The New York herald., 1866-06-02

RAILROAD oricias from Fort Erie report that the
Fenians have torn up the track in several places have
burned down some buildings back Of the village and
seizing all the horses within their reach.
They have taken twenty-five thirty prisoners, but
these were released parole after fow hours deten-
ton.
Al twelve O'Clock the Fenians started down the river
towards Chippewa.
All communication with Canada Is now cut or at this
point.
The United States steamer Michigan 10 stationed oppo
site For. Erie and commands the river.
BUFFALO, June Ill A. N.
The agent Of the press has returned from an
interview with prominent Head Centre who says that
from fifteen hundred to three thousand mon effected
landing in Canada from this point and are hourly
ceving accessions both Canada and from this shore
They are well armed and have six pieces Of artillery
is said to bo general descent along the whole From
tier and that the Fenians have many thirteen bat
tercs Of artillery in Canada.
The Fenians have telegraphcd from this point to
various cities 70 bring on the men and goods a. land
ing has been effected.
Tho that went from here were apparently picked
and most Of them said TO have served ID tho federal
and confederate armies
No decisive action or even skrmish 10 anticipated for
at least two days. which will allow the British troops TO
concentrate and the Fcnians TO fortify themselves
The destruction Of the weland canal and movement
on Toronto is thought to be their present object.
Head Centres assert that pagng will be allowed
They don't make on the people OF Canada, but on
the British government
Il is said that mon constantly crossing from this
side, and without difficulty There no United States
force here to prevent them doing so, and the United
States steamer Michigan has had orders authority
TO stop parties from crossing
1t appears that concentration s TO bc made not
far from hero In Canada, and after receiving expected
relnforcements the Fsnians will important
city This however, may not take place for two or
three days
Buffalo, June l-0P. n.
The latest from the other side OF the frontier
that the Fcnians throwing up breastworks at
Frenchmans Creek, short distance from the place at
which they landed There signs Of any British
force. The Fenians were only waiting for expected
reinforcements.
saurwein bridge about four miles from Fort Eric on
the Grand Trunk Railroad, burned this afternoon,
and about one milo Of the track was torn up
The inhabitants OF Font Eric had not been molested
except Mr. Eaton, Custom House o11cer from whom
II is reported the Fenans took about sixty dollars in
gold, and Dr.. Kempson, who was taken prisoner and
held 40 . hostage.
The Fenians tender bonds OF the Irish republic in
payment for what they want
Ths repsirer Of Telegraph Company went this
afternoon 10 mend the wires which cut bat the
Fenians would not allow II and took his tools away.
Numbers Of families have come over here rom the
other side 70 escape spprehendcd trouble
II rumored that force OF British infantry and art
lery left Suspension Bridge this afternoon They have
been concentrating and on their way 70 drive tho
Feniaps from the soil.
have just learned that the United States steamer
Michigan has moved down the river 70 Tonawanda, ten
miles below here
BryYALo, June Midnight
The excl tement both here and tho opposite bank Of
the river is intense Women with their children and
property coming across 70 the American side from
all points bat tho majority, relying on tho promises Of
Tho Fenians 10 leave them unmolested, remain where
they are.
Tho position the invading army occupies at present
A. foows:-Colonel 0Nenl, who 10 in command, 10
stationed at Newliggiags farm, near For Erie. With
him are tho Thirteenth regiment Of Tennessee, Colonel
ONsil; Seventeenth regiment Of Kentucky, Colonel
Starr; ElsLtconth regiment OF Ohio Colonel J. Scarf
Seventh rcr'mcni Of Buffalo. Colonel Hay, and DO
"a bmcpt from Indiana
Fort Erc village OF two hundred inhabitants, op-
II s sad that the Irish along the Canadian border
rockns in largo numbers around tho green Gag, but
from this sidc the task Of going is difficult one.
The Americans compel all boats 10 come TO-
All reports OF attack Chippewa other islands are
without foundation. About i've r n. detachment OF
three hundred under Colonel Hay moved down the
river towards Chippewa, below which place bridge Is
said to have been burned this day The objcc, Of this
Is unknown unless be for the purpose Of
ncrceptng British troops fifteen hundred Of whom arc
said to have just arrived at the Suspension Bridge.
An attack by morning s certain, and the result Is
anxiousy looked for Al tho highest computation there
arc not ms-e than thirteen hundred Fenans. and no
artillery i visible, II they possess H.
All through the day scouting parties have been
arriving at the camp with provisions and horses. Colo
ne, oNeill returned horse 70 Mrs Douglass being
told she was widow woman, as well rs sixteen 10 tho
Niagara Street Railroad Company.
From latest accounts the Fenian army In said 70 be
preparing 10 move into the interior
General sweony is not here. II would that the
present movement independent
An enthusiastic meeting OF Fcnans was held this
ming in the Arcade. From twelve hundred TO fifteen
hundred persons we're present All was quiet and
orderly In the cx,rcma Mr. Ryan occupied the chair,
and several speakers addressed the meeting W. Fitz
patrick OF Cincinnati spoke al length. bcsecching those
present 10 help those who were In the neid.
They did not intend 20 harm the Canadians but made
war agninat England in her weakest point. They did
10 ruie Canada, but merely TO occupy u AZ
base Of operations whereby they could n ont prvsecrs
6c. when that done they would restore Il 10 the
Canadians 10 govern y they wished Those Of the
Canadians who acted 90 bushwhackors and guerilias
fighting Tom swceny knew well how TO treat Al the
elose n the meeting upwards Of one thousand nve
hundred dollars were subscribed.
Brrylro June !, 1909
Two companies Of the sisty. 9TH National Guard
guarding arsenal. but there danger that the
Fen ans VIII trouble American property.
A despatch from Port Colborpc states that lois Of
British troops there and more were arriving
The Grand Trunk fcrryboat has been ordered from
Buffalo 70 Port CoIborne, s surmised 70 convey troops
thence 70 some point
n.