Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-06-13

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loss of two or three wounded but none killed.
The fight was witnessed by many persons
from this side of the river In the mean
time the Fenians, having received informa-
ton that the Canadians, having been strong
ly re-enforced, were marching upon them,
determined at midnight to recross the Mag
ara, and the
EVACUATION
OF Canada was decided upon. Accordingly
about two o'clock this morning signals were
made from the ferry landing in Canada, and
two powerful, large sized tugs, which had
been in readiness for any emergency, steam
ed out of Buffalo harbor and crossed the riv-
er. This movement had been determined
upon in such haste that even the pickets and
out posts were not called in. In less than
one hour after the signals had been given,
most of the men in the camp proper had
reached the American shore. The tugs were
then sent back to the Canada shore for the
rear guard and stragglers. Two hundred
having embarked, the tugs put out for this
side but were overhauled by two patrol tugs,
and the United States steamer Michigan,
and the men (Fenians) taken prisoners
They were transferred from the tugs to a
large seow, or hatboat, and anchored out in
the river, under the guns of the Michigan,
near by. Their army and ammunition were
all taken by the United States authorities.
Among those captured was Col. O'Neill,
who is now a prisoner on board of the Mich
igan
Nearly 200 Fenians, who were unable to
reach the American shore, struggled through
the country, and most of them were captured
by the Canadians, who reached the river
front at an early hour this morning. Can
adian troops from Toronto have been arriv-
ing all day, and the force at Fort Erie num-
bers this afternoon nearly 1000 men.
The Fenians who escaped are staggling
through this city, and all swear vengeance
on the head of Col. O'neil, their former com :.
mander.
The Fenian leaders in this city claim that
the movement across 20 Fort Erie was only
FENT,
and that the people will soon hear of pow
erful strike being made at some other point.
Where this point is, or where the attack will
be made, is profound secret, but the impress
sion here is that it will be made either at
Detroit or Ogdensburg, probably at the latter
place. This may be true, but if it is not,
then the long talked of invasion has been
complete fzzle, if we may judge by affairs
across the river.
THF UNITED STATES AUTHORITIES
seem to be on the alert, and will no doubt
take some action in the matter besides that
of .ast night, in the arrest of those already
mentioned. Gen. Grant, who arrived here
yesterday, on hearing the state of affairs, is
sued an order giving Gen. Barry command
of all the troops on the frontier. General
Meade arrived here this afternoon, on spe-
cial train, and had.a long consultation with
Gen. Barry and the Lieutenant commanding
the steamer Michigan. The result arrived
at in regard to the matter is not known.
AN INCIDENT.
One incident, and very noticeable one,
is that from this side of the river the Amer
lean flag can be seen floating over the resi-
dence of the United States Consulate at Fort
Erie, and that it is guarded by the Cansdian
troops.
AT this writing, Sunday evening, 6 P.
NJ, the Canadian troops are drawn up in
line of battle, their front extending distance
of four miles, Artillery has been planted
all along the shore. This, however, is en-
tirely needless, as no further demonstration
will be made at this point
What the Canadians will do with the Fe-
man prisoners, remains a question of much
interest.
BUFFALO, June 4.
The city is crowded with Fenlan straggIsrs,
and more are arriving with every train.
Their arms, ammunition and equipments are
stored in the warehouse of Pat O'Day, and
that place is continually crowded by them.
Gen. W. +. Barry, in command here, under
orders from Gen, Meade, to-day seized p
cases Of arms, which arrived from New York.
He has been ordered to preserve strict neu-
trality, has two tugs paLrolling Niagara riv-
er day and night, to prevent the crossing Of
armed men. I
A portion of the British troops who have
been guardiL., fort Erie, have been sent in
the direction of Ogdensburg. The 47th and
18th regulars and the Queens Own are still
there, and battery of artillery also, all
under the command of Col. Lowrie, of the
47th. The British troops yesterday captur-
ed six Fenians, in a bruhw0od and shot them,
five being buried in one grave One was
also hung on tree Two regulars deserted
from the ranks and joined the Fenians. One
was shot this morning, and the other will be
shot tomorrow. A great deal ofindignation
is manifested by the Fenians in regard 70 the
of the six men.
Writs of habeas corpus were this afternoon
sued out in the United States District Cour
for the release of eighteen Fenian officers
now under the arrest of United States Off
GERS on the steamer Michigan. They will
be returnable in the morning at 9 o'clock.
The priVates captured at the same time are
still on board of the fatboat, anchored under
the guns of the Michigan, on Niagara river,
with no shelter from the hot sun or rain, and
with very poor food.
Among the officers who are prisoners are
Col. Grace and Major Starr, of Cincinnati.
The tram that arrived from the West to-
night brought large numbers of Fenians.