Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03
RED RIVER REBELLION,
ATTACK ON AN ADVANCING FORCE.
The Fight Opened by the RevoIutionists
from AN Advantageous Position--Ten
Civilians and two Policemen Killed
in the Encounter-Reil Urgingi
others to Rise.

Civilians and two Policemen Killed
in the Encounter-Heil Urgingi
others to Rise.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 25.-A special
from Winnipeg says. 1t is reported Oh
good authority that the government have
received word that the rebels captured
Major Crozier and his force of over one
hundred mounted police, after an engage
ment in which several men were killed on
both sides. The rebels tried to wreck a
train which was carrying troops from
Winnipeg west, but were arrested One
of the prisoners had dispatches from Riel
to the half-breeds around Winnipeg and
in Southern Manitoba urging Chem to
rise. Gen. Middleton arrived this morn
ing. Orders have been issued for an adj
vance of troops this afternoon.
OTTAWA, Ont, March 2i.-In the House
of Commons tonight the following tele
gram from Lieut.. Col. Irwin to Sir John
u, was read by the Premier The party
under my command have Just arrived.
When near Fort Carleton ! found that
Major Crozier with party of one hundred
had gone to Duck Lake to secure large
quantity of supplies there stored. They
were lIlcl ny SOile nunuTeu TtDeIS VINO
held an advantageous position at Beardy's
reserve ana endeavored to surround
Major CrOzier's force of police and civilians.
The rebels fired first, when the firing be
came general. Major Crozer, owing to
the disadVantage at which he was taken, re-
treated in good order, arriving at the fort
ut the same time as my party. Ten civili-
ans of Prince Albert and two policemen
were killed and four civilians and seven
cOnstaDles were wounded The number
of rebels killed is not known. The police
and civilians acted with the greatest bray
cry under Il heavy fire.
the People in Manitoba Rising En- NIasse
Asking the Government for Rifles
Getting Troops Ready for Active
Service Canadian Papers Issue
Extra Editions.
OTTAWA, March 29.-There is no doubt
that Ricl has at least received some aid
from Americans. and has sympathizers
across the line. People who are familiar
with the haf-breeds say that they would
never fight over their grievances,
and they insist that there is some other
cause which has led to the uprising. Pri-
waite information says there is the great
est enthusiasm in the Northwest The
people are rising en- mnsse to put down
the rebellion, and only ask that the gov
eminent supply them with rifles. Lsgar
has offered to raise Il battalion and al
most every prominent centre of pOpula-
/ ton has done likewise. The COWBOYS in
the vicinity of Calgary have volunteered
their services as mounted troops. A
Northwest member said that in two weeks
time four thousand men, full of spirit and
enthusiasm, could be raised in the Red
River Valley and district along the Cen
trail Pacific railroad. Many of these men
have seen service before Quite few OF
them being members of the old Red river
expedition. They are all good shots and
will be able to fight the hulf-breeds il
their own manner
The excitement in this city in regard tC
the northwest trouble has been intense
and tonight has almost reached fever
heat. News is eagerly asked and looked
for from official quarters. Captain Tod
has been commissioned to form company
of sharpshOoters from the regiment It
leave at noon tomorrow for the mort h
west and he has been successful III OBJ
| tanning sufficient number of volunteers
The government confirms the intelligence
in regard to Fort Carleton being evacuat
ed. The tort accidentally caught fire
while the police were leaving and wa.
burned to the ground. They deny the
l'rumOr that an engagement had takeI
place between the forces when leaving
Fort Carleton for Prince Albert.
Picked companies from various regi
ments in Ontario will form battalion
about 500 strong, under the command OF
Col. Williams, NJ p. Major Henry Smith
deputy Sergeant-at arms Will be second in
command. Up to the present time about
1000 militia have been ordered out
CoBERG, Ont, March 20.-Col. Rogers
commanding the 10th battalion, has beer
. ] ord "A hold N n
for active service i'll the northwest
Prominent citizens are Offering their ser
vices as soldiers. One company of thu
18th battalion, with headquarters at Belle
vile, have also received orders to holC
themselves in readiness for active service
TORONTO, Ont, March 29.-Troops pa
raded here this afternoon. An order was
read calling upon them to parade AGAR
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock, prepare
tory to proceeding to the northwest Al
the newspapers in the city, with the eX
ception of the Globe, issued editions to
day which were largely bought out.
WINNIPEG, March GA despatch from
the west SAYS 1.-The Montreal police un
der Irvine evacuated Fort Carleton on nc
count of its lack of defences, and retreat
ed To Prince Albert, where they can de
fend the settlements and better protect
themselves. All supplies not needed Weri
DESTROYED, together with the fort, to pre-
vent it falling into the hands of the enc
my
The Indians Hold Powwow-Calling Gu
the Queens Own ana Grenadiers In
dinns Threaten Barracks and Set
tleIs-A Movement on Foot to
Capture Kiel Dead o. Alive.
WINNIPEG, March 30.-A Medicine Ha
despatch says that the Indians are report