The New York herald., 1870-05-31
THE FENIANs.
All the Warriors Returning to
Their Homes.
"reminiscences Of the Great Struggle
Against England.
Canada Still Excited About
Nothing.
2fHniunism Disappearing From sc. Aihans--
Arrest of Boyle O'ReilIy-Gencrnl mellow.
ell at st. Albans.

SFHniunism Disappearing From 80. Aihans--
Arrest Of Boyle O'Reilly-tsencral McD0w-
ell at st. Albans.
ST. ALBANs, May 80, 1870
Nearly every vestige OF the Fenian war has dsap-
peared and the pleasant little village of ST. Adams is
again tranquil and inviting Already in fact, the
influx has commenced and rare season for sum-
mer visitors is anticipated. The United States
troops etll linger but the danger OF further viola
tion of the neutrality laws having passed they VIII
return to the Boston forts tomorrow or next day.
General ]. Boyle O'Reilly, who succeeded ONeill
in the command Of the defeated warriors at Cooks
Corner. was taken into custody by United States
Marshal Foster this afternoon, and he Is now con-
Aled in che Jail in Jhis town. He has been lounging
around the line since the fight and was evidently
seeking arrest for the sake OF nOtorety but he VIII
nd that The government Is III earnest In his as
welt as in 0Neili's and long season Of imprson-
Inent is undoubtedly before him.
General Mcdowell arrived here from Malone this
evening and established his headquarters at the
Weldon House. General Ingalls, also returned with
MIN.
"A Few Fenians Still mt st. ADMINISTRATORS
Still i'm Jail-Opinions Regarding General
ONeill.
ST. ALBASs, May 80, 1870
few Fenians are stl lettering about the streets,
but will leave for their homes as soon as they can
obtain money to pay for their transportation
Colonels Brown and Murphy are still confined IN JAIL
being, as yet unable 10 obtain bail.
Many OF the Fenians believe that 0Neili intended
20 be arrested by the United states Marshal, and
threaten his life II any opportunity presents itself
when he released. They still claim that he has
large anornt ol money collected from the laru earn
ings OF Irish laborers
A Tnle Of War--Statement OF Two Fenian
Ofiicers-Another Account of tho Pigeon
Hill Skirrnsb-O'Neill to be Shot mt Sight.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt, May 80 1870.
Colonel Sullivan and Captain Burke, of Boston,
arrived here this afternoon bound homeward with a
party Of Fenans From them get this statement
OF the Fenian invasion. Captain Burke commanded
Lhe advance company at Pigeon Hill, consist
ing Of thirty-nine men. Both OF his lieutenants
skirked duty and fed the neld On Wednes-
day at quarter to ten a guard was
placed over the lines to prevent citizens and car
riages from passing to Canada. Marshal Foster ap.
peared and endeavored to cross but he was refused
permission. He then met General O'Nel and gave
the Fenian general six hours TO cross the border and
get into Canada. Then O'Neill took the line Of
march with knapsacks, NOT letting the men knew
where they were going. They soon found it neces-
sary to throw away their knapsacks. Within
forty rods OF the line and five rods from
The bridge the firing Of the Canadians began.
No order was given this point, nor was any given
by ONeill, save the speech he made to The troops.
van was ordered to the rear for the reserves. In
about ten minutes he was followed by General
ONeill, VINO was then arrested by Mar
shal Foster. Boyle O'Reilly then assumed command,
haylng been left in charge by General O'Neill.
ORelliy left TO find O'Neili and then MAJOR Murphy
look command. Upon hearing OF the arrest he
ordered retreat. Then the Boston company of
Burke advanced in the midst OF a scathing fire TO
recover the killed and wounded. He returned with
two men, leaving one behind. The entire body Of
troops now marched 10 the rear. An accidental dis
charge Of a musket created panic, The men be.
leving they were pursued by Canadians. They all
fed indiscriminately and halted only at the camp
Then war council was held by the officers which
adjourned 10 meet at six in the evening. 1t never
Franklin House by two Canadian officials who, in
performing this act OF magnanmlty, requested tnat
their names should not be published General
ONeti is charged by these officers with either gross
ignorance or cunning treachery. They assert that
he gets 5000 year. and that he works for money,
not principle; that his movement at Franklin was
an organized blunder, and that his subsequent
career was ignominious and cowardiy. They say
they will shoot him on sight.