Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-06
THE MAIN COLUMN IN MOTION
stephens says he Is Betrayed by Both
Wings of the Fenians.
The Prisoners Not to be Surrendered.
THE PENIANS STILL HAVE CONFIDENCE.

New YORK. June 5.-Speeials from Buffalo state
that another Fenan is to be shot at Fort Erie this
morning. Large quantities Of arms at p. O'Days
were seized yesterday.
A special from Antwerp. New York. state that
Fenans moving from Malone, and said to
have artillery. Another Buffalo special says on
the arrival of Canadian troops at Fort Erie after
the retreat, the United States consul was grossly
insulted by British officer. while standing
in his door with the United States flag waving
over his house. He has demanded an apology.
A Montreal special says all quiet at seven p. NJ.
Monday on Plottsdam border and vicinity.
A meeting was held at Montreal to organize 4
home guard. A large number of Fenan spies are
in the city The Mayor compelled the police to
take the oath of allegiance. A number refused
and were dismissed, 1t is now thought that the
Fenians will make stand. if any where, at or
near Cornwall and there may be collision at any
moment. Canadian forces were strong there The
gunboat Royal has gone up the canal, bound west.
The Hercules and Canada will be ready
Wednesday. The British gunboat Rosario has
arrived from Quebec All quiet at Malone. Corn
wall. and St. Johns.
New YORK, June "a Rutland special says
the main body of Fenians at Fairfield, with
small columns at Swanton and Fairfax. about
twelve miles from the Canada line. 1t is reported
that the Fenians crossed the border in force, and
are marching towards St. Lawrence. A large
body of Fenians are reported to have passed over
the Vermont Central Railroad o-night, probably
the same force that is expected this way.
A st. Adams Vermont, special says that thirty
seven eases of Fenian arms were seized at ROuse's
Point.
The Fenian camp at Fairhill has moved toward
the Canada line Colonel Gibson in command Of
the forces.
A special message from General Sweeney has
reached General Speares headquarters. Some
thing important is soon to be done.
A st. Johns, New Brunswick, special says
Great excitement prevails in consequence of the
Canada news. Much enthusiasm exists on the
part of the volunteers who probably viii be or
dered to Canada; A British steamer left Halifax
on Sunday with the 18th regulars of Quebec. Part
of 18th regiment have been ordered to St. An
drews.
An 0sdensburg special says that there are about
5000 regulars and volunteers at Prescott.
NEW YORK, June o. Specials from Pottsdam
contain reports that Buohanan's canal is cut by
the Feniens. from Gotten du Lac to the st. Law
renee river. 1t is also stated that General Muir
ply is to cross at st. Regis Cornwall with 1850
infantry. Another column is to cross at Beau
harnas or La Prairie, and cut the Lacine canal
General Spear with 1900 men, is to move from
st. Adams via Phllipsburgh, cutting the railroad
at st. Johns Junction and the Grand Trunk at
st. Kiare and st. Hiacynthe. These operations.
it is supposed, will cut off Montreal from
cor.
The force at St. Adams is moving.
General Sweeney moves tonight from Malone.
A fight is expected by Tuesday night
A Montreal special says The seventh regiment
arrived from Quebec. Five hundred more troops.
per Nova Scotian. from England will be here On
next Tuesday.
0gdensburg specials say there are 5000 regulars
and 5000 volunteers at Prescott, and Fort Wei
lington has four heavy Armstrong guns mounted.
report at Buffalo says the men shot at Fort
Erie were British deserters.
Warrants have been issued by the United States
commander for the arrest and examination Of
Fanian officers held on the Michigan and strong
efforts will be made to serve them in the morning
before the prisoners can be brought before Judge
Clinton on the writ of hdbeas corpus. 1000 Feni-
ans have arrived at Buffalo within the last TWEEN
ty-four hours. There is an unusual patrol here
to night and in the British camp: The first New
York regulars arrived here last night.
CINCINNATI. June 5.-A large and enthusiastic
Fenian meeting was held ut Mozart Hall last
night, and $1,000 were subscribed. 1t stated
at the meeting that 300 men left last night for the
frontier.
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