The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-06-15

to pick up. The store OF Mr.. John
Walker was entirely relieved of its
contents; while those of Messrs. VIM.
n. Patterson and j. H. Smith Jared
badly
The Presidents Proclamation.
The seizure of their arms by govern
ment officials and the arrest of Gen.
Sweeney were disheartening to the
Fenians; still they were determined
to "press on" hoping and believing
that victory would yet be theirs and n
firm foothold obtained on Canadian
soil And this feeling was entertained
up to the moment they heard of
the Presidents Proclamation. Then
they became convinced that it was idle
to longer continue the contest Poor
" armed as the men were, with no
base of supplies, the government work
ing theoretically against them, their
reinforccments coming in slowly, the
leaders of the movement held coun-
sci and determined upon an
Evacuation OF Canada
Cen Spear announced the result of
the council of war to his men Satur-
day morning. He requested those
who desired to remain with him in
Canada 70 signify it by stepping from
the ranks. Fifteen plucky individuals
promptly responded. This was
enough. The General knew that this
number could drive large number Of
Canadian volunteers, but it was hardly
sufficient to meet the entire red
coat force of Canada; he therefore
/ dismissed his men.
breaking Camp.
The work of breaking camp occu-
/ pied but little time. There were no
tents to strike, nor Commissary nor
Quartcrmasters store of any amount
to remove. The men picked up what
! few things they had and started for
Uncle Sans dominions, more in sor-
row than anger. Gen. Spear was
among the last to leave. On reaching
the lire he gave himself up to the T..
5. troops, who allowed him to proceed
to st. Adams, on giving his word that
he would report to Major Gibson,
which he did
Return Of the Fenians TO 81. Adams.
All day Saturday the roads leading
from st. Adams TO Franklin were filed
with the retreating Fenians The an
nouncement that they would be fur
nished with transportation by the Gov
eminent caused them to hurry faster
than they otherwise would, Before
8 o'clock i'll the evening nearly one
thousand of the men were at St. Adams,
and before 2o'clock Sunday morning
were on board of the cars on their way
to their respective homes. About fifty
more left Monday morning, which
leaves but few of the invading army in
, this section.
Behavior OF the Men.
The behavior of the men was equally
MS good on returning to st. Adams as
it was when proceeding to Canada
Sorrow and anger and disappointment
however, We're visible on the faces o
many. They felt that our Govern
i, ment had not dealt fairly with them
t and of course President johnson came
e in for full share of their abuse. Tn,
more intelligent and considelate ones
treated the matter otherwise. The
Il admitted that the government hat
II done its duty, the performance o
! which could not consistently be avoid
u ed. The leaders were censured, ant
8 were accused of pocketing large sum
q of money.
!, Piucky TO the Last.
e Still others declared that the affai
o was not over yet, and on learning tina
: the prisoners in the hands of the Ca
If madam authorities were likely to sui
/ fer death, were anxious to make an at
?, tempt to rescue them. Canada, the
II said, was far from out of danger fror
IS the Fenians.
e The Prisoners Captured.
, The RED Coats" captured fifteen O
d the Fenians who remained benin,
v after the main body had left. Anon
n the number Is Joseph Kelley, CORES
st pondent of the New York Tribune, VIII
d left here, as others of our citizens die
IS to see the expected battle, on Satur
d dqy. The prisoners who are nearly a
4. boys were kept over Sunday at 81
" Armand, and on Monday taken t.
" Montreal.
x bravery ofthe Canadian Troops.
: The moment that it was ascertaine
that The Fenians were leaving, Their
= was great commotion among the IRE
l. Coats" They swore eternal vengeanc