landed at the head of two hundred volunteers, seamen from the fleet, and received a severe and dangerous wound, when within a few yards of the guns, which he was advancing to storm, which I fear will deprive the squadron of his valua ble assistance for some time at least. In noticing the co-operation of the naval branch of the service, I have the highest satisfaction in assuring your Excellency that I have, throughout this, as well as every other occasion, experienced the most zealous, cordial, and able support from Sir James Yeo. It will be for him to do justice to the merits of those under his command; but I may nevertheless be permit ted to observe, that nothing could exceed the coolness and gallantry in action, or the unwearied exertions on shore, of the captains, officers, and crews of the whole squadron. I enclose a memorandum of the captured articles that have been brought away, in which your excellency will perceive with satisfaction seven heavy guns, that were intended for the enemy's new ship. Three thirty-two pounders were sunk by the enemy in the river, as well as a large quantity of cordage and other naval stores. The loss to them, therefore, has been very great; and I am sanguine in believing, that by this blow they have been deprived of the means of completing the armament, and particularly the equipment of the large man of war, an object of the greatest importance. Every object of the expedition having been effected, and the captured stores embarked, the troops returned, in the most perfect order, on board their respective ships at four o'clock this morning, when the squadron immediately sailed, the barracks in the town, as well as those in the fort, having been previously burnt, together with the platforms, bridge, &c. and the works in every other respect dismantled and destroyed, as far as was practicable. [The General concludes with expressions of the utmost admiration of the officers and men engaged in the expedition.] (Signed) GORDON DRUMMOND. DOWNING-STREET, AUGUST 8, 1814 Dispatches, of which the following are an extract and copy, have been this day received from Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost, by Earl Bathurst, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the War and Colonies. Head Quarters, Montreal, July 10, 1814. I have the honour to report to your Lordship, the safe arrival at Michilimackinac, on the 18th of May last, of Lieut. Col. M'Doual, with the whole of the reinforcements of troops and seamen, and of the supplies of stores and provisions, with which he sailed from Nottawasaga river on the 25th of April preceding. The difficulties experienced in conducting open and deeply laden batteaux across so great an extent of water as Lake Huron, covered with immense fields of ice, and agitated by violent gales of wind, could only have been surmounted by the zeal, perseverance, and abilities of the officers commanding this expedition: for nineteen days it was nearly one continued strug gle I do not understand that the enemy, since the action, have attempted to advance. I have the honour to be, &c. Kingston, July 10, 1814. Sir, I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy of Major General Riall's official report on the subject of the landing of the enemy between Chippawa and Fort Erie on the 3d instant, and of the major general's attack upon their position on the 5th. gle with the elements, during which time the dangers, hardships, and privations, to which the men were exposed, were sufficient to discourage the boldest amongst them, and at times threatened the Earl Bathurst. total destruction of the flotilla. By uncommon exertions, however, the obstacles to the progress of the boats were surmounted, and the whole, with the exception of one only (the lading of which was saved), reached the place of their destination, to the great joy of the garrison, who had been anxiously looking out for the timely relief. Measures were taken by Colonel M'Doual, immediately after his arrival, to strengthen the defences of the fort; and I have had the satisfaction of hearing from him as late as the 18th of June, that the works had assumed so formidable an attitude, as to leave him no apprehensions of the result of any attack which the enemy might make upon this post. Colonel M'Doual reports to me the arrival at the fort of nearly two hundred of the western warriors, under Mr. Dickson, a reinforcement which he considers highly important. He describes these western warriors to be a warlike and determined race, on whom great reliance may be placed. Head Quarters, Montreal, My Lord,-Since my dispatch to your Lordship, of yesterday's date, I have received from Lieut,General Drummond, Major General Riall's official report of the sortie made from the lines at Chippawa, which, together with the lieutenant-general's letter, I have the honour of transmitting to your Lordship. It is highly satisfactory to observe that the gallantry and steadiness of British soldiers was conspicuous throughout the conduct of every individual