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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Escape Of the Rolling stock on the Grand
Trunk RaiIroad-The Occupation OF Fer'
Erie . Peint-EIpected Naval Advance
from Chicngo-American Neutrality Already
Censufed-The RaiIrsad Trnck Destroyed
Five Miles West OF Fort Erie.

TORONTO &. W, Friday. june II ~ p M
At6 o'clock this morning startling intelligence reached
this CITY that the Fenians 600 strong commenced crossing
AT Fort Erie clock by means OF canal boats ana
sream.tug and by oclock all safely landed and IN
nosseon Of Fort Erie which was evacuated by the look
ont party, of whom were captured
They Immediately landing hoisted large green nag,
and beneath It's folds gave iHsty cheers of the sh o
The invaders cut the telegraph wire to prevent commu-
nication with the Interior not only al foit EHe, pu' al
the bridge, however. which is still intact.
The Grand Trunk officials, on tho approach "i me
Fenians of four locomotives and all the rolling stock
they could get hold OF.
Tho intelligence was published here at O'Clock, and
created widest excitement among the citizens snd
troops, who just emberkDg for Po Colbune AZ the
news read.
The bulletin boards Of the newspaper Offices are sur
rounded bv an eager crowd and the most intense excite
uent il prevalent among the people.
The military authorities Of once seemed 10 arse 20 meet
the emergency and in few minutes the streets were COW
cred with uniformed and armed men huryng TO the gen
eral rendezvous for orders.
The 47ih Regulars leave this morning AZ well as deaeh-
ments from other commands.
II sad that Of the artillery will also leave for
the Niagara frontier and that the cadets oil the hlhAD
School will be brieaded with the 9Th.
The cadets contain many ex-solders OF The United
States army, who delighted al the prospect OF again
taking the field.
dispatch just received announces collection Of Fe-
mans at 81. Albans, moving on Montreal
The general impression is that Fort Enc 10 merely oc
cuped a. fent 10 land invasion by Ogdens0ug
81. Adams and naval advance from Chicago upon the
American neutrality is severely censured, and people
declare that the Government il collision with the Pc
mans
Gen Napier and sta very active, and great enthu-
ssm existed among the troops when they left by tho
boat.
Many hundred citizens babe the goodbye on the
dock amid loud and enthusiastic cheers.
The mail and other boats on the lakes will be used 20
ship troops.
Report saws that the entire volunteer force Of the
try will az once take the hed.
dispatch says large body left Buffalo via the river
road, marching on Clifton, this morning.
Refugees from Fort Erie report the burning Of Love-
wines bridge of the Grand Trunk Railroad, i've miles
west OF Fort Erie.
A dispatch from Prescott reports the Fenans collecting
a. Ogdensbug and the people expected some KIND OF an
attack tonight.
Three regiments from Montreal 60 10 the Lower Canada
frontier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
THE FENIANS.
4 FOothOId Established on British Soil
LCTIVE MOVEMENTS EVERY WHERE.
FiK.Hugh Lee to Command the Cavalry.
THE FENIANS AT FORT ERIE.
THEY TEAR LIP THE RAILROAD TRACk.
THEY TEAR UP THE RAILROAD TRACK.
Prisoners Captured and Horses Seized
RnmOred Abandonment of the Eype-
ditiOn.
A Rceonnois,nnce by Canadian Treops-A"tiei
patsd Engagement.

Special Dl,ptleh TO The N Y. Tribune.
CLIFTON C. W, Friday. Jcne J. 1850.
Six companies Of Regulars three from the 4dh Regl-
me1t and three from the 10TH with battery Of artillery,
IN all about AS men and six guns have come here by raj
and gone to Black Creek the infantry by tho Enc and
Niagara Railroad and the battery by the River Railroad 10
attack the Fcnian force The latter has not advanced
more than miles being posted az that distance hom
the position seized by it, The force has had tine TO IN
trench and is likely strongly posted now fight VIII
take place tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Fire In O.e.hundrcd- .na.sixth-sL One Man
Burned % Death.

