The New York herald., 1867-03-20

attributed TO this cause as Justly as TO the alleged pre-
paratons for invasion OF Canada Certain II Is that
that the Fenians IN this section have held large meetings
Of lae true, too, that those asembages have been dis
tinguised by degree OF enthusiasm than ordlr
ary observable and that the potent power OF the pike
and pistol for sumarily smashing Saxon sway has been
descanted upon by Irish orators with more than ordina
ry fervor. Another thing is also certain Numbers OF
strange faces all bearing unmistakabe signs OF the
Celtic blood that through the veins or their own
have made their appearance here and In other places
on the border, and after remaining for a short time
have taken themselves away quietly as they came.
There is yet, however, in 81 Adams considerably
greater number OF sons oil the Green Isle tnan Is es
mated TO belong the population proper; but they do
congregae together and they give no token Of mme
diate design to cross the border on hostile deeds
ntentn Another thing might strike the keen observer
as having bearing in this connection; but others
might place special reliance on It as an index 10 use
Disraeism) OF any war cloud looming n the Iulure
many days, numerous persons OF undoubted Mhesian
type fitting through this locality going to or returning
from the Canada side, and invariably having important
business In Montreal in Boston and In New YORK. which
latter the Fenan centres The frequency with which
these quiet looking Hibernansalways the same per.
sons, by the by-have and gone might lead timd
Canadians to infer that there was something Drewng n
the wnd that foreboded rupture Of the present quiet
In her Majestys smost loyal American colonies some
may think that the strange faces the border are
merely the duantgurde OF the forthcoming most Of
TO whom is entrusted the working up Of the alleged
vasion, cannot say H. however, any such design %
contemplated, the silence with which affairs have
with women, Irishman keep secret,
though peradventure, there be an old adage that
gives him credit for that very commendable
attribute. II the gatherings Of Fenians in Upper
Vermont be the necessary precedent OF another move
ment in arms, then indeed there is speck OF war on
the horizon Wherever these gatherings have taken
place. however they have silently resolved themselves
into individual components; and, whatever may have
been the action Of these in aggregated council, they
present the appearance now OF quiet unassuming in
dustrious and in no wise beigercnt people,
On yesterday there was demonstration OF Fenians
Burlington-tlat rs everybody says they Fonians
paraded through the main streets of that peaceful
town. armed and equipped. When asked the meaning
OF this display, of their number replied that 1t
merely asscmblage Of gentlemen desrous of perfect
ing themselves in military drill and that the privilege
was exercised under the constitutional clause which
gives every citizen 1.-THE right to keep and to bear
arms General 0Ne is to address the friends OF Irish
nationality in that city tomorrow evening" and large
turnout is anticipated.
The feeling here in st. Adams is not such as would
great depression OF spirits in the Brotherhood
effect a stand Canadian SOIL And II government
property there should perchance fall into the posses
sion Of band of daring spirits following the sunourst
this portion OF the British empire the ST. Alba mans
would not be inclined TO go into mourning in conse-
quence. They have too many vivid recocctons OF
what transpired in 1868 when the raiders from
the Canada side and sacked their town and tLey GER
tainly would emulate the "Kanuck0" in the admirable
mode Of how not TO do ~ that the Canadian author
ties then pursued in connection with the punishment of
the raiders aforesaid Acting upon precedent set
by ones opponent is ocntimes the very best way Of
paving OIL an old grudge.
IT, however movement is contemplated now, there
some difficulties IN the way tnat IL may be well to
mention The of the year Is 10 the disadvantage
OF attacking party The here is quito deep yet
and write another storm has set in which bids air
to increase the amount very considerably. The
feahery particles have been constantly falling all day.
In fact an invading army should be furnished with
shoes II II be expected that any expeditions
ments to be made question OF the commissariat
also suggests itself in this connection that can probably
be best solved by those who know the resources of the
Brotherhood.
Whatever may bc the difficulties in the way of the
Fenans however II Is certain that the Canadians have
got another scare. Only to day news arrived that
another detachment of Royal Artey has been sent to
Prescott the st Lawrence river, In consequence OF
burg, and other soldery assembling the Canada
side, opposite Rousc's Point owing the reported
Fenian gatherings hereabout. The Canadians seem
take It for granted that invasion must come, and
firmly Of the opinion, too, that Montreal and
Ottawa the first objective points that will be aimed
these surmises have any real foundation time will tell
The people OF st. Adams expecting to Fenan
faces here In large numbers within the coming fortnight
Two weeks in fact is the ultimate limit at which the time
for the commencement OF the work Is put by all who
speak on this subject and may be they are right Who
knows?s
Another matter is talked OF to-day In this con-
nectlon vz that General Grant has taken prccauon-
ary to prevent any incurson Canada from
this side. What those precautions are We know not;
but inquiry fails to that any additional United
States troops have been either Fort Montgomery,
Rouse's Point the barracks Plattsburg, the
only stations for soldiers in this neghborhood and both
Of which equ distant from and in close proximity TO
st. Adams
This being ST. Patrck's Day attended the Catholic
preached able discourse the life and labors of rc
lands APOSTLE but made aiusion TO the alleged
movement Canad> The devoted
cusvcy TO religious topics