The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-20
LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.
The Fenians-SscOnd Inva sion of Can
ada-Military Movements Towards
the Border, &C, &c.

Ottawa, q. W., August H., 1S66.-By Or
ders in council promulgated to-day arms and
ammunition will be admitted into the prov
inces free of duty for the space of one month
from date.
Drills are constantly practiced now by the
military companies, and the word OF COM
mand and martial tramp of organized bodies
OF men resound nightly through the forest
capital.
Every preparation possible is being made
by the authorities to repe the anticipated
Fenian onslaught upon Canada. Troops are
moving towards the frontier from nearly all
important points. and some batteries of artl-
lery reported to be on their way hither
from England. .-.,. -.
The Canadians count largely upon the
friendly interference of the American Govern
ment if the new prospective trouble becomes
serious.
A gentleman who has passed through Ma
lone on his way to Canada reports body of
Fenians assembling near that point Report
placed this force at five thousand men.
Business in Montreal is affected unfavora-
bly, by the tidings from the border
Ammunition and military stores are being
accumulated by the authorities. at convenient
depots
1t is expected that if the Fenians deliver
the impending blow at all it will be done
while the Canadians are engaged in reaping
their harvest, and when it will, therefore, be
more inconvenient for them than at any other
season to offer resistance and assist the Brit
ish regulars.
Great Fenian Picnic-Anxiety of the
Canadians, &C.
Buffalo, August 17.-There has been con-
siderable excitement, both on this and the
Canadian side of the water, for some days
past, growing out of the proposed picnic
which has been extensively advertised to take
place on Tuesday next, the 21st instant. The
place originally designated as the rendezvous
for these festivities was Grand Island, distant
about four miles below Fort Erie, but the
programme has been recently changed, and
Clinton forest which is favorite place of re-
sort for picnic parties, has been chosen in-
stead. The latter place is mile below Fort
Erie, and is on the American side.
The supposition is that the pic mic will be
a most extensive affair, and the probable at
tendance is variously estimated at between
five and ten thousand persons. A sham bat
tle-a counterpart of the famous battle of
Limestone Ridge-will, it is said, be partici-
pated in by veteran soldiers of the organza-
ton. General O'Neil and staff and the Ridge
way officers, who We're captured by the United
States steamer Michigan, will take part in the
proceedings, together with other prominent
members of the Fenan B brotherhood
Extensive preparations have been made for
the affair by the committee of arrangements,
which has accustomed much apprehension in
the minds of the kanucks, shu, it appears,
entertain strong fears ola the subject Of an
other raid into Canada, Whether their fears
are to be realized or not remains to be seen;
but it is confidently asserted here among Fe-
Man circles, that there exists more than usual
activity in the organization, which is conduct
ed with the utmost secrecy.
! visit d Fort Erie to-day, where a feeling
of uneasiness appears to exist pp9n the sub
ject The Temth Royals, from Toronto, and
battery are expected to arrive at that point
Tomorrow.
Preparing for the Fenians.
From the Toronto Globe, August l6.
The Tenth Royals assembled in the drill
shed last evening for battalion drill No 10
company also appeared with the battalion
aud presented very soldierly appearance.
When the parade had been gone thro Oh,
Lieutenant Colonel Brunei formed the men
in RI Snrara az 4 a. iiresSad them ca vipo that