The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-06-08


post poned till Q o'clock tomorrow morn.
ing, to give commander Bridson, of the
Michigan, time to consult with the Wash.
.ircton authorizes. The prisoners are
really in custody Of Tie civil authorities,
and the military and naval forces are
IguaFdng them.
On the other side, early this morning
four more prisoners were brought in and
placed in the Niagara Ferry House many
of them met with a quicker fate, as the
volunteers shot them dead when found
It is reported that no less than % or 80
have been shot in the woods around Fort
Erie and Ridgeway, but this needs con-
firmation. Altogether the Canadians have
about 100 prisoners, Of whom 80 IRE
doubtless civilians.
Col Lynch, of Chicago, who assumed
command Of the Fenians Of Buffalo Fri
day night, left the city Monday night, and
ia reported to have taken with him nuns
Der of the Fenlans who were waiting to
reinforce Col. O'Neill Col. L. declared
that had the intention been known at
Chicago, any number of troops could have
been obtained for the purpose OF joining
the Fenans at Fort Erie.
Two companies of battery H., L. S
artillery from Fort SCHUYLER, arrived here
this forenoon, and other troops came last
night.
1t is automatically stated here that a
grand movement takes place from all
points to-night, and stirring news may be
expected tom orroW.
WATEnTowN, n. Y, 5.-The Fenian
train was come up with near DeKalb juno
ton by company Of United States troops,
who took the arms and ammunition, and
men 10 their charge. The Fenians were
unloading the aims when the troops
arrived, intending to run them across the
country, having received information of
troops awaiting them at Dekaib.
a special messenger has arrived here
from Gen. Murphy, at Malone, and re-
ports that Murphy has over 1000 armed
men ard moves tonight. Gen. Spear
vii! move soon aud will co operate with
Murphy.
The dissatisfied officers are now more
copfdent---a small quantity Of arms and
ammunition has been secured by tie Fen
ians, and they are making strong efforts
/ to seize coniiscated stores-some of which
/ have succeeded.
BUFFALO, June ga large and enthusi-
astic meeting Of Fen:ans was held in the
/ opera house to-ught. The speakers
seemed confident OF ultimate success of
/ tie present operations Trey said that
men were coming from all parts Of the
! Union, even from California, to nj the
cause of IRISH independence. about
81 000 were subscribed.
/ The United States steamer Fessenden
returned tonight from Barcelona, where
She had been sent BY Gen. Barry, and
reports no Eenians there.
By order Of the goyernmen. at Wash.
ington the Feuian prisoners here have been
released tonight The nen on their own
regonizance, and the officers on 500 bail.
! to appear to answer at Cauadaigua when
required, and subscribe that they Will not
raise arms IN American waters.
There are large numbers of Fenans in
/ town from abroad, and a prominent mem
ter Of the circle tells US that they are
working, and something will be done ere
/ lorg.
Distant thunder being heard TO night,
rumor has it that battle is being fought.
New York, June 5.-Dispatches from
st. A!bans Yesterday say: \ council Of
aar Of the Fenian officers closed this fore
/ noon, after much discussion. Though The
Ulcers say they are about to move,
aumber of them think it inexpcd;ent with
the present short allowance Of ammuni~
uon and supplies, but are ready 10 obey
orders.
Gen. Spear expected to find Il reg,
ments, with plenty Of stores here, and FIVE
regiments a. Malone There is not fall
regiment here now. lie found no military
organization and no preparation for any.
The officers say $4,000 were raised in
Boston, and only about $500 were exoend-
Ell for trans Dortation. They ask :'Where
is the remainder? They blame the New
York and Boston committees for with
holding the assistance they need at once
still they are ready to 90 into action.
4 special messenger has arrived here
from Gen. Murphy, at Malone He reports
that Murphy las over 1900 men, and
moves tonight. Gen. Spear will move
soon, and co operate with Murphy.
1t is automatically stated here that
grand movement takes place from all
points tonight, and stirring news may be
expected tomorrow.
Dosrox, June ga ST Adams special
to the Boston Herald says that the lead
ing Feaian officers there declared posi-
lively that the border will be crossed in
IS hours. They have numerous aud
experienced cuts in the Canadian camps
and their vicinity, and have hourly re-
ports Of the situation thus far which give
encouragement, and officers and men are
sanguine of success. Their plans are
nearly perfected for an onward move
ment. 1t will probably be directed
against the force Of Canadian volunteers,
whom the !|euians regard with contempt.
There are no new imF ortant develop
ments.
The advance ofthe right wing halted
this morning at a spot eight miles from
frontier line, and arc encamped on level
ground, on the edge OF timber tract.
Two companies of United States troops
from Fort Trumbull passed through here