Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-02
LATEST TElEGRAPH HENS
TO THE
DAILY COM E;RCTAL..
. T H { FE MANS.
Later and Important.
CANADA INVADED BY THE FENIhNS.
Great Excitement on the Border
CAPTURE Or Eo&T ERza.
"fhe Fifth Maryland Fenian CayaIry.H
THE CANNUCKS ENTHUSIASTIC.
Later and Important.
CANADA INVADED BY THE FENIANS.
Great Excitement on the Border.
CAPTURE Or EoRT ERIE
"fhe Fifth Maryland Fenian Cavalry"
THE CANNUCKs ENTHUSIASTIC

| BUFFALO, Juno 1.-Notwithsanding the vigilance
OF the authorities in this region. and the United
States steamer Michigan being under steam and hav.
ing her ports open and the fact of the city swarmin2
with Canadian spies, several regiments of Fenian!
actually crossed over into Canada last night incud-
ipg their troops from Kentucky, Tennessee and In
| diana, and regiment from Ohio and one from thi:
| city.
At this point they crossed in canal boats drawn by
tugs, and when nearing the Canadian side they sent
up wild Irish cheers with their green flag floating
| Colonel 0'Ne of the 3Oth regiment, of Nashville
| is in command at Fort Erie.
Large numbers of persons are assembled here
| viewing the sight from this shore
Colonel 0'Neill threatened to bayonet man who
attempted to appropriate the use of large woollen
shawl, found in public house. and the Fcnians saw
that no depredatons on private property shall be
permitted.
All the telegraph wires to Canada are cut on the
Canada SIDE except those via the Suspension bridge
The Agent of the Associated Press has left for the
scene of operations. 1t is reported that the mail
agent was fired upon this morning was crossing
in small boat.
The Fenians are now reported to be marching to-
ward the Suspension bridge, q miles from here.
UNITED STATES TROOPS MOVING.
BOSTON. June 1.-Two companies of regulars left
here for the North this morning from Fort Warren u-
der command of Col. Livingston. The newly raised
fenlan cavalry regiment, under command of Col.
Santar, late of Mosby's gueras is part of the ex-
pedtion from this city. The Fenians say that Gen.
FtZhugh Leo will command the cavalry wing of their
army of invasion, and they further say that the blow
will be struck early next week, probably on Monday
REPORTED CAPTURE OF FORT ERIE, CANADA, BY THE
FBNIANs
New YORK, June IA despatch from Buffalo this
morning, dated at 230 A. NJ. says-"The reporter of
the Erpress has Just returned from point one mile
and half below lower Black Rock and says thu head
Of the Fenian column. six hundred strong had reach
ed that point. Nine wagons loaded with ammuni-
tion and arms preceded them. They declare that
they will effect crossing before daylight.
SECOND DESPATCH.
NEW YORK. June lit is reported that Fort Erie.
in Canada, opposite Buffalo. has been captured by
the Fenians. who are represented to be three thou
sand strong two thousand of whom are further said
to be marching unopposed into the interior, and to
have already cut one Of the telegraph lines.
FENIAN ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
CINCINNATI. June 1.-The Commercials Columbus
Ohio. despatch says that 100000 rounds of ammupi-
ton shipped from that place to New York; 15O-
900 rounds to Chicago, and 600 muskes to Buffalo
within few days which it is reported were intended
for Fenian use.
Further Rumors.
ROCHESTER,. ure 1.-The Fenian leaders are very
active here. More leave tonight for the from
tier.
TORONTO June There is not a word of truth in
the reported capture of Sarnia and Windsor. Every
thing is quiet in those places The military authori-
ties here are on the alert and troops moving to ex-
posed points.
THE FENIANs MARCHING ON CHIPPEWA
BUFFALO, Juno l.-Railroad officials from Fort
Eric report that the Fenians have torn ND the track
in several places and burned down some buildings
back of the village They are seizng all the horses
within their reach They have taken Twenty-Five or
thirty prisoners. but these released on parole
after a few hours detention.
