Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-04
THE CHOLERA.
Effort for a Permanent QuaFan-
tine Station.
The Assassination Conspiracy.
The FenianS.

# The Assassination COnSpiraG!
The FenianS.
! New YohR. May "A displtcl
dated Frechman's Creek, c. W, Ia
yesterday, says that 1900 Fenians NJ
7 der Gen. O'Neil, crossed the Niagara from
Buffalo, captured Waterloo and Fort Erie
tore up a small portion of the trach of tn,
Buffalo and Lake Huron Railroad, and Gu
the telegraph wires leading to the interior
They then m1Ted from ths river 7,
Chippewa, halting at Frenchmans Greek
where rumor prevailed Of the advance o
Canadian troops: breastwOrks were hastily
constructed and the Fenians put in line 0
battle. A man had lust come in Wounds
in the leg. SkirmisherJ were pushed to the
front and hanking columns sent out on
double quick, and every preparation made
for an engagement.
FrOHlIfhe Border
RGTLAsD, Vt, June about $50 Fenians
passed through here ibis morning en- route
North. They were in charge of officers
wearing side arms, and were mute as re-
CARDS their destination or object, but from
passengers who arrived on the train with
them we learn that they intend TO bring up
at OF near st. Adams, and then wait further
Instructions from the commander of the
Army of the Irish Republic in Canada.
Warming 10 Fenian SymPathIsers.
NEW York, June "A dispatch from
Albany says that Gov. Fenton viii issue q
proclamation to-day warning the citizens
Of the State against countenaneing the
Fenian invasion of Canada also. that two
regiments of militia are TO be sent to the
frontier, drawn from tho counties Of Mon
roe, Niagara Onondags, Oswego, jefferson
and St Lawrence.
A dispatch from Montreal soys it is re-
ported that the Fenians seized the aims at
Rouse's Point and were marching on the
British fort at Isle Aux Noix. Also that
the Canadian Government had been in
formed that the United States gun boat
Michigan has Intercepted Fe-San rafn-
forcements to those landed at Fort Erie.
British troops were marching from Ham
ilton TO capture the Fenians at Fort Erie.
The Michigan near Black Ock
A Buffalo dispatch says that the Mich
gan is patrOling the river from Black Rock
to the head of Grand Island, with two arm
ed tugs. She has orders to sink anything
crossing during the night.
Great Excitement.
CGScTSxArI. June There l. considera-
bic excitement here over the Fenian news.
Nearly three hundred men have lett here
for Canada. About seven hundred passed
through indianapolis yesterday for the Dor
der.
Dispatches from Columbus deny the re-
port Of the purchase aud shipment Of arms
and ammunition by the Feuiaus from that
city.
The War In CanadR
BUFFALO, 9;25 A. NJ, June 2-The latest
news from the Fenian camp states that the
whole Fenian force was moving.
II is stated thatthe bridges across French
mans Creek and Peddlers Point were burn
ed last night.
Telegraphic communication with Canada
is open.
The Niagara river was patrolled last
night by the U. s. steamer Michigan and
Farrar.
1850 A. NJ, II is understood that the pa
troll tugs fired on and stopped sewers al boats
last night trying to reach the Canadian
shore.
We learn hat the intended proclamation
from the Fenien leaders to the people Of
Canada is now in the hands of q gentleman
of this city, and was expected 10 be issued
yesterday, if affairs had warranted it.
Canadian accounts represent that the
Fenians will find themselves very much
disappointed in expecting aid from their
brethren and friends in Canada.
English troops now occupy Fort Erie.
1t is not yet known whether the reported
fight at R~idgewsy is with the portion Of the
Fenians yesterday at Fort Erie or another
party. lis understood the former Fenisns
mapt laWn tho rivnr
Ridgewayi is seven miles up the lake to-
wards Port COlborne.
1t is stated that the steamer I~nternatiOnal
has arrived at Fort Erie with troops from
Port Colborne.
1t is reported the English troops are re
treating from the Ridgway fight. No par
t~iculars. VIII send news as soon SIS re-
ceived.
Toronto Volunteers Moving 10 the
Frontier.
TORONTO, June 2i.-Last night the forces
at Port Colborne were augmented by the
arrival Of the Toronto University Company.
Early this morning the troops took train
to Ridgewsy. They are under the com
mand of Col. Barker, Col. Dennis having
gone on 8 n expedition down the river.
Three miles from Ridgeway Station the
Fenians were found encamped in bushes.
4 column st once attacked them, the
Queens own q Toronto company, firing
the first shot. The fight now became gem
eral, the volunteers driving the Fenians.
A number ofmen were killed on both sides.
The volunteers behaved s~plendidly, rush
ing at the retreating Fenians with the ut
most gsllantry. 1t Is thought the yolun-
teers will at least hold their own until the
arrival of the British regulars and srtil-
lery.
AToronto dispatch says that 1909 troops
within q few hours march of the enemy, |
and plenty more are ready in reserve.
A Suspension Bridge dispatch states
that the Niagara river was, last evening
from Black Rock to ~Tonswanda, filled with
small boats carrying Fenians to Canada. 1t
is reported that three Fenian vessels land |
ed q number Of troops, and some ramon, |
in g~ravelly Bay, but needs confirmation.
All the United States troops in General
Meade's department are said to be under
arms ready for sny emergency.
General Sweeny was in New York yes
terday, but probably left in the afternoon
for the frontier.
Il is said that CSC, 900 rounds Of ammuni- |
ton have been sent from the FeHians in
New York, and $4,000 from ChiesgO TO the
frontier.
Within q few weeks oyer s thousand Fee
mans have left New York.
BUFFALO, June 2.-Lieut. General Grant
passed west this noon. He sent the follow
ing telegram to General Meade:
BUFFALO, June ..
To MAJ. Gen. Meade, US A, Philadelphia:
General Barry is here. Assign him to
general command from Buffalo to the
mouth of the Niagara river. State authorities
should call out the militia on the frontier
to prevent hostile expeditions leaving the
United States, and TO save private property
from destruction by mobs.
Signed, Q. s. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
Ernnh NoW VnRE