The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-04

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SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE PRESS.
MONTREAL, Sunday, June 3, / M.
As far as we can make out from the many
conflicting reports received and here given, it
would appear that the descent on Fort Erie
has been complete failure, unless it may have
been intended as a feint to attract attention
from the, real point Of attack. There is no
reason to believe that there is one of the in
vaders left on the Niagara side, Fort Erie
being entirely evacuated. Fort Erie was evac-
uated shortly after o'clock this morning.
About o'clock signals being made from the
camp in the ruins of Fort Erie and this side,
two powerful tugs steamed out of Buffalo
Greek, passed to Fort Erie, and the Fenians
commenced the evacuation of Canada. With
in half an hour the entire body of troops in
the camp proper returned to the American
shore: Not only this, but so rapid was the
conception and execution of the plan of re-
treat that no notice was given to the picket
zines extending along the bank of the river.
About 800 men are reported to have reached
Buffalo on the two tugs. Some forty more
constituting the picket guards along the river
escaped in the smaller boats. Great indigna-
ton was manifested by the men who had been
stationed on outpost duty, at being deserted
by their comrades. Had it not been for the
approach of a detachment of British cavalry
driving them in, it is probable that none of
them would have learned of the evacuation in
time to escape.
The house Of Mrs. Lewis Tavern and the
post office in Fort Erie is now turned into a
hospital DR.. S. Trowbridge, of Buffalo, is
attending the wounded. The Erie and Mag
ara Railroad House is also used for hospital
purposes. In these places arm 4I.A Ifallowing
1sh~a1oru IxrI1S, or Fort ROD1ISUn
VIM. Batty, ankle joint shattered; his foot
was amputated by DIR. Minors. Matthew
Cretty, of Cincinnati, Serg't of the 18th Fe-
nian regiment, is at the Erie and Niagara Rail-
road House, shot through the hand. John L.
Zuch, of Cincinnati, and private in the 18th
Fenian regiment, is shot in the shigh. A
Kentucky man, too badly wounded to give his
name, is lying at the same place. He is shot
in the neck and will probably die. Michael
Rafferty,, of Louisville, of Capt. Doland's indie
pendent company Fenian cavalry, wrist shat
tered badly and slight wound in the side.
John Bradley, of Port Colborne, of the We'll
land battery, shot in the knee joint John
Hobson, of the Welland battery, was wound
ed badly in the leg. fA
A later report than the above, says that OF
some $50 Fenians who attempted to get back
from Fort Erie, 400 were captured by the
steamer Michigan. About five were killed
and twenty-five wounded. sA
The news from the Eastern frontier leaves
no doubt that the main attach, will be direct
ed towards Montreal.
About 10 this morning, another wing of the
30th regiment left Montreal for the front
The 25th are also to leave Immediately for the
front. The 7th Fusileers, from Quebec, are
expected here momentarily.
| All the volunteers are ordered to parade this
afternoon, at their armories in full dress.
BURLINGTON, Vt, June 8.
About $50 Fenians passed through here last
night, bound for st. Albans, which make.
about 450 who have arrived since P. NJ. yes
terday. They are commandedby Col. Michae
Seaman. Eaa
ITo THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
"' New YORK, June 2.
A dispatch from Montreal says it was re
ported the Fenians had seized the arms a
Rouse's Point, and were marching on th,
British fort at Isle au Noix; also that the Ca
madam Government had been informed tina
the u. S. gunboat Michigan has intercepted
the Fenian reinforcement of those landed a
Fort Erie
A special despatch from Washington saw
the friends of Fitz Hugh Lee authoritative,
deny the report circulated yesterday, that h
is concerned in the Fenian invasion of Can
ada. He has no connection with the move
ment.
BUFFALO, June 2, 9.45 A. NJ
Latest news from the Fenian camp stat
that the whole Fenian force is moving. 1t
stated that the bridges across Frenchman'
Greek and Miller's Point were burned las
night. Telegraphic communication is nov
open with Canada. The Niagara river wa
patroled last night by the U. S. steamer Mich
igan and the tugs Harrison and Farran.
English troops now occupy Fort Erie. 1t
not yet known whether the reported fight q
, Ridgeway is with a portion of the Fenian
yesterday at Fort Erie or another party. 1t
understood the Fort Erie Fenians went dow
the river. Ridgewayis seven miles up the lax
towards Port Colborne.
Later.-It is reported that the Englis
troops are retreating from the Ridgeway figh
2.30 P. M-The afternoon papers publis
the latest news fiom Ridgeway, stating ths
the Canadian volunteers are being hard pusl
ed by the Fenians, and that number hav
, been killed ON both sides.
RUTLAND, June 2, 8 A. M.
About $50 Fenians passed through hel
this morning en- route north, in charge of O
ficers wearing side arms.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 2.
About 100 Fcnians left in the 12 o'coc
a train last night for the west. Real destin;
: ton unknown. They were in charge of con
b petent military officers. Upwards of 1000
of their friends assembled at the depot to wi
ness their departure.
CINCINNATI, June 2.
= There Is considerable excitement here ovt
the Fenian news. Three hundred men hay
left for Canada. Seven thousand passe
through indianapolis west for the border. Di
patches from Columbus bring the report of tt
purchase and shipment of arms and amml
milton by Fcnians from that city.
d Toronto, C. w., June 2.
Last night the forces at Port Colborne wei
augmented by the arrival Of the Toronto IN
4 versity Company. Early this morning ii
n troops took the train to Ridgeway, under con
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