The New York herald., 1870-05-29

most violent terms. Indeed, their memories will be
forever eSecrated In the minds Of oil Fenians, who
commenced the campaign with earnestness ana the
prospect OF success. There Is no question whatever
that those having control or the organization be-
tfayed the greatest ignorance and whether with in
tent or through carelessness, most unquestonaby
brought about the lnglorous result which has far
marked the Fenians' career.
CANADIAN POSITION AND DETERMINATION.
Although there was but little apprehension OF
| danger the Canadian volunteers kept vigiant
watch all last night and to-day, determined, as they
sad to resist to the death any attempt to pass the
frontier. Their present position is probably the best
on the entire border to repe any attack
and the worst that the Fenians could have
advanced upon. 1t Is imDregnabe as o
fortress and could be held by hftv men against 6o0
The route taken by the Fenians to ascend the
heights could not have been more exposed to fire. as
the result showed The Canadians had the fullest
view OF the movements of their adversares and pep
pered and repelled them at wil It was assuredly
the most idOtic assault ever made by any lunatic
and at once showed the prowess of the big General
who, by the way, is assailed right ana left with ter
rbe imprecations for the part hs took In the affair
o'NEILLS GENERALsHIP.
Little Incidents are now daily related which tend
70 show his complete Indifference to the fate OF
the men he was leading to the grave. IL appears
O'Neill was to command the FenIans at very early
hour. At three O'Clock a captain belonging TO his
quarters called at the Franklin House ana aroused
him. He was sleeping, comfortably and turning
the matter over IN his mind said "All right;, but
soon fell asleep again. He was awakened on two
subsequent occasions, and at the fourth calling
got up but said he guessed he would wait TIL
breakfast This and other such stories are
told Of him. and the strong impression is
that ne was an arrant humbug throughout
IL is stated that the Burlington Fenlans
are particularly indignant and earnestly
aiirm that the moment General O'Neill leaves the
jail he will be shot dead for his treachery. Tie
same feeling is largely participated in by the Fenians
representing various sections Of the c8unttb. The
defeat it is generally admitted, was attributable TO
his gress mismanagement: He rode on little pohy,
In citizens clothes his toes almost tippnghe ground
ana huge cavalry sword dangling at his side. He
was surely noble specimen OF a commander when
ne got behind brick house and told his faithful
though reckless, followers, that he was ashamed Of
them. But the tables are turned upon HIM and he
now lies incarcerated In Burlington despised and
abandoned to his fate.
THE FORCE AT COOKS CORNER
Cooks Corner is now perfectly tranquil, and no
thing s heard to break the silence Of the place
occasional trumpet calls Of Canadian volunteers.
ing there is not the slightest anticipation OF another
attack. There are now stationed on heights one
company OF volunteers, detachment Of the Prince
of Wales' Own from Montreal and squad of Captain
Muir's cavalry patrOlhng the vicinity, all under the
command Of Colonel Osborn Smith, There is not
much activity apparent and 1t Is probable the force
will return to Montreal in a day or two. The recent
engagement is stiIl the topic Of conversation
among the Inhabitants all round.
INHUMAN CANADIANS.
very prominent "Reminiscences Of the contest is
an unsighty and inhuman monument Of cruelty and
heartlessness on the part Of what is called the
Independent Rife Company, an irresponsible
body Of people living in the neghborhood, VINO
sided with the Canadians during the tight.
tappears the night after John Rowe was killed they
discovered the corpse and dragging 1t by the hair
and feet, hauled 1t up the hill, dug grave few
feet deep and then filing the mouth OF Rowe with
bullets, pitched 1t into the hole and piled large
stones upon 1t. This dastardy act has ecIted much
censure from the Canadian troops, as well as from
others.
SEEING FENIAN PROPERTY.
This morning General Foster, United states Mar
shall, arrived near this place, In pursuance Of tho
Presidents direction, to selze all arms and ammu.
milton intended for warfare against Canada.
1t Is understood that great quantity has
been gathered by the inhabitants In the
vicinity, but that when all the implements OF
war are collected they viii be surrendered to
the government. 1t was asserted that steel
cannon belonging to the Fenians was taken by the
Canadians after the battle from the American side,
together with lot OF small arms, and that the gov
ernment has made formal demand for their return.
In connection with this o Montreal paper says that
If the cannon and arms are released it will be done
at the point OF the bayOnet.
INSULT TO THE UNITED STATES IN ST. JOHN,
Since the defeat Of the Fenians at this point a
great many OF the Canadians have been very jubi
lant and naturally SO. It appears. however, that
the rejoicing in st. John went somewhat too far and
Will, perhaps, cause some unpleasantness and i'll
feeling While some Canadians were yesterday pro-
ceeding through the streets, they rushed towards
the United States Consul's office and down the
American nag. The outrage, howeveT, caused con-
siderable Indignation among the respectable citizens
Of the locality. 1t is expected that the Canadian
government will make the necessary explanations
previous 10 any regular demand being made.
TWO PRISONERS.
There is now nothing here of an exciting charae-
ter, and as the day wears on the anticipation that
the affair at an end In this quarter will doubtless
be fulfilled. The last warning TO Vermont Fenians
was given here last night When James Hunt and
Patrick McNay were taunting the volunteers and
reproaching them the two men unconsciously
crossed the line and were at once gobbled up ana
conveyed to prison.
THE MOVEMENT AT AN END.
There Is now but little fear from this along the
line St. Adams Battery G. Of the Fifth artillery
left the latter place at an early hour this morning
and arrived at Franklin. Tents were I'm
mediately pitched and the position was taken
up to counteract any movement OF the Fe-
mans towards the border Franklin Itself,
recently full Of so much excitement and preparation
on the part Of the Fenians, was quiet to-day and
almost abandoned. Captain Callahan and Lieu
tenant O'Bren continue at the Franklin
House, In charge Of the men who were
wounded at the engagement on Wednesday. There
Is every appearance of their speedy recovery. A
few Fenians continue to linger around the place,
grumblmg at the dsgraceful manner in
which their leaders treated them, and are
particularly grieved at being obliged 10 quit with.
ont having acconanlished ANYTHING ha,. a..