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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1870-06-03, Page 6The Fenian Bold. Friday's Associated Press Dis- 'patches. .ARRIVAL OF TROOPS. • IfINCHINBROoK, May 27.—A force com- • posed of the 69th Regulars the Garrison Artillery and Engineers of Montreal and the Huntingdon • Battalion arrived this morning at 5 a. m. Previous to their ar- rival the Fenians formed a breastwork of rails at Trout River line on the north of the river about half a mile from our side. ADVANCE oN THE FENIANS. O-ur troops came up at 8:20 when Col. Bagot ordered the 11;mtirtgdon Volunteers, under Col. McEacherit, to deploy acrosi the field, while the 69th were marched along the road, and the artillery crossed the river and were stationed on the south bank. At the word being given the whole line opened fire, and the FENIANS FLED __ helter-skelter, our men following them with a sharp fire till they reached the lines. Then the Fenian officers tried to cheek and° reform. their men, using their revolvers and swords, but in vain, Nothing could stop them until they reached the security of is their camp. RESULTS. The Fenians have on.e man killed, a few wounded and one taken prisoner, while not one of our men. was even hurt. The United States troops are advancing, it is said, with the intention of taking the Fenians prison- ers. Our troops are still stationed on the border. -----ACTIoN,WITH THE FENIANS. SOUTH Ilnenumnncole, May 27.—An- other action took place this morning result- ing in the Fenian force, N-hich invaded Ca- nada at Trout River, being driven back with the loss of twelve wounded.. The British force, consiaing of the 69th regular troops, • uncler Col. Boyd, .numbering 500, the 581th Huntingdon Borderers, tinder Col. A. Mc- • Lachlan, 300 strong, and • the Montreal Garrison Artillery, 330, in all about 1130; left HuSitingdon this morning at 5 o'clock, and marched here 13 miles in three hours. The whole force under the command of Col. Bagot. About 9 'o'clock they encoentered the outposts of the Fenians, who numbered about 100, one mile ou this side of the • lines, ancl the action at once commenced. The Fenians had entered by the road ren - 'ling north a,nd south. -When abont three- fourths of a mile from the line, the Fenians halted and commenced to fortify, digging txenches, and throwing breastworks -aceoss the road, using fences as metalled for the • barricade. They -ware under the command. of General Stern Col. McNeil's Regiment, from ,Pennsylvania, 80 in number, were de- plove4 as skirmishers, or outposts occupying a la -op field about 40 yards in advance of the main body at the breastworks. When the Fenians had been in occupation of the • ground about twenty minutes, 'the British •troops came up, the 50th Battalion formed • an advance guard followed by the 69th and -the Montreal Garrison Artillery, the latter' with rifles. Col. Bagot ordered Col. McEach- ern to deploy his men as skirmishers, which was done. They fired .on the Fenians post- ed among the hops, who replied firing three volleys, after which they broke and ran • back to their intrenchment, which was par- tially completed. They made a stand their and some pretty brisk firing ensued. The .69th regiment, which had previously acted as a support to the 50th, came up and pat- tieipated in the action. In a few minutes, THE FENIANS ABANDONING THEIR BREAST- WORKS, :and breaking for the lines in full retreat, puisited by the victorious Canadian troops, • who followed them as far as the lines, and fired on the fugitives. A detachment of the Fenians, -who were in the bush to the south- east across the Trout river, were also dis- lodged by a Well directed fire and driven back. Retreating Fenians threw away arms,- ammunition, &c., most of which fell into our hands. Col. Starr, in command, was one of the first to leave, •and drove to Malone in a buggy ahead of the rest. The action lasted half an. hour only. VOLUNTEER COURAGE. the volunteers behaved with the Cool- ness of veterans, and fired with 'admirable regularity, never flinchingthe least nuclei. the Fenians fire • FLYING BEFORE A SHADOW.' The bulk of the Fenian force did not re- main at Trout River after the defeat, but started for Malone broken and shattered. Some who remained at their camp at Trout River, saw a red cow in the woods, and fancying the pursuing red coats had crossed openeclfire, and kept blazing away for some time before the mistalee was dis- covered.