Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-02
THE FENIANS.
They Effect "a Landing ON the
Canada Shore,


BUFFALO, June 1.-Several regiments of
Fenians crossed over into Canada last
night, including troops from Kentucky,
Tennessee, Indiana, and regiment from
Ohio, also regiment from this city. At
this point they crossed over In canal boats
drawn by tugs, and when nearing the Can
adian side sent up wild Irish cheers, with
the green flag floating. Col. O'Neill, 18th
Regiment, of Nashville, is in command at
Fort Erie. A large number of persons
viewed thesight from the shore.
Col. O'Neill threatened to bayonet man
who attempted to appropriate to himself
the use of large wooden shawl found in
public house. The Fenians say that no
depreGations shall be permitted.
The approach OF mounted Fenan caus-
ed great terror and excitement among the
passengers and crew of the international
ferry boat, to the merriment of lockers on
upon the BnffalO side, notwithstanding the
vigilance of the authorities In this region,
the Michigan under steam with ports
open, and the city swarming with Cana
dian spies.
BUFFALO, June IA gentleman who has
just returned from the interior with
prominent Head Center, says from 1,500 to
5000 men effected landing in Canada
from this point and are hourly receiving
accessiOns, both in Canada and from this
shore. They are well armed and have six
pieces of artillery. 1t is said to be a gem
eral descent along the whole frontier, and
that the Fenians have as many as thirteen
batteries of artillery in Cana "a.
The Fenians have telegraphed from this
point to various cities to bring on the men
and goods, as landing had been effected.
The men that went from here were ap-
parertly picked. Most of them are said to
have served in the Federal and Confederate
armies.
N decisive action, or even skirmish is
anticipated for at least two days, which
will allow the British troops to concentrate
and the Fenians to fortify themselves. The
destruction of the Welland canal and
movement on Toronto is thought to be
their present object. Head Centers assert
that no pillaging will be allowed. They
don't make war on the people of Canada,
but on the British Government.
Col. O'Neill is the commanding officer,
and is styled Commander Of the Irish Re-
public in Canada.
Regulars Leave for Canada-Fitz
Hugh Lee TO Command Fenian
Cavalry.
BosToN June 1.-Two companies of reg
ulars lett here this morning for St. Albans,
under command of Col. Livingston.
An additional detachment of about 100
Fenians left supposed for the Canada bOr-
der. Fifteen hundred men is the alleged
Fenian quota of Massachusetts for the pres
ent enterprise. A newly raised Fenian
| cavalry regiment, under command of Col.
Icortoi, late OF Mosby's guerrillas, is part of
the expedition from this city. Fenians say
| General Fitz Hugh Lee will command the
cavalry wing of the army of invasion.
In addition to the Fenian cavalry regi-
ment, the Third Fenian infantry, Col. Con-
| ner, l,200 strong, have left this city Tor the
Canada border. transportation for the
cavalry regiment was paid through to St.
| Albans by citizen of Boston. Detach-
ments of United States troops from Forts
Warren and Independence, also from Fort
Prebble, are under orders to leave for the
| Northern frontier.
The Fenian Comma ander-Acces-
siOns 10 the Fenian Ranks in
| Canada.
1t is stated at Fenian headquarters in this
city, that the commander OF che expedition
against Canada, just undertaken, is Col.
| O'Neill, of Nashville, Tenn.
The Fenian Circles ramify through all
the provinces, and are understood to be act
|
American side. This, it is supposed will
tend to overthrow the confidence of the
authorities in any endeavor to resist the
invaders by the aid Of the militia. AS for
regular troops, there are only G000o them,
of whom large proportion are in full
sympathy and fellowship with the Fe-
mans. There is therefore reason, ac-
eording to official authority here, to
anticipate an early uprising of the Cana
dian population and fraternizing of the
British soldiers with the people, as in the
days OF the barricades in Paris. 1t is also
claimed that not only the Irish inhabitants
of the Provinces, but the French Canadi-
ans, are connected with this conspiracy,
and will at the proper time add their CO.
operation. 1t is possible, therefore, that
this occupation of Fort Erie is but an at
tempt to divert attention, while a blow
more decisive will be struck at more vital
point of the British Empire in n North Amer
lea. In that event we may expect to see
the lower Provinces responding at an early
day to the call of the Fenians.
Excitement at TOrOntO-An En-
gagemeut Expected To-day.
TORONTO, G. W., June 1-4% P. M.-The
city is very much excited by rumors of q
Fenian invasion of Fort Erie. From al
early hour this morning volunteers have
been hurrying to the military rendezvous
and are sent to the scene of action. Tele-
graphic rumors from various quarters are
coming in very fast, many of them without
the slightest foundation. The city press
is issuing extras hourly. The note oi
warlike preparations is everywhere heard.
The frontier has not been invaded at any
other point up to the present hour. An
engagement on the Niagara frontier il
looked tor tomorrow.
Commander of Massachusetts Fe.
mans.
Boston, June 1.-Major Mahan, who
served during the war in the 9th Massachu,
sets regiment, has been commissioned as 8
Brigadier General to command the Feniar
volunteers from this State, and will leave
for the border to- morrow morning.
It's supposed that about $50 Fenians left
by the northern train tonight. rl.
p Enthusiasm at Montreal.
' MONTREAL, June 1.-The greatest enthu-
siasm and confidence prevails here. The
whole volunteer militia force of Montreal
has been ordered to be in readiness to move
at an hours notice. A force of volunteers
hassbeen ordered to St. Johns Immediately
The whole regular force of the province is
under orders to move at minutes warn
ing The volunteers exhibit the greatest
alacrity to proceed to the front.
Reported Capture of Sarnia and
boz Windsor Untrue.
TORONTO, CIV, June 1.-The reported
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