Star.
London, England, 1814-10-24 00:00:00

LIEUTINANT-OgNLIIA I. DIttIIIMIINU.

" Head-ratters, Montreal, August 26.
fi Dui Sin—l have the honour to acknowhtige
the receipt of your official letters of the 15th and
16th, with their enclosures, and a private one of the
17th instant.

" I do most deeply regret the sequel of the gallant
enterprize which put ir.t your possession two of the
enemy's schooners. You appear to have been induced
to precipitate the attack of Fort Erie by a desire to
reap the full benefit cf the spirit of emulation pro-
duced by that daring achievement. It the object had
been accomplished, a scrutiny of the operations to
attain it would have been equally excited, and it is
not in reproach of its failure that I observe to you,
that night attacks made with heavy troops are in my
opinion very objectionable, principally because chance
and not skill too frequently decide the contest, and
that at night difficulties and dangers are ever magni-
fied, particularly when they present themselves unex-
pected, and in the latter case the best disciplined corps
are placed only on a level with taw and uninformed
►oldiers.

" It is to be inferred from Lieut.-Colonel Fisher's
report and your statement, that the t ight column was
not sufficiently prepared for the obstacles it had to sur-
mount in attaining the point of tlse attack, otherwise
neither hesitation nor consternatisn would have re-

suited wiles the? praeftted thetsiplvet../ man
acknowledge that I feel apprehensive you have
rather yielded. to Than approved the eagerness of the
right division to increase its fame before you were
sufficiently prepared and sufficiently strong. yew
skill and excellent judgment will profit by experience
in your future operations by guarding you against
public opinion, however clamorous, when it would
sacrifice your well-earned reputation and the honour
and safety of the army placed under your command.
661 sincerely hope the candour w:th which I hare
disclosed my sentiments oa your last operations will im
to you their best apology. They Sow from a seem
uapolluted by any invidious feelings.
44 The 57th is ordered to iisgstou, from whence
General Stoven is desired to send you the 97t12 or ear
other corps you may have demanded. Major-Ceee.
ral Kempt with the remainder of the reserve will sees
follow. My views in sending that officer to Kingete.
wilt be developed to you by the Adjutant-General.
441 have the honour to be, dear Sir, your faithful
humble servant, 64 camas PREIrosT."
“ copy 01 AN INTERCEPTED LIITTE.!t FROM ADIUTART.
OLNIMAL lIAYNCs TO 1.11:11T.-GENEEAL DEVIOSONE.
'(Secret and confidential).
4, Head-quarters, Moottesl, Aspen se, Mt
_ _

" Sta.—l am commanded by his Ezcellency the
Commander of the forces, to inform you the 37th
regiment will commence its march to-morrow marr-
ing for Kingston ; on which point, it is his Excel-
lency's intention to direct the other corps c Imposing
the brigade under orders of Major General Kcmpt.

di If the Naval equipment is in that state of for.
%tardness to sanction the undertaking the attacking,
or siege of Sackett's Harbour, in winch the squadron
must be prepared f'dly to co-operate before the ad-
vanced state of the sea:on renders such an operation
hazardous and difficult, it is his Excellency's wish to
avail himself of the local information and talents of
Major-General Kempt, by employing him as the
senior Major-General on that service, and with that
view his Excellency would approve Major General
Stovens's proceeding to the Right Division, when re-
lieved, and leaving to General Kempt to make the
necessary preparatory arrangemenis for this aiduoas
and important service.

4hould it, however, as his Excellency is appre-
hensive, prove to be the cue, that the delay in the
naval preparations may frustrate his views on
Sackctt's Harbour i he still trusts our squadron will
be able to take the Lake with a superiority that will
enable him completely to relieve all the wants of the
right division, and not only to secure effectually our
own frontier, but to scour that of the enemy, deitroy.
ing his depots and means of annoyance, and on this
service he would propose to employ the force to be
collected at Gingston.—l have the honour to be, Sir,
your most obedient servAnt,

(Signed) a' Ea. BAYNO. Adj.-Oen. Form"
OM of. wWr INTIMCIMTED LITTILR TRIM UR 01101.(11
PREVOST TO Ll EU T..OEN. Dtt MONO. (PRI VAIL)
Headinarre,g. Mound, .Aorust if, 1114.

" DEAR SlR—Major Cr' IV has this Pgiment dcli-
vered me rur letter of the 16th. I view with psis
he agony of mind you experience from the unfortu-
nate termination of the night attack you had been
induced to make on the 13th, and would gladly
sooth your feelings on the oce. ion, by any thing
could offer in addition to. the sentiments you *ill and
expressed in a letter I addressed t() yea this morning,
but all I h.-ive heard since has c ,'firmed my preju-
dices to highly impcctant operations oeiag performed
in the dark.

