Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-31
FENIAN RXgITEMBNTI
Gen. o'Neill Crosses the Frontier.
a FIGHT AT PIGE0N HILL.
Arrest OF Gen. o,Nei1. sc.


Arrest OF Gen. osNein. &c.
For the past few days the city papers have
been filled with accounts of Fenians moving
towards the Canadian frontier, until on Wed
nesday last, when little fighting took place.
On Tuesday President Grant issued procla-
nation, stating that sundry illegal military
enterprises and expeditions are being set on
foot in this country against the Government
and people,of the Dominion of Canada. He
warns all good citizens of the United States
against aiding, abetting, or countenaucing the
same, and. notifies those who take part in such
movements, that by SO doing they forfeit all
right to the protection of the Government of
the United States, or TO its interference in
their behalf. The proclamation closes by
enjoining all officers in the service of the
United States TO exert themselves to prevent
and defeat these unlawful proceedings, and to
arrest and bring the offenders to justice.
From. our exchanges we make up the fol-
lowing dispatches. =
ALBANY, May 24.-About one hundred
Fenians left on the late train for the West to-
night. Great excitement existed at the depot.
About three hundred wanted to go, but trans
portatiou could not be furnished. A public
meeting in behalf of the Feniau cause will
be held at the City Hall to.m morrow night.
New York, May 24.-It is said six hun
bred more Fenians leave the city tonight.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, May 24.-AnOther squad
of Feniaus passed here tonight, ticketed for
Malone.
PouaHKEEpsIE, May 24.-Another COM
pany of Feniaus, fifty in number, passed over
the Hudson River Railroad tonight, going to
Malone
BosToN, May "a .-From three hundred to
five hundred men, supposed to be FeDians,
left on the Northern trains yesterday after
noon and evening.
ST. ALBANs, VT, May 24.-Five hundred
Fenians have arrived by train, and hundred
or more have come in from towns in the
vicinity These comprise the full force now
here They will proceed without delay to
Franklin. fourteen miles hence, and opposite
Pigeon Hill, in Canada. They are under
command of Colonel j. j. Donnelly.
The Canadian Government has sent to
Pigeon Hill this evening to confront them
some fifteen car loads of infantry and artillery.
This force will reach its destination some time
during the night.
MONTREAL, May 25.-The latest despatch
received states that the Fenians are at Traut
river, in Huntington county, intending to
cross Six hundred volunteers will leave for
the front at noon. The Sixty ninth Regis
ment is expected from Quebec. The Fcnians,
5000 strong, are at Pigeon Hill, and are
throwing up entrGnchments. Lord Colonel
Russell and the Prince Cousort's Own Rifles
have gone to the front with the Montreal
volunteers. They are going to attack The in
trenchments. Prince Arthur goes with this
regiment on Lord Russells staff. Colonel
Osborn E. Smith, in command of the vOun>
teers, goes on as an advance guard. The
FeDian movements Will not at ali Interfere
with the Red river expedition.
MONTREAL. May % The following has
been received irum the frontier: The Feniaus
attacked Colonel Smiths outposts at Freelgs
bur., about 100 men. The Tenans advanced
in column, with advance guard, about 200
strong Our men rcpuIsed the attack. The
Fenian loss is three killed and several wound
ed. The Canadians have SO far lost nome
The Feniaus were not fired on until they
crossed the line.
LATER-The FeniaDs have fallen back
Between 200 and 800 left Portland for Island
Pond, this a. NJ. Their officers were in unit
form. The United States authorities have
seized twenty-siX packages OF arms at Port
land. There is Fcniau demonstration to-
wards Huntington. From 800 to 800 men
have marched TO Traut river, but the Canadian
volunteers are ready to receive them. Other
Feuian squads, will, arms and ammunition,
are marching rapidly i'll the direction Of Traut
river.
FREDERICKSBURG, May 25-6 P. NJ
Colonel Smith reports the EGnians still in
front, but demoralized. The reported Fenian
loss is one, n captain, wounded, aud twelve
killed and missing.
OTTAWA, May 25.-The United States
Government has $50 regular troops on their
way to OgdenSburg.
OTTAWA, May 25.-IntelIigence has been
received that fighting has actually commenced
between the troops and Fenians at Pigeon
Hill.
O OGDENsDURG, May 25.-Five hundred
Fen:aus with arms, and between 10 and 100
wagons containing ammunition and military
stores, passed through Massena last ni-ht and
this morning. going towards Hagansburg.--
-Four hundred Fenians arrived at Watertown
last night and this morning.
A report is in circulation here that General
Sherman will soon arrive, followed by United
States troops, to preserve order on the frontier.
The number of Fenians at ST. Albaus is esti-
mated at from l 500 to 500.
New YORK, May 25.-Evening papers here
have specials, saying that O'Neill crossed the
frontier at St. Aibans last night at eight
O'Clock, remarkinC: "i'll never recrosS the
lines unless Pam victorious or dead" The
troops moved in two columns, one upon st.
Johns the other in the direction of Richmond.
The utmost CONSERVATION prevails in Cam
ada, owing to the utter lack of preparation for
resistance.
ROCHESTER, May 25.-Several car loads of