The Portland daily press., 1870-05-26

troops whose position had been GOnesale1 The
nre was instantly returned by Capt. Cronan's
men, and quite sharp fire was kept up for
some time. The Canadians were posted be-
hlnd rocks and trees and had of course the ad-
vantage of the "Boys in Green" 1t is report
ed that one Fenian was killed and Capt. Gro
nan was wounded in the thigh. The skirmish
was witnessed by quite number of citizens
ARREST OF GEN. o'NEILL.
U. s. Marshal Foster and Deputy Marshal
raiiey nay took commanding position part way
up the hill and were under fire all the time.
ABOUT one o'clock when Gen. O'Neill had gone
10 the right of his command, Foster had his
close carriage brought to a near position and
Immediately arrested Gen. O'Neill by virtue of
The Presidents proclamation. The General
sad Ee refused to be arrested and had force
winch be would use for his protection. The
Marshal seeing lot of Fenians close at hand
then opened the carriage door, and with the
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 Weldon House. in this
village, at four o'clock. lie was soOu after ar
raigned before U. S. Commissioner Jacob NJ.
Smalley for violation of the neutrality laws,
waived an examination and in default of $40
900 bail was taken to Burlington this evening
TO be committed. The arrest of Cen O'Neill
mas fallen like wet blanket on the Fenians,
and the reports from the front this evening say
that they badly demoralzed.
=, AnO ohidlS lOuSHJ wei, DuG III is EVIDENT
dnat they were not reinforced as they expected
Ihere cannot be at the outside at and abont
the III place where the skirmish occurred more
tnan 900 men, whereas ammunition for four
umes that number had been provided. 1t is
[teported that many are already on their way
pack TO st. Albans to take transportation to
thelr homes. The half past six train from the
south this evening landed here 12O more men
wno Immediately took their departure Un-
tt ttss tne remains are at once heavily reinforced
.ne movements so lar as this section is concern
Gu VIII prove very great fizzle.
Later intelligence place the number Of killed
az Two and the wounded three. One of the
kiIied Is Lieut.. Murray OF Boston and the other
= d burlington man, name unknown. Company
y, oth United States Artillery, Capt Richard
arnold commanding stationed at Plattsburg
New York arrived here and have pitched their
tents on the north side of the park. More
United States troops are expected to be here
tomorrow, and it is rumored that Gen. Meade
VIII soon make his appearance. The streets at
st. Albaus present a lively scene Tonight
Knots of men are gathered about discussing
the news and specializing as to the probable re-
suit 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 as rapidly as possible.
Great excitement prevails in Mrontreal and in
all the border towns.
THE RAID HEALING MEDIUM
NEW YORK, May 25-The actual openips of
hostlitles has allayed temporarily at least the
dlHerenceS among the Fenians of this city, and
the adherants of the three branches are now
actuated by one purpose; to support the men
in the field. Prominent leaders of the Savage
wing, Col. Gayner and Capt. Burke among
the number, are organizing regiments, with
which they intend to leave for the border with
in the next few days.
RECRUITING ACTIVE
At least 6O0O volunteers were enrolled to-day
at Hibernia Hall. One regiment of 500 men
were enrolled within few hours. and II is
stated positively that 1900 men lett this ci,y to-
day for different points along the border. Five
hundred lett tonight on the Hudson River
Railroad in charge of Vice President William
Egan, of the C'Nell branch of the Brother
hood. st. Adams is the destination of the ma
jority. Large sums of money are being sub
scribed in aid of the cause.
NEW JERSEY.
The Fenians are moving ia New jersey A
rarty OF fifty men lett Patterson and Newark
to-day, and Patterson promises 100 more to-
morrow. A patty of fifteen also went from
Elizabeth this evening.
THE MOVEMENT UNAUTHORIZED
PHILADELPHIA, May 25-James Gibbons.
President OF the Executive Council of the Fe-
nian brotherhood, states that the present raid
is unauthorized by the Fenan brotherhood, it
being merely personal enterprise by irrespon-
sible parties.
THE CASUALTIES.
FREELIGsBURG, Canada, May 25-6A 6AM.-
Col. Smith reports the Fenans still in front.
but demoralized. The reported loss of the
Fenlans is one captain wounded and twelve
men killed and missing.
BUFFALO
BUFFALO, n. Y, May 25-Six hundred Fe-
mans left here this afternoon and evening for
the East, accompanied by Gen Starr and Mai
O'Keefe from Cincinnati. The Fenians here
are in good spirits. Rumors from the front
state that the Fenians have been repulsed,
which is not believed. The Fenians say if ever
O'Neill meets the enemy he will be victorious
Money is freely given and recruits arming here
for the front are promptly supplied. Five hum
dred Canadian volunteers are quartered at the
village of Fort Erie, opposite this city. Yes
terday orders were received by The express
companies not to ship treasure bv Canadian
routes, and insurance companies will not take
risks on the Welland Canal