- THE WOUNDED MEN all managed to get away to the village. The Fenian Col. Campbell was badly shot through the breast among the hops, and there is a rumor that he has since died of the wound. The houses between the. op- posing forces were badly wrecked by bul- lets. Private Edward. Moreguay, 50th bat- tallion, was thel only man on our side hurt, he sustained a mere scratch on the head froni a splinter of a bell. Cap,t. Kennedy, of Troy, of the Fenian force, wafound aft - r the battle in the woods by some civilians and a soldier, who took him prisoner. • He was examined as to Fenian matters, -and begged hard for his life, Col.. Baggot told him he would intercede for him if he would tell the truth, which he promised to do. • TROOPS RETIRING TO HUNTINGDON. After the fight the main body of regtdaas and the Montreal garieon a/Wiry retired to Huntingdon, leaving the 50th and 1st THE HURON EXPOSITOR, • company of the 69th and artillery, each to hold the ground until further orders These forces were bivouacked at Holbrook's Corn- ers, about one mile from the lines, and close to the scene of action, and await further orderso.N THE ROAD TO HINCHINBROOK. I left Malone shortly after 12 to come here. When about 3 miles from Malone I met the lst squad of Fenians falling back. As I progressed the number increased. They were in an irregular squad, walking slowly and apparently tired and foot sore. They were much better armed aud uniformed than the Fenians who returned from the" other fight. Most of them wore Uniforms consisting of green jackets and blue United States aimy pants. The majority zetained their arms. The distance from Malone to Trout River is about 11, miles, a,nd the re" - turning Fenians were seldom -out of sight until I reached the latter place. The num- ber passed was about six hundred, among them Gen. Starr, who rude in a buggy with three others, and was among the first; also General McNeil, who comrna.nded the Fe- nian skirmish line, whom I interviewed. Th following is his account, which differs m erially from the Canadian officers. THE FENIAN ACCOUNT. The Fenians merched in to Canada about nine to take a tie* position, while other troops threw up breastworks. His • regi- ment, forty in number, were deployed • as skirmishers. As soon as the descried the British troops approaching they • fired three volleys on them, which were return- • ed, and they retreated back to cover at the breastworks. General Starr seeing that the enemy out-nmnbered them, ordered a re- treat, and he himself set the example. -Their main body of 250 at the bre4sttvbrke • dicl not participate, only the skiamishing party of 40. The British troops followed them to the line anct some distance over. He was intending ,to rally fugiteltvee and form a camp one mile from Malone. - Pro- perty to the value of about sixty thousand dollars remained at the camp and about the river. On arriving at Ti out river. I saw THE FENIAN CANIP. • consisting of some packing cases, boxes of ammunition &c, Near a collection of barns and sheds, where theie were only about 50 Fenians remaining, all the rest being in re- treat. One of the retreating body carried a large green flag. The stragglers mostly avowed their intention of trying it again. Both Fenians and Americans appear to con- sider it a high-handed outrage that our troops should have fired at the Fenians when they were over the line. •Colonel McEach- ren being`raoantedwhen leading on the bat- tallion was a conspicuous mark for the Fe maxis, and had a narrow escapie from being hit. - The inhabitants here stite that with the exception of demanding provisions and __tobacco, the Fenians during their visit yes- terday were quite orderly and did not com- mit any outrages. A number of citizens of Trout.River have sent away their women and children, fearing trouble. Au eye witness of the fight says that at first the Fenians fired with remarkable precision and steadiness. FENIAN DEFEAT—TROOPS RETIRING. HrercHitznnooic, May 27.