Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-29
THE FENIANs.
A Raid ard ROut--Details Of the Skirmlsh
at Trout River.
The FeHian Troops DemoraIlzed by lucOm
'petent OfiCers--A Disastrous Retreat.
Reorganization Preparations for Another
Movement More Recruits and
More Money.

More Money.
MALONE, May 27.-Generai Starr, of
Cincinnati, crossed the line at Trout
river at seven o'clock this morning, and
advanced with his command, not num-
bering more than 800 men, about 500
wards, when he deployed on the right and
left of the road, the extreme right resting
on the Trout river road. he had not oc-
cupied his position long when the Cana
dians emerged fIom the woods little in
front, on the other side of the Fenians.
The Canadians, consisting of 800 men of
the 89th regiment. under General Bsgot,
and 500 of the Huntington volunteers,
marched down the road from Hunting
don.
ON reaching Holbrook they deployed
west by lane, with orders to flank the
Fenians, and coming within range, the
Canadians opened fre-taking the Fe-
mans by surprise. The line of battle was
at once formed by the British, and sharp
and steady fire was opened on the re-
mans. The latter Immediately converted
a rail fence, which was at the time IN
front, into stoekade. They were ordered
by General Starr to keep up steady
fire for ten minutes. The Canadian
troops, outnumbering the Fenians, made
as If they intended to hank
them, when General Starr formed rear
quard and ordered a retreat. The Fe-
mans became demOralized, owing TO IN
competency of the officers, and retrested
pell-mell' across the line, leaving one
killed and two wounded.
The Fenians abandoned their rat1ons
and munitions, which were seized by
United States Marshal Benedict, of Og-
densburg.
The Fenians that retrested here were
utterly demoralized, and have remained
so ever since.
The missing, killed and wounded were
of the Sixth FeDlan regiment-Colonel
Thompson-who does not know their
names. q
The Fenians had not piece of artillery,
while the British had few pieces, which
they effectually worked.
General Gleason is in command Of the
Fenians now.
The United States Marshal has seized a
large quantity of arms. Their recapture
was suggested, but ifsuch an attempt was
made, of course the u. s. troops will re-
sist il. Gleason has seen Gen. Spear at
ST. Albans, and has arranged for the con-
certed movement, Gen. spear to move on
st. Armand by the high road to Montreal
and after intrenching five miles beyond
the line. to await assistance from New
near Pigeon Hill. Reinforcements are
being sent. A dispatch received an
nounces that Spear has moved teYard
st. Armand from st. Albans with, poo
men. ~
NEW YORK, MAY ga special to the
World from Toronto says the steamers
Algoma and Brooklyn left Sault Ste.
Marie on Thursday with troops tor Fort
William, at which place they expected to
arrive yesterday.
CHICAGO, NAV 2S.-The Fenian excite
ment continues unabated, and cOntribu-
tions of men and money are freely made.
Yesterday bodies of men, from Rockford,
LaSalIe, Aurora, Milwaukee and other
places, passed through here ON their way
to Malone, and last night sixty-five men
from st. Louis we're shipped on the last
train, including Chicago men. Over two
hundred men left this city yesterday.
There ars twenty men at the rolling
mills. all of them said to be veterans
who served in the war, who are preparing
to start, and will probably start to-day.
There was much enthusiasm and in
tense excitement at the Fenian hail last
night. The place WsG filed to the utmost
capacity, and a second meeting was or
ganized in the street. Large sums of
money was raised, and it was expected
that one hundred men would be sent
away LIlS morning.
Two Irish reporters, of morning papers
here, could not Withstand the excitement,
and have left to Join their cOuntrymen.
LOUISVILLE, May 29.-It is stated that
from 1900 to 1000 Fenians are here, await
ing transportation, and VIII be forwarded
as soon as possible.
INDIANAPoLIs, May 2s.-SeVeral Fe-
mans of distinction are reported to have
passed here for the North. Dispatches
have been received from the frontier, ask
ing for men and means. About sixty re-
cruits were obtained yesterday, and five
hundred dollars subscribed TO furnish
transportation for them. They will de-
part Monday.
LOUISVILLE, May 2s, midnight.-The
Fenians held an enthusiastic mass meet
ing in the courthouse this evening, and a
large amount was subscribed to send the
volunteers now awaiting transportation
to the front. Private dispatches from
Buffalo, saying that the Fenians had been
successful in two engagements to-day,
we're read.
NEw YoRH, May 2s.-A council of war
composed of Generals Meade, Mcdowell
land Foster was held this morning, al
which it was decided that the entire con-
troll of affairs on the part of the United
States Government in this vicinity should
be lett in the hands of General Foster,
United States Marshal. The place is now
quiet, and large number of Fenians are
leaving and going both in the direction OF
home and toward Malone, whore they ex.
pect to have stirring time soon.
NEW YORK, May 25.-The following
private dispatch has just been received
here from Malone, n. Y:
" Arrived here at this mo-ning, and
found things better than we expected
viii leave for the front, twenty mile,
north, and will cross during the night
Gen. Gleason, with Lindsay anC
Gallagher, Tribune correspondents, while
accommodating at o'clock this morning
came upon a little party of British OH
GERS. The parties exchanged shots from
revoIvers, and one of the Britons, youth
thought to be Prince Arthur, received 1
flesh wound. GalIagheris horse was shO
under him. Fifty Fenians left 10 capture
the British squad"
UTICA, n. y, May 2s.-Great anxiety Il
expressed here in regard 70 the condition
of General DQnnally. While here las
winter he engaged ostensibly in the bus
iuess of getting up patent saw. A largi
number of earnest Fenians were enrolled
who have more confidence in him than IL
! their local officers. The movements of thu
order here are conducted in very secre
manner, but it is known that many have
gone forward, and many Others are pre-
pairing to leaYe,
ToRoNTo, May 2S.-All quiet during th'
night. Only ten Fenians are reported II
camp at the front of the river.
Eight Fenians were killed and twenty
wounded yesterday. All quiet on thu
Niagara and Detroit frontiers, but ampl'
force will be kept there to defend all thu
borders of the Dominion from banGl
wandering near the lines, who are un
able to return home.
The excitement has almost ceased, ant
business is rapidly resuming its forme
conditions. Ihe Fenian raid is loOke'
upon as complete and ridiculous failure
Latest advices from the Red river ok
pedition indicate that everything is gOini
smoothly forward; and Archibald, th'
newly-appointed Governor, will sool
leave TO assume his duties.