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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-02
The FenIan Chiettains.
THE oApToRs OF FORT ERIE.


The officer who captured Fort Erie, Colonel
ONeill, is young and ardent Fepian, who Is now
III his twenty fifth year. lie was formerly connected
with ahe 18th Regiment of Regulars and served in
tnat organization under General Sweeney. lie was
well known as a dashing cavalry officer ia the late
war when he was attached to Western regiment.
lie was promoted to captaney for daring galantry.
At one time his regiment make an lll-consIdered
advanc one the Rebels but it was soon surrounded
b, the enemy. The Colonel, on behOlding the situa-
ton, became dispited and under hs orders to make
the best retreat possible, the men became demOral-
lied, and would soOn have become an easy prey to
the opposing Iorce but for the daring Intervention
of O'NeIll.
Retreat commanded the Colonel addressing his
Not by q d--d sightP' shouted the young Cap
tain. "ColOnel, give me charge, and We'll give
these fellows clio al they want nrdor Inc Colonel con-
anaconda" Of Rebels who fed before the force OF
the movement
Colonel O'NeiIl, it will be remem bered, was the
whose sword he has now IN his possession The
sword was previously presented to Morgan by some
GENERAL SPEAR
This General, who has charge OF Fenian brigase
who are now quartered In Canada, was formerly
seIgeantmaiOr IN the 9th REGIMENT OF United States
l antry. He is an able officer, who, previous o his
promotion enjoyed the respect and confidence of the
COLONEL MURPHY.
The record of this officer, who served during the
late war il one which shows him to be ft for the
position he now occupies. He was formerly Colonel
OF the lO7th New York Volunteers one of the well.
known regiments which joined the CorcOran Legion.
At one time he was suspended for sending flag of
truce the Rebels at the Rapidan in order to bury
his dead; but he was afterwards honoIably restored
GENERAL VESSELS,
another leading officer in the Fenian army, is the
Well-known officer who commanded the Department
OF North Carolina during the war, lie is graduate
OF " eet Point,
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Fenian Army Advancing on Hamilton, Et,

BUFFALO, June 2, 945 A. M.-The latest news
from the Fenian camp states that the whole Fenian
force is moving 1t stated that the bridges
Frenchman's creek and MIXERS Point were burned
last night.
Geographic communication is now open again
with Canada.
ALBANY, June 2-About 100 Feniaus left here on
the IL O'Clock train last night for the West. Their
real destination is unknoW H. They were in charge
OF competent military officers. Upwards of a thou
sand OF their friends assembled at the depot to wit
ness their departure.
RICHLAND, VT, June g. About $50 Fenians
passed through this place about O'Clock this
ing, bound north. They were in charge of officers
wearing side de-arms
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Reported Defeat of the British.

BUFFALO, June I'll 80 A. M.-Tho English
troops now occupy Fort Erie. 1t Is moi yet known
whether the reported fight at Ridgway is with a
portion of the FenIans who went over to Fort Erie
yesterday, or with another party.
1t is understood the Fort Erie Fenians went down
the river.
Kidgway is seven miles up the lake towards Port
Coborne. The steamer International has arrived at
Fol Erie with troops.
LATEST.
1t is reported that the British troops are retreat
ing from the Ridgway fight No particulars have
VET been received.
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AhFIR mt Expected To-dny-JunctiOn of
the Canadian Forces Near Chippewa
All the Volunteers West of Toronto

