The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-26
GEIzING A LIONS NAME
Gen. O'Neill Captured by a United
/ States Marshal.
BATTLE AT FRANKLIN
Tho Fenlans Defeated and Dcmor-
allied through O'Neill's Arrest.
PRINCE ARTHUR TAKES THE FIELD
The Canadians Capture New York
, Head Centre.

Br. ALBANs, May 25.-M about half-past ii
o'clock this forenoon the Fenisns, who had been
for several hours previous unpscking their arms
and otherwise getting ready for action at Hub
bard's Corner, half q mile beyond Franklin,
took up their line Of march, and when they
rived near the house Of Alvah Richards, about
twenty rods this side Of the border, they halted,
and Gen. O'Neil made the following speech
"Soldiers ThiA Ia the advance guard Of the
Irisb-Amerioan Army for the liberation Of Ireland
from the yoke Of the oppressor. For your own
country you now enter that Of the enemy. The
eyes Of your countrymen are upon you. Forward,
nsrch"
The advance company was from:Burlington,
md was commanded by Capt. William Cronsn,
Of that city. At the conclusion Of Gen. O'Neilrs
address, he lifted his hat and replied
General; am proud that Vermont has the
honor of leading this advance. Ireland may de-
pend upon us To do our duty"
; T.. : 2 THE BATTLE
The advance was then resumed by the flank in
the open road, and as Capt. Cronan's company
passed Richards's house, and were descending a
little hill toward the line they were surprised by
o sharp volley from some Canadian troops whose
position had been concealed.
The fire was instantly returned by Capt. Cro-
hans men, and quito sharp fire was kept up
for some time. The Canadians were posted be-
hind rocks and trees, and had, of conrse the ad-
vantage Of the " Boys in Green" 1t is reported
that one Fenian was killed and Capt. Cronan
Rounded 10 the thigh. The skirmish was wit
messed by quite number Of citizens.
Tue ARREST OF GEN. o'SxrLL.
United States Marshal Foster and Deputy Mar
lion, took commanding position part way up
ithe hill. and were under fire oil the time. At
about 10 o'clock, when Gen. 0Neill had gone to
the right Of his command Gen. Foster had his
close carriage brought to near position and i'm
.Inediately arrested Gen. ONeill by virtue of the
,fresidents proclamation. The General said he
refused to be arrested, and had force which he
would use for his protection. The United States
Marshal. seeing Q lot Of Fenians close at hand,
threw open the carriage door, and, with the help
OF Pailey 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 clock
JONeill was soon after arraigned before United
States Commissioner Jacob NJ. Smalley for viola
Non Of the neutrality laws. He waived an exam
fpation, and in default Of geo 900 bail was taken
20 Burlington this evening TO be committed.
ONLY FIVE HUNDRED MEN IN FIoHr.
The arrest Of Gen. O'Neiil has fallen like wet
blanket on the Fenians, and reports from the
'front.' this evening say they are badly demOral
tsed The Fenians fought well, but it is evident
they were not reinforced as they expected
There cannot be, at the outside. at and about the
place where the skrmish took place, more than
300 men, whereas ammunition for four .imes
fbu number had been provided.
rHE FKMAs FORCES DIsDAsDno.
It is reported that many are already on their
Ray back 10 St. Adams to take transportation for
Ghcr home. The e1f o'clock train from the
south, this evening, landed here about 12O more
men. who Immediately took their departure
Unless the Penians are at once heavily reinforced,
the movement, so far as this section is concerned,
will prove very great fiEzle.
Later intelligence from the Fenians than that
given above places the number of killed at two
and the wounded two. One of the killed is Lieut.
Murray of Boston the other Burlington man,
whose name has not been obtained
UNITED STATES TROOPS ON THE GROUND.
Company G, Fifth United States Heavy Artil.
iery. Captain and Drevet Brig Gen Richard
Arnold commanding, stationed at Pattsbu1D,
N. Y. have arrived here and pitched their tents
On the north side Of the park. More United
States troops are expected here tomorrow, and
1t is rumored that Cen Meade will soon make his
appearance
Tho streets Of st. Albans present a lively
scene tonight Knots of men are gathered about
discussing the news, and spcculating as to the
probable result Of the Fenian movement.
1t reported that several companies of British
regular. from Quebec have arrived in Montreal,
and will be sent forward to the front rapidly
ss possible. Great excitement prevails in Mon
treal AID in all the border towns.
Another Account of the Fight.
ST ALBAYs, May 25.-The body which
Zen here to-day consisted Of between 400 and 500
Ihav al Ia tha d;ract;on of Eranklin