engaged; and that the second regiment of Lincoln militia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Dickson, which composed part of the advance under Lieutenant Colonel Pearson, equally distinguished themselves, although their brave and vigorous efforts proved unavailing against the prodigious superiority, in point of numbers, which the enemy possessed, and which induced the major-general to withdraw his small force to the position at Chippawa. I have the honour to be, &c. Chippawa, July 6. Sir, I have the honour to inform you, that the enemy effected a landing on the morning of the 3d inst. at the Ferry, opposite Black Rock, having driven in the piquet of the garrison of Fort Erie. I was made acquainted with this circum stance stance about eight in the morning, and gave orders for the immediate advance to Chippawa of five companies of the Royal Scots under Lieutenant Colonel Gordon, to reinforce the garrison of that place. Lieutenant Colonel Pearson had moved forward from thence with the flank companies of the 100th, some militia, and a few Indians, to reconnoitre their position and numbers: he found them posted on the ridge parallel with the river, near the ferry, and in strong force. I received information from Major Buck, that they had also landed a considerable force above Fort Erie. In consequence of the king's regiment, which I had every reason to expect the day before from York, not having arrived, I was prevented from making an attack that night. The following morning, the 4th, a body of their troops were reported to be advancing by the river; I moved to reconnoitre, and found them to be in considerable force, with cavalry and artillery, and a large body of riflemen. Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson was in advance during this reconnoissance with the light company of the Royal Scots, and the flank company of the 100th, and a few of the 19th light dragoons, four of whom, and eight horses, were wounded in a skirmish with the enemy's riflemen. Having been joined by the king's regiment on the morning of the 5th, I made my dispositions for attack at four o'clock in the afternoon. The light companies of the Royal Scots and 100th regiment, with the 2d Lincoln militia, formed the advance under Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson. The Indian warriors were throughout some on our right flank in the woods. The troops moved in three columns, the third (the King's regiment) being in advance. The enemy had taken up a position with his right resting on buildings and orchards, close on the river Niagara, and strongly supported by artillery; his left towards the wood, having a considerable body of riflemen and Indians in front of it. Our Indians and militia were shortly engaged with the enemy's riflemen and Indians, who at first checked their advance, but the light troops being brought to their support, they succeeded, after a sharp contest, in dislodging them, in a very handsome style. I placed two light 24 pounders, and a five and a half inch howitzer, against the right of the enemy's position, and formed the Royal Scots and the 100th regiment, with the intention of making a movement upon his left, which deployed with the greatest regularity, and opened a very heavy fire. I immediately moved up the King's regiment to the right, while the Royal Scots and 100th regiment were directed to charge the enemy in front, for which they advanced with the greatest gallantry, under a most destructive fire. I am sorry to say, however, in this attempt they suffered so severely, that I was obliged to withdraw them, finding their further efforts against the superior number of the enemy would be unavailing. Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon and Lieutenant-Colonel the Marquis of Tweedale, commanding these regiments, being wounded, as were most of the officers belonging to each, I directed a retreat to be made upon Chippawa, which was conducted conducted with good order and regularity, covered by the King's regiment, under Major Evans, and the light troops under LieutenantColonel Pearson; and I have pleasure in saying, that not a single prisoner fell into the enemy's hand, except those who were disabled from wounds. mand of Captain Mackónochie,. was ably served, and directed with good effect; and I am particularly obliged to Major Lisle, of the 19th light dragoons, for the manner in which he covered and protected one of the twenty-four pounders, which had been disabled. I have reason to be highly satisfied with the zeal, activity, and intelligence of Captain Holland, my aide-decamp; Captain Elliott, deputyassistant-quarter - master - general; staff-adjutant Greig, and Lieutenant Fox, of the Royal Scots, who acted as major of brigade during the absence of Major Glegg at Fort George. The conduct of Lieutenant-Colonel Dixon, of the second Lincoln militia, has been most exemplary; and I am very much indebted to him for it on this as well as on other occasions, in which he has evinced the greatest zeal for his