New-York tribune., 1870-05-28

none put in an appearance. The struggling par
ties that drbblcd in at once donned some
kind of uniform, and were armed with fine breech-
leaders and plenty of ammunition. They now num-
bored $50 men, one-thiTd veterans, and the rest
tbouph stanch and hardy looking fellows, evidently
unframed and undisciplned. Officers, lieutenants,
and privates were all mixed mp together-indeed it
was impossible 10 tell one from the other-and most
of the men present were entirely ignorant
TO who was in command, their destination,
any circumstances whatever of the coming battle
To most of them Gen. Starr, the commander, was
completely unknown, and all the preliminary evou-
tions were characterized by much disorder. Great
excitement prevailed. All the preparatory arrange
ments being rregulary carried out, some gTumbled
at the paucity of the numbers at the officers
who appeared TO know very little of what they
about and others at the iltined attempt generally
But rigid determination observable on most of
the men, many of whom not slow to give vent
to their feelings of indignation against Great Britain
Some swore they would sooner die than return home
ward.
After much parleying the Fcnians were got
together, and at the word of command the force
moved out upon the road and faced in the direction
of the border. Scarcely whisper was heard as the
men approached the line. On they marched, irregu-
larly TO be sure, but with rapidity and apparent
desire for fight that plainly showed 10 the observer
that should their foe be encountered engagement
must take place.
The Fenians crossed the border at twenty minutes
past o'clock, and continued their march in a
solid body for about half mile, when, passing
through maple grove, they halted and commenced
to throw up breaStworks.
This undertaking they began with a will, and were
proceeding briskly when suddenly the Canadian
forces hove in sight at distance of about 500 yards
Their appearance was like apparition, but the
sight of the red coats reused the Fenians. They
seemed to forget their position, and by suppressed
cry ntimated their desire for the struggle The
Canadian force, numbering 800 and SO0reserve,
chiefly consisted of the Huntington volunteers and
were under command of Col. Bagot, of the Goth Reg
ulars, British Army.
Upon the approach of the Canadian volunteers the
Fenians were drawn up in line of battle, sixteen
skirmshers having been previously thrown out about
twenty yards in advance of the main body The
spectacle was a strange one, and fully exhibited the
thorough foolhardiness of the men who desired TO
avenge their wrongs The Fenians stood still, but
the Canadian forces continued to advance in three
columns and first opened the battle by a round of
musketry.
The distance between the contending forces, how
ever was too great for the shots to take effect The
Fenians promptly answered the fire. Poorly covered
hv the main line the band of skimsheIs blindly adj
vanced the Canadians meanwhile firing away, and
the Fenians returning fire with all the appearance Of
determination to maintain their position a loud,
sharp volcy came through the trees and the leader
of the skiImishcrs, Dennis Dugan, numbered
among the dead. The Canadians now rapidly
advancing on the Fenians breastworks, all the time
keeping up the fire. The right and left columns com
menced to deploy skTmshers, the intention being 10
surround and capture the entire of the Fenian body.
Previous to this Gen. Starr gave the order to re-
treat but with remarkable daring and coOlness the
! Fenians in the front defantly answered him
Never! never! We will fight and let us die rather
! than 90 back. Come on I"
! But needless of their entreaties to lead them TO
| battle, Cen Starr turned round alone and disap-
peared. With desperation the Fenians rallied, but
being without leader, they fired indiscrimiuately
They were beyond control, and every single man
seemed TO fight on his own separate account uncon-
scious that within few minutes they would be per-
haps beyond the hope Of deliverance.
The volunteers were closing around their adj
versaries and if by way Of warning, fired several
volleys in rapid succession, and another of the Fe-
nian skirmishers, officer named Donnely fell TO
the ground. The Fenians entirely out Of order and
desperate and completely demoralized, were about
to make a wild charge, when luckily they wheeled
around. and, scattering fled in different directions
LATEST NEWS FROM THE "sEAT OF wAR'-THE
FENIAN LEADERS wRANGLING AMONG THEM
| SELvES-RUMORs OF ANOTHER ADVANCE.
MALONE n. Y, May 27-1O:SO p m.-On the return
of the Fenans here from Holbrooks, Mannix, the
Centre of Malone, harangued them not to come back
! from the front, and without effect.
The name of the Fenan taken prisoner i'll the fight
| is VIM Hogan of Philadelphia Gen. Gleason is now
speaking to the Fenans in their rendezvous, the fair
grounds endeavOring to muster to retake the guns,
/ provisions and ammunition from the United States
| Marshal and regulars at Leahys Farm.
| The officers up to the present time are disputlng
| angrily with him.
Gleason is using every effort to have another fight
he has received dispatch stating that his brother
Patrick is intrenched 13 miles beyond the boundary
/ line, at Pigeon Hill, with 40 men. Gleasons
brother will not relinquish his position, but Will
await the arrival of Gen. Spear, who has advanced
/ from on to the 'front.'
There is intense excitement among the Fenans
here i'm reference TO the matter and movement may
be made by Gleason later in the night. He says he
will have the arms &C. at any risk, even II he mas
to come in conflict with the United States
troops The United States artillery here are doing
police duty and patrolng the streets, to prevent any
disturbance The force of United States troops here
are amply sufficient to prevent any movement by the
Fenians unless the latter entirely conceal their
plans, which is not likely.
SAD CONDITION OF THE REMNANTS OF THE
"GRAND ARMY" AT ST. ALBANs-THE AU-
THoRITIEs FEEDING THEM-GEN. SPEAR
THREATENED BY HIS OWN MEN-FURrHER
ARRESTS BY THE NDoMITABLE FOsTER-A
FENIAN PRISONER TO BE HUNG BY TIE CAN
ADAMS TO-DAY.
ST. AIBASs. VT, May 27-The only Fenians that
left fer their homes last evening were the Burning
ton Boys :" the rest remained here, aud were pro-
yided with food by order of United States MaIShai
Foster and the village authorities The presence OF