Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-05

British.
From Special Correspondent
ALBAsy, Jan. 3, 1887.
As YOU may suppose, all sorts of rumors
are rife and here but there IS enc lately reach
ed us by gentleman direct from Buffalo, 10 which
snsiderabe credence is given. Ii is neither more nor
lsss than that an attack was been made on Navy
island on New Years Day. by the British regular
.r.ope end loyaii-, volunteers, headed py oelonei
McNab and that under cover of a severe canonading
from the Chippewa 81 le they finally effected land
ing Some severe fighting is said to have taken place,
which resulted in the loyasts obtaining possession,
and remaining masters OF the island us iur'n .a
stated that they came down the stream huggng the
shore OF Grand Island close and so effected landing
On that part Of Navy Island, Immediately covered by
the east end Of Grand Island! Such Is the rumor-
which send 10 you for what II IS worth.
We are all excitement here, but tins excitement
does not manifest itself In any particular BUDDHIST OF
public feeling but rather IN silent, snllen, settled
determination of vengeance, for me arocious act OF
butchery recently perpeuated. In all parts Of the
CITY, Young, active, hardy, and daring men may be
seen securing up their rifles, and setting Their shot
-urs in order. There is no longer any conceaiment
of their intentions; no alleged hunung or snooung
party" They openly state that they mean 10 take
dinner in Toronto IN or weeks. large meeting
Of citizens was held here yesterday relative to Cana
da and the late outrage Great excitement prevaiieo,
and Mr.. L. r. Allen Of Buffalo, sent for from the
Hsuse of Assembly. He came-made short
speech, and recommended calm and delberaiive con-
duct t further particulars should arrive ms to the be-
meeting adjourned till tomorrow, Thursday.
Durfee's funeral was attended by nearly 5000 peo-
pie. In coming into town this afternoon, met al
least from 20 TO 80 men, armed IN various ways ana
in groupes Of various numbers, taking up the line oil
march, for the scene of action. i send this by
special messenger. In haste
On Saturday morning last correspondence took
place between the District Attorney Of the u States
(by the hand Of Jsdge McLane Of Buffalo) and Col
Allan McNah, the British Commander Of the Niagara
frontier. This was few hours previous to the out
rage ont the Caroline nd feaderswil perceive that
the British officer promptly disavows all intentions Of
infringing orr neutrality, while he raps his couespon-
dent pretty severely on the knuckles respecting osr
quasi neulraltythat sort Of impartalIty which IS all
on one side. As soldier and a gentleman, we are
bound 10 believe Colonel McNab's professions, and
entertain not the slightest doubt that the whole affair
proceeded from that embittered pariizan feeling OF
personal grudge which is always the concemitant Of
border hostilities
BrrrALe, 18th Dec. 1887.
Sir.-Our city has been thrown into commotlon,
this morning, BY report that certain armed forces
under ysur command, had landed upon Grand Is
land and within the territory OF the United States
believe the report unfounded-but 10 quiet the APP
PREDECESSORS OF our citizens, have pledged myself as
an officer and in behalf of the public authorities that
every measure shall be taken 10 prevent sach an oc-
currence Pursuant ts this pledge, have N the so-
sencc OF the Marshal, commissioned JUDGE mclean
Of this city, upon whose statements yeu can rely
with entire confidence, TO present this letter and 10
make you fully acquainted with the object and pur-
poses Of tbs coRmunication. BE assured SIR, that
the public authorizes upon this frontier will put forth
every effort 10 maintain strict neutrality and to re-
straiD al who may manifest any disposition 10 COM
promi, il. ! am sir, with great consideration,
Your obt serv't vi. w. RooEHs.
Dist ATTY for the co. OF Ere Acting for the u. s.
To Col A. ~. McNab, Cong Her Msl. Forces on
the Niagara frontier.
HEAD QUARTERS, CHIPPEWA Dec. %, 1887.
Sr-I have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt
Of your letter, of this morning. just handed by
Judge McLsne
With respect TO the report in the city Of Buffalo,
that certain forces under my command, had landed