Nebraska advertiser., 1866-06-14
n FENIAy WAR.

The Fenian war, or scare, as some
still persist in ftyling it, is now fairly in
sugurated, and victory or defeat must
row settle the fate of Ireland. During
the last week in May FeDians gathered
in large numbers on the Canadian from
tier. and depots Of arms and munitions
of war were established on this side at
convenient points. The Canadian au-
thorities were promptly advised, a were
also our Authorities at Washington, who
Immediately ordered Gen. Meade to ar
rest all offenders against the neutrality
laws existing between this country and
Canada.
The first crossing, of any note, was
made heal Buffalo, N. Y, on the night
of May 3lst. despite the efforts of The
U. S. steamer Michigan to prevent It.
This body. numbering about 1900, took
up their line Of march, on the LIST, and
passed up through Waterloo and Fl. Erie,
where they tore up a small portion Of the
Grand Trunk Railway and cut the tele-
graph wires leading to the Canadian in
terror. Instead of moving farther into
the country this body moved back the
same.day about a mile and a half below
Waterloo, and intrenched. About 4:30
2 p: m, a rumOr came into camp that Can
adam troops we're approaching, and the
Fenians we're soon ready for them, and
fresh arrivals of Fenians were constantly
Il. constantly coming in. The cOrrespon-
dent Of the Detroit Advertiser and Tri-
bune lelegraphs that fighting commenced
on the morning Of the Cd near Stevens
vile, between two companies of the
Queens Own and Rifles, of Toronto, and
a large body ,of Fenians, and ragged
furiousy for over two hours the Fenians
seemed at first to gain an advantage, buI
sOon The British received reinforcement
and completely routed the Fenians.
Other bodies of Fenians had gathered
at different points. A small fight came
Of at Port CoIborne, on the Cd, in which
The Fenians were forced to retreat.
ga short but sharp engagement occurred
on the evening Of the Cd near Fort Erie
between some volunteers and Fenians,
in which the volunteers were forced to
T.. surrender.
A battle was taught at Limestone
Ridge, in which the Fenians were vic.
tors, yet could not follow up their success:
for want of artillery. The Fenians then
fell back on Fort Erie. Col. 0'Neal
the. Fenian commander, receiving in.
formation that The British whom he had
just defeated at Limestone Ridge-or
Ridgeway, as some dispatches call it
had been reinforced TO the number Of
5000, sent for reinforcements, which
failing to arrive, he concluded TO with.
draw bis small force to the American
eide, and embarked, with his brave band
Of 900 on a transport for that purpose,
On passing the centre of The river be
was hailed by the U, S. tug Harrison to
surrender, which be did with all hi:
forces, which were soon taken as prison.
ers aboard the u. S. steamer Michigan.
Fenians were concentrating at St.
Albins and Malone on the 4!h, and a
battle was expected. Sweeny was re-
ported at the head of this column.
The news TO the 9th states that Gen
Spear with $500 had crossed near St
Albins, and were anxious for a fight
Gen Meade is collecting troops at Ogden
burg determined to carry out the neu,
trality laws. A contest between the U.
S. troops and Fenians was expected. A
special correspondent says the Fenian:
al St. Albins are the main army and have
artillery. 100000 worth of munitions Of
war for the Fenians were captured a
Richville, by the U. S. forces.
President Roberts, Gems. Sweeny
Murphy and Hefferman. with quite .
number of Colonels, Majors and Cap.
Iains have been arrested by U. S. au.
thority FOR violation of the neutrality
This has caused q considerable wavering
and dismay among the Fenian army
yet troops and munitions of war continue
10 advance 10 support the army of in.
yasioD.
If all counts are true the army Of
invasiOn alone, without counting the &C.
eessiOOs expected in Canada, must num-
Der at least 25. 600.
The following is the latest from the
seat Of war:
ST. Adams, June 10Th, '66.-To w.
!. Roberts. President Of the Fenian
bFOtheEbOod, 196 Bowery, New York I:
SEM 20 more men 10 The front. The
stringent measures Of The United States
government hare Fendered saccssf I'M