The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-05

Of the invasion is at hand and that action Of
the United States government a. yet occult to the
Canadian people, but In full possession Of the govern
ment, has been initiated a. against the Feniana
have just received q telegram from Colonel r. O.
Stone dated at Pasburg at O'Clock this evening,
announcing that everything is perfectly quiet on the
Plattsburg border and vicinity.
General b. stonehousc, Assistant Adjusnt General
Of New York, is at Plattsburg
meeting was held this afternoon, In pursuance Of
proclamation by the Mayor looking local strength
enng Of the public defences In the absence OF the regulars
and volunteers at the Fcnian 'front.' The immediate object
OF the meeting 10 form home guard The gathering
was made Of thousands Of the citizens who
enthusiastic The Mayor presided and also addressed
the meeting. Addresses also made by the Hon
Mr. Ryan. Hon. Darcy McGee Minister OF the Crown;
Hon. James Terrt Hon John Rose and x.Mayor
Beaodry. Resolutions, having in view the practical
perfection Of the object Of the meeting, passed
large number Of Fenian spies known 70 be In
this city In constant with their leaders
The Mayor has compelled tho police TO take the oath Of
allegiance, which quite number of them refused 10 do
and were therefore instantly dismissed the force.
II Is thought that the Fenlans if they make
grand stand, will do so at Cornwall and that
collision may take place at any moment The Canadian
iorccs are very strong at that point.
But few additional troops loft the city for the
day.
The gunboa Royal, under command OF Lieutenant VI.
dali, the other officers being Mr. Boyes sub-eutenant
Mr.. Barring midshpman, and Mr. Parvis, engineer wen,
up the canal bound west The Royal has n crew OF
thirty yscven men, besides the officers: is armed
with one Armstrong twelve FOUNDER and brass
howitzer forward, and twelve-pounder Arm
strong aft She has a battery around the bows
and stern cascd with iron for the protection
OF the men working the guns, and her wheehoase has
been in the meantime protected with sand bags until
the casing can be put The gunboats Hercules and
Canada will be ready either night wednes.
day morning. All the that can be advantagcously
employed are working at them Her Malestys steam.
ship Rosario Captain vcrsiurme arrived from Quebec
eleven O'Clock today. The Rosario is soop Of
eleven guns, six hundred and seventy.rhres tons and
one hundred and Afty horse power and having Of
one hundred and seventy i've
At this writing everything Is represented as beng
quiet at Malone, Cornwall and ST. Johns though II be.
leved the Fenians would have made attack the
latter place Saturday had not their been seized
by the United states authorities The cry the rcnans
on the border Is said 10 be " On to Montreal"
LATER.
II Ia now believed that the Fenans will not touch at
g. Armafds but will march direct TO Cornwall Tho
imperative orders Of the Commandn NJ Gensral that
the outposts must accoun, nre shot, but
fall back gradually the supports This will prevent
repetition Of the alleged sundcrs Mt Fort Erie last
Saturday.
Colcso; CsteT commanding the force that point is
known 70 be acting In with this order.
Prscautionary Measures OF the Csnadtam
Military Observation-Disclosures OF Bri-
tish Troops ~ Prescott, Opposite Og-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81 tine 80. Law
renee Suspended.
SPECIAL rELy0RAM TO THE new YoRE HERALD.
OopssnuRa Juno 4, lsoo
have 'ost heard from Malone. Tho Fcnians are
ioungins around the railroad depot and small parties
Of them pss walking about the town.
Thss - .-caccfni and quiet and number abou, thrso
hundred shcy are apparently without design object
The late news has completely dsconcerted any ar.
rsnsemsns and plans they have had They said to
be under the command Of Colonel Reilly. Tho probab
tics gathered from themselves that they will be
Immediately disbandcd and sent home
The military force at Prescott has been largely ro
inforccd and tonight numbers about three thousand
Every precsaon has boen taken TO guard agains,
a surprise.
Trains have been constantly employed all day In con.
veying troops to threatened points along the river
The militia Of ogicnsburg under orders 10 hold
themselves In readiness at a moments notice.
All remains quiet here present and Fcnian force
Is known 70 be nearer than Malone which is srtyone
miles distant from this place
All Of the Canadian that ply the and
lakes tied up the Canadian sde and the Ameri-
OF the revenue cutter s. r. Chase.
II umor or Attempt 20 he Made 90
Capture . Canadian Hank.
srEcIAL TELE0RAn TO THE HEw YORK HERALD.
Fl. ARsAuD, CANADA, on rus BoRpN,
June Ala Noon
This village located directly tho dividing be-
tween Lower Canada aud Vermont and has not the ad
vantage 1 . stream Of water 10 mark the boundary.
The place is ned with British volunteers
Reports current In relation 10 . FenIan atiark
Rumors anoai that attempt will DO made cap
turc the Bank q Bedford which only distance
from this place. rhs deposits removed 10 place
Of safety last night
camp Of the Twenty .hfh Highisnders Ia located
81 Alexander Jus, back Of this villsge
The Feeling In -. John, N. B.-Troops
sent on 90 Canada.
SPECIAL ryLEGgAx TO rHg NEW YoRx HERALD.
~ ions, ~ r., juno 4, 1900
There gres, excitement here In consequence Of tho
news OF the Fenian attack on cansda
The telegraph once Is bcsegcd by people 70 hear the
latest news
Part Of the Fifteenth regiment Of regulars was seni 10
81 Andrews this morning
Tho volunteers rcyisrsd BY tho Governor and or
dcrcd TO Woodstock
The greatest enthusiasm prevails and strong deslrs
manifested the part Of the volunteers 20 10 CAssda
where they win probably be ordered
Her Najesty's steamer Duncan eft Hafsr yesterday
with the Seventeenth resimeBt for ouebec.
The Excitement subsidfnR In Toronto.
TosoSro, G. W, June a. 1900
Tho excitement Of tho Fenian invasion IL rapidly sub.
siding everywhere Exposed points are all faIy pre-.
pared for the emergency. Arrangements are constantly
being perfected
Activity OF the Canadian Soldiers.
HPEcfAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEW yoaK HERALD.