New-York tribune., 1870-05-26

Fenans are coming back In large NUMBERS and that
their position and the entire movement are by this
time abandoned
Company G, 5th U. s. Heavy Artillery, Capt. and
Brevet Brig Gen. Richard Arnold commanding sta
toned at Platsburgh, N. Y, have arrived here and
pitched their tents the north side of the park.
More United States troops are expected here to-
morrow, and it is rumored that Gen. Meade will
soon make his appearance.
The streets of St. Albans present lively scene to-
night Knots of men are gathered about discussing
the news, and speculatng to the probable result
of the Fenian movement.
1t is reported that several companies of British
Regulars from Quebec have arrived in Montreal, and
will be sent forward to the front rapidly as pos
sible Great excitement prevails in Montreal and in
all the border towns.
THE FENIANs DEMoRALIzED-PROBABLE ABAND-
ONMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE.
ST. ALBANs, May 25-9 p. m.-The arrest of Gen.
ONeil has fallen like a wet blanket on the Fenans
and reports from the front this evening say they
badly demOralized. The Fenians fought well but 1t
is evident they not reinforced as they expected
There cannot be, at the outside, at and about the
place where the sl1irmish took place more than 500
men, whereas ammunition for four times that
number had been provided.
1t is reported that many are already on their way
back TO ST. Abans to take transportation for theiI
homes. The $50 train from the south this evening
landed here about 100 more men, who Immediately
took their departure. Unless the Fenans at once
heavily reinforced, the movement, far as this
section is concerned, will prove very great fzze.
ACTIVE MOVEMENT OF FENIANs THROUGH OG-
DENSBURG-A SKETCH OF THEIR PLANS
TIE MEN MOSTLY OLD SOLDIERS-IiOTELS
RANsACKED FOR LIQUOR AND FOOD.
OGDENsBURG, n. Y, May 25.-Eighty men passed
through this city last night from the west and went
east to Potsdam. Two hundred and fifty men went
from the districts Of Rome. Utica, and Ncw-lork, on
the New-York Central Railroad, to POtsdam june
tion, and dsembarked. Two hundred men stopped
there and 80 men marched north over the frontier to
ioin the main body at Potsdam Junction. There are
altogether 800 known Fenians there and $50 at Ma
lone beside Others i'll the neighborhood, and fully
1900 at ST. Adams.
Beyond POtsdam about 4! miles not less than 400
Fenians are camping ont. They are all well armed,
and they have uniforms but are not wearing them
yet. Each man carries his uniform in a canvas bag
Two country wagons came in here to-day laden with
Irishmen of the lowest class, together with cases
of arms, and old trunks full of equipments
WE'LL known Fenians crossed over into Prescott from
this city at 6 this morning.
To understand the exact position of these men
few words of explanation are necessary. Potsdam
Junction is 25 miles from this city going east the
next point is Malone, next Rouses Point, and next
St Adams. Malone is the center and almost oppo-
site Cornwall in Canada. The boundary line crosses
the st. Lawrence west of Cornwall, and intersects
the country south Of the st. Lawrence, running west
and east. The plan of the Fenians is to send out a
body of 500 men west of Cornwall and make de-
monstration on the bank of the st. Lawrence being
then actually on Canadian territory, and simultane-
ously make the real descent with a body Of about
1900 men from ST. Adams The chief officer on the
ground, as far as known is Gen. Nosby, the famous
guerilla officer who fought the Rebel side during
the Rebellion. large proportion of the men served
in the late war In fact nearly twO-thrds appear TO
be well drilled soldiers and really fne sOldieTly
looking body ard there cannot be a doubt that they
viii fight if they not outnumbered.
The conduct of the Fenians on the train from
Utica yesterday, disgraceful They stopped
the train at every station possessing refreshmcnt
room put the brakes, left party in charge OF the
cars while the remainder ransacked the hotels and
carried away all the liquor and food in the place
AT last the conductor managed TO quiet them little
by threatening to divide the Tram. lhefe were 0oO
on board the train.
Last night about 100 teams passed through Mas
sena containing over 800 men, beside some more
materials; the men said they were route
for Hogausburg which is nearly opposite Cornwall.
There are about 90 to 100 stand of arms in Ogdens-
burg abou 1900 in Malone, and $500 in st. Albans,
and about 1900 complete uniforms and sets OF ac-
coutcrments tTain-load Of FeniaGs are said to be
on their way here from Rome No United States
troops have passed through here yet. Hagan, Lar
kin. and Mullgan are the heads of the Fenian
lodges here
TTREE BATTERIES OF UNITED STATES ARTILLERY
EN- ROUTE FOR THE FRONTIER.
PoUGTKHErsIE May 25.-Batteres and NJ, First
United States Artillery, Col. Longdon commanding
passed here tonight going North route to Ogdens-
burgh. The Fenian MajOr-Gen. Gleason and staff
are on board the same train. Battery f, First Uni
ted States Artillery, Major Frank Laylor in com
mand. passed here on another train. Gen. Gleason
states that leading Fenian Generals from the South
will reach New-York tonight, and 90 forward imme-
diately Gen. Davies, of cavalry fame during the
war also passed North tonight, and it Is rumOred
that he is To take an important Fenian command.
OswFGO May 25.-The company of the 1st United
States Artillery stationed at Fort Ontario under
orders to move Immediately. No movements Of
Fenians are reported at this point
A THOUSAND FENIANs LEAVE SYRACUSE.
SYRACUSE n. Y, May 2j.-About 800 Fenians have
left this city TO take part in the movement in Can
ada Three hundred left for the East by last nights
midnight train, aud about 200 had gone previously
in small squads.
PANIC on BRITISH STEAMER.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May 25.-Thc British steamer
Norseman running TO and from this port, came III
this morning and left Immediately, her owners fear
ing her seizure by the Fepians.
FENIAN EXCITEMENT IN BOSTON - RECRUITING
OFFICES OPENED.
Boston, May 25.-The news concerning the Fenlan
:qsion has created considerable excitement iii this
city and the surrounding towns, and for every days
dispatches announcing an onward movement 800 OF
more recrnifs will be q natural result. Should gun