But the Canadian riflemen having discovered his presence there, directed their fire upon him, and Mr.
Richards ordered O'Neil to leave his residence, which was getting seriously damaged by bullets.

Just as he went out of the house, General Foster (United States Marshal), with a couple of his officers, stepped forward and arrested O'Neil for breach of the Neutrality Act.

At first the Fenian General was very wrathy, and threatened to use force if he was not released, but on Gen.

Foster placing a revolver at his head and intimating that he would shoot if he did not submit.

O'Neil's courage quailed, and he surrendered.