The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1866-06-06

The Fenian Movements.
ADVANCE OF THE FENlANS.
5000 FENIANS IN ANADA A.
BUFFALO June Eight thousand
Fcnians crossed here into Canada this
morning. Successful Judgments were
made from several points The Fenians
being aware that the authorities we're on
tn alert, took the %precaution to decoy
them by rapid movements and ieints in
directions not intended for crossing
About midnight some heavy wagons com.
menced hauling war material and provis
ions. Loads Of empty boxes were also
hauled in certain directions to cover the
main points. The men are uniformed
and fully equipped. There is great ex,
citement and rejoicing among the citi-
zens. A mass meeting will be held to.
night.
A dispatch received at eleven o'clock
announces that two forts have been cap
tured by the Fenians.
New YORK, June 1.-The news that
the Feuians have captured Fort Erie, and
arc marching on Toronto, creates great
excitement here.
General Sweeney says he is going to
fight while Stephens is talking.
BUFFALO, June l.-Several regiments
Of Fenians crossed over into Canada last
night, including troops from Kentucky,
Tennessee and Indiana, and a regiment
from Ohio (; also a regiment from thi,
city. At this point they crossed over in
canal-boats drawn by tugs, and, when
nearing the Canada side, sent up wild
cheers, with the green flag floating.
Colonel O'Neil, 18th regiment, OIL
Nashville, is in command of Fort Erie
A large number of persons are viewing
the sight from this side
Colonel O'Neil threatened to bayoneI
a man who attempted to appropriate tc
: himself the use of a large wooden shaw
found in a public house. The Fenianl
: say that no depredations shall be permit
: ted.
The approach Of a mounted Fenial
caused great terror and excitement anon,
the passengers and crew of the ~interna
tional ferry boat, to the merriment of tn
lockers on upon the Buffalo side. Not
withstanding the vigilance of the authori
ties in this region, the Michigan is undo
steam with ports open and the city i
swarming with Canadian.spies.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, June I.-Abou
two hundred men, said to be Fenians
left this city last night with %rations Ire
pared by Fenian managers. They pa,
D tickets for none, aud probably destine,
for the St. Lawrence region. They ha
e no arms. The Fenian leaders in this cit
!, are very active and more men will leav
to. night for the Canadian frontier.
IS TORONTO, Y. W, June 1.-The repor
re ed capture Of Sarnia and Windsor by tn
d Fenians is untrue. Every thing quiet
:, those places,
The military authorities here are O
u the alert, and troops are moving to c,
g. pos ed points.
Boston, June 1.-Two companies
Regulars left here this morning for S
Adams, under Colonel Livingston, A
VI additional detachment of about 100 Il
If niaus.left it is supposed, for the Cana,
border.
Fifteen hundred is the alleged Feni;
quota Of Massachusetts for the preser
enterprise. The newly raised Fonii
cavalry regiment, under command of O.
J. %Icartoi, late of Mosby's guerrillas, is pa
!" Of the expedition from this city.
n The Feniaus say General FitzhuI
tic Lee will command the cavalry wing
rat their army Of INVASION.
o. Adams, ' { June l.-Thrce tho
sand Fenians arrived here to day. Tn
are scattered about town in groups
three or four, and have made no disordc
ly demonstrations.
The authorities are taking every pl
~ caution against disturbance. Any dev,
opments that occur will be furnished.
ak is rumored hat several hundred more L
If. mans will arrive here within the ne
twenty-four hours
Ies Boston, June In addition 10 [
CHI Fenian cavalry regiment the Sd FEM
of Infantry, Colonel Conner, 1900 stron
have left this city for the Canada bord,
Transportation for the cavalry regime
was paid through to St. Adams by o ci
zen Of Boston.
Detachments of United States troc
from Forts Warren and Independent,
- also from Fort Preble, are under ord,
to leave for the northern frontier.
or Buffalo, June l.-Have returned fir
ice the interior. A prominent Head.cen
g, says from 800 tn 5000 Feniaus effecr
!, a landing in Canada from this point, Q
inc are hourly receiving accessions both
phi. Canada and from this shore. They
well armed, and have six pieces Of
,. tillery. .G s ,
IT. 1t is said to be a general descent VI
but the whole frontier, and that the Feni
i'm. have as many as thirteen batteries Of
tillery in Canada. ara