Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-06-08
THE FENIANS IN CANADA.
A BRITISH FORT CAPTURED.
BUFFALO, June 1

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used for the purpose Of transportation
| Roberts, the Fenian President, who is here,
| positively asserts this morning that the num-
Der Of Fenians that crossed the boundary
last night and this morning was 5000. He
adds, enthusiastically, that the green flag Of
Ireland now floats de6anily on British soil.
Information has just been received that
Fort Erie, opposite this city, has been sur
prised and captured by the Fenians.
The Fenians have cut all the Canadian tel
egraph lines, and are rapidly marching upon
the interior
The head Of the Fenian column, 800
strong, had reached tina, point. Nine wag-
ons loaded with ammunition and arms pre-
ceded them.
$50 A. M.--The reporters of she Express
have just returned from point a mile and
half below Lower Bla:k Rock.
They declare that the Fenians will effect a
crossing before daylight.
Sr. ALBAss, June |.
] 800 Fenisns arrived here by the $40 a. m.
train to-day so we're from Boston and the
remainder from Lowell.
They are scattered about the town in groups
Of three and four and have made no disorder
| ly demonstrations.
Our authorities are taking every precaution
against disturbance.
CINCINNATI, June /.
The Commercials Columbus (Ohio) dis
patch says 35 900 rounds Of ammunition have
been shipped from that place to New York,
and 900 to Chicago, and 10000 musken
to Buffalo, within few days, which it is re-
ported were intended for the Fenians.
New York June l.
1t is reported that Fort Erie, in Canada,
opposite Buffalo, has been captured by the
Fenians, who are represented to be 5000
strong 1000 Of whom are said to be march,
ing unopposed into the interior, and to have
already cut our telegraph line
Toronto special dispatch to the Herald
dated 10 A. NJ. Of the 30sh, says the troops
are under orders to march tomorrow.
400 leave here in the morning for Fort Col
burn.
The men are now congregating at the drill
sheds, and evince much enthusiasm.
Dispatches to Toronto from Buffalo state
that the attack will be made from Ogdens-
burg or Sandusky.
The Fenians are only awaiting the arrival
Of artillery shipped from Chicago.
They are well posted as to the number
opposed to them, and have accurate charts Of
the principal Canadisn defences.
U. s. steamers on Lake Erie are on the
alert to prevent their crossing.
The plan Of attack is said to be the cutting
of the Grand Trunk Railway, and an advance
in two divisions on Montreal and Toronto.
BUFFALO, June l.
Notwithstsudng the vigilance of the su-
thorities, the U. s. steamer Michigan, being
under steam and having her ports open, and
the fact that the city is swarming with Cana
dim spies, several regiments of Fenisns
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ing troops from Kentucky, Tennessee, Indi-
ana, and Ohio.
At this point they crossed in small boats
drawn by tugs, aud when nearing the Cana.
dian shore, set up wild Irish cheers, with the
green flag floating.
Col. O'Neil. of the 18th regiment OF Nash
vile, ia in command at Fort Erie.
large number Of persons are viewing the
sight from this shore.
Col. O'Neil threatened to bsyonet a man
who attempted to appropriate a large wooien
shawl in public house.
The Fenians say no depredations shall be
permitted.
All the telegraph wires are cut on tho
Canadian side, except those via the surpen-
sion Bridge.
The agent Of the Associated Press has
left for the scene OF operations.
1t is reported that the mail agent was fred
upon this morning as he was crossing in
small boat The Fenians are reported to be
making towards Suspension bridge.
1880 p. m.--The movement is directed a.
gainst several important Canadian points.
Fort Sarnia, G. W., opposite Fort Hudson.
was also captured this morning by a detaoh-
ment OF Fenian troops. and Windsor oppo-
site Detroit.is also in Fenian possession. The
number of Fenians who crossed the Niagara
was 500 and three cannon.
They still hold the fort, and have forced
contributions of horses and provisions from
residents Canadians.
Three English soldiers we're taken prison
ers in the fort. The cables were Immediate
ly destroyed. .f- .b.t-
BUFFALO, June !, p. M.
A reliable dispatch from Fort Erie statss
that the Fenians crossed at Black Island, be-
tween four and five o'clock this m ornng.
The Grand Trunk Railroad 10 held by them.
and the troops are orderly.
The gunbost Michigan. A. Boydsn COM
mander, has taken position at Black Rock
Ferry. 5..,
BUFFALO, June l, 2 p. N.
The railroad officials from Fort Erie report
that the Fenians have torn up the track in
several places, have burned down some build
ings back Of the village, and are seising all
the horses within their reach. They have
taken 25 or 80 prisoners, but these were re-
leased on parole after few hours detention.
At twelve o'clock the FeniAns started down
the river toward Chippewa. All commune
cations with Canada is cut at this point. The
United States steamer Michigan is stationed
opposite. Fort Erie commands the river.
TORONTO, June |.