Star.
London, England, 1814-08-10 00:00:00

ADMIRALTY OFFICE; AUGUST 9, IBM

Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane has trans-
mitted to John Wilson Croker, Esq. the undermen-
tioned letters, viz.
From Captain Nourse, of his Majesty's ship Se-
vern, stating the capture, on the Ist of May, of the
American privateer schooner Yankee Lass, of nine
guns and So men, twenty days from Rhode Is:and,
without making any capture.
From Captain Watts, of his Majesty's sloop Jaseur,
stating that her boats, under the direction of Lieute.
nant West, on the 2d of May, captured and brought
oat from under a battery in the Chesapeake, the Ame-
rican letter of marque schooner Grecian, pierced for
2a guns, but only four m:,unted, with five swivels,
and having on board 27 men.
And from Captain Hayes, of his Majesty's ship
Majestic, reporting the capture, on the 22d of May,
of the American letter of marque schooner Dominica
(formerly his Majesty's schooner of that name),
mounting tour long six•pounders, and manned with
thirty-six men.

COLONIAL DEPARTMENT.

DOWNING STREET, AUG. 8.

Dispatches, of which the following are an extract
and copy, have been this day 'received from Lieute-
nant-General Sir George Prevost, by Earl Bathurst,
his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the War
and Colonies :

Head-Quarters, Montreal, July to, 1814.
I have the honour to report to your Lordship the
safe arrival At Michilimackinac on the 18th eit. May
last, of Lieutenant.Coloncl M'Douall, 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 `2sth of April
preceding.
The difficulties experienced in conducting open
and deeply laden bateaux across so great an extent
of water as Lake Huron, covered with immense fields
of ice, and agitated by violent gales, could only have
been surmounted by the zeal, perseverance, and abed
lities of the officers commanding this expedition; for
nineteen days it was nearly one continued struggle
with the elements, during which time the dangers,
hardships, and privations, to which the men were ex•
posed, were sufficient to discourage the boldest
amongst them, and et times threatened the total de-
struction of the flotilla. By uncommon exertions,
however, the obstacles to the progress of the boats
w.ere surmounted, and the whole, with the exception
of one only (the lading of which was saved)'reached
the place of their deStvition,- to the great joy of the
garrison, who had been anxiously looking out fur
this timely relief.
• Measures were taken by Colonel Macdouall, im.
mediately after his arrival, to strengthen the defences
of the fort ; and 1 have had the satisfaction (When.' g
from hint as late as the ISch of June, that the
had assumed so formidable an :launch!, as t.) leave
him no apprehension of the result of any attack which
the enemy might make upon this post. . .
Colonel Matdouall reports to me the arrival at the
fort of nearly 200 of the Western warrhrs, under Mr.
Dickson ; a reinforcement which he considers highly
important. He describes these Western warrior; to
be a warlike and determined race, on whom gloat
reliance may be placed.

Head-Quarters, Mown at, July 13, 18; 4.
DIY LORD—Since my dispatch to your Lordship,
of fAiterchty's date, I h.tve received from Lientenaut
General Drummond, Major-General ltiall's
report of the sortie made from tise lines at Chipp.twit,
which, together with the Lieutenini-General's lcttyr,
1 have the honour of transmitting to your Liirdship.
I do not understand that the enemy, since the -action,
have attempted to advance.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) GC:M(4E PREVOsT.

Kings:on, July 10, 1814.

Sin—l have the honour to transmit beiewith a copy
of Major. General lZt it's official report on the subject
of the landing of the enemy. between Chilli:4,a a and
Fort Elie on the 3d instant, and of the M qur-C;ei:e-
la 's attack upon their position on the sth.
It is highly satisfactcry to observe, that the gal-
lantry and steadiness of British soidiers was conspi-
cuous throughout the conduct of every individual en-
gaged ; and that tie 2d regiment of Lincoln
under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Dickson,
which composed part of the advance, under Lieut.-
nant-coionel Yealson, equally distinguished 'them-
selves, although them brave and vigorous etiosts
proved unitv..iling against the prodigious superiority,
in point of numbers, which the enemy pos,esseel, and
which induced the M.,jor-General- to withdraw Isis
small force to the position at Chippawa.

I have the honour ro be, Stc.
• (Signed) lioltrE)N DRUMMOND.
• Lieutenant-General Commanding.
IlisEetcellency S!r George Prevost, hart.
Chippawa, duty 6, 1814.
Sin--I have the honour to inform you, that the
enemy effected a landing on the morning of the 3d
instant, at the Ferry, opposite Black Rock, having
driven in the picquet of the garrison of Fort Erie.—
I was made acquainted with this circumstance about
eight in the morning, and gave orders for the unme-1
diate advance to Chippawa of five c-mpanies of the,
Royal Scots, under Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon, to
reinforce the garrison of that place. Lieutenant-
Colonel Pearson had moved torwaid Itoni thence
with the flank companies of the 100;h, some militia,
:sod a few Indians, to reconnoitre their position and
'lumbers : he !mind them posted on the ridge pita,.
tel with the river, near the terry, and in strong t• rce.
received information from Major Buck that they
had AIM landed a considerable force above Fort Erie.
—ln consequence of the King's Regiment, which I
had every reason to expect the day before from York,
rtiotiravirig arrived,'l Was prevented from making an
attack that night. •
The following Morning, the 4th, a body of their
troops were reported to lie advancing by the river ;
I Moved- to reconnoitre,- said found them to be in
considerable fOrte, with cavalry and artillery, and
large body of riflemen. Lieutesant-Culonel Pearson
was in advance during this Ofainntssance, with. the
klight.coinpany Of' the Royal 'Becks, and the flank
company of the 100th, and a le* of the )9th light

