steady manner in which he brought his column into action, I give my best thanks. The Hon. Lieut.-Col. Mullins deserved every approbation for the excellent order in which he led that part of the right brigade under his immediate command, while charging the enemy in line. Major Jones, commanding the light brigade, merits my best acknowledgments, for the active and skilful dispositions by which he covered all the movements of the army. The distinguished gallantry of Captain De Bathe, 95th light infantry, has been particularly reported to me, and I beg to record my own knowledge of similar conduct on former occasions. To Major Faunce, 4th regiment, for the manner in which he gained and turned the enemy's left, as well as for the excellent discipline maintained in that regiment, every particular praise is due. The exertions of Major Gubbins, commanding the 85th light infantry; and of Major Kenny, commanding the light companies, were highly commendable. Captain Mitchell, commanding the royal artillery; Captain Carmichael, a meritorious officer of that corps; and Lieutenant Lawrence, of the marine artillery, are entitled to my best thanks; as is Captain Blanchard, commanding royal engineers, for the abilities he displayed in his particular branch of the service. To Lieutenant Evans, 3d dragoons, acting Deputy-Quarter Master-General to this army, for the unremitting zeal, activity, and perfect intelligence which he evinced in the discharge of the various and difficult duties of his department, I feel warmly indebted; and I beg to solicit, through your Lordship, a promotion suitable to the high professional merits of this officer. Captain M'Dougall, Aide-deCamp to the late General Ross (and who has acted as Assistant Adjutant-General, in the absence of Major Debbeig through indisposition), is the bearer of these dispatches, and having been in the confidence of General Ross, as well as in mine, will be found perfectly capable of giving your Lordship any further information relative to the operation of this army which you may require; he is an officer of great merit and promise, and I beg to recommend him to your Lordship's protection. I have, &c. A. BROOK, Col. commanding. Return of the Killed and Wounded in action with the enemy near Baltimore, on the 12th of September, 1814. General Staff-1 major general, 2 horses, killed; 1 horse wounded. Royal artillery-6 rank and file wounded. Royal Marine Artillery-1 rank and file killed; 3 rank and file wounded. 4th Regiment, 1st Battalion-1 serjeant, I rank and file, killed; 3 serjeants, 10 rank and file, wounded. 21st Regiment, 1 Battalion-1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 9 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, I subaltern, 2 serjeants, 77 rank and file, wounded. 44th Regiment, 1st Batt.-11 rank and file, killed; 3 captains, 2 subalterns, 5 serjeants, 78 rank and file, wounded. 85th Light Infantry-3 rank and file killed; 2 captains, 1 subaltern, 26 rank and file, wounded. Royal Marines, 2d Battalion-4 rank and file killed; 10 rank and file, wounded. Royal Marines, 3d Battalion-2 rank and file, killed; 1 serjeant, 9 rank and file wounded. Detachments of Royal Marines from the ships attached to the 2d Battalion-2 rank and file killed; I rank and file, wounded. Detachments of Royal Marines under the command of Captain Robyns 2 rank and file, killed; I captain, grank and file wounded." Total general staff, I subaltern, 2 serjeants, 35 rank and file, killed; 7 captains, 4 subalterns, 11 serjeants, 229 rank and file, wounded. Admiralty office, Oct. 17, 1814. Captain Crofton, acting Captain of his Majesty's ship the Royal Oak, arrived this morning at this Office, with dispatches from Vice Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Cochrane, K. B. addressed to Johu Wilson Croker, Esq. of which the following are copies : His Majesty's ship Tonnant, Sir, I request that you will be pleased to inform my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the approaching equinoctial new moon rendering it unsafe to proceed immediately out of the Chesapeake with the combined expedition, to act upon the plans which had been concerted previous to the departure of the Iphigenia; Major General Ross and myself resolved to occupy the intermediate time to advantage, by making a demonstration upon the city of Baltimore, which might be converted into a real attack, should circumstances appear to justify it; and as our arrange. ments were soon made, I proceeded up this river, and anchored off the mouth of the Patapsco, on the 11th instant, where the frigates and smaller vessels entered, at a conve nient distance for landing the troops. At an early hour next morning, the disembarkation of the army was effected without opposition, having attached to it a brigade of 600 seamen, under Capt. Edward Crofton (late of the Leopard); the second battalion of marines; the marines of the squadron, and the colonial black marines. Rear Admiral Cockburn accompanied the General, to advise and arrange as might be deemed combined efforts. So soon as the army moved forward I hoisted my flag in the Surprise, and with the remainder of the frigates, bombs, sloops, and the rocket ship, passed further up the river, to render what co-operation could be found practicable. While the bomb vessels were working up, in order that we might open our fire upon the enemy's fort at day break next morning, an account was brought to me, that Major General Ross, when reconnoitring the enemy, had received a mortal wound by a musket ball, which closed his glorious career before he could be brought off to the ship. It is a tribute due to the memory of this gallant and respected Officer, to pause in my relation, while I lament the loss that his Majesty's service and the army, of which he was one of the brightest ornaments, have sustained by his death. The unanimity, the zeal which he manifested on every occasion, while I had the honour of serving with him, gave life and ease to the most arduous undertakings. Too heedJess of his personal security when in the field, his devotion to the care and honour of his army has caused the termination of his valuable life. The Major General has left a wife and family, for whom I am confident his grateful country will provide. The skirmish which had deprived the army of its brave General was a prelude to a most decisive victory over the flower of the ene my's troops. Colonel Brook, on whom the command devolved, having pushed forward our force to within five miles of Baltimore, where the enemy, about 6 or 7000, cannon. For the particulars of this brilliant affair, I beg leave to refer their Lordships to Rear Admiral Cockburn's dispatch, transmitted herewith. At day-break the next morning, the bombs having taken their stations within shell range, supported by the Surprize, with the other