Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
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! A raid has been made on the Grand
Trunk Railroad, fifteen miles above Island
| Pond, and five miles from Bonte, and $50
rails torn up, in order to top and capture
cattle train, now OF the way to Boston.
! The Move On Ogdcnsburg.
OGDENsruEG, May 25.--Five hundred
Fenians with arms, and between IS and
100 wagons containing ammunition and
military stores passed through Massina
last night and this morning going toward
Ogdensburg. -Four hundred Fenians ar
rived Mt WATERFOWL last night and this
morning.
| Col. Mos5y at 81. Adams
The number of Fenians at st. Adams is
estimated at from 1890 to 1900 Col
Mosby, ex-Confederate cavalry offser, is
there organizing cavalry. The TA5ian
plan OF the campaign is said to be &c send
out small parties of cavalry to harrass the
border at various points, thus distractlng
the attention of the Canadian force, While
the main body of Fenians will make
grand attack on some exposed quarter.
Pigeon Hill Intrenched.
MONTREAL, May 25.-The latest dis
patches received state that the Feniaas are
at Front river, in Huntingdon county, in
tending to cross. Six hundred volunteers
leave for the front at noon. The Sixty
ninth regiment is expected at o'clock
from Quebec.
The Fenians to the number of three
thousand, are at Pigeon Hill, and have
thrown up intrenchments.
Prince Artburss Chance for Glory
canadian Strategy.
Col Russell and the Prince Consort's
Own Rifles have gone to the front, with
the Montreal volunteers, to attack the en-
trenchments. Prince ARTHUR goes with his
regiment on Col. Russells staff Col
Osborn Smith, in command of volunteers,
goes as an advance guard
The tenlan movements will not interfere
with the Red Liver expedition.
Great satisfaction Is expressed at Presi-
| dent Grants proclamation.
A battery Of artillery has Just left for the
front, and all the other troops in the city
are ready to move In moments notice.
The volunteers all respond with the ut
| most readiness. 1t is thought the military
authorities will not attempt to check the
invaders near the border, but will allow
them to come in some distance in order to
get q good chanceat them.
O'Neil Undcr~lrrest--Anoih Battle
ToRoNTo, May 25.-News has been re-
ceived that Gen. O'Neill was arrested by
| the United States and is now lodged in st.
Adams
The Fenians attacked the home guards
at Cooks Corners, but were repulsed with
the loss of several killed and wounded. No
loss on the Canadian side.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May 2J.-Gen. Starr
and Maj. Okeefe, with 100 men from Gin
cinnati, left for the frontier this afternoon.
speech from Gen. O,NciIl
ST. ALBASs, May 25.-About 1880 this
morning the Fenians, who had been for
| several hours previous to the fray unpack-
| ing their arms and otherwise getting ready
for action, at Hubbard's corner, half mile
beyond Franklin, took up line of march,
and when they arrived near the house of
Alvan Richards, about twenty rods this
side the border, they halted, and Gen.
O'Neill made the following speech:
Soldiers-This is the advance guard Il
the lrlsh-American army for the liberation
Of Ireland from the yoke of the oppressor.
| For your own country you now enter that
OF the enemy. Inc eyes of your country
men are upon you. Forward march,"
| AA4C tANlNd1lSO COllldI1 WIS lTOn
| ton, and commanded by Capt. VIM. Gro
nan, of that city. At the conclusion of
| ONeills address, he lifted his hat and re-
| piled.
General: l am proud that Vermont
has the honor of leading this advance. Ire
land may depend upon us to do our duty. 3"
| The advance then resumed by flank in
the open road, and as Capt. Cronan's COM
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scendlng little hill towards the line, they
were surprised by sharp shooting from
some Canadian troops, whose position had
been concealed. The fire was instantly
returned by Cronan's men, and quite a
sharp fire was kept up for some time.
Tho Canadians were posted behind rocks
and trees, and had of course the advan-
tage of the boys in green. It Is reported
that one Fenian was killed and Capt.
Cronan wounded in tho thigh. The
sklrmlsh was witnessed by quite number
of citizens.
How G'Nciil was Captured by Uncle
Sam.
| United States Marshal Foster and Deputy
Marshal Fraley took commanding positions
part way up the hill, and were under fire
ali the time. About one o'clock, when
ONeill had gone to the right of his com
mand, Gen. Foster had his close carriage
brought to the rear of the position and i'm
mediately arrested Gen. ONeill by virtue
of the Presidents proclamation.
The General said he refused TO be arrest
ed, and had forces which he would use fol
his protection.
The United States Marshal seeing a lot
of Fenians close at hand, threw open the
carriage door, and with the help o.
Fraley, thrustthe Fenian leader into 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 o clock. O'Nel
was soon after arraigned before United
States Commissioner Jacob nj. Smalley
for violation of the neutrality laws. HI
| waived an examination, and in default c
So G0 bail was taken to Burlington thl
evening to be committed.
DemOra notwithstanding Home.
The arrest of Gen. O'Neill has fallel
q like wet blanket on the Fenians, and re
: ports from the front this evening says the
i are badly demoralized. The Fenian
fought well, but evidently they were nc
: reinforced as they expected. There wer
at the outside about the place where tn
Q skirmish took place, more than five thou
: sand men, whereas ammunition for fou
d times the number had been provided.
) Ii is reported that many are already o
q their way back to st. Adams to take trans
e portation for home.
y The $50 ?. NJ. train, from the soutl
n this evening landed here about 120 MOI
in men. who Immediately took their departur,
S Unless the Fenians are at once heavi
IS reinforced the movement, as far as Tia
h section is concerned, will prove O vel
Is great iizzle Later intelligence places Il
e. | number of killed at two and the woundt
Z at two One of the killed is Lieut.. Murra
OF of Boston, the other a Burlington DO
re name not obtained.
er Company G., Fifth United States Hea'
Artillery, Capt. Richard Arnold, coman
ing. stationed at Plattsburg, arrived he
es aud pitched their tents on the north side
he the Park. More United States troops a
III expected tomorrow, and it is rumored th
Tor | Gen. Meade will soon make his appei
on arce.
nv Me streets to night present a live
scene. crowds Of men are gathered abo
of discussing tie news and specializing as
Ter the result of the Fenian movement. 1t
reported that several companies Of Britt
ed regulars from Qas1ec arrived In Montr
on and will be sent forward TO the front
ra.idlv as possible. Great excitement p
IN vail, IN Montreal and all along the horde
PoUGRKEEPsIE, N. Y, May 25.-Batter
he | C. and M, First United States Artille
ion | Col. Lanedon commanding, passed b
de- tonight going North en- route for Ogsde
ere durg. Fenian Mai. Gen. Gleason 8
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