The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-28

The detailed accounts of the Fenian invasion
efCanada, given by the Northern papers, make
the kilograms published in our issue Of yester-
day more Ineligible.
The chief movement Of the Fenians appear
ed to be directed against Canada East, from
two principal points, Malone, in Franklin
County, New York, west of Lake Champlain,
and st. Albans, in Franklin County, Vermont,
on the east of that lake, each within short
marching distance of the Canadian frontier.
Malone is somewhat over Two hundred miles
north of Albany, and st. Adams about two
hundred and seventy miles northwest OF Bos-
ton.
The movements of the troops were chiefly
directed over the various railroads from New
YORK and the Northwest, leading through and
beyond Boston and Albany, respectively. From
the showers of short dispatches from numer-
ous cities. towns and villages through which
thew have passed, It would seem that they
moved in bands of from fifteen to tVe hun
ded for the two leading points ssLa above men
the field several thousand men.
PLAN OF TIE CAMPAIGN.
The principal movement on Wednesday was
from ST. Albans, where, according to dispatch
es, General O'Neil, having crossed the border
the previous night, commenced marching his
/, forces in two columns, one towards st. johns,
2Imiles southeast Of Montreal, the other to-
wards Richmond, 80 miles east Of the latter
recross the lines unless I am victorious or
dead.n A dispatch from st. Albans at four
o'clock Wednesday evening, reported heavy
fighting near Franklin, on the border above
st. Adams, between ONeil's forces and the
Canadian militia
The Canadian Government, according to 3
dispatch from Montreal, appeared to be well
advised of allmovements, and fully prepared
for invasion. fne volunteer forces are thorough
" modified, and already active steps have
been taken for defence, under the command OF
General Lindsay.
Lesser MOVEMENTS
Meanwhile, movements of lesser magnitude
were reported along the border further west,
= but as invasion Of Canadian territory IN that
direction would necessitate the hazard OF haV-
ing the st. Lawrence River to cross, and to re-
cross In case of retreat, they can scarcely pc
considered otherwise than as feints But IN
anticipation of any serious raid from this quar-
ter. the Canadian authorities put a large force
Of volunteers and regulars, including artillery,
under arms at Prescott, on the st. Lawrence,
opposite Ogdensburg, New York: The United
Ogdensburg, and others are ready to move
from Fort Ontario, nreqnired.'
THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
special dispatch from Washington cor
respondent says: ssThe Secretary Of War, IN
reply to inquiries, states that as yet no nstruc-
;. tlons of any special character have been given
for any movement of United States troops to
interfere in the pending Fenian invasion OF
Canada. If the United States marshal finds
the civil authority inadequate to suppress un-
lawful proceedings by citizens of the United
States, and calls on General Mcdowell, COM
mapding Department Of the LAST, for the as
slstsnce Of the military, he viii furnish such
force as is necessary to prevent the neutrality
laws from being violated"
THROWING UP DIRT.
A dispatch, of Wednesday, from Montreal,
says:
The Fenians, 5000 strong. are at Pigeon Hill,
and are throwing up entrenchments. Lord
Colonel Russell and the Prince Consort's Own
Rifles have gone to the front with the Mon
treal volunteers They are going to attack the
entrenchments. Prince Arthur goes with this
regiment on Lord Russell's staff. Colonel o.
born E. Smith, in command OF the volunteers,
goes as an advance guard.
The Fenian movements will not at all inter-
fere with the Red River expediuon. Greae
satisfaction is expressed at President Grants
proclamation. It is thought the military au-
thorlties will not attempt to check the Invaders
near the border, but will allow them to come
in some distance in order to get at them. This
is understood to be General Lindsay's advice.
SPEECH, A FIGHT AND AN ARREST.
A st. Albans dispatch, dated Wednesday.
says:
At half-past II o'clock this forenoon, the Fe-
mans who had been for several hours previous
busy in unpacking their arms and otherwise
getting ready for action at Hubbard's Corner,
e half mile beyond Franklin, took up their
line OF march, and when they arrived near the
this side of the border, halted, and General
O'Neil made the following speech:
tiSoldiers-This is the advance guard Of the
Irlsh-American army for the alteration OF Ire
land from the yoke of oppression: Fer your
own country you now enter that OF the enemy
The eyes Of yonr eoantrymen are upon yop'