For the last two days, the country
has been electrified by the startling >
news that hosts of Irishmen were col- i
lecting on the border, with the evi
dent purpose of again making an
attempt on Canada.
The suddenness of the movement, !
its extent and possible results, the
mystery maintained by the leaders, '
have qll served to create a deep inter
est, and foster a wide-spread curiosity. ’
Yesterday’s despatches contained a
rather vague and imperfect report of
an action, in which it is stated that
the Fenians were defeated with some
loss. The telegrams fpom Montreal,
indicate that the Canadian authori
ties regarded the invaders with great
coolness, and it was understood to be
the policy of the government to permit
them to penotmte some distance into
the heart of the country, with a view
of cutting off q.ll retreat.