TORONTO, June 2, A M.-The Fenians are throw.
ing up breastwOrks at Frenchman's creek three
miles below Erie. General Napier's headquarters
will be at Hamilton. Fully fourlthousand troops
within a few hours march of the enemy, and plenty
repairing parties along the whole line to repair the
wires where cut.
The Globes Montreal special despatch says two
companies of artillery to go to Isle Noix
companies OF volunteers go to st. Johns, and the
regular artillery under orders for the frontier
1he Leaders Chippewa special despatch says the
Canadian troops are encamped south of that point.
Pockets are sent out 10 the banks OF Niagara river.
Eenan ioragers are within two miles of Chippewa
impressing horses and committing other depreda-
tIons. They very elated over the prospects
of battle tomorrow.
The Globes Niagara Falls despatch says the 49th
Regiment and artillery battery have gone In
quest OF the FenIans, the artillery taking the liver
road and the infantry the railroad. They decided
to rest tonight at Chippewa.
An attempt was made to throw a special tram
containing troops of the track the Wellington
Square. by placing boulders the track. Large re-
Inducements have arrived at the bridge.
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The British Minister Overw n elmed with
Telegrams-TheC Canadian Invasion as
10 ADpears at the CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The telegraph lines have
been constantly monopozed to-day by dispatches
to and from Sir Frederick Bruce. kilograms from
Canada and the entire border and along our own
line as far west as Chicago, nave been pouring
upon the British Minister all day. Private Govern
mental dispatches state that force would doubtless
attempt TO invade sCanada from St. Albans and the
weight of information goes to show that the INVASION
was thoroughly concerted from different points; that
the Fenian forces are numerousy Differed by Con-
federates, while large numbers of the Rebel rank
and fl e are filing subordinate positions IN their
organizations lhe Fenian movement has at least
proved golden harvest to the telegraph companies
TODAY.
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TIE SCENE OF OPERATIONS.

Fort Erie is not now tOrtIfed place, but an old
rdoubt thrown up by the Brush during the War
1872 1t is snuated In Canada West. at the point
where the Niagara nver leaves the Lake, and imme-
diately opposite Black Rocky which town now
forms part of the city of Buffalo. The village of
Waterloo IN Canada, Is one mile distant from Fort
Erie. lhe Welland Canal IS within short march
of the point now held by the Fenlans; the battle
ielus of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane are in the
neIghborhoOd; and Navy Island is but a little way
up the river. The place selected tor the beginning
of operations IS therefore, III the heart OF region
celebrated IN military history.
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Sailine of the . Scotland.,,

NEW YORK, June 2.-The iron screw steamship
Scotland Captain Graw, of the National Line, sailed
to-day for Liverpool, calling at Queenstown Cork
aarbor. with full complement OF cabin passengers
and number in the steerage. Among them find
several from your city, forwarded here by W. A.
Hamill, the Philadelphia agent of this Company.
The favortte steamship Erin will be the succeeding
vessel on this line and will sail on Saturday next,
the 9th instant
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Helmbold's Fluid Extract Buchu
FOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM EXEssES OR
INDISCRETlON.

FOR WEAK NESS ARISING FROM EXESsES OR
INDISCRETlON.
Attended with the following symptoms :-Indisposi-
ton TO Exertion Loss of Power Loss of Memory Diff
Guilty ofBreathing, General Weakness Ho rror of Dis
ease Weak Nerves Trembling Horror of Death, Night
sweats Cold Feet Wakefulness, Dmness OF Vision,
Ianguor Universal Lasstude of the Muscular System,
Often Enormous Appetite with Dyspeptic Symptoms,
Hot Hands Flushing of the Body Dlyness of the Skin,
Palid Countenance and Eruptions the Face, Pain
in the Back, Heaviness of the Eyellds, Frequently
Black Spots flying before the Eyes with Temporary
sufusion and Loss of Sight Want of Attention Great
Mobility Restessness with Horror of society Nothing
is more desirable to such Patients than Solitude and
nothing they more dread for Fear of Themselves, no
Repose of Manner, Earnestness, Speculation but
a hurried Transition from question to another.
These symptoms, II allowed to go on-whch this Medi-
cine Invariably removes-soon follow Loss OF PoWer,
katuty Epieptic Fs in one of which the patient
may expire.
During he Superntendence of Dr. Wilson, at the
BloomInedale Asylum this sad result occurred in two
patens; reason had for time left them and both died
Ofepilepsy.
who can say that these excesses not frequently
followed by those diIeful diseases, INSANITY and
CONSUMPTION? The records of the Insane Asy-
l,yas and the melancholy deaths by Consumption bear
annie witness to the truth of these assertions In Lu
matte Asylums the most mela pcholy exhibition ap-
near. The countenance actually sodden and quite
destu e-neither Mirth or Grief ever visits It. Should
a sound Of the voice occur, 1t is rarely articulate
"With woul measures wan Despair
Low len sounds his grie beguted"
Whilst we regret the existence of the above diseases
and s,mptons we are prepared offer an invaluable
pt of chemistry for the removal of the consequences
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Full Details of the Movement from BuE
falO,

