The Portland daily press., 1866-06-02
mander Of the Army of the Irish Republic ii.

over INTO canada with the main body of the
fenlan force, but this is denied by those who
should know. IL gs.f, ,3a'ssl Is q
1t is said that men are constantly crossing
from this side and without difficulty. There
rs no United States force here to prevent
them from doing SO, and the u. S. steamer
Michigan has no orders to stop parties from
crossing.
1t now appears that concentration IS to be
made from here in Canada, and alter receiv-
ing the expected reinfOrcements the Fenians
VIII move on some important city. This,
however, may not take place for two or three
days. 0e
The latest news from the other side of the
frontier is that the Fenians are throwing up
breastworks at Frenchmen's Greek, short
distance from the place where they landed
No signs of any British torce
The Fenians are only waiting for expected
reinfOrcements. III
Saurein Bridge" about four miles from
Fort Erie on the Grand Trunk Railroad was
burned this afternoon, and about one mile of
track torn up. - B 9A
The inhabitants of Fort Erie had not been
molested, except Mr.. Eaton, Custom House
officer, from whom it is reported, the Fenians
took about sixty dollars in gold, and DR..
kempsOn, who was taken prisoner and held
as hostage.
The tenians tender bonds of the Irish Re-
public, in payment for what they want.
The repairer of the telegraph company
went over this afternoon to mend the wires
which were cut. but the Fenians would not
allow it, and took his tools away. hY
number Of families have come over here
from the other side, to escape apprehended
trouble
1t is rumored that q force of British infant
ry and artillery lett Suspension Bridge this
afternoon. They have been concent ating and
are on their way to drive the Fenians from
the soil.
| have just learned that the q. S. steamer
Michigan moved down the river to Tonawan-
da, ten miles below here.
Ldtest.-Parties arrived from the Fenian
camp late tonight, say the Fenians not hav-
ing received expected accessions to their
strength, and hearing OF the approach of
British troops, have broken up their camp,
burned their muskets, destroyed their ammu-
nltlon and lett in squads, ostensiby for raids,
but it is generally thought really to. endeavor
to get back to the United States in the short
est space OF time Gen. Sweeney was conf
IDENTIFY expected, but did not come. To-mor-
row will prove whether this be true or not.
'WATERTowN, N. Y, June 1.
There were no accessessiOns to the train of
Fenians from this place when thew passed
through this afternoon. There were only 15O
or 200 men on the train. About fifty more
passed through in the train tonight.
ALBANY, N. Y, June l.,
The Fenians are holding public meetings
here tonight. They have raised sufficient
money to send fifty men to the frontier. The
men are enlisted and transportation has been
secured for them tonight. ''s '10
sss sia BALTIMORE, June l..
There are reports OF Fenians leaving here
for Canada, but it is impossible to say how
much truth there are in them. -
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, June 1.
About 2O0 men, said to be Fenians left this
city last night with rations prepared by the
Fenian managers. They had tickets for Rome
and We're probably destined to the St. Law
renee region. They had no arms. The Fen
ian leaders in this city are very active, and
more men will leave tonight for the Canadian
frontier:
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, June 1.
The first Fenian muster in this city since
the commencement OF the war, took place to
day, and was witnessed by 10000 people.
Seventy Fenians, fully armed, passed through
here on the midnight train last night. Des-
tination not revealed.
W CINCINNATI, June 1.
A Columbus (Ohio) dispatch says $4,000
rounds of ammunition have been shipped from
that place to New York, and $4,000 to Chica-
go, and 10000 muskets to Buffalo within few
days, which, it is reported, were intended for
the Fenians.
In addition to the Fenian cavalry regiment,
the Sd Fenian infantry, Col. Connor, twelve
hundred strong have left this city for the Can
ada border. Transportation for the cavalry
regiment was paid through to st. Albans by a
citizen of Boston. s5 1Es
NEW ORLEANS, June /.
The Fenians here are making arrangements
for transportation of number of men to the
North by railway to join the invading army.
MONTREAL, June 1.
The greatest enthusiasm and confidence pre-
walls here.
The whole volunteer militia force of Mon
treal has been,ordered to be in readiness to
move at an hours notice. A force OF volun-
tiers has been ordered to St. John, immediate
ly.
The whole regular force of the Provinces
are under orders to move at moments warn
ing. fA t81
Volunteers exhibit the greatest alacrity to
proceed to the front.
ELMIRA, N. Y, June 1.
Sixty Fenians en- route to Buffalo, passed
through this city, to-day. They had nothing
with them but haversacks. They got into .
free fight in the rear of the depot, before start.
ing.
The 9Th Indiana cavalry regiment and
part of the Fenian army of invasion, under
command of Colonel Dennis Donahue, passed
through the city to-day, en- route to Ogdens-
burg. They number 600 men. While wait
ing for the eastern train they fell to fighting
among themselves at the depot. No deadly
weapons of any kind were used, but many
ho hno do dDvr,n F.
Most OF them are young men and many O.
them were in the rebel army during the war
They had with them six cases of muskets anG
eight boxes of rations and ammunition, mark
ed H. ID. Hockey, Pottsdam, st. Lawrence
County" They were very enthusiastic and
sanguine of success.
A report from Corning says six hundred
Fenians passed through that village to-day
en- route to Buffalo.
The news from Canada created much ex
citement among the Fenians here.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, June 1.
Quite number OF Fenians left this city
last evening and this morning, some boun6
east and some west. The officers connected
with the movement, are busily engaged in for
warding more men. Quite an excitement
prevails here in regard to the Fenians move
mcntS.
TORONTO, G. W., June 1.
There is not a word of truth in the report
ed capture of Sarina and Windsor. Every
thing is quiet in those places. The military
authorities here are on the alert, and troop!
are moving to exposed points. !
TORONTO, G. W., June 1-4SOP. M.
This city is very much excited by the ru
mors of the Fenian invasion.
From an early hour this morning volunteer
have been hurrying to the military rendez-
vous, and are sent to the scene of action. Tel
egraphic rumors from various quarters ar,
coming in very fast, many of them withou
the slightest foundation.
TIE city press are issuing extras hourly
The note Of warlike preparation is every
| where heard.
The Fenian force at Fort Erie is yariousl,
estimated at from 1900 to 5000.
Ldter-It is reported that the Fenians hay,
evacuated Fort Erie and are now marching OF
Chippewa. rerr
The frontier has not been invaded at an,
other point up to the present hour.
The engagement on the Niagara frontier i
looked for tomorrow.