The New York herald., 1866-06-03

uantiv conceded that the invading fore b behaving
hostile force The reports give but thr % persons killed.
and these doubtful and few promn mt citizens held IS
hostasea
Two reports, by no means Contradictory, pcvail in
regard 70 The Mayor Resve Q Fort Erie Dr. Kempson
One that on landing the Fenans notified him that he
must Immediately provide raaons for thousand
and another that he went ont 70 read 70 them the Riot
act and warn them 70 dsperse, when they fred upon
thew are worth Another rumor says that the invaders
met farmer driving along the highway and demanded
his horse He declined giving up the animal and drew
voey Of musketry was fired at him, killing him aud hor'
rbly mutilatng his body
II would seem that the Fenians have relied upon the
country for all supplies other than ammunition that
they may need and also for inland transportation To-
day would TO have been spent by them In securing
supplies Of provisions and mpressng horses which
counts for their Inactivity though what success they
have met with 10 not known But for this delay there
nothing in the way Of the occupancy by them todsy
Of the entire Canadian frontier on the Niagara river
single company OF militiamen from this town-tbe
O'Clock this evening 10 oppose their march in drec-
tom and these volunteers though ostensibly scouting
and recommending all day. returned 70 the Clifton House
to dine at five p NJ, and reported not Fenan on
this side Of the river But at dx O'Clock this
evening several special trains arrived the Great West
ern Railway, bringing one regiment Of infantry and two
corps could not be obtained They were Immediately
sent forward by rail TO Chippewa, and thence will
mnfCh 70 CONFRONT the zoe. Thus nave the FenAns
wasted their opportunity.
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY UNTOUCHED
The nrst tdngs Of the invasion received here were
conveyed in message received by the railway officials
from the United States District Attorney Buffalo
after midnight The cOmpany's officers at once sent
away all surplus rolling stock and made preparations for
But TO the present moment the entire extent OF their
line has been unmolested and their trains running
with their usual regularity.
INHABITANTS SEEK sATErY THE STATES.
Tho depopulaton Of tho border to-day has been most
rapid and wonderful Men, women and children ny IN
crowds 70 this side tho river bringing with them such OF
their effects be hastily removed and abandon
ing the rest But in all the panic there is noticeable
firm reliance upon the United States II singular that
they anticipate help from that than from
the Canadian military. The that gained currency
this afternoon that United States general and con-
siderable force of troops had arrived at Buffalo, had
most tranquil zing effect They look more TO the Yam
KEGS to keep the Fenians away than TO the Canadian
pRoBABIIIrIHs OF A PITCHED BATTLE
1t is very probable that unless General O'Nell de-
cdes to fall back the river TO night there will be
an engagement early tomorrow morning Tho
zeal Of tae Canadian officers who have never
probably smeled gunp0wder, will lead them TO
very careful Reconnaissance Of he force they may have
TO contend with. Without venurng any speculation as
to the chances OF such engagement II may be safely
as il must ultimately it will 60 very hard with such OF
them may chance to fall into the hands Of the
Canadians And cannot conceive how any material
portion OF them are to escape capture
The foohardness OF this expedition leads to the i'm
precision that this s but the feint that 10
determined attack at other point-probably the
st lawrence and indications point to st. Adams, Vt
as the base.
compelled TO close this letter in haste 70 the OK
clusion Of some interesting details which must be
deferred.
Our Grimsby (C. W. Correspondence.
GRMsBY, G. W., May 31-l0:3O p NJ.
This village is about thirty miles from the Niagara
river or tho Suspension Bridge, and the line Of the
Great Western Railroad. Yesterday We had drill In
spection Of the volunteer militia hree companiesl in
this vicinity, and orders issued that the semi
weekly dril hitherto enforced would be discontinued
and the volunteers went homeward on their several
ways rejoicing This morning orders came 70 the cap
tans commanders Of the different companies 70 hold
their commands in readiness 70 march at . moments
notice. these orders despatched all over the
try whcro the militia reside, and toward evening
they commenced gathering in the VILLAGE and At the
present writing are nearly all ready to marrh.
ll:3o P. n
te,egraphic despatch has just como here ordering
them 10 assemble 1t the railrood depot train was
coming down from Hamilton 70 convey them 10 the
frontier.
Another despatch ordering the volunteers 70 rest ON
their arms until O'Clock Friday morning
FRIDAY, June LIS 30 A. NJ
special train ON tho Great Western is mere and
tho volunteers embarking their destination is said
10 be g. Catharines on the WoIand canal
0:30A. NJ
Orders are received hero for two compancs of rcau
lara the Sixteenth foot only arrived here yesterday
the summary target practice, 10 embark at for
Hamilton some poinl west and special train rs now
receiving them on board
$40 A. NJ
report just In hore that Fort Erie and Port Colborne
were captured last night by the Fenians under sMerny
and the greatest excitement prevails here Tue former,
or Fort Erie, noted position in the revolutionary
The latter Port Colborne, is OF modern
construction and s situated Lake Ere, at the mouth
OF the WelIand canal
1890 A. N.
is just reported that there we're fifteen hundred
Fcnians In Fort Erie ut half past hve this morning.