New-York tribune., 1870-05-28
CANADIAN REPORTS.

/ ANOTHER FENlAN ARMY" ROUTED--IllEr BKEAh
AT THE FIRST vOLLEY-NONE OF THE
CANADIANS TNJURED-ONIY ONE FENIAN
KILLED AND ONE TAKEN PRISONER.
! TORONTO, Ont, May 27.-Mltters in the neigh
borhood of Huntington early this morning assumed
good deal of interest. Gleason reported to be
in command of the Fenans, who said to be well
! armed. The Canadian forces Immediately
assembled and active preparations made for a
fight Troops were also ordered back to Pigeon Hill
in anticipation of further trouble there. small
force Of Fenians has also appeared at Island Pond.
All quiet on the Niagara and Detroit frontiers.
At o'clock all the troops here, consisting of the
Goth Regiment of Regulars, the volunteer garrison
arillery and engineers of Montreal, and the Hun
tingdon Battalion-all under command of Col Bagot
of the G9th-made advance the Front River
lines, where the Fenians had made breastwork Of
rails leading across the field the north bank of the
Trout River.
At $50 o'clock, Col Bagot ordered the Huntington
Volunteers, under command of Col. McEshern, to de-
poy across the field. The 69th ordered to advance
along the road and the artillery TO cross the river
and go up the south bank. The movements were
The Fenians fled at once, not firing more than 20
shots. The Canadians followed, firing as they went
until they reached the boundary line, when they
stopped. The Fenian officers tried TO reform their
men Oh crossing the line, using swords and reyoveTs
but it was all in vain; they rushed to their old
camp.
None of the Canadians were hurt, and the Fenians
had only a few wounded. One is said to have been
killed, and one was taken prisoner. The United
Stases troops advancing from Malone, and it is
said they will take the Fenians prisoners before
night. The Fenians numbered from 1900 to 1900;
the Canadians about 1000.
ReGnforcements arrived during the day, among
them being Prince Arthur, who caused great enthu-
siasm by marching to the front with the volunteers
There must now be over 5000 Canadian volunteers
and regulars under arms along the Vermont and
Northern New-YO frontier to Montreal.
There is talk of further Fenian operations at
Cooks Corners, near Pigeon Hll but it is hardly
probable, as the whole rabbe are utterly demoral-
ized and fighting more or less among themselves
report reached here tonight that Fenian force
was gathering on the Detroit River. Ample prepa- !
rations, however, are made in that quarter.
A frigate will reach Quebec tomorrow, having on
board the 18th Regiment from Halifax.
THE CANADIAN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COMING |
IN-FENIAN MEDICAL STORES.
There are 600 Canadian sharpshooters at this point
posted in woods behind rocks and trees, with side |
lines of pickets. Col Smith is in command Not
word is spoken above a whisper. No one is allowed |
inside the lines who is not well known personally.
Not "A light is allowed. The Coloners tent stands
within three sides square of logs four feet high The
men are under excellent discipline, and in fine
spirits. The sharpshooters coming in from all
directions. They all farmers, wle have taken
degrees in hunting skill and are said to be the very
best shOtsin the whole country Another brush seems
to be expected at the Of the first contest and
Canadian victory.
The only Canadian casualty reported thus far is
that of one private accidentally shot through the
hand while playing with revolver. Among the
Fenian property found on the field of battle We'd
nesday were various medical stores i'll considerable
profusion. --.-s---
NEWSPAPER COMMENTS-TTE BRITISH GOVERN
MENT CENsURED.
TORONTO, May 81. - The Canadian news
papers, In treating OF the present Fenian raid express
the following views:
In its effect upon Canada FcnianisIn is miserable
pest, a cnusr OF annoy and expense, nuisance
which the country is forced % suffer from continually
without reason, entang loss OF te IN AN gnoble eaSe
and disturbance Of business relations 10 these evils the
Canadian people wOud submit without complaint II they
thought tie Imperial Government was suiclehtIy CON
,cr their assumed It's due share OF the
responsibility. they hold that the Imperial Government
Is rcni-' In not making proper T. ,gnatlohs az wash
that il shall take some steps to prevent these recurring
inyasions Of their soil, the murder Ot brave men ana
WI 4te uf money. Canada, being colony, Is In no POSI-
toB to rmonstdto With the United states Government
E,f,r.ug To the United states, they complain tnat
Fcuaun has received he couEtennnee and support OF
her leading aud political parties that oNe and
his chief confedcrtes have been allowed TO 20 "eot
otl, begging flr contributions and raising men with
tdt .tyOWta FilIl5c q! IIyai.IS f--.ia fa.e dAnOn