The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-06-13

returned from point mile and n half
below Lower Black Rocks, and says the
head of the Fenian column-e0e strong
had reached that point Nine wagons,
loaded with ammunition preceded them.
They declare they will effect crossing
before daylight.
New YonI, June J..
I. is reported that Fort Erie, Canada,
opposite Buffalo, has been captured BY
the Fenians, who are represented 10 be
8 600 strong, 1000 Of whom are said to
lie marching unoppnsed into tho interior.
They are said to have already cut one
telegraph line.
BUFFALO, June l.
Notwithstanding tho vigilance of the
authorities in this section, the United
States steamer Michigan beng under
steam and having her poira open, and the
fact Of the city swsrminG with Canadian
spies. several regiments Of Fsnisas crossed
over into Canada last night. including
troops from Kentucky. Tennessee and
Indiana, ana regiment from Ohio. and
one from this city. At this point they
crossed in csusl boats, drawn by tugs,
and when nearing the Can. liam side, sen,
up Wild Irish shouts. The green flag is
ioating. Col O'Nel. Of the l3,h Regi
meet, Of Nashville, 10 10 command OF the
fort. 6c.
Large numbers Of persons ars viewing
the 81. ht from this shore.
The Fsnisns ssy no depreda,ious shall
be COMMITTEE. All the C,nadiar wires
on the C.nsda side were cut. excepting
those near the Suspension Bridge. The
Agent OF the Associated Press Ieh for the
scene efope7atous. The Fenisns are re
ported marching towards the Suspension
Bridge, twenty five miles from here.
BosroN, juno l.
f~o companies of regulars left for the
North this morning, from Fort Warren,
under command Of Col. Livingston.
Tbs newly raised Penian cav airy regi
msnl, under command Of Col. }. Cortio,
late Of Mo,bys gueriIlas, is part Of the
sxp.driion from ihIs city. The FeQians
say Gen. Eitzhugh Lee will com,ran6 the
cavalry wing Of their army Of INVASION
They further say blow will be struck
early next wesk-probsbiy on Monday.
BUFFALO, June IA p. IN.
The number OF Fsnians who effected a
landisg in Canada from this point is osli
rated at 5000, with sccessions hourly -
They are we'll armed and have six pieces
OF artillery. 1t is stated that there will
be gonersi descent on the uho.s frontier,
and that the Psnisns have altogether
thirteen ba,a'ioHs Of artillery. The leader.
have IelsgraphSd from th. point to vsri
ous cities To bring on rsinforcsmenls. The
men who wsLt from here generally had
served in the Federal or Con fedsfste
armies. No fighting has yet occurred or
is anticipated cor two days The iptsr
rup,ion OF the Welland Csnni, and cutting
the Grand Trunk Railway, and moving
in two DIVISIONS on Montreal and King
ston. is said to be the programme. Col.
OHeil, who leads the troops from here,
is Sy led "Conamander OF the Army Of the
lri'h Republic in Canada" Gen S~ssny,
j. was reported, crossed over With the
main body, but this i, denied. The men
cross here without difficulty, as there are
noUni,sd States troops here The Fsnians
srs leaving Boston, Pbilajs'phia, New
York snd other cities.
ToRoTTo. June IA 80 p. NJ.
Tasre il grss. excitement here over the
fursorsd invasion Of the Fsnians, and
volunteers are huuying to the supposed
sceno'of action. IL is reported that the
enemy have evacuated Fort Enc and are
now marching on Chippewa. The from,
tier has not been invaded at any other
point than that named An engag emsni
on 'hs Niagsra frontier ia expected to.
morrow.