dragoons, four of whom, end tight horses, were
wounded in a skirmish with Ole enemy's riflemen.
Having been joined by the King's regiment on
the morning of the Pith, 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 un-
der Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson. The Indian war-
riors were throughout on our right flank in the woods.
The troops moved in three calumns, the third (the
King's regiment) being in advance. The enemy
had taken up a position with his right resting on
' some buildings and orchards, close on the river Nia-
gara, 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 ling
brought to their support, they succeeded, after a
sharp contest, in dislodging them, in a very hand-
some style. I placed two light tweuty-four poun-
ders, and a five and a half inch howitzer, against
the right of the enemy's position, •and formed the
Royal Scots and 100.11 regiment, with the intention
cf making a movement upon his left, which deploy-
ed with the. greatest rizularity, and .opened a very
heavy fire. •
I immediately moved up the King's Regiment to
the right, while 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 numuers of the
enemy would be unavailing.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon, and Lieutenant-Colo-
nel the Marquis of 'Pweedale, commanding these re-
giments, being wounded, as were most of the officers
inlonging to each, I directed a retreat to be made
upon Chippawa, which was conducted with good
order and regularity, covered by the King's R !gi
meat, under Major Evans, and the light troops, un-
der Lieutenant Colonel Pe4lloll j and I have pleasure
in saying that nut a single prisoner fell into the ene-
my's hands, except those who were disabled from
wounds.

From the report of come prisoners we have made,
the enemy's force amounted to about six thousand
men, with a ♦ery numerous mall of artill: ry, having
been augmented by a very large body of troops,
which moved down ft. m Fort Erie immediately be-
fore the commenci.ment of the action. Our own
force in regular troops amounted to about 15,u,•,
exclusive of the militia and Ind'ans, of which la►t de-
scription there wine not above three hundred. Fort
Erie, I understand, rendered upon capituiation on
the 3d instant.

Although the aff.i: was not arended with the six-
cess which I had hoped fur, it w 11 be highly gratif; .
ing to you to learn, that the officers and.men behav-
ed with the greltest gallantry. I am particularly
indebted to Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson, for the vet y
great assistance I have received from him, and for
the manner iu which he led his light troops into the
act;on. Lieutenant. Colonel Gordon, and Lieutenant-
Colonel the Marquis of l'wee.tale, and Major Evdns,
commanding the King's regiment, merit my warmest
prose t. r the gmad example they sheaved at the head
of their respective regiments.
e at ultery, under the command of Captain Mac.
konochie, was ably set ete,i, and directed with g. od.
effect ; and 1 am parti,ul.rly 4thlized to Major Lisle,
of the 1911 Light D; agoutis, for the manner in which
he coveted and ptti.ected one of the 24. pounders,
wine) h 'Oren Jts..6ied. I have reason to be highly
satisfied swith the ai.it, activi.y, and.intelligence of
Captain my Attie-dt -camp, Captain Elliot,
Deputy As 'lst alit Qiarter .ster General, -Stuff Ad
jutaut Gteig, and Lientenant Fox,4ithe Royal Scots,
sv! o acted as Major to Brigade during the ahsence.of
Maj ar Gli-gg at Fort George. The conduct of Lieu.
tcnaia Colohel Dixon, of the (2.1 Lincoln Ilii,itia, has
!seen most exempl.,4 ; and I am very much indebted
to him for it on this as well as on other occasions, in
svh ch he has evinct d the greatest zeal forhis Maje Sly's
service. The conduct of the ()the_ r s and men of this
regiment has also been highly praiseworthy.
L.. utenant Colonel Pearson has repotted to me, in
the moo fdviatrable terms, the excellent manner in
which Lieutenant Horton, wah a part of the 19th
Light Ihdgoi ns, observed the motions of ,the enemy,
wisite he occupied the position he intik on his first
landing, and during his advance to this place. •
• I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) P. Ittam., Major-General.
Lieutetinr-Gtairi-al Druniatond.

• Ist Royal Settt,. SOO; Ist Han. King's, 480 ; 100th Regi-
ment, 430; with one troop of the Mtn Light Dragoons and a
proportion of Royal Artillery.
Amman of the KILLED, Woustito,and MissiNc..of the Rimy'.
Divtstow, in ACTIOX with the Eniair, io ADVANCZ of
Cinerawass JULY 5, 11114.
. [ILIAD. •
Royal Artillery-1 rank and file.
it or Royal Seots-1 Captain, 4 scriearits,,S. rielit aril file.
Bth er Kim's Reginwat--S•raiik and file.
iOnth Rtginient-4 Sub4l,ern4, 3 serjranta, 84 rank and file.
Milaia--t Captains, r Subaltern, 9 rank and .file.
•
Total Killed-3
Captains, S Subalterns, 7 serjeants, 183
rank and file.