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GRASS VALLEY UNION JUNE 9, 1866 183
as he went north on the same train with General Meade. The latter fixed his headquarters at
Ogdensburg. He has the chief direction of affairs on the frontier. . . .
The “invasion of Canada” by Colonel O’Neil seems to have been nothing more than a
bold raid for the purpose of diverting attention from the main line of operations. At the head
of a force of one thousand men, O’Neil crossed the Niagara on the night of the 31st of May,
captured the town of Fort Erie, and after waiting for reinforcements one day, advanced along
the railroad toward Port Colborne, at the mouth of the Welland Canal. At Ridgeway, five miles
from Fort Erie, on June 2d, the Fenians were attacked by Canadian volunteers, supported by
British regulars, and a sharp engagement ensued, in which, according to Toronto dispatches, the
regulars and volunteers suffered the heaviest loss. Meantime, the defenders of Canada continue
to arrive, and the invaders were out-numbered. A company of volunteer artillery occupied Fort
Erie in the rear of O’Neil. Retreat being necessary, the Fenians retired to Fort Erie, fought and
whipped the Canadian volunteers, and then attempted to cross to the American side. Here they
were overhauled by the United States gunboat Michigan and compelled to surrender. They were
kept on rafts in the river in order to prevent a rescue by the Fenians who continued to gather
on the American shore. A number of Fenians fell into the hands of the enemy. The loss of the
British during the raid is reported at fifty killed and wounded. The Fenian loss in battle was
less.
The United States Government is taking the usual precautions to enforce the observance of
the neutrality laws. No arrests have been made, however, and only a few cases of arms have
been seized. We cannot spare many troops for guarding the frontier without interfering with the
garrisons of the South. Mere civil process will not bother the Fenians much.
FENIAN EXCITEMENT.— On the receipt of the news from Canada on Wednesday, the Fenians
of Allison’s Ranch held a meeting which was quite enthusiastic. Over a thousand dollars was subscribed
on the spot, and eight true patriots immediately came forward and offered their services to the cause of
their country. We understand that they, with four others, making twelve in all, left for San Francisco on
the stage Thursday morning, to take the first steamer for New York, where they intend to join the forces
under General Sweeny. We wish them success, and hope to see them again on their return from the “seat
of war.”
THE Kennebec Company, whose claims are among the best in North San Juan, are preparing to put
off a blast, in their diggings of between two or three hundred kegs of powder.
DISCHARGED.—The man who was accused of stealing a team at Nevada, of which we made
mention yesterday, was examined by Dr. Tyrrell, yesterday, and proved to be insane. He was discharged.
IMPROVEMENTS.—A new sidewalk is being laid in front of the Methodist Church on Neal street,
also in front of the Congregational Church on the corner of Neal and Church streets. The walk in front
of the Methodist church, has been in a bad condition for a long time, and the improvement was much
needed.
NEW STABLE.—A new livery stable has been started in this place by Mr. Jno. Cornelison. There
are some fine horses kept at this stable and Mr. Cornelison, being an old hand at the business, knows
what’s what, and how to please his customers. If you would like to take a nice little drive, or horseback
ride, just call at the Mazeppa Stable on Neal street, a few doors above Mill, and try the stock kept there.
NEW PAPER.—E. B. Boust, of the Dutch Flat Enquirer, and W. B. Lyon, County Recorder of