The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-27

FEN|ANS TO THE FRONT.
a BATTLE IMMINENT
Market Reports.
Special telegraph to the Argus.

Special telegraph to the Argus.
ST. PAUL, May 2I.-A geni!eu an entirely
trustworthy states that not long since be
leit NermIiion county, on LAX Superior
aud just before leaving he visited For
trsncis, fur trading post on the BRUSH
side OF Rainy lake, where he found 2,50O
British soldiers fully equipped and proyis
loneo. They had q large feet of large river
canoes, III which they Iuteuded N skiing their
way down Rainy lake river, across the Lake
of the Moods gong thence to the
scene OF operations IL The REQ River coun
try. 1t Is supposed that the troops were
started from Canada as soon as navigation
permitted their transit.
/ The same Informant, who understands the
Indian feeling, says, if the Indians ehould
take any part in the disturbances. it would
| De on the side OF the British, as their hatred
! tor half breeds Is far deeper than that which
they bear toward any white men.
MrLwarKEE Nav 27.-The burial of the
reDsiu. 0: Bishop kcmper will lake place
At Nsshsto on Tuesday next. The Episcopal
churches Ihroug hout The state wall be dressed
in mourning for thirty days. Considerable
raIn has fallen in the eastern part of the
state during the past Is hours, but the
CHIc.eo. Nav 27.-A freight car on the
Northwesterr railroad track on north Water
street broke through the bridge erected over
the la Sale street tunnel, yesterday after
noon. Norkmen at once commenced lifting
the car, ard succeeded, after some hours, in
getting IT upon the track. The mishsp will
not materially interfere with the work on the
tunnel.
DETRoIT. May 27.-The decision Of the
United States Supreme Court yesterday, Is
adverse TO The constitution ality of the bonds
lssued to railroads, will kill numerous com
panies organized under the general railroad
law of the State About 81 500, 600 Of these
bonds are 10 the hsIds Of purchasers.
generally in the East, and $1,000, 900 have
seen vored but not Jet delivered.
MALONE, n. Y, May 27-Gen Gleason.
at the head of 1000 men. has crossed in,o
canada near this place, and now occupies g
position four miles beyond the line He is
,ntrenched strongly and confident Of hold
ing his position
News has Just been received that after
the arrest Of General O'Neili and his I'm.
prisonment at Burlington BY the |. $.
Marshal, Gen. Samuel u. Schear assumed
command and proceeded at once to issue his
ord,r in the face of Marshal Foster. Gen.
Schesr Vii. probably cross the Canadian
border at some point heretofore Det at
te N pied, 10 reinforce Gen. Gleason now in
the euemy's country.
The privstes express great dissatisfaction
with Anil. Some say be is too young to
plan and execute n campaign, and that be
s both practically and theoretically incom-
petent.
Huntingdon, II miles from Trout river, is
the nearest point in Canada held by the
British, the 9th Montreal rifles moving BY
forced marches TO tha, point.
No movements Of the Canadians towards
the line yet.
The Feniaus are concentrating at Trout
river.
NV York, May 27 "A private dispatch
from Gen Giesson last night said he had
crossed the border and expected fight
before daylight.
ST. ALBANs, May 27.-The Fenians are
entrenched near Huntington The Causdi
an volunteers aud one battery are marching
to reinforce Huntington. A battle is ex-
pected 10 take place to day. Gen. Gleason
has two pieces OF artillery.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Information from
The scene q! war states tndt SeVe.hl remains
have been arrested. ATTY. General Hoare
has given instruction to bring them to trial
Immediately. Most of the leading members
of the Fenian Brotherhood in this city, have
left for for the ftont.
The latest news are that the Canadians are
fearfully depressed. and rumors tor the de-
! feat Of regulars are rife.
New YoRK, May 27.-At half pas. twelve
last mig ht. FIRE broke out in Ann Street, in
i marble front hp,ia occupied By Lyon &
Co. paper stock dealers, extending to the
stores. The second story was occupied by
Sheridan Pool. Loss 25.000.2
/ LEXINGTON, KY, PA man named Pat
/ Sbesvy, of this city, said to be under the
Influence of liquor, attempting TO cross the
trestle of the R. |. railroad last night fell
through and killed himself.
| CISCIskArI, May 27.--A mass meeting Of
| Feuians will be held at Fountain Square
this evening.
ST. ALBAxs. May 27.-Tbe Feni.n war is
! far from being ended. Determination and
enthusiasm have followed the Temporary
des pondency caused by the arrest of Gen.
O'Neill large number of FeniaDs are
concentrating, aud have made a simuts
neous attem pt ell along the border.
| Gea. Schear and the ex confederate Gen.
| Mosby are organizing their forces here for
another attack near St. Arnaude. The blow
will probably be struck to morrow.
| dispatch from Malone says three thou
sand Fenians crossed near there this