frigates and sloops, opened their fire upon the fort that protected the entrance of the harbour, and I had now an opportunity of observing the strength and preparations of the enemy. The approach to the town on the land side was defended by commanding heights, upon which was constructed a chain of redoub:s connected by a breast work, with a ditch in front, an extensive train of artillery, and a shew of force that was reported to be from 15 to 20,000 men. The entrance by sea, within which the town is retired nearly three miles, was entirely obscured by a barrier of vessels sunk at the mouth of the harbour, defended inside by gun boats, flanked on the right by a strong and regular fortification, and on the left by a battery of several heavy guns. These preparations rendering it impracticable to afford any essen tial tial co-operation by sea, I considered that an attack on the enemy's strong position by the army only, with such disparity of force, though confident of success, might risk a greater loss than the possession of the town would compensate for, while holding in view the ulterior operations of this force in the contemplation of his Majesty's Government; and, therefore, as the primary object of our movement had been already fully accomplished, I communicated my observations to Colonel Brook, who coinciding with me in opinion, it was mutually agreed that we should withdraw. The following morning the army began leisurely to retire; and so salutary was the effect produced on the enemy by the defeat he had experienced, that notwithstanding every opportunity was offered for his repeating the conflict, with an infinite superiority, our troops reembarked without molestation; the ships of war dropped down as the army retired. The result of this demonstration has been the defeat of the army of the enemy, the destruction, by themselves, of a quantity of shipping, the burning of an extensive rope walk, and other public erections, the causing of them to remove their property from the city, and above all, the collecting and harassing of his armed inhabitants from the surrounding country; producing a total stagnation of their commerce, and heaping upon them considerable expenses, at the same time effectually drawing off their attention and support from other important quarters. It has been a source of the greatest gratification to me, the continuance of that unanimity existing between the two services, which I have before noticed to their Lordships; and I have reason to assure them that the command of the army has fallen upon a most zealous and able officer in Colonel Brook, who has followed up the system of cordiality that had been so beneficially adopted by his much lamented chief. Rear Admiral Cockburn, to whom I confided that part of the naval service which was connected with the army, evinced his usual zeal and ability, and executed his important trust to my entire satisfaction. Rear Admiral Malcolm, who regulated the collection, debarkation, and re-embarkation of the troops, and the supplies they required, has merited my best thanks for his indefatigable exertions; and I have to express my acknowledgments for the counsel and assistance which, in all our operations, I have received from Rear Admiral Codrington, the Captain of the fleet. The Captains of the squadron who were employed in the various duties afloat, were all emulous to promote the service in which they were engaged, and, with the officers acting under them, are entitled to my titled to my fullest approbation. I beg leave to call the attention of their Lordships to the report Rear Admiral Cockburn has made of the meritorious and gallant conduct of the Naval Brigade; as well as to the accompanying letter from Colonel Brook, expressing his obligations to Captain Edward Crofton, who commanded, and Captains T. B. Sullivan, Rowland, Money, and Robert Ramsay, who had charge of divisions; and I have to recommend these officers, to gether with those who are particularly noticed by the Rear Admiral, to their Lordships' favourable consideration. Captain Robyns, of the Royal Marines, who commanded the marines of the squadron on this occasion, and in the operations against Washington, being severely wounded, I beg leave to bring him to their Lordships' recollection, as having been frequently noticed for his gallant conduct during the services on the Chesapeake, and to recommend him, with Lieutenant Sampson Marshall, of the Diadem, who is dangerously wounded, to their Lordships' favour and protection. First Lieutenant John Lawrence of the Royal Marine Artillery, who commanded the rocket brigade, has again rendered essential service, and is highly spoken of by Colonel Brook. Captain Edward Crofton, who will have the honour of delivering this dispatch, is competent to explain any further particulars; and I beg leave to recommend him to their Lordships' protection, as a most zealous and intelligent officer. I have the honour to be, &c. ALEXANDER Cochrane, Vice Admiral and Commander in Chief. To John Wilson Croker, Esq. &c. &c. &c. His Majesty's ship Severn, in the Patapsco, Sept. 15, 1814. Sir,-In furtherance of the instructions I had the honour to receive from you on the 11th inst. I landed at day light on the 12th with Major General Ross and the force under his command, at a place the General and myself had previously fixed upon, near to North Point, at the entrance of the Patapsco; and in conformity with his wishes, I determined on remaining on shore, and accompanying the army to render him every assistance within my power during the contemplated movements and operations; therefore, so soon as our landing was completed, I directed Captain Nourse, of this ship, to advance up the Patapsco with the frigates, sloops, and bomb ships, to bombard the fort and threaten the water-approach to Baltimore, and I moved on with the army and seamen (under Captain Edward Crofton) attached to it, on the direct road leading to the abovementioned town. We had advanced about 5 miles (without other occurrence than taking prisoners a few light horsemen), when the General and myself, being with the advanced guard, observed a division of the enemy posted at a turning of the road, extending into a wood on our left; a sharp fire was almost immedi ately opened upon us from it, and as quickly returned with considerable effect by our advanced guard, which, pressing steadily forward, soon obliged the enemy to run off with the utmost precipitation, leaving behind him several men killed, and wounded; but it is with the most heartfelt sorrow I have to add, that in this short and desultory skirmish, my gallant and highly valued friend, the Major General, received a musket ball through his arm into his breast, which proved fatal to him on his way to the water side for re-embarkation. Our country, Sir, has lost in bim |