On the answer being given, fire was applied to the house in two places, the enemy standing around with bayonets fixed to prevent any one from escaping.

Our men, seeing no way of escaping, then surrendered, determined to run the chance of being shot to being roasted.

After disarming our men, some of the lowest of the Fenians threatened to shoot the prisoners for making a resistance while in the house.Col.

O'Neil and the other officers prevented any violence being done, and at the same time threatened to shoot the first one who ill-treated the prisoners.

In the meantime 15 men of the Battery, with Capt.