New-York tribune., 1870-05-27
THE FEELING IN THE CITY.

At an early hour groups of men gathered
around the bulletin boards OF the various newspaper
Offices and read with disappointment the story Of Gen.
O'Nes capture and imprisonment. Beside the Fenians
there were who laughed and talked OF the occur
renee as fitting end to the "farce" which has
engaged 40 large q share Of public attention
during the past four days. The Fenians bore
all the cutting jests with silence, and hardly
sionay some one who had taken drops many
boldly declared that the whole thing was putuw
list what he was about The newspapers were always
lying when they wanted to tell the TRUTH Inc reporters
'em" Those opposed to the movement jubiliant,
and they hoped that henceforth the Fenians would stay
The Savage men knew from the beginning that the raid
would end In disaster. There was no unity and the ma
attack on Canada st regrets were expressed concern
ing the defeat for 1t damaging to Fenlalsm II the
thing worthy Of support they would ay to their sup
port The recruiting Office at Hibernia Hall, In
Princest was besegcd by outsiders anxious to learn
what was ne xt proposed. The officers uncommuni
cative, and it almost impossible TO Obtain anything
names enrolled before So'clock, and that at least
900 men would leave for the border last evening. Many
excitement prevailed in the neighborhood OF the head
quarters In Fourthst Fsnlan agents declared Insn EN-
Two or three Iishmen posted in front OF TIE
TRIBUNE office with enrolment book, and called for
volunteers Although the act unauthorized several
an Ensshan whispered in the ear of one the would
be officers that the bysander nearest him was BRUSH
spy The Irishman without word instantly knocked
the astonshed spectator down. and had not the p0ee In
terfered general row would have ensIed. ,o.s..
ters which read as follows go
t was rumored that transportation for several thou
sand WAS secured on the Hudson River Railroad.
Col Byron Col OTeary, Capt Lindsey, and the other
officers who commanded the IRISH volunteers in the
at GARDENERS Island, all went to the front"
II was reported that fully 10000 men were on the
border There were probably about 600.
The friends of O'Ne circulated report to the effect
that the in the East only feint TO draw
body OF the Fenians marching 10 the West
Eight companies OF U. g. troops have been sent rom
Forts Schuyler and Hamilton to Ogdensburgh and St.
Adams
FENIANIsM IN BROOKLYN.
Despite the accounts of the defeat of the Fe
pian army there was considerable animation among the
Brotherhood in Brooklyn yesterday. Midday sessions
were held at the different Circles and several NewYork
Fenans we're present 1t is said that about 800 Of the
Brotherhood crossed over from iork ana aoe lner
Headquarters with the Eminet Circle.
subscription books opened at number OF places
and considerable money was raised Mrs Jane Davis
of No 100 Courtst. organized the Fenian ssterhood,
which is intended to collect funds, &c, for those at the
front From until 10 o'clock IN the evening NO less han
500 persons had applied for admission. o.,.. e.,ou
Evening meetings were held at all the Circles shai @
detachments OF those attending crossed over TO New
York il was said the purpose of Joining the raiders
The Eastern District Fenians held meetings similar TO
those In the Western District At Ccle In Grahdst
$40 men, fully equipped aud ready for service are re
ported To have left. ,,,.,., x.oou.,
Private kilograms contradicted the published reports
and verified the prediction Of ONeIs ultimate success
One Telegram denied that GEN ONeil had been arrested
and explained that the Boston Dstrlct Cehsr Wno re-
sembes Gen We'll had been mistaken Tor tnat leader
and that he was his way to the point INST agreed
upon. A., et.h uor5 ,,ho onnoors a.,
he well informed, said that the sklrmsh was but
"feintU Intending TO attract the British forces TO that
nont while "A much larger army attacked Canada In
weaker point, which lie failed 10 enlghen his hearers
Thc number enlisted In tho l. r. A. during the day is
estimated at 200 men, each OF whom las sigihed hs
Intention Of paying his own expenses.
In Newark an enthusiastic meeting was held
at Kremn Hall, and considerable sums raised Tor
the Fenan cause. One hundred OF the Brotherhood
expected " start for the bordcr this morning.