Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-06
An Extensive Campaign Projected.
THE FENIAN SENSATION RUMORS.
Meade looking after the Eenians.
RUMoRBD SHOOTING OF FENIAN PRISONERS
Proclamation from Roberts.

| New YORK. June 5.-A Montreal special says thai
the authorities have reliable information that tht
| Fenians marching from Fairfield. on St. Ar
| mands and battle was expected. during the night
| Toronto special says that the volunteers and reg
ulars have been recalled from the 'front.' and will con-
centrate at Toronto. About thirty Feuian prisoners
| from Fort Erie have been lodged in jail here and
| will be tried by court-martial. 1t is expected they
| will be hanged.
A special from Potsdam, N. Y, gives report thai
the Beanharnois Canal has been cut by the Feniani
from Cotean du Lac to the St. Lawrence river. Also
that General Murphy is to cross at ST. Regis or Corn
| wall with 40G0 Fenian infantry, and that another
column is to at Beanharnois or La Prairie and
cut the La Chine Canal. whilst General Spear with
800 men. is to move St. Adams via Phiiipsburg
cutting the railroads at st. Johns Junction and the
| Grand Trunk Railroad at st. Hillare and st. Hya-
cinthe. These operations it is supposed will cut of
Montreal from succor. The force at st. Adams is
| moving and Sweeney moves tonight from Malone
| so that fight may be expected by Tuesday night.
MORE RUMoRS.
New YORK, June 5th.-A special despatch from
Buffalo, states that another Fenan will be shot at
Fort Erie this morning.
despatch from Antwerp, New York, states that
| the Fcnians moving from Malone, New York,
and are said to have artillery with them.
special Buffalo despatch says that on the arrival
of the Canadian troops at Fort Erie after the Fen
suited and fired upon by a British officer while
standing in his door with the United States flag
waving over his house. 1t is said that he has de-
manded an apology.
BUFFALO, June Sat an early hour this morning
warrants were issued by the United States Commits
sioner of this city, commanding the United States
Marshal to apprehend the Fenian officers who arc
now on board the steamer Michigan, and bring them
before the Commissioner for examination when it
mill lol loo, lol hath zl,,n
before Judge Hall. A writ of habeas corpus was
served last evening, retu1nable at 9 o'clock this
morning, but the hearing postponed till o'clock
tomorrow, as to give Commander Bryson, of the
Michigan, time to consult with the Washington au-
thorities.
NEW York, June 5.-A special to the Herald from
St. Adams, w. says: Colones Fussan and Court
ney serving General Sweeneys staff have arrived
there. Tho General is at Malone. The local cavalry
out this morning, and the United States forces
we're out in dress parade. Large amount of arms
for the of the Canadian Government are allowed
to pass without moletation but all other arms found
are seized.
THE LATEST FENIAN RUNOR.
ST. ALBAN's, June Especial to tho Boston
Herald. IA leading Fenian officer declares posi-
lively that the border will be crossed in ffty-eight
hours Their plans are nearly perfected for an on
ward movement, which will probably be directed
against the Canadian volunteers whom the Fenians
regard with contempt. There are no new important
Developments The advance of the right wing halted
this morning at spot eight miles from the frontier
line. and encamped on level ground on the edge
of timber tract.
THE FENIAN PRISONERS BEING TRIED BY DRUM-HEAD
COURT MARTIAL-oNE OF THEM SHOT YESTERDAY,
AND ANOTHER TO BE SHOT TODAY.
Especial Telegram to the N. Y. HeraId.1
BUFFALO, June ii have just crossed from Fort
Erie One Fenian prisoner was shot this morning.
He was tried by drum-head cnurt martial. Another
is to be shot tomorrow at a. NJ.
III! The Fenians of this city have left for Dunkirk.
The revenue steamer has just left for there.
"A "A large quanfIty OF arms stored at +; ODays
Gen. Barry at P NJ. to-day.
FIVE FEYIANs SHOT IN TIE WOODS NEAR FORT ERIE
Especial Telegram to the n Y. Herald
BUFFALO, juno 5; 10 A. M.-Five Fenians were
shot last evening in the woods back of Fort Erie.
A heavy detachment Of Fenians left here at II P.
nation unknown.
EXPECTED FIGHT BETWEEN UNITED STATES TROOPS
AND THE FENIANs-ARMs DETAINED BY THE UNITED
-TELEGAAPH LINES cur.
OGDENsBuRG, June 1.-Two hundred regulars have
just left here under command of Lieut.. Fine of the
18th infantry, by order of Gen. Meade. to seize FIVE
hundred muSketS consigned to Gen. Sweeny at Ma
lone. The arms were at Watertown: The troops
formed in the main street. and given orders to
load preparatory to embarkng for their destination
The regulars are soro about it many of them belong
ing to the Fenian organization Trouble is antici-
pated if they meet with any body of Fenians at
Watertown.
