The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-26
CANADIAN PLUCK.

AN INVASION PLANNED IN RESPONSE TO THE
Rash INVITATION OF THE THIRTEENTH REGI-
AxNr HALF A BRIGADE TO CROSS THE LINE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MONTREAL. Oct IS. 1879.
The military authorities here have had for some
time under their consideration the invitation OF
the Thirteenth regiment. of Brooklyn, and ques-
ton has had much effect the esprit da torps OF
the Montreal troops since the events OF 1866 and
$780, which called the different regiments into ser
vice on the frontier. Colonel Austin's invitation
was general one. He said:-"we can provide COM
fortably for any OF your regiments. but they will
all be welcome"
RAGE FOR INVASION.
So popular has been the ION to Brooklyn" cry
that there seemed for n time some danger OF every
regiment in the Montreal brigade going over the
border. The men have been DRILLING quietly the
Sixth Fuseers which visited st. Adams last year.
being in the van. This regiment the first to an
nounce their intention of going to Brooklyn, and
the Fifth Fusileers mostly Scottish and clad in the
tartan plaid trews. followed suit. The Montreal
Garrison Artillery announced their intention OF
participating in the exodus to brooklyn, and then
the Prince OF Wales Own followed suit.
IMPORTANT COUNCIL.
Matters assumed more Dusiness-ike aspect
yesterday afternoon. when q meeting OF the com
manding officers of all the regiments was held III
the Brigade Majors Office ana the invitation coi-
sdered officially. Colonel Crawford of the rlith
Fusileers. in favor OF accepting the invitation
for one or two regiments. but OF making apPlica-
ton at for leave to cross the border carrying
arms. so that no disappointment might result II an
application made later were refused lie DeleVeu
nothing should stand in the way OF me irieauiy
visit of the Thirteenth being returned on DECORATION
Day. This seemed to be the opinion that carried ta
day, and it was understood that colonel fleteher,
A.DAG.C.G., should during visit endeavor TO
learn the feeling of the militia authorities on the
matter.
THE COMING GUESTS.
The question then discussed was. (Which OF the
reoiments shall go?" After some discussion 1t was
resolved that the Sixth Fusiliers. Colonel Martin
commanding should represent the light infantry Ia
red coated battaon), and the Prince OF Wales Own
Rifles Colonel Frank Bond commanding. should
represent the rlfemen, body Of the service con-
temporary with the American sharpshooters. and
clad in invisible green uniforms. Each of the regi
ments is about four hundred strong.
The Montreal Field Battery. Colonel A. A. Steven
son commanding. it also suggested should ac-
company the regiments. If the men can CO. The
latter is looked upon the crack battery Of the
Province and musters seventy five men and five Of
fcers They have four nine-pounder guns and are
uniformed in the blue and yellow OF the artillery OF
Great Britain.
The Sixth Fusieers are. comparatively speaking. a
new regiment. They have six conn anies, splendid
band and wear the uniform of the fusieers scarlet
coat aud dark trowsers surmounted by the bear
skin hat and busby. They are u smart lot of men,
md their bayonet drill at the annual inspection last
saturday was pronounced the best that had been
since the departure from Canada OF the regular
troops.
THE ''pRrNcEs OWN"
The First prince of Wales OWN Rifles is the Oldest
regiment in Canada and named after the Prince,
to whom they acted as body guard on the occasion
OF his visit to Canada more than twenty years ago.
They inspected this afternoon and presented
remarkably fine appearance.
Colonel Stevenson's battery held meeting last
night but after considering the question deferred
to another meeting there is much more difficulty
in making arrangements for movement of field
battery and their horses than there is for move
ment OF infantry.