The New York herald., 1866-06-24
COLONIAL LESSONS FROM THE ftNIAa INVASION
The Confederation Scheme Menace 10 thu
United States.
Its Success Rendered Certain by the
Eastport Expedition.
&c. &c. &c.
skirmish mt Pigeon Uiii.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
MONTREAL, June %, 1899
Yesterday evening skirmish occurred with party
of Fcuians Pigeon Hill tho Fenian force, a small
one, being reconnaissance They nrod upon an out
post sentinel when IL was discovered that largo do.
achmcnt Of tho Irish army in tho adjoining woods,
on a road leading into Franklin in tho States
pany OF tho Rchceu light infantry at ordered
to arms and instructed to intercept tho Fonan retreat,
the Fenian force successfully rctrcatcd through
deep stream. More than twenty shots exchanged.
without the loss Of hfe, however Tho Fcnians we're
we'll armed with carbnes and sabres, though roughly
attired
Discharge OF tho pit
Canadian Ministry and Confederation,
sPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD
OTTAWA, June %, 1900
The follow ng is the OF general order issued b,
General Napier to the Volunteers their temporary
discharge from service
GENERAL voLusrgrR MILITIA NO l.
HsAporARTERs, OTTAWA, June q 1bss
In releasing the Volunteers for tho present from active
duty the Commander Chief desires to make known
10 the officers officers and men OF tho
| force the PRIDE and Subtraction With which he ha,
| witnessed the patriotism and energy displsye
| by them IN their instantaneous Response 70 th'
| call 10 arms. Tho Commander In Chief wishes 10 OF
press his admiration OF the promptiude with which OF
| the occasion whom opportunity afforded them
meeting the enemy, the volunteers under nre
has deep sympathy with the friends and relatives o
| those who th"rs mot soldiers death The dscipIin.
and -rQod conduct or tho force while In seryic
| have tecured tho APPRECIATION of theIr mliia,
| 10 the Commander. In. Chief Tho Com fhsnd.. i.
Chief wishes 10 impress the minds o. the volunteer
that though the late attack the Canadians has proyet
n failure the organization by which u was attempted
still exists and that rs leaders do not hesitate 10 declare
public that they mediate renewal of the Invasion
Under tbcee circumstances the Commander In Chic
that the volunteer force generally will continue
all convenient times TO perfect themselves In drill
discpns that they may BE- ablo successfully repe
| any future aggression that may be attempted
/ From Q Conversation I had with Mr. Holton th,
leader Of the opposition In Parliament undertAnd th
policy of that party 10 be- that confederation l.
forcsone conclusion, not 10 waste their strength IA
further opposing IT, except for tho purpose Of siavni
on In the nope that accident. such IA cham
Of ministry In England may defeat n IL u n
mated they feel confident n will fall Of IT, ~ctsh
before long IN VII ch the wisdom Of their polcJ
| will receive full vndlrston
| The sentiments aied by Mr. Chambers In Pafiia
ment last evening have created sensation here and
may be only the precursor % similar bold utcrsnces
aud the small opposition party have clearly some mpof
limo % policy marked out VII ch will interest more
/ people han ihoso of canada The issue between Tia
government and the opposition will be developed by cir
| clmsianccs only Mr. Brown II expected sOon % give
the government surprise BY falling into the ranks o
1 the opposition. Lively times may then BE- expected
/ darcy MrGce has been appointed Justice ~ thi
L peace for Montreal by the Governor General