Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-06-08
The Fenian Invasion of Canada.

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thunder. The Irish lightning actual
ly leaps from cloud to cloud; what
has been talked, is now being done
and no one can longer doubt the SIN
cerity and earnestness of the Fenian
brotherhood. They have invaded the
Queens domains, taken her forts,
fought battles, routed her troops, and
shed blood upon her soil. How much
farther they will be able to carry their
work we shall be curious to learn as
time advances
1t is probable however, that in a
few DAYS we shall learn, that the Fe-
Man army has retired from the field,
and abandoned the enterprise, upon
which they have embarked with so
much courage and enthusiasm. What
can they hope to accomplish in their
present crazy work, more than to rum
all future prospects of success Tor the
cause which they have espoused. All
agree that the protested object Of the
organization which they represent, IS
worthy one; for liberty is as dear
to one race as another; and 1t Is as
noble for the Irishman to battle Iegls-
lative, and aristocratic oppression, as
for the African to rise in arms and
assert his freedom. Just what the
present Fenian movement means, Is as
vet mystery. They are concentra-
ting in considerable numbers at differ
ent points along the Northern frontier.
At St. Adams the right wing OF the
invading army, commanded by Gen.
Spear, is constantly receiving reen-
forcements from different cities and
towns in New England. AT Buffalo,
and other points, they are Reinforcing
equipping and supplying their army.
Many are gathering from the South,
and interior of New York, near Ogdens-
burg. from which place they contem-
plate crossing into Canada and captW-
ing Ottawa, the Canadian seat OF
government. Let their plan be what
it may, and their movement what 1t
will; how longcan the Fenians sustain
themselves, as an army in the field,
faced by British forces full OF fight,
and their base of supplies properly
watched by an army Of neutrality
1t seems like a farce, extremely fool
hardy, and from their present move
ment, they cannot expect to derive
any permanent advantage. There Is
a rumor that the Fenians are at St
Armand, few miles from st. Johns
Canada East, in force, whether this be
true or not, movement will propably
be made in that direction in few days
unless the projected invasion is en-
tirely abandoned.
The only actual triumph ofthe 'emer
aid flag over any portion Of British
rule, was in the vicinity of Fort Err
Canada West, achieved last Saturday
The fight at Ridgeway was partia
success for the Fenians, yet all c
them in that vicinity have returned t
the United States, except few, VIII
were unfortunately taken prisoner
Everything up to Monday nigh
was quiet, though Fenians from a
quarters, were hurrying forward to tn
frontier; and the work of reenforcln
and preparation, seemst be the ord(
of the day. The Canadians are we
frightened, and full of concern; "
sympathize with a people in such
condition; and yet the Fenians hay
as yet, actually done but little NOR
upon Canadian soil than was done
certain men at st. Adams, in the ia
of 1864, who sought and found pr
lection under British rule in Canad
Out of the present CONFUSION, it
not probable, much more will com
the effort now projected will witho
doubt result in bursting the ma
American Fenian bubble, as the G
plosion at EastpOrt proved to be on
a blister upon the surface of the
famed Irish mind. Gen. Sweene
commander of the army Of lrelan
issues a proclamation to the people
British America, announcing his d
termination, and declaring that W
upon British rule, is the only object
the present movement. The Fenia
in Canada have as yet evinced
design to concur with their Americ
brethren, if they should, much mo
might be accomplished. An uprisi
81 not even expected from Fenia
across the Line.
1t will require but short time
determine the danger of the Stor
whichwe trust for the ease Of CanaC
and curiosity Of those disinterest(
will soon be ascertained. OF cour
the position Of onr government will
neutral, Notwithstanding the condu
Of our neighbors during the late ]
bellion.
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