So the "Chicago Volunteers" at once decided to individually resign their situations and leave for "the Land of the Maple" to fight for their flag.

While the Company was making preparations for their journey, Capt.

Ford was sent ahead to make the necessary arrangements at Windsor for their reception, and to formally offer their services to the Government.Capt.Ford had a dangerous trip _en route_, as many of the most violent Chicago Fenians knew him personally and were inclined to "put him out of business." But the Captain was a stalwart, determined young man, full of fire and courage, and being ready for any emergency, he succeeded in getting through to Windsor without any serious trouble, although dogged all the way by Fenians, who only waited an opportunity to assault him.

On arrival at Windsor he consulted with Mr.Gilbert McMicken, the Police Magistrate, who advised him to proceed on to Toronto with his Company.

He then telegraphed his comrades to come along, and they quickly answered the summons.