The New York herald., 1870-05-28
THE FENIANS
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A Sklrmisll Near Trout River,
i'm Canada.
Rout Of the Invaders and Their Retreat
Into the United States.
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Preparations Making for An
other Invasion.
Order from Washington to Seize
Agt Fenian Arms.
Reports from Various Parts of
the Country.
Trout RIVER, NEAR MALONE, N. T.,
VA Sr AInANS VT MAY II. 1870.

Another engagement took place this morning on
the Trout river line, tnree-qnarters OF mile over
the border. The Fenians were routed, and mmedi-
atey withdrew to their encampment on the Ameri.
can side which is within stones throw OF the di-
vidlng line One man belonging to the Fenian force
was killed. two were severely wounded, while cap
tain was taken prisoner. Not single Canadian re-
ceiyed scratch.
NUMEROUS MIcAwDEaS.
Last night that portion OF the Fenlan army quar-
tered here was augmented by the arrival OF 300
men from New York and Troy, and the prospect OF
those who had fought at Cooks Corner began to
brighten. 1t was thought that grand rally could
sbe made, and that by vigorous and determined
efforts their fortunes might be somewhat retrieved.
70 mat end those more cheerful than the rest en-
couraged their fellows, and 1t was finally resolved
upon to make bold advance.
THE FENIAN cAMP.
il may be mentioned that for some days past the
regular encampnIent OF tue Fenans has been on the
bank OF the Trout river, ami wItniD . few hundred
yards from the border. This u the point where
customs arc paid, while it also forms small village,
there being seyceal wooden structures In the
vicinity. The Fenlan camp was Immediately
st the rear OF q little church, secure In its
way, but very much exposed. Here they encamped
ard at once placed guards sentry, but their
movementsand doings generally could easily be OBJ
served from. the Canadian side. Wednesday pro-
bakly not more than hundred Fenians, with
thear officers, had congregated here, but that num-
Der was gradually increased by the slow ar.
rival OF stragglers, who, by the way, were COM
PEELED to walk twelve miles from Malone, over O
wretcnsd road, 10 reach the place
TIRED AND HUNGRY FENiANs.
Wnen Ahe train arrived last evening conveying
the New York and Troy patches the men were quite
fatgued and tagged out from exhaustion, having it
coiH I,,t faxu
during their twenty-four hours Journey. Under the
circumstances therefore, tncy did not at once pro.
ceed to the encampment at Trout river, but fingered
here in Mslone, some sleeping In the
depot, others in barns and railways. A few. how
ever, journeyed cut In the dark. When the day
dawned the worawas given TO move from Malone,
and about fifty men promptly answered the sum-
mons Frustrated by hunger and fatigue great
many were unable to proceed, and though DETER
mined 10 fight waited until their strength should be
recruited. At about four O'Clock the men began
70 rouse themselves properly, and having baen
given TO understand thai an engagement to take
place in a lew hours they LETT Malone in small
groups and wended their way toward camp. Il was
O weary tramp, ana the prospects were anything
but encouraging.
ORGANIZING THE ARMY.
Meanwhile q company OF United States regulars
arrived at Malone from SaeKett's Haibor circum-
stance which induced the Fenans to quit
the town more rapidly aaId IN larger
numbers. It was fully eight o'clock when
any sort OF an attempt Was made TO organize the
Fenans at the camping ground. The details came
IN rregularly and at long intervals, and although
einforcement was anxiously expected, none
put In az appearance. The struggling parties
that dribbed In at once donned some
kind or o uniform, and were armed with
lne breech-loaders and plenty Of ammunition.
They now numbered $50 men, one-third veterans,
and the rest, though stanch and haarty looking el
lows, evidently unframed and undsciplined. ON
GERS, neuienants and prlvates were all mixed mp
together-indeed 1t was impossible TO tell one
from the other-and most Of the men pres
ent were entirely ignorant as to who
was In comIaGal, tieir destination or
any circumstance whatever OF the coming battle.
To most Of them General Starr, the commander, was
completely unknown, and al the preliminary evolu-
tions were characterized by much disogdeE Great
excitement prevailed, all the preparatory arrange
ments being ifregnlaiiy carried out Some grum-
bled at the pauoity Of the numbers. some at
the officers, who appeared to know very
little Of what they were about, and
others at the iii-timed attempt generally. Bsta
rtgid determination was observable on most OF the
men, many of whom were not slow to give vent to
their feelings OF indlgnai against Great Britain
Someswore they would sooner die than return
homeward.
ArvAScING TO THE LINE.
After much parleyiug the Fenlans were goi toge-
ther and at the word OF command the force moved
out upon the road and faced in the direction Of the
border. But very little was now spoken. Scarcely
whisper was heard as the men approached the line
Of division. On they marched, nrepuarly to be
sure, but with rapidity ana apparent
the observer that should their foe be encountered
an engagement must takeplace.
ACROSS THE LINE.
The Fenians crossed the border at twenty minutes
past eight O'Clock, and continued their march in
through maple grove, they hated ana commenced
to throw up DIeastwoTks
This undertaking they began with will, and were
proceeding brisl1y when suddenly the Canadian
Z forces move IN sight at distance OF abont
apparion, but the sight of the red coats reused the
Fenians. They seemed 70 forget their position, and
suuggIe The Canadian force, numbering l,SoO
men and 800 reserve chiefly consisting OF the Han-
Bagot, OF the Slxty-nlnth regulars, British Army.
GETTING READY TO FIGHT
Upon the approach OF The Canadian volunteers the
ekrmshers having being previously thrown out about
twenty yards In advance OF The man body. The
spectacle was strange one and fully exhibited the
thorough foohardiness OF the men who desired 20
avenge their wrongs. The Fenians stood sti but
the Canadian forces continued TO advance in three
coumns, ana nrst opened the battle by o round OF
musketry.
Aut. ss THE ENCAGEMENT
The distance between the con,ensllng fore ea how
ever TOO great for the shots TO axe effect The
Fenians promptly answered the fire. and the skIr.
Iifshefs In the front now coming closer together,
were evidently determined 10 rush into the very
laws OF death. The consequence was fatal Poorly
covered By the main line, the band OF skirmlshers
bIindiy advanced, the Canadians meanwhile pepper
ing away and the Fenians returning rre with ali the
appearances Of determination to maintain their
Derilous position. A loud, sharp voey came
whizzng through the trees, and the leader OF the
administers Dennis Dugan. was numbered among
the dead. The Canadians were now rapidly adj
vancing on the Fenians breastworks, al the time
Keeping ND the fire. The right and left columns
colnmenced 10 dcpiOy skirmshers, the Intention
beng to surround and capture the entire or tle
fenaD body.
RETREAT oRDERED.
Previous TO this General starr gave the order 10
retreat, but with remarkable daring and cOoine5s
the Fcnians In the front denantly answered him
"Eoterl neverl We viii fight, AID let US die
rather than 60 back. Come on''
STARR vASlsEEs.