At IL o'clock the Feniaus started down the river
towards Chippewa. All communication with Canada
is cut off this point The United States steam
Michigan is stationed opposite ort Erie and COM
mands the river.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
BUFFALO, juno 1st-An agent of the Associated
Press has returned from an interview with promi-
nent Head Centre, who says that from 150O to 5000
men had effected a landing in Canada from this
point. and are hourly receiving accessions both in
Canada and from this shore They are well armed
and have six pieces of artillery 1t is said there will
be general descent along the whole frontier and
that the Fenians will have as many as thirteen bat
teries of artillery in Canada. The Fenians here have
elegraphed from this point to various cities to bring
and goods. landing has been effected.
The men that went from here were apparently pick
ed. and most of them it is said, served in the Fed
eral and Confederate armies. No decisive action or
skrmish, is anticipated for at least two days
which will allow the British troops to concentrate
and the Fenans to forify themselves. The obstruc-
tion of the Welland Canal and movement on To-
ronto. is thought to be the present object of the
Fenians. The Head Centre referred to asserts that
pillagng will be allowed. they don't make war
the people of Canada, but on the British Govern
ment.
Colonel O'Neil commands the troops that made
the Ian ding from here. He is styled Commander of
the Irish Republic in Canada. 1t is reported that
General Sweeny crossed over into Canada with the
body of the Fenian force. but this denied by those
who should know 1t is said that men are constant
ly crossing from this side, and without difficulty as
there no United States force here prevent them
doing So and the United States steamer Michigan
has had no orders authority to stop parties from
crossing. 1t now appears that concentration is to
be made not far from here in Canada and after re-
ceiving expected reinforcements. the Fenians will
move on some important city. This may. however
not take place for two three days.
SYRACUSE. June 1.-Quite a number of Fenians
left this city last evening and this morning some
bound East and some West, and officers connected
with the Fenian Government are busily engaged in
forwarding more men.
Quito an excitement prevails here in regard to Fe-
nian movements.
TORONTO. June 1, Az P. M.-The city is very much
excited by rumors of the Fenian invasion at Fort
Erie. From an early hour this morning volunteers
have been huIrying to the military rendezvous and
sent to the scene Of action. Telegraphic rumors are
coming in very fast-many of them without the
slightest foundation. The city issuing ex-
tras hourly, and the note of warIke preparation is
everywhere heard.
The Fenian force at Fort Erie is variously estma-
ted at from l.500 to 5000 men.
LATER.
It is reported they have evacuated Fort Erie and
are now marching on Chippewa. The frontier has
not been invaded at other point up the present
hour. An engagement the Niagara frontier is
looked for tomorrow.
Boston, June 1.-Major Mahon, who served during
the in the Och Massachusetts Regiment has been
commissioned Brigadier General to command the
Fenan volunteers from this State. and will leave for
the border tomorrow morning. About $50 Fenians
left here by the Northern train tonight.
LATER FROM CANADA.
MONTREAL, June 1.-The greatest enthusiasm and
confidence prevails here. The whole volunteer mill
tia force of Montreal has been ordered be in readi
to move ut hours notice. a force of volun-
,tee1s has been ordered to St Johns Immediately,
and the whole regular force Of the province is under
orders to move at moments warning. The volun-
teers exhibit the greatest alacrty to proceed to the
front.
..-..- FEHIANs MARCHING ON. r
ELNIRA, June 1st.-The Fifth Maryland Fenian
Cavalry" part of the Fenian army of invasion.
under command of Colonel Dennis Donahue passed
here to-day, Ell route for Ogdensburg. They num-
Der sixty men. While waiting for an Eastern traip
they fell to fighting among themselves. No deadly
weapons were used but many had their heads dam
aged. and the blood ran freely. They are mostly
young men Many were in the rebel army during
the war. They had with them six cases of muskets
and eight boxes of rations and ammunition, marked
HI. D. Hackley. Pottsdam, ST. Lawrence county.
They were very enthusiastic and sauguine of sue
cess. The report from Corning that six hundred
Fenians passed through that village to-day en- route
to Buffalo. --7-o
THE FENIANs THROWING UP EMBANKMEYTs.
/ BUFFALO, June 1-9 P. M.-The latest from the
other side is that the Fenans throwing up breast.
works at Frenchman's Creek. short distance from
the place at which they landed. There no signs
of any British force and the Feians are only waiting