During the afternoon the 41st Battalion, under command of Lieut.-Col.

Crawford, arrived by steamer from Brockville.

In addition to this force, a corps of mounted scouts of about 60 men had been organized by Lieut.-Col.
Bergin, and placed under command of Capt.Mattice.This company did most excellent service at night, patrolling along the banks of the canal from the guard lock at Dickinson's Landing to the village of Summerstown, a distance of about 21 miles.

Strong pickets were posted every night to guard the culverts in the canal at various places.

At the guard lock at the head of the canal, No.