—The troops are retiring to Huntingdon. All the Fenians were driven back acs A the lines, and knap- sacks, rifles and amninei.ition lay scattered on de field. Our men have taken one pri- soner. Great disgust is. expressed by the American farmers near the border at the eonduct of the Fenians robbing them. The weather is very hot and the men are suffer- ing much flora blistered feet, otherwise all well and in good spirits. • REPULSE OF THE FENIANS.' HoennooK's CoRNER'S, May 27.—Five hundred Fenians were driven from a barri- cade, made one mile west of this place, back to the lines, leaving their knapsacks scat- -tered over the fields. The firing for a short tirae Wes sharp on both sides, The men were very- enthusiastic. The Fenians fired the first shot. FENIAN- RAGE OVER THEIR LOSSES. FRELIGHSBURG, May 27, 10 a.m.—The breech -loading Snider, used by °our troops, is a much more formidable weapon than the Fenians ever imagined. It has a longer range than their Springfields, which they. threw away sin disgust when. retreating. The Fenians Spleen and rage at their igno- minious defeat on the 25th, is tremendous and with fresh arrivals at St. Albans and yet afraid to advance they are worieing themselves into a frenzy, • and - the sudden death of a few hundred on our outposts is highly probable. The Horne Guards since the 25th, have been largely recruited, and our troops have every confidence in their officer. • TWO SUSPECTED FENIANS were arreetecl at ten o'clock this morning, a mile from Frelighsburg, by a patrol of Cap- tain Muir's troop sent in pursuit. Mr. • Voght, the artist is here sketching the bat- tle field. The women are returning to the 'houses, and I think all is, Over. FENIANS MOVING TO THE FRONT. ltfkrioNE, May 27.—The Fenians who have been loafing about town have sudden- ly disappealed within about half an hour. It is supposed they have gone to the front, • THE ENGAGEMERT AT HUNTINGDON. MALONE, J. Y., May 27., 2 p.m.—A skirmieh took place about 10 o'clock this morning at Trout River, Huntingdon, be- • tween the Fenia,ns and the Canadian forces. The Fenians were strongly posted, under the command of Gen. Starr, but were oblig- ed to recross the border to their eld camp on this side. They are much demoralized. The most of them say they will fight if they are given the chance. A huge number have deserted. and are striking for the railroad in all directions. 4$1, Ju E 3, 1870. • , FENIAN PRISONERS. One man of the Fenian 'forces was mor- tally wounded, and fell into the bands of the Canadians. • It is notknown whether he is dead or not. Two others were wounded and have just been brought in. One of them was wounded in the head. THE BUGLE SOUNDS. FRELIGHsBURG, May 27.—At 3 o'clock this morning the whole foice stationed in this vicinity was aroused by the sound of the alarm, a despatch having been received from. Colonel Smith, who is on the frontier to send at once the No. 1 troop of cavalry un- der command of Capt. Muir's and the 52nd. Battalion. The Victorias, Stationed at Stanbridge, have also been sent for, the in-, strnctions being to forward every available man to the old camping gtound, an attacre being considered imminent. WHAT SPEAR 13 DOING. • FREUGHSBURG, May 27,—It is reported here that Gen. Speers, the successful leader at Pigeon Hill in 1866, is bringing a force of Fenians to Cook's Cornelia from St. Al- bans, and an attack on Col:Smith's position. is expected. The men of the 52nd have all left for the front, as well as Captain Males cavalry. The people are in a gi eat state of excitement, and many of them have their goods packed up for an exodus in- case the Fenians are successful. Of this, however, I think there is little fear. -A special says that when Gen. Gleason crossed into Canada near Malone yesterday, he had with him 2,000 men, and that he has since been, larely reinforced. He now occu- pies a position four miles, beyond the lines. He is entrenched strongly, and is confident of holding his position. • THE YANKEES FEED THE FENIAN MOB. MALONE, VT., May • 27, 10:20 have just arrived here from St. Albans. The Fenian mob at the latter 'Place was fed last night by Gen. Foster, United States Marshall. There was talk this morning of another advance by the Fenians from St. Albans or St. Armand, but to my mind this is out of the question, as they are utterly demoralized. All the bars and saloons were closed. A guard was placed on the train from St Al- bans