T.Robb" entered the inlet of the Niagara and started down stream.

The expedition had not proceeded far when the boat was stopped by an armed patrol tug from the United States man-of-war "Michigan." The officer in command, on becoming acquainted with the nature of the Canadian steamer's mission, courteously gave Lieut.-Col.
Dennis what information he possessed regarding the operations of the Fenians, and stated that Gen.

O'Neil had "broke camp" at the Newbigging Farm during the night and moved off down the River Road.
The "W.

T.Robb" continued on down the river to Black Creek, where Lieut.-Col.

Dennis learned that the Fenian forces were then at a point about two miles south of New Germany.