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ER X.--The Chicago Volunteers--A Noble Band of Patriots Return Home to Defend Their Native Land--A Striking Example of Canadian Patriotism. CHAPTER XI.--"Johnny Canuck" Afloat--The Toronto Naval Brigade--Splendid Service on Board the Gunboats--The Beginning of the Canadian Navy--Arrival of British Tars. CHAPTER XII.--On the St. Lawrence and Eastern Frontiers--Muster of Troops at Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, Cornwall and Other Points. CHAPTER XIII.--On the Vermont Border--Fenians Gather in Large Numbers--The Fizzle at Pigeon Hill--Arrest of the Fenian General Spier. CHAPTER XIV.--Fenian Mobilization at Malone, N.Y., and Elsewhere--Gen. Meade's Prompt Action Stops the Invasion--Arrest of Gen. Sweeny and Staff. CHAPTER XV.--The Fenian Prisoners--Correspondence Between the British and United States Governments Regarding Them. CHAPTER XVI.--The Canadian Volunteers Receive the Thanks of the Government, and Warm Praise from the General Commanding and Other Officers for Their Patriotic Service in Defending the Country. CHAPTER XVII.--A Retrospect of Events--A Combination of Unfortunate Circumstances Involve Leading Officers. CHAPTER XVIII.--Dangers which Existed Previous to Confederation of the Provinces--Proposals of Annexation to the United States--Lessons Learned by the Fenian Raid. Fenian Raid of 1870 CHAPTER I.--Gen. O'Neil Prepares for Another Raid on Canada--Secret Shipment of Arms to the Frontier. CHAPTER II.--Another Call to Arms--The Canadian Volunteers Promptly Respond to the Summons. CHAPTER III.--Fenians Again Invade Canada--A Raid from Vermont Promptly Repulsed by a Handful of Canadians. CHAPTER IV.--Operations on the Missisquoi Frontier--The Battle of Eccles' Hill--Complete Defeat of the Fenian Army--Arrest of Gen. O'Neil. CHAPTER. V.--The Canadian Frontier Vigilantly Guarded--Volunteers on Service at Danger Points all Along the Line. CHAPTER VI.--Fenians Gather en the Huntingdon Border--Skirmish at Trout River--The Enemy Routed by the Canadian Troops. CHAPTER VII.--The Dawn of Peace--The Volunteers Relieved from Further Service--Thanked by the Dominion Government, Lieutenant-General Commanding, and the Imperial Government--Medals Bestowed and Crown Lands Granted to the Veterans in Recognition of Their Services. Appendix CHAPTER I.--Full Report of the Investigation by the Court of Inquiry in Regard to the Conduct of Lieut.-Col. Booker at the Battle of Lime Ridge,
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