BUFFALO, June 2-Tne concentration of the
Fenians on thus point was actively begun on Wed
nesday. Since the morning of that day every train
over the Western roads has brought nstalments
OF mysterious strangers. Although none OF these
large quantities OF arms, ammunition, and COM
missary stores for sale in the city furnished nkng
Oakley Halls, and the small hotels and boarding.
houses, were crowded on Wednesday and tonight.
Ample warning was given TO the Canadian authori-
ties and our own United States and local officials.
The troops at Fort Porter were held in readiness.
The United otates steamer Michigan had her guns
shotted and steam up on the drst alarm All day
Thursday the Fenian force here continued to be
swelled by fresh arrivals. secret session of the
chiefs was held and significant preparations made IN
the afternoon. These, however were unheeded by
the Canadians on the opposite shore, who appa-
renty dis6eheyedi a. any rate, they neglected the
warnings OF the American authorities.
Thursday evening the decisive movement began.
The Fenian force. which had heretofore endeavOred
10 conceal their organization, and had broken up
into divisions and small squads about the CITY, showed
a growing tendency to concentrate. At midnight
the rumble of ammunition wagons mingled with
the tramp OF men IN the streets advancing IN various
directions towards Black Rock. Passing IN darkness
through the villages OF the upper and lower Black
Rock, the torce finally united, and numbering by
this time 1900 men halted on the shores of the
Niagara where two tugs and two canal boats awaited
them. EmbarkIng without the slightest question or
mo estauon, either from the mi itary, VINO were re-
pOsIng IN Fort Porter; from the steamer Michigan
quietly nursing her steam in Erie basini from the
PONCE patrO ing the city above; or from the officials
sweetly snoring in their respective BEDS the entire
body crossed the river, reaching the opposite bank
ABOUT ~ TINS A. Nj, cheering ana beating drums in
token of their success. Arms and ammunition in
abundance crossed at the same time, the only ne
cessily neglected being supply Of ratiOns.
From the point of debarkation the main body
moved Immediately up the river bank occupied the
villages OF Waterloo and Fort Erie; levied breakfast
upon the inhabitants cut the telegraph lines lead
ing into the interiors tore up the track of the Grand
Trunk Railway; paid their RESPECTS TO the United
States Consul, and cheered the American flag /;
assured the citizens through their officers that pri,
vate property should be respected-and then re-
turned down the river to the mouth OF Frenchmans 8
Creek, above Grand Island.
Here rumors of the advance of Canadian troops,
and the necessity OF procuring TeintOrcements of
their supplies and artillery, induced General O'Neil
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TN THE YOUNG AND RISING GENERA.

" TIE lVUNW AND hIbINU VENhhN'
n tOn the vegetave powers OF life strong; but in
few years how often the pallld hue the lacklustre
eye and emaciated form and the mpossiDty of appli
cation TO mental effort show its banetu influence! 1t
evident to the observer that depess
ing influence checking the development of the body.
Consumption Is talked Of and perha the youth re-
moved from school and sent into the country This Is
one Of the worst movements Removed from ordinary
versor of the ever-chanRng Of the city, the
powers the body much enfeeb ed to give zes TO
heathful aud rural exercise thoughts turned in
wards upon themselves the parents heart bleeds in
victim.
Alasl increase of appetite has grown by what It fed
On-the energies of theisysem prostrated and the
whole economy is deranged.
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Action Of the AuthOrittes-The Situa.
tton at Latest mates.

