The New York herald., 1866-08-25
SUCCESS or THE BUFFALO PICNIC.

Correspondence OF the New York Herald.
BUFFALO, August %, 1886.
The great Fenian picnic has terminated peaceably
and quietly and in a on which the members
Of the brotherhood SO justly pride themselves in social
and political point Of view There has been no exhi-
bton whatsoever Of anything that could be construed
by any possibility, into riotous or unruy assemblage
and not the slightest effort on their part to excite
the alarm which existed the Canadian border in anti
cipaon OF attack upon that occasion. The amuse-
mcnt afforded the Fenians In watching the hostile prepa
raons Of the forces stationed along the Niagara frontier
and the appearance Of tho British gunboat Robb lying
at the dock at Fort Ee with her ports open and guns
trimmed, was quite refreshing to witness, the
nous peasure barges passed and through tho
breakwater to Black Rock tho place Of debarkaon or
from thence to this city. Many witty comments were
made at their expense and frequent the assertions
uttered all sides that should the enians continue 10
enjoy outdoor rcceaons Of the kind of
Canada would soon be benkrupt extensive their
military preparations, excited by this social dcmonstra
ton. And such indeed would appear to be the II
the late annual excursion Of fifteen thousand Of the Fo
mans and their friends struck such alarm in the hearts
OF the Canadian authorities TO the preparations
Of which the Herald has apprscd the public will
time arrives for another invasion OF Maesys loyal
proynceY This Is question doubt which puzzles
attack does the people generally II is evident however
that movement has been in preparation for some
weeks and one too OF unprecedented proportions for
another and an overwhelming effort 10 establish q
base Of operations Canadian soil. The spirit
Of the Fenians themselves, and Of their numerous
circles OF wealthy and influential Americans all
along the border Is not In the least dampened
either by the temporary rcvescs met with in June last
by the activity or their opponents the other sdc
an The work OF preparation goes steadily quietly
Arms sd ammunition In Considerable quantities are
daily add a ~ their ordnance stores, white money is
lboray flowing IN the treasury. The picnic on Tues
day last largely atlcru ny INC American residents
o. buo In token OF their syrnp pos,raser 'ay r. W
s., Tsan ipciy And the speeches OF - a. ano,har
o'alp, oI TINS cuy, and Mr. Macomber, WI. 'ios ~
eminent citizen. endorsing the cause may bo 10. n "'
. 49,, "ession oi tho sentiments OF the American rasi.
,. aae. ~ ,,, General O'Neii since his arrival
-, ,ns c,w has becn 'hc recipient OF several cour.
iesies from the cisons who have called upon him IN
delegations from tiinc TO time "onduced him TO the
Exchange aud other public places tn desire 70 show
their este I'm aud the cause he so boldly
snslans
Its fact thnt some OF the Fcnane ~nsass ,a;r ,s
grets that the trial Of the prison d not take place rs
toey consider tnai no Jury could be eInpaneIed Who
void cohs, .ncn on the charges contained in The IN
found against them at Canandagns Tor breach
OF the neutrality laws Be that as u may one tnins
certain that the policy OF the administration In ordering
their release has great effect in influencing political
opinions The Fennus declare that their votes arc not
to be tricked In by any political chicanery OF either
party They Will be guided alone by The issue OF events
In their political avnrs far be advantageous TO
the fulflmcnt OF their expectations Of recognition In
their next strike for the cause.
There number of spies in this city who are IN
constant ica,ion with their government but as
nothing OF moment possibly be known outside tho
circle Of the chief organizers Of the movement, nohi
which can avail the canadians the way OF inform dion
TO when where the attack will be made As been
arrived at in Canada