The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-03
INVASION OF CANADA.
Capture of Forts Erie and webb.
General O'Neill in Command.
Advance Upon Toronto.
A Battle Expected Immediately.
Move from AnPoints.

CINCINNATI, June 1.-The COMMERCIAL
Columbus, Ohio, dispatch says, four hun
bred and fifty thousand rounds Of ammu-
milton Fere shipped from that place TO New
York, one hundred and fifty thousand to
Chicago, and thirty-fYe Thousand muskets
to Buffalo, within a few days, which it is
reported were intended for Fenian use.
NEW York, June LIT is stated at the
Fenian Headquarters in this city that the
commander Of the expedition against Cana
da, just undertaken, is Colonel 0'Neill, of
Nashville, Tennessee.
The Fenian circles ramify through all the
provinces, and are understood 10 be acting
in concert with their brethren from the
American side. This. it is supposed, will
tend to weaken the confidence of the au-
thorities in any endeavor TO resist the inva-
ders by the aid of the militia.
As for the regular troops there are but
5000 Of them of whom large proportion
are in full sympathy and fellowship with
the Fenians. There is, therefore, reason,
according to official authorities to an
tieipate an uprising of the Canadian popu-
lation, and fraternizing of the British SOL
diers with the people, as in the days of the
barbados in Paris.
1t is also claimed that not only the Irish
inhabitants of the provinces, but the French
Canadians are connected with the cOnspira-
cy, and will at the proper time add their
co operation.
It's possible, therefore, that this occupa-
ton of Fort Erie is but an attempt to dis
tract attention, while blow more decisive
will be struck at a more vital point of the
British Empire in North America. In that
event, we may expect to see the Lower
Lawrence responding at an early day to the
call Of the Fenians.
luna IT oppaarg
crossing was effected under cover of night,
by means of four coal boats and two steam
tugs.
The feet was said TO have made two trips,
which would have crossed a thousand men,
which is probably the entire force now in
Canada in this vicinity.
The invaders were supplied with arms
and ammunition on the American side at
the moment of embarkatiOn, but they were
all uniformed. 1t is said that they were
commanded by Gen. O'Neil, late Colonel
in the Federal service.
The landing of the forces Oh the Canada
side was unrestrained, They Immediately
proceeded to impress the horses and provi-
sions of citizens, and establish picket line
A farmer was met on the highway and re-
fused 10 surrender his horse, and drew his
pistol ID defense. He fired one shot, and
was quickly riddled with bullets.
DR.. Kempson, Mayor of Fort Erie, was
waited on and compelled to furnish provi-
sions for one thousand men. Another re-
port says Mayor Kempson went out to read
the riot act, when the Fenisns fred on him,
killing him Immediately. Rumor reports
three Canadian citizens killed during the
morning by the Fenians.
Advance pielcets of Canadian troops are
now stationed all along the river to prevent
a. e,
bridge is strongly guarded, and careful
scrutiny made Of all passengers.
There is no possible chance of any sue
cessful issue of this invasion. Had the Fe-
mans improved the opportunity this morn
ing they might have possessed themselves
of the entire Canadian side of the river
from Fort Erie to Ontario. As it is now,
they cannot retreat without fight. There
will probably be an engagement tomorrow
morning, if the Canadian officers manifest
any enterprise.
TORONTO, e. W., June lat 4 o'clock
the FeDians were within six miles, on Chip
pewa. Everybody expects battle to-
night. The uprising here resembles that
of the Americans when Sumter was fired
upon.
CLIFTON, C. W, June 1.-The British
forces have marched to meet the Fenians.
The battle will take place tomorrow.
BUFFALO, June Parties who arrived
from the Fenian camp late tonight, say
that the Fenians not having received the
expected aceessions to their strength, and
hearing Of the approach of the British
troops, have broken up their camp, burned
their arms, destroyed the ammunition, and
left in squads, Ostensibly for raids, but it is
generally thought really to get back to the
United States in the shortest space of time.
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but did not come. Tomorrow will prove
whether this is true or not.
TORONTO, c. W, June l, AZ P. M.-The |
city is very much excited, by rumors of
Fenian invasion on Fort Erie. From an
early hour this morning volunteers have /
been hurrying to the military rendezvous, |
and are sent to the scene Of action. Tele- |
graph rumors from various quarters are |
coming in very fast, many of them without |
the slightest foundation. The city press is |
issuing specials hourly. The note Of war
like preparations is everywhere heard. The |
frontier has not been invaded at any other |
points up to the present honr. An engage |
ment on the Niagara frontier is looked for |
tomorrow.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, June I.-Quite num- |
Der of Fenians left this city last evening |
and this morning, some bound east and |
some west. The officers connected with |
the movement are busily engaged forward !
ing more men. Quite an excitement pre- |
walls here.
DETROIT, June I.-All quiet here. In |
tense excitement and activity prevails over |
the river. The militia are rapidly gather !
ing at Windsor. We cannot learn that the |
Fenians in Michigan have any hostile in
tentions against Canada. Two revenue cut |
ters are at anchor here, with steam up, |
ready to move at a moments notice.