New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-12

/ pursuance to the act of Congress in such cases
made and provided, do furthermore authorize
and empower Maj Gen. George Meade, comman-
der Of the military division of the Atlantic TO EN-
| pley the land and naval forces of the United
States and the militia thereof TO arrest and pre-
vent the setting on foot and carrying on the expe-
dition and enterprise aforesaid @
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set nv
hand, and caused the seal of the United States to
be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this
9Th day of june in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty six and Of the
Independence of the United States the ninetieth.
Signed ANDREW JOHNSON,
WV. H. SEWARD, Secretary OF State
MOVEMENTS or THE FRNrANs.
From the telegraphic columns Of Chicago
papers Of the It'll instant we extract the fol
| lowing ae
BUFFALO, N. Y, June GA large number Of
Fenian soldiers arrivedin this city to-day from the
Interior and from other localities. They are evil
| IDENTIFY on the eve of some important movement,
but the most profound secrecy eharactarizea their
factions, and it is impossible to gain any informa-
ton concerning their projects. en- r8y
The body of Lieutenant Lanergan who was
killed In the battle Of Limestone Ridge was ter
ribly mutilated by some wretch after he had been
killed. 1t is a factthat is not disputed1that the
head of that gallant officer was scaIped, and lii
breast crushed in He had very large number
Of friends in this city, and great indignation is
! expressed that such dendish barbarity should be
lperpetrated by any sex representing civilized
nation. The Fenians assertthat they will fearfully
ayenge the atrocity.
Gen. Barry, who has been appointed to the
4 command Of the military district of Ontario has
issued the following order:
/ a ga HEApoiRs DlsFREoE OF soHTAR1o,
t.,s,,t or5.rs n, 77s84sg ~ Buffalo, June3 J
The undersigned having been appointed by
Lieut.. Gen. Grant, and by subsequent orders from
headquarters of the military department of the
east, TO the commanded the military district of
Ontarios hereby assumes the same. The district
embraces the northern frontier, from Erie Pa to
OsWego, Ns ~, with headquarters at Buffalo, NJ
Y. Officers commanding posts. or detached mar.
ties Of United States troops within the limits of the
district are directed to their best exertons to
preserve the neutrality by preventing the crossing
of armed bodies of military or supplies, by Selling
all arms munitions ETC.. which there is good rea-
son forb believing are tohe used unawfully and
in general, by taking all measures, precautionary
or otherwise, 10 prevent a.Tiolation of the laws.
A field return of each separate command will on
the receipt Of this order, be forwarded to these
headquarters, and regularly thereafter all the re-
turns ana reports required BY army regulations.
tsigned3 WAE T.. BARRY
Byt Brig Gen, 2, s. A. com'g
1t IS rumored here tonight that the governor
general of Canada has made formal demand for
the surrender of the Eenian officers and soldiers
captured by the Michigan to the British govern.
ment Il is believed here that the demand has
been or will be made. The Fenian officers were
superior court, on writ of ta6eQs corpus Com
mander BrysOn reported that the prisoners were
held by Writs from the United States district attor
ney, charging them with violation of the neutral.
ity laws The prisoners were thereupOn turned
over to the United States commissioner and were
committed to the county jail, where they will be
held until the bail is fixed. They will undoubtedly
be at liberty tomorrow.
Col. Q'Neil states that he had only 500 men dur
ing the invasion, and that he had had 1000 more
he could have held his position and taken the
whole Canadian force prisoners.
Thirteen hundred Fenians left this city last
night for st. Adams. 1t is believed here that an
important movement is in progress.
TORONTO, @. W.. June 6.--Ihe gathering Of Fe,
mans on the Vermont and New York frontier Still
keeps up our anxiety for news as tits evident that
the Fenians still mean mischief, but despte all
Tumors, it is believed here that no new raid is
taking place. Military preparations still continue
ened.
The Chicago Canadians were today accepted
by the authorities for service, and organized
under officers chosen by themselves. These pat.
rotic men are much praised and honored here.
an enthusiastic meeting of people was held TO-
night TO provide funds for the families of the killed
and wounded volunteers number of citizens
$1,000 each. The large sums realizing |
will be further increased beyond all present re-
luirements.
Several Irish Catholics are represented on the
subscription lists.
No arrivals from abroad to-day are reported.
The apprehensons Of trouble on the border |
seem to continue unabated and the Canadians are |
doubling their precautions.
a Toronto dispatch reports that the Buffalo pris- |
oners were released to-day on bail.
News from ell quarters has been received up to
noon to-day everything is quiet, and the excite
ment is subsding.
ST.. LOUIS Mo-. June 6.--Four companies of |
Fenians each numbering "a men, have just started
on the train from Chicago. One or two dozen have |
green uniforms on, and few had rusty old guns
While on the ferTy-boat, crossing the river to the
depot, forty hayersacks were distributed to each |
company. The hayersacks were empty.
Daniel 0'Madigan is understood to be general I
q the contingent to be furnished by ST. Louis and
other parts OF Missouri.
Sixteen thousand dollars were collected at the
meeting at the courthouse last night. Among the
speakers present was breYet brigader general
Barieyi VINO commanded a federal regiment from
missouri during the rebellion It IS reported that
ne Y 70 nave command as colonel, or brigadier
general, among the Fenians.
The catholic Irish generally stand aloof from the
and predict its failure t4s
The captain OF one company which left this p
Nv e lsienaEu 4. bPaphy, He was color sergeant
u an English regiment during the Crimean war,
and has since served as orderly sergeant in the
10th New York regulars.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June 6.--The Fenian MACS
meeting last night was large andyery enthusiastic.
DYER $1,000 in money was contributed Col, Dick
Bryan was the orator. He said that he had No
money to donate, but would give 140 pounds Of
ighting material and go to the front never to re.
urn until the redemption ofIreland was achieved
provided that 90 other young patriots would do
likewise. pF
Squads Of Fenians are passing through for the
eat Of war on every railroad train. Great conf,
enee Is expressed as to ultimate success.
MALONE, N. T., June 6, l:30 A. M.-Genera
weeny and Colonel Meehan, chief Of the en-
iaeer staff have left for ST. Albans 1t was re-
orted that Spear was to cross last night on
be Mississippi frontier, with $500 men and two
enerals. There are 1000 Fenians in town and 500
egulars belonging to the 4th United States in
antrY. The repnlhrs and Faniansara frafernizinr