this morning to prevent Fenians enter- ing without paying fare. A Council of War was held last night at St. Albans, Gen. Spear was elected coin - Mandel., and a forward movement determin- ed on if possible. Eight hundred Canadian voluntems, men- tioned in my last night's' report, were not; going west from Montreal, as stated, but re- turning from St. Armand, where they had been stationed, the danger being probably considered over. There are about nine hundred Fenians in camp at Trout River, eleven miles north of here, and close to the Canada line, under the coMmand of Gen. Gleason, of Virginia, who arrived yesterday. The railway station at S b.. Albans is drap- ed in mourning for the dead Fenians. A guard of United States troops was there all night to preserve order among Fenians, who slept in numbers on the platform. • Malone is full of stragglers from the main body. Two hundred more now waiting trans- portation at Potsdam Junction, are expect- ed here this afternoon, and a forward move- ment is expected. I go on to the front without delay.. Thos. Murray, of Portland is the name of one of the Fenians killed. A company of U. S. troops arrived this morning. ARREST OF FENIANS. MALONE, N. Y., May 27, 1:50 p.m.—The -Fenians returning from Trout River were met by the United States Marshall Hazen, and disarmed, they are mostly here. Some are encamped in the woods about two miles distant, Gens. Gleason and Donnelly jare here, the latter who belongs to Pittsburg, arrived this afternoon with a force of 250 Fenians from the west. They are TRYING.TO RALLY THE MEN for another demonstration, and Donnelly made a speech to them this afternoon. About 30 Fenians remain at the camp at Trout Ri- ver guarding the stores, which it is said are, • to be seized by the United States authorities, a squad of United States soldiers went there this evening. Two more Ompanies of • American troops and 75 Feniaits have just got in by cars from the west. YESTERDAY'S ROUTE. Huntington, May 27.—The Fenians ad- vance at Trout River has met with a severe repulse. They came across and fired the first shot, but had hardly time to return when the volunteers were after them, and ldrove them like sheep across the line. The gio-and in the vicinity is strewn with knapsacks, rifles, enamunition, and in their skedaddle eight Of them were wounded, some in the back. Gen. Gleason, the Fenian has gone back to New York disgusted. He declares that all hope is now at an end, and that no advance could possibly be made on the east front, without complete disaster. The Fe- nians are all pouring in on Malone, and an- other 'skirmish may possibly take place, but the majority of them are demoralized. SEIZURE OF FENIAN ARMS. St. Albans, May 27. ---United States Marshal Flanagan went to Franklin, and seized the Fenian arms there. About 400 Fenians are now an their way to that place, it is supposed to take them from him. It is belie-ved that Gen. Donnelly's wound is mortal. • • THE SEPOYS ASK FOR FOOD. St Albans, May 27. -J -The only Fenians that left for their homes last evening were the Burlington boys, the rest remained,' and were provided with food by the -United States Marshal, Foster, and the village au thorities. Sorae fonnd shelter in the depot and with friends, bu:i many were compelled to remain out doors. The men and officers seem to be without money. Some say O'Neil has one or two hundred thousand dollars of Fenian tunds with him, but this is doubted. Gen's Spear, Gleason, and Orlin, who arrived this morning, have, with others of the Brotherhood, been :in close consul- tation, Gen. Spear has just ordered the men to go into encampment two or three miles from - here. • THE GUEIHLLIA MOSBY. St Albans, May 27.—Gen. Spear wants the men to return to the Canadian line to divert the Canadian troops from Hunting- don. The U. S. Marshal received a, telegram_ last night that Government will not pay for .the transportation of the Fenians home, but that the expense must be borne by the State Government. Colonel Mosby is reported to have left for the borders atan early hour this morning with fifty picket men. General Donnelly cannot recover. He is failing fast. • After the engagement at Richard's farm, the Canadian troops came to this side of the line and seized a piece of artillery and a large quantity of arms andatnmunition that; had been abandoned. Gen. Foster has, or will make, formal dc - mends for its return._ • All reports say that he has made the de- mand, and the reply was that he could only have it at the point of the bayonet. FENIANS DRIVEN BACK. St Albans, May 27.