Shortly after o'clock yesterday evening FIRE broke
out in the prutngnt and roopans factory at the foot Of
One hundred and sixth r., owned by Messra Duryea
Cook The fire originated QH tho explosion of The go
sreyed by sne boiling asphths and In incredibly sncs
space OF lime the entire building Was In flames AZ tne In
OF the explosion both Messrs. Duyes Cook togetnst
Ahert Gershon the engineer. and Henry Root wiei
ard coiored man named Thomas Jones' anotneI s~r.JS
were at work in the building and the drt ioa Ia eoa,s
hnrnsd sbont the upper portions Of the body Az Wv
man was burned 70 death cr .se %es 81 w rs
had been dresedby Ds Dueo. ana yFs Hospital aud
Dnrysa was taken 10 his residence IN onehundIea and.
twenty .fourths The loss on ouu.ns sle ssebss~S -
an our, 70 shout COCO: injured for soy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Reported Ensnsemeut On the Niagara
Frontier.
TORONTO, C. W. Friday, JuI

TORONTO, G. w. FRIDAY, June i-3t y M.
The city is very much excited by Tumors OF renisn
invasion Of Fort Erie. ,oo,
From an early hour this morning volunteers have Deen
hurye to tho military rendezvous and sent 10 the scene
OF acton. - -. 4;
very tLmany of them without the slightest foundaton
The city press is issuing extras hourly.
The note OF warke preparation is everywhere hesiu.
The Fenian force at Fort Erie IS yanousy esuna'eu at
from ! 500 to 1900. o,o,oa For,
Lat1-It is reported that they have evacuated Fort
Erie and are marching on Chippewa ,,. -,
The onter has not been invaded al any otnei po' P
10 the present hour. .,., g.. 4.
morrow,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
NETWORK, SATURDAY, JUNE ?, 1866.

with tie main body Of the Fenisn force but this denied
by thoe who should know. ii,
II is aid thst men are constantly crossing from this SIDE
and without difficulty There is no United states io.ce
here Il prevent them doing So ard the United STATES
steame Michigan has had no orders or authority to stop
parties from crossing.
1t nov appears that concentration Is TO be made not
far from here, in Canada and AFTER RECEIVING
;nforeenents the Feuians will some important
city, This however may not take place for two or three
DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02


Friday. Juns /, ls66. -
There is report here well authenticated, that 1oo
Fenians crossed at Buffalo last night 20 threaten Fort
Erie, and in default of supply of ritons to burn the
place.
The fort surrendered.
SIX miles Of the Grand Trunk Railroad was de-
stroyed. -
The Fenans are supposed to 10 moving toward 81.
Catharnes
Great alaIn exists in Canada. kilograms are lying
freely in all directions, calling for reenforcemens' Inc
country people around Fort Erie greatly alarmed anu
are moving To places Of safety.
The Great Western train is leaving here usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

strong guns under Col Peacock. The eastern oni .ro
strengthened to-day although the movements usi'
regarded as feints. ..oh. &c the
invaders The Reeve OF Fort Enc is repor,ed 40
been shot BY Fenians while reading the not sc1 os
Government officials say they are kept wen noIi Ia
All the Fenan movements. The troops from TINS cly le,
this evening, apparently with much enthusiasm anu
threatening TO give no quarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
stephens Vs. sweeny-The former Opposed - the
InvaslsD.

PHILADELPHIA, Friday, June ], 1855.
The news nom the Canadian frontier caused great
citenent in this city to-day manifesto is now being
prepared by James stephens which, in the Of the
fenan circles be represents in this country and Ireland
will denouncs the strongest possible language all such
expeditions that being undertaken by the Roberts
Sweeny faction.
His reasons for issuing such document that his
party does desire TO commit any breach Of the
ray laws by which ths country might be compromised
and the cause of Ireland ruined past redemption.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
FIRES.
| At st. Lsufs- Burning or Wyaau's Wsil-
Less By Wedassdays Fire Over $500. eeo.

ST. LOUIS Thursday, May 81, 1855
The building Martet-st. opposite the Court-HoDse,
known as Wyman Hail. recently occupied the Metro
poitsn Theater and adjoining stores were burned
tonight. Loss $4,000; partially insured.
The loss by the tire OF Wednesday night is much lager
than was al first supposed About $500 barrels of whisky
were burned. The total loss is 100000 mostly IN
ssred.
The Government tax on the whisky was not paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Rren Ciucinuati.

CINCINNATI, Friday. june ]. 1866.
The Commercials Columbus, Ohio dispatch says that
45O 900 rounds of ammunition were shipped from that
place to NewYork, and 10000 to Chicago, and 10000
muskets to Buffalo, within few days, which, it is re-
ported, were intended for the Fenisns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
PIFTH DISPATCH.


