieved Stephens of shout one handred dollars in money, @ horse and some wearing apparel. At about eight P.M. one of the pany who wae out scouting brought in @ despated w the captain in com mand, who immed ately ordered the men under arms, then giving Htephens fifty cents he ordered him to heave a number of boxes of ammunition into the river There were fifteen boxes marked “1664 There were one thoorand rounds of ammunition in @ch box While Stephens wan throw! boxes it, the Feuaus went down the river carrying thelr muskets Another report mays that the Fenians lef Preochman's creek at 4A. M., and started for Ridgeway, a village about nine miles above. Before starting they barned ‘over une thounand stand of aris aad threw alrnomt an tnany more into the river. A namber of the latter have teen fished out this morning, Sud there laa pile of barrels at the creek At about ten o'clock there was & report that s bale Howron, June 2, 1868, The Fenians and the Penia, war im the all abeorting topre in Boston now. The street scores are not altogether unlike those whieh attracted so much attention whea Fort Sum- ter wae smmailed. The bar-rovras, the theatres and atl places of puble resort are filled with Fenians and anti Fenians, and debates are attended with much farnestness and enthusiaam, and, beeniee the ebindance Of talk and disconwon, there apparent « ma, Aon te to really accomplish something Wo relieve the opyremon ot ire Daring the last two days there bas been an | 4 tide of tenvel from this point to the Canadian border tnoat of the travellers being of Celve origin and ticket to Mt Albans, in ¥ During yesterday and today pot lene than 4 andred ‘ satta, and i there will trains on Monday here on Theretay even three hundred ron miy-fve by « remored eatit morn ag. erally believed tn by the The first detachment hott numbered nywarte of inerenned by co vores . At Lowell the squad wae 85 sttition of one hondred and Ofty, and there were many emailer sequisitions at various points alone the road between bere amd Ht. Alba + greater portion read wo be ned for the cavalry service ft in said Fite Hogh Lee will bate command The baifpast fve train over the Fitewturg road toot up an sAditional battalion of about four hundred laut evening They were sleo destined for MM Albuns, and were in command of Colonel Contra aad Colouel Conver Colonel F. A. Minnott, whe Ggured im the lete more ment at Rastport, bas bern eppetnted ay mu ment whieh Is soon Wo leave for the frome te man bar written « * to Geoeral Heeeny, 1 sing fot the charges which he brenght ag earn thet be did oot mean Sight, being now comrineed the General dows; and he theretors retracts wt he mate, MnnAt eetes ‘het bed wial * time of the Rarport © a sain; Voatgus ne, in vomnal 7 of thw Kngiioh wt Brigadier General John W. Mahon, com oot the Pestin felons from 2 yeti, aloo left bere today, on thy ant & hundred men accompanied by bet Geners! Mahon har recerred © brigadier ® commnianton from Generel Beeeoy, ond be has tem devignated ae the commander in chief of ali (he Maamerhusette forces, He bas tonn for youre’ milllary service in the copectty of Major of (he Ninth Mamarhanetia regiment, and simes bie retore bas benn somewhat renew end ase member of the Maanach orate House of Representatives fev te no cemve \ereee end oss momar of the Suieth bay The quiet departere of these mon from the ity, (CONTINUED 68 KIGRTE PAB)