New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
AHnirs at and absut Suspension Bridge.

SrsppEsION BRIDGE. Friday June ], leoo
Al minight last night the authorizes OF Clon opposle
here were advised by telegram from the United States
District Attorney at Buffalo that the Fenans were on Tue
move. Later INTEL gence was received announcing tna
force y,rousv estimated from 500 TO 800 had crossed
the rive at a point the northern OUTSKIRTS OF buao
and succeeded capturing the undeiended town Oh ron
Erie. r,,o ooro, ~
the night by means OF four canal boats and two steam
Tugs The feet was said TO have made two trps, Whch
would have crossed thousand men when 1pap 70 'no
entire farce now in Canada in this vicinity Inc invaders
were su,ned with arms and ammunition on the American
side At the moment of embarkaton, but they were all
ununifomed 1t is said they were comianaed py Zen
ONeil ate Colonel in the Federal service The LANDING
II the t,scee on the Canada side was unressled.
They Immediately proceeded to impress me horses o.
the citinns and provisions, ana csapSh Pi.Ae1 mn
farmer was met on the highway and refused to surrender
his horse ard drew pistol in defense lie red one sho,
and was quickly rddled with bullets.
Dr. Kempson, Mayor Of Fort Enc WIS walteu upon "hu
compelled 20 furnish provisions for 900 men
Another report says Mr hemptoD went out 10 Ie the
riot act when the Fenians fred on him, kihng MN ID
stantly ill.,. ,u.s ,n,;r,
the moruing by the Fenilns advanced pckets The line
has arrived point within nine miles OF the oiu o.h
of Chippewa, where they held position al n5a y
II is said they have torn up several miles OF the trace
the Erie Ontario and Grand Trunk Railroads ana cut all
the telegraph wires leading from Buffalo INTO Canada
The Great Western trains arrived and departed through
% ,Se dsr from and IN this point without interruption.
Al an early hour this morning the Great Western Kali
road removed ali its surplus rolling stock ron TINS STATION
a
lefi here but ready 10 move At moments noce.
Throughout the day the company of Clifton Volunteers
were on duty scouting the county, taxing care not 10 20
too The Fenans. ,,-,
This evening regiment OF infantry and two battaons
Of artillery arrived from Hamilton, being disposed or &C.
tive service. 81, ,,.,.
The alarm very general along the river Families are
ying 10 this side by every possible conveyance The r'
Inors that the Fenans at Chippewa are unonnded
All quiet there except the scare OF the people NO Fs-
nians were within nine miles Of there. .
Another rumor prevalent in Canada that the United
state. forces had arrived Buffalo which had tranquil
ling effect, Great confidence is manifested IN the DISPOSE
ton Of the United States authorities. The people ere
confident that they will be able TO take care of the force
now on Canadian soil provided no reenorcements are re-
ceived.
The impression prevails among the most Intelligent
people that This movement 10 merely fent 70 cover
more dc,err movement elsewhere, probably on the
line Of tbs NJ Lawrence Canadian troops arr nov
stsoned all along the river 10 prevent the crossin OF
inforcsmenis Suspension Bridge strongly guard ID and
careful scrutiny made Of oil passengers. TheI 10 no
possbs chance Of any successful issue OF this inv ion.
Had the fcnians improved opportunity this morning
thew might have possessed themselves Of the entire Cans
dian side Of the liver from Fort Erie TO Ontario. II s
now too a,e-they cannot rerat without hight There
will probably be an engagement ono.eN morning u inc
Canadian officers manifest any enterprise.