The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-05
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THE FENIANS.


THE FENIANS.
The base of Fenian operations the line of Niagara
river has been entirely abandoned None OF the late
invading army remain in that vicinity except those who
remain prisoners the steamer Michigan The pris.
the hands of the Canadians have been forwarded
TO Toronto Six captured yesterday The
Canadians also leaving Fort Erie in squads, their
oes nation being other threatened points along the
border.
One OF the Fenian prisoners at Fort Erie tried by
drumhead court martial and shot yesterday Another
Is to be shot at Ave NJ to-day. Five shot last
evening in the woods back of Fort Erie.
writ Of habeas corpus, signed by Judge Clinton Of
Buffalo, for the delivery OF the Michigan prisoners
served on Captain Bryson yesterday 1t was thought
they would be transferred to the civil authorities the
strength of it.
ogdensburg appears TO- be the Fenian point dappui.
The force in that city numerous and
sons being quietly made to their ranks The Osdens
burg militia Is under orders TO be In readiness at
moments notice, the cutter p Chase Is lying
with open ports in the stream and the Canadian boats
tied up to the Canada shore United statos troops
are arriving and departing momentariy, and every
preparation to maintain neutrality rigdly enforced
1t is now stated that the Fenan cry is 'on to
Montrealin
General Meade passed through watertown, on his way
General Sweeny and hundred and ffty Fenians
were on the same train but got or At Potsdan.
Information having been received BY General Meade
chat General Sweeny had sent force of Fensns to
take lot OF which had been seized by the United
States government at watcrtown large force Of regu-
lars despatched from Osdens5urg overhaul the
Fenans II they had attempted the capture and II
feared that collision would take place.
Lord Monck, the Governor General OF Canada has is
rcottsc
TO defend their homes from the attacks Of awless and
pratical band.
report which Is now known TO be q canard, was
published this morning to tho effect that Kingston had
been captured by the Fenians
The Fcnian excitement in this city st'rday at
fever heat large amount OF business transacted
81 the Roberts. Sweeny headquarters. Seven hundred
embarked from this city TO the Of
action. proclamation issued by Colonel Roberts
70 the rishmen Of America in which he counses them
70 speedy action depu,aion Of colored soldiers
waited Mr. Roberts, offering him their services in the
present war. telegram has been received from Mr..
Stephens, from Baltimore stating that the movement
Canada is crushed. He intends issuing manifesto
Tor the future guidance Of the brotherhood. He also
ordered bonds Of the Irish republic to the amount Of
t25, 900 to DO forwarded TO him.
EUROPE.
BY the arrival yesterday Of the steamships Nova
Scotan, of Father Point, and City Of London, at New
York, have from Europe 10 the 25th Of May,
two days later.
German affairs remained unchanged. There was
nothing definite with regard TO a congress- and
regarded as imminent in some quarters II said
that Napoleon about to advance French armies Of
oservation-one TO tho German. and another towards
Tho Italian frontier
oihcr commercial failures are reported from England
nd thq 6na faI s,iu rxlad
Consos closed In London, May 25, at s6h s6x. The
bullion in the Bank Of England decreased f450 900 in
The week United States hve-twcntcs, % 644. The
Liverpool cotton market dull and prices weak
the 2sAh OF May Breadsuiis dull with prices nominal
Provisions still declining
CONGRESS.
In tho Senate yesterday the ruc,ion resolutions
taken up and on the adoption Of the section de.
carng tho national debt forever nvioate Mr. Hendricks
o. Indiana, delivered speech adverse TO the proposition
III, section wa, however, adopted Certain verbal
amendments to tho nth section made.
section submitted by Mr. Van Wrinkle to tho effect
that every person referred section three against
whom prosecution for shall have bcen
mcnccd In certain number OF years, shall. upon taking
the oath support the constitution, be exempted from
Tho penalties for participating in the rebellion It
disagreed to. substitute for the apporionment
ton offered by MT Doolttlc, but while the PROPOSE
Zion pending the Senate adjourned.
In tho House preamble and resolution relating TO the
recent refusal OF the people Of certain portions Of the
South TO allow negroes to deck the OF loyal SOL
dcrs In their vicinity, and requesting the President TO
inform the House whether any military civil officials
or the United States have countenanced assisted In
thc rendition OF such honors the graves Of rebel
dead adopted BY q vote OF rs to 30 The rcsou.
lions declaring that the United States guarantee
che bonds OF Mexico without impsIring her credit,
were referred 10 the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
resolution requesting the Committee Foreign Affairs
TO inquire Into the proprety Of recognising the Fenans
a. beIlieersnts went under tho rule The bill 10
restore the STATES lately In rebellion TO their full political
rights from tho Reconstruction Committee, taken
up. Nothing Of importance transprcd concerning the
BILL and the House soon after adjourned
THE CITY.
Tho orcsnixateou OF property owners known as he
YVES, side Association held meeting last evening the
Everett Rooms The chairman William A. whi,bcck,
delivered lengthy address on the subject Of frauds
In street openings His object was 70 direct Tho
attention Of property owners 70 tne Necessity OF
vgilant and effective efforts in regard % the open.
ips Of the grand drive or Boulevard, and TO pro.
cure the appointment Of good men" as commits.
sonets He concluded with emphatic that "h We
orc disappointed in this expectation then our appeal lies
40 TIE State Legislature" large number OF prop
CT attended, manifcs,ns good deal OF interest
~ ne subject Fernando Wood. Richard =. Carman,
cozrtland Palmer, r. II. Arkcnburgh and many others
erc taking the lead In the movement Thee Is appa.
rcry the utmost dscord, however, abo1 the proposed
amOs for Commissioners, and no prospects Of A kfss.
nnsnt
In tho Board Of Aldermen yesterday acommunc,.
kon was received from the Mayor inviting ,hs Board TO
Noin him In reviewing the FRS, regiment OF infantry
- N X. Colonel Rush G. Hawkins al Two o'clock