Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-10
A Note from Col. 0'Neil, Etc, Etc.

road line passing into Canada, through
Swanton. The force was about 800 strong,
at the largest estimate, and only about one
halfof them were armed Those having
weapons carried them openly, without any
attempt at concealment Guards were post
ed, with fixed bayonets, 10 protect property.
Only one case Of thieving occurred.
General Mahon, commanding the column,
had his headquarters at the hotel in the
village. two and half miles from the line.
The men were chiefly sheltered in barns and
outhouses. The advance regiment Of cavalry
Ton foot, Of course, were stationed close to
the line, and small scouting parties were sent
across into Canada, 10 reconnOiter, and bring
of horses, if possible. At day break one
squad found itself within few yards OF
mounted picket Of British regulars, who
were fired upon and frightened away. An
other party confscated a horse for their
Colonel
At9 o'clock, Gen. Spear, commanding the
wing, arrived in a wagon from st. Albans,
having left Just in time to escape arrest with
Gen. Sweeney. He at once ordered a move
mcnt into Canada, and crossed the line with
his force, meeting no opposition whatever.
All the horses which could be found were
seized 10 carry the Generals stah officers.
There were very few Of them, most of the
inhabitants for long distance around hav-
ing gone of, carrying everything of value.
Cattle and sheep were conlscated, killed
and cooked for the men. The officers quar-
tered themselves at the farm houses for
dinner.
One prisoner was captured who claimed
10 be n citizen, but had foolishly put on
British military overcoat, which he said was
thrown away by a retrcatng picket.
Citizens and scouts alike reported The
country clear Of troops for a distance Of
thirty miles or so, in all directions, and il
was evident that the Fenians could cut the
railroad and telegraph if they pleased, and
move As far as st. Johns, without meeting
any resistance.
Aftera halt Of some hours for dinner, the
line Of march was taken up, and General
Spear informed me that he proposed to move
about five miles further and cncamp, and
resume the advance next day.
The officers generally say their destination
Is Montreal, but of course any movement for
any distance would be absurd, for depend
ence is placed on reinforccments and ammu-
milton 10 be obtained from here before an
engagement is brought on Communication
will of course have 10 be kept open. The
Fenians here have no artillery, and their
supply of ammunition is perllOusly low.
The men are in excellent spirits and there
is little sign of decentralization, though the
intelligent officers begin to look upon the
effort "a a certain failure, and the citizens
beyond St Albans, on this side the line, ex-
pres no sympathy with the movement
They have friendly aud business relations
with the people across the border, and feel
sure that trouble TO themselves and the
nation will follow the movement.
met Fenian reinfurcemeuts going TO the
front 10 the number Of nearly one hundred,
with few arms of any kind. Arrived here
find the Presidents Proclamation posted
about the town.
General Swceuy is under arrest, with two
scntries at the door of his room, and the
number of regulars encampcd on the COM
mon is largely increased
The farce must be very nearly at an end,
but fear bloody climax. Green flags for
every regiment were uniurled after crossing
the border. One Fenian was shot accident
ally through the leg in Canada, by his own
revolver.
Second Dispatch.
SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS.
ST. ALBANs. W Evening" June Il
am able 10 send you a few more important
items in addition TO my dispatch Of this af-
tcrnoon, announcing the movement
General Swccny,is 10 be brought, to-mor-
row morning before the United States Com
missioner Mr.. William III. Hoyt, for eX-
animation
The United States Marshal has in his
pocket warrants for the arrest of Captain
Brown and other Fcnian officers which he
will probably execute tomorrow. Two OF the
- -. Inn.
tcrmastcr Van Brunt, and Ordinance officer
Rowdell took quiet departure from town
tonight. They are both Americans, and
among those whose presence on such an eN-
petition has excited the most surprise.
The trains Of to-day have brought very
few reinforccmcnts for the Fcnians, but it is
stated that large number Of men are to
arrive tomorrow morning.
There was mysterious passage of wagons
supposed to contain arms, through Bur
lmgton last night in the small hours.
There are some Fenians in town who sill
retain confidence in the success Of the ex-
petition. and even declare that the new pol.
icy of the Government will do more good
than harm, but many officers and prlvates
are marching their way southwark, includ'
ing some who quilted the column since Il
crossed the line
When General Spears wagon reached the
boundary, this morning, he rose and adj
dressed the men rs were in hearing, saying
in substance, "NOu are now ON British soil
| charge YOU to spare the women and chill
dren. leave in your hands the enemies OF
your country
General Svecuy is closely guarded, and NJ
communication with him is allowed
The telegraph is still working through e
Montreal, but the railroad companies have
thought il prudent 10 omit one of the regu
lar trains
From the Buffalo Courier.l
A CARD FROM COLONEL o'NEI.
4. 5. STEAMER MIcmGAN, June ), 1866
You will please make known through tn
news columns Of your paper that l have ii
NV posSessson a gold mourning ring, en-
urayed with the following inscriptions: o.
the outside, in black ground, the words 81
memory Of" on the inside, "Lucrctia Nrig
lv. obi 9th Feb. 1929, Iii. g." and undo
that Mary Wrigly, obi 9Th Feb. 1880, -Et
a." beside some rather indistinct characters
that the claimant will have 10 describe; ais
a lady's gold pencil and mounted gold eye
glass with chain attached, made of I'm
beads These articles were found on the pei
son of one of the men in the sCo% and
wish to saw, To the credit of the men, tina
long and earnest threats OF lynching the io
low were made. such was the indignation :
an act calculated 10 throw discrcdit upon al
and 50 contrary to the discipline ard wish'
of our body. And | wish 20 say furthe
that were IL not for oar present clrcumStai
ccs and relations, such an act would, as
ever will be 10y me and my associate officer
have been punished with all the rigor
army discipline lou Wa. oblige us all h
tbc publication of this communication bot
10 set rs right, and that the property may ]
restored 10 lis owner.
Your ohedicnt servant,
JONI O'NuI, Colonel.
ulr PORT EI.IE PRISONERS AT roEoNr
ToRoNro. c. W. Jane 5.-Twenty-one
the F,niau prisoners captured at Fort Er
were brought 10 this city yesterday NOR
ing. under guard from the Forty-sven'
Regiment OF regulars, under command
Lieutenant J. \. Smith. They were hand,
Ia the custody Of the Governor Of the 4
ronto iail. The following is the last complies
lanes Diamond. New York; John Smit
Nashville; Patk. Connors, New York; Ia
rick Donohoe Bnflalo; Nm. HAYDEN, 10
isyillc: James McDonough, Buffalo; Hem