The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-06-01
THE EENIAN WAR,

ST. ALBANS, May ZO-ADOuI nall past
eleven o'clock this forenoon the Fenians,
who had been for several hours previous
busy unpacking their arms and otherwise
getting gready for action, at Hubbard's Cor
ner, six and half miles beyond Franklin,
took up the line of March, and as Captain
Cronan's company passed Richards house,
and were descending little toward the
line, they were surprised by sharp val
lev from some Canadian troops, whose po-
sition had been concealed. The fire was
instantly returned by Captain Cronan's
men and quite a sharp fire was kept up
for some time The Canadians We're post
ed behind rocks and trees, and had, of
course, the advantage of the boys in green.
1t is reported that one of the Fenians was
killed, and Captain Cronan wounded IN
the thigh. The skirmish was witnessed
by quite a number of citizens. United
States Marshal Foster and Deputy Mar
shal Faily took commanding position part
way up the hill, and were under fire all
the time About one o'clock, when
O'Neill had gone to the right of his COM
mand, Gen. Foster had his close carriage
brought to a nearer position, and immedi-
ately arrested Gen. O'Nein by virture of
the Presidents proclamation. The Gen.
eral said he refused to be arrested, and
had forces which he would use for his pro-
lection. The United States Marshal, see
ing lot of Fenians close at hand, threw
open the carriage door, and, with help of
Failey, thrust the Fenian leader into the
back seat. The officials leaped into their
seats, and their horses left in hot haste.
The General arrived at the Welden House,
in this village, at four o'clock. O'Neill
was soon after arraigned before United
States Commissioner Jacob M. Smalley,
for violation of the neutrality laws. He
waived an examination, and in default OF
$4,000 bail, was taken to Burlington this
evening to be committed The arrest OF
General O'Neill has fallen like wet blan-
ket on the Fenians, and the reports from
the front this evening say they are badly
demoralized.
The Fenians fought well, but it is evi-
dent they were not reinforced as they ex-
pected. There cannot be, at the outside,
at the place where the skirmish took place
more than five hundred men, whereas am
munition for four time that number had
been provided 1t is reported that many
are already on their way back to st. Al
bans, to take transportation for home.
At half past six o'clock a train from the
south this evening landed here about one
nuuuECu anu IhClAIN AAAOAC AACA4B VIM A--A
mediately took their departure. Unless
the Fenians are. e,.at once heavily re-enforced
the movement, so far as this section Is con
cerned, will prove very great fZzle
Later intelligence places the number OF
killed at two and the number of wounded
at two. One of the killed is Lieutenant
Murray, of Boston The other is Bur-
linpton boy. name not ATTAINED.
Company G. Fifth United States heavy
artillery, Captain Richard Arnold COM
manding, stationed at Plattsburg, arrived
here and pitched their tents on the north
side of the park More United States
troops are expected tomorrow, and it is
rumered that General Meade will soon
make bis appearance.
The streets of st. Albans present lively
scene to-ninght. Knots of men are gath
ering about discussing the news, and spec
ulating as to the probable result Of the Fe-
nian movement. 1t IS reported that sew
eral companies of British regulars from
Quebec arrived in Montreal, and will be
sent forward to the front as rapidly as
possible. Great excitement prevails In
Montreal and all along the border.
ROCHESTER,, May 25.-The Fenian ex-
citement is increasing The train east
ward this evening took three loads, two
of which came from the west. 1t Is stated
that large number will go to-marrow.
MONTREAL, May 25.-The following is
received from the frontier: The Fenians
attacked Colonel Smiths outposts at Ere
ligsburg, about one hundred men. The
Fenians advanced In a column, with on
advance guard about two hundred strong.
Our men repulsed the attack. The Fenian
loss was three killed and several wounded
Canadian loss as far as heard, none. The
Fenians were not fred on until they had
crossed the line
MALONE, n. Y, May 27.-General Glea'
son has been strongly reinforced He has
three thousand men, and now occupies q
position four miles beyond the line. He
is intrenched strongly, and confident Oi
holding his position.
TORONTO.
CANADIANS ATTACK THE FENIASs AT
HUNINGToN-THE FENIANs RETREAT.
TORONTO, May 27.-The movement at
Huntington began at five o'clock this morn
ing The Fenians constructed beast
work of rails across a field on the north
bank Of Trout River. At half-past eight
the Canadian troops came up and opened
fire. The Fenians fired few shots and
took to their heels, pursued to the bound
airy line, where the officers displaying re-
volvers, attempted to form them INTO line,
but it was fluitless. There was not a sin.
Gle casualty on the Canadian side. The
Fenians left a few wounded and one killed
on the field United State troops are ad-
~, Malone