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A BATTLE FOUGHT.


Nangulnary Engagement Between the
Troops Under General Middleton and the
RleI Rebels In the Northwes. Territory
Heavy Losses In Killed and Wounded by
the Former-The Rebels Also Severely
PuEished.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 26.-United
States Consul w. Taylor at Winnipeg,
Man, sent the following yesterday to
Secretary Bayard: "The battle with Rlel's
force at Fish Creek continued all day Fri
day. The Canadian loss was twelve killed
and forty -seven wounded Middleton re-
tired about mile 10 an open space near
the east bank of the Saskatchewan. He
was reinforced by column from the
other side of the river, but the number of
troops still does not exceed 600. The
rebel forces, including scouting party
engaged, probably numbered 800, but
there are rumors of hostile Indians in
the rear of Middleton. Thei situation is
very grave. There was storm
OF rain and a high wind last night,
There is hope of the arrival of the steamer
NorthCote from Swift Current with q
Calling gun, but there is danger of her
being interrupted or getting aground on
the sandDars OF the South Saskatchewan.
The rebel loss is unknown, on account of
their advantageous position on Fish
Greek ina wooded ravine. The insurgents
were led by Gabriel Dumont; their fire
was most deadly; nearly all who were
killed were shot through the head or
heart. There is hospital for the wound
ed at Clark's Crossing. The occupation
OF Battleford by other troops relieving the
garrison and settlers, may check further
hostilities by the North Saskatchewan
Indians. There is telegraphlc communi-
cation with Battleford but the battle
field is twenty-five miles rom the near
est station. News comes only by cour-
Ter to Clark's Crossing General Mid
dleton announces his purpose to the OF
tawa authorities to advance Immediately
on Rel's adquarters and Batouche
Crossing. His rear is now east or south
OF South Saskatchewan.
SOMEWHAT EXCITED.
MONTREAL CAM, April 26.-Great ex-
cltement prevails in this city over the
news from the Northwest. 1t is expected
that some of the volunteer regiments
Of this district will be sent to the front.
THE LATEST FROM THE FRONT.
WINNIPEG, MAN, April 27.-Latest adj
vices from the front report that General
Middleton's forces are consolidated and
encamped in the open country, Swift
Current being the nearest point, prepared
to defend against night attacks by the
rebels. His troops are in good condition,
and decisive engagement is anticipated
in a few days.
Sergeant Dalton, a courier from
Middeton's headquarters to Clark's
Crossing, reports the dear of Arthur
Watson, of the Toronto School of In
fantry, who died Friday night making a
total of seven deaths. The wounded are
doing well and will be removed to Clark's
Crossing as soon as possible. Advices
show that the figho at Fish Creek proved
to be more disastrous to the rebels than
was at first supposed. Twenty-Five are
known to have been killed, as that num-
Der of bodies were counted, among
whom was Gabriel Dumont, Riel's lieu
tenant.
1t is reported that Rel was in the ra-
vine during Fridays engagement, and
has returned to Batouche for reinforce
mentS.
Every preparation was being made at the
time of the Courier's departure for re-
newal of the attack upon Riel's position.
Guns have been placed commanding the
ravne on each side and flanked by in
fantry. The next twenty-four hours were
expected to be the most decisive of the
campaign. The wires are in constant use,
forwarding inquiries about the wounded.
The steamer Northcote, due at Clark's
Crossing from Swift Current Yesterday
will be at her destination this morning.
The rebel scouts are reported lowering
In the vicinity of Mcintosh settlement,
between the front and Clark's Crossing,
lettering couriers from making the trip
to and from the army.
Rev. j. B. SiIcox leaves for the seat of
war to-day as chaplain. The St. Paul &
Manitoba Railway Company has SUB
scribed $500 for the relief and aid of the
families of the Winnipeg volunteers. A
public meeting held in the City Hall last
night resolved to ask the Council to in
crease the relief grant for the families Of
volunteers to $4,000. The local govern
ment will assist by grant of $1,000.
To Command the soldiers Home.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 26.-The