•• Too much was required from De Watteville's
regiment, so situated, and deprived. As I am told they
were, of their flints. The attempt has pr ved a costly
experiment, and its result will be severely felt. its
you h:tve fixed on :he 90th, orders shall be given for
that regiment to proceed to you without delay ; I had
intended the 97th fir that service, as being men cf
a hardier description. bqt the numbers of the 9dth
wit,' probably make them equally useful to you.—
When this regiment, together with the tit'► and 824
shall have joined you, you will, I have no sktibt, be
enabled to efface the recollection of your Lite dis-
asters, and to eff.•ct the expulsion of the enemy from
the Province. The information brought to me by
Nlajor Coore, of the state of forwardness at the MA.
ripe preparations at Kingston, is not flattering to my
expectation of regaining the naval a scendancy on Lake
Ontario in time for ulterior operations daring the
season.

" They do not even promise to be so far advanced
as to enable the squadron to afford relief to the right
division by the transport of troops, stiires, and provi-
sions before the beginning of October. Vacciliatirs
communications on the subject which I have received
from Sir James Yea, are calculated to confirm Ma-
jor Coore's Report : it is therefore a matter of serious
consideration how the right division is to be fed, with-
out resorting to extraordinary measures.
" After correctly ascertaining the extent of your
resources for that object, you will consider tie subject
well, and propose what you think will priscure tae re-
quired relief —in affording it, you may rely upon el:.
incessant exerti..ns of every drpartmet.t of Lie
to pi rtorm whAtcver as practicabic. In ran i:ing NIP
jor General Ke.npc ti) the c .nir tnd at herbs i.n,
Iry given yips an able assist.iut man odicer ./t es.
crilent judbment, .oucir ext.atto r. Ur. in) as'
rival Caere Major General Litervin wul join ti:e right
oiviaien. If it is practicable to send (Iwo your in,-
abitcl men tip* Volk, it would greatly rciarve pith

-

- 'gentleman, arrived 'in the mail st
Valtirerie on Saturday afternoon, at th
where he had tarried two days. He info
-tthe whole of the Mitish tett hat pant
; 4hat only three vessels. belonging
.4 theleeit, were to be itiht from the
~rad'that tbe er.ory dug E graves on
`Situate of *filth 1:::t1 been since opened. an
•jo coottio;on an average, G ur Ixniica t
.4.011.1 boditsilifthe'entniy, Wand in the