BUFFALO, June 1-Tow ards the close of the day
advIces from Washington, and the growing bold
ness OF the Fenian preparations in the city to
force The invaders IN Canada, induced the steamer
Michigan and the military authorities 10 check COM
munlcaton between the two shores of the Niagara.
Orders were issued tOrbiddng the crossing of the
nver by anybody, which were only partially
effective, OWING to lack OF means to enforce them.
Company d, of the 74th and Company b, of the
Goth Regiments, N. Y. n. g., We're directed this
evening to embark on tugs and patrol the river.
Marching from the armory 10 the docks with small
brass field pieces, these companies round It incon-
venient to secure tugs. They returned to the
nal, followed by crowd of hooting Fenians. The
military have been assembled at the arsenal all the
evening.
AN immense meeting of Fenians and Fenian SYM
pathze is being held at the Opera House Speeches
are IN progress. a great dea, of enthusiasm is ex-
mlssarY supplies Tor the invaders.
BUFFALO, June 2, 12J A. M-Preparations for
another crossing OF the Niagara by the reinforce.
ments and artillery are thus tar prevented. The
steamer Michigan is finally on the alert, and now
engaged in patrolling the river from Black Rock to
the head of Grand Island. A detail of marines and
two guns from the Michigan have been placed on
board the tugs j. {. Harrison and q. ~. FGrrdT,
which now assisting the Patrol with orders to
Rocket signals have just been sent up from boats
lurking near the American side, which signals have
not yet been answered from the Fenian camp,
whose fires can be distinctly seen on the Canadian
side.
Ihe universal opinion is, that desperate attempt
to cross before morning from this side will not be
lightly renqUlshed, as the artillery supplies
sldered actually necessary to enable the invaders to
malntan their position against the resistance looked
Tor tomorrow, although those across are fully
armed and generally talk fight. O'Neill, COM
mander of the invading force, is thirty five years OF
age, OIL medium height, thick Y built light complex
ION, heavy moustache, mounted on horse selZsd at
Fort Erie, with saddle OIL antique pattern, and bride
made of 9th ana line, HIS opinion OF the situation
is summed up in the statement that 1--WE are here,
and time VIII show whether we can stay here or
not" To morrow it is nkely, will furnish an answer
to the question OF retreat or advance.
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William Prescott Smith, one of Baltimore's
most distinguished citizens, late President or
The BaltimoTe and Ohio Railroad, and a gentle
man of high culture and literary tastes, has
been appointed TO the responsible position OF
Collector of the Port of Baltimore.
Mr.. Joseph Lilly, the eminent London book
seller, after forty years continuance in business,
Is about 10 sell off his valuable stock of rare
and curious books (by far the richest in Europe,
as regards old English hterature), previous to
retiring from business,
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Excitement in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, June 3.-There is considerable excite
ment here over the Fenian news Nearly 800 men
have left here for Canada. About 700 passed through
Indianapolis Yesterday, Tor the border.
Dispatches from Columbus deny the report of the
purchase and shipment of arms and ammunition
by FenIans from that city.
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A Fight Going ON at Ridgway.

TORONTO June l, 10 As p. M.-Tnls morning a
force of volunteers came up to body of Fenians
encamped near R,dgway. An attack was imme
diatelY begun, and the fighting became general. A
number have been killed, but the result OF the en-
gaoemept is not vet known
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FUNERAL OF GEN. SCOTT

The Last Sad HonorS to the De-
parted Chieftain-Llst of Dlstin-
guished Persons, military, Po-
Iltical, and CiVil-Presence
OF Lieut.-Cen. Grant, the
Vice-President, and
the Speaker Of the
House-Touching
Scenes at the
Chapel The
Procession,
the Grave,
and the
Burial.
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Tie Buffalo EEpreSs of Thursday evening, has the
following account OF the preliminary movements in
that city, where the Fenaus rendezvOused for the
Canadian campalgn:-
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

ga7~A A good cigar is luxury, and box of good cigars is q treat that even an editor can appreciate Our friend 'Ferdinand" of the fact, gave us a box this week, many of which we have tried and found first rate, If you want good cigar, Gates is the place to get it.. is also the place to get good Tobacco, and as for Dry Goods just call on these gentlemen, and they will soon convince you that it is to your interest to buy of them, whether you want quality or quantity.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

Dea~The wedding cake question is one that is creating considerable excitement, especially amongst the locals. Now we believe that there are some people-young people of course- that are disposed to cheat the printer out of his usual amount of cake. From this time forth, we want it understood, that all notices of marriage will be made just in proportion to the amount ofcake sent. If there is no cake, why we will put the notice way in one corner, in small type, and may spell the names wrong, but if they send large cakes-no pieces mind we'll put the notice in conspicuous place. sup nice generally. The young ladies and agents of Des Arc and vicinity will please notice s'he above, and act in accordance
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
COME TO THE POLLSi

