The New York herald., 1863-11-16


an especial object Of interest 70 the secret epoyes Of
tho Canadian government Their movements were
particularly noticed was remarked hat on reaching
certain railroad stations suspicious booking individuals
would show themselves, give the usual signals, and,
without uterng scarcely word, take places among the
suspected. Now and then obse rvatons, such "Hes
one Of EN-" "he's good 'un, "Are you going on this
fshing partyf" might be heard in Whispers
DESIGN or coNsPRAr0Rs TO cAPTURB A PRoPnIxR
largo number OF these suspicious characters went
Rom Montreal TO Toronto on the 18th inst, and were
These not guarded in their talk Others and
cleaned from the pcsutous observations OF some Of
them that was their design TO get on propeller on The
Weand canal, and, being IN sufficient numbers 70 DEFY
eppostOn they were TO take OF her ON arrv
ing In Lake Ere and under command Of Of their own
number, o second Semmes, aspiring McGowanper-
baps Of Maple Lesf fame-they were rst 70 capture
such vessels they might want for transports rendez
vous in Pigeon Bay under Point Pelee, or at Point Peee
sland and make an assault upon Johnsons lsand over
power the guard and their fellow rebel comparots
from federal imprisonment
CONDITION. op TIE CoNsPiRAroRs
Most OF these conspirators are In most wretchedy
impoverished condition, except the recent arrivals BY
way Of Halifax, in the Robert f. Lee steamer, and are
ready for the commission OF deed that may promise
them money booty. Some Of them as refugees from
the South, obtain employ ment laborers and artisans
from sympathizing Canadians, tho great demand for
,bor In the far Northwest OF the United States causing
scarcity OF workmen In Canada, where the pay fs less
ard the work harder Many OF them subsst ON charity,
and by their wits Their number is estimated
at fifteen thousand but perhaps ono half that figure
would be the mark Indeed, It s doubtful there
Canadian Provinces
LITTLE MORE THAN IATR.
Not only their designs frustrated by the timely
discovery the intended escapade OF the rebel prisoners
Johnson's Island, but by the
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA
70 defeat their execution u any event, It rested within
bis power Besdes giving timely warning TO our govern.
ment through the British Minister Lord Lyons, OF the
discovery VI the scheme tho Governor General OF Canada
promptly issued orders forbddmg any vessel 10 pass
through the lock the Welland canal at Port Col
borne the SDutet TO Lake Erie. without undergoing
thorough scrutiny regard both to the chayacter or
her passengers and her cargo II cause for suspicion WIS
found exist the vessel TO be detained and her pas
sengers held custody until the case could be examined
into at headquarters In order to enforce this decree
detachment OF the Canadian Riies splendid regiment
which leave tho post at Port Coborne
about this tme required TO remain until the matter
ehoud be settled st urther to aid defeating the OBJ
jec,s OF the conspiracy, gentlemen high in authority in
Canada promptly proceeded West at the first intimaton
Of the design Tor the purpose Of iahomng the whole
thing ana ascertaning II 1t required further military
force further steps OF kind TO be takeD 10 sup
Canadian government to the Governor General visit
ed this city To day, and had interview with Mayor
Fargo in relation 10 the subject, and 1t s believed the
precautions already taken by his Honor and General Dix
who also arrived to-day, with the cooperation Of the Ca
madam authorities are sufficient to disrel all fears OF
rebel raid upon Johnsons Island, the hberat OF the
rebel prisoners thero and Of series Of devastating
fagratons in the cities or among the shipping that line
tho American shores or float upon the Of Lake
Erie. 10 s5s ssSrses5s- I.l~ISs
PARTIAL AHR6GA1ioN 0r THE AsBBURroN faEAry.