LATER.
It is reported that Colonel Easton. of the 14th
New Jersey Fenian infantry. has seized the arms at
Watertown which were detained by order Of the
mand of two hundred and fifty men, thoroughly
armed, and it is expected that there will be fight
Ogdensburg, by order of General Meade. The Cana
dians in town predict speedy overthrow of the
Fenians by the regulars The greatest excitement is
manifested in the town to hear the result of the
pected fight
1t is reported that the Western Union and Montreal
miles from here. The wires have ceased to work.
RUMoR OF AN ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO CAPTURE A
CANADIAN BANK.
ST. ARNAUD, CANADA, ON THE BORDER,
ne4-l2N Noon. :
This village is located on the dividing line between
Lower Canada and ernont, and has not the advan-
tage of stream OF water to mark the boundary. The
place is filed with British volunteers.
Reports current in relation to Fenian attack
Rumors are ahoat that an attempt will be made to
capture the Bank of Bedford which is only short
distance from this place The deposits were removed
to place of safety last night.
camp of the twenty fifth Highlanders is located
at St. Alexander, justibaek of this village.
PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT ROBERTS TO THE
HEADQR's OF THE FENI4sN BROTHERHOOD, !
No. 703 broadway.
New YORK, June f. 1866.
Brothers, arise Irishmen, a glorious career has
opened for you The green flag has waved once more
| in triumph over Englands hated emblem.
| Onward is the order and let Ireland and victory
be the watchword Pay no attention to what may
Everything is working gIoriousy and if you but
discharge. your duty to your native land our final
triumph is certain. God and justice is on our side.
Have iron wills and brave hearts. and Ireland will
once more be great, glorious and free.
In love and hope I2qrS% your cSuRtFEEman, EaE4s,rs
President of the Fenian Brotherhood.
NORWICH, Conn, June At Fenian meeting
held here on Saturday and Monday, Sl,O1O were
A company of sixty Fenians will leave for Canada
| at two o'clock tomorrow morning.
SPEECH OF GEN. MEADE.
| OGDENsBURG, June 4-Mdnight.-Major General
| Meade was rendered the compliment of a serenade,
by the citizens of this place. this evening. AT about
half past ten o'clock an immense bonfire was lighted
at the intersection of State and Ford streets,
| the Seymour House. An excellent band of music
vas in attendance and after n few patriotic airs
Major General Meade appeared on the steps of the
hotel and addressed the large gathering of citizens
| follows:
| Nv fello,o-Citizens Of OgdensJrg-I appear be-
fore you in response to the very iatterng compli-
| ment which you have been pleased to pay this
evening by the serenade have listened to. regret
that 1t is not IN my power to make any extended re-
pacity to do so, public speaking not being my a
ton; but principally that l very actively engaged
at this moment, and have been ever since my arrival
OCCASION however, to return TO you my sincere and
grateful thanks for the very fattering compliment
you have paid me-
It is always very gratifying to my feelings to re-
ceive the appreciation of my fellow citizens, particu
lary when | know that the compliment comes from
so many of the gallant who served under me and
bravey upheld the honor and integrity of their coun-
| try. tCheers.
| have the pleasure to-day of meeting many men
| who served in the glorious Army of the Potomac,
| which for two years l had the honor to command
1t is extremely gratifying to meet them gallant SOL
| diers that they were} to-day.
l will not make any special mention Of regiment is
now for know that all from the county of St. Law
proved themselves brave soldiers, and dstin-
| guished themselves in the field. | remember how
ever, many of the 60th regiment, of the Sixth Corps
| and remember their services well, and was glad
| to see them to-day. lCheers.1
With these few remarks, if you will accept them,
will return to my duties, which only left for the
| purpose of thanking you for the compliment you
| have paid me.
Gen. Meade then retired amid enthusiastic cheers
THE FENIAN LEADERS.
Roberts is the president of that branch of the Fe-
nian Brotherhood which became dissatisfied with the
| tardy operations of 0'Mahoney few months ago
| and which at the same time disagreed with 0'Maho-
| ney in regard to what the line of action that
ought to be followed. When he became president il
was with the condition, made by himself that no sal
| airy should be paid him for his services.
| He is a well-to-do dry goods dealer the owner of
store at No. 252 Bowery, and has the reputation Of
being an intelligent and upright business man. He
was unknown outside of business circles until recent
| ly and was not connected with any of the move
/ ments of Irshmen in this country until Fenianism
| arose. He is of middle age.
| General Sweeny is soldier by profession. Hs
| served in the Mexican war under Gen. SCOTT. we be
lieve, and was recognized n brave and faithful
| officer. He served also in ~ war against the rebel
| lion. One of his arms waSS1ost in battle. Genera