Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-09
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TIE FENIANS.

| rest of Gen. Heflerman caused the deepest
despOndeney In the Fenian ranks. He had
gone to the depot to take train for st.
Albans. from which point an attack was to
be made at once. On reaching the depot
an old acquaintance named Mai. Mount, of
Albany, met and shook hands with him.
Mount then went to Maj. Selvey, of the
United States regulars, and pointed Het-
ferman out as a prominent Fenian. He
also pointed out Col. Quinn. Both were
Immediately arrested. The officer then
| proceeded to the hotel and arrested Gen.
Murphy.
The following list comprises the arrests
made: Gems. Murphy and Helfernlan, Capt.
Ly yndsay, Col. Reilly, of Rochester; Lieut..
O'Brien, N. Y; Col. Eason, N. j.; Col.
| Quinn, Albany; DR.. Spinner, N. Y; Capt.
O'Grady, Albany; Capt. Joseph Murphy
and Maj. Kinneally, Albany; Major Con-
nelly, n. j.; Capt. Fallon, Capt. Greary and
Capt. Glass. Two hours were given them
70 explain the true state OF affairs to the
men, to counsel submission to the author-
ties and accept means of transportation to
| their homes. The men are entirely desti-
tute. -
The greatest excitement followed the ar
rests, and threats of all sorts were made.
A man denounced as a spy was seized upon
and horribly beaten under the eyes of the
regulars, who looked on without evincing
the least disposition to interfere in his bc-
halt. The officers commanding regulars
became bewildered, scarcely knowing what
to do. They had very good reason to be-
lieve that they could not attack the Fenians,
| many of whom had served with them in the
late rebellion. Meanwhile Major Selvey
went to Hefferman and Murphy, and be-
sought them to come out and quiet the dis
| ho NIL "
readily acquiesced, and spoke to the crowd
at some length, beseeching them to keep
untarnished the reputation they had gained
under the Stars and Stripes In the war of
the rebellion, by keeping quiet and doing
nothing to disgrace the cause they now had
in their keeping. The crowd then quietly
dispersed. The men are held under strong
military guard, aud will be probably taken
to Ogdensburg tomorrow.
The Movement on MOntrenI-In-
habitants Of the Border IIemOv-
ing 10 the United States.
The Fenians were to move along the
whole line tonight upon Montreal. A
Montreal special says all the inhabitants on
the borders are leaving with their mOvea-
bles to the United States for protection.
The 9TH Fusileers and Regulars left for
West Farnham, the probable scene of an
early battle. Ehe Royal Volunteers are
under marching orders.
1t is reported that tomorrow is the day
fixed for the rising of the Canadian
Feniabs.
A Buffalo special says Gen. Lynch or
dered his men to return to their homes. A
rumOr is current there, however, that the
Fenians would cross below Rochester last
night:
The Situation AT Detroit.
A Detroit special says 800 Fenians ar
rived from Chicago.
The reported invasion of Canada via
Bayfield, is premature There are 1900
British troops at GObrich, II companies at
Sarnia, 800 men at Windsor, and sufficient
force below, with reserve OF 2 000at Chat
ham. The Canadians have armed several
steamers, and the United States revenue
cutters John Sherman and Andrew John
son are ordered to enforce the neutrality
laws.
The Advance Into Canada.
Boston, June S.-Tho st. Albans cores
pondent of the Journal says of the Fenian
advance into Canada: The arrest of Gen.
Sweeny dispirited the men. He made a
speech, however, to cheer them up. He
told them they were going to fight their
women or children, but that he should
give them no instructions as to what they
might do with the men that should fall into
their hands.
Not more than One-fourth OF the Fenians
that marched into Canada are armed. They
went into field aud encamped a short dis
tance beyond the line. Gen. Spear had
been drinking and was somewhat intOXi-
Gated. Some Of his men obtained whisky
and were feeling well, notwithstanding the
dispiriting circumstances. Others were
respondent. They had very little to eat.
About $50 purchased meals at the hotels,
Others ate crackers and Goldfish. Barrels of
-four went out from st. Albans to-day.
There are no Canadian troops within twenty
miles of where Gen. Spear has stationed
his forces.
A PriVateer Gone 10 Sea.
New YORK, June S.-The Herald has a
rumor of the departure some time since of
Fenian privateer from this port. A full
crew, with arms and munitions of war,
were put on board in Long Island Sound,
when she stood to sea. The vessel is an iron
side-wheel eXBrtish blockade runner and
exUnited States gunboat, and was sold in
Philadelphia last August for $4,000 and
towed here. She is said to be In the condi-
partment, and mounts six broadside guns
and one pivot gun. The Fenians are said to
have bought her for $4,000. 1t is said she
is capable OF fourteen knots speed, and 1t is
the intention to pounce upon one of the
| Cunard steamers.
T'hirty.FiVe Thousand Men Under
| Arms.
New YORK, June S.-A special to the
Tribune from Ottawa, Canada West, says
there are $4,000 men, including regulars,
under arms, and the Government Is still
arming.
The action of the United States authori-
ties gives, great satisfaction.
Gen. Sweeny and Col. Meehan Ar
raigned.
ST. ALBANs, VT, June Seen. Sweeny
and Col. Meehan were arraigned before the
civil tribunal this forenoon. The proceed
ings were private, no reporters being ad-
| mitted.
President Roberts Still In Custody.
New YORK, June S.-There is no truth in
the report that President Roberts has been
released on his own recognizance. He is still
in the custody Of a United States Deputy
| Marshal.
| Vice President Gibbons and Col. Kerri-
gan would be arrested at once if anybody
could be found to make affidavit against
| them.
| United States Marshal Murray having
good reason to believe that q plan has been
concerted to force the building in which he
has his Office, remained there all last night.
Attempt 10 seize Two Canadian
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