The enemy fired a volley in their rear, making one poor fellow kiss the dust, the balls striking the ground at their feet.

The Captains called on their men to turn and fire, which they did with some effect.

The next volley from the Fenians brought poor Capt.

King down, and two others.Capt.McCallum called out to scatter, which was done; the enemy at this time were within 40 or 50 yards of them.

We on the boat, with the aid of the crew who had rifles, tried to draw the fire of the Fenians, who were coming down Front street, on the boat, which we succeeded in doing.