The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-27
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of TINE HERALD.

severe Weather for Campaigning British
Soldiers and Cavalry Horses Invalided and
Dying-The "NIen In tho Gap'' still Oaf-
Little Hopes of Succcss-A More Extensive
Rising spoken Of-Jnmcs stephens Score
DUBLIN March IL, 1857
1t would scem as IL the elements had combined with
the British forces to check further action tho part Of
the Fenians Since forwarded my last despatch the
most intensely searching east winds swept relent
essy across the country, accompanied with seet and
rain alternately. Yesterday frost sct in During the
afternoon white flakes made their appearance. and this
morning thick mantle Of covered alike mountain
and plain
This unusually weather has affected the troops
well the Fenians Several OF the infantry soldiers
have been sent 10 hospital and the horses OF the cavalry
dying from exposure daily. How much more in.
tense must be the suerngs OF those who still obliged
to encamp the bleak mountain side, badly clothed
and badly fed Many mothers heart has throbbsd
with anguish during tho past few nights she saw
up the mountain side, the twipkling Of tho Fenan
watchhre, and remembered the stern sentues
who cut of the chance OF communication
between herself and the she believed 10
be there The most exerions being made
by tho Irish authorities to tako advantage OF this
OF things check any chance Of combined action
tho part OF tho Fenans already in and to pre-
further auxarcs reaching them when thu weather
opens again. Five nying columns have been formed
consisting OF infantry and cavalry each commanded by
officers OF great experience and provided with all the
materials for rapid movements They are daily engaged
securing tho face OF tho country for Fonans The
have managed to keep out of their way and up the
presen. there has not been any collision OF Importance
reported having occurred ibetween them aud the
troops With astonishing rapidity they receive nforma
ton Of the proximity OF the military, and dsperse be-
fore the latter arrive sort Of hide and seek game
kept up Information Is received that body OF Fenians
known be located in particular spot the troops
dash In pursuit. but always arrive too late. Sometimes
few OF the last sraegers are caught, but generally
half roasted pig or quantity OF potatoes turf lire
tell the tale OF recent fight Those whom the meal
preparing away, TO congrcgato again az some
distant point and be followed again with the result
Il is believed that the Fcnans cannot stand this long
the authorities calculate that fatigue imperfect supplies
and the nclcmency OF the weather will compel the In
surgens to endeavor TO return 10 their homes and ncul
cate wholesome fear OF the troubles OF rebellion.
Should this plan not have the desired effect
measures will be rcsorted TO-
referred to, most Of which have been the Of
Fenian assault are abandoned, or len with small
protect them in case OF assault. In Dublin the Metro.
poltan police armed with revovers and swords guard
all the roads leading from the mountain district, aud
arrest these VINO Try TO return
Meetings are held daily for the purpose OF expressing
loyalty 10 the throne aud determination TO uphold its
authority. In many districts the inhabitants are being
sworn In as special constabes and many absentee pro-
pretors who have for considerable period resided in
England and France have expressed their nation
TO at once return and arm their tenanry as to assist
In queilinR further demonstrations
Considerable anxiety was felt at the com mencenrent
OF the outbreak lest Fenianism should caus descton
from the police or military force THIS has not been
the case. No single instance OF sympathy with insur.
gents has been observed The authorities are loud in
their praise Of the fidelity and valor shown by both
branc hes Of the service.
The forces available In Ireland at present may be
thus summarized --25. 900 soldiers composed OF In.
fantry cavalry, artillery aud engineers; the consabu-
larry numbering H. 600 men; Dublin Metropolitan con-
stables 1859 and the local force Of towns 500in ad-
dition TO which may be computed $50 detectives making
total force OF 49, $780, exclusive OF special constabes
marines and loyalist protection corps
Notwithstanding this formidable array, the Fenians
do not dshearened The prisoners who have been
captured, and with whom have had opportunities Of
convcrsng declare that the great struggle Is yet TO
on that only part Of the conspiators were called
out TO open the campaign II would appear tina.
the plans OF the leaders OF the movement
were arranged with Judgment Fenianism was falling
~ ireland, the repeated collapse OF stephens promises
sgusted the men at home, who could not perceive the
mschayeian policy they were told dictated bis actions
r,ompt action was necessary The nrst part OF their
plan seems 70 have been 70 collect and men In the
neBnporhood OF the mountainous districts, and hover
oo uu increased experience external aid enabled
tnem 70 commence moro important operations Had
tney been sbc 10 establish considerable force the
mountains skirtng tho glen Of Aherloe 10 would have
been splendid position Tor threatening Limerick Juno.