Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-08
THE FENIAN SCARE CAN.n.
Every Point DOubly yGuarded-Members of
the Government Fraternizing with the
Fenians-An Armed Fenian steamer ON
the 1aike-Panic Among the Peopie,
The correspondent of a Ne

The correspondent of New York paper, writing
| from Toronto on the Sd, says:
| The Fenan excitement had somewhat diod o,ro,,
| during the week, and the terrOr-strickcn who had
hourly looked for an army OF green jackets to drop
| down upon them, were beginning TO hreafbe ,,ora
freely when Thursday night arrived and with # he
| excitement reached its highest point. The volup-
| teers were called out and double guard placed
around the barracks, arsenal, and upon all the an
proaches to the city, Besides these precautions n
double picket has been placed upon the streets and
T. may pc sad that the city is all hut under martial
law, although civil law remains in force as usual
| IhlS double guard, | understand, is a provincial
a''lr' every important point being similarly guarded
| THE PRoTEsTANTs ASSISTING THE CAUSE
learn from gentleman who. I am satisfied is Sin
| the rlng that the brotherhood in Canada numbers
IN us ranks many influential PrOteStantS, who are
hot only expressing their sympathies with the cause
put are contributing of their means Many of these
hold high positions under the government and are
at least suspected of sympathy with the Irish of
| Amenca: W hlie the government putting forth
every effort to checkmato the Irish these officials
keep the brotherhood fully posted on the ministerial
| programme
! THE ARMED STEAMER
! 1 briefly telegraphed you day that the Canadian
brotherhood have fast sailing steamer. now only
awaiting armament to be in working trim She is to
carry WE'VE heavy guns and at the present moment
9uletly floats IN the waters of Ontario. What the
remains propose doing with her. of course, is a mys-
assured, and apprehend your readers will find he
tore long thdt this statement will be confirmed rs
mas every one have made relative to the Fcnian
affairs of Canada, Notwithstanding that the local
press to quiet the fears of the people, denounce them
as absurd and sensational.
THE oRANGEMAN ARMIxG
- The 0rangemen are arming al over the countrv.-
There are some differences in the Cabinet ur0n fhis
pont, the Catholic members opposing il: but mas
much as John A. Macdonald, Minister of Militia. is
the Orangemen will in W weeks have a military
organization under official sanction.
RUISoUs RESULTS OF THE ALARM.
We are beginning to see the effects of the alarm on
al sides tinanclers are watching the events Of the
hour depostors are withdrawing their cash from the
Danks anu conTertng It INTO gold, produce dealers
closing their business as closely as possibIn o
be ready when the storm bursts Terror and concern
arr stamped upon every cOuntenance We meet: far
mers are selling out and departing for the States and
the rebel refugees and Norlhern bounty Jumpers are
on neties Business, 1t is true, goes usual but
We fail to find that yenturesome spirit manifested to
invest that has marked dealers in previous years
PROGRAMME OF THE FENIANs
from the Toronto Watchman (organ of the Orange
socieueS), Nov, s.
We have now in our possession portion of the in
tended programme of the Fenan Hodus opeyGidj in
reference to Canada, and hence we in a position
to cOrrObOTdte Nh PerTcdUhS statement as 10 their in
tentioas Of a rd on Conoda at an early dan. We are
still i'll communication with certain party on this
subject, and as soon we have learned all we can we
will give the public the benefit of our inquiry. In
the meantime advise the banks to be careful and
place their property under protection, and officers in
command should be careful to the character of the
men who act as sentineS as from our present knoJI
edge the Fenians calculate on great thinss"ir.t
from the rebel soldiers in her MaeSty'S service and
smash on the ban ks will put them, they think in pos
session Of extensive funds whercwthal to carry on
their plans Now, this is nothing more than Mr. Per
reaut hints at and should not be treated mere ru
mors Let those who treat them such bear the re-
sponsibility. We also jaforacd that there are sir
hundred EentanS ta Toronto "0rn,ed to the teeth"
each man hGrinq rerotrer dld pike and ccrW many
rifle lraitnG tDr the cor Of command t tD5,uefbor
hands in the blood Of Proestoats.
And now let us direct attention to two points:
and first of all, we accuse the government Of ndif
ference to this conspiracy Ample proof is available
by them of hundreds now in Canada being engaged
in this plot and of being armed with weapons per SO
Intended Tor no other purpose than that Of butcherng
human beings, and yet steps are taken. Mr. Nj
chae Murphy go with impunity and take part in
Fenan conventions. and other EeuianS can boast in
our streets of being such-open and avowed enemies
to our Queen and constitution, and there Is no re-
dress. A member of Parliament can stand on the
threshold ofa Romish church i'll Canada and declare
his Sympathy with the Fenan plot, and tell boldly
they intend taking Canada during the present |
winter, and still the government is inactive. Is Il
because some Of is members ore Sad 10 aterH=e with
Premier and the President of the Council can wink
ut these things and in sincerity tell us they prefer
British connection? We shall see.
MANIFESTO FROM THE ORANGE LODGES.
The Toronto Globe of the ith contains Il manifesto
from Ogle r. Gowan, a Grand Master of 20 years
standing, of Nero Lodge, addressed to the members
ofthe Loyal Orange Association, setting forth that
Great Britain are plotting her overthrow, and that
ireland is not to be the first point Of attack;
He says he is not at liberty to disclose the source
from whence his information comes, but advises |
every true loyal man to enrol himself i'll the militia
volunteer corps for the protection of his family and
the defence of his country. He advises each and
every Orangeman to arm himself with Il rifle and |
Rest assured. nv dear friends and brctbrcn t,o.
the enemy meditates the overthrow of the British
power and that nothing but the dread of defeat will
prevent the attempt from being made here during
the approaching winter.
If then you desire to resist the intended attempt
of the wicked, be prepared. If you desire to live
peaceabiy, and to prevent the attack being made be
prepared. What say to one say to all, be ready
steady and prepared