and tliey wiguld be taken better sate
• Province. I am, dear Sir, very fait,
dient servant. (Signed) . a otos
WASHINGTON. SEPT. I
COPY OP A LETTL PS FROM COMMODME U'.
' aBCIIETAitY Or THE N i VT. DAYSB UNI
IA atAroGip, ore PLATTIGIVItC. Seri'.
; 114 3li&—Tll9 ALMIGHTY has been
vs a siga4ll victory on Lake Champlai
tail/ one frigate, one I:rig, and tw
ofdie strettly. —I h*ve the honour tu
fully,. fir, your obedient servant.
.a: aria.; at - (Signed) 6, I'. MACHO
" Heat W. Soma, &treaty of the Navy."
, •. it ' MOW (VELUM. SEP r. I s
On Sunday musing last, about eig
British and American fleets oo Lake
and a most bloody engagement ensued.
.Commodore was killed the first or sec
. sandpits Ild`Donough has escaped nal
overt timer on board his ship was e
eroansisd: The Growler. when taken,
Asp ejime,, two of those badly wound
of the ship, coming on deck and findin
standing, and those at the guns, struck
Ines, is great, but not exactly ascertaine.
The whole of our force on the Lake, '
. the captured Biitish ships, is
.. satiearsiosa, Commodore M`Donough .
. Beg Surprise, Master eadCannandant nerdy
Schooner Ticonderoga, do. Caun
Sloop Preble, Lieutenant Budd - -
Do. Montgomery. Sailing Mance l.umea
Do. Prt•ldent, hi:twee Mate Freetown -
Six new Row Galilee; the Santepead. Viper,
Beret.. Burrows and Allen, each mounting s
a short ill-poundir -
Row 'Gallic., No.. 1,2, 9, and 0, the two f
' •1 gusting each a tang 9, and the two lat:tr c
kat 4 &reader ' -
.
• Total -
51111$ N.
, . . . 2 Guns. Men. ICI
Large ship - - . 39 300
11/ig - . - Id ILO •
. Grogan' • - - II 40 1
Eagle -- - ' II 40
Eleven Gun-bate - I ti 52) 5
Tort pa row . 5
Several at the gun-boats struck ; but the sin
large vessels required the absibtati.x of the men I.
tint not befog able '.o take poututon of thews,
save themselves by light.
I AIIIRIC•11.
Guta. Men. •
Swamp. etite .• - It 2..0 as
Elite, brig . - •90 JIM 13
Ticonderoga, schooner 17 110 6
• Preblo, Amyl • • - 7 SO 1
Teo Ciuo-boats . • II SOO
• Total S4l 920 4/
The Britt& Olken LEA were C.osamodors l
/...kiitenants, &c. • The Amos ices .Chinese '
amt. Gamble and Stansbury, the latter of w
rerirsid and not found, and Sailing Muter C
• - lliellikkb (blurt taken are Captain ?neg.*
116d1111101alls. The wounded have been pagoisl
fariliset,• to the Isle Awl Note.
•• ; • ATFACK ON PLAITS/Mt
The Military events near Platt burg
and contradictorily narrated. The town
• the bottom of a bay il Lal.i: Champlain
ever Siranac Mining tiitJugh it. The
. anderetand.' is on the north or a ei.t side
-and the American strung !I alds ua the
tisldet'
.- ft appears. by vat ious stall tn.:nts,, t
• Bektem%er the British advanced tiosip
.-Yiloatge elf flattsburg. compelling mar ad
of regulars and militia to reueat to the SA
'the/ crosved, and removed the bridge O.
;sweet that river. The British advance II I
'Awn; and tl.en, at n'ght, r. tired to the
*lilt-had encanyed a few miles from
these operatimi the village was set on fire
ed by het shot, fired from the American
on the tither bide of the river.
• On the 7th the Britibh advanced part
tie Avert and acre employed in ptepati
Ine ciming it ; whi::‘ a severe cannon.%
fiver commenced, ma 'continued 0:,
throuilli titetd:ty: • ?he Btitirh have a u
18 poetry:'' ;
The strength of the Britith aseay.
mender. 'are 'variotsly stated. It •
matasibil by Geriersl Itti..tune. who has
treopt, many of thenistilltra i Ansi that 4
.cost commends the reevree; of abbot an
• her, cantoned near the Csu...sla borders
. •• TheAntericart atn:y. ulder General
2stortreeed 30(.4 when the Dritish army 6
-Wok has since been st, ungly reinforced
,VdOk:iind Vermont mil:1;a. Of the lit
Ipiewilllalte Champlain previous to the
ant sialsy duntstnds more a ere on the
eiadvalimfivinc4,4 To facilitate their
- viiitot'thitetiiirti had repaired to Burl
ininLitet.l their to* vigorelic cfort to co
Amicts ssat.ener their benrnlaries.

F VCRK, sirrtmEnt

•
and ttley wittda be taken better rate of in the Lower
Province. I am, dear Sir, very faithfully, your oil-
dient servant. (Signed) " naoßoit tV4IIIO
WASHINGTON, SEPT. 16. •
CJPY OF A LETTER FROM COMMODORE taiDOL:IOtRIE TO THE
SECRETARY OF TUE S 4YY, DATED UNITED FIATS'S SHIP
S.SRATOGi, OFF FLA TISEURC, strr. 11:
Sta--The Az.zitorrry has been pleased to grant
us a sigadl victory on Lake Champlain, in the cap-
tore of One .frigate,• one brig, and two sloops of War
of the.enertly. —I have the honour to be, very respect-
fully,••Sir, your obedient servant,

•
- ••• • S igned ) T. NI ACDONOIIOII, 00111.
" Hon, W. Juno, Secretary of the Navy."
• • • MONT'PELIER, SEPT. 15.
• Ott Sunday morning last, about eight 'o'clock, the
British and American fleets on Lake Champlain, met,
sad a. most bloody engagement ensued. The British
-Commodore was killed the first or second shot. ' Com-
modore. Nl•Dortough has escaped unhurt, although
every officer on board his ship was either killed or
wounded. The Growler, when taken, had but five
.men alive. two of those badly wounded. A surgeon
of the ship, coming on deck and finding but two men
standing, and those at the guns, struck the flag. Our
loss is great, but not exactly ascertained.
The whole of our force on the Lake, independent of
the captured British ships, is
Ship. Saratoga, Commodore WI/enough 26 guns.
Brg Eurprlze, Master andeontmandant Henly 20
Schooner Ticonderoga, do. Cas!in • • 20
Slop treble, Lieutenatit Budd • - • 7
Do. Montgomery, Sailing Master Lumtta - 7
Do. President, Master'S Mate Freeborn - 10
Six new Row Gatlin; the Santepead, Viper, Nettle,
Berer, Burrows and Allen, each mounting 24 and
a short 18-pounder - 12
Bow tallies, Nos. 1,2, 9, and 4, the two former
Mounting each a log 9, and the two luta each a
ices isloneder - 4

: _.