By virtue of authority in me vested, |, Ben. Blakeney, Mayor of the town of Des Arc, do hereby order an election tos be held on the 1st Monday of June, 1866, for the purpose ot ascertaining whether the citizens of Des Arc are willing that a tax of $50,000 shall be levied on them for aid in the construction of the Des Arc and Dardanelle Railroad.
 BEN. BLALENEY, Mayor.
 Des Arc, May 2lst, 1866.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, May 20
 Flour quiet and unchanged; superhne 59 50: Extra $10 30; Family Sll oO(@lZ %. Wheat rather dull, with good demanafor lower arades Corn higher, 60(070c. Oats firm, Roe Pork S3I 50t9$32 co. Lard active ;; sales of to-day were HOO tierces at 22c. Tue total sales of Pork to-day were 1900 bbls, in clndina 500 bbls on An order for New Orleans Bulk Meats 224 to 17}c. Bacon l4z to l9c. Cotton quiet, 37 to S9c for Middling.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

gsg~As will be seen by their advertisement, the firm of W. II. Brock & Bro, has been dis solved, II, P. Vaughan becoming their sue cessor. Than Mir. Vaughan, there is no one better qualified for the several branches of business in which he is engaged, and we be- speak for him that liberal patronage that his capacity merits.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

gsy~One of the finest establishments in Memphis, is the Wholesale House of J. Il, Lowenstine x Bros. These gentlemen keep constantly on hand the very best quality of such articles as are usually found in first class Dry Goods store. In addition to this, their stock of Ready Made Clothing is unsur- passed by any in the city, for variety or price.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
BY TELEGRAPHy
COTTON 43--GOLD 34 r-2

CongressionaE-Mecican Neacs-AHeqez Atrocities of the LiJerals-Loss of c Stean,er-R. J Breckinridgc and Ae Presbyterian Synod General Ne,cs- Markets Gy Telegraph.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

HICKORY PLAIN MALE AND FEMALE lNsT1- rrrE.-The public are respectfully invited to Intend the Examination Exercises of this School, on the 7th and 8th of June.
 ". A. GARNER, Principal.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
Memphis Market.
DAILY AVALANCHE OFFICE, l Tuesday. May 20, 1866.

Tuesday, May 29, 1866.
 CorToN-The market Guietand steady, with a fair inquiry. Holders were holding firm with no disposition to concede to buyers views. The New York n2on dispatches quoted Cotton steady, at 4 @43s Liverpool dates up to the 17th have been received. Cotton l3@ 13gd Sales for two days, l3,000 bales. The prospects of war in Europe increase daily. We learned of few sales yesterday, of Mid ding at 36c; Good Middling at 37c; Low Middlng at 32lc; 20 bales repacked, at o2c. We give the nuotations as follows
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

nSs-Don't forget that on Wednesday next J. E. Gatewood as trustee, will sellin the town of Des Arc, some valuable town and country property-also one engine and two headblocks now at Devalrs Bluff, and one boiler, now in Des Arc, Those wishing 10 invest in town property, or in lands, would do well to attend this sale; and it may be profitable for those wanting mill machinery to be there toe.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02
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There are twenty-eight rebel Generals (so-called) now doing business in New Or leans.
 News from the interior of Georgia rep resents everything pertaining to farming in- terest as having been nearly ruined by the late heavy rains. The wheat crop is failure on account ofrust. Great destitution prevails and hundreds of families are destitute of food.
 BeAp We would like very much to have one of the first number of the Citizen. If any of our friends can supply us, we would take it as great favor.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

nsz-There will be a meeting of the friends of the Des Arc, Dardanelle and Fort Smith Railroad. at Hickory Plain, on Saturday next. Everybody is invited to attend.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

nea.C Capt. J. A. PoE is our authorized tray a,ine agent; to solicit subscriptions and adyer- ,isements for the CITIZEN. We trust our friends will lend him all the assistance in their mower, and help him in his effort to build up our paper.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

rsss. The Crescent comes to us this week considerably enlarged and improved in it's appearance We are glad to see this evidence of prosperity, and wish, that as a journal, it maybe as successful as it is deserving
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

nksy. If BENJAMIN FAwoETT will permit hls rome to he used as a candidate for Internal Improvement Commissioner he will receive tbe support of many of his old friends and ,a,,;rors. PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-02

asa~J JosEpH LOCKE is our authorized Agent in tbe city of Memphis to solicit and receive advertisements for the Citizen.