—The latest despatch from Malone states that the Fenians cros- sed the lines at Trout River, and engaged the Canadians. -A sharp Bight ensued, en whiell the Fe- nians Were defeated. They report one killed, but no doubt there ,are more. Six hundred of them have just returned to Ma- lone. About one hundred and fifty have just come in here from a short distance in the country -where they went to hold a consul- tation. - ALL QUIET. • St J ohn's, May 27th. —The Rifle Brigade band is playing in the barracks square, which is thronged -with admiting civilians, . Camp equipments and blankets have been forwarded to Frelighsburg for 500 volun- teers to remain there. NEWS AT ST ALBANS. St John's, Quebec. -_I -have just return- ed from St. Albans and Franklin, Vt., there were only about 300 Fenians at St. Albans, tho greater part of them left for Malone this evening. O'NIEr IN JAIL. O'Neil is still in jail at Burlington, and his gang are quite crestfallen. The Fe- nian Cols Brown and McGinnis were this afternoon arrested by the United States Marshal. YANKEE SYMPATHY WITH THE FENIANS. This morning, two hundred Fenitins marched out from St. Albans, about three miles, to haye a consultation. •The leaders did not put in an appearance, and they re- turned in the afternoon. They were met on the way by two companies of United States troops, who cheered the Fenians heartily; nearly every one of them being *sympathizers with the Fenians, but have to perform their duty. Gen. Spear is commander-in-chief since O'Niel's arrest, and left to -day for Ma- lone. 1 E MALONE MOVEMETT.- . The movement in the vicinity Of St Al- bans is said tolave been a feint Malone is the grand rallying place just now, but as our gallant troops have. routed them there as well as at Eccles, they will find it hard to concentrate enough.mea to make a cros- sing in' to our territory many yards. DEMORALIZED, FENIANS. Those that were at St Albans are without money or food, and no wonder, when they are nothing more than the roughs and bar- room loafers of the American cities. Talk about Stanley Street, why, the residents of that respectable locality are gentlemen in appearance with those I saw to -day. O'Neil tried to rally them to a charge on our troops at Eccles, but they were not to the fore. He told them that he was ashamed of them. and gave up the command to a reporter of the Boston Pilot, named Boyer. ()Niel re- tired to the road, and was convenie-ntly ar- rested by the U. S. Marshal. ARRIVAL OF TRoOPS. Just as I left St. Albans this evening, .five car-lcads of U. S. troops arrived accom- Panied by GensMeade and McDowell. The Generals- and two companies remained at St. Albans, the remainder went on to Malone. Here our boys are as jubilant as ever and spoiling for a fight. Men. have 'been sent to Cook's Cornors to -day. The troops here now number about 1,000 men, regulars and volunteers, and can be shipped to any point at a short notice. 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No partic A number in the city, a where Sir Jo -sons not hav Mickel and Yeeterday the Fenians -of here, and Volunteere The sense - day, that the by Indians, a (Iseu The troops vanOe.. The force t't ment, the Gat Montre,a1 al The Fenian • work with ra • the north ba • half a mile fro of the arrival. At half pas Baggot tenon, under • cross. The69th the road ant und go up thet These matste and the whole The Fenian shots; stiCh 2 since Bull Rut Our men for wail they rem Fenian (act after crossing t and revolvers, - None of our posed the Fent, One is said .tc prisoner. The troops a and will take t _night The Eemans still wait at the Hunt and M here are be distant. Both News has co the Fenians, their skdeaddli sacks on the fie have taken. ])lai (Issued Information -collision with brook as it ap our forces (1,,50 Five hundred a barricade, On Corners, baelt sacks scattered4 The firing wa both Bides. This morning, nranbering abot to attack the Fe Col: Baggot, of the whole. 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