New-York tribune., 1870-05-26
THE MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY AND NEIGH
RORUOOD.

The dispatches from the border, yesterday
morning, announcing the arrival OF Gen. ONeill in
Canada created much excitement in Fenian circles
throughout the city. Subofcers and reporters chased
each other from hotels to recruiting offices, vainy en-
deavoring get full particulars of the great raid
Toward large crowd gathered around the recruit
ing headquarters lin Prncest, aud it was claimed that
hundreds OF brave Irshen enlisted under their coun
trys flag.
Rumors OF the most wonderful character are passed
from tongue TO tongug giving accounts OF the raiders
march the Canadian border Capt Peter Brk came
down from st. Albans one OF the night boats, ana
the following facts given by him: The Fenians
are high spirits and nearly all of the citizens living
on the American border friendly and they
have furnished the soldiers with provisions.
The great advance 10 he made last night ana the
attack Commanded by Gen ONelll III per-
SON. During the past two weeks the Fenans have been
concentrating along border and making preparations
for the grand The supply of arms is ample,
and troops determined to make desperate hght
The coniagraton in Quebec was part of the pro-
gramme. there large numbers OF Fenlan syInpa-
thizers in all parts Of the Dominion.
Capt Burke proposed raise a regiment at once and
march back To the border possible IL Is SAID
that the Governors Of the New England States are
friendly disposed toward the Fenans, and they VIII not
be forward In calling out the militia ,
There are many Fenans in the city who say that not
than have left New ork, ana that the en-
tire Fenian army is not more than 1900 strong Those
recently Travelled through Canada tldt tne
Canadians well supplied with troops and that they
will be able to repe the invaders IN short time There
is no doubt but that If Cen ONc can hold the Cana
dians check until Saturday the Council VIII order the
regular Fenan army To march 10 his support
There was considerable hustle in Brooklyn, yesterday,
at the different centcrs II is estimated by ympahzes
that less than 1000 persons enlisted yesterday a
majority of them leaving for ST. AlbaES by the early
trains while others remained until late hour Last night,
when they Joined by about 100 from WiamSburgh.
noticeable, aud small groups constantly left the
buildings, directing their steps toward the ferries:
A number Of prominent men visited the residence 0f
District Center Vim. Davis but for reasons unknown,
were unable to gain audience with that gentleman.
IL is currently reported that large number OF
the Brotherhood will leave on saturday night.
The plan adopted is drafting every members
name being placed i'll balOt-bOX aud the
ones drawn are subject 10 the District Center's
order The most intimate friends of Gen. O'Nei deny
They believe that the points named incorrect and
that the Of operations will he on the Red River
border. .
Many Of the prominent politicians missing, as well
az wealthy sOrekccpeTs hose sympathy with the
movement Is well known.
The popular Eenian, Costello, who was arrested IN
compBny with Col Warren, iii Ireland, let last evening
for the borders, in company with other weh-knOWn
Fenans.
went on board propeller at the foot of Bridge-st.,
BROOKLYN. They said they were going on moonlight
cxcur.iun but they failed to name the Destination
The local leaders of the Newark Fenan movement are
reticeut but very active large crowd of Feniaus met
several new recruits enrolled. AT O'Clock party
consisting of 50 Fenans left by the Newark and New.
York Railroad for Ncw-YOrk They Were abc-OOdicd
men Their passage was secured during yesterday by
their chief Mr.. Chapman who. remains to get more re
cruits From Elizabeth 10 were sent to New-Iork
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