The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18
T n E F e N. A NJ S
Trial Of the Prisoners In Montreal Begun-
The Examination In Seeret-Erropean
Difficulties Likely TO Complleate Fenlan
and Canadian AIairs-Mllltary Movements
In Canada-Fcnlanism In This Cly-Fu.
neral OF Fenian Soldier, &e., DC.

Exs minatfon OF the Eenlan Prisoners
begun-Military Movements, &c., 80.
srEciAL TELEGRAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
MONTREAL, June 10, 1865
The examination preliminary 70 tho trial OF the Fe.
man PRISONERS has proceeded today, aud is being
conducted with closed doors by order Of the government
The investigation is taking place before Magistrate Err
manger mt the Bedford jail, and the result thus far
looks the direction Of holding and fully committing
fifteen prisoners for trial. The evidence fully shows tho
commission Of the overt act of the hostile invasion
Canadian soil with a determination 70 subvert the gov
eminent Though much feeling is evinced the examin-
alton is being conducted in Q calm and temperate
ncr.
Three companies Of victoria's, Prince Of Wales and
Hocbelagu Volunteers returned from 81. John to-day.
The Royal Guides and several corps reviewed by
Major General Lindsay
MONTREAL, June II, 1860
The prisoners are now confined under a strong guard
of the twenty. nth regulars Kings Own Bordercrs in
the old block house
The witnesses are all now nearly arrived, and the
inquiry proceeding by transferra in room over the
Custom House ut Philpsburg, point on Misssqnoi bay
The prisoners brought into the court room hand
cuiIcd, and guarded by detachment Of the Rife
brigade commanded by . sergeant, with rifles loaded
and cooked.
Galligan has been positively identified ~ Fenan
with in his hands, and who has been British sub
ject Madden, wounded twice BY Canadian detective
on the frontier is well treated having mattress in
aud no handouts
The prisoners are good spirits for the most part and
are well fed on beef beer and bs kept hand
cuacl In both prison and court.
The trial itself will take place at swecsburg, chez eS
or county seat Of MissisquoL
The prisoner Gall gan who Is pert fellow
amined the witness against him Saturday with con-
siderable skin and effect
Reporters Of all grades continue to be reidy excluded.
European War News Frightening the
Canndians-Inspccting tho Border De-
fences. Sc.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YosK HERALD.
OTTAWA, C. w., June 10, 1900
Tho Canada Gazette announces long lis. Of military
appointments " also contains the names o, the parties
authorized countcrsiqn OF commitment that
may be issued under suspension OF the Hahcas Corpus
act
News Of in Europe has created . sensation here
and removed anxiety account Of the Fcnans. Many
people fear tina, England and the United States may have
some difficulties in Consequence.
The municipalities throughout Canada making APP
preparations relieving the families Of the volunteers
The corporation Of Ottawa has appropriated two thou
sand dollars for this purpose.
General Mitchell. the British Commandcr.in Chief in
North America eft for Europe to-day, after having
prolonged consultation with the Adju,ant General
Major General Lindsay commands in Montreal, while
General Doyle has supreme command
Admiral Hope left here yesterday inspect the squad.
ron on 81 the lakes He has inspected
the means OF defending the Ottawa by fotiss.
The orders the volunteers TO their homes
have been countermsnded. Some Of the regulars who
form the permanent garrison Of Ottawa have returned
here