He realized that if he did not move quickly there was a probability of the arrival of United States troops to stop the expedition; therefore he gave immediate orders to his men to "fall in" for the advance across the border.

When the troops were formed up, he addressed them as follows:-- "Soldiers! This is the advance guard of the Irish-American army for the liberation of Ireland from the yoke of the oppressor.

For your own country you enter that of the enemy.

The eyes of your countrymen are upon you.

Forward--March!" At the word of command the column moved promptly, with Gen.