Tho result OF the conferences between Mr. Macdonald
Premier Canada and the nited States government au
thorties through General Dix has been the acknowedg
ment Of right Of tho United states 10 erect batteries
make other preparations for defence against rebel
invasion from the Canadian shores. The works pro-
gessng How will this operate suppose tho people OF tho
United States desire invade Canada any timer But
this matter of prohibition is questionable one at best;
for the Obligation 30 far as ampg tho frontier coast Is
concerned IN treaty with Great Britain, only c0nRsts
In mutual agreement that other naval vessels shall
employed tho lakes except those necessary for
purposes and these not 10 exceed two in number
nv anch Power
ARRIVAL oY coxnopoRs BANDS NAVAL OPERATIONS
BESIDES the arrival Of Major General Dix, who wields
the military authority Of the Union government In this
department, and Captains Blake and Davis, Of his staff,
We have to announce the arrival Of Commodore Joshua
f. r. Dorr chief agent Of the underwriters n Buffalo,
has had authority 70 oer the ssaunch ice and wreng
steam ugboat the Relief 70 the government Tor any naval
purposes that may be demanded.
Tm pKrERcxs BuyyALo
syU SS suppsd ~
heavy armament. and q detachment OF the Seventy
fourth New York infantry Colonel Fox s to garrison N:
places selected for tho pl@ntng Of batteries Of PARROT
guns. has been suggested, and the suggestion will
peninsula south OF BunAlo creek II excellent posi-
ton FOR such Q purpose. ~ II commands the bay, has
both louger and shorter range than Fort Porter, and
can, the battery bo properly mounted sink keep 1t
respectful distance vessels that attempt TO shell
the city The arsenal also inspected by General DIX
and orders given 10 supply the cannon with article
much needed in earnest warIare--namey cartridges.
Major General Randall commander Of the Eighth military
division OF the New York state militia, Is at work getting
the militia and the artillery In this part Of the district In
condition for active service on short call. Two regiments
are already under arms and ready for duty.
q BULL, or JoBNsoN's ISLAND
Bull or, is called Johnson's Island is situated
at tie mouth OF Sandusky Bay, about two miles and
threeourshs from Sandusky city and about fifty miles In
a direct line from landing place on the Canadian shore
the supposed place Of rendezvous for the rebenear
extreme end Of Point Peee (or in plain English Bald
Pcint.l johnson Island 10 a quarter of a mile long and
ahout n mi Of !
than six feet that vesses Of large drat
not effect landing at viii. IL is now occupied by two
thousand rebel prisoners mostly ocers among them the
celebrated General JEFF Thompson and General Trmble.
These officers are ready to hazard even their lives in car
them. The island rs now garrsoned by about one thou
sand United states troops
Kelys Island Ia situated about four miles from Mari BILE
head Point and about six miles from Johnson Island ai
approach the Canada Shore The place famous for
the excellent quality OF the Catawba grape which -four
country there hotel upon the island frequented by
pleasure seekers during the summer months.
PUT IN RAY. OR SOUTH BAss ISLAND.
10 situated about twelve miles north from John
sons Island, and It's surrounding waters celebrated
the scene Of Perrys great naval victory during the war q
fell on that memorable occasion.
POINT rx1KH ISLAND
In IN Britiah territory the boundary limo rupnne
just south OF II. IL Is rich and fertile ISLAND
occupied and situated about seventeen milel
from SoSn'On,s ms. Island land s Is aeou. ten miles Ion,
for vessels, during any sort Of bad weather. at thu
island and better place for the temporary rendezvous
piratcAi ncct having In view the capture OF Johpson
Island any VI the adjacent islands or even the CIT e
and towns the main land, could be desired, espe
caly ~ this tcmpestuous Of the year During
patriot troubles the OF 1897 and '38 the met
marched the Ice from sandusky city TO this isand
OF them suffering dreadfuy from the cold and frost
They also had fight with Canadian oyaliss after or
irving.
THE LATEST.
fHAy-rAsr TEN O'CLOCK T. NJ.
HERALD scouts, just Id from Welland canal ST. Catha
rnes London straord Windsor and other towns on tn
Canadian side report quiet and that rebel
ep rdxss 10 be found.
There reports from Detroit OF the concentration Of
rebel force Al Rondoutch aud Port Stanley on the Canad
eide. The former very accessible position. The lat
ter located NJ the mouth OF Kettle creek about twenty
ak miles south Of London.
CITY Politics.
rHs M'KRoS DEMOCRATIC JUDICIARY.
In the Third district the McKcon democracy have nomi
mated James N. Murray for Police Justice.
The Municipal Reform party have called meetings /,
the several wards TO organize for the charter election