Majesty's service. The conduct of the officers and men of this regiment has also been highly praiseworthy. From the report of some prisoners we have made, the enemy's force amounted to about six thousand men, with a very numerous train of artillery, having been augmented by a very large body of troops, which moved down from Fort Erie immediately before the commencement of the action. Our own force, in regular troops, amounted to about fifteen hundred* exclusive of the militia and Indians, of which fast description there were not above three hundred. Fort Erie, I understand, surrendered upon capitulation on the 3d inst. Although the affair was not at tended with the success which I had hoped for, it will be highly gratifying to you to learn, that the officers and men behaved with the greatest gallantry. I am particularly indebted to Lieutenant-ColoInel Pearson for the very great assistance I have received from him, and for the manner in which he led his light troops into the action. Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon, and Lieutenant-Colonel the Marquis of Tweedale, and Major Evans, com'manding the King's regiment, merit my warmest praise for the good example they shewed at the head of their respective regiments. Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson has reported to me, in the most favourable terms, the excellent manner in which Lieutenant Horton, with a part of the 19th light dragoons, observed the motions of the enemy, while he occupied the position he took on his first landing, and during his advance to this place. I have the honour to be, &c. P. RIALL, Major-General. Lieut.-Gen. Drummond. Return of killed, wounded, and missing, of the right division, in action with the enemy, in advance of Chippawa, July 5, 1814. Total killed-3 captains, 3 subalThe Royal Scots, 500; first terns, 7 serjeants, 135 rank and file. batt. King's, 480; 100th reg. 450; Total wounded-Three field of with one troop of the 18th light ficers, five captains, 18 subalterns, dragoons, and a proportion of royal 18 serjeants, 277 rank and file. artillery. The artillery, under the com RHODE HOUSE OXFORD COLONIAL COLONIAL DEPARTMENT. Downing-street, Aug. 10, 1814. [Transmitted by Sir J. C. Sherbrooke.] Moore Islands, Passama quoddy Bay, July 12. Sir,-Having sailed from Halifax on the 5th instant, accompanied by Lieut.-Colonel Nicholls of the Royal Engineers, and a detachment of the Royal Artillery, under the command of Captain Dunn, I have the honour to acquaint your Excellency, that we arrived at Shelburne, the place of rendezvous, on the evening of the 7th instant, where I found Captain Sir Thomas Hardy, in his Majesty's ship Ramilies, with two transports, having on board the 102d regiment, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Herries, which had arrived the day before. I did not fail to lay before Sir Thomas Hardy my instructions, and to consult with him the best means of carrying them into execution. As we concurred in opinion that the success of the enterprize with which we were entrusted would very materially depend upon our reaching the point of attack previous to the enemy being apprised of our intentions, that offi cer, with his accustomed alacrity and decision, directed the ships of war and transports to get under weigh early on the following morning; and we yesterday about 3 o'clock p. m. anchored near to the town of Eastport. On our approach to this island, Lieutenant Oates (your Excellency's Aide-de-Camp, whom you had permitted to accompany me on this service) was detached in a boat bear. g a flag of truce, with a summons (a copy of which is transmitted), addressed to the officer commanding, requiring that Moose Island should be surrendered to his Britannic Majesty. This proposal was not accepted: in consequence of which, the troops which were already in the boats pulled off under the superintendance of Captain Senhouse of the Royal Navy, whose arrangements were so judicious as to insure a successful issue: but previous to reaching the shore, the colours of the enemy on Fort Sullivan were handed down; and on our landing, the capitulation was agreed to of which the copy is enclosed. We found in the Fort a detachment of the 40th regiment of American infantry, consisting of six officers, and about eighty men, under the command of Major Putnam, who surrendered themselves prisoners of war. This Fort is situated on an eminence commanding the entrance to the anchorage, and within it is a block-house, and also four long 10 pounders, one eighteen pound carronade, and four field-pieces. The extent of the island is about four miles in length, and two in breadth, and in a great state of cultivation. The militia amount to about 250, and the population is calculated at 1500. We have also occupied Allens and Frederick Islands, so that the whole of the islands in this Bay are now subject to the British flag. It is very satisfactory to me to add, that this service has been effected without any loss or casualty among the troops employed in it. To |