The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-28
THE FENIAN FIASCO.


The Battle of Trout River-FuII Particulars
The Soil of Canada only Invaded for Five
Hundred Ynrds-Remurkubly short Stay of
the IBvaders-Their Arms Taken Away by
the United states Authorities.
MALONE May 2I-General Starr of Cincin-
natl, at z o'clock this morning, crossed the line
at Trout river and advanced with his command,
numbering not more than three hundred,
stragglers included, about five hundred yards,
when he deployed on the right and left of
the road his extreme right resting on Trout
river. He had not occupied this position
long when the British troops and Canadian
militia emerged from the woods little
in front, and on the other side of the Fenians.
Line of battle was at once formed by the British,
and sharp steady fire was opened on the Fe-
mans. There was at the time a small rail fence
in front of the latter, which was Immediately
converted into sort of q stockade. The Fe-
mans, who had been told by General Starr to
keep up a steady fire for ten minutes, obeyed the
orders, and stopped the advance of the British
Before the expiration of the ten minutes, the
Canadian troops, far outnumbering the Fenians,
made movement as if they intended to flank
and capture the invaders when General Starr
formed what may be called rear guard, and
retreat was ordered. The British continued
firing, pressing the Fenians, who managed to
maintain comparatively good order until they
reached the United States line when a parting
yolley was given theeBritish, and the battle of
Trout river was over.
Who commanded the British troops is not
known. On the Fenian side, under General
Starr, were Colonel Robert Cullen, Aid-de Camp,
of Hamilton, Ohio; Major William O'Keefe, Aid
de-Camp; Major William II. Shanngins, Inspec-
tor-General; Major Daniel Sharp, Quartermaster
of Rochester; Colonel William L. Thompson of
Colonel Smith of Buffalo, Colonel Campbell of
Youngstown, Pa, and Lieutenant-Colonel
Marion, of Toledo The losses are one killed,
one wounded, and one missing, who were all in
the 18th Reg ment," Colonel Thompson, who
does not know the names of his wounded and
missing.
This preponderance of field officers gives a
good insight into the general condition of
affairs. There are many more officers than are
needed, and not enough men for the work un-
dertaken. The Fenians had not in the affair
to-day, which is ridiculously dignifed as 'the
battle of Trout river" and have not at their
command single piece of artillery. The Eng
lish had few pieces, and they were effectively
worked.
The men engaged have different views. Some
denounce General Starr and Others uphold him,
hut this alternate support and denunciation is
the fate of all who have commanded the Fenian
''army."
unarmed, without means to procure food or
lodgings. They cannot but be suffering, although
they keep up good spirits.
About 200 Fenans arrived at to-day, and
The announcement of the defeat at Trout river
and the appearance of affairs here makes them
believe that all is over.
General Gleason is in command of the Feni
ans now and the United States Marshal has
car ture is suggested, but if such attempt is
made, of course the United States troops will
resist and then comes an end to the whole
affair No amount of money can now prevent
the complete if not altogether ignoble defeat of
the so-called 'invasion of Canada, and if any
man intends to come to the front, he will need
to supply himself with money enough to obtain
food and shelter, and then pay his way back, if
he does not care to suffer much, or to live on
the bounty of the benevolent The reckless
dash may yet be made somewhere, but the
results cannot be altered.
Canadian Reports.
ANOTHER FENIAN "ARMY" RoUTED-THEY
BREAK AT THE FIRST voLLEY-NoNE OF THE
CANADIANS INJURED-oNLY ONE FENIAN
KILLED AND ONE TAKEN PRISONER.
TORONTO, Ont, May 27.-Matters in the
neighborhood of Huntingdon early this morning
assumed good deal of interest Gleason was
reported to be in command of the Fenians, who
were said to be well armed. The Canadian
forces were Immediately assembled, and active
preparations were made for fight. Troops
were also ordered back to Pigeon Hill in antici-
patton 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 (artillery and engineers) of Montreal,
and the Huntingdon Battalion, all under com
mand of Colonel Bagot, of the 69th, made an
advance on the Trout river lines, where the
Fenians had made a breastwork of rails leading
across the field on the north bank of the Trout
river.
At $50 o'clock, Colonel Bagot ordered the
Huntingdon Volunteers, under command Of
Colonel McEshern, to deploy across the field
The Goth was ordered to advance along the road
and the artillery to cross the river and go VI
the south bank. The movements were per
formed at once, and the whole line opened fire
The Fenians fled at once, not firing more thar
twenty shots. The Canadians followed firms
as they went, until they reached the boundary
line, when they stopped. The Fenian officer
tried to reform their men on crossing the line
using swords and revolvers, but 1t was all il
vain; on they rushed to their old camp.
None of the Canadians were hurt, and tn
Fenians had only few wounded. One is sai
TO have been killed, and one was taken prisoner
The United States troops are advancing from
Malone, and it is said they will take the Fenian
prisoners before night. The Fenians numberet
from 1900 to 1000; the Canadians about 1000.
Renforcements arrived during the day, anon,
them being Prince Arthur, who caused grea
enthusiasm by marching to the front with tn
volunteers
There must now be over 5000 Canadian volun
teers and regulars under arms along the Vernon
and Northern New York frontier to Montreal.
There is some talk of further Fenian opera
tions at Cooks Corners, near Pigeon HILL bu
il is hardly probable, as the whole rabble ar
utterly demoTalized, and fighting more or les
among themselves. A report reached here tC
night that Fenian force was gathering on tn
Detroit river Ample preparations, however
are made in that quarter.
A frigate will reach Quebec tomorrow, ha'
ing on board the 18th Regiment from Halifax.
The Right Wing.
THE PoRLORH HOPE ON ITS WAY HoME-TH
WHOLE MOVEMENT ENDED VFRMONT-HO