The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-12
THIRD EDITION
THE CANADIAN SCARE,
FENAN EXCITEMENT CONTINUED,

Anticipated Trouble on the I7th OF
Mareh-RecIprOeIIy 10 Expire and the
Fenians 10 Rise on Sc. Patrtck's Day
Irish Gath oIics Threatemed with the
1sayOnet NJ they Parade ON that Day.
The whole Excitement 81 Dodge of the
Confederation Leaders The QuebeO
Confederation Scheme 40 be- Rushed
Through Parliament, Etc.
TORONTO, March 9.-Tne moment for action
has arrived IN Canada, and, afLef all, her people
deserve commendation Tor the TCanIer in which
they come forward to meet the eXigencies of the
hour. / have briefly telegraphed you as to the
vast military display being made IN all sections
OF the provinces preliminary TO the threatened
invasion; but 20 one who is not here can form
any adequate idea of the excitement, will not
say alarm, OF the people, at the calling out of
the militia. There have been fears in the past
that the Fenians might successfully attack
Canada when the military power was unpre-
pared to receive them; but the response to the
call for volunteers, yesterday has entirely dis
PEELED all fears, and everybody now feels con-
Vinced of the power of the provinces to meet
any emergency that may arise.
THE SEVENTEENTH OF MARCH.
The Wdtchnuan, organ Of the Orange body is
usually we'll informed as to Fenian movements
in Canada. In its issue to-day 1t remarks:-
Considerable anxiety prevails IN the minds of
our citizens as to whether the Hibernlans, alias
Fenlans, should be permitted to walk on the
18th in this city, as q disturbance is likely to
ensue, it is said, ii they attempt to do so. The
society is an illegal one, and cannot claim the
protection of the law or of the authorities, should
ANYTHING occur of a serious nature. The free
dom of the British flag should not be denied to
any class as long as they conduct them5elyes de-
Gently and avoid transgression OF the law.
But the question in this case arises from the fact
that the sympathies OF this society are openly
avowed in favor OF Fenianism, and directed to
the dismemberment OF the British Empire, as
set forth in reasonable language, which should
have been attended to before this. t.s.
NO Nov nc atf ic dirn tod fo &c md
it Is probable he will take Immediate steos
Tor the protection of the peace of the city, and
we have no doubt he will do his duty faithfully
in the matter. Pixies and pike-handles are pre-
pared, we are told, to any extent and these,
with revolvers, will be Carried on their persons
in the procession on the 17th. Against this
there is no law, and the Fenians know it. But
there is a law that enables the Mayor, on the
representation to him of anticipated trouble, to
forbid displays of dangerous character at the
peril OF the movers therein.
AS tar as we are concerned we would have no
objection to see President O'Manony come along
with his tribe OF white-livered Fenlans, and head
the procession on this occasion, as we know
there are many who would like to get peep at
his honor, and who, If it were necessary, could
keep the whole fraternity in their places. These,
however. recognize constituted authority, and
whatever they do will be under the direction of
such. Under all circumstances we advise the
Fenians 10 mind their P's and Qs on this ocea-
sion, and to pass along very quietly, and they
need fear no danger.
1t is reported Bishop Lynch intends, if not
already gone, TO leave the city next week, under
the apprehension of bloody work, in which case
his absence would be the best security from
danger. --.r.
SUSPENSION OF THE HABEAs CORPUS.
It's very generally believed that the Governor
General contemplates calling Parliament to-
gether Immediately, and suspending the habeas
corpus and establishing marital law. This is
the only way they can prevent the celebration
of ST. Patricks Day, and protect the peace of
the Provinces. They claim such an act would
be i'll advised, for the moment arrests are made,
and peaceable citizens are subjected to the an
nol ance of martial law IT would create feelings
of hostility in the minds of many now well dis
posed, and willing to assist in the defense OF
fhnir homes and fresides.