Large ship
• !trig
. ,Growler

Eleven Gun boats

c2nJt:... . ..

Total
BRITISH.
GUM. Men. Killed. Wounded.
- 39 300 50 tO
16 11.0 20 30
- 11 10 6 10
11 40 8 10
- 16 550 2 probably sunk

106 guns.

A

Toml 93 1050 - 84 110
Several of the gun-boats struck ; but the sinking state of the
Arrge vessels required the assistance of the men in our gallies, so
that not being able'•n take possession of theta, tby were able to
lave themstivol by kt.

e

ANIZRICAN.
.Rllit Vpa. Waincied.
53ratega. - 2:0 20
Eagle, brig . 22r 120, 27
Ticonderoga, schooner . 110.„
Prebl. 000% 6 $0 • I 1
Ten Gun-boats - 11 KO ". V 0

• - Total

820

671

The Ilphie 0111025 keyed were Commodore powale and two
tricutenents, &c. • The Americas :Officers kilted were Lieute-
tants Gamble and Stansbury, the latter of whom, was knocked
overboard and net found, and Sailing Master Carter.
- Alltilifbithili Officers taken are Captain prim-and sift or eight
li-Aestenants.: The wounded have been paroled and seat, by a
messet,-.te-th• Isle Airs Noiz.
....)''' - ' ''' ATTACK ON !LevrrniUßG.
- • '.'"Fheinilitary events near'Plattsburg are confusedly
• 'and itintradictoririnarrated. The tó*n is located at
- --t%e bottinii if ifiai Ft Lake Champlain, having the
:sfeeiraraiitic: robnhig through it. the village, we
itridisettind,'lsbn the north or west_ side of the river,
-la the tirblriein strong hOldi cat the: south or east
bade,,- ' • . '-:' --• ' . ' •. •
- ... ... . .. :. .
• i 7 -lift app its; by variOin Statements, that on the 6th
'llo.pteiriher 'the Btitish adiaiseed Hoops occupied the
tease Of Plattsburg, compelling ear advanced party
of regulars and militia to retreat to the Saranae,-Which
Akereiested,' and removed the bridge (20 rods wide)
.wvetiKit river: The British advance tellowed to the
lion,. lend then, at night, retired to their main body,
whichvbirVetrEanatied a few miles from it. During
these opetationi'the village was set on fire arid destroy-
ed fiTifetateit; fii•ed 'from the American streng holds
4) trlictdViLvt :side" Of the river. .
.r.Costithis7tff-flie -British advanced party returned to
-shvitlveti •sind'svete employed in pseparing pontoonsi
WI 61*in:fit y when
.i ' sevate cannonade actoss the
''.iivev eiitiiitaiikidi :litisli Wittlitired • on both • side's
*four:ll4*dt. nuthi 'Wash have' vain Cl 16 or
I'VpieMrs s'.l7 If" ' •.
: . .
31heitre4h of thi tritiii) nie*y; and: its Com.
Thantter,lart '461644 'ita?ed:' 4t piobablz is corn.
mamiM bytitieriii Biisiiine, who 'll,i'about 6000
troops, Want of thenitiatia i' And-that General Pee-
iiiost ennundftds the reteite; el abatis an banal bunt-
)
ter, cantoned near the Canada border.
IlieAnterieati'artriy, tinder General Macotiab, did
:nur-creeed 3000 when the British army first advanced;
-lest it has since been.strongly reinforced b 7 the New.
. littsh.rind VentUni Militia, ' Of the latter, SOW had
:pt illedllldtte 0.111100 a% previous to the 14th instant,
anti ensiViuthiniattrids mOre.were on the ro.sd, in full
!sortiortlfiVestitelr. ' 'rtinfaCilitate their march, Go.'
-stirreatottiketidetr'hierepaired to Burlington, and
t nimated theiti Veit- vigordtis croft to compel the In.
-.aadets oamonssif 404 boundaries. . .
d— '. .I*tiitiiittl“ sintiStExit 20.
- • ittlgeleitlenwan; arrived IA the mail stage, who left
Valtruitre4n Saturday afternoon, at three o'clock,
•sisltisehe .kd tarried two days. He idformi us, that
-the Whale' uf• ibe British' Itect had Raised dOwn;the
lility t.that Only.thrce nsiels,' bekmging to the last
-ottlbeltit44; Were to be'Reti. fioni the Obseriattiry :
-411.11dViii the. enemy ;dug *.eN raves on North Points
IVanie-Of *Ka hid linen slhil oll•ened, and were fOund:
-tsh eitwittiOrbn sty ttliragi &bitr bodies each. Sony,
•WaSut tiodiearifiVetierni, intiiiitin the sioade,liiist