The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-21
THE FENIANS.
The Trials Of the Fenian Prisoners Abandoned
Nolle Prosequi Ordered in their Cases
Canadian Troops on the Look
Out-Camp at Fort Erie, ....
Etc Etc Etc.

BUFFALO, August 2O.-The trial of General
ONeil, and the other Fenian officers captured
by the United States steamer M'chsgdn IN June
last, was to have taken place this week in the
United States Circuit Court in this city, but
owing to the following letter which has been
received by United States District Attorney Dart
from Attorney General Stansbery, it will not
take place, much to the qualification of all con-
cerned in the interests of the cause:--
WASHINGTON, August 14.--To W. A. Dart
Eco, United States Attorney, Potsdam, N Y
Sir:-I have received your letter of the 9th INST
relative 10 the indictments pending against the
Fenians and concur in the .propriety OF the
course suggested. You are, therefore, hereby
authorized and instructed to enter noHe
prOsequj in their cases. Very respectfully, your
Obedient servant,
HENRY STANsBERY, Attorney General.
This letter of instructions has also been de-
Gvered to Mr.. John Carson, the counsel for the
Fenians This is considered as conclusive evil
dence that the Administration has no disposition
to deal severely with the Fenians.
The Governor Generals body guard, mounted,
about sixty strong, have been scouting up ana
down the river banks on the opposite slde since
their arrival at Fort Erie on Saturday night.
They appear to be quite sincere IN thelr ant'Cl,
patton OF brush with the plcnlcKlanS' shoulu
they attempt crossing. They regard all VISITORS
from Buffalo with much suspicion, ana are really
in a most ridiculousy nervous state There IS
also small detachment OF the Canadian Rifles
at Fort Erie.
At Thorold, C. W., the Government is about
to establish a camp of instruction. About four
thousand men are nov there, consisting OF the
following troops:-10th Royals, Colonel Brunei;
9TH of London: the right wing of the 10th
Regulars; Colonel Hostess Light Battery, bat
talon of 18th Infantry, aud the 18th Regiment
of Hamilton, Colonel Booker's former command.
Colonel Wolsey, of the regulars, is in command
OF tkat post.
With all this display and expense the Fonians
here seem 10 be much amused, which mas been
caused by their intended picnic.
1t is hardly probable, find from the best in
formation attainable. that any visit to the vigi-
liant red-coats on the other side OF the river will
De attempted during the festivities tomorrow
at Clinton Forest. 1t is expected that Generals
ONeill, Spear, and Murphy will be present.
The Fenian Picnic-AdditiOnRI Canadian
Troops Authorized.
OTTAWA, August 2O.-Public expectation is
on tptoe to ascertain the result OF the Fenian
picnic which comes OFF at Clinton Forest to-
morrow. The general Impression, however, is
that the Fenians are not yet ready to commence
hostilties. @,
The last number of the official gazette of
Canada, just published, announces that thirty
four additional companies OF volunteers have
been authorized to be organized by the Govern
ment
Fenian Movements In the Southwest.
CHICAGO August 20.-There is great excite
ment among the Fenians here to-day, and II
movement of some kind is evidently under way,
although everything is kept profoundly secret
Some mysterious picnics aud pleasure gather
ings are announced in this vicinity.
Three hundred Fenlans left Louisville last
night to attend one OF their plcnics, and on the
same train there were thirty cases of rifles
Companies and d OF the 18th Fenian Regi-
Inent leave Louisville for Chicago tonight,
also two hundred Fenlans from Nashville, each
one carrying four-shooter by way of provi-
sions. Two hundred Fenians also passed
through Nashville yesterday from Memphis, on
their way 10 attend the Chicago picnics and
news has been received here even from New
Orleans that the Fenians there are making pre-
paratlons for the Chicago picnics.
While the recent Fenan picnic in this city
undoubtedly ad no direct connection with any
movement against Canada, as it was public, yet
General O'Neil's visit here was doubtless for the
purpose of consultation with reference to that
movement. Excepting the time he was speak
ing at the picnic, he was closeted with promi-
nent Feuians here, and since his arrival at Nash
vile he has expressed great satisfaction with
his visit, and predicts glorious times for the
Fenians this fall.