ROCHESTER,, N. Y. Friday June !. 1866.
Ab,nt 700 men said TO be Fenians left this city last
night with rstons prepared by the fenisn managers
They had tickets Tor Rome and probably we're destined
for the St Lawrence region. They had no arms.
The Fenisn leaders in this city are very active and more
men will leave tonight for the Canadian frontier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

DETROIT Friday. June l. 1866
All il quiet here Intense excitement ana se.vly pre-
vail over the river The militia rapidly gatherhg NJ
Windsor. ..., -. 49,.
cannot learn that the Fenians of Michigan have any
Two rsvenus cutters are 81 anchor here with steam up
ready tC call st Q moments cotce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

SYRACUSE, FRIDAY, June J. Ittt
Ouits number of Fenisns left this city last evening
and this morning, some bound East aAd some Wesf.
Officers connected with the busily engaged
in Forwarding more men.
Quite excitement prevails here in regard to The Fenisn
movements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Ev~n WasertsWp.

WArERIows. N. Y, Friday, June J. 1886
There aceessons to the tram 81 fenans nom
this place when they passed through this AFTER con- There
were only 80 or 30 the train About ~ more
passed through the train tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

MONTiEtIs frlutf- Jubs ], IooU'
The greatest enthusiasm and confidence prevails mere.
The whole volunteer militia force OF Montreal has been
ordered be in readiness 10 move at An hours notce
force volunteers has been ordered TO ST. johns I'M
nedistely The whole regular force Of the Province
under orders 10 move AZ moments warning.
The volunteers exhibit the greatest Aacny 10 proceed
TO the front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
a, Huxsxeueus Expected.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, Friday June l-l0:30 .. N.
The train Just in from Buffalo reports that the river
from Black Rock 20 Tonawanda is Tiled With small boats
ferying the Fenians to the Canada side. When inter-
ruped at point by tho steamer Michigan they 90 70
another.
Two regiments Of Canadian infantry and two batteries
Of ARTILLERY confronting the Fenians at Black
Creek An engagement 10 almost certain the morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
PreparasIons mt New.Oriesss.

NEw.ORLFASs, Friday June ]. loo
The Fenians here are making arrangements lof ue
TRANSPORTATION of number of men TO the North, by ~
way 10 Join the invading army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

troops have broken up their camp burned their mrsles
DESTROYED their ammunition, and left in squads ensby
for raids but il generally thought really to cndeavoT 70
cot hack to the United States in the shortest spcce o
time Cen Sweeney was confidently expected but did Lot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Al Memphis-Lsss $50, 900.

MEMPHIS. Thursday, May H. 1868
The clothing store OF NJ Ullmanp, inlFronts was de-
stroyed BY fire this morning The flames communicate
to the commission house Of Neville. Rose Co. The fre
spread rapidly but finally checked The loss about
$50 900; MOSTLY insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
From Pougbkeepsie.

pouGHxrEPsrE Friday June J. lstt
Seventy Fenians fully armed passed through mere on
the midnight train last night Their destination was lot
revealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Fires.

There were three ncendary fires this city this After
moon in stables two of them discovered in time 10
prevent destruction of property The third consumed
ney stable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
pe.iau Meeting in Albany.

ALBANY, FRIDAY, June ]. lsoe
The Fenians are holding public meeting mere 'olen.
They have RI sed sufficient money to sehu MY Msh "
the fontjer The enlisted, and fslspof'auon
mas been secured for them tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
From Atbany.

ALssSY Friday, Juno l. SEQ
There are many rumors sioet here respecting me
movement on tho frontier bat nothing has yet oeeh
at tho FYecuye Department or by the Adluant-o'D"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
TIE Chicago Fenisss In Council.

CuIcA6O, FRIDAY, june ]. Ieob
sweenys advance is received with Joy Ten thousand
people wers congreeaed in council in few hours after
receiving notice. ard pledged themselves TO support the
Irish army. Gen. Lynch and stan passed through inns
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
SECOND DISPATCH.

Bo,ToS Friday June !. 1906
The two companies Of regulas wno left Tor the norm
this morning from Fort Warren, and were unuet
command Of Col Livingston
The newyraised tenian cavalry regiment under COM
maud or Col. lcontoi late Of Mosbys guerrillss IL
part Of The expedition from this city.
The FeraDs say that Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee viii command
LIS csYslIy wilx u then sIqy u pyapeD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
The Fenians MsvinE-vsluntsers Ordered -
be In Immediate Readissss fer Dsty-Ex-
pecsatisn anA Excitement.
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent
fToRoSro C. W.. May d. ls66-l0s m
About D. m. yesterday, it telegraphed from Buff
alo TO this city that bodies OF Fenians gathering
there and that they medtaed sudden attack upon the
Province at points along the Niagara
With this also, came the news that the manager of the
G. W. Railroad had been requested TO stop trains
going TO the bridge. This looked like fight on the part
OF the Fenians and caused little pleasant excitement in
this city, Night on and nothing was added TO the
Men gathered groups TO laugh the and dis
cuss the chances of fight and some believing that time
was everything with the Fenians and that therefore, they
would act quickly gave their opinion that il was possible
those misguided would the Niagara at the break
OF this day; but the left bank still free OF them. Early
to-day Lieut. Col. Duris A. A. General TO the Volunteer
force here received Telegram directing him to have all
the force in readiness for permanent duty This is oil
that has been done SO far
The Government is said to be fully aware OF the inten-
tons OF the enemy but whether knows the points OF at
tack nrosd remains to be iseen There is no alarm
here the cry of wolf has been so often raised that
men do not believe in his coming
Trains are running to the bridge usual but all the sur
plus rolling stock is being sent 10 Hamilton, that II may
not be seized by sudden raid of the enemy lurking On
the Niagara.
The Lstess-RsPsrteS AbsnAsanent 81 The In
vssisa-Tks fenian Army "Gsne Rsidips"
-Gep. swssnsy's Nsn.Appssrsnes-rrssps
eta General sesmpsr Of the Warriors.
BUFFALO Friday, Jane /, 1866
Parties arriving from the Fenan camp late tonight
say that the Fsnans not having received expected scces
sons to theI streugb and bearing 81 ntlsl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Iake-shsrs speeuintisus.

BUFFALO. FRIDAY june J. 1866.
Col ONeil is styled Commander Of the Army Of the
Irish Republic in Canada y
reported that Cen SweanT ernsvd Over into canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

NEw.ORLEANs Thursday May n. 1868
Morrisons drug store, No u Msgezlne-st was burned
at midnight last Risht Loss $50 0o0 insured for $40 900
The adjoining stores were badly injured. ,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

ELHRA n r, Ffday, juno ]. 100
Sixty Fenans route TO Buffalo passed through this
city to-day They had nothing with them but provisions
They got into free fight in the of the depot before
starting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

| BALTIMORE Friday. June J. 1886
bu, # is mrossble to cay how much truth there is in it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
SECOND DISPATCH.
ST. AIBAss, Vt, Frid

ST. AIBASs, VT, FRIDAY, June l. ieoo'
About 200 Fenans arrived here this morning by the
ucht train from Boston They are III citizens dress,
without arms or other equipments TO Indicate hostile IN
tentions although upon this point nothing Is kho"n'
Their conduct so far has been most peaeeabe and orderly
There are rumors that several hundred more Fenahs
are TO arrive here in the next "a hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Fren Buffalo,

From OvT Special Co1etpondent
BUFFuO-Frday Morning
The first detachment of the Fenian army, Col. ONeil
commanding crossed Lake Erie last night without OPPOSE
ton and established foothold the Canadian SIDE
Reenforcemens are arriving ct different points along the
border route ard great enthusiasm prevails among all The
Fensn sympathizeTs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
From ~. Albsns.

ST AIBASs Friday. June ]. ls66.
Three hundred Fenians arrived here by tho $40 a. m
train to-day Fifty from Boston, and the remainder
from Lowell, Mass, and Rutland, VT They are scattered
about town in groups of three four and have made no
dsorderly demonstrations. The authorities here are
tokng every precaution against disturbance Any deve
oDments that occur will be furnished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02

BOSTON, Friday. June l. 1000
Two companies Of United States Regulars left this morn
ing for st. Alban. An additional detachment OF ABOUT
100 Fenaus also efl "a supposed, for the CANADIAN
border Fifteen hundred men is the alleged tehiah quota
Of Massachusetts for the present enterprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
THIRD DIsrATCI

They further say that the blow viii be struck early next
week probably on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
Bos1os, Friday, June I. 1856.

THIRD DISPATCH.
Boston Friday, June !, 1886.
In addition 10 the Fenian Cavalry regiment the Third
Fenian Infantry Col Conner 200 strong, have left this
city for the Canada border transportation for the cavalry
regiment was paid through to St. Adams by citizen Of
Boston.
Detacbments of United States troops from fort war
zen and Independence, also from Fort Pebe, are uhdei
orders 20 leave for the northern frontiers.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
BOSTON. Friday, June ], 1866
Major Mahon. who served during the in the 9th
Massachusetts Regiment, has been commissioned as a
Bricader- General 10 command the Fenian volunteers
from tins State and will leave for the border toorro"
morning
is supposed that about 80 Fenians left by the North
orn train tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-02
To the Associated Press.

BUFFALO FRIDAY. June l-2i a. III.
Reporters of The EEpress have just returned from
point one mile and half below Lower Black Rock The
head of the Fenan column COO strong had reached that
point when they left Nine wagons loaded with amnun
ton and arms preceded them. They declare that they
will effect a crossing before daylight.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1866-05-15
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