The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-05

lDIto tsdCAhtCu I0Ab 4-Elc last AlS0Ls anu
most Of them attempted to reach this shore,
but only small number succeeded, and
about zoe were "gebbled up" by the United
States troops guarding the river, and are
now prisoners under the steamer Michigan s
guns at Black Rock. The English forces,
under Col. Peacock, are now in possession of
Fort 10, without a skirmish. The ulti-
mate disposition OF the Fenians is a matter
Of uncertainty, bus the British minister has
been telegraphed TO.
Col. O'Neil and staff are captured. The
only Fenians captured by the English ap-
pear to have been thirty-two pickets who
were left by their friends in the hurry. BY
orders Of Gen. Barry, all communication is
forbidden with the Canadian shore.
Il is reported that q small Fenian force
left this neigbborhood last night-destina-
ton unknown.
Those that tried to reinforce their friends
at Fort Efie were prevented by the United
States picket boats.
We have conversed with some of the esca-
ped Fenians, and they say that, having no
aatillery, and they positively assert that
they have had none, and finding the En-
glish troops with Armstrong guns closing
around them, and no prospect of reinforce
ments, and no supplies, they concluded not
to be "gobbled" and perhaps hung, as it is
OF the best they could. The men were
completely worn out. They have fought
two battles--though the Fort Eriestiair they
only cali a skirmish.
The Fenians had little or nothing to eat
and no sleep.
1t is pretty generally believed that the
English at RidgeWay were defeated and
driven away.
BUFFALO, June 81 P M.-Have just re-
turned from the United States steamer
Michigan. She is anchored ia Niagara
River, about four miles above here. a large
fiat bost is fastened to her under her guns,
having on board about four hundred men,
as near as could be guessed at but not as
many as seven hundred as first stated. The
officers are on board the Michigan under
guard. Commander Brscom, OF the Michi
gan, is anxiOusly awaiting instructions as to
what he shall do with the prisoners.
United States District Attorney Dart is
also awaiting Instructions from Washing
ton, as to their disposition. 1t is consid
cred unsafe TO bring them here. An effort
might be made by their friends TO release
them.
Considerable excitement prevails in this
city, bat it is the general feeling that the
Government has done its duty to the PeO-
pie, and are glad that the Fenians have
fallen into American hands, rather than to
have been captured by the British.
A force stated at from 800 to l 500 men
tried TO leave here last night in d tug and
fat beats, probably to reinforce the Fenian5,
but owing to the excellent arrangements
which had been made by the United States
District Attorney and General Barry, in or
ganizing picket boats, they We're obliged to
turn back.
It's reported, but not confirmed, that a
force Of Fenians had landed at poiat about
100 miles above here ia Lake Erie, and some
fears are expressed that Collingwood is the
point threatened. 1t is stated that p o.
Day, the Head Center of Bufrelo, who Is
known as lhe prime mover OF the Fenians
in this region, has been arrested on the
other side. This is not confirmed yet, but
we know that the United States Attorney
had such an intention.
A Grand Trunk Railway official informs
us that q one armed officer was arrested on
the Government road in Canada, and it is
supposed to be Gen. Sweeney, but of course
it is not.
A portion Of two British regiments, the
10th and 18th, with seven companies Of
volunteers and two batteries, now occupy
the entire shore opposite here, to repel any
fresh invasion; but there viii be mono from
this place.
By order of Gen. Grant, Gen. Barry has
had his military district extended, and it
now embraces the Northern frontier from
Lake Erie to Oswego.
A large additional force of regulars has
been ordered to report to him here. a por-
ton had already arrived previous to Gen.
Barry's advent as commander of this from
tier No concert of action had been agreed
upon, though the District Attorney, Dart,
did all in bis power; but by the complete
system Of tugs and picketing the river, the
Fenians had been frustrated from reinforc-
ing their friends, and making any further
advance upon Canada from this point.
A Fenian general of Chicago arrived at
this city at 10 o'clock last night from the
West, and took command of the men here
10 reinforce their friends on the Canada side.
These are the ones that We're turned back
The Courier gives the following list Of
killed and wounded in the second engage
ment, which is as correct as can be now OBJ
tanned:
Fenians-Edward scully, Cincinnati,
killed Joe Gierty, Cincinnati, mortally
wounded and left on the field; Michael
Porter, Buffalo, wounded in the breast, ~
ing at the honse of Mrs. Stanton Thomas
Gibborn, Schuylkill, Pa, bayoneted in the
neck; Michael Mclaughlin, Cincinnati, in
the eve; John Lynch, in The thigh bone
y
Cincinnati in the abdomen; Thomas Mad
dern Anderson, cut in the thigh James
Kegan, Louisville, in the ankle; John Re-
gan, seventeen years old, Terre Haute, In
diana, in the abdomen Matthew Crouty,
Cincinnati, in the head Michael Keefy,
Tennessee, in the arm; John Lynch,in the
leg.
The following are additional: Second
Lieutenant Edward X. Lavongan Of Buffalo,
wounded severely.
The Fenian loss is about twenty FIVE. The
British about fifty f.; an ng whom were
number Of officers. Five Of the 18th Irish
regiment Of Kentucky were wounded. Cap
tain Richard s. King, of the Welland Bat
terry, who was brought TO this side, had his
foot amputated by DR.. Minor Of this city.
The British Lieut.. Col. Bealmouth was
killed, Capt. Richard S. King, Port COlborn,
received two wounds IN the ankle joint. lie
has since been brought over to Buffalo and
had his leg smputated by DR.. Minor; Jno.
Brady, in The knee; VIM. Harvey, Toronto,
wounded in the knee; Malcomb McEacher,
Toronto, killed Chas. eugden, Toronto,
MORALLY wounded Capt. NewbUrn, Toron-
to, killed VIM. ii. Van Dersneisser, Toron-
to, through the hip.
2P. M.-Gen. Meade has just arrived in
town, which looks like a confirmation Of the
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sion along the border is contemplated. In
fact, II is considered by those in commsnd
here, that the movements in this direction
IS only q blind, while the main attack viii
be made in the direction Of Prescott, with
the object OF moving on 0ttowa, and eaptu-
ring the seat Of Government The Fenians
In town are yet undismayed, and say they
will have tho place yet.
BUgFuo, june 3, 10 P. M.-The city is
alive with rum0r5 t0-uight. Not much, IL
any reliance can be placed on them, but it
Is said that thc Fenians ars thick here and
more coming. Certain il is that many
strange faces can be seen on The streets, ana
Threats hive been heard that the Fenians
haven't done with them yet. What au-
tboritv the Feniaue have, don't know, but
some III them seem 10 DO confident of hear
ing important news tonight or tomorrow.
The prisoners age stil IN the open Cat
boat in the river ct the stern Of the steamer
Michigan, and as far as can be learned, no
orders a. to their disposition has been re-
ceivod. The commander Of the Michigan
thinks that he has an elephant on his
hands.
Il Is understood that a portion Of the Brit
ish troops on she opposite shore nave been
ordered 90 other points.
The Fenians killed a. EidgeWay are still
unburied, and are lefs on the heid-
Gen. Meade left this evening for Ogdens-
There is a report that - many rs eve
q F,,.,ua,,E Feufeus have left Chicago.