Posted on 11/04/2024 6:59:12 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
OGDENSBURGH, N.Y., Thursday, Nov. 3 -- 5 P.M.
A large number of armed men are on the islands above and below this place. Many strangers have been in town all day. A raid on the town is feared. Business has been suspended. Everybody is arming. A tug has gone to reconnoitre. Three men have been arrested for firing in the street. Men and arms have been sent for.
OGDENSBURGH, N.Y., Thursday, Nov. 3 -- 8 P.M.
A propeller arrived here to-day and reported that an organized rebel force was occupying Wells" and Maple Leaf Islands, eighteen miles above this place. She also reported armed men on the islands below.
A number of strangers have been in town all day, the majority of whom disappeared at dusk in the direction of the islands.
Five men were arrested, and they refused to give any account of themselves. They were armed with revolvers.
A tug-boat passed down this afternoon, hugging the American shore. About forty men were on board.
A force has been sent out to reconnoitre in the direction of the Islands.
The citizens are forming companies, which are stationed at the railroad depot, &c.
Flour, grain, &c., is being sent away. Extensive preparations are being made.
The following dispatch was received yesterday (Thursday) by His Honor the Mayor:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 1864. The Mayor of the City of New-York:
This department has received information from the British Provinces to the effect that there is a conspiracy on foot to set fire to the principal cities in the Northern States on the day of the Presidential election. It is my duty to communicate this information to you. W.H. SEWARD.
To which the following reply was sent:
MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW-YORK, Nov. 3, 1864.
Hon. Wm. H. Seward;
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I don’t recall hearing anything about the interesting activities in the north in 1864. Thanks for posting.
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