New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-04
TpR MOVEMENT A FEIyT.

hard pushed by the Fenians and that number have been
killed on both sides.
THB MOVEMENT FEIST.
From information gained from parties who have the best
means of knowing il is concluded that the Fenlan move
ment from this quarter is feint, and that Potsdan 81
Lawrence County is TO be the base OF suppes ana The
real point Of attack is Prescott.
Gen Barry who has taken command Of this frontier, says
the Government will do Its utmost to preserve order ana
prevent incursiOns into Canada.
Ii stated that the fenian leaders encourage tner men
BY saying the American Government Is favorable TO then
They viii find their mistake in this quarter
One company OF United States Regulars arrived mere
this nOon
PORT ERIR EVACUATED
BUFFALO June 8 1866
of them attempted reach the shore, but only small
number succeeded About 100 were gobbled by the
United States boats guarding the river, and are now pms
under the United States steamer Mehgans guns
ct Black Rock.
The English forces under Col. Peacock are in pos
session OF Fort Enc, without skinniSh.
The ultimate disposition OF the prisoners Is matter OF
uncertainty but the British Minister has been autographed
COL. OyRTLL CAPTURED
I Col. O'Nein and staff are captured.
The Associated Press agent has just returned from trip
TO the United States steamer Michigan.
The Michigan is anchored in Niagara River about four
miles below this city. large Aaboat is fastened TO her,
under her guns having board about 400 men, es near as
could be computed but not 700 as first stated
The Fenan officers are on board the Michigan uIaeI
guard.
FBYIAN PRISONERS UNDER THE AMERICAN FLAG.
Capt Bryson of the Michigan is snxiously awaiting
instructions as 20 what he shall do with the prisoners
T. District Attorney Dark is also awaiting instructions
from Washington as to their disposition.
1t is considered unsafe bring them into this city, as
effort might be made by their friends 10 release then
There is considerable excitement in this city, but the
general feeling is that the Government has done ITS duty
and people glad that the FeDians have fallen into
American hands rather than they should have been cap
The omy Fenans captured by the English appear to be
Opek pfg xVhn rqrpl Qf hV
BY order Of Gen. Barry all communication is forbidden
with the Canadian shore
1t reported that small Fenan force left this neigh
borhood last night, but its destination is unknown.
Those that tried reinforce their friends at Fort Erie
prevented by the United States picket boats.
NO CANNON.
We have conversed with sone Of the escaped Fenians,
and they say that having artillery land they positively
that they have had none and finding that the En-,
them with no prospect of reenorcements and supplies
they concluded not TO be gobbed and perhaps hanged as
is anticipated those caught will be- So they got on the
best way they could
The men were completely worn out They have fought
two battles though the Fort Erie affair they only call
skirnish and had little nothing 10 eat and no Sleep
THE ENGLISH DEFEATED.
II is pretty generally believed that the English atlndge-
way were defeated and driven away.
force varously stated at from $50 TO 500 men, tined
to leave here last night in tugs and atboas probably TO
reinforce the Fenians but owing 10 the arrangements
made by the United States Attorney and Gen. Barry, in
organizing picket boats they obliged 70 turn back
Ii is reported but the report lacks confirmation, that
force of Fenians have landed at Point Albno miles
above here, Lake Erie and fears are expressed
that CollDgwood is point threatened.
1t is stated that O'Day the Head Center Of Buffalo,
who 10 known the prime Of the Fenans in this
region has been arrested the other side. This IS not
confirmed.
Grand Trunk Railway official informs us that one
armed officer arrested on the Government road IN
Canada and is supposed TO be Sweeney but OF course IL
is not
THE BRITISH IN LINZ.
portion Of two British regiments thel l6thI and 0th
with companies Of volunteers and two batteries
now occupy the entire shore opposite here to pe any
fresh invasion from this place.
GEN BARRY's COMMAND.
BY order Of Gen. Grant, Gen. Barry has had his military
district extended and embraces the northern from
tier from Lake Erie TO Oswego. large additional force
of Regulars has been ordered TO report TO him here
portion have already arrived. Previous TO Gen. Barys
advent commander this frontier concert OF action
had been agreed upon but by the complete system OF
srnng tugs and peketng the ryer the Eenians have
been frustrated from reinforcing and making any further
advance upon Canada from this point.
The Penan Gen. Lynch Of Chicago, arrived in this city
at 10 clock last night from the West and took command
Of the here reinforce their friends on the Canada
side. These were the men who were turned back.
KILLED AND WOUNDED.
The Courier gives the following list OF killed and
wounded in the engagements, which is correct as
can be obtaned
F.nian.-Edwsrd scuy Of Cincinnati killed; James Ger
Mchsel Porter OF Buffalo slightly wounded Michael Bailey
Ct Buffalo wounded H. the Sss Lay: at the house q ME- 1s
neck Michael Mclaughlin OF cinsinna IN the eye John
Of Of IN 70. abdSnsn
Maddox Of Anderson Madison County Indiana in the thigh
bow Il years Of age Of Terre Haue Indiana in the abdomen
Matthew Crony Of Cincinnati in the hand Michael Keey Of
Tennessee the ARM Michael Rafferty, Of Louisville in the
Briti,l-Leut Col Bssumorth, killed. Capt Richard s.
King Port Colborn WelAnd Battery Two wounds in the
ated by Dr. Mner) John Haberson OF PORT Coloorn Wei
land Battery in the knee John Bradley %ea1a Batter 10
colin McEschern Of Toronto killed. Chas Lnyster OF Toronto
nOTs Of Sep proHc through
In addition the above Second Lieut. Flnnegan OF Bnf
o wounded Seven or eight men 81 the a, BpIao
regiment seriously wounded. FIVE OF the itn liish
regiment from Kentucky were wounded.
The Fenan loss is about 25 The British loss IS about
50, among whom were a large number OF officers
FRESH REPORTS.
BUFFALO. June 3-2 ?. m.
MaiorGen Meade has just rived in town, which TACT
is considered as confirmation Of the statement that gen.
eral invasion along the border contemplated IL con-
sdered by those in command here that the movements m
this direction are only blind, while the main attack VIII
be made in the direction OF Prescott WIN .ne ocee. %
moving on Ottawa and capturing the Canadian seat OF
Government The Fenians IN town are unulsmayed, ana
say, q" We will have the place yet" zoe,
The Fenians have been withdrawn from Fort Enc, Nv.
Seven hundred prisoners are board the United States
steamer Michigan. They held for breaking the heu
trality laws Gen o Neill with his steb Is prisoner
The Fenians were under orders TO march by way o
Windsor 20 form junction with body OF Fenians NOV
ing from that place During the early part OF tne hgnt
prevented by the tug attached 10 the steamer Mchgn
Gen. O NELL nrenched during the night and anxlousy
waited for attack The only fighting was few shots
BY the pickes of each line The pickes of the Fenans
were left and are all gobbed up by the British. Inc
Fenans ferred the American side by Two
tugs and one the whole expedition under the
charge of Gen. ONeil -Four Fenians were wounded IN
the crossing. The enemy up to was not aware oil
the movement Gen. Barry has issued order PROHIBIT
ing communication with Canada BY order Of Gen. Grant
The revenue cutter Fessenden arrived at clock last
night and is now doing picket duty al the mouth Of the