The New York herald., 1867-03-21
FRONTIER FENIAN MATTERS.
QUA ST. ALBASs CORRESPONDENCE.


Bussea states Army Omcers Going North
ward-Tbe Vermont Militia being Qaes-
dared ms 10 Equipments, Ec.-suppOsed
Renians Conxrexating the Berder-Large
Parties Passing Through 81. Albnns-,rhc
ssScnreo In Canada-Iorc Precautionary
Measures Of the "Kanucks "-ss. Pasrick's
Day In Burlington, &c.
ST. ALRASs Vt, March TO- 1861.
n "straws show which way the wind blows there
be in the action OF the authorities in this vicinity
omething indicative OF coming storm In the matter Of
Fniand Conddienne In my letter Of the nth In
formed you that the made here that Gen.
al Grant had adopted precautionary looking
the preservation Of neutrality laws, thougffI
oud that the United States frontier posts
bear here had received any augmentation Of forces
3nco then, however, Is noticeable fact that several
Dnited States Army officers have passed through ST. Al
PANS northward bound and the hotel registers bear ev
sncs that something Of importance sbe up TO
IN expressive vulgarisml TO many Of them to
AXE course frontierward As yet however, no
United States troops have passed through, though
have just hoard that number have started from Fort
warren Boston harbor bound in this direction this
y true Fort Montgomery, at Rouses Point s probably
heir destination. Another fact OF somewhat unusual
character is being noised around here that may have
bearing the subject under consideration, and that s
hat the militia officers here being questioned t9
amount Of clothing equpage and ammunition needed
70 At out certain companies for service The st. Abans
Messenger or to-day thinks 'hcre will be chance for
he militia to show itself before long, and that there
VIII bc dress parades on the Common again." merely
mention these incidents in order that you may have
visw Of sthe stuationD it presents itself here.
The train which arrived here at six A. M to-day
brought about thirty lusy looking gentlemen OF evident
m wnG having na % IRON the
Two and half miles, 70 Laks Chsmplain,
whether they were Fenians or whether they were
= one Of them remarked company of tourists desrous
oouptry abounds is not for to say. One thing is
cortAn, however; each man was provided with KNAPP
ack containing bulky material and each had blanket.
If artists or tourists they have chosen most delightful
region Of country in which to spend few days at this
o. me year I'm ,nem 70 oe now
1hey would have difficulty in crossing into Canada
IN reaching the border line unmoested BY pursuing
directly nohward march along the shore they
within about three miles OF Rouse's Point and thence
BY making slight divergence they cross the upper
two feet and half thick would allow of even the
transportation Of artillery, such they had with them.
By doing, also, they avoid too close proximity to
Fort Montgomery which they would leave to the LETT.
road along the lake shore in good condition and
! easily travelled.
The squad which oame through this morning (suppos-
ing them to be Fenians and that is the decided impress
son here) forms only small proportion Of like parties
who have been travelling fronterward during the week
| On Friday morning large number of Irishmen. EVIL
IDENTIFY under the control Of leader came on the up
train, which, owing to some detention on the way,
failed to connect with the regular morning train going
north and the passengers unable to leave st Al
bans until the departure of the six o'clock the
| evening. These men, about seventy-fve in number,
vere very retcent their destination, and instead
Of going to any of the hotels, remained At the depot
With raons and appeared to have suciency Of spare
ehanae 70 meet all requirements Their department was
avoiding conversation with the citizens here, keeping
together and letting no into the secret Of their
hnctiv Vanint onnntQ Qav fhnp
i ysnians Everybody here Is assured of IT, however
nut the query naturally arises who were thcys In
WINS informed that just such bodies Of have been
pctced going through this place during the past tort
Aght sand said he, sff there be the same ratio at all
ether places bordering the lake have through
Abans then fully two thousand Fenans are now on the
came in this direction went through TO Rouses Point
mo others are doubtless scattered along the lake.
within easy communicaton Of that vicinity. 50 that
concentration of the forces be effected whenever Il
may be desirable. Indeed, matters look II there
= TO be any movement at ALL the wing Of the Fcnian
/ Houses Its point Of departure.
We are p the receipt OF here by travellers just
from CanaA confrmatory OF the previous kilograms
relation 70 the cars that has got possession Of the
sEanuckA" There is an undoubted fright among the
rsal and in fact in al the towns within striking dis
vance OF the border, 'the INVASION" forms the staple
sos represent this 70 be the CASE just from
Shose localities declare that Is and that the people
re.i ccssts Of yesterday though making light Of the
srmored srs,d warns ali who particpate in Il that II
My cross the border in the S Ssqas Of ,Ssy
lshing lengthy explanations TO instructors tn battalion
dYii and in the same paper are numerous notices 70
volunteer companies to attend paades The Queen has
fust Issued an order extending the military decoration Of
the Victoria medal rst struck in honor Of the soldiers
G Crimea) hc local forces in the British colo
MES who may be called upon in operation with
shc British troops In military operations Tor the sup
snsmy. such persons being recommended for said
Yntion by the commanding oicer This order 10 pub
IN o m INC .e esrS hsr ha. Ss
Bradford has been largely increased, in view Of the
leesd 'raid and that i Will hereafter consist Of The
following One battery Of artillery, detachment Of
Anssar The Second battalion OF Royal Wcch Pusiers,
nnd the Thirty-si battalion Of Volunteers, the
vhole 10 bc under the command OF Colonel Peacock, r.
II The Grand Trunk battalion Of Volunteers under.
vent inspection Yesterday BY General sisted whs
Ocmplimented the men on their efficiency and MARTA
Seayng From the Toronto papers It appears also thai
a the volunteer companies In that military district arr
1oments notice and thai drills daily take place at the
lrsil she'd where guard Is constantly on duty. Tht
volunteer companies have nearly OIL been Proyaea @ wiz
q ball cartridge were served out TO the Thirteenth bat
me Great western Railroad Company seem to be i'm
pressed with the idea that an attempt will be made
interfere with their lne and have accordingly put
force Of men duty along Its whole length, to watc
any operations OF suspicion. On tho Erie
Ontario road tho same precautions are being taken
csssrH d depot addressed 10 gentleman residing !
Ingcrsoi though the paper that makes this announce
nent carelessly remarks that mot much importance
attached TO this circumstance Apropos TO this matte
1e Montreal Herald that II has good authority 70
ying that ars are being secreted along tho irontie
INSIDE lipes what lines y and the same jonrns
charges nenlcency the authorities for not prevon
luR this practice II very politely sty les them "a parce
t nobodiesn From all these gleanngs It may be yer
rssdry inferred that thsro is an unusual commotio
smone the 'Kanucks," and that ''IIer MJcsty's mos
laval dspendcncss' arc not entirely or resting Il
There was no turnout here yesterday Of the Irish por
viation to do honor tho memory OF lreIands patro
sant as by consent was deemed better this
shey should assist In the celebration which took place
Burlington whittier accordingly they repaired In larp
numbcrs and took part in the honorary exercises Of VI
aay, which wore very spirited The celebration theI
passed OF without mar. The weather was well suite
20 dve effect 70 the affair, II being clear and brgh
although cool The procession, made up Of the Iris
socesios in Burlington and other places large
The streets lined with the fair daughters and ssurd
sons OF the Green Mountain State, who gave evidc
token that the display Of their fellow citizens Of lrs